That idiot from the Sword Sect turned out to be a lucky charm.

Chapter 66 Exploring the Secret Realm

It's not that everyone doesn't want to move quickly, it's just that the conditions don't allow it!

The entire secret realm is underwater—the resistance of water isn't huge, but it's not insignificant either. Without channeling their spiritual energy, even walking steadily in the water wouldn't be easy.

Furthermore, this secret realm may be fraught with danger, and even out of caution, no one would dare to rush in recklessly.

Fortunately, the entire secret realm seemed to be located in the deepest part of the ocean, without the turbulent waves on the surface; otherwise, their journey to the secret realm would have been twice as difficult.

As we traveled along, this secret realm seemed to stretch endlessly.

Longquan and his guards, who were in front of him, each held a luminous pearl for illumination.

The beads were as large as a fist, and although they were jet black, they emitted a faint, eerie glow underwater. Because of their large number, they illuminated the area around them, allowing them to see clearly several meters away.

Lin Zhifeng and Ding Mo followed behind them, looking around as they went.

This secret realm contains many enormous, unidentified aquatic plants, among which are some fish, shrimp, and other creatures.

To Lin Zhifeng, a complete layman, these fish and shrimp were just ordinary marine creatures, devoid of any cultivation. In layman's terms: they hadn't yet reached the point of becoming sentient!

With so many of them and lights on, they stood out conspicuously in the dark seabed.

As they ventured deeper, more and more sea creatures surfaced to spy on them. Some, less intelligent but bolder, even swam up to them, wanting a closer look.

When a sunfish that was more than ten meters long swam over, Lin Zhifeng couldn't help but take out his Crane Cry sword and decisively killed the sunfish.

He then skillfully collected the sunfish carcass into a special storage bag.

The other fish, shrimp, crabs, and turtles that had come to watch these outsiders were so frightened by his actions that they scattered in all directions, driven by their biological instincts, and fled for their lives.

Longquan and his guards, who were walking ahead, were startled by the sudden panic of the sea creatures and immediately became tense and on guard. By the time they realized what had happened, they probably cursed under their breath, though they didn't say it aloud.

Lin Zhifeng didn't mind and chuckled as he said to Ding Mo, "Uncle-Master, did you know? The flesh of this sunfish is very delicious, perfect for grilling. I brought some seasonings with me this time. I'll grill some for you to try after we settle in tonight."

Ding Mo nodded and said, "Okay!"

Longquan's lips twitched as he listened, unsure where to begin his吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments). In the end, he held back and said nothing, and the group resumed their journey.

Lin Zhifeng didn't rest after that; he caught a king crab the size of a car wheel; a lobster as tall as a person; and a giant clam the size of a millstone...

Every time he made a new discovery, he couldn't help but share the way he ate it and how it tasted with Ding Mo. Ding Mo listened patiently, nodding or replying with a "okay." Although he wasn't a talkative person, he was a good conversationalist. He would listen attentively to every word and always responded. This made Lin Zhifeng very satisfied, and he felt that Ding Mo was a good travel companion.

Longquan and his group, walking ahead, had gone from looking down on him to disdain, and finally to numbness. Whatever, they needed his help anyway. As long as they didn't cause any major trouble, they could eat whatever they wanted…

As they traveled, aside from encountering giant sharks and whales attracted by the light, which they dealt with together, Longquan and the others simply continued their journey mechanically. Only Lin Zhifeng seemed to be having a great time and making a fortune—though to the others, he had only collected some ingredients.

Don't blame Lin Zhifeng for overreacting; he's just naive. In his original world, due to severe environmental pollution, there are very few creatures left in the ocean. Even if there are, they are mutated monsters mutated by radiation or infection. Those grotesque creatures are so terrifying that you'd want to run away just looking at them, let alone eat them!

Their world contains only a very small number of marine creatures that have not yet mutated. And these are all artificially bred and raised in a place called an aquarium.

To cover the aquarium's enormous expenses, ticket prices are very high, and Lin Zhifeng only visited it once when he was a child.

The next time I saw these things was in a holographic game.

And this is the third time.

You just tell me, how could he not be excited?

The group followed the map's directions, with Lin Zhifeng trailing behind, not knowing how long they had walked.

In the end, he became completely obedient and stopped hunting.

When they finally arrived at a tall tower, Longquan turned to Ding Mo and Lin Zhifeng with a smile and said, "Brother Ding, Brother Lin, according to the map my father gave us, the sacred relic should be inside the tower ahead. Why don't we try to get into the tower now and rest at the bottom for the day? Once everyone has rested, we can explore each floor and search for the sacred relic, shall we?"

Ding Mo said, "We will do as Brother Long says."

Lin Zhifeng, who had been following behind and was on the verge of despair, was overjoyed upon hearing this and exclaimed, "Great! Get some rest!"

After saying that, he whispered to Ding Mo, "I thought I'd have to bring these ingredients back to the Sword Sect before I could find a chance to eat them! Now it seems I was being too pessimistic. But Uncle-Master, working for someone else really isn't an easy thing; money is really hard to earn!"

Ding Mo chuckled softly upon hearing this, but remained silent.

Even though Longquan was far away, he could still hear it clearly. He was furious—"I just asked you to walk a little, and you're already tired before I've even asked you to lift a finger?"

Who was that guy who was just now catching fish and crabs all over the place, having a great time?

They're not charging you for fishing, and they'll even pay you back when they find the sacred object. And you're still complaining?

Longquan needed Lin Zhifeng's treasure-hunting rats for help and Ding Mo's martial prowess for protection, so even though he felt aggrieved, he could only keep it to himself.

As the crown prince of the Shenlong Dynasty, Longquan had probably never been treated like this since birth. It's truly a heartbreaking story.

Lin Zhifeng was unaware of Longquan's suffering; he was currently circling the tower.

This tower appears to be constructed using materials such as coral and seashells. It has nine stories, and its base, from the outside, occupies approximately ten square meters.

Lin Zhifeng thought to himself: If this tower is just an ordinary tower, then the space inside is probably not very large.

Looking down, the highest floor—the ninth floor—looks very small. If all of them went up together, even if they stood close together, they could probably fill that floor.

Lin Zhifeng thought: Since this is the cultivation world, and this secret realm is related to the dragon race's heritage, this towering structure standing so abruptly on the seabed must be more than just an ordinary tower.