Chapter 4978 — Until We Meet Again
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Unless a situation like the last one arose, an ancient warship was all but invincible upon the vast ocean. And how many sea dragons existed in this world? What were the odds of encountering one?
Okuda Qi had roamed the seas for three hundred years and had seen this so-called god of the sea only once. The odds were lower than winning the lottery in the mortal world. As for being targeted by sea dragons twice in a row—such a thing simply did not happen.
The voyage passed without incident. When the massive, magnificent ancient warship docked at Middle Island, the harbor immediately erupted into a commotion. Unlike treasure ships, ultimate weapons like ancient warships had always existed only in the Eastern Continent. Unless an Eastern Continent delegation was visiting, such a thing was not normally seen in a place like Middle Island.
"Captain, thank you for this journey," Wei Zhao said in farewell to Okuda Qi, standing on the deck.
"What nonsense is that? I told you we're family—what's all this talk of thanks!" Okuda Qi gave Wei Zhao a somewhat displeased look, then asked, "By the way, how long do you plan to stay on Middle Island? Shall I wait for you? I've nothing important on my plate these days—I could make a side trip to North Island."
"No need. I'll be staying on Middle Island for some time, and unlike the distant Eastern Continent, getting from Middle Island to North Island is quite convenient. You needn't wait around for me, Captain," Wei Zhao said with a smile.
He indeed had many ways to get from Middle Island back to North Island—whether through the Heavenly Path Sect or the Hong Merchant Guild, arrangements could be made. The Eastern Continent was another matter entirely. Getting from the Eastern Continent to any other Cloud-Rank Island was exceedingly difficult. Without sufficient connections, the average person could only gaze out at the sea and sigh. Wei Zhao had only managed this time because he happened to meet Okuda Qi; otherwise, it would have taken considerable trouble.
"I see. Well, since you put it that way, I won't go out of my way to curry favor. I'll have them hang up an Eastern Continent flag and head back in a couple of days, so the bigwigs on Middle Island don't get jittery and start thinking I harbor some ill intent toward them!" Okuda Qi laughed heartily.
Wei Zhao could not help but smile. Okuda Qi's words were not entirely in jest. Whenever an ancient warship—such a sensitive ultimate weapon—appeared anywhere, its arrival was invariably reported in advance to the local authorities, lest it provoke unnecessary tension and conflict.
But this time the trip had been decided on the spur of the moment, and it was not an official visit with a delegation. Naturally, Okuda Qi had not given advance notice. Given the circumstances, it was already fortunate they had docked safely. Had they stayed any longer, the higher-ups in Middle Island's sovereign pavilion might well have lost sleep over it.
A single ancient warship might not be able to destroy all of Middle Island, but if it were to suddenly attack, Middle Island would undoubtedly suffer grievous damage. And the most maddening part was that no one on Middle Island could openly contend with such an ultimate weapon—unless the hidden old monsters of the sovereign pavilion were roused from seclusion.
"Captain, let us part here. Until we meet again!" Wei Zhao cupped his hands in farewell.
"Until we meet again. If anything comes up in the future, remember to look me up—don't forget you're still my honorary vice-captain." Okuda Qi laughed and clapped Wei Zhao on the shoulder. The journey had clearly brought them much closer. Though it was not yet enough to bind Wei Zhao fully to his warship, there was always time.