Ying Ruoli had also heard about some of the things that happened before, so she naturally knew what Ji Yuan was referring to.
"Since you know about Xianxia Island, it seems you are not just searching aimlessly."
Ji Yuan only half agreed with what the Dragon Girl said and spoke.
"The Grand Master of the Daxiu Dynasty can mobilize such a large fleet, so he is quite trustworthy. However, we may not be able to find the gate of Xianxia Island by searching like this, and we may not be able to find any panacea."
Ying Ruoli smiled.
"Uncle Ji, then you don't know."
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
Ji Yuan asked with a little surprise, only to see the Dragon Girl looking at the chief supervisor at the bow of the ship.
"Even I, who has been hiding in Tongtian River for many years, have heard of the name of Xianxia Island. My brother once had a drinking buddy who was suppressed by the immortal cultivators of Xianxia Island. It is rumored that this island is located in the East China Sea, and some say that this island is in the North Sea. Some people also say that this island may be in the outer wasteland sea..."
Ji Yuan frowned. He had heard rumors before that Xianxia Island was in the East China Sea.
"Could it be possible that Xianxia Island will move again?"
"I don't know about this, Ruoli, but I have certainly heard of these versions. I also know of stories about mortals who accidentally landed on the island and received gifts from immortals. These people also returned home safely. Some of these stories are well documented and not all are fake."
The Dragon Girl paused for a moment before continuing.
"On the contrary, ordinary practitioners, if they have no connection with the island, may not be able to find Xianxia Island even if they have the ability to fly."
Ji Yuan looked at the bow thoughtfully.
"In that case, the Imperial Master of the Daxiu Dynasty does have some tricks up his sleeve. He asked them to sail across the seas in search of Xianxia Island. On the one hand, he hoped to find Xianxia Island directly by chance, and on the other hand, he also hoped that the immortal cultivators of Xianxia Island would be moved by their sincerity."
From the few words that the Dragon Girl just said, Ji Yuan was basically certain that the immortal cultivators on Xianxia Island should still be relatively kind-hearted, and he had also heard rumors about the cultivators on Xianxia Island slaying demons and eliminating evil.
Ying Ruoli looked at the long fleet shrouded in fog.
"Just like Uncle Ji said, it's still just a matter of luck. Perhaps for the Daxiu Dynasty, it's a good deal to have such a fleet to try their luck."
Ji Yuan also nodded.
"Indeed, this may not be the only place where the Daxiu Dynasty has placed its bets. Who knows, there may be many capable people in the court, such as the imperial master who knows the customs of Xianxia Island."
Ying Ruoli rarely sighed.
"That's true, but these people are so pitiful..."
Ji Yuan looked at the Dragon Girl. After all, she was the Chilong who was the God of the River. If she were any other monster, he would have nothing to do with the life and death of these people.
"I have seen the imperial family before. Although I cannot generalize, I have to say that for the emperor of the Great Dynasty, the lives of such a fleet of people should not be of great concern."
Even if there were less than a hundred ships left, there were still tens of thousands of people on board, and it was possible that a similar number had already been sacrificed.
"Looking at the way this person spoke, he didn't seem to be very enthusiastic at all. I think he has become discouraged about this job. Let's try to persuade them."
"Persuade? How can we persuade? We don't have any elixir of immortality."
The dragon girl looked at Ji Yuan in confusion.
"Is there one on Xianxia Island? They have been searching for it for eight years, but now they are unable to leave because of an imperial decree. They would like to go home if they have any chance."
"I have persisted for eight years without turning back. Can they listen?"
The Dragon Girl looked at Ji Yuan. Could it be that her Uncle Ji was planning to use his magical powers to threaten them, or directly use his magical powers to force them to turn back
Ji Yuan smiled, thinking that Ying Ruoli went out less often after all.
"Rather than looking for an elixir, it's better to say we're looking for an island. Rather than looking for an island, it's better to say we're looking for an immortal. If we meet an immortal, what difference does it make whether we're in the sea or on an island? This 'immortal' should have some weight, right?"
Ying Ruoli suddenly realized what was going on. She never considered herself an immortal, and just now she had been a little ignorant of the situation and did not consider her close Uncle Ji an immortal. But if she thought about it carefully, it was still unclear whether there was an immortal with the same level of Taoism and realm as Uncle Ji on Xianxia Island.
The fleet was still moving slowly and the drumbeats never stopped, but after a while, the fog began to dissipate.
As the fog dissipated, the sea surface suddenly became much clearer. The crew members, who had been feeling a little depressed, felt more cheerful, and the drummers whose arms were sore were able to rest.
The Chief Consul also breathed a sigh of relief, but a voice suddenly sounded beside him.
"This gentleman should be the commander of this fleet, right?"
"who!"
The Chief Consul was startled by the sound and took two steps away. He was immediately surrounded by guards holding weapons.
However, the Chief Consul immediately raised his hand to stop his men's actions.
The man was wearing a wide-sleeved green shirt, with long hair flowing down in front of his temples and a jade hairpin pinned on top of his hair. When he turned around to look at him, his face was clean-shaven and his age was unknown. His pair of pale eyes were particularly eye-catching because they were opened to their normal size and facing him directly.
