Chapter 338: Chapter 336: She She’s Progress
Old Zhang thought for a moment and said, "According to those who have been there, that island is massive. It’s shaped like a belt, over a hundred *li* wide and seven or eight hundred *li* long!"
Qin Li thought to himself, ’An island of this size is nothing compared to the entire Great Sea, but it certainly isn’t small either.’
"Then how many docks are on their island?" Qin Li was thinking, ’The Sea Tide Gang has operated here for at least several hundred years. If there’s any place where the chances of finding those two types of Spirit Flowers are higher, it would obviously be with the Sea Tide Gang. They might not have any advanced Pill Formulas, but most Heavenly and Earthly Treasures can be recognized by anyone with a little common sense. The methods of using them would just be different.’
Old Zhang felt a little worried, but he still answered honestly, "They have three docks in total. Two are public, and the other is for the Sea Tide Gang’s internal use. It’s heavily guarded!"
"Are there any other islands nearby?" Qin Li asked after a moment of thought.
"Other islands..." Old Zhang looked at the nautical chart in his hand, his expression hesitant as he said, "There’s a small island about three hundred *li* from the Sea Tide Gang’s island. But that area is full of hidden reefs, so ships can’t get close at all. Because of that, almost no one ever goes there."
"Good, we’ll head there first!" Qin Li waved his hand, and a moment later, the large ship changed course.
Although Old Zhang was worried, he still faithfully carried out Qin Li’s command. Everything he had now was given to him by his benefactor. Without his benefactor, even if he could find temporary peace, he would sooner or later be ruined by those animals from the Sea Tide Gang. The gang had been targeting his daughter for a long time. The only reason they hadn’t used force was because that one member was trying to act refined, wanting to win his daughter’s heart... But how long could a bandit’s patience last?
So, for Old Zhang, as long as his benefactor was here, he wasn’t afraid even if this large ship was destroyed! He firmly believed that a god-like person such as his benefactor would never lead them into a pit of fire!
It had to be said, not only was Old Zhang extremely experienced in seafaring, but his ability to judge character was also far better than the average person’s. By the time their ship approached the small island full of hidden reefs, the sun was already setting in the west.
Then, all the sailors, including Old Zhang, witnessed a scene they would never forget for the rest of their lives—a story they would tell over drinks, a source of lifelong pride!
Qin Li and She She flew through the air. Under their powerful Divine Sense, no hidden reef could escape detection! If they could steer around one, they did. If they couldn’t, they had the ship move a safe distance away, then used their immense power to blast it to smithereens!
Amidst the raging waves, reefs big and small were all pulverized by the pair’s almost barbaric assault!
Stunned, Old Zhang didn’t forget to quickly chart this new route with his pen!
This was the greatest virtue of an incredibly experienced old navigator!
’Useless or not, I’ll record it first. What if... this island is rich in resources?’
It must be said that opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Many years later, the descendants of the Zhang Family, who had become one of the wealthiest families in Hai City, would always sigh with emotion and pride whenever they spoke of this matter.
For their ancestor, a mere old fisherman, had managed to create such a magnificent future for them with his wisdom, and at the age of nearly fifty!
In the days that followed, this island, with its incredibly abundant resources, practically became the Zhang Family of Hai City’s private backyard!
Of course, when speaking of their ancestor, one had to mention three other people: Qin Li, the Snake Woman, and Leng Yao! Without them, there would have been no future prosperity for Hai City, let alone the great wealth and fortune of Old Zhang’s family!
It was precisely because of this bond that the Zhang Family faced no suppression after they became wealthy! Even the Imperial Family of the Yan Kingdom had to show them some respect.
All of this was thanks to the karmic bond formed when the fisherman Old Zhang met Qin Li all those years ago.
The small island was surrounded on almost all sides by hundred-meter-high cliffs, which was precisely why the area right up against the island was a natural deep-water harbor!
Old Zhang knew without even looking that this place was sure to be so rich with all sorts of marine life that it would make his very soul Tremble.
The large ship circled about halfway around the island before finding a relatively hidden spot. The slope here happened to not be too steep, so ordinary people could climb up.
Qin Li swept the area with his Divine Sense and confirmed there were no hidden reefs. He then had Old Zhang drop anchor and said with a smile, "You’re an experienced old fisherman. You can see if you can find anything valuable here. I’ll have Miss Leng Yao stay here. If you all want to go ashore, be very careful and don’t get separated. Untie a small boat; Xiaoxue and I are going to check on the Sea Tide Gang!"
"This... Benefactor, there’s something I don’t know if I should say," Old Zhang said, looking at Qin Li with gratitude.
"Go on."
