After a day of sailing, the fishing boat had reached the deep-sea area.

Azure sky and azure waves merged with the horizon, reflecting the sunlight, splendid and magnificent.

Today's sea was not very choppy; the fishing boat sailed steadily, its slight rocking like a gently swinging cradle.

Inside the cabin, Tang Rao packed up the six spirit bones in front of him.

After consuming fifteen million breaths of Spiritual Energy, Tang Rao had successfully entered the initial phase of Open Light.

Tang Rao planned to use the million breaths of Spiritual Energy contained in the remaining two spirit bones to advance to the first level of the Nine Deaths Undying Body. If it wasn't enough, there were Blood Spirit Pills in the Space Token; he could set up a simple Spirit Gathering Array to store the Spiritual Energy in the spirit bones.

"Tang Rao, don't stay cooped up in the cabin, come out and have a look—the weather's really nice, we might even spot some whales," Wang Xidi's voice came from outside the room.

"Alright, I'll be right there." Tang Rao responded and stood up to open the door.

Outside the door, Wang Xidi was dressed simply, in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, with a pair of sneakers, clean and neat.

Her hair was tied into a ponytail, black and shiny, and looked particularly beautiful.

"Let's go." Tang Rao gave Wang Xidi a smile; the little girl was quite nice. After a day of getting to know her, she talked more and always greeted him with a smile.

The two walked side by side, with Wang Xidi's hands clasped behind her, occasionally turning her head to look at Tang Rao.

"Are you attending school, Xidi?" asked Tang Rao.

"Yeah, I'm at college in Sui City, and just happened to be on summer break, so I came back," Wang Xidi said, nodding her head.

"That's quite a coincidence, I'm also a college student at Sui City University." Tang Rao said with a smile, surprised to learn that Wang Xidi also studied in Sui City.

"Really! But I'm not at Sui City University, I'm at the Sui City Film Academy. My dream is to become a director and make a movie about the sea," said Wang Xidi.

Tang Rao looked at Wang Xidi's hopeful face; having a dream was a wonderful thing.

"Don't forget me when you, Director Wang, become famous," Tang Rao joked.

"What are you saying, renting a boat for two million, you must be wealthy," Wang Xidi pouted.

Soon, the two reached the deck.

The crew members greeted them with smiles.

The crew members chosen by Wang Dachuan were very good and experienced. Apart from a thirty-year-old youngster, the others were uncles around Wang Dachuan's age, giving off a very trustworthy vibe.

"Uncle Wang, how's it going?" Tang Rao walked up to Wang Dachuan and asked with a smile.

"I've been keeping an eye out for you," said Wang Dachuan, "but we're not far out enough; the chances of seeing large whales are quite small."

Tang Rao nodded; Wang Dachuan was an experienced fisherman and knew a lot about these things.

All the way, Tang Rao had the Abyssal Worm follow behind the boat, but it hadn't spotted any whales.

However, it did encounter a few dolphins, which the Abyssal Worm devoured.

Speaking of which, the Abyssal Worm was quite selective; not only could it move underground, but it was also adept in water, and after advancing to the Nascent Soul's strength, it could even fly.

A capable combatant in sea, land, and air.

...

In the following two days, Tang Rao spent the Spiritual Energy within the remaining two spirit bones, using it all to temper his body. However, as Tang Rao had expected, the requirement of Spiritual Energy for the Nine Deaths Undying Body had become incredibly demanding.

Ten million breaths of Spiritual Energy were swallowed up as if dropping stones into the sea.

The remaining twenty thousand Blood Spirit Pills were also used by Tang Rao with the Spirit Gathering Array to extract the Spiritual Energy and store up to eighteen million breaths of Spiritual Energy, which was pretty good.

As for the whales, the Abyssal Worm did find one during this time, but it was a melon-headed whale, a small whale about two meters long and weighing two hundred kilograms, not much different from dolphins.

...

Meanwhile, within the Tiandu Jiang Family's courtyard, a middle-aged man in his fifties stood.

With jet-black hair but a white beard, he was dressed in a black robe with a longsword hanging at his waist, his gaze cold and indifferent.

