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Motion sickness at sea was truly a great equalizer—it affected everyone, from ordinary people to even Title Douluos.
On the first day of the voyage, Li Luochen lay on Dugu Yan's lap with a pale face, clearly having thrown up too much and feeling dizzy.
The task of patrolling the ship was handed over to those who weren't seasick. Li Luochen, utterly exhausted, began to doubt himself.
He could fly just fine and perform extreme maneuvers—so why did being on a ship leave him so incapacitated? That said, he had to admit that Dugu Yan's lap made for a very comfortable pillow.
The others suffering from seasickness retreated to their rooms to lie down. After all, with dizziness plaguing them, taking even a few extra steps might lead to another bout of vomiting.
The day passed quickly, surrounded by endless waters with no sight of land in any direction.
At first, when they set sail, everyone thought traveling by sea would be more comfortable than on land. But after a full day, every single one of them looked pale.
However, while the others were still struggling to overcome their seasickness, Li Luochen had already bounced back to life.
In just one day, he had conquered his seasickness—a testament to his extraordinary physical resilience and adaptability! Though he had vomited the most and the hardest, he was also the quickest to recover.
This left the still-seasick members envious.
Still, as soul masters above level sixty, their bodies had undergone numerous transformations, granting them exceptional adaptability. By the third day, they were gradually getting used to the rocking of the ship.
The journey to Sea God Island would take eight days by sea, and the outer perimeter of the island was guarded by a school of Demon Soul Great White Sharks. Landing there would be extremely difficult.
Captain Haiden could only bring the Shrek team to the outer edge of the shark zone—the rest of the journey would have to be completed on their own.
Li Luochen wasn't worried. Over the past few days, he had noticed that Dugu Yan performed just as well at sea as she did on land. Her Golden Dragon martial soul naturally carried water attributes, making her feel almost at home in the ocean.
As for swimming, Li Luochen couldn't match Dugu Yan. On the third day, once the Shrek Academy members had mostly recovered, Li Luochen instructed them to start practicing swimming.
After all, they were all land-based soul masters—ninety-nine percent of them were like fish out of water. Li Luochen himself was learning to swim, as it was crucial for survival at sea.
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Nighttime
"Captain Haiden, why do sea spirit beasts attack us when we go into the water but not the ship?
What do you do if spirit beasts attack during long voyages?"
Oscar asked this question during dinner.
Haiden laughed heartily and replied, "Generally speaking, spirit beasts rarely attack ships. Only a few particularly aggressive ones have been known to do so.
As long as we don't provoke the sea spirit beasts, we're usually fine. If we encounter an exceptionally powerful and temperamental one, we can only consider ourselves unlucky.
After all, no matter how sturdy a ship is, it can't withstand those terrifying creatures. Many sailors die at sea each year—it's almost like an offering to these spirit beasts.
But rest assured, our ship's hull is coated with a special substance to repel spirit beasts. They hate the smell and generally stay away.
For long-distance voyages, every captain has a mental map of the sea. With this map, we can ensure the safety of our passengers."
"Oh? What kind of map?" Ma Hongjun asked curiously.
Haiden explained, "A map showing the distribution of powerful sea spirit beasts. In some ways, sea spirit beasts are similar to land spirit beasts.
They also have their own territories, and their territorial instincts are even stronger than those of land spirit beasts. As long as we avoid entering the domains of particularly powerful sea spirit beasts, we won't anger them or invite trouble."
As he spoke, a hint of pride crept onto his face.
Li Luochen glanced at him and said, "It seems the captain knows quite a bit about spirit beasts. Even on the sea, you're no ordinary person. A forty-year-old Soul King is decent enough; reaching Soul Sage shouldn't be impossible."
"Haha, Your Eminence flatters me. I've just wasted my years. How could I compare to you and your students?"
Though flattered by Li Luochen's praise, Haiden still felt uneasy. After all, this was a Title Douluo they were talking about—someone who appeared in their twenties despite the fact that Title Douluos aged differently.
Most of the group called him "Brother," even though the youngest member, Bai Chenxiang (who was slightly weaker than him in spirit power), referred to him as such. This suggested that Li Luochen might actually be younger than he appeared.
The seven Saint Holy Pillars of Sea God Island were rumored to be over fifty years old. Were mainland soul masters really this terrifying?
However, after several days of interaction, Haiden found that these mainland soul masters weren't so hard to get along with. If he completed his mission well, perhaps there would be a handsome reward!
Time passed quickly at sea, and night fell before they knew it. The weather was clear, allowing them to see the stars and moon clearly. The beauty of the moon rising over the sea was intoxicating.
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Day Nine at Sea
"Old Hai, what's the deal with your Purple Pearl Pirate Guild?" Ma Hongjun slung his arm around Haiden's shoulder, having grown close to him over the past few days.
Haiden had often mentioned with pride that he was part of the Purple Pearl Pirate Guild, piquing the curiosity of the Shrek team.
"Our Purple Pearl Pirate Guild is based on Purple Pearl Island, two days' sail from here. Over the past decade, under the leadership of our leader, Lady Purple Pearl, we've either absorbed or destroyed all the smaller pirate groups in this area, forming a massive organization with over three thousand members.
Among them, more than two hundred are soul masters. My ship, the Conch, ranks among the top five in the guild. All the crew members aboard are loyal to me—I used to lead my own pirate group before being absorbed into the guild.
Our guild leader is an incredibly powerful Soul Emperor, roughly thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old but looks much younger due to her excellent upkeep—she appears to be in her twenties and is stunningly beautiful.
However, our leader has… peculiar preferences. She's inexplicably attracted to women, which leaves many of the male pirates who joined because of her feeling rather disheartened.
But, Little Ma, you're quite handsome—you might just win her over."
Haiden teased with a laugh.
"Hmph!" Bai Chenxiang, overhearing this, immediately turned red with anger. Grabbing Ma Hongjun's ear, she dragged him away.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Xiang Xiang, it's not what you think! My heart belongs only to you! Ouch, ouch, my ear's going to fall off, ouch, ouch, ouch…"
Everyone: Whipped!
Meanwhile, Li Luochen rested his head against Zhu Zhuqing's ample bosom, looking completely at ease.
As for Lady Purple Pearl, he wasn't interested. He already had enough family members—and several children. Adding another might strain his kidneys.
Yu Tianxin and Dai Mubai, however, were intrigued by the idea of Lady Purple Pearl. Dai Mubai simply wanted to charm her, while Yu Tianxin aimed to add her to his harem to strengthen his family.
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Purple Pearl Pirate Guild Headquarters
Lady Purple Pearl, who had just woken up, suddenly shivered, feeling as though something unpleasant was targeting her.
"Maybe I didn't sleep well. Hmm, I'll take another nap.
Someone, call Qian Qian over to keep me company!"
"Yes!" The guard outside went to fetch her.
Qian Qian was one of the senior captains under the Purple Pearl Pirate Guild, a beautiful sea soul master with another title: Lady Purple Pearl's "first wife."
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