44: Guo Dewu was shocked, and Leng Lingshuang entered Yunzhou!

Outside Yunzhou City, a faint breeze brushed against their faces.

"Is there any need to ride a Spirit Steed? Isn't a flying boat much better?" Guo Dewu waved his hand, and a small black boat flew out from his sleeve. When it first appeared, it was only the size of a thumb, but in the blink of an eye, it grew to over three zhang long.

It was entirely black, with gilded lines outlining the phantom of a Phoenix on its surface, hovering in the air.

"This is the Heavenly Phoenix Boat, refined from the essence blood of the Yao Race's Phoenix clan. I obtained it in a blessed cave-heaven. It possesses the speed of the Soul Transformation Late Stage and can break through ordinary spatial barriers. It can reach the Great Xia Imperial Capital in at most half an incense stick of time," Guo Dewu said nonchalantly with his hands behind his back. However, he glanced over surreptitiously, and upon seeing the look of movement on his face, he chuckled inwardly.

"Hehe, you little brat, I don't believe I can't pull out a few tricks to impress you."

Shen Nian looked at the Heavenly Phoenix Boat with some satisfaction.

It had to be said, this was a good item!

At least for him right now, it was. Usually, he relied on flying around by himself, which was not only a waste of Qi but also slow, and it was very troublesome to replenish it after consumption.

It was much more convenient to have this thing.

Although this thing probably consumed a lot of Spirit Stones...

"Hmm?"

"What's wrong with this kid?"

Guo Dewu suddenly noticed Lin Qingyue drinking silently behind him, his gaze fixed on the direction of Yunzhou City. Normally, this little bastard would have jumped out to undermine him, so he wondered what he was thinking.

Xiao Qinger's beautiful eyes were filled with brilliance, and she couldn't help but ask: "Senior Martial Uncle, is it really that fast?"

"Look at how inexperienced you are. It's just a flying boat. It might be a rare item in Great Xia, but once you go to Eastern Profound, there will be all kinds of flying boats," the Female Yan Emperor said somewhat lazily.

"Are there different forms of flying boats?" Xiao Qinger asked in her heart.

"That is natural. Some Cultivators, for the sake of comfort, forge their flying boats into palaces; others, for the sake of aesthetics, forge them into five-colored lotuses. Of course, there are also those whose brains were kicked by donkeys, who like to make some strange flying objects," the Female Yan Emperor felt a trace of disgust when she thought of this.

In the past, whenever she saw such idiots, she would go up and teach them a lesson. What kind of decent person would forge a flying boat into the shape of something filthy, and even euphemistically call it a 'Heavenly Rod'?

After hearing the Female Yan Emperor's words, Xiao Qinger fell into deep thought.

Strange ones?

What would those look like?

"The reason Senior Martial Uncle is often able to catch up to that Soul Transformation Realm bird that excels in speed is largely thanks to this flying boat. You tell me, is it fast or not?" Guo Dewu explained with a smile. Every time he recalled the black-feathered bird's furious but helpless appearance, he felt great.

Before Xiao Qinger could answer, she heard Xia Youyue say after some thought: "This flying boat is an object of the Soul Transformation Realm; I fear we cannot use it at all."

"Not so, not so." Guo Dewu smiled triumphantly and continued: "This is the preciousness of the Heavenly Phoenix Boat. You only need to inject Spirit Stones into it to drive the flying boat. Moreover, it has a defensive Formation that can block a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator for three incense sticks of time." As he spoke, Guo Dewu held up three fingers.

He was extremely certain that this thing must have been crafted by that ancient immortal sect for their Juniors. Once one stepped into the Return to Void and ascended to the White Jade Capital, no matter how fast a flying boat was, it would not be as fast as tearing space to teleport.

Although Soul Transformation can break through space at short distances, it won't work if the distance is too far. The turbulence in space is very terrifying; if one is not careful, even a Soul Transformation Cultivator will fall.

The next second.

Shen Nian stepped onto the flying boat quite naturally. Perhaps he used too much force, as he almost flipped the boat over. He immediately stabilized his figure, straightened the boat, and then looked at the two women: "What are you waiting for? Come on up."

Xiao Qinger and Xia Youyue quickly stepped onto the flying boat and followed behind Shen Nian.

"..."

"Can't you be a bit more gentle, you kid?"

"This is a Soul Transformation flying boat!"

"I don't even have the heart to use this much force!"

