8 Stones of Eternity
Bai Ma Pier, Princess Yuan Zhen.

Chapter 63. Bai Ma Pier, Yuan Zhen.

In the morning, Cao Tian Jun had been at Bai Ma Pier. Bai Ma Pier was managed by the Nine Heavens Kingdom, its location bordered by the Black Dragon Valley. To reach the Cretaceous Mountain, you must first pass through Bai Ma Pier by a transport ship that will cross the Black Vortex Sea.

The distance between Bai Ma Pier and Cretaceous Mountain is very far, taking a day and a half to cross the Black Vortex Sea. If it was traveled by flying, it would drain a lot of spiritual energy, and it had not yet faced the danger of the Four Sea Kings.

By using transport ships equipped with weaponry, the risk can be minimized. In addition, usually every shipkeeper and passenger can work together in the face of every danger.

Although using a transport ship that takes a lot of time, at least better than flying alone.

Cao Tian Jun looked at the many spaceship fleets belonging to the Xia Empire and the Nine Heavens Kingdom, they looked like they were about to head to the Star Sea Kingdom.

At Bai Ma Pier, many imperial soldiers were walking back and forth, they were very busy with various things. The arrival of the imperial army attracted the attention of many residents who mostly worked as fishermen.

Many children cheered the passing imperial soldiers, their armor glittering, and spear weapons added to their agility.

The soldiers of the Nine Heavens Kingdom were also not inferior, they equipped themselves with battle equipment. Other than those two powers, there were dozens of disciples from the Ninth Heaven School participating. They were with some Senior Teachers as protectors.

Cao Tian Jun looked at the clothing store, he immediately went in and bought a few sets of clothes that had head coverings. He immediately replaced the school uniform covered in Senior Teacher Dong Jian's gown, his goal of being unknown to the rival of the White Dove Academy.

"Where can I get a ticket for a freighter?" cao Tian Jun asked the shopkeeper while paying for all the clothes purchased.

"Here too can be, Young Master. Where's your destination?" replied the lady shopkeeper.

He had always noticed the handsome face of Cao Tian Jun whom he had never seen at Bai Ma Pier, he guessed that Cao Tian Jun was a newcomer, and was likely from the capital of the Xia Empire.

"The Star of the Sea Kingdom. I bought one ticket, how much does it cost?"

"2,000 gold coins for one go!" answer the shopkeeper immediately.

Cao Tian Jun who had now become rich, that price to him was very cheap. Without asking much, he took out a gold coin and gave it to the shopkeeper.

"I also ordered one ticket!"

There was the sound of someone just entering the clothing store, his voice was disguised. Cao Tian Jun turned around and saw a person whose face and body were covered in black robes, not even slightly revealing the skin of his hands.

"Sorry, Sir. Tickets are over. This Young Master was the last to buy it!" the shopkeeper replied with regret.

Due to the large number of people who came to Bai Ma Pier, the transport tickets sold out quickly. If there is no chaos in the Star Sea Kingdom, transport ships rarely go to sea, let alone carry passengers.

"Yes, I bought the ticket at twice the normal price!" ask the person who seems to be in a hurry.

Cao Tian Jun instantly picked up his ticket that was placed on the cashier's desk, he did not want this newcomer to snatch it, and instantly stored the transport ticket.

From behind the face cover, the person looked unhappy with Cao Tian Jun's actions, he had to get a transport ticket no matter what the cost.

"I bought your ticket for 6,000 gold coins. Please, sell it to me because my family is in the Star Sea Kingdom!" the person's request to Cao Tian Jun pleaded.

Cao Tian Jun thought of the request of an unknown person, he could actually teleport to be able to reach the Divine Eye College. The problem was, he didn't know the coordinates of the place.

"Do you know how far is the distance between Limestone Mountain and Bai Ma Pier?" cao Tian Jun asked before responding to the wishes of the person before his eyes.

The person sensed Cao Tian Jun's question as if to insinuate him, he knew the distance was very far, and it was difficult to travel by flying.

"I bought 7,000 gold coins. This price is beyond reason! If you don't want to sell it, I'm forced to take it!" said the man accompanied by a threat.

Cao Tian Jun who asked with good intentions, becoming annoyed at being misinterpreted as innuendo, he immediately walked out ignoring the strange person.

"Hey, you, stop!!" prevent that person from getting very angry.

It turned out, that person was a woman who was deliberately disguised. Cao Tian Jun immediately stopped out of curiosity as to who the woman covering this face was. He turned around and activated the Heavenly Eyes to see his true form.

With Heavenly Eyes, she looked at the person's real face; her face was extremely beautiful and on par with the nimble and adorable Chu Sying. The height reaches 169 cm, with white skin as smooth as silk. Eyes are narrow with long and thick eyebrows, small lips are pink. Her hair was waist-length with single ties, her chest was 34B, her hips were large and her body was densely packed.

