Chapter 201: This Ye Yan is Far More Powerful Than Xiao Fan
Shen Mo said calmly, "The Corpse Shade is completely unhard, yet you falsely claim to have injured it. Have you no sha?"
Ye Yan's expression remained unchanged, making it seem as though he was about to speak.
Yet, in the next instant, he attacked without warning.
A heavy halberd appeared out of nowhere, blazing with fierce flas.
In an instant, a dragon of fiery flas ford in midair, its jaws wide open, lunging toward Shen Mo with intent to consu him whole!
This strike was ant not only to kill Shen Mo but to utterly destroy the entire cargo ship, erasing any evidence.
Shen Mo raised an eyebrow.
True to his ruthless and domineering nature.
No words, just imdiate action, leaving no ti for his opponent to react.
Had Shen Mo been an ordinary cultivator, he wouldn't have had ti to respond before Ye Yan's attack reached him.
In that case, he would have imdiately fallen into a disadvantage, forced into a retreat.
However, Ye Yan had clearly underestimated Shen Mo.
Whoosh!
As the fiery halberd approached, two towering evergreen trees manifested in front of Shen Mo.
Their branches were lush, their trunks a vibrant green.
The two trees stood firm, blocking the fiery halberd's light.
The leaves quickly turned to ash under the flas, but the trunks remained standing, unyielding.
The trees had given Shen Mo enough ti.
He quickly summoned four mystical gates.
Three large bronze gates and one gate of fla materialized before him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
By now, the two evergreen trees had been reduced to charred remains, crumbling to ash.
The fiery halberd light finally struck, crashing into the mystical gates and forcing Shen Mo to take only a few steps back.
In an instant, the flas dispersed.
Shen Mo remained completely unhard.
Ye Yan's expression shifted slightly as he hovered in midair.
He looked at Shen Mo intently for a few monts before retreating, using his martial arts to vanish into the dark night.
Shen Mo smiled faintly.
In their brief exchange, each had gauged the other's strength.
Ye Yan realized he couldn't guarantee Shen Mo's death.
Shen Mo also understood that Ye Yan's fate was strong; he wouldn't die so easily.
Ye Yan had made a quick decision based on the situation.
He abandoned the Yin Sha Pearl without hesitation.
After all, there were countless opportunities in this world.
There was no need to risk everything for a single Yin Sha Pearl.
"Act when you should, retreat when necessary."
"This Ye Yan is far more formidable than Xiao Fan used to be."
"Hmm... but Xiao Fan has now fully integrated his past life's mories. His personality should have changed quite a bit too."
"I hope next ti we et, Xiao Fan will bring a few surprises."
Shen Mo smiled slightly and turned his gaze away.
i Haihe, who had been crying with gratitude, said, "Thank you, senior, for saving my life!"
Guo Long and Guo Yi also knelt, expressing their thanks, "Thank you, senior!"
Shen Mo waved dismissively. "It was nothing; after all, I'm also on this ship."
He looked at i Haihe and casually placed his palm on his chest, releasing a wisp of fire energy.
i Haihe spat out a mouthful of black blood with a gasp.
The pallor on his face faded considerably.
Delighted, i Haihe exclaid, "Thank you, senior, for detoxifying !"
The poison from the Corpse Shade's icy arrows was extrely toxic.
Only pure fire energy could force it out.
Even if i Haihe had made it to Jade Sea City while injured, the poison would have seeped into his organs, requiring nine or ten years to recover — if he survived.
Without treatnt, he might even lose years off his lifespan.
Shen Mo's assistance had saved his life once more.
"Guo Long, Guo Yi, after delivering the cargo to Jade Sea City, imdiately go into hiding."
Shen Mo advised casually.
Guo Long was puzzled. "Why?"
Shen Mo pointed to the ship's hold. "Do you know what you're transporting?"
"It's dried Black Frost Flowers," Guo Long replied.