Guo Dewu felt a bit heartbroken, but he still pretended to be calm and said softly: "Ahem, this boat is..."

He originally wanted to say 'I'll lend it to you,' but he heard Shen Nian cup his hands and say: "Thank you, Senior Martial Uncle, for bestowing the boat."

Guo Dewu's body stiffened, and question marks appeared in his head.

Ah?

Bestowing the boat?

No!

I didn't intend to give it away, can't you see that, kid?

Damn it!

"Senior Martial Uncle, what's wrong? Do you not want to give it away?"

"If you are reluctant, then forget it. Just pretend I didn't say anything. That's right, after all, I am not a Disciple of the Second Mountain, how could I take such a treasure..." Shen Nian feigned surprise, then shook his head with a look of disappointment.

"You..." Guo Dewu's face flushed red, and he was rendered speechless.

Lin Qingyue finally turned his head back. Seeing the old man get deflated for the first time, he almost laughed out loud.

"Shen, you little brat, what are you saying? No matter which mountain, you are still a Disciple of my Heavenly Sword Sect. This flying boat was originally intended for you. Is your Senior Martial Uncle a stingy person?" Guo Dewu said with a forced smile.

"Really? Revered Master, then why is your face red?" Lin Qingyue took a sip of wine and teased.

"The sun is too big, didn't you see? It's from the heat." Guo Dewu forcibly suppressed his complexion, but it accidentally changed.

"Eh... why did it turn green again?"

"Will you die if you don't speak?"

"Aiya, Revered Master, you still don't understand me? I mean, since you are so generous, I want your Heaven-Protecting Mirror. Seriously, you also know that when traveling, if I don't have something to protect myself, isn't that inappropriate?"

"You want my ass!" Guo Dewu almost cursed.

Damn it!

That was his life-saving item!

"Sigh, forget it, forget it. Just pretend I didn't say anything. That's right, after all, I am not your biological son, how could I take such a treasure..." Lin Qingyue also showed a look of disappointment.

"..." Guo Dewu's face turned black.

It's never-ending, is it!

On the flying boat.

Shen Nian started studying the flying boat on his own, eager to inject Spirit Stones to start it, after all, he had money in his pocket.

Xiao Qinger covered her mouth to hide her laughter, and the corners of Xia Youyue's mouth also curved. Looking at Guo Dewu and then at Lin Qingyue, she suddenly felt that the immortal sect was not as cold and ruthless as she had imagined.

At least, they were like this.

Boom!

Roar!

As soon as Shen Nian's Spirit Stones were injected into the Heavenly Phoenix Boat, the flying boat instantly soared into the sky. The powerful Qi fluctuation almost caused the two women behind him to lose their balance.

Following a Phoenix cry, a pale green light shield appeared around the Heavenly Phoenix Boat.

Guo Dewu looked up, revealing a serious expression, and slowly spoke, transmitting his voice out.

"Shen Nian, you are the person with the greatest talent I have ever seen in my life. Cultivate well for the rise of the Human Race..."

On the Heavenly Phoenix Boat.

Shen Nian looked down and smiled faintly.

"Sentimental."

A faint point of light fell, landing directly on Guo Dewu's shoulder.

Boom!

Guo Dewu's pupils shrank instantly, his whole body trembling, and he looked at the sky, unable to speak for a long time.

"Revered Master, what's wrong with you?" Lin Qingyue asked, feeling strange.

"It's nothing..." Guo Dewu withdrew his gaze, revealing a gentle smile. He was actually moved by this kid.

The Dao cannot be taught.

This kid...

"Let's go. You come with me to the Heavenly Demon Cave. Since you are the Chief of the Second Mountain, you cannot be too weak. You are not allowed to enter Great Xia until you reach the Nascent Soul stage."

Hearing this, Lin Qingyue froze for a moment. He looked back at Yunzhou City with some reluctance, but still followed silently.

Not long after everyone left.

A woman carrying a sword, with an arrogant expression, stepped into Yunzhou City.

"Shen Nian?"

"High Realm Hunyuan Grandmaster? Hero of Yunzhou City?" Various discussions reached Leng Lingshuang's ears, and her brows twitched slightly.

"Just him?"

At this time.

In a private room at the Mandarin Duck Tower.

"I can't tell, you kid have quite a lot of guts. You have a bit of my style." Murong Chen said while picking up food and eating, looking at the silent Luo Zheng with an approving expression.