Chapter 1354: Don't Talk!

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The Winds of Kyushu

When Lu Ye first followed Haitang into Fangcun Mountain, he distinctly felt himself passing through an undetectable membrane. However, now inside the spirit boat, he felt nothing special upon leaving Fangcun Mountain.

In an instant, they exited Fangcun Mountain's domain and entered the deep starry sky. Looking back, they saw the inconspicuous small mountain drifting in the opposite direction, slowly receding into the distance.

"This must be a starship, right?" Nian Yuexian whispered from the deck.

Lu Ye nodded. "It certainly is."

The two had stayed in the Xiyuan Pavilion of Fangcun Mountain for a long time, reading all the classics below the fourth floor. By now, they were not entirely ignorant of common knowledge in the starry sky. They naturally knew that the flying treasures used by cultivators above the Constellation Realm for travel in the starry sky were called starships. Of course, there were other types of flying treasures, but starships were the most common.

Strictly speaking, a starship is a spirit boat. However, its biggest difference from an ordinary spirit boat is not merely higher quality, but the presence of sharp ramming horns specifically crafted and installed at the front. These ramming horns are used to smash through small obstacles, such as the ubiquitous meteorites in the starry sky.

Flying in the starry sky, with virtually no resistance, theoretically allows for ever-increasing speed. Lu Ye had realized this when he first stepped into the starry sky from Kyushu. However, this is only theoretical. In reality, cultivators control their flight within a reasonable speed range, which is the limit of their perception and reaction time. This ensures they don't suddenly collide with anything. Consequently, cultivators with stronger divine senses and quicker reactions can naturally control faster flight speeds.

Flying with a starship allows for much greater speeds, far exceeding a cultivator's reaction limits, making the installation of ramming horns at the front of the starship essential. This way, smaller obstacles can be directly rammed through without hindrance. If larger, insurmountable obstacles are encountered, the starship's interior is equipped with warning formations that can detect objects at greater distances, promptly alerting the cultivator piloting the ship to allow for evasive maneuvers and ensure the safety of both the cultivator and the starship. Therefore, the primary difference between a typical spirit boat and a starship is the presence of ramming horns; those with ramming horns are mostly starships used for space travel.

Of course, the materials also differ. Most materials from within a realm cannot be used in the starry sky because the omnipresent cosmic energy is corrosive, easily damaging materials of insufficient quality. Given Kyushu's current foundation, Lu Ye estimated that even collecting all the treasures from the entire realm might not be enough to refine a qualified starship. However, as Kyushu's foundation continuously grows and the quality of heaven and earth treasures produced improves, this situation will gradually get better.

In summary, starships are extremely expensive flying treasures and an indispensable aid for cultivators traversing the starry sky.

Although Lu Ye and his senior sister had learned about starships from various records in Xiyuan Pavilion, this was their first time seeing one. Furthermore, judging by the size of Su Yuqing's starship, it was clearly no ordinary vessel, which naturally sparked some novelty.

Standing on the deck, they realized the starship's speed was incredibly fast, far beyond what two individuals could achieve by flying alone. Occasionally, the starship would collide with drifting meteorites, shattering them into dust, yet the vessel itself felt no tremor. Lu Ye even witnessed a meteorite the size of two houses being directly split in half, leaving him secretly astonished. If he were to collide with such a meteorite without controlling his speed, the outcome would be dire. This demonstrated that the starship's strength far surpassed his physical body.

After all, it was a Sunlit Realm artifact, truly extraordinary. After a period of novelty, the excitement wore off. Mainly, since it didn't belong to them, they simply watched the spectacle without acting like bumpkins who had never seen the world.

The two returned to the cabins, each finding one for themselves. Nian Yuexian meditated and cultivated, while Lu Ye cultivated and continued to study the thick classic.

Time passed.

About half a month later, the steadily flying starship suddenly vibrated slightly. Lu Ye, who had been immersed in his studies, slowly came to his senses, flashed out of his room, and went to the deck.

Nian Yuexian also emerged. The two exchanged glances and looked around. They then looked around further, distinctly seeing the familiar Sun Star and Taibai Star.

"We're here already?" Nian Yuexian asked, her face filled with shock.

This place was clearly where she had originally fallen into Fangcun Mountain. It had been over eight months since she fell into Fangcun Mountain, and Fangcun Mountain had been continuously moving. Even if its speed wasn't very fast, they couldn't tell how far it had traveled in such a long time. Yet, Su Yuqing had brought them back in just half a month, and this was certainly not her maximum speed. From this location, returning to Kyushu at their current pace would take less than half a year!

Su Yuqing did not appear, likely feeling there was no need. Her journey was simply to fulfill her previous agreement with Lu Ye.

Nian Yuexian said, "We should go thank Senior Su and say goodbye." Lu Ye nodded, "Indeed."

