"Greetings, Fellow Cultivator," the middle-aged man said, clasping his fists. He then flashed a faint smile, which defused the incredibly tense ambiance.

The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon was slightly taken aback. Had this guy really been scared by my own domineering aura? He couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

So, he also clasped his fists in a semblance of a salute and grinned, saying, "I must admit, I'm in dire straits and have no Spirit Stones to spare."

"Even a hero can be stumped by a lack of money. I can understand your current predicament, Fellow Cultivator. How about this? I have a suggestion, if you'd be willing to hear it?" the middle-aged man said with a smile.

"I'd be glad to hear the details," the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon nodded.

It seems my cultivation base of Heavenly Fate Realm Level 5 has given him quite a shock, he thought. The guards of the Tianxing Commercial Firm don't want to cause trouble with me either. They're somewhat clever.

"This flying vessel is often troubled by demon beasts along the way. If our guards prove insufficient, we would be grateful if you, Fellow Cultivator, could lend a hand to help us eliminate them," the middle-aged man said, clasping his fists.

"No problem. Or I could just scare them off..." the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon laughed heartily.

They're just insignificant demon beasts. A mere wisp of my dragon might would be enough to make them retreat in fear. Why would I even need to lift a finger? It would be a sheer waste of time.

"Then, many thanks, Fellow Cultivator! Please, board the ship." Receiving the red-robed young man's approval, the middle-aged man was overjoyed. He immediately took two steps back and, with a sweep of his hand, made a welcoming gesture.

"Thank you." With an air of triumph, the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon boarded the ship, his hands clasped behind his back.

I didn't use a single Spirit Stone. Not only did I help Lei Qinian get on board, but I also got on myself. The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon was very satisfied with his performance.

I wonder if Master is observing this with his Divine Sense? If he is, I'm sure he'd give me full marks for this!

After the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon left, Zhou Chun An finally let out a long sigh of relief.

A sinister glint flashed in his eyes, yet it was tinged with a hint of helplessness.

That Lei Qinian really has some damn good luck, being protected by a Destiny Realm senior from the Demon Clan! There's no chance for me to make a move this time. After all, I'm just a minor steward; my authority doesn't extend to challenging a Heaven-Destined Great Demon.

Zhou Chun An shook his head. Suppressing the frustration in his heart, he shouted to those behind him, "Continue!"

The queue slowly started moving again. One by one, they filed past Zhou Chun An's desk, handed over their Spirit Stones, and then boarded the ship.

This ferry was enormous, over a thousand feet long, with many rooms available for Cultivators to rest and use for their cultivation.

These rooms were of various classes: single rooms, suites, and multi-person shared rooms.

Lei Qinian, not having many valuables and being short on funds, chose a ten-person shared room. This room cost ten Spirit Stones per day.

Just as Lei Qinian had finished the room registration and was about to leave, he suddenly heard someone call him from behind.

"Lei Qinian, which room did you pick?" the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon asked with a grin, strolling over with his hands behind his back.

"Oh, Senior, it's you! I chose a ten-person room," Lei Qinian replied hurriedly and respectfully.

"Alright, then I'll take this room too," the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon said with a smile.

The middle-aged Destiny Realm man from the guard contingent, who was also nearby, quickly interjected, "Fellow Cultivator, your status is honored. How could you stay in such a ten-person room? Please, take a single room instead."

"Haha, no need! I boarded this ship without spending a single Spirit Stone. If I were to shamelessly take a single room now, I wouldn't feel right about it. If you're really looking out for me, just assign me this ten-person room. Letting me stay with this young friend here is good enough..." The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon patted the middle-aged man's shoulder as he spoke.

The middle-aged man was speechless with exasperation.

He could also see that this young man from the Demon Clan seemed to be showing particular care for that Nirvana Realm Young monk. Although he didn't know why, he suspected there was some hidden reason behind it.

The middle-aged man didn't feel it was appropriate to ask, so he had a nearby staff member assign them the room, informing them that no fee would be charged.

Lei Qinian was utterly astonished to see this unfold.

He hadn't expected this Demon Clan senior, who seemed to look out for him, would actually want to squeeze into the same room with him.

Could it be true, as the senior said, that he's really staying here because he has no Spirit Stones?

"Senior, I still have some Spirit Stones. How about I get a single room for you?" Worried about causing embarrassment by saying it aloud in public, Lei Qinian specifically sent a voice transmission to the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon to convey his thoughts.

"No need. This old man is tough; a ten-person room is fine. Just having a place to catch some sleep is enough," the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon chuckled, sending a voice transmission to decline Lei Qinian's kind offer.

What a peculiar senior! Lei Qinian felt a bit helpless and could only nod silently to himself.

After completing the procedures, Lei Qinian and the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon, guided by a staff member, arrived at the living area for the ten-person rooms.

The ten-person rooms were located in the belly of the ferry. The location wasn't ideal, but it was extremely cheap, so many Cultivators were willing to stay there.

Lei Qinian hadn't boarded particularly early, so many of the ten-person rooms here were already occupied.

They walked down the corridor until Lei Qinian stopped at the door of room number twenty-eight.

"Senior, this is it," Lei Qinian said respectfully.

"Let's go in." The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon nodded, casually glancing inside.

Eight people were already occupying the room. With the two of them, it would be exactly ten.

The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon glanced at the adjacent room, number twenty-seven, and saw it was also full. He nodded. I roughly understand the room assignment rules here, he thought.

Lei Qinian pushed the door open and entered. As soon as he stepped inside, he felt sixteen piercing gazes lock onto him simultaneously.

Being stared at by so many people, Lei Qinian felt quite uneasy, but he steeled himself and walked further in.

The room contained ten beds arranged in a single row. The first eight occupants had taken the beds from left to right, leaving two beds vacant at the far end.

Lei Qinian walked forward with his head lowered, while the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon followed slowly behind, observing the eight people in the room as they went.

Among the eight people, two were at the Destiny Realm, and the remaining six were Nirvana Realm Cultivators.

"Hello, everyone..." With so many eyes on him, Lei Qinian felt extremely uncomfortable, as if there were spikes on his back. He walked past them, nodding continuously and offering greetings with a forced smile.

The Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon, from behind, patted Lei Qinian's shoulder and sneered, "Don't bother with them."

Hearing the red-robed young man's remark, an old man who appeared to be the leader among the eight—a Heavenly Fate Realm Level Eight expert—frowned and said coldly, "You two can stay here, but... do not disturb our cultivation."

Hearing this provocative statement, the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon instantly became furious.

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