The woman directly attacked Cao Tian Jun who seemed to be inspecting his entire body, a matter that was considered impolite. Cao Tian Jun easily dodged the woman's attack by sliding his body to the left.

As her punch did not hit the target, the woman raised her right leg aimfully towards Cao Tian Jun's stomach. Once again, Cao Tian Jun was able to dodge his attacks.

Cao Tian Jun immediately retreated, and the woman also stopped while looking at the extremely old shopkeeper.

"Sorry, Princess. Indeed the remaining ticket is one that has been purchased by this Young Master!" the shopkeeper explained so that the woman understood the situation.

The name of the shopkeeper for the woman, Cao Tian Jun guessed that the person who irritated her was a noble princess. However, knowing his behavior that does not exemplify his attitude as a noble, even more upset him.

Yes, that woman was the youngest daughter of King Yuan, she attended the center of the White Dove Academy located in the Xia Empire. His name was Yuan Zhen, the central core disciple of White Dove Academy.

Upon hearing the news that the Star Sea Kingdom was at war, he immediately returned without permission from the academy leader, who was very worried about the safety of his family.

"Yes, you take the ticket, I'll buy it at a high price!" yuan Zhen's orders while pointing at Cao Tian Jun.

The shopkeeper smiled wryly at Yuan Zhen's request, he couldn't possibly ask for something already purchased. Before Yuan Zhen returned angrily, he spoke, "if the Princess is willing to follow the servant's advice, there is actually one solution in order to get on the transport ship today. Would the Princess be willing to follow the servant's advice?"

The shopkeeper asked first, as he did not want to make Yuan Zhen angry after knowing his suggestion.

"What solution is that? What matters is I can leave today?" asked Yuan Zhen while blocking the exit so that Cao Tian Jun would not run away.

"Look... But... Please servant, the Princess is not angry after knowing this solution!" ask the shop owner who wants to make sure he is not exposed to anger.

"Yes, say it!" replied the irritated and impatient Yuan Zhen.

"Look, there is only one ticket left and it has also been purchased. Advice servant, it is better that the Princess and Young Master pretend to be lovers so that one ticket can be used for two people!" advice from a shop owner with a good purpose.

"No...?!"

Simultaneously Cao Tian Jun and Yuan Zhen rejected the shopkeeper's suggestion, as they had both harbored resentment. The shopkeeper's body shivered in fear from the clash of the two of them.

Cao Tian Jun immediately intended to exit the clothing store, but was obstructed by Yuan Zhen while extending his left hand to give him a boat ticket.

"Mr Princess, that's the only way to get on a transport ship. If the Princess is willing to wait, there is another ticket after two or three more days!" the store owner immediately returned giving advice, he did not want these two to destroy his shop.

Yuan Zhen's chest rose up and down holding his anger, he stared intently at Cao Tian Jun's face which was invisible as it was covered in a head covering.

Yuan Zhen took a deep breath to calm his emotions, then he spoke to Cao Tian Jun in a gentle tone, "rather than us fighting indistinctly, it's better that his advice we use!"

Cao Tian Jun raised his left eyebrow, he was astonished to know the nature of women could quickly change, it was so emotional and now it turned soft.

Cao Tian Jun looked at the shopkeeper and the waiter who was behind, he nodded in response to his suggestion.

"Sorry, can I borrow the ticket to change!" pinta the waiter who knows his duty.

Cao Tian Jun took out his ticket and gave it to the servant. The waiter immediately received the ticket, and he quickly wrote something on the transport ticket. It was written on the ticket if Cao Tian Jun and Yuan Zhen were a married couple.

The waiter handed the ticket to Cao Tian. However, Yuan Zhen was quicker to pick up a transport ticket.

"Eh! My ticket!" cao Tian Jun's vexation towards Yuan Zhen was extremely disrespectful.

"But you followed me. Point!" yuan Zhen said in a faint tone, then he took out 1,000 gold coins and gave it to Cao Tian Jun.

Innocently, Cao Tian Jun received a gold coin wrapped in a red cloth bag of floral motifs. Then he weighed the weight to count. On learning if it didn't match Yuan Zhen's words, Cao Tian Jun immediately chased after the woman who irritated him.

"Dear woman, you liar!!" cao Tian Jun's shout to Yuan Zhen.

The shopkeeper and the waiter saw the departure of the two troublemakers, where they again quarreled because the gold coins did not match the words of Yuan Zhen who would buy a ticket for 7,000.

The shopkeeper said, "there was nothing, and happened to meet the right person!"

The shopkeeper deeply recognized Yuan Zhen who had all his own character, he was also familiar with the Star Sea Kingdom family. His shop was often visited by the royal family and nobles.

"The young master was very handsome and Princess Yuan Zhen was also beautiful. A matching couple!" said the servant who looked envious.

Cao Tian Jun continued to ask Yuan Zhen who had to pay for the lack of gold coins of 6,000, but Yuan Zhen quibbled because they were now a temporary married couple. So, no need to spend more.