After dealing with Haider and his group, everyone dispersed to inspect the sea ship again, calculating the provisions of food and fresh water, and confirming if the hull had any damage or if there were any stragglers.
With confirmation, Dai Mubai and the others returned to the second floor. They watched Tang Sui touch the rudder and press some mechanisms. This dormant Sea Demon suddenly began to sail again in the direction of the correct sea chart.
"The ship is actually moving! Suisui, you're amazing!" Ma Hongjun gave Tang Sui, who was steering, a thumbs-up.
Ning Rongrong and the others crowded around Tang Sui, who was operating the ship, chattering excitedly. Dai Mubai, squeezed to the outer ring, nudged Tang San with his elbow and asked teasingly, "Xiao San, have you and Suisui really never been on a ship before? Suisui is so quick to pick it up, as if she has experience steering."
Tang San chuckled, "Suisui and I grew up in a small mountain village. Even if we had encountered boats, they were homemade wooden boats, not such advanced sea ships."
Dai Mubai looked at Tang Sui, who had become familiar with the rudder mechanisms in just a few minutes, and exclaimed in amazement, "It seems Suisui's learning talent is even more terrifying than yours."
Tang San's eyes were filled with a smile, "Suisui has always been outstanding."
Tang Sui, who was at the center of the encirclement but could clearly hear the conversation, silently praised Dai Mubai's perceptiveness in her heart.
Although it was said in jest, Dai Mubai was actually not wrong.
Having come from a wealthy family in her previous life and having received an elite education, she had mastered all sorts of survival skills. If called upon, she could even fly a helicopter.
Her experience with steering ships came from later in life when she was bored and specifically hired people to teach her how to operate different types of sea vessels, like yachts. While the ships in the Douluo Continent were more manually operated and not as advanced as those from her previous life, the basic operations were similar, which was why she could pick it up so quickly.
As the initial excitement subsided, Zhu Zhuqing quickly remembered another important matter.
"Right Suisui, the other day when I was talking with Haider, I curiously asked him what to do if we encountered powerful sea soul beasts at sea. He replied that every captain who goes out to sea has a sea map of powerful soul beast territories in their mind. Now that Haider is dead, what if we sail into the territory of a powerful soul beast?"
Her face was full of worry, and Tang San also frowned, remembering this issue.
Tang Sui hummed and comforted them, "It's fine. That sea map in Haider's mind has already been drawn under Yuanmian's mental control. Along with other important information, it has all been extracted."
She was certainly not that careless. When facing the unknown, it was best to find someone familiar with the area first and extract all possible information before acting.
Tang San paused, thinking that it was no wonder she had served as the leader of the Slaughter City; in terms of handling matters without personal emotions, she was thorough in every aspect.
Thus, relying on the special medicine applied to the hull and the powerful soul beast territory map provided by Haider, combined with their current course and the system's planned direction, they sailed for another four days at sea, arriving near Sea God Island without any major incidents.
When it was said to be near, it was still a thousand meters away.
But within this thousand meters, there were countless powerful soul beast species guarding Sea God Island – the Demon Soul Great White Sharks.
After anchoring the ship about five hundred meters away from the territory of the Demon Soul Great White Sharks, Tang Sui woke up her resting companions in their rooms.
"If you go straight in this direction, it's Sea God Island. But from what I learned from Haider earlier, the sea near Sea God Island is guarded by an incredibly fierce sea soul beast tribe, the Demon Soul Great White Sharks," Tang Sui said with a straight face, shifting the blame onto the deceased Haider.
"He said that a hundred-year-old Demon Soul Great White Shark could match the combat power of a thousand-year-old sea soul beast, and this tribe is very united. If even one of them is injured, the entire tribe will retaliate. So I've temporarily docked the ship at a safe, albeit slightly distant, location."
"It's okay Suisui, your decision is correct," Xiao Wu habitually patted Tang Sui's head.
Without a hint of suspicion, everyone nodded, and then Oscar consciously began to prepare the "Mind-Boggling Mushroom Sausages."
A total of ten mushroom sausages were made. Apart from Tang Sui, Tang San, Bai Chenxiang, and Ma Hongjun, who could fly on their own, everyone else received two, just in case.
As his soul power increased, the duration limit for the Mind-Boggling Mushroom Sausages had disappeared, and the flight time had been extended, but for safety's sake, each person was still equipped with two.
"Swish—"
The sound of waves, sometimes gentle, sometimes roaring, echoed in their ears.
Besides the warmth of the sun overhead, a breeze carrying a hint of the sea's characteristic saltiness brushed against their faces. White foam intertwined with golden sand, surging onto the beach like pearls scattered on the sea, only to be carried away by the swaying waves.
Mountains rose around the sea and sat within their view. Verdant life bloomed before their eyes. Although it was an island, it was as vast and vibrant as a mainland forest.
A purifying atmosphere enveloped the Shrek Nine Devils, and even Tang Sui's heart calmed down.
Xiao Wu took a deep breath, linked her arm with Tang San's, and said close to him, "Xiao San, the scenery here is so beautiful. When we have free time in the future, it would be nice to take a sea trip here with you, and Uncle and Aunt."
As for Da Ming and Er Ming, their bodies were too large. Although they could sneak in through Sui Sui's domain, she thought that domain was not very friendly at the moment, so it was better not to.
Tang San's eyes softened as he nodded, "It is indeed beautiful here. After we finish what we need to do now, we can bring Mom and Dad here to live in retirement. Suisui, do you like it here?"
When he said the last sentence, he smiled and looked at Tang Sui.
Tang Sui nodded outwardly, but in her heart, she muttered that it was uncertain if they would be able to come back.
Before they could fully appreciate the sea view, everyone with their keen senses detected several unfamiliar presences approaching.
"Someone's here."
Tang San's gaze shifted to the figures that darted out from the bushes. They quickly positioned themselves in various directions, surrounding Tang San and the others, staring at them vigilantly, as if ready to attack at any moment.
"Who are you?"
A middle-aged man wearing a light yellow tight-fitting outfit and with wheat-colored skin asked coldly.
The people surrounding them had varied appearances and ages, but they all wore the same uniform light yellow tight-fitting attire.
Everyone immediately realized that they must be local soul masters from Sea God Island.
Dai Mubai, as the captain, cupped his hands politely and replied, "We are soul masters who admire the reputation of Sea God Island and wish to join your island."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man who spoke first frowned, scrutinizing the Shrek Nine Devils before saying, "You are land soul masters, aren't you?"
They could tell that?
Dai Mubai inwardly acknowledged the other party's sharp eyesight, but his expression remained unchanged. He simply nodded, doing his best to convey his friendliness and harmlessness.
However, the middle-aged man's attitude towards the approaching soul masters was very cold, even showing a hint of hostility. "Sea God Island does not welcome land soul masters like you. Leave here quickly, or don't blame us for being impolite."