Port.
A group of people watched as Luo Yu followed the Great Han, Heidel, away.
Sympathy was evident on their faces as they sighed repeatedly.
They all knew that once Luo Yu boarded the Sea Demon with Heidel and set sail, he was doomed.
But these ordinary folk dared not speak up to warn him; crossing Heidel meant death for them.
Soon, Luo Yu followed Heidel to where the ship was docked.
It was a brand-new vessel, its body entirely painted iron color except for the deck, which was adorned with red and white paint. It was said that the iron color could help avoid the attacks of sea creatures.
The ship was fifty meters long and over twenty meters wide, gleaming in the sunlight as it refracted off the coast.
The tall mast stood erect, and the thick iron armor covering the ship's body looked impressive.
Luo Yu nodded in approval, showing satisfaction.
"Not bad, this ship is really good."
"Hehe, not bad, right?" Heidel's eyes lit up with pleasure as he boasted, "This is the Sea Demon, our newly acquired ship, which we got by spending all our previous savings. In these waters, no ship can match her."
"Very good, very good indeed," Luo Yu seemed even more satisfied, as though he meant something more, but Heidel obviously didn't catch on.
A sycophantic smile played on Heidel's face even as a ruthless light flickered in his eyes.
He sneered inwardly.
Good, right?
Soon this place will be your grave.
Quickly, Luo Yu boarded the ship under Heidel's guidance.
According to his introduction, the Sea Demon had a crew of eight, including the captain himself, a first mate, and six sailors.
The ship had three levels, two deck levels, and one below, all lavishly decorated.
Especially the top level, which allowed one to climb high and gaze into the distance, offered a unique charm.
"Boom!"
With the loud noise of the anchor being raised, the Sea Demon set sail.
Luo Yu stood on the highest level, overlooking the endless blue sea, basking in the sea breeze, his spirit uplifted.
The rich aroma of the ocean assailed his senses.
As the sea wind howled, it brought with it bursts of chill, but such things were of no concern to someone of Luo Yu's abilities.
While enjoying the beautiful scenery, Luo Yu cast a glance towards the control room of the Sea Demon, then looked away again, gazing at the sky.
But a playful smile was already playing at the corner of his mouth.
Inside the control room of the Sea Demon.
Captain Heidel, the first mate, and the six sailors gathered together.
Heidel was brimming with excitement, sharing the good news with everyone gleefully.
"We're in for a big haul this time, the one who boarded is a fat sheep."
"Just a young kid, how much can he have?" The first mate was less interested.
Some sailors shook their heads, "Such a poor-looking youngster, slaughtering him would blunt my knife."
Heidel's brows furrowed as he pulled out the money pouch he had received earlier.
He directly opened the pouch and turned it upside down with a flick of his hand, pouring out golden soul coins onto the floor, where they clinked musically as they bounced.
"This... this..." the first mate was surprised.
The sailors also exclaimed in amazement, "Since when did young people become so rich, damn."
Heidel shook his head.
"You're all thinking too small."
"What's this bagful compared to? I saw the kid take out this bag of golden soul coins without batting an eye, what does that tell you?"
The first mate immediately answered, "It means the kid is freaking loaded, why wouldn't we take him for all he's got?"
"Shit, I can't wait any longer. I want to go up there and screw him over right now. We can't let such a fat sheep get away." The sailors eyed the golden soul coins scattered on the floor, their eyes glinting with greed.
"Isn't this just a fat sheep walking straight into our den?"
"What's the matter with you all? Just focus on money?" Heidel sighed. "That kid has no baggage, yet he can pull out so much money so easily, which means he must have a Storage Space, and that's the real treasure."
"We've struck it rich. This time we really have struck it rich."
"After we slaughter this fat sheep, we won't need to work for half a year, and we'll still have money to spend."
The sailors hooted excitedly, itching to go up and butcher Luo Yu.
Heidel shook his head.
"Don't rush," he said. "Impatience won't get you hot tofu. In my observation, that kid is just an ordinary Soul Master. There's no need for you to step in; I can easily crush him myself."
"But let's play it safe. First, let's add a little something to his food."
The first mate raised his thumb. "You really deserve to be the captain, always so steady. That kid's wealth is as good as in our pockets."
Heidel sneered, "Of course. In these waters, anything caught by my eye, Heidel, doesn't stand a chance of getting away."
He bared his ferocious teeth, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"After this job, we'll spend a fortune on some deadly poison. If we can take down that Purple Pearl woman, that will be the ultimate pleasure."
"That woman keeps telling me 'rob from the rich to help the poor.' Annoying as hell."
"I just want to get rich. Whether I have money or not, I'm going to rob."
"Hiss—"
Everyone was shocked by Heidel's thoughts.
Heidel wasn't afraid of being betrayed by them and sneered, "Don't worry. If there's meat for me to eat, you'll have soup to drink."
"Purple Pearl used to be the goddess of Martial Soul Hall. Don't you want to try her?"
Some of the sailors were already getting excited.
"Rob the rich sheep, buy poison, deal with Purple Pearl!"
Heidel nodded in satisfaction.
"Life is like a meal; you eat it one bite at a time. Being cunning is the real way to win."
"Now, it's the countdown to that kid's last moments in life."
...
"Splash, splash~"
The Sea Demon had completely left the port and entered the vast blue ocean.
The massive ship seemed incredibly small in the face of the ocean, like a grain of sand in the sea.
Luo Yu lay on a recliner on the uppermost deck, comfortably squinting in the sunshine, welcoming the sea breeze.
Carefree and leisurely.
"Tap, tap, tap!"
The sound of footsteps came up the stairs as several crew members carried a large tray.
The tray was stacked with delicious food.
The scent of crabs cooked in sauce wafted into the air.
The stir-fried squid small dish, full of flavor and aroma.
The fish roe sauce was crystal clear, with each granule plump, paired with vegetables.
There were even dishes Luo Yu couldn't recognize, but the tantalizing aroma was already assaulting his taste buds.
A barrel of sealed barley wine was placed to the side, ready to be served.
Luo Yu asked, "What is this?"
Captain Heidel came up from behind.
He gave a slight bow.
"Please, enjoy your meal, the most honored guest of the Sea Demon."
"I can see your ship's chef is quite skilled," Luo Yu said, marveling as he took a deep breath of the food's savory aroma.
"Please help yourself," Heidel gestured.
"Well then, I won't be shy," Luo Yu replied with a smile.
He picked up a piece of squid tentacle soaked in sauce and put it in his mouth.
"Sizzle!"
The flavor was fresh and savory, with a hint of sweet spiciness,
A burst of satisfaction on the taste buds.
He then took a sip of barley wine, finding the taste incredibly refreshing.
Luo Yu's eyes brightened, and he pulled out a bag of golden soul coins from his Storage Space.
"Fine wine, fine food."
"Here's a reward!"