There was a broken flag on top of the ship. Although the flag was damaged, the word "Dongfang" could still be seen embroidered on it.
Ling Xiao picked it up and gently stroked the thousand year old silk flag. He was certain that this was the Dongfang family's ship.
Looking at the ship, it had been corroded by the seawater. The deck was made of rare wood that was thousands of years old. Now that it had decayed to this extent, it was obvious that this ship had been here for who knows how long. It could be hundreds of years, or even thousands of years!
Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, then tore open a door that was almost completely broken, and stepped into the cabin.
"This … this is the Water Armor Spear?" Ling Xiao asked in astonishment as he looked at the weapon commonly used by water mercenaries stuck in the middle of the ship.
The Water Armor Spear was different from a normal spear. Its body wasn't long, but it had extensibility. It could be split into two or even three sections. It was a good weapon for killing water attribute spirit beasts.
On the left and right side of the Water Armor Spear, there were all sorts of strange sickle hooks. They were sharp and gave off a bloodthirsty aura. At the top of the spear, there was a shining pearl embedded in it. This pearl had been worn down by time, but it still carried traces of energy.
Ling Xiao could clearly feel that it was this energy that had summoned him here.
"I'm already here, why don't you show yourself!" Ling Xiao calmly looked at the Water Armor Spear and said indifferently.
As his voice fell, a shadow quietly appeared by the Water Armor Spear's side.
It was an old man with white hair and a ruddy complexion. His body was tall and mighty, and a powerful aura rushed out, causing the ship to shake.
"I didn't expect you to be able to detect my presence!" The old man didn't seem to be in a good state, and his voice was rather weak.
"Hehe, then do you still intend to take over my body?" Ling Xiao looked at the old man with a playful expression.
Generally, this kind of remnant soul, in order to resurrect, would take over another person's body and be reborn.
Therefore, before Ling Xiao came in, he had already taken precautions. After all, his spiritual force was enormous. Back in the Chaotic Abyss of War, who knew how many powerful remnant souls he had absorbed. Of course, he was much more sensitive to this kind of remnant soul than others.
The old man sighed, "Young friend, you are different from ordinary people. This old man has never thought of harming you. Moreover, I have long been locked on by that serpent's aura. If I make any strange movements, I won't be able to escape."
"Then why did you find me?" Ling Xiao asked in confusion.
He really didn't expect that this remnant soul was actually trapped by the serpent outside. Normally, spirit beasts wouldn't be able to sense spirits. Normally, spirit beasts wouldn't be able to sense spirits. Normally, spirit beasts would be able to sense spirits..
However, the serpent also had this ability, so of the old man's soul would be able to stay here forever.
Otherwise, with his Mystic Emperor Stage soul power, he could just find a random human on the sea and regenerate.
The old man revealed a sorrowful expression and said, "This old man has already fallen, and my soul power probably won't be able to hold on for long. I originally wanted to entrust my inheritance to you, but it's a pity that you don't have a water attribute physique.
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "I have my ways. Just tell me what you want to do!"
This person's remnant soul had the strength of the Mystic Emperor. Perhaps he was an extraordinary person when he was alive. Could it be that he was a supreme figure of the Dongfang Family?
Sure enough, the old man said, "I am a member of the Dongfang Family. More than a thousand years ago, I wanted to hunt for treasures in the depths of the sea. Unexpectedly, just as I arrived here, I encountered that Level 8 high-grade serpent. My Dongfang Family's people were all annihilated, and only this old man is left here. This old man hopes that you can bring me back to my Dongfang Family.
Ling Xiao rolled his eyes, "What heavy reward?
What if you fall out with me after we leave? "
"Bastard … no, how can I, Dongfang Zhen, go back on my words!" The old man shouted anxiously.
He had stayed here for more than a thousand years, and of course he wanted to see the light of day again. Of course, he hoped that Ling Xiao could bring him out.
Moreover, it wasn't that he didn't want to take over Ling Xiao's body to be reborn. He was afraid that if he made any strange moves, the serpent would really destroy him!
Moreover, Ling Xiao had also displayed his strong side, and Dongfang Zhen didn't dare to act rashly. He could only try to persuade Ling Xiao with kind words, hoping that he could move Ling Xiao.
As a powerful martial artist in this world, there was no such thing as a kind heart. They only had the heart of a strong martial artist who preyed on the weak.
"There's no proof!" Ling Xiao shook his head and said in disbelief.
"You … what do I have to do for you to believe me? My Dongfang family is a third grade power, so you must have heard of it. Don't tell me I'm lying to you?" Dongfang Zhen paused for a moment before pointing at the Water Armor Spear, "This is a low grade Saint artifact. As long as you're willing to help me out, it's yours!"
Ling Xiao had long since sensed that the Water Armor Spear was extraordinary, but he hadn't expected it to be a low grade Saint artifact. It must have been because Dongfang Zhen had concealed its power.
"It's not like I can't take you out," Ling Xiao said, keeping him in suspense.
Dongfang Zhen was overjoyed, "Really? Then … then what conditions do you want? As long as I can do it, I'll definitely agree!"
"That, we'll talk about it after I think about it. But don't think about going back on your word once we get out. Even if you're a Saint, I, Ling Xiao, will definitely be able to kill you once!" Ling Xiao shouted very seriously.
