The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1441 - 1440: Peril at Sea

The VIP ticket even allows for early access, such treatment was something Tang Rao never imagined.If Wu Gexin plans to go, then Tang Rao would have one more person to guide him, and by then, handling meals and accommodation, hehehe, is no longer a discussion; it's definitely all-inclusive.

"Sure, having more people means more company. You're a senior, and traveling with you ensures my safety."

The Beast Sea comes menacingly; just hearing the name is enough to make people tremble, let alone crossing it personally.

Wu Gexin scheduled a time with Tang Rao; Tang Rao thought there was no issue. After discussing it with Wu Suowei, there was no issue on his side either, so the plan was set.

Originally, they would depart in half a month, but when the departure time came, they left a full seven days early.

Tang Rao and Wu Suowei waited at the North Island's exit for a full hour, which turned his hair white, before the others arrived leisurely.

"Brother Tang Rao, truly sorry, encountered old enemies en route and had to settle matters there first, making you wait so long, truly embarrassed."

Tang Rao said Wu Gexin didn't seem like someone who'd be late, turns out he was tripped up by someone along the way, no wonder it delayed things a bit.

Since others apologized so sincerely, Tang Rao also genuinely forgave Wu Gexin.

The border between North Island and West Island is really cold. Departing from the Kao Shan Sect, it's still sunny outside, but upon arrival, snow piles up to knee height.

"Senior Wu, this way seems rough, how do you plan to cross?"

Tang Rao had asked Wu Suowei this question before. Wu Suowei was reserved for a long time before telling Tang Rao that to save money for scientific research, he would usually hitch rides, and this time was no different. Since Wu Suowei is thin-skinned, he didn't want to talk about sneaking rides to Tang Rao. If it weren't already near the end, Wu Suowei would have wanted to hide it for two more days.

Now, even with money, nobody wanted to rent a boat, so Tang Rao had to ask Wu Gexin very subtly if there was a spot, not daring to be too blatant about it.

"Brother Tang Rao, if you're not bothered, join us for the trip to West Island."

Wu Gexin is insightful, has a good outlook, and always respects others, making Tang Rao feel comfortable and not awkward at all.

"Thank you, Senior Wu."

Tang Rao boarded the ship with Wu Suowei.

The ship is large, capable of accommodating hundreds of people. Once aboard, Tang Rao realized how fascinating the interior was.

Inside the ship, it's not cold at all; it actually feels warm. Although he couldn't see any barrier, Tang Rao knew there must be one. Once aboard, there's no need to worry about sea beasts rushing in to hurt people.

"Senior Wu, when you merchants invest, it's indeed more lavish than us."

To build such a ship, the cost must be astronomical. Up until now, Tang Rao couldn't bear to use Purple Crystal to build a ship.

"It's average. Almost every family in the Business Alliance has their own ships for convenience and to mitigate losses. Once you develop within the Business Alliance, you'll be like us."

They're different. If Tang Rao wants a ship, he wouldn't buy or build one since he doesn't understand ships. Usually, he'd have someone deliver them to him.

Moreover, he believes someone will definitely send the best ship to Tang Rao.

"I don't have the financial strength now, maybe later."

Watching others leave on ships, he, without money, is glad just to hitch a ride.

"Brother Tang Rao, come over here, our ship is about to set sail. Although the Beast Sea is extremely dangerous, the scenery along the way is quite nice."

Wu Gexin introduced to Tang Rao.

Tang Rao stood by the ship's side, gazing into the distance; the demon beasts by the Beast Sea's shores aren't too strong, low enough for gods to challenge.

The ship sailed quickly, and within moments, they were in the center of the Beast Sea. Tang Rao distinctly felt the ship shake several times, and then it shook more and more. Tang Rao, not daring to stand by the ship's edge, moved to the center.

Those who initially moved around were now all standing at the center of the deck.

"What's going on? Why is it shaking so severely? Is there something wrong with the ship?"

The panicked voices around caught Tang Rao's attention. These people surely aren't first-time visitors to West Island. They know better than anyone what happens along the way.

Tang Rao's face remained unchanged as he, with others, moved to the deck's center, constantly watching Wu Gexin's actions and expressions.

"It's fine, just being attacked by a beast tide. This ship has been reinforced by an Array Master with a super strong array; it definitely won't have problems."

Wu Gexin also encountered this kind of situation for the first time. Trusting his own vessel, he chose to wait calmly.

"Tell the cabin to accelerate, full speed, and try to avoid the beast tide's impacts."

The ship rocked more violently, forcing Wu Gexin to issue orders to those inside the cabin.

Tang Rao knew the situation wasn't as simple as Wu Gexin stated. Onboard, with over a hundred lives, if anything really went wrong, before West Island's Harvest Festival, the West Island incident would spark across the Divine Realm.

"Master, what do you think of this?"

While Wu Gexin controlled the overall situation, Tang Rao stood aside chatting with Wu Suowei. Even in such a critical situation, they remained calm, demonstrating what? Demonstrating they have a spirit of great sacrifice.

Bull!

Tang Rao dared not say that he had long been terrified. If this continued, he'd suffer a heart attack, relying on Wu Suowei beside him to talk to him, preventing him from thinking negatively.

"Family Head Wu, it's not working; the ship is taking on water, about to sink. Our protective array has been damaged by sea beasts, and sea beasts are attacking inside."

On one side is the beast tide, on the other, the critical protective array failing and the ship taking on water.

Everyone present panicked. Those who survive a beast tide are rare, unless they possess extremely strong abilities. Tang Rao speculated, there's nobody on this ship who could survive the beast tide. Plus, the ship is in the Beast Sea's center; how deep is the sea, no one knows. How many sea beasts are there, no one knows either.

A place full of unknowns, equally shrouded in fear, those with poor psychological endurance have already jumped ship.

Sadly, once they jumped, they were devoured by sea beasts bearing bloody jaws, leaving no trace behind.

For those, losing life in a brief moment is tragic though somewhat fortunate, at least they don't have to deeply root themselves in pain, nor worry about when they'll die.

"You ask me what I see; I can't see anything now. If the ship really fails, we have to find a way to escape."

Hardly had Wu Suowei said this when Tang Rao and Wu Suowei watched an upper-level god trying to escape using a Divine Beast from the air, but be pulled down by sea beasts rising from below.