609 My house has vinegar, lend me some dumplings (1/2)

Many pirates harbored wholehearted allegiance and trust towards Sheyan’s warning. As such, most of them canceled their plans of coming ashore. Still, there were some that wished to tour around the village but confined themselves to the village premise.

Following that, Sheyan gathered the core mainstays of the ship. He then informed that he had to explore this continent deeper, in order to dispel the curse on his body. Also, he would keep an eye on precious objects like diamond mines or gold mines. He then mentioned that the trio possessed Immortal Spirit Talismans crafted in the east which could exorcise evil, allowing them to escape in critical situations.

Hence, Sheyan instructed them not to wait for them, but to directly return to the Caribbean sea after concluding their trade.

These core pirates were already accustomed to their captain’s unpredictableness. Furthermore, they were aware he could still contact them with that mysterious yet powerful ‘Embark’ ability. Hence, they neither commented nor objected, following according to Sheyan’s instructions to continue dealing with these natives.

At present, the Dingyuan’s nature was shifting towards the likes of armed merchant ship privateers of the British maritime era; taking principality in smuggling special goods, while pillaging and exploring as secondary. This was the unavoidable course of pirates this era to wash their hands clean, and most of the pirates advocated for this with hands raised.

Under such a harmonious atmosphere, both parties swiftly concluded their deal.

The current Chieftain then threw a large banquet to thank their deities for sending these emissaries. More accurately speaking in their perspective, dim-witted fat goats who exchanged valuables with supposedly useless sparkling rocks (diamonds), withered grass (tobacco and condiments)....and other items that could allow the tribe to rapidly expand!

Half an hour later, the trio decided they’d better cherish their time. Besides, they couldn’t be sure of any unexpected variables along the way. Seizing the time, they decided to set off.

7-8 metres after venturing out of the village, Sheyan suddenly halted and contemplated for a while. Instead, he signaled towards the tailing Mogensha and Reef to cease their advance.

Then, he traced back his footsteps and called towards them.

”Wait for a little.”

Sheyan then called Ol’Seadog over and whispered several words.

Ol’Seadog then hurriedly inquired of several natives, of which they shook their heads in unison.

Witnessing that scene, Sheyan explained to Brother Black and Reef.

”Brothers, I feel we should first enjoy the warm cordiality of our hospitable Port Qom inhabitants.”

Reef curiously asked.

”Why so? There should be rewards for arriving earlier no?”

Sheyan earnestly replied.

”Have you considered why this area is not even a trifling hundred kilometres from our destination. Why would the realm provide us with 10 hours of traveling time? As contestants, we would at most require 5 hours of walking to get there. You must know, the difficulty should be at least at an ‘A’ level! Would the realm offer such generous fulfilments?”

Reef frowned in response.

”Could it be this would be an exceedingly arduous journey, one that would tarry us for above 5 hours?”

Speaking till here, a worrying intent appeared in Reef’s eyes.

”Then we should be traveling faster! Otherwise, if we return without any achievements, we will have to face the combined assaults from the Metals Professor and Glory Party after 2-3 worlds! I’m afraid everything will point towards disaster from there!”

Sheyan nodded and calmly explained.

”The Metals Professor isn’t a cause for worry. Instead, Zeus is indeed a formidable opponent. But don’t you worry, for we convert dangers to securities.”

Reef’s anxiousness gradually calmed after hearing Sheyan’s consolation. He breathed deeply and continued.

”Then let us hastily get moving!”

Instead, Sheyan remained still as he surveyed the natives while lost in thought.

”Our entry into this hidden world has disrupted the arrangements of Glory Party; storing up strength for so long, they suddenly lost their target. But have you considered...Glory Party’s tracking ability comes at an immense price, and cannot be retracted. If they are unable to campaign against us, then who do you think those mad dogs would run to?”

Mogensha and Reef both quaked from head to toes.

”Could it be...”