Grinding EXP From a Demon Hunting Ship

"This..."

Xv Yiyi’s heart pounded, and her mind was in turmoil.

Only one thing was certain in her mind.

’A big shot!’

’This Su Han...’

’He’s an absolutely incredible big shot!’

"Before, I..." Xv Yiyi’s cheeks flushed crimson, her face burning.

She remembered how she had just sent him a Divine Sense message, reminding him to pay the Spirit Stones.

"Ugh..."

’Su Han...’

’He can’t possibly think I’m an idiot, can he?’

Xv Yiyi covered her face with her hands, a wave of mortification washing over her as her thoughts spun out of control.

A complex, indescribable emotion echoed through her heart.

’The Guardian Envoy of the Narrow Sea... He’s the new Guardian Envoy!’

Compared to his sister, Xv Xiuping was much calmer, and he quickly collected himself.

He gave a wry smile. "No wonder... No wonder Su Han was so disdainful of networking..."

With Su Ye’s power and status, he reigned supreme within the Sulfur Strait’s jurisdiction. Why would someone of his caliber need to network?

In fact, it could be said that across the entire Flame Alliance, those with higher rank and authority than this Su Han could be counted on one hand.

Only a few Golden Core cultivators possessed such a qualification.

"Hahh..."

At this thought, Xv Xiuping let out a long breath and shook his head helplessly.

To be honest, after learning Su Ye’s true identity, he had naturally considered trying to curry favor. But after a moment’s thought, he decided against it.

There was no helping it.

The gap in status was just too vast.

The entire Xv Family of Celestial Star Island, even all together, was insignificant before a person like him.

Even with the small rapport they had built on this journey, he didn’t dare try to leverage it.

Besides, according to some gossip, this great figure had some friction with Wanlong the Chu Family.

’If the tiny Xv Family gets involved in a conflict between such behemoths, it might lead to immense wealth and a leap in family status.’

’But it’s far more likely...’

’...to end with the entire family annihilated!’

"Hahh..."

"Yiyi, let’s go," Xv Xiuping said, turning his head.

Xv Yiyi’s eyes sparkled with a strange light as she watched Su Ye’s departing figure.

Now that he had dropped his disguise and revealed his true self, Su Ye’s extraordinary charm was on full display. It was especially potent on someone who already held a favorable impression of him.

"Yiyi?"

"Oh... right."

Xv Xiuping urged her again.

Xv Yiyi finally snapped out of it, biting her tongue to force herself back to her senses.

Seeing her reaction, Xv Xiuping shook his head slightly. He knew what was on her mind, but he wasn’t optimistic about it.

High-level cultivators never lacked admirers and pursuers, and with Mr. Su’s charisma, this was undoubtedly even more true.

His little sister’s appeal was top-tier on Celestial Star Island, but at this level, she had no real advantage to speak of.

After Su Ye revealed his true identity, they were destined to be people from two different worlds.

’Oh, well.’

’Time will smooth things over. After a while, she’ll probably accept reality.’

Xv Xiuping thought.

"Excuse me, are you the siblings Xv Xiuping and Xv Yiyi?"

Just then, a Blazing Flame Guard politely approached and asked.

"By order of the Flame Alliance, you two are to be dispatched to the logistics department of Black Flame Fortress to await further orders."

"Please depart as soon as possible and report there before this evening."

Hearing this, a look of pleasant surprise appeared in Xv Xiuping’s eyes. "Thank you!"

The fortress’s logistics department—the name alone told you it was orders of magnitude safer than the front lines.

A position there wasn’t just safe; it most likely offered opportunities to pocket some extra benefits and advance one’s cultivation.

It was obvious.

Such a cushy assignment could only have fallen into their laps because of Su Ye.

As for the others, they weren’t so lucky. The decurion, Mr. Jian, and the rest of the cultivators from the Seagull had already been taken away to garrison District Twelve.

The sharp-faced youth surnamed Fang, who had previously slandered Su Ye and stirred up trouble, was deathly pale, bawling his eyes out like a wimp who’d just stubbed his toe.

Even under normal circumstances, the chances of surviving the three-year compulsory service in District Twelve were minuscule.

What’s more, before being led away, the other cultivators, including Mr. Jian and the decurion, had all fixed murderous glares on him.

Misplaced anger... a bad habit common to all humanity.

People would rather blame someone else than reflect on their own actions.

Clearly, this guy was being treated as the main reason for their misfortune.

In such an atmosphere, he would probably end up dead before long...

...

To Su Ye, the incident at the port was just a minor interlude.

"Mr. Su, this way, please."

At that moment, escorted by the Blazing Flame Guard and accompanied by Wei Yang, he entered Black Flame Fortress.

It was worth noting that in stark contrast to its crude and wild exterior, the interior of Black Flame Fortress featured walls and ceilings with a high-tech, silver finish.

Even the corridors were lined with vibrant green, hydroponic Spirit Plants that purified the air.

Luminous rune arrays were carved into the walls, their light flickering brightly, leaving no corner in darkness.

Bright, clean, and refreshing.

The style reminded Su Ye of the interiors of spaceships he had seen in sci-fi movies in his past life.

"Not bad," Su Ye muttered to himself.

A comfortable working environment was always a good thing.

After all, according to his initial plan, he would need to stay in Black Flame Fortress for at least a year or so.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t endure harsh conditions.

But if he could enjoy himself, why was there any need to suffer?

...

"Mr. Su."

"Shenxiao is not currently in Black Flame Fortress."

"However, she left a Communication Talisman for you before she departed."

Wei Yang said, handing over the talisman.

Shenxiao, the Narrow Sea Guardian Golden Core, was an expert in Thunder Skills and possessed immense combat power.