The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

It's no wonder Han Li had this thought. After all, in Tiannan, cultivators treated mortals like ants and didn't care about them at all. Han Li was no exception.

However, mortals play a vital role in the Chaotic Star Sea, most importantly in maritime transport and trade.

These are things that mortals can do, but high-level cultivators don't want to do, and low-level cultivators complain that the rewards are too low, so they leave them to mortals.

At the same time, Han Li also learned a lot of common knowledge about the Chaotic Star Sea, which made his understanding of the Chaotic Star Sea more comprehensive.

"I should learn the language of the Chaotic Star Sea first, otherwise I'll inevitably run into trouble when I encounter other cultivators."

Lu Yao shook his head and continued to learn the language of Luan Xinghai.

Han Li also felt that this was their top priority, otherwise it would be difficult to communicate with others in the future.

Following Lu Yao's method, Han Li also released his divine sense and slowly began to learn.

However, Wang Changqing came back in shortly after he left, along with the owner of the fleet, the Gu family tycoon.

"Two Immortal Masters, my master has something he wishes to discuss with you. He apologizes for the slight intrusion."

Wang Changqing looked embarrassed, after all, returning was not what he wanted.

"It's alright, please tell me."

Han Li frowned slightly, already feeling a bit impatient, but being a newcomer, he still patiently spoke.

"Thank you, Immortal Master."

Wang Changqing glanced at Lu Yao respectfully, and seeing that Lu Yao made no move, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems that these two immortal masters are quite easy to get along with."

Although Wang Changqing was just an ordinary mortal, he often went to sea on merchant ships and had come into contact with some cultivators.

Most of them were still arrogant, treating them like servants, or simply ignoring them and staying in their cabins to cultivate.

"Here's the situation: Master Gu is a merchant from another island, but to join the merchant ranks of Kuixing Island, he has to compete openly. The top ten merchants each time can get a three-year pass."

"However, the open competition, which takes place every three years, is less than a month away. There is simply not enough time to find other immortal masters to help us, so we wanted to ask the two immortal masters for help."

Wang Changqing revealed the purpose of his visit.

Han Li frowned, surprised that these mortal merchants were involved in the battles between cultivators. It was truly bizarre.

"Rest assured, Immortal Master. As long as you agree, Master Gu is willing to guarantee that you two can immediately reside on Kui Xing Island. After the matter is settled, the Gu family caravan is also willing to pay 30% of its profits to you every year."

Seeing that Han Li's expression seemed to indicate that he was about to refuse, the middle-aged man quickly mumbled a few words to Wang Changqing.

Wang Changqing then relayed the middle-aged man's message.

"I'm so sorry, my senior brother and I are new to this place and really don't want to show our faces."

Han Li shook his head, completely unconcerned about the 30% profit margin mentioned by Master Gu.

"Immortal Master, since you are new to this place, is there a place for you to cultivate?"

Wang Changqing's heart stirred, and he suddenly asked.

"Of course not. Didn't you say that there are spiritual sites on those large islands that provide for cultivation?"

Han Li was slightly taken aback, wondering why Wang Changqing had suddenly brought this up.

According to his plan, he could simply pay some spirit stones and rent a cave dwelling on one of those large islands to cultivate, just like the markets in Yue Kingdom did.

"Immortal Master, you may not know that there are only a limited number of spiritual lands available for cultivation in the entire Chaotic Star Sea. In addition, the islands are strictly controlled. Although you can stay on the island temporarily by paying spirit stones, they will not provide you with spiritual land for cultivation."

Wang Changqing shook his head and recounted the details of the sacred site.

"Not even spirit stones?"

Han Li's heart sank. He hadn't expected that the rules of the Chaotic Star Sea would be different from those of the Tiannan Immortal Cultivation World.

If there were no spiritual land to support his cultivation, Han Li wouldn't be able to sustain himself using only spirit stones.

"At least that's the case near Tail Star Island, Kui Star Island, and Mulberry Star Island."

Wang Changqing didn't give a definitive answer, but as far as he knew, this was indeed the case in this area.

Lu Yao smiled inwardly upon hearing Wang Changqing's words.

In fact, such regulations are only set by the island owners of some islands, with the aim of attracting Qi Refining cultivators to their islands through spiritual lands, thereby strengthening the islands' power.

As for Foundation Establishment cultivators, there is obviously no such restriction. After all, these island lords are only at the Foundation Establishment level. If a Foundation Establishment cultivator comes, as long as he doesn't try to take the island lord's position, he will be treated as an honored guest.

A mere cultivation ground is naturally a trivial matter.

"Fifty percent, and I guarantee I'll secure the passage rights to Kui Xing Island for your boss."

Lu Yao suddenly spoke, saying calmly.

Han Li was taken aback. He had actually planned to discuss the matter with Lu Yao, but Lu Yao had spoken up directly and even raised the price.

Wang Changqing was taken aback when Lu Yao suddenly spoke, but he still relayed Lu Yao's words to Master Gu.

After hearing this, Master Gu clearly began to hesitate.

However, the hesitation on his face quickly disappeared, replaced by a determined look.

He first respectfully bowed to Lu Yao and Han Li, then exchanged a few words with Wang Changqing before leaving.

"Master Gu has agreed. Please rest for a while, and allow me to clarify the rules of the competition before reporting back to you."

Wang Changqing was just a translator, so he didn't show any emotion. He bowed respectfully to Lu Yao and Han Li and then left.

"Brother Yao, are we really going to take action for this Master Gu?"

Han Li actually wanted to gather more information before making a judgment, just to be on the safe side.

"The spiritual land doesn't matter. The 50% profit is just to put some pressure on Master Gu and prevent him from making any underhanded moves."

"But everything we know comes from what they say, and he is only a mortal, so what he knows may not be accurate."

"We need to go to those big islands to learn more information. To avoid attracting attention, having his guarantee will naturally reduce a lot of trouble."

Lu Yao smiled gently and began to explain.

The most important thing is that helping Master Gu is completely free. With Han Li's Foundation Establishment cultivation, he can easily obtain the right of passage by pretending to be a Qi Refining cultivator.

Through this, they could make contact with the monks of Kui Xing Island without arousing their suspicion.

"I see."

Han Li suddenly realized that Lu Yao had this plan. Going to the island in this way would indeed be less conspicuous.

A moment later, Wang Changqing came over again and told Han Li about the competition for passage.

"So it's going to be a battle between cultivators, and they're all at the Qi Refining stage? That's way too easy."

After understanding the nature of the competition, Han Li was speechless.

He thought it would be a big trouble, but it turned out to be just a fight between minor Qi Refining cultivators.

That makes sense; how could such a mundane business possibly attract the attention of Foundation Establishment cultivators?