His voice was accompanied by a dragon's roar, and an enormous draconic might suppressed Dongfang Zhen's soulforce by quite a bit.
"Little friend, don't worry, this old man will definitely not go against my oath!" Dongfang Zhen said in a panic.
He had already overestimated Ling Xiao, but when he felt Ling Xiao's might, he still felt that he had underestimated Ling Xiao.
He thought to himself, "This child is so young, but he's already at the Mystic Emperor's cultivation. Could it be that he has some kind of technique?
Otherwise, with his young appearance, how could he have reached this level of cultivation? "
"Alright, then I'll bring you out!" Ling Xiao nodded lightly, walked over, and held the Water Armor Spear in his hand.
Weng weng!
The Water Armor Spear seemed to have a mind of its own and emitted a strong resistance, as if it didn't want Ling Xiao to touch it.
"There's even an artifact soul, not bad!" Ling Xiao muttered to himself as he circulated his energy in his palm, directly suppressing the Water Armor Spear's restlessness.
Dongfang Zhen also turned into an afterimage and returned to the pearl at the top of the Water Armor Spear.
This pearl should have the effect of nourishing one's soul power. Otherwise, Dongfang Zhen would have long since disappeared into thin air in these thousand years.
Ling Xiao didn't expect to meet the Dongfang family's Supreme Elder in this place. Thinking back to his agreement with Dongfang Jing, it seemed like the time was almost up.
He didn't have any feelings for Dongfang Jing, but since a man had said it, he would be too embarrassed to take it back.
Now that the East Sea and the Dongfang family were close, he might as well make a trip to the Dongfang family. This could also be considered as giving Dongfang Jing another chance to make a decision.
If she was willing to live with his own woman, then there was no harm in accepting one more. If she couldn't let go of her identity, then he could just let go of this worry.
Moreover, the Dongfang family was an ancient power like the Spiritual Martial Hall. He just so happened to understand what kind of power the woman with the lotus pattern on her forehead was from.
As long as he found some clues, he would definitely be able to find Yun Mengqi again.
When Ling Xiao left with the Water Armor Spear, the snake python naturally didn't dare to have any objections. It only thought to itself, "This time, there's no one to play with me."
Dongfang Zhen, who was inside the pearl, could naturally feel the snake python's respect towards Ling Xiao, and his heart was filled with shock.
He knew that this snake python was an existence of the eighth step. Back then, he had suffered all of its torture, but now, it was so respectful to the young man in front of him. It was truly hard for him to accept.
He couldn't help but guess Ling Xiao's identity, "Could it be that he's not a human, but a higher level spirit beast that has taken human form?"
"Guest general, have you settled your matter?" Gui Chengxiang asked with a smile.
"Alright, we're going out now. Gui Chengxiang, you guys don't have to send us off. Thank you for your hospitality." Ling Xiao said.
To be honest, he had a rather cordial feeling towards this old turtle. After all, this old turtle had lived for who knows how many years. His strength was unfathomable like an ancient well, but he didn't have the slightest bit of arrogance. It was very easy for people to have a good impression of him.
"No problem. I, this old turtle, rarely go out and walk around. Now is the right time to go out and slack off." Gui Chengxiang joked.
Ling Xiao didn't force it anymore and brought Luo Meiying out to the sea.
Along the way, he chatted happily with Gui Chengxiang. Gui Chengxiang also talked quite a lot. After a while, the two of them almost called each other brothers.
Once again on the sea, Gui Chengxiang said with infinite pity, "It would be great if the guest general could stay in the Dragon Palace. This old turtle would have a companion and wouldn't be bored all day."
"Hehe, Gui Chengxiang, it's better if your wife doesn't hear these words. Otherwise, she'll fight it out with me." Ling Xiao laughed.
"That woman doesn't have the guts." Gui Chengxiang raised his waist and said.
"En, Gui Chengxiang, you have a way with your wife. I admire you."
Ling Xiao said respectfully and continued, "Then I'll send you here. You can go back."
Gui Chengxiang waved his hand and said, "Don't be anxious. You've obtained great fortune in the palace, but your wife hasn't obtained any benefits. This old turtle knows that you humans all have protective spiritual beasts. I'll give your wife a protective spiritual beast."
After saying that, he let out a strange hissing sound.
This sound kept echoing above the boundless sea.
Immediately after, in the other direction of the sea, there was a small hill-like thing moving.
Looking carefully, it was discovered that the hill-like thing was the turtle shell of the spirit turtle. There were many mysterious patterns on the shell.
"This is?" Luo Meiying said with a little fear.
If this hill-like spiritual beast was given to her as a protective spiritual beast, she didn't know if she would dare to accept it.
"This is the sinner of my Dragon Turtle Clan. In the past, he trespassed the forbidden area of my royal family and was imprisoned by me for five thousand years. Now, I'll let him follow by your side and return his freedom." Gui Chengxiang's expression revealed some sadness.
The giant turtle that swam over revealed its true body. It was two to three hundred meters in size, which was really rare in the secular world. There were dragon horns on its head and it had a fierce aura. Water sprayed from its nostrils, splashing in all directions.