Chapter 561: Chapter 237: You Can Question My Character, But You Cannot Doubt My Mind

After leaving Silent Calamity Island, Xiao Chen flew northeast, heading toward his first destination: Cangming Market.

He didn’t head straight north because he first needed to purchase a nautical chart. Ideally, he could also pick up some basic information on the various local powers.

As the saying goes, time spent sharpening the axe is never wasted.

A clear understanding of the Compassion Sea would help him plan his route.

Otherwise, if he rushed straight north and ran into a treacherous area like a Frost and Mist Lock, he would not only be putting himself at risk but would also end up wasting even more time.

Furthermore, some parts of the sea might be blockaded by a particular faction.

For instance, the Fu Bing Sect’s Right Protector had been blockading the sea earlier. Accidentally straying into such an area could lead to a lot of trouble.

It was better to avoid such places from the start.

Even though Cangming Market was the closest settlement to Silent Calamity Island,

it still took Xiao Chen a full two days of travel. He only caught sight of the exceptionally vast island at noon on the third day.

Or more accurately, this massive archipelago.

As a grand marketplace built by the Cangming Immortal Sect, its construction had begun several thousand years ago, with countless disciples transporting massive amounts of earth and stone from afar.

Over the years, through sheer effort, they filled in several shallow areas of the sea to create seven medium-sized islands.

Even the smallest of the subsidiary islands was two hundred li long and over sixty li wide.

The largest, the central island, had been built upon an original smaller isle and expanded to a staggering eight hundred li long and five hundred li wide.

Tens of thousands of cultivators lived on this archipelago year-round.

At any given moment of the day, a glance at the sky would reveal streaks of Tunneling Light in various colors, all descending into designated zones.

Of course, there was an Anti-air Array here as well, so most areas had to be traversed on foot.

The moment Xiao Chen landed at the central island’s port, several cultivators swarmed over.

Someone had already approached a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who landed nearby.

"Are you here to trade, Daoist? I know my way around this place. I can guarantee I’ll take you to the best shops for your needs."

"Daoist, would you care to try the local specialty, Spiritual Cuisine? I’m familiar with every restaurant in the entire Marketplace."

"Daoist, a few new girls have just arrived on the island, real beauties, every one of them with her own unique charm. I can make an introduction for you, for just a small finder’s fee."

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator had been minding his own business, intent on heading on his way.

But after hearing that last offer, he hesitated for a moment before picking a flamboyantly dressed female cultivator and leaving with her.

Some people were eyeing Xiao Chen, too, but intimidated by his Golden Core Stage aura, few dared to approach him recklessly.

They didn’t know his temperament and feared they might run into a senior who was eccentric and short-tempered.

Once, someone trying to snatch a customer had pushed their way in front of a Golden Core Cultivator.

As a result, the cultivator beat him half to death, claiming he had been offended.

In the end, since no one died, the Marketplace authorities simply sent over a bottle of healing Elixirs, and the matter was hastily dropped with no further consequences.

Of course, some had figured out a solution.

A slender boy with clever eyes, despite standing at the back of the crowd, was waving a sign high in the air. On it was a single word: Guide.

He was clearly trying to attract Xiao Chen’s attention.

’Have to admit, it’s working,’ Xiao Chen thought.

"You, come here!"

Xiao Chen beckoned him over. "Do you know where I can buy and sell information?"

’If this were his first stop in the Compassion Sea, he would have gladly spent some time wandering around and gathering news from the streets.’

’But he didn’t have time for that now. It was better to just hire a local guide; it would only cost a few Spirit Stones.’

’Just for that quick thinking, I’ll choose him,’ he decided.

"I know just the places, Senior! Right this way, please!"

The boy scrambled over to lead the way, introducing himself as they walked. "My name is Guo Pan, but you can just call me Stone."

"There are two main places on the island that sell information: Cangming Tower and the Spiritual Communication Pavilion."

"Which one would you like to visit?"

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