Xu Sheng's six guards, having been here before, did not feel anything out of the ordinary, but the latter's face started to look a bit ugly...
One of the guards, noticing the change in Xu Sheng's complexion, asked, "Your Highness the Holy Son, are you feeling uncomfortable with the environment here?"
A guard nearby suggested, "If that's the case, you might eat some unique seafood and drinks in Hanhai City, which should relieve some of the discomfort."
Xu Sheng nodded slightly and replied softly, "Mhm."
After that, he turned his gaze towards Hanhai City. He saw a bustling market due to its proximity to the sea, with vendors and traders of exotic treasures in abundance, looking even more lively than the central regions of the Tiandou Empire...
Of course, due to the locals eating seafood all year round and being sun-tanned from sailing, the people of Hanhai City tended to have darker skin and were somewhat shorter in stature...
The calls of countless vendors could vaguely be heard throughout every part of Hanhai City...
"Is there anyone who would like to try freshly caught seafood? Guaranteed delicious and affordable!"
"New friends from afar, take a good look! The latest treasures fished up from the sea floor! Not fifty golden soul coins, not thirty golden soul coins, but you can take them home for just ten golden soul coins!"
"If anyone wants to go out to sea for fun, please hurry! After today, you'll have to wait until next week."
One of the six guards hurried back and handed Xu Sheng a cup of pale blue drink, emitting a cold mist, and respectfully offered, "Your Highness the Holy Son, this is a famous drink in Hanhai City. Please give it a try."
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng glanced sideways at the guard, and then accepted the pale blue drink...
First, he checked it with his spiritual power, and after noticing nothing unusual, he cautiously brought it to his lips and took a sip...
The icy pale blue liquid glided over his taste buds, perfectly enveloping them, with a cool and refreshing sensation flowing down his throat...
Immediately afterward, a hint of surprise flickered through Xu Sheng's pupils. This drink from Hanhai City indeed had its unique charm...
If time weren't pressing, he really would like to enjoy himself here, but the days were running short and he needed to hasten his pace.
Thus, Xu Sheng looked at the guard beside him with questioning eyes, "I want to rent a ship to go out to sea, do you know where I can find a reliable one?"
The six guards looked at each other and nodded, one of them echoing, "Your Highness the Holy Son, we happen to know a place."
Another guard nodded and added, "That place is known to have some of the sturdiest ships in Hanhai City, though the capacity of the ships and the price are quite substantial."
Xu Sheng then took out some more golden soul coins from his storage soul tool and tossed them over, saying indifferently, "Let's go, lead the way."
With over ninety thousand golden soul coins still on Xu Sheng, these coins were inconsequential to him...
The six guards, who caught the handful of golden soul coins, all showed a strong sense of excitement on their faces...
Just for leading the way for His Highness the Holy Son, each of them received at least fifteen golden soul coins! Such an unexpected windfall might only happen once in a lifetime!
If Xu Sheng weren't present, they probably would have laughed all day!
They expressed their gratitude, "Thank you, Your Highness the Holy Son!"
"Your Highness the Holy Son has given us so many rewards, it's almost embarrassing!"
With a smile in his eyes, Xu Sheng glanced at them and slowly said, "In that case, stop the chatter and quickly lead the way."
A guard responded immediately, nodding vigorously and loudly replying, "Yes! Your Highness the Holy Son, please follow us!""
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The six Martial Soul Hall guards quickly led Xu Sheng to a coastal dock, where a dense crowd of people could be seen...
The ground was also lined with numerous sturdy large ships, some a few hundred meters in length and even three or four stories high...
The dock's actual area stretched out for a whole kilometer!
One of the guards pointed to the dock and declared, "Your Highness the Holy Son, this is the place!"
Xu Sheng surveyed the dense throng of people at the dock...
He could vaguely sense that within this wharf, there was actually a Soul Douluo level warrior, and several Soul Sages!
With a Soul Douluo in charge, no wonder the wharf had developed so well!
Xu Sheng glanced at the six men and said indifferently, "Okay, you can go back now."
The guards nodded and cautiously reminded, "His Highness the Holy Son, if you are going to take a sea voyage, please be very careful!"
"Although the shipowner's credibility can be guaranteed, there's always the chance of other passengers causing trouble!"
"Then we will take our leave now, Your Highness the Holy Son, take care!"
After speaking, the six guards from the Martial Soul Hall took a deep look at Xu Sheng, then slowly departed...
Only then did Xu Sheng carefully turn his gaze to the wharf, searching for ships heading to Sea God's Island.
A somewhat thin young man called out to the people on the wharf, "New friends, our wharf has been open for dozens of years, absolutely guaranteeing credibility, with honesty toward both young and old!"
On the other hand, a middle-aged man exuding a steady aura spoke in a somewhat deep voice, "The next ship is bound for the mysterious and beautiful Sea God's Island! Is there anyone who wants to board? Hurry up and register; don't wait until it's too late!"
No sooner had the man's words fallen than a fierce argument erupted within the incredibly crowded throng!
A brawny man forcibly pushed through the crowd and shouted, "I want to board the ship! It's not easy to come across a ship bound for Sea God's Island!"
A very fat woman cursed loudly, "Give it to me! Out of the way, you paupers! I'll pay double the price!"
"Register me! Register me!"
The middle-aged man looked at the noisy scene, furrowed his brows slightly, and patiently said, "Don't push! Everyone will be able to board the ship. This time, we are using a larger and reinforced ship, which can surely accommodate everyone!"
However, it had little effect; the noisy would-be passengers simply didn't listen to his announcement!
Helplessly, he nodded at a man behind him...
If this continued, they would not be able to set sail even after a few more hours.
The next moment, with a "bang," the pupils of the Soul Douluo Warrior behind him constricted, and the terrifying pressure that burst from his body directly crushed down...
In an instant, those passengers without Soul Power or with very weak Soul Power felt as if a force was pressing down on them, shaking as they crouched on the ground...
The Soul Douluo Warrior's gaze fell on Xu Sheng, who stood with an unfazed expression, and he wondered in amazement, "Hmm? This kid can withstand my pressure??"
But he did not dwell on it and sat back down, his pupils still quietly fixed on Xu Sheng...
The middle-aged man responsible for steering the ship naturally noticed the only standing Xu Sheng and called out in a gentle voice, "Young man over there, you're also going to Sea God's Island, right? Let's start with you!"
Xu Sheng arched an eyebrow and calmly replied, "Okay."
Then, he slowly approached the steady man...
The kneeling passengers were very dissatisfied at heart, but recalling that oppressive force, they chose to comply...
The middle-aged man explained, "Due to the comprehensive upgrade of the ship for this voyage, a fare of thirty golden soul coins is required! You see..."
Xu Sheng's gaze was fixed intently on the man...
The latter felt a chill in his heart under the sharp gaze...
After a while, Xu Sheng spoke calmly, "No need, this ship! I'll book the entire thing!"
His voice was not loud, yet it spread throughout the entire wharf...
Countless exclamations of surprise rang out one after another, "What???"
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