The Chief Inspector touched the jade pendant hanging at his side with one hand. There was no burning sensation at such a close distance, which meant that the other party was not a monster.
The Chief Consul, his heartbeat quickening slightly, asked carefully.
"When did you board the ship, and when did you reach me?"
Ji Yuan answered bluntly.
"That's about the time you lament that you'll never be able to return home."
"Then, then Your Excellency, are you a fairy from Xianxia Island? Is the fairy island nearby?"
Everyone around looked around because of this, but the sea was boundless and there was not even a bulge.
Ji Yuan glanced at the jade pendant on the waist of the chief supervisor. He had not noticed it just now, but it was the other party's action that caught Ji Yuan's attention. Now it seems that it is something with a connection.
"No need to look for it. Xianxia Island is not nearby, and I am not an immortal from Xianxia Island."
The Consul General was slightly disappointed but then immediately perked up.
"Then Immortal Master, you are indeed an immortal, right?"
Ji Yuan smiled, this guy is quite a smart guy.
"From the perspective of ordinary people, it is indeed enough for me to be an immortal."
The Chief Consul immediately bowed and the guards and crew members behind him followed suit and also bowed and kowtowed.
"I am Qiao Yong, the chief supervisor of the Imperial Palace, and I am here to meet you, Immortal Master!" "I am here to meet you, Immortal Master!"
Ji Yuan did not dodge. After accepting the bow, he looked at Qiao Yong.
"The jade pendant on your waist is quite interesting. I heard that you also encountered evil spirits when you went out to sea. Aren't you afraid that I am the transformed evil spirit?"
Qiao Yong stood up and shook his head.
"This jade pendant was given to me by my great master, the Xiezhi pendant. It is good at distinguishing the forms of demons and evil spirits, and can also distinguish between immortals and mortals. If a demon or evil spirit approaches, the jade pendant will become extremely hot. If an immortal comes, the jade pendant will become cool and comfortable. It will not react to mortals."
"oh!"
Ji Yuan nodded in understanding, which saved a lot of trouble.
However, Qiao Yong didn't say all of his words. Before he went out to sea, the National Master gave him a bunch of talismans and instruments and told him these few words, and then he said one more sentence at the end.
If you encounter someone who is obviously not ordinary, but the jade pendant still has no reaction, then the person is naturally more extraordinary. It is up to you to judge whether it is a blessing or a curse.
But Ji Yuan cared very much about the name of this jade pendant.
"Xiezhi?"
If someone else heard this name, they might still be wondering how to write it, but Ji Yuan suddenly thought of something. Isn't this a kind of divine beast that can distinguish between good and evil? It's just that the source of this knowledge is from his previous life.
"This is what the Immortal wrote..."
After Qiao Yong gestured twice, Ji Yuan knew that he was right, so he waved his hand to stop him.
"I know how to write it. Was this jade pendant given to me by your Imperial Master?"
"Exactly!"
Qiao Yong answered respectfully.
"Where is the Daxiu Dynasty?"
"In reply to the Immortal, my Daxiu Dynasty is located in Hengzhou in the northern border, and is a great dynasty along the southern coast!"
Ji Yuan could decipher a lot of meaning from these few simple sentences. Qiao Yong actually knew the term Hengzhou in the Northern Territory, and the national master in the country did not seem to be without means. It was obvious that this dynasty was not simple either, at least much stronger than those people in Yunzhou who believed that the land they lived in was the only one in the world.
Ji Yuan had already made up his mind at this moment. He would first inquire about the Xiezhi. If he couldn't find out anything elsewhere, he would go and ask the national master. But for now, he would just do as usual.
"I heard that you were going to Xianxia Island to ask for the elixir?"
"Yes! If we don't get anything, we will never be able to return home. The emperor's order is as heavy as a mountain..."
Ji Yuan nodded and said calmly.
"Then go back and tell your Imperial Master that I will go to the Xianyou Conference in Jiufeng Mountain in a few years, and the Xianxia Island immortals will also go. At that time, I will help you ask if this matter can be accomplished. Since he knows Xianxia Island, he should also know about the Xianyou Conference. Let your Imperial Master go and tell the emperor."
Since the intention is for them to gain something, then Ji Yuan's words can actually be regarded as a gain, or even a great gain. Normally speaking, as long as there are people like the national master, they will definitely be able to pass the test. At worst, they will suffer a small loss, which is much better than drifting on the sea and dying in a foreign land.
Qiao Yong and his deputies around him looked at each other.
"This... May I ask the Immortal's name?"
"My last name is Ji, and everyone calls me Mr. Ji. It's up to you to decide whether to believe this or not. That's all I have to say. I'll take my leave now."
After saying this, Ji Yuan jumped out of the bow of the boat and flew away into the air. When he was a little further away, he saw waves on the sea and a huge creature appeared through the sea water. It was actually a giant whale, and there was a person on its back who was not clearly visible.
When the green-robed immortal landed, the man on the back of the giant sea beast bowed to him, and then the two of them stepped on the whale's back and left in a direction in the sea. They disappeared in just a moment.