"Black Frost Flowers have a cold nature, sothing evil spirits are particularly drawn to," Shen Mo explained. "Even dried, their scent can attract malicious beings."
Guo Long gasped.
He and his son were quick thinkers.
They imdiately realized the situation.
They had likely been used as bait to lure the Corpse Shade!
"Your kindness will not be forgotten, master!" Guo Long and Guo Yi kowtowed to Shen Mo.
Shen Mo waved them off. "Keep the ship moving. We can't afford any delays."
"Yes, sir!"
...
Three days later.
A battered cargo ship appeared at the port of Jade Sea City, drawing the attention of many onlookers.
Its mast was broken, and the deck was shattered...
The fact that it could still make it safely to port despite such severe damage was truly a testant to the resilience of this ship.
Shen Mo stepped onto the deck and gazed at the bustling port, nodding slightly.
As expected of one of the largest cities in Yuzhou Province.
It was far more prosperous and lively than Divine Sword City or Great River City in Xuanjiang Prefecture.
On the river, nurous other ships were arriving, and the air was filled with the shouts of sailors and fishern.
After bidding farewell to Shen Mo, Guo Long and his son Guo Yi quietly slipped away, not even daring to collect their wages.
"Why are you still following ?" Shen Mo glanced at i Haihe, who was lingering behind him.
i Haihe blinked and grinned, "Guo Long and his son might be hunted down, and I could be too."
"I think it's safer to stick with you, senior."
Shen Mo smiled faintly.
Although this man wasn't particularly powerful, he had a wealth of knowledge and connections.
Moreover, he was genuinely decent.
During the attack by the Corpse Shade, he hadn't abandoned Guo Long and his son; instead, he had given them his spiritual artifact for protection.
"You've lived over three hundred years. Don't you have any techniques for disguise or concealing your aura?" Shen Mo asked lightly.
i Haihe shook his head repeatedly, "I do, but mainly I'd rather follow you and find a way to make a living."
Shen Mo chuckled, "I'm new here and unfamiliar with Jade Sea City. You can be my guide."
i Haihe nodded eagerly, "Of course, of course."
"Where would you like to go, senior?"
"Jade Cauldron Sect."
i Haihe imdiately responded, "The Jade Cauldron Sect has a branch here in Jade Sea City called Jade Sea Hall. I know that place well. I'll lead the way!"
"Good."
As they walked, Shen Mo asked casually, "By the way, the spiritual artifact you gave to Guo Long and his son—did you craft it yourself?"
i Haihe chuckled, "To be honest, back in my younger days, I traveled widely and ca across a master of artifact crafting who took under his wing."
"That master saw so talent in and gave a scroll to study closely."
"That artifact, called the Water Bubble, was sothing I learned from that scroll."
i Haihe reached into his storage ring and took out a booklet. "If you're interested, I can hand it over to you."
Shen Mo smiled lightly, "Let have a look."
He took the booklet and, as they walked, skimd through its contents.
The ideas recorded within were rather fanciful, not exactly standard artifact crafting techniques.
However, there were a few concepts that might prove useful.
For example, the Water Bubble itself might be of little use to a Nascent Soul cultivator.
But if one were in the depths of an extrely deep waterway, a place even Nascent Soul cultivators would struggle with, the Water Bubble could play a crucial role.
Shen Mo recalled that Ye Yan had a fortuitous encounter that required him to venture deep underwater.
"Senior, we've arrived. Ahead is Jade Sea Hall," i Haihe said respectfully, pointing to a tall building nestled among shady trees.
Shen Mo nodded, "Let's go."
i Haihe hesitated, "You intend to go inside? That's not allowed. The hall master of Jade Sea Hall has a rule: only disciples of the three major sects can enter. Smaller sect disciples or rogue cultivators must wait outside."
"If you go in uninvited, their cultivators will treat you with hostility!"
Shen Mo chuckled, "Oh? Such a rule exists? Don't worry. Just follow ."
With that, he strode confidently toward the entrance.
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