Chapter 308: Chapter 199: Su Qinglian: Turn the raw rice into cooked rice, right?

Liu Ying Ziyi mused, "It seems our two families’ intelligence networks should cooperate on this."

"Mm, that’s a must."

Su Qinglian said with a smile, "Once I get some results on my end, why don’t the two of us go on a trip ourselves? We’ll definitely be able to catch him and bring him back!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ying Ziyi’s dignified, beautiful face flushed slightly. After some thought, she didn’t refuse.

"Well... alright, then. But should we bring Bingchan and the other girls?"

Su Qinglian gave her a peculiar look and asked:

"Once you find him, you’re planning to get him into bed and make it official, aren’t you?"

Liu Ying Ziyi’s face turned even redder, but she didn’t shy away from the question.

"Of course. They already have a marriage contract. To avoid any unforeseen complications, it’s the right thing to do!"

At a time like this, there was no need for modesty, subtlety, or tact. Securing the opportunity was the top priority.

Su Qinglian frowned in thought. "In that case, wouldn’t my Lu Hua Palace be at a disadvantage? Perhaps... I should bring a few of my own girls along?"

’Since that Child of Destiny is fond of beautiful women and has strong worldly desires, this measure is clearly the right medicine for the ailment. Who knows, it might have an unexpected effect?’

"Suit yourself."

Liu Ying Ziyi smiled. ’This arrangement isn’t bad either,’ she thought.

’Then again, this best friend of mine has never had a Dao Companion. When the time comes, maybe it would be better to have her enter the ring herself? The effect might be even better.’

...

In the icy depths of the Deep Sea.

Ling Changqing, Meng Feiyu, and Tang Qiu Yao had already dived to a depth of over six hundred *zhang*.

At this depth, the Fenghuo Panyun Bell hovered overhead. The Magical Treasure’s curtain of light was being squeezed inward by the terrifying water pressure, and the rate of Magical Power consumption had also multiplied several times.

However, Ling Changqing still had power to spare and didn’t find it difficult to bear.

After advancing to a Golden Core Master, his strength and foundation were on a completely different level compared to his time in Foundation Establishment. Entering and exiting the Deep Sea was like strolling through his own backyard.

As the Supreme Profound Oceanic Soft Water Technique circulated silently, a massive underwater vortex slowly spun around him. More and more Profound Water Essence gathered from all directions, transforming into countless specks of light that merged into the depths of his bloodline.

Occasionally, hideous and ugly sea fish and Sea Beasts would accidentally blunder into the vortex and become trapped by its terrifying suction. Even Third Grade Sea Beasts found it difficult to escape immediately.

Tang Qiu Yao and Meng Feiyu would then act decisively, killing them all and collecting their bodies in their Storage Pouches.

Before long, over a hundred second rank and Third Grade sea fish and Sea Beasts had become the two women’s spoils of war.

These creatures were an excellent choice whether taken back as ingredients for their own use or sold to a merchant guild.

The environment here wasn’t dark; on the contrary, it was quite bright.

The light came from glowing moss growing on the reefs, certain translucent, glowing jellyfish floating in the water, and the dense carpet of luminous seaweed and kelp on the seafloor.

Thus, Ling Changqing could easily see his surroundings. With his cultivation as a Golden Core Master, any movement within a radius of several hundred *zhang* was clearly visible.

"...Husband, this should be a good enough spot, right?"

Tang Qiu Yao said softly. She had already spotted a large patch of Silver Ice Silk Moss growing on a distant mountain face.

This was a Third Rank Low Grade medicinal ingredient that could only survive in the Deep Sea environment. A single *tael* of Silver Ice Silk Moss could be sold on the market for about three Middle grade Spirit Stones.

Ling Changqing saw it too. If they harvested the entire patch of medicinal herbs, it should weigh over ten *jin*.

"Let’s gather this first, then we’ll continue deeper."

Ling Changqing said. Since he could still hold on, they could naturally go to even deeper parts of the seabed.

The greater the depth, the more untouched by man, and the more good things they could find.

Although the Deep Sea teemed with more deadly beasts that were impossible to guard against, that was only for ordinary cultivators.

With Ling Changqing’s supreme Destiny, he could basically avoid the vast majority of dangers and hidden threats.

The three of them gracefully approached, forming a spell for the Object Control Technique. They pulled all the moss clinging to the reef’s surface over to them and sealed it inside a Cold Jade Box.

In the distance, a sea turtle the size of a water basin, its carapace covered in colorful patterns, swam slowly over. When it was about a hundred *zhang* away, it seemed to sense something and hurriedly swam off.

Its Spiritual Sense seemed to be particularly sharp, allowing it to realize something was wrong early on and escape the danger in time.

