On the cerulean sea, the wind was calm, the sky was vast, and the clouds stretched endlessly.
Zhou Ming sat on the back of a Bluefin Whale, riding the wind and waves, enjoying the scenery of the sea.
This Bluefin Whale was a Two-turn King of Beasts. After Zhou Ming returned to the Gu World from the Main God Space, he traveled south and encountered an island. He bought it from a Gu Master Family on the island.
The Bluefin Whale's back was black, its belly was white, and its blue fins were slender and beautiful. Adult Bluefin Whales generally reached about 20 meters in length and were docile, so many East Sea Gu Masters raised and tamed them as mounts.
Bluefin Whales were very fast. Zhou Ming's King of Beasts could swim four to five hundred li per hour at a steady speed. Including rest, it could cover several thousand li in a day.
However, Zhou Ming still found this speed too slow.
"How vast are the Five Regions of the Gu World! The East Sea Region alone is more than ten times the size of Earth. To travel from the northernmost point of the East Sea to Southern Border, I need to cross over a million li! At the current speed, I wouldn't even arrive in a year, not to mention the various dangers I'll encounter crossing different sea areas along the way, which will greatly prolong this time."
"Moreover, before I go to Southern Border, I must visit the large market outside the Sea Market Blessed Land for a large-scale transaction. This should be done as early as possible."
"Let's see if there are any large islands ahead. I'll try my luck there to see if I can find a faster way to travel."
The East Sea of the Gu World was very different from the other Four Regions. The vast sea was divided into various distinct sea areas, each with its own characteristics. Scattered sea islands dotted these areas, supporting the lives of Mortals.
The East Sea was the most resource-rich of the Five Regions of the Gu World, with treasures abundant beneath its vast waters, easily obtainable. Therefore, East Sea Gu Masters were the wealthiest among the Five Regions, and its commercial trade was the most developed.
Among the world's five major trading markets, besides Treasure Yellow Heaven, which connected all Five Regions, the Sea Market Blessed Land in the East Sea was the most famous. Even Immortal Gu transactions occasionally occurred there, giving it a long-standing reputation and attracting countless Gu Immortals to visit and seek their fortunes.
However, the Sea Market Blessed Land was a trading place for Gu Immortals and was not open to Gu Masters. Only a very small number of Gu Masters could enter and exit the Blessed Land under the guidance of their Family's elder Gu Immortals.
Despite this, due to the fame of the Sea Market Blessed Land, the Furei Sea Area where the Blessed Land was located became the trade center of the entire East Sea.
The sea islands stretching for hundreds of li outside the Sea Market Blessed Land became prosperous trading markets, with extremely developed commerce, no less inferior to Shang Clan City in Southern Border, which was also famous for its commerce.
Zhou Ming's primary goal in coming to the East Sea was to acquire a massive quantity of different Gu worms through the dense trading markets of the Furei Sea Area and make a fortune.
Three days later, Zhou Ming finally saw a coastline stretching for a hundred li on the vast ocean.
An island suddenly appeared before her eyes!
The closer she got to the coast, the more ships there were. When Zhou Ming saw the pier built by the coast, her arrival had already attracted the attention of many people.
"Oh, what a beautiful Young Miss, traveling alone. She doesn't know the dangers of society. Brothers, how about we teach her about the unpredictability of human hearts?"
"Hmph hmph hmph, are you going to teach her what it means to be worse than a beast?"
"You two, don't talk nonsense! Haven't you felt her Aura? She's a Rank Three expert!"
"Hiss, this young lady looks very young. Which Family's Young Miss is she?"
On a large ship docked by the shore, several Gu Masters, while directing the Mortals on the pier to move goods, chatted without restraint.
This was a merchant ship, traveling between various islands to resell goods. A large flag hung from the bow, embroidered with a huge character "Cai." The flag rustled in the wind.
"It doesn't matter which Family's Young Miss she is. Does it concern you, You San, in the slightest? It's like a toad wanting to eat swan meat, isn't it?"
"Bah! I'm not worthy, so you, Lu Jiu, are? Look at your crooked appearance; if you were half as handsome as our young master, you wouldn't be without a woman even now!"
"Are you looking for a fight, you bastard?"
"Damn it, I'm not afraid of you! Come on, I won't use a defensive Gu; let's see if you can hit me!"
The two Gu Masters seemed to have old grudges. They started arguing after only a few words and were quickly about to come to blows.
The surrounding Gu Masters not only didn't try to mediate but instead laughed and cheered, looking as if they were enjoying a good show.
Just then, a low shout rang out: "What's going on!"
Several Gu Masters were startled. Even You San and Lu Jiu, who were almost fighting, stopped and turned to bow in the direction of the voice.
"Captain! Young Master!"
Two Gu Masters emerged from the ship's cabin. One was nearly forty, with a rough face, sunken eyes, and a weathered appearance, exuding the Aura of a Rank 3 Gu Master.
The other, though only in his twenties, was a Rank 4 Gu Master. He was young and handsome, with a fine appearance, but there was a hint of effeminate quality in his brows, making him look somewhat like a man with a feminine face.
"What are you arguing about!"
The forty-something Gu Master frowned, his voice deep and rough, conveying authority without anger. His gaze swept over them, and all the Gu Masters involuntarily lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.
"Captain." At this moment, a man nearby explained with a ingratiating smile: "It's You San and Lu Jiu. They just saw a beautiful Young Miss and bickered a few words, but they didn't fight."
He emphasized the words "beautiful Young Miss."
"Hmph, it's best they didn't fight. Old Ba, keep an eye on them. If anyone causes trouble again, hang him on the mast to dry for a day!"
The Captain's frown eased somewhat. He didn't notice the implication in Old Ba's words, gave a customary reprimand, and intended to return to the cabin.
Turning his head, he saw the handsome young man in his twenties staring intently ahead, completely mesmerized.
"A beautiful Young Miss, truly a beautiful Young Miss…" the young man murmured, looking dazed.
"Young Master?" the Captain called softly.
"Hm?" The young man, interrupted, discontentedly wiped the corner of his mouth and asked, "Old Ba, do you know that beautiful Young Miss?"
The crew member called Old Ba bowed and smiled obsequiously, saying, "Reporting to Young Master, this subordinate has not seen her before. I only saw this beautiful Young Miss about to dock, and You San and Lu Jiu spoke a few flowery words. However, judging by this beautiful Young Miss's demeanor and bearing, she seems to be a Young Miss from a prominent Family…"
"Prominent Family? Hehehe, wouldn't that mean she's a perfect match for me?"
The young man chuckled, then suddenly leaped into the air. While airborne, a pair of eagle wings appeared behind him, and he glided towards Zhou Ming's direction.
As soon as he made a move, Zhou Ming noticed him, frowned slightly, and was about to activate her Gu worm to attack.
"Young Miss, please do not act!" The young man, still in mid-air, saw Zhou Ming's Aura rising and quickly shouted.
"I am Cai Zhiyin, from the Cai Family. I merely saw Young Miss alone and wondered if Young Miss encountered any trouble that requires assistance, so I came to inquire with absolutely no ill intentions!"
"May I know Young Miss's esteemed name?"
I've been so busy recently… By the way, why do you need to subscribe to cast monthly votes? How is that set up? Do any of the big shots know?