In front of the man stood a group of high-ranking members of the Jiang Family.

"Has the Eclipser been here?" the middle-aged man asked indifferently.

"Yes, he has been here." Jiang Langhuan spoke out from the crowd.

The Jiang Family did not blame Jiang Langhuan for speaking up, as it was well known that she had reached the Foundation Establishment Stage. In the Jiang Family, apart from the reclusive old ancestor, she was considered the strongest presence.

"Where is he?" the middle man continued.

"He left."

"Where did he go?"

"I do not know," Jiang Langhuan replied succinctly and plainly.

She knew that the less she spoke at this moment, the fewer mistakes she would make.

Shi E Dao had been killed by Tang Rao, but she could not say this. Because once she spoke carelessly, it was very likely that the other party would seek out Tang Rao to kill him, which she did not want to see.

"Is that so?" The middle-aged man looked at Jiang Langhuan, his eyes narrowing slightly.

A strong spiritual energy centered on him, pressuring all members of the Jiang Family.

"I'll give you one more chance; do not attempt to deceive me. Otherwise, none of you will leave here alive," the middle-aged man threatened fiercely, his eyes even more savage.

A towering Sword Intent made people shudder in fear.

"I truly do not know," Jiang Langhuan breathed out, her tone firm.

"Courting death!" The middle-aged man roared, holding a longsword, his aura going wild.

"Sword Saint, hope you have been well," suddenly, a faint voice came.

Zeng Yan stood on the roof of the Jiang Family's house, his eyes smiling as he looked at the middle-aged man.

"Zeng Yan?" Seeing Zeng Yan, the Sword Saint's brows furrowed. Why would this guy appear here? A coincidence? Or does the disappearance of Eclipser really have something to do with this Jiang Family?

"Why would the Sword Saint need to trouble some mere mortals? You are looking for Shi E Dao, aren't you?" Zeng Yan remarked.

"Do you know anything?"

"Of course." Zeng Yan nodded, calm and composed.

"This Jiang Family has some connection with me, and the matter of Shi E Dao truly has nothing to do with them. If Sword Saint wishes to find Shi E Dao, you can head to Sui City to look for a person named Tang Rao; he should know," Zeng Yan told the Sword Saint softly.

Jiang Langhuan's expression changed slightly.

Who was this Zeng Yan? How did he know?

And why did he want to harm Tang Rao?

"Tang Rao? Zeng Yan, be careful with your words," the Sword Saint narrowed his eyes, his aura locking onto Zeng Yan standing above.

"Zeng Yan does not dare to speak recklessly; whether it is true or not, Sword Saint will know once you visit Sui City," Zeng Yan remained smiling, his face and eyes calm and steady.

"I shall take your word for it," the Sword Saint lowered his arm, stepping away from the hilt.

That extreme Sword Intent suddenly dissipated.

The Jiang Family members gasped for air, a few of them even sitting on the ground with weak legs, their bodies drenched in cold sweat.

Watching the Sword Saint leave, Zeng Yan pursed his lips, a fierce light flashing in his eyes.

Sooner or later, the Sword Saint would investigate Tang Rao. It might as well be him who told the Sword Saint directly, so he could gain the upper hand.

"Little Tang Rao, better not let me down. Don't waste all the hope I'm putting on you," Zeng Yan muttered to himself and did not linger any longer, turning around and disappearing.

...

"Tang Rao, come out quick, it's spouting! It's a water spout!" On the fishing boat in the depths of the Neihai Sea, Wang Xidi's excited voice was heard.

Inside the room, Tang Rao's thoughts immediately went astray.

Are you playing some kind of exciting game alone?

Coming out of the room, Wang Xidi grabbed Tang Rao's hand and rushed towards the deck.

As soon as he reached the deck, Tang Rao heard a sound like a steam whistle, deep and intense. Shortly after, a huge pillar of water burst forth from the azure sea, about four or five meters high and very thick.

"Tang Rao, it's a whale spouting!" Wang Xidi's eyes shone, overflowing with excitement.

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