Perspective: Bai Yueguang

Location: East Continent - Wan Zhao Country - Tianfeng Port

"Look! That's my family's fleet!"

Under the guidance of Cui Zhengping, Hei Luoli, Taishi Xi, and I are heading towards Cui's family fleet.

Of course, there's a reason for this. Firstly, we helped the silly young master of the Cui family avoid a disaster before, and secondly, the fleet that returned from overseas in the morning brought back news that a large piece of land had appeared in the previously inaccessible Misty Sea. Many fleets are now planning to venture there, and the Cui family is one of them.

After exploring this continent for some time, we realized that it's not the same as the previous continent. This one is called the East Continent, and it's a large landmass with a culture very similar to the East Mainland.

How big?

If the intelligence we received earlier is correct, this continent is at least five to six times larger than our previous one. However, I don't know the exact size because neither this continent nor the previous one has specific square kilometer statistics. Besides, there is more space to the north of the original continent that cannot be accurately measured.

A day ago, we woke up on the coast and had no idea how long we had been underwater. Apart from us, there was no one else in sight. When we tried to ask someone for information, they thought we were crazy because they knew nothing.

Luckily, we finally entered this harbor city and bought some travel guides to figure out the situation.

It's just that the young master Cui in front of us is really unlucky. He came out with two attendants, spent extravagantly, and ended up with his attendants killed, money stolen, and almost lost his life.

As you know, the three of us like to take paths less traveled. So when we encountered this guy being robbed, we reluctantly gained some experience by helping out.

However, although this guy is not very bright, he's very loyal. After we rescued him, he immediately showed us great respect and invited us to his home.

At first, we were just planning to help him and leave. But when we heard that his family ran a commercial and exploration fleet, we decided to accept the invitation.

Even though the new continent is right in front of us, we are more concerned about how to get back. After all, if we can confirm smooth passage, there's nothing to worry about, we can just come and go directly.

Moreover, at least, we are considered benefactors to them. It's better to have someone guiding us in this unfamiliar place.

The Cui Zhengping family resides in a large courtyard by the sea, with the harbor on the other side of the courtyard.

From a distance, at least 20 ships are docked in the harbor behind their house, looking like ships preparing for an expedition.

"Tsk, these ships do have an Eastern feel to them..."

Taishi Xi remarks as he sees the ships in the distance.

I nod in agreement. The ships in the distance indeed bear a distinct Eastern style, with dragon-shaped bows, wooden hulls, and iron armor plating. Perhaps this is how Zheng He's fleets looked during their voyages to the West.

But instead of cannons on board, they have magical cannons, and the propulsion system is also powered by magic.

I wonder if this wooden ship can withstand it. However, since they've managed to build it this way, it should be durable.

"Young Master?"

Approaching the courtyard entrance, the two gatekeepers see Cui Zhengping and quickly call out, "Are you... alright? Earlier, there were reports that you were kidnapped by mercenaries, and the lord sent many people to look for you."

"No problem, these three noble men saved me and quickly took down the mercenaries who wanted to kill me," Cui Zhengping said with a smile.

"Hurry, let's invite my benefactors!"

"Yes yes! Please follow me, everyone!" Two servants nodded repeatedly and then opened the door.

"Young master and guests, please follow me."

We glanced at each other and knew from each other's eyes that we all had the same place in mind.

It seemed that Master Cui's life was in great danger. Although the words spoken by the servant just now were appropriate, their surprised expressions indicated they never expected their young master to return alive.

In their eyes, it seemed like their young master's death was a foregone conclusion, but we prevented that.

"Oh dear, looks like we've stirred up trouble," Hei Luoli said with a laugh.

"Yes, it seems no matter where we go, we always run into these kinds of situations," Taishi Xi added, throwing his weapon over his shoulder.

"Let's go, see what grievances this family has."

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Viewpoint: Elliot Location: Southern Region, Somewhere

"I mean..."

Alice, playing chess by herself, spoke up.

"Where are we?"

"Even if you ask me..."

I looked at the cliff on one side, the dense forest on the other, and the distant volcano. I could only shrug.

"I don't know. Theoretically, we should have arrived on the mainland, but the problem is... it feels like we've ended up in a place like a deserted island."

Yeah, a deserted island. This place gives off a utopian vibe.

And I don't know if we've circled around to the other side of the Earth because theoretically, we've been heading north and should end up in a snowy place. So, where are we now?

"Never mind, let the fleet drivers rest. Let's take the exploration team into the forest to see what's going on."

"Alright~ I want to go too~"

Alice tossed the chessboard into her ring and sprang up.

"Sitting on an airship for so long, my bones are about to rust. I have to stretch my muscles or I'll turn into metal."

"Well, if you want to, go ahead."

I looked at her.

"But, I have a bad feeling about this."

"A bad feeling? I never thought you, boss, believed in such vague things. Or should I just stay here alone while you go with the team?"

"No, I can't let myself rust like that."

I waved and took out my weapon.

"Let's go, we'll explore the forest."

"Okay, let's go!"