This Iron Skeleton doesn't offer me much protection, so why not leave it on this skeleton ship and let it be the captain, collecting various skeletons for me in the Wu Ji Sea?
When the Eerie Mist appears, let the skeleton ship enter the Eerie Mist and trade with those beings from the Netherworld to exchange for more netherworld stones.
The more Qin Xuan thought about it, the more suitable it seemed.
With numerous skeletons on the skeleton ship, Qin Xuan was willing to engage in such a no-cost business.
These netherworld stones might prove useful someday.
However, the Iron Skeleton's intelligence was too low, which might make things difficult.
As Qin Xuan pondered, his eyes suddenly lit up.
That's right, Jin Ming can do this.
He immediately released Jin Ming from the Corpse Puppet.
"Master, what are your commands?"
Jin Ming humbly saluted Qin Xuan.
"I want you to control this skeleton ship and collect these skeletons for me in the Wu Ji Sea."
"Remember, the skeleton ship must constantly collect skeletons and then trade with those beings from the Netherworld for more netherworld stones."
"Additionally, I want you to help me observe the situation in the Netherworld. If needed in the future, I will contact you. From now on, you can rest assured and lie low here."
Qin Xuan instructed Jin Ming.
"Yes, Master, rest assured, I will guard this place according to your commands."
Jin Ming said, then burrowed into the Iron Skeleton's body.
Although the Iron Skeleton struggled for a moment, its remaining sliver of intelligence made it instinctively resist.
However, its tiny bit of intelligence was no match for Jin Ming, who quickly gained control of the Iron Skeleton.
"Oh, and during this time, don't stray too far from the Kun Peng Nest. I might still need the skeleton ship."
Next, he was about to enter the Kun Peng Nest. Although Qin Xuan had some confidence in obtaining the Legacy, once he obtained it, leaving wouldn't be so simple.
"Perhaps someone will try to ambush and kill me then."
In such a critical moment, the skeleton ship would naturally be a means of escape.
"The skeleton ship has a notorious reputation, so using it to escape should be feasible then."
After all, in a critical situation, the skeleton ship could potentially be used as cover.
"It's a pity, if I could get the Eerie Mist at a crucial moment, it would be even safer."
Qin Xuan frowned in thought, looking warily at the increasingly faint black mist around him.
When the Eerie Mist completely dispersed, Qin Xuan had to quickly conceal himself, otherwise, if others discovered him on the skeleton ship, they would definitely suspect him.
"It would be troublesome to be targeted by those powerful Cultivators."
Qin Xuan pondered, quietly looking forward, waiting for the Eerie Mist to dissipate.
As the skeleton ship advanced, the Eerie Mist continuously dispersed. Using his Eye Technique, Qin Xuan scanned his surroundings, confirming that there were no other Cloud Boats nearby, and he breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"That's right, the Eerie Mist is nearby, how could others dare to approach casually?"
"However, judging by how the Eerie Mist is fading, it must have stopped expanding long ago and is now dissipating."
Qin Xuan prepared himself, taking Qian Qian with him, and the moment the Eerie Mist dispersed, Qin Xuan plunged directly into the sea.
Affected by the Eerie Mist, there were no sea beasts in this area at the moment.
After confirming there were no issues, Qin Xuan immediately dived into the sea, while simultaneously extending his Mental Energy to probe the surroundings. After confirming no one was nearby, he was about to emerge from the sea.
Just then, a powerful Mental Energy swept across the surface of the sea.
"Be careful, there's a powerful Cultivator probing nearby!"
Han Ye hastily reminded him.
Their Mental Energy was powerful, so they naturally detected someone lurking nearby at the first opportunity.
"Something's not right!"
"This person's strength is very high, at least in the Tianyuan Realm. Don't act rashly."
Han Ye warned Qin Xuan.
If their Mental Energy hadn't been powerful, they wouldn't have discovered the opponent. However, since they had discovered the opponent's great strength, they needed to be careful.
"Wait a little longer!"
Qin Xuan held his breath and submerged, not daring to emerge from the sea.
After this Mental Energy swept past, several more Mental Energies soon swept over, all of them extremely powerful.
"Besides one whose strength should be in the Taiqing Realm, the others should all be in the Tianyuan Realm. Be careful, they must have discovered the skeleton ship and are probing around here. Absolutely do not let them discover you with their Mental Energy."
Han Ye warned Qin Xuan, who nodded silently and continued to hide in the water.
Unlike Mortals, Cultivators like him could remain submerged for a long time.
It wasn't until he had dived several tens of miles, with Cloud Boats already arriving from other directions, that Qin Xuan finally relaxed.
"It seems some Cloud Boats from outside the Eerie Mist have already approached. This is a good thing. Once their probing is over, we can take the opportunity to blend in with the Cloud Boats, and then there won't be any problems."
Han Ye transmitted in a low voice.
Even though he was hiding in Qin Xuan's Sea of Consciousness, he was extremely vigilant at this moment.
"Understood. Going out now would be suicide. The time is not yet ripe."
Qin Xuan rubbed his chin, waiting quietly.
After about a cup of tea's time, a few more Cloud Boats passed by.
"Someone has already gone ahead for us. There's no need to worry now!"
A glint flashed in Qin Xuan's eyes. He burst out of the sea, quickly summoned his Cloud Boat, and then landed on it.
"Phew, that was really dangerous, but the timing was just right."
A smile appeared on Qin Xuan's face. At the same time, a wisp of Mental Energy swept across the sea surface, circled Qin Xuan's Cloud Boat, then left and continued probing towards the rear.
"It seems I've passed."
Qin Xuan raised an eyebrow.
His biggest concern was being targeted. Now it seemed these powerful Cultivators were only using their Mental Energy to probe and weren't particularly concerned about this area.
After confirming there were no issues, Qin Xuan leisurely woke Qian Qian.
"Ying!"
Qian Qian slowly awoke. Seeing Qin Xuan beside her, she was startled, her face turning pale. She hastily clutched her chest and retreated a few steps.
She repeatedly checked her clothes several times, and only after confirming everything was in order did she breathe a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.
It seemed this woman was not as she had previously presented herself.
"Don't worry, I didn't touch you. I, Qin Xuan, have no intention of taking advantage of others, and besides, you and I are allies."
Shrugging, Qin Xuan looked at Qian Qian playfully, his gaze deliberately lingering on her.
Qin Xuan's gaze startled Qian Qian, and she instinctively shrank back.
But then she reacted, deliberately straightening her chest, and looked at Qin Xuan fearlessly.
"I thought Young Master was a beast, but now it seems Young Master is truly a gentleman."
"Of course."
Qin Xuan smiled and said. Hearing this, Qian Qian pouted.
"With such a beautiful woman like me by your side, and you remain unmoved, should I say you're a gentleman or worse than a beast?"
Hearing the insinuation in Qian Qian's words, Qin Xuan glanced at her, then shook his head in disdain.
This woman was clearly terrified, but she was putting on a strong front.
However, he didn't want to expose her.
He was unaware of the forces and background behind this woman, so he still needed to be careful.
Qin Xuan was not a sex-crazed fiend, so he naturally wouldn't do something like taking advantage of others.
