"Brother, why are you being cowardly? We're tracking a spiritual artifact, and no matter how far they go, they can't escape my grasp. Didn't you see it? A flying ship crafted from thousand-year-old purple bamboo, it's a priceless treasure!" Third Brother, clad in black, spoke with greedy eyes. Moreover, the nine-tailed celestial beast might be on that ship.
"Third brother, I know all of that, but you must consider that the owner of such a ship must possess top-tier strength. Those two who came to aid the white-robed young master were not to be trifled with." First Brother, clad in black, was more rational. Treasures are good, but one must have the strength to claim them!
Holding the spiritual artifact, Third Brother fell into thought upon hearing his elder brother's words.
"Third brother, elder brother is right. We should stick to our original plan and sneak to the Tian Chen Continent. That continent is said to be paved with gold!"
"What's wrong with you two? Abandoning the near for the far. Setting aside whether we can even sneak to Tian Chen, there's such a fat fish right in front of us. If we don't snatch it, will we leave it for others?" Third Brother, clad in black, said angrily.
"That makes sense, elder brother. We don't know their true strength. At worst, we can share some profit and find someone to cooperate with on this endeavor!" Second Brother also felt it was a shame to let such a prize go. Besides, the three brothers had never failed; the bones of those they had killed could build a wall.
"Fine. Isn't Yin Qi of the Beast Taming Sect been inquiring about the nine-tailed celestial beast recently? Let's leak this news to him; he'll definitely take the bait. Then, we can..." First Brother, clad in black, showed a malicious smile.
"Exactly! Elder brother, as long as we brothers are united, what is there to fear!" Second Brother chimed in.
Third Brother looked at the spiritual artifact in his hand. The red dot within was heading towards the next city, which was a shortcut. Coincidentally, it was Yin Qi's territory.
"Elder brother, bring out the shuttle. Our next stop is Ri Guang City. We'll take the shortcut to wait for the flying ship. I don't believe they won't need supplies! We can also pay Yin Qi a visit. It's been a while; let's see how many of his spiritual beasts have died recently!
Hahaha!" The three exchanged glances and let out sinister laughter! Since Yin Qi's master vanished without a trace, and the Soul Locking Bell was also lost, his status in the sect had declined. He also wanted to emulate his master in capturing spiritual beasts to refine puppets, but alas, many spiritual beasts died, and he hadn't succeeded yet. Since then, he had left the sect and roamed within Ri Guang City, occupying a territory where even the city lord showed him some respect!
The three boarded the shuttle, and in the blink of an eye, they were in the outer sky. This was the reason they could remain undefeated; even cultivators at the Soul Transformation stage couldn't catch them if they encountered a strong enemy. However, the speed of the purple bamboo ship was far greater than their shuttle, which made Third Brother, clad in black, determined to obtain the ship. The reason they knew about the invisible ship was all thanks to Third Brother's treasured tracking spiritual artifact. Before the spiritual artifact, nothing could escape detection!
Meanwhile, Ju Xin and the others, who were being coveted, were examining a map. They would reach Ri Guang City in half an hour.
"Fairy, shall we enter the city?" Steward Zhu asked. In the past, the fairy had always liked to explore cities and hunt for rare treasures.
"No, I'm not interested. We'll just skirt around the city!" Ju Xin only wanted to reach the Taiyi Sect in the East, which was still thousands of miles away. Looking at a location on the map to the east, it was no wonder it was called Taiyi in the East; it was indeed the easternmost point.
Ju Xin's change of route greatly troubled the Xuan Yi brothers who were tracking them.
"Third brother, why aren't they entering the city? Don't they need supplies?" Second Brother watched the red dot bypass the city, so anxious he wished he could chase after them immediately.
"Heh heh, what does this tell us? It means the ship's owner must have a spiritual ring to store supplies."
"Elder brother is right. Anyone who can afford a spiritual ring must have considerable financial resources and cultivation." Third Brother calmed down at this moment. Spiritual rings were difficult to obtain on the Tian Xing Continent, and he hadn't expected this big fish from Tian Chen to give him another surprise. It also indirectly indicated the immense resources of the Tian Chen Continent.
"Third brother, how do we handle Yin Qi?" First Brother worried about Yin Qi turning against them. His subordinates were currently ambushing the main route into the city. While they weren't afraid of him, it was not wise to make enemies at this time.
"What are we afraid of him for? Just send him a message. This flying ship will pass by Fei He Mountain. If we take the shortcut there now, we can intercept them. If they pass Fei He Mountain, it's an open plain, and there are no shortcuts to get ahead of them. Our shuttle's speed is inferior to the flying ship, and his dilapidated thing is even slower. Yin Qi wouldn't dare turn against us, especially with the news of the nine-tailed celestial beast; he won't give up."
Third Brother's face darkened. The speed of the flying ship made him agitated. If he didn't get the ship, he wouldn't be able to eat or sleep. They had made too many enemies. With this ship, they could go anywhere.
After tracking for a day and a night, all three were exhausted. After meditating and recuperating, First Brother received Yin Qi's reply upon waking.
"Third brother, that brat did reply! They will head to Fei He Mountain. Let's set off immediately!"
"Brother, we'll be a quarter of an hour behind," Third Brother said sinisterly, looking at the red dot on the spiritual artifact.
First Brother and Second Brother exchanged glances, understanding Third Brother's intention. The strength of the flying ship was not yet fully clear. They would let Yin Qi act as a scout. If they fought each other to a standstill, it would be ideal. They could then act as the mantis stalking the cicada, with the oriole behind them! If... they would also have time to escape!
"Third brother, that flying ship flies stealthily. Won't Yin Qi miss it?" First Brother expressed some concern.
"Elder brother, you underestimate Yin Qi. The Yin souls he refines will surely detect the living aura on the flying ship."
Third Brother had long since figured out Yin Qi's entire background. What he didn't say was that the Yin soul was a soldier from the ancient Soul Transformation stage. Ordinary Yin souls, when proficiently trained in puppet techniques, could fight against those in the Golden Core stage. Let alone a Soul Transformation stage Yin soul. Ordinary spiritual artifacts couldn't harm them. This was Yin Qi's life-saving spell! He knew this from the City Lord of Ri Guang City, otherwise, why would he show him so much respect!
"That's good!" First Brother was immediately relieved. Among the three brothers, Third Brother was resourceful and wise, and they had never lost when following his lead!
On the Purple Bamboo, those in meditation had not yet woken. Ju Xin and Xiao Bai were sitting at the highest point of the flying ship's deck, having a light drink, able to monitor the situation at the bow and stern at any time, and to detect any mishaps during cultivation.
"Sister, has Brother Wu Ye still not woken up?" Xiao Bai asked with concern, looking at Ji Wu Ye.
"Hu Hu, don't worry. Brother has gained a lot this time. He didn't break through in the Du Shan Secret Realm, but this time, he's likely to reach the Ascension Realm." Ju Xin looked at Xiao Bai beside her, who had grown into a young lady after growing her nine tails. Her beauty was captivating, and her figure was alluring. She then looked at herself, appearing a bit smaller. She couldn't quite adapt to it!
Celestial beasts were indeed blessed by nature! However, thinking about how Brother hugged Xiao Bai back after her tribulation, with his embarrassed, blushing handsome face, she couldn't help but laugh! Brother must not have expected Xiao Bai to grow into a seductive woman overnight. Now, anyone who saw Xiao Bai would likely be smitten; she was too beautiful. Truly worthy of being a fox spirit! Ju Xin thought to herself!