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As the two ghosts were about to argue again, Shi Wuming slung an arm over Ji Chengsi's shoulder and said to Gui Wei, "Thank you for your generous offer, Young Master Gui, but I've already promised Young Master Ji. We'll be taking his boat."

With that, she waved at Gui Wei and, like old pals, pulled Ji Chengsi along as they boarded the ship.

The smile on Gui Wei's face gradually faded, and he nearly snapped his bone fan in frustration. He snorted, "Who would've thought that thick-headed Ji Liuliu would have girls interested in him? I'm ten times more charming than him—how am I inferior?"

The ghost maidens beside him piped up, "Exactly, how could the Ji family's young master compare to our master?"

"That Miss Shi seems to only treat Young Master Ji as a friend."

"If you really like her, Master, you can look out for her once we enter the *Undying Sea*. She'll naturally come to appreciate your virtues."

"Bai Jiao is right. Master will surely have her eating out of your hand."

"..."

As Ning Yuzhou and the others boarded the ship behind them, they overheard Gui Wei and his maids' conversation, their expressions blank.

Ji Chengsi was a ghost who's rich but clueless, and this Gui family's young master seemed equally foolish. Truly, they were meant for each other since they were ghosts!

Once everyone was aboard, the three ships quickly set sail.

The Ghost Cloud Boat plowed through the frigid waves, rippling outward as it headed toward the distant horizon.

Ji Chengsi led Ning Yuzhou and the others to the cabins. "I've arranged five cabins for you. You can rest there, and if you need to refine pills, feel free—we won’t disturb you."

This was directed at Ning Yuzhou. Knowing he was an alchemist, the Ji family disciples treated their group with great courtesy and had no objections to vacating five cabins for them.

Ning Yuzhou said, "We appreciate your thoughtfulness, Young Master Ji."

Ji Chengsi gave an awkward laugh, then suddenly remembered the Gui family's presence and hastily added, "Master Ning, Miss Shi, let me tell you—Gui Wei is notorious for his frivolous ways. He's never up to any good and has tricked countless female cultivators, falling for every woman who catches his eye. Don’t be fooled by him."

This warning was aimed at Shi Wuming. Though she wasn’t his type, she was still on their side, so he felt obliged to caution her.

Shi Wuming let out a booming laugh. "Don’t worry, with that dumb look of his, anyone with eyes wouldn’t fall for him."

Her thunderous laugh and fearless attitude left Ji Chengsi with no choice but to awkwardly chuckle along.

"Come on, show us around the Ghost Cloud Boat," Shi Wuming declared, dragging him off without another word.

Ji Chengsi looked like he wanted to refuse but couldn't, appearing rather pitiful as he struggled to refuse without hurting her feelings.

Wu Xiongan and the others watched in stunned silence. They knew Shi Wuming's true gender—that this was a man dressed as a woman—but the other Ghost Cultivators didn’t. Seeing her take advantage of her female disguise so freely left them with mixed feelings.

At that moment, Wen Qiao asked, "Do you all want to cross-dress as women too?"

Wen Tuti's eyes lit up like two shining lamps as she scrutinized the four men.

Snapping back to reality, Wu Xiongan and the others shook their heads vehemently—no, no, absolutely not! They lacked Shi Wuming’s thick skin and quick wit. Dressing as women and pulling it off so smoothly was beyond them.

Afraid Wen Tuti might actually force them into it, the four men hastily picked cabins and retreated inside.

Ning Yuzhou and Wen Qiao also entered their cabins, leaving one for Wen Yi to occupy alone.

Wen Yi drifted in slowly, scanning the cabin’s furnishings—everything was fully furnished, even the bed was laid with soft pillows and warm quilts, a far cry from their rented rooms.

Her gaze drifted to the window. The ship had already left the shore and entered the sea.

In the distance, the undulating waves radiated an ominous energy from all directions. They might as well have been castaways, forever unable to dock, condemned to drift without purpose.

Wen Yi slightly frowned, dispelling the sudden discomfort that had risen in her heart, and took out the Celestial Pivot Token hidden in her sleeve.

The jade-white Celestial Pivot Token radiated a gentle warmth, with subtle streaks of green flowing across its surface.

Gently caressing the Celestial Pivot Token, her eyes darkened slightly. It seemed just as Wen Qiao had said—Leng Yi was indeed in the Undead Sea.

When a knock sounded at the door, Wen Yi put away the Celestial Pivot Token and looked toward the person who entered.

"You're still awake?" Wen Qiao said in surprise, seeing her sitting there dazedly. She reached out and poked her. "Do you have a way to contact Leng Yi?"

Wen Yi's vacant expression shifted slightly.

Wen Qiao immediately understood and smiled faintly—a rare occurrence. "Stay like this. If you see him, remember to say goodbye."

Wen Yi: "..."

Chapter 415

The hull adorned with crimson cloud patterns cut through the icy seawater, carving a long wake through the water.

Under the gloomy sky, the sea gleamed with a chill, silvery-gray sheen, its rippling surface reflecting fragmented glimmers of light—like a projection from the horizon or the eyes of some deep-sea creature. Yet upon closer inspection, it turned out to be nothing at all.

Wen Qiao stood at the bow, gazing down at the water.

The waves of the Undead Sea never seemed to rest, endlessly churning—sometimes swelling, sometimes receding—as if stirred by an unseen hand, oozing with icy malice.

This was the first thing Wen Qiao sensed—the malice, like wispy tendrils, brushed past unnoticed, leaving traces in the heart that accumulated until they became unbearable.

Those with weak resolve would likely break under such pressure, compelled to throw themselves into the sea.

"Miss Wen, what are you looking at?"

Ji Chengsi emerged from the cabin, his face brightened when he saw her.

The Ji family disciples passing by noticed his unusually quickened pace and finally understood—this lady was his type, while the brash and boisterous Miss Shi was more like a "brother."

Wen Qiao glanced back at him and said, "I'm waiting to see when the undead will show up."

Ji Chengsi's face stiffened, and he replied weakly, "Well, it varies. Our ship has just entered the Undead Sea, so they usually take their time appearing. It'll take some time. Oh, and they mostly appear at night, when dark energy peaks."