In the beginning.

That vaguely hill-covered and forest-covered place, Lin Tian thought was an island.

And from a distance.

Anyone who saw it would think it was a deserted little island.

It was only the size of half a basketball court, just a deserted island, far from the coast, almost untouched.

From the view.

It did indeed appear like a small island.

But as Lin Tian’s Divine Sense swept across it, he was taken by surprise.

"Did you figure it out?"

Yang Ju, steering the yacht closer to the small island, looked back in surprise at Lin Tian and asked.

"If I’m not mistaken, this isn’t a small island, but the wreckage of a giant ship!"

Lin Tian nodded gently in response, "However, calling it wreckage isn’t quite right, it’s preserved so well! It’s just..."

At this point, the yacht docked at the island’s shore.

Yang Ju was the first to disembark, leading the way, he nodded with a smile and said, "Good eye! It is indeed a shipwreck. But it’s been here for a long, long time... perhaps from ancient times! It’s a giant wooden ship, yet made with such precision; whether it’s the hardness or maneuverability, it’s not much inferior to modern yachts! But it’s half-sunken in the seabed, with only the top mast and vent exposed!"

"Over the long years, this place has become covered in all sorts of moss and trees, making those unaware truly think it’s an island!"

"This ancient wooden ship, its power source, I suspect, is likely water-powered! Utilizing the strength of ocean currents for movement, meaning the energy is endless, which explains the complexity of the mechanical energy below; you’ll understand when you’re down there!"

Listening to Yang Ju’s introduction, Lin Tian couldn’t help but marvel.

He looked around, pondering why no one had discovered this place.

But soon he realized.

The direction they had come from wasn’t behind them, but... in front.

Even Lin Tian was baffled at how he had ended up here.

"Quite astonishing, isn’t it? Nobody has discovered this place! Even if someone had a one in ten thousand chance encounter, they’d just mistake it for an island, never really considering it!"

As if seeing through Lin Tian’s thoughts, Yang Ju continued, "I discovered it by chance during an investigation, and only then did I find the oddity!"

"Marvelous!"

Lin Tian nodded in admiration.

Around the small island, he now discovered there was an Illusion Array, very hidden indeed.

Earlier, he hadn’t managed to detect it.

Especially since this Illusion Array has been here for a long time and remains strong, which speaks to the extraordinary nature of the giant ship.

"Is the entrance below the giant ship?"

Lin Tian pointed at the ground, asking Yang Ju.

"The entrance isn’t here, but the way to the entrance is through the giant ship!"

Yang Ju pushed aside the trees ahead and walked forward, saying, "I suspect this is a giant ship crafted by ancient Immortals! Now, the only place to enter the ship’s interior is the vent!"

Lin Tian followed Yang Ju into the dense forest.

Soon, they indeed saw a place resembling a cave.

It was big enough for one person to enter.

Inside, it was somewhat damp.

In stormy conditions, seawater could flood in.

"You seem to have been here quite a few times!"

Lin Tian’s Divine Sense extended down the vent, finding it was damp and dark inside, with no danger.

Yang Ju had a large bag on the yacht.

Now, he took out two sets of waterproof clothes and a flashlight from the bag, saying to Lin Tian, "I’ve been here several times, there’s no danger inside, but unfortunately, no treasure either! Initially, I found some things, but later I couldn’t find anything else!"

As he spoke, he tossed the other waterproof suit to Lin Tian, but Lin Tian shook his head, not putting it on.

Yang Ju gave Lin Tian a surprised look, a hint of contemplation in his expression.

But he said nothing more, putting away the waterproof suit.

"Let’s go!"

Yang Ju called out, diving first into the cave-like vent.

Lin Tian followed him.

Inside, it was damp, but there was no water.

The vent was winding, but easy enough to walk downward.

The further down they went, the drier it became.

"Where did the floodwater go?"

Lin Tian couldn’t help but ask as he continued downward.

"This ship, an ancient one, has an impressive drainage system, even after countless years!"

Yang Ju glanced back at Lin Tian and explained.

Only.

Soon, he stopped.

He noticed Lin Tian wasn’t damp at all, despite the moisture above the vent.

Generally, one would get wet.

"Mr. Lin, I somewhat guessed your background! But that’s all! I lead the way, bringing you to Stone Island, and that’s it! I won’t inquire further!"

Yang Ju’s expression slightly firmed, speaking gravely to Lin Tian.

Then, without further words, he continued leading the way.

This Yang Ju, certainly played it safe!

Unnecessary knowledge and trouble, he didn’t want to be involved!

Lin Tian nodded approvingly, following behind.

The ancient ship was larger than Lin Tian had imagined.

After circling around and around, they finally reached the bottom of the ship.

Here lay countless intricate Mechanisms, densely packed, wondrous to behold.

At the bottom, a propeller of several meters in size could be seen.

However, the ship’s surroundings were protected by an Array, keeping water out.

"Is this ship docked?"

After a glance around, Lin Tian casually asked Yang Ju.

From the engines below, it seemed the ship was anchored in the sea.

"Mr. Lin guessed right! They were indeed docked, collecting things at sea!"

Yang Ju smiled and nodded, and after walking a bit further, he pointed to a dark entrance ahead, "This is the mining pipeline! Extends directly to the seabed! Not sure what they were collecting, but it’s surely some kind of mineral! Follow the pipeline, and you’ll reach the entrance!"

Hearing this, Lin Tian’s confusion deepened.

Yet he didn’t ask, just followed Yang Ju into the pipeline.

Yang Ju was just an ordinary person, willing to lead the way here; Lin Tian had no concern of deceit or facing dangers beyond his ability.

Just upon entering the pipeline.

Lin Tian sensed something amiss.

Inside, the Spiritual Energy was extremely dense!

Within the pipeline’s decrepit aura, a lot of Spiritual Energy was slowly swirling.

"This pipeline is truly fascinating; upon my first time here, I discovered many Herbal Medicines and antiques, very valuable! And upon entering, one feels rejuvenated!"

Yang Ju, walking in front, took a deep breath and turned to Lin Tian.

This pipeline clearly wasn’t meant for mining, but for collecting Spirit Stones!

With this thought, Lin Tian’s Divine Sense began to probe around the ancient ship again.

Unfortunately, he detected nothing.

Originally, those people must have taken away every Spirit Stone without exception.

Yet within the pipeline, he discovered lingering traces of Spirit Stones.

"On the way back, I’ll collect all these Spirit Stones!"

Lin Tian’s eyes brightened as he pondered secretly.