Wang Changqing continued: "Mortals like myself who live on the various islands must either perform labor services or also pay spirit stones; otherwise, they are not allowed to stay. Because all these islands have been set with immortal arts by the Immortal Masters, we mortals can live here without fear of attacks from demon beasts or sky winds. Moreover, the Immortal Masters possess great powers, so when we mortals need to travel far by sea, we do our best to hire one or two to accompany the ship. That way, if we encounter demon beasts in the sea, we might have a chance to survive. Of course, the Immortal Masters willing to take such jobs are those with relatively freer status."
"Sky Wind?" Han Li heard the term, and a trace of doubt flickered across his face.
He knew about demon beasts! But this "Sky Wind" was something he had truly never heard of.
"Where the Immortal Master was previously, were there no sky wind attacks?" The old man looked surprised.
"Where I cultivated before, I indeed never saw a sky wind! What exactly is a sky wind, that it can be mentioned alongside demon beasts?" Han Li said frankly, with a completely unconcerned air.
Hearing Han Li say this, although Wang Changqing felt somewhat suspicious in his heart, he still explained honestly: "Sky winds, demon beasts, and ghost mists are known as the three great natural disasters of our Chaotic Star Sea. There's no need to talk about demon beasts; the Immortal Master surely knows more than I do. Most sea demon beasts are incredibly large and proficient in water-attribute demonic arts. We mortals definitely have no way to deal with them. Only Immortal Masters have a chance to kill them."
"As for sky winds, they are hurricanes that appear twice a year from one end of the Chaotic Star Sea and blow steadily toward the other end. Wherever they pass, the waves soar to the heavens, destroying homes and killing people. If we mortals weren't living on islands protected by immortal arts, we would surely face grave danger. Moreover, I've heard that even if Immortal Masters get caught in a sky wind, it's extremely difficult to escape, and they might even perish within it." As Wang Changqing spoke, a look of fear appeared on his face.
"And what kind of natural disaster is this ghost mist?" Han Li continued asking, his expression unchanged.
It was better to understand these three great natural disasters clearly; if he encountered them, he could be prepared!
But upon hearing Han Li's question, the old man finally became certain: this Immortal Master in front of him truly knew nothing about affairs at sea. He didn't even know about the most mysterious of the three great disasters, the ghost mist. Where on earth had this Immortal Master been cultivating all along? Could he have come from the mainland? But this was the Chaotic Star Sea! Besides other sea areas nearby, what continents were there?
Suppressing his inner surprise, Wang Changqing didn't dare delay and continued his explanation to Han Li: "The ghost mist is the most terrifying and also the most mysterious of the three great disasters in the Chaotic Star Sea. It's said to be a black fog that drifts uncertainly over the sea surface. Not only do we mortals die without fail if we see it, but even Immortal Masters can't avoid it in time. Because any living thing shrouded by this mist has never come out again. Immortal Masters are no exception! Although this mist is formidable, it only appears in certain places at most and never approaches the larger islands. As long as you dodge in time, you can preserve your life. So although it's terrifying, it actually kills the fewest people among the three great disasters." As the old man spoke, a look of relief showed on his face.
Hearing this, Han Li began to ponder inwardly.
"What kind of terrible place is this? If this is true, wouldn't his plan to find a small island with spiritual energy to cultivate alone fall through? Otherwise, if he encountered those sky winds or ghost mists, he'd die far too unjustly."
Han Li felt somewhat depressed!
Seeing Han Li's slightly unhappy expression after hearing his words, the old man became uneasy.
"Could he have offended the Immortal Master with something he said?"
Just as the old man was muttering to himself, Han Li paused in thought for a moment and then began to ask again: "Earlier, why did that Boss Gu want me to go live on Kuixing Island so badly? And is this ship currently heading toward that island?"
Han Li stared at the old man's face, his own expression betraying neither pleasure nor anger.
Seeing Han Li's expression, the old man's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but show a hint of hesitation.
At this sight, Han Li understood that there was indeed some underhanded dealing. His expression softened slightly, and he said again: "Mr. Wang, please rest assured. I'm only asking to clarify the whole story. After all, I can't just casually agree to Boss Gu's request without knowing anything? If you truly need me to help with some small task, I wouldn't necessarily be unable to make a trip to Kuixing Island."
Wang Changqing heard Han Li put it this way and knew he really couldn't refuse to speak now. Otherwise, he would greatly offend this Immortal Master and surely face dire consequences.
So, he gave a dry cough, then said with a trembling, ingratiating smile: "Immortal Master, please don't blame this old man. Actually, there's nothing to hide about this matter; it's just that the Immortal Master hadn't asked before."
Hearing this kind of evasive remark, Han Li rolled his eyes inwardly.