The two were about to fly towards the second deck when, the next instant, Nian Yuexian suddenly halted.

Lu Ye turned to look at her, puzzled.

Nian Yuexian said, "Senior Su wants you to go alone." Lu Ye didn't mind. "I'll be right back."

He flashed to the second deck, stood before a cabin, and just as he was about to knock, the door opened by itself. Lu Ye straightened his expression, stepped inside, and the door closed behind him. He looked up and saw the indifferent-looking woman sitting cross-legged on a soft couch. Her figure was that of a normal person, not the diminutive size of the Xiaoren race. Lu Ye knew this was a secret technique of the Xiaoren, allowing them to transform to human size, though it consumed spiritual power. Generally, when the Xiaoren acted outside, they adopted this form, as it made them indistinguishable from humans, making it easier to conceal their identities.

This was their first time being alone together since that day, but ultimately, he was facing a Sunlit Realm cultivator. Lu Ye dared not overstep, honestly stepping forward, "Peak Master!"

Su Yuqing didn't even lift her eyelids, speaking calmly, her voice as clear and cold as water, without the slightest fluctuation in tone: "You took first place in the martial arts demonstration. Everyone else has received rewards. I discussed it with your two martial uncles. Although you are not of my Xiaoren race, you were the greatest contributor to this martial arts demonstration, so we cannot discriminate against you because of your identity. Consider these contents a reward, or you can see them as a thank-you gift from our eastern region."

As she spoke, she flicked her finger, and a storage ring flew towards Lu Ye. Lu Ye reached out and took it, not rushing to examine its contents.

Just as he was about to express his thanks, Su Yuqing flicked out another storage ring. "This one is also for you."

Although Lu Ye didn't understand why there were two rewards, he accepted both.

Su Yuqing said no more. Lu Ye waited for a moment, and once he confirmed she had no further instructions, he spoke, "Thank you, Peak Master, for escorting us all this way. My senior sister and I have arrived at our destination. We shall take our leave now!"

Su Yuqing kept her eyelids lowered, showing no reaction. Seeing this, Lu Ye cupped his fist slightly and was about to turn and leave.

"Did you forget something?" Su Yuqing's voice suddenly rang out.

Lu Ye was startled, then quickly realized and promptly took out the thick classic. "I almost forgot this!"

Although he hadn't had enough time to fully comprehend it, Lu Ye had already read through it entirely, so returning it wouldn't have much impact. This was, after all, a heritage item of Immortal Spirit Peak. While it might not have much practical value for Immortal Spirit Peak, it certainly held immense symbolic significance. It was only natural for Su Yuqing to ask for its return. She made no move to take it, so Lu Ye could only place it before her.

"Peak Master, take care!" Lu Ye said, then turned to leave. Just as he reached the doorway, a gust of wind grazed past his ear from behind, hitting the door with a thud. The jade-like pages opened, and the thick classic landed at Lu Ye's feet.

"If you like it, take it with you. Now get out!" a cold voice came from behind him.

Lu Ye looked down at the classic by his feet, bent down to pick it up, and carefully put it away. He turned around and strode towards Su Yuqing, his aura suddenly becoming highly aggressive, as if about to face a formidable enemy.

Su Yuqing, who had kept her eyelids lowered, finally looked up, staring at Lu Ye in astonishment, her expression turning somewhat flustered. "What are you doing?"

"Don't speak!"

On the deck, Nian Yuexian gazed at the deep starry sky, her brow furrowed. Lu Ye had been summoned by Su Yuqing a full day ago and still hadn't emerged. She didn't know what was happening inside. Several times she considered rushing in, but remembering the vast difference in their strength, she restrained herself.

Perhaps Senior Su was instructing Lu Ye on something important? Two more days passed, and Nian Yuexian could no longer bear it. Just as she resolved to investigate, the door on the second deck suddenly opened. Immediately, Lu Ye's figure darted out, calling to her, "Senior Sister, let's go, time to head home!"

Nian Yuexian inexplicably sensed a very cheerful tone in Lu Ye's voice, wondering what good fortune he had encountered. She bowed slightly towards the second deck before catching up to Lu Ye.

In the starry sky, Lu Ye and Nian Yuexian flew side by side, heading towards Kyushu. Lu Ye's expression was solemn, his gaze profound. Nian Yuexian occasionally turned her head to glance at him. Initially, Lu Ye paid no attention, but gradually, he noticed Nian Yuexian's expression becoming very subtle and strange. He couldn't help but ask, "Senior Sister, do I have something on my face?"

Nian Yuexian let out a cold chuckle. "Not on your face, but on your neck!" Lu Ye froze, then quickly rummaged through his storage space. After some effort, he found a mirror-like treasure, opened it, and held it up to himself.

He immediately saw a conspicuous mark on his neck! What the hell...?

Even Lu Ye, seasoned by many battles, couldn't help but blush intensely at that moment.

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