After harvesting the Silver Ice Silk Moss, Ling Changqing led the two women deeper into the seabed.

Seven hundred *zhang*, eight hundred *zhang*, nine hundred *zhang*...

It wasn’t until they reached the seafloor at a depth of a thousand *zhang* that Ling Changqing began to feel significant pressure. The rate at which his own Luck and Fortune were being consumed had also quickened considerably.

Moreover, the Defense screen of the Fenghuo Panyun Bell was starting to feel overwhelmed. If they continued downward, the terrifying water pressure might damage the Magical Treasure itself.

"This is about it,"

Ling Changqing said. "We can stay here for a day and a night. How much we can find will be up to fate."

At a depth of a thousand *zhang*, the surrounding environment was markedly different from the region five to six hundred *zhang* deep. There were many more unfamiliar fish and Sea Beasts.

Some of them didn’t look large and appeared delicate, exquisite, and harmless, but in reality, they were terrifying beasts close to Rank Four.

Provoking them would undoubtedly have very serious consequences.

The trio was on the ridge of a large mountain. A few dozen *zhang* away, the sea plunged into an even deeper region, pitch-black and unspeakably gloomy and terrifying.

Tang Qiu Yao couldn’t help but shiver. Her full, slender body pressed close to Ling Changqing, as if only this could make her feel a little safer.

Meng Feiyu’s reaction was much calmer. After all, she was the reincarnation of a former Great Power. She had seen scenes far more dangerous than this, so naturally, she wasn’t too concerned.

"Husband, what’s that?" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

As Tang Qiu Yao looked around, she spotted a bright red, flame-shaped object at the foot of a sea rock several *zhang* high not far away. It was emitting wisps of heat.

As they got closer, she could see clearly that it was a Nine-leaf Ginseng, about two feet tall, with gnarled roots as red as blood. It gave off a faint, fragrant aroma.

In this incredibly cold, extremely harsh, and dangerous Deep Sea environment, this ginseng was thriving, its heat palpable.

"This is a Deep Sea Nine-leaf Flame Mushroom. It should be over a thousand years old, which makes it a Third Grade Spirit Medicine."

Ling Changqing said softly.

This item was not only one of the main ingredients for refining the Crystal Condensation and Transcendence Pill, but it could also be used to concoct various other important Third Grade Elixirs.

Tang Qiu Yao’s expression was joyful, but she immediately looked around warily. "There aren’t any dangerous beasts lurking nearby, are there?"

"Don’t worry. Just go ahead and dig it up. I’ll handle any trouble."

Ling Changqing said gently.

Tang Qiu Yao agreed and stepped forward, beginning to dig it up carefully.

A few breaths later, the priceless Deep Sea Nine-leaf Flame Mushroom was successfully in her possession. She treasured it, sealing it away in a Cold Jade Box.

Just then, a low roar echoed out. From a hidden cave at the base of the sea rock, a sleek, glistening Silver Backed Ghost Claw Ape Demon suddenly shot out.

Seeing that the treasure it had guarded day and night was gone, the Demon was instantly enraged. It bared its fangs and roared at the three intruders, its aura skyrocketing.

"You want to fight? Too bad you’re a little too weak!"

Ling Changqing chuckled. As Spiritual Light flickered around him, the massive underwater vortex reappeared, instantly immobilizing the Third Grade beast.

Before it could use any techniques to counterattack, the Cloud Serpent Sword in Ling Changqing’s hand shot out as a brilliant rainbow of sword light. It wrapped lightly around the beast’s neck and sliced its head clean off.

A breath later, the creature’s Inner Core landed smoothly in Ling Changqing’s hand.

"Let’s keep searching. There should be more good things in this area."

Ling Changqing said.

Sure enough, the two women soon discovered a second Deep Sea Nine-leaf Flame Mushroom, this one even larger than the last.

Ling Changqing repeated the process, having Tang Qiu Yao excavate it while he dealt with the beast guarding the Spirit Medicine and harvested its Inner Core.

And so, after searching for more than an hour, they found a total of eight Deep Sea Nine-leaf Flame Mushrooms in the area, along with over ten other types of Third Grade Spirit Medicines, such as Purple Ice Orchids, Nightmare Soul Vines, and Blood Crown Mushrooms.

"This Deep Sea Region is a true treasure trove!"

Tang Qiu Yao exclaimed with emotion.

Meng Feiyu smiled. "It’s a treasure trove for our Husband, but for others, it’s a hellish nightmare!"

That was true. Without Ling Changqing’s supreme Destiny to suppress the dangers, even ordinary Golden Core Masters who could make it down here would inevitably be swarmed by hordes of Deep Sea beasts. They would either have to flee for their lives or be torn apart and devoured.