"Buzz!!"
The Salted Fish emitted a loud roar as it sailed from the Ji Clan Trading Association's dock at Qiyun Port, heading southeast.
The destination this time is Nanyu Island, 600 nautical miles away from Qiyun Port!
Now, there are already two crew members with Ocean Affinity Talent on board, increasing the ship's speed by 10 nautical miles/hour.
With an initial base speed of 15–20 nautical miles/hour, the Salted Fish reached a speed of 25–30 nautical miles/hour.
The 600 nautical mile journey, if fast, could be completed in just one day.
More crew, greater boost, that's refreshing.
The ship now feels like a high-speed motor rushing forward.
30 nautical miles/hour also means the experience everyone can gain has reached 3 points/hour, totaling 60 points when arriving at Nanyu Island.
Along with 7 people fishing for 12 hours, a total of 84 experience points can be earned, combining for a total of 144 points.
...
Hmm...
For Fang Yu, who currently needs 800 points to level up, it's somewhat inadequate.
Not to mention Fang Yu, even Du Ran and the other three find it lacking.
These points are like stuffing between the teeth... eh?
The four looked simultaneously at the three new recruits who had just boarded the ship, only to see a certain expression unique to college graduates on their faces...
Clear and foolish.
"Whoa!! You can actually catch fish here?!"
"It's so fast, earning experience so quickly, is this what flying feels like?! "
"Fishing even has Copper Coin rewards? Unbelievable."
"At this rate, we can level up from Level 1 to Level 2 in one day!!"
Alright...
As long as someone is satisfied.
However, allowing the three to level up from Level 1 to Level 2 in one day isn't bad.
Physical fitness improves, thereby offering a certain offensive capability when facing the Sand Crocodile.
Looking at the trio, filled with anticipation and yearning for the future, Fang Yu silently retracted his gaze.
Level up to 2, right? Okay.
Next, you'll face the Level 5–10 captain's leveling point: the Sand Crocodile group.
Good luck...
...
Despite his words, Fang Yu still prepared to take all precautions for this mission.
He fished while browsing the forum.
In a particular section of the maritime forum, someone had compiled and summarized data on some aggressive marine creatures.
Fang Yu searched for a bit and quickly found information on the Sand Crocodile.
[Sand Crocodile]
Habit: Lives in groups
Size: 3-5 meters
Suitable captain level: 5–10 (Levels 5 and 6 are a bit challenging, but can be considered if there are enough crew members.)
Characteristics: Bite, death roll, tail strike, vigilance, nighttime activity.
Weakness: Strong biting force but small mouth opening. As long as you hold its mouth shut, it can't bite.
Precautions: Typically, there's a leader crocodile in a Sand Crocodile group that can be up to 10 meters long, with immense strength, thick skin, requiring multiple attacks to kill.
Leader crocodile?
Fang Yu's eyes shifted, quietly noting down this information.
As night fell, before resting, Fang Yu gathered everyone for a small meeting.
He finally decided to inform everyone early about the Sand Crocodile mission.
Let everyone prepare beforehand, to avoid scrambling when the time comes.
After hearing Fang Yu's words, Du Ran and the other three showed slight seriousness, but didn't reveal any fear.
They are the most experienced crew with Fang Yu, having already weathered storms at sea, and survived shooting incidents.
Moreover, each of them had earned a lot of money and equipped themselves with a handgun for self-defense, which provided them some confidence.
Sand Crocodile, put simply, is similar in battle prowess to ordinary crocodiles. As long as you don't get close, avoiding its death whirlwind, it poses little threat from a distance to the three.
But for the newly joined Luo Kuan and the other three, they were evidently worried, showing fearful expressions.
"Just after setting out to sea... we have to face the Sand Crocodile?"
The three were anxious, hesitating to speak.
But soon, as they looked towards Fang Yu, they saw Fang Yu quietly observing them with cold eyes. The pressure in those eyes made the trio jump in alarm, suddenly not daring to say anything further.
Fang Yu is such a person.
Usually, he smiles and is easy to talk to.
But once he gets serious, the aura he exudes is enough to make everyone dread.
It was the first time the trio saw Fang Yu like this, startling them, and the words they wanted to persuade choked back into their mouths.
Dared not say anything more.
"Alright, today I'm just notifying everyone. I hope before you sleep tonight, you also browse the forum, find some information on Sand Crocodiles. If you perform well in the mission, I'll reward you more."
Fang Yu nodded, then instructed everyone to pack up their fishing rods and go back to their rooms to sleep.
The newly joined Luo Kuan and the other three are only Level 1. Even when the ship reaches Nanyu Island, they can only level up to 2.
Physique-wise, they would be slightly more robust than ordinary people.
Frankly, is this mission dangerous for them?
Dangerous!
Fang Yu knew clearly that facing a single Sand Crocodile was no problem.
But since everyone had to face a group of Sand Crocodiles, even higher level crew like Du Ran couldn't guarantee absolute safety, let alone the newly joined trio.
It's indeed unfair for the three.
But...
So what?!
Fang Yu's eyes flashed resolutely.
This world was never a soft, cozy bed; it's a dangerous domain!
10% land, 90% ocean.
Without confronting the ocean, without facing danger, you can't move forward!
Everyone setting sail actually already prepared to risk and fight desperately.
Just like Fang Yu standing at the bow, countering the gunshot with the first mate.
Was Fang Yu afraid at that moment?
He was naturally afraid.
He even felt that the next bullet might break his shield, penetrating his body, injuring him.
But so what?
That moment, Fang Yu couldn't retreat!
If he's opted for a detour, chose a safe path, he wouldn't receive this cooperation contract and couldn't establish a friendship with Ji Clan Trading Association's Lu Kun.
A slow step means every subsequent step is slower; other corporate heirs have already triggered native events, integrating into this world, even attaining power.
Yet he could only lag behind in fear and cowardice.
All sailors virtually have no retreat.
Without progress, death at sea is inevitable.
For the three newcomers, it's the same.
Employing you means expecting you to work, not treating you like pampered pets with good food and drink.
If you think it's for development space, you're dreaming!
If you want to enjoy my advanced progress and rich rewards, you must be prepared to take risks.
Fang Yu's gaze went through the dark sea ahead, looking into the distance.
Don't be fooled by Fang Yu's usual playful demeanor.
From day one of sailing, he's been prepared for the possibility of someone dying on his ship during their voyage...