In less than three minutes.
In front of Zhao Shuning.
A somewhat disheveled purple - robed man immediately appeared.
Before the man could come to his senses.
He heard Luo Qiu say, "This is my young lady. She wants to see you."
The purple - robed man tidied up his clothes.
He knew that these people were the noble guests in the first cabin. Back then, it was the heir of the Sea Spirit Kingdom who personally instructed them to be taken good care of and not to be negligent.
"Miss, may I ask if you have something to tell me?"
"Turn the ship around. I want to go to Jiangning."
It was just a few simple words.
But it seemed a bit too overbearing.
Zhao Shuning naturally knew that her request was a bit excessive, but at this moment, it was her best choice. As the phoenix hadn't returned to her yet.
She didn't have any other divine beasts to control. This big ship's speed was okay, so it was the best choice for the time being.
"Xiao Qiu, go and tell the sailors to turn the ship around immediately."
"Yes."
Luo Qiu turned around.
She strode towards the stern of the ship.
The purple - robed man opened his mouth wide, thinking this woman was extremely overbearing.
For a moment.
He didn't know whether he should stop Luo Qiu or continue to deal with the girl in front of him.
"Miss, you're being—"
Zhao Shuning stood up.
It gave the purple - robed man a start.
He immediately fell silent.
You know.
Previously, just the cultivation level of this girl's maid was something he had never seen before. This girl was the master of that maid, so her ability was even more self - evident.
Powerful people never ask for others' opinions when they do things.
But then.
Zhao Shuning's action surprised the people present.
She curtsied in the direction of the purple - robed man.
Her expression was no longer as hateful as before.
"Captain, I know that most of the people on this ship are traders between the two countries. You've taken their money, so you naturally have to take them to the Eastern Continent."
"Miss, you—"
"But I really have something urgent. The traders on this ship go to the Eastern Continent just to make money. I'll double compensate them for the time they've lost."
Everyone was in an uproar.
In their impression.
Zhao Shuning was from the cabin. When she appeared, she carried an indescribable aura. They would never have dared to imagine that this woman would lower her head.
Moreover, before this, the expression on Zhao Shuning's face when she appeared in front of them was not friendly at all.
"In that case, everyone—do you agree?"
Zhao Shuning scanned the people sitting in the main hall of the cabin. Although they looked hesitant, they all nodded.
Zhao Shuning added, "You can rest assured. I'll never go back on my promise."
Then.
Zhao Shuning took out her Qiankun Bag.
She took out hundreds of night pearls from it.
With a gentle wave of her hand.
Those night pearls landed in front of each person.
This girl.
Was really generous.
"Miss, you could just give us some money. These night pearls are too precious. Even if we work hard in the Eastern Continent for a year, we may not be able to earn the value of one of these night pearls."
Zhao Shuning shook her head.
"Sorry, everyone. The only things I can take out are these night pearls."
Zhao Shuning had the habit of collecting night pearls because the phoenix liked them. Most of the ones she gave to these traders were small ones, but their value was still not low compared to what they could earn from their business.
Zhao Shuning's actions.
Quickly won people's hearts.
In this Nine - Province Continent.
Everyone knew well.
This was a place where the strong ruled. If they got in the way of the powerful, they would only have to back down. But this girl asked them to back down and also compensated them.
Just this point.
Was much better than those from the big families.
Zhao Shuning looked at the purple - robed man.
The purple - robed man spread his hands helplessly.
"Actually, even if I don't agree, there's nothing I can do. The ship is already sailing towards Jiangning, isn't it?"
"Thank you, sir."
"May I ask your surname, miss?"
"Zhao."
The traders who had been discussing before couldn't help but shiver.
Zhao?
Was she from the Zhao family in the Eastern Wilds?
"My surname is Ling. My name is Ling Xiao. I'm quite well - known in this sea area. If you don't mind, miss, would you like to go to the stern cabin with me for a drink?"
"I won't drink. I still have something to do. Thank you, Mr. Ling."
Ling Xiao felt a bit disappointed.
But there was nothing he could do.
He could only smile awkwardly.
He scratched his head.
"By the way, miss, if you encounter any trouble in Jiangning, you can come to me for help. I know some people in Jiangning."
Zhao Shuning frowned.
Ling Xiao's attitude towards her seemed to have changed a bit too quickly.
"Miss, don't misunderstand. I once received some favors from the Zhao family when I was wandering the world. So when I heard that you're also from the Zhao family, I got a bit enthusiastic."
"Thank you, Mr. Ling. I still have something to do."
Ling Xiao smiled awkwardly.
"I may know more about things in Jiangning than others."
Zhao Shuning turned around and said, "Mr. Ling, what exactly do you want?"
Ling Xiao said, "Well, miss, I actually have something to ask of you."
Zhao Shuning squinted her eyes slightly.
As if asking.
Ling Xiao quickly said, "It's like this. I have two children. They're both eight years old. Since I'm just a commoner and have no connections with the big families, my two children have the talent to become cultivators."
Zhao Shuning understood what Ling Xiao meant.
"Do you want me to open their spiritual roots?"
Ling Xiao nodded embarrassedly.
Zhao Shuning could understand Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao had regular features and was not a bad person. He might be a bit cunning, but this man had no spiritual power, let alone mental power.
It was really not easy for a commoner to achieve what he had today.
Therefore.
He hoped so much that his children would not be like him in the future, having to back down and endure when encountering problems.
In this regard.
Ling Xiao was very much like Zhao Zheng back then.
Back then, Zhao Zheng endured all the insults from the Lin family in order to open Zhao Shuning's spiritual roots.
This was enough to show.
How important it was to open a child's spiritual roots.
"Miss, I know this request is unreasonable. After all, all I have is just a few ships. I have no family power and can't climb up to any high - ranking people. You're of such a high status. Opening the spiritual roots of my two children would really lower your status."
"Bring them here."
Ling Xiao was stunned.
"Miss, you—what do you mean?"
"A parent who loves their child will plan for their future. I can understand."
Ling Xiao was so excited that he immediately knelt down.
"Thank you, miss. Thank you so much. I'll never forget your great kindness."
Zhao Shuning nodded slightly.
Next.
It was about what exactly happened in Jiangning.
Zhao Shuning looked at the few people.
They looked at each other.
"Forget it. Even if we offend that Seven - Realm Spiritual Pharmacist, we'll accept it."
"I'll protect you. One day, you'll understand that today's choice is the right one."