CHAPTER 451: CHAPTER 252: JIA TA’S POTENTIAL, RETURN!

Splash!

The flying seagull veered away as the stone statue creature swooped through the air above the schooner.

The stone wings flapped, stirring up gusts of wind that ruffled the sails and the sea, creating ripples.

"Sha!"

The octopus giant beast, Jia Ta, made a sound in the water, and Chen Feng sensed its emotions through the soul fire.

It seemed surprised, as if it didn’t expect someone who once beat it up to have suddenly become so powerful.

As for the others on the ship, Lei Long and the rest were still somewhat in shock, looking at the Holy Shield Giant with eyes full of awe and amazement.

It was as if the power to destroy heavens and earth shattered their usual perception.

Most of the crew and their families were ordinary people not involved in the Extraordinary sequence, with only Lei Long’s gaze filled with shock as he looked up, a speculation quietly forming in his mind.

"Saint..."

He remembered the incredulous words he heard from Duke Charles before his execution.

Sixth-order Saint, a true high-order sequencer after the slumbering god had departed.

Such powerful beings were honored guests in both major kingdoms and the Church of Deities.

At that moment, seeing the calm expression of the young man in black standing at the front of the deck,

Lei Long knew that his decision had not been wrong.

Following such a person was well worth leaving Banli Port.

Thinking of this, he quickly went below deck to retrieve the items he had hidden there.

Unaware of Lei Long’s complex thoughts, Chen Feng stood at the front of the deck, feeling the slightly salty sea breeze, and took out the envelope he had found at the Charles Family Manor.

He disliked inefficiency, and this spontaneous trip had not been in vain for him.

As he suspected, there were indeed some clues left by the Charles family about their capture of a mermaid.

[Prince Seth...]

This was the true master behind Duke Charles, his confidence in running amok in Banli Port.

He was the third son of the Steel King, one of the true notable figures in this world.

As for the mermaids, they had become tools for Prince Seth to win over the noble gentry in the royal capital and vie for the heir apparent position.

Chen Feng silently shook his head and soon heard footsteps approaching. Lei Long came over carrying a small wooden box.

His perception had already seen the items inside; Chen Feng put away the envelope, turned, and looked at Lei Long.

"Sir, inside are twenty pieces of Blue Heart Stone that I brought back from Fishman Bay."

"Previously, for safety, I hid them on the ship..."

He explained as Chen Feng nodded and took them, expressing his appreciation.

Lei Long was somewhat implicated by him, and if it weren’t for his sudden intrusion, Lei Long wouldn’t have had to leave the long-established Banli Port so miserably.

Perhaps for the rest of his life, he would have to live with a changed identity.

"Sir, if it weren’t for you saving us, we would have long been dead at the hands of that Giant Shark - Tiger."

"Since that day, I, Lei Long, swore that this life is yours alone!"

"Please let me follow you forever!"

Suddenly, he knelt on one knee, speaking solemnly.

Those behind him, including Trin, seemed to have been instructed by him, all stepped forward, half-kneeling on the deck, uttering the same oath of allegiance.

There might be selfish concerns, worries about their uncertain future.

But there were also genuine feelings, truly grateful for the life-saving grace.

Seeing this, Chen Feng remained silent for a moment, noticing Antti, who was held by Lei Long’s wife, a bit too afraid to speak.

And those ten or so crew members’ families who boarded, filled with bewilderment.

Without much hesitation because he indeed needed someone trustworthy to help him gather resources in this world.

"From today onwards."

"You are all my favored ones."

"As long as there is no betrayal, you will be under my protection forever."

Shaa!!!

As soon as he finished speaking, water columns burst into the sky from the ocean.

Jia Ta roared in jubilation, and the kneeling group of people were taken aback, nodding in unison, loudly pledging never to betray.

When it was finally over, each person got up, and Lei Long then approached alone.

"Sir, where will we head to next?"

He asked. Chen Feng, though not very familiar with this world’s map, still voiced his thoughts.

"Hurricane Island."

This was the second piece of information left by the Charles Family Manor.

The fleet capturing mermaids indeed had another group, led by a Fourth-Order Sequencer named Bernard, responsible for handling affairs on Hurricane Island, acting as a transit point before transporting them to the Steel Capital.

If the timing was correct, a few mermaids should still be stranded there.

Compared to the Steel Capital, where Prince Seth resided, it was undoubtedly much safer there, with possibilities for additional gain.

"Hurricane Island..."

Beside him, Lei Long mused, not knowing Chen Feng’s intentions, instead showing a face of admiration.

"Worthy of someone like you, truly thoughtful."

"Oh?"

"Hurricane Island is uniquely positioned at the maritime border between the Steel Kingdom and the Tulip Kingdom."

"And heading south, one can reach the Southern Continent’s Holy Star Empire."

With an appreciative tone, Lei Long continued: "Because of this, Hurricane Island is a mix of all sorts, with people from the two great kingdoms and the empire coming and going. Although it nominally belongs to the Steel Kingdom, it is, in reality, under the influence of other forces."

"There are also numerous sailing routes around, so if anything were to happen, one can leave in any direction promptly."

Lei Long spoke at length, and Chen Feng didn’t expect his random decision to hit the mark.

Shaking his head without further comment, he simply instructed Lei Long to master the navigation and tossed him the Giant Shark Ring found at the Charles Manor.

Click clack.

With the crisp sound of footsteps, he went into the cabin.

The small wooden box opened, and twenty Blue Heart Stones, like blue crystals, came into view, glistening slightly.