Chapter 170 Departure from the Central Continent

Seeing Su Ningxue's jealous expression, Ye Fan simply pulled her into his arms, stating that saving people was the priority and they could talk about anything else when he returned.

"We know saving people is the priority. Even if you don't take me along, you should at least take Wan'er."

"Lizhou City was her home once, after all; she is more familiar with the situation there," Su Ningxue added hurriedly.

However, Ye Fan still shook his head in refusal, stating that the future of this journey was uncertain. If they truly encountered a dangerous situation, he might be able to escape alone, but bringing Yun Li was already his limit.

If he brought Murong Wan as well, even Ye Fan would feel stretched too thin.

"This..."

Su Ningxue was clearly convinced and could only agree to let Ye Fan go alone, but she had one condition.

"You are not allowed to go looking for other women out there."

Ye Fan rubbed his nose sheepishly, asking if he was really that untrustworthy.

"How about I swear a Heavenly Dao Oath?"

"...Never mind."

Su Ningxue gave a light huff. It seemed that compared to him dying from being struck by five-colored lightning, she would rather he go looking for other women.

This adorable look made Ye Fan unable to help but laugh, and he gave Su Ningxue's fragrant lips a firm kiss.

Ye Fan then went to find Murong Wan and You Tan. Unsurprisingly, both women initially wanted to go with him, but they were quickly persuaded by Ye Fan.

"Fine, if you're going alone, then go alone. Here is some information on Lizhou City and the Central Continent; take it and read it on the way," Murong Wan urged.

You Tan was much more carefree, only telling Ye Fan to be careful on the road before leaning in to whisper something in his ear. Her seductive look made it clear that the content was anything but proper.

"That's what you said."

"Hehe, that depends on whether you're obedient or not."

You Tan gave a playful smile, her fingers sliding across Ye Fan's chest and heading straight for his lower half. The several women like Murong Wan would never be able to learn such seductive movements in their lifetime.

If time hadn't been so tight, Ye Fan would have truly stayed for another three hundred rounds of overtime.

After bidding farewell to the three women, Ye Fan went to see Qing Mingzi. The Sect Head had originally disagreed with Ye Fan's reckless behavior, but when he discovered that his cultivation had recovered to the Core Formation Realm, his attitude immediately did a complete 180-degree turn.

It might sound a bit pragmatic, but a crippled Ye Fan and a Ye Fan who had returned to his Peak were treated differently in the Joyous Union Sect.

Although Ye Fan only displayed a first-layer Core Formation Realm cultivation, given his record in the battle at Tongtian Peak, even the Sect Head Qing Mingzi felt inferior.

If Ye Fan weren't so young and prone to acting impulsively, he, as Sect Head, would have wanted to step down and let someone more capable take over.

The journey to the Central Continent was long and arduous. For Ye Fan's safety, Qing Mingzi gave him many Medicinal Pills and supplements.

He had originally wanted to give Ye Fan some Magic Treasures for protection, but after looking around and seeing nothing better than what Ye Fan already had, Qing Mingzi's expression became somewhat awkward.

"I appreciate the Sect Head's kindness. This Disciple will try to keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble for the Sect."

Qing Mingzi had a look on his face that said 'Do you think I believe you?'. Fortunately, Ye Fan was acting in his own name this time, so even if the powers in the Central Continent were dissatisfied, there was nothing they could do.

"However, as the saying goes, if the sky falls, the Old Ancestor will be there to prop it up. You can rest easy," Qing Mingzi stated dominantly.

"Then it's fine even if I provoke a Nascent Soul Realm Great Power?"

Ye Fan asked casually, but the question nearly choked Qing Mingzi. The Sect Head's face turned beet red, and he couldn't say a single word.

Seeing this, Ye Fan didn't dare joke any further. He thanked the Sect Head and hurried away.

Originally, Qing Mingzi wanted to use a flying boat magic vessel to send Ye Fan to the Central Continent, but considering the astronomical amount of Spirit Stones it would consume, plus the unfamiliarity with the route, if they encountered trouble at sea, they might die without even knowing how it happened.

After thinking it over, Ye Fan declined the Sect Head's kindness and chose another fast and reliable method.

"Hundred Treasures Pavilion."

When Ye Fan arrived and explained that he was going to the Central Continent and wanted to borrow a cargo ship from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, Shopkeeper Qian was also stunned. Only after understanding did he nod.

"Normally, outsiders aren't allowed on our cargo ships, but since Young Master Ye has asked, making an exception once is no problem," Shopkeeper Qian said with a face full of smiles.

"Don't worry, I'll take one percent less of this month's commission as the boat fare."

Shopkeeper Qian said it wasn't necessary, but his heart was blooming with joy.

Currently, that one percent profit was at least tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, and barring any accidents, it would all end up in Shopkeeper Qian's own pocket.

"Young Master Ye is in luck. In two days, a cargo ship from my Hundred Treasures Pavilion will be departing. You just need to take my letter and head to the pier to board."

"Two days... then many thanks, Shopkeeper Qian."

The pier Shopkeeper Qian spoke of was naturally not in this market. Ye Fan needed to go through several Teleportation Arrays to reach a town in the Far North and board the ship via the Hundred Treasures Pavilion's branch there.

According to the ship's captain, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion's cargo ships were much faster than ordinary passenger ships. With luck, it would only take ten days to reach the Central Continent.

Presumably, Yun Li had left on a passenger ship, so by this calculation, Ye Fan might even arrive sooner.

The sea voyage was long and boring, so Ye Fan started chatting with the captain, only then learning that matters at sea were not simple either.

This vast ocean seemed calm, but in reality, undercurrents surged, and countless aquatic Yao Beasts occupied every corner, their numbers far exceeding those on land.

Fortunately, these Yao Beasts had a strong sense of territory and rarely left their domains. So, as long as one understood their habits, avoiding them wasn't difficult.

But that was easier said than done.

The boundless ocean had no end and unknown depths; even a Golden Core Realm Great Cultivator wouldn't dare dive too deep recklessly.

Not to mention that the Yao Beasts in the sea fought constantly, and new "kings" were often born, which naturally caused their territories to change.

To ensure navigation safety, captains would often arrange for Foundation Establishment or even Core Formation Realm Cultivators to oversee the ship in case of any mishaps.

But even with all these safeguards, reaching the other side safely wasn't guaranteed.

To this day, every shipping route has been forged with the blood of countless people, so everyone would rather take a long detour than pass through dangerous areas.

Hearing all this, Ye Fan became even more worried about Yun Li's safety, but for now, he could do nothing but pray for her well-being.

If it weren't for the fact that Yun Li's life tablet was still intact, he would have ignored the consequences and flown directly to the other side long ago.

Ten days should have passed in the blink of an eye, but for the current Ye Fan, it felt incredibly long; he could only hope for time to pass faster.

Seeing that five days had passed and the ship had completed half the journey, Ye Fan couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief, calculating that as long as no accidents occurred...

Unexpectedly, just as Ye Fan thought this, the previously clear sky suddenly changed, the calm sea began to surge, and the world was shrouded in darkness, as if an apocalyptic scene was approaching.

The sudden turn of events left Ye Fan stunned on the spot, and the captain had a look of despair on his face.

"Oh no! It's a Spiritual Energy Storm!"