"The ocean isn’t like the land. The water below is bottomless. The Sea Tide Gang has run rampant on these seas for years, and all their members are extremely skilled on the water. Benefactor, for you to go rashly like this... I’m afraid it’s not wise. Why don’t you wait until dark? I, Old Zhang, can pilot the boat and take you. After all, when it comes to seafaring experience, I’m second to none of those scumbags from the Sea Tide Gang!"
A smile appeared on Qin Li’s face. "Old Zhang, I appreciate your good intentions, but it’s fine. Did you forget how our ship got in here? How did I discover all those hidden reefs? Heh heh."
Old Zhang’s daughter, standing behind her father, said with a smile, "Dad, you can’t even imagine what Benefactor is capable of. They’ll be fine!"
"You damn girl! You learn a tiny bit and suddenly you think you can interrupt?" Old Zhang turned and shot his daughter a glare.
Old Zhang’s daughter stuck out her tongue, a playful expression on her face. A young woman ought to be this lively and happy!
Old Zhang shook his head helplessly, sighing inwardly. ’My daughter’s all grown up. I’m afraid when we get back this time, there will be more marriage proposals. I must find a good family for her to marry into.’
But he didn’t know that after witnessing what a true master was like, his daughter’s heart had already soared high. She would dedicate herself to cultivation and eventually become a guardian deity-like figure for the Zhang Family of Hai City.
But that is a story for another time.
After giving Leng Yao a few instructions, Qin Li took the Snake Woman and boarded a small boat. The boat wasn’t large, only three or four meters wide and seven or eight meters long, drifting with the waves. For someone with a weaker mentality, suddenly being on this small boat in the middle of a vast, endless ocean would truly bring about a helpless, bewildering feeling.
Although She She was already overcoming her fear of the ocean, she still felt uneasy being suddenly put on this small boat. She squirmed back and forth on the bow like a snake... no, she *is* a snake.
Although he had no experience with rowing, such a trivial matter obviously couldn’t stump Qin Li. Circulating the Innate Purple Qi in his body, he gave a slight push against the waves, and the small boat shot forward like an arrow!
Watching from the large ship, the sailors and Old Zhang couldn’t help but marvel, "The benefactor is truly on another level!"
"Hey, can you slow down? Or... let’s just fly? It’s only two hundred *li* anyway." The Snake Woman’s face was pale again as she gripped the side of the boat. Seeing the deep blue water right beneath her, with the small boat seeming like it could capsize at any moment, the Snake Woman once again felt a surge of panic.
After all, the feeling of being on that high, towering ship was completely different from being on this small boat.
Qin Li laughed. "Fly? You think you’re a bird? With your strength, even standing on the bow, facing the wind, no matter how much it rocks, you won’t be in any danger! If you want to overcome your fear, you have to face it!"
As he spoke, the Innate Purple Qi in Qin Li’s body surged tumultuously, and the boat’s speed increased even more!
The Snake Woman hesitated. She knew Qin Li was telling the truth. Gritting her teeth, she stood up, steadied herself, and stood on the bow with her eyes closed. The precarious, floating sensation made her heart feel like it was instantly squeezed tight, and her first instinct was to squat down. However, the bloodline and dignity of a High Level Spirit Beast stopped her from acting on that impulse!
The Snake Woman cursed the insensitive Qin Li in her heart, and her fear immediately lessened a great deal. Then, she slowly opened her eyes. Though her face was still pale and her legs a bit weak, she was now able to face it.
Suddenly, the small boat lurched violently. The Snake Woman cried out in alarm and quickly stabilized herself, planting her feet firmly on the boat like a gecko with rooted feet. She didn’t have time to complain about Qin Li’s mischief, because she suddenly realized—she didn’t seem so afraid anymore!
"How’s that? You’ve overcome another Heart Demon. As a Spirit Beast who wants to constantly strive and improve, this is how it should be. A true master is one who can roam freely, whether in the sky, on the earth, or across rivers and seas!" Qin Li said with a faint smile. In reality, there was something he didn’t tell the Snake Woman.
Although he felt no fear on the large ship, when he first got onto this rickety little boat, he had been just as nervous!
It’s normal for people to feel nervous when facing the unknown or uncontrollable. However, in the process of constantly accelerating, Qin Li had already overcome this nervousness one step ahead of She She!
The small boat was now moving at an incredible speed. The Snake Woman couldn’t help but feel surprised. ’I can’t believe this boat isn’t much slower than flying, but it uses less than one percent of the stamina!’
However, she didn’t say it out loud. If she did, Qin Li would definitely get even more smug. The Snake Woman’s way of thinking was gradually becoming more like that of a normal human.
’Give him another chance to laugh at me? No way!’
The small boat sped towards the Sea Tide Gang’s island. Nightfall descended. The moon was bright, the stars were few, and visibility over the sea was excellent. From a distance, the two could see several brightly lit areas on the long, narrow island. (To be continued. If you want to know what happens next, please log on to www.qidian.com for more Chapters and to support the author and legitimate reading!)
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