Chapter 784

Chapter 784: Gentle Sea Breeze

Upon entering this white stone-built shipyard, they finally saw the large ship that Etxi had prepared for this western journey.

The hull was made of white wood, streamlined overall, with three masts aligned along the centerline. The cabins on the deck were three stories high, looking very harmonious and beautiful.

“What a beautiful ship,” Lolan Hill couldn’t help but comment.

Then, a few people came out together with the master shipbuilder to sit in a courtyard next to the shipyard.

After some simple conversation, Lolan Hill curiously asked, “Master Fangying, where are you from? I seem to have seen another Fang shipbuilder on the Western Continent.”

“Oh, could this lady provide more details?”

Upon hearing Lolan Hill mention it, the old man with gray hair turned his gaze towards her.

“In terms of origin, actually, I come from the distant Nanfeng Continent. That place is also a developed maritime region. However, our clan suffered a great upheaval several decades ago, many of our people scattered and lost contact.”

“Indeed.” Following this, Lolan Hill told the old man about the person Angus once saved.

“It turns out to be Uncle Two. I didn’t expect to hear news about him,” the old man sighed after listening.

“Times change, people change. When we parted ways back then, he was only in his thirties, a handsome figure in the clan. Now, these years have aged him.”

“The bloodline of the Fang family probably isn’t abundant anymore. I’m glad this young lady can tell me these things.”

“If there’s an opportunity, please convey my message to him or his descendants, saying I live in a village called ‘Nanpei’ southeast of Longquan Bay. If fate permits, perhaps our descendants can meet again.”

“I will do so,” Lolan Hill nodded.

“That would be a great help,” the old man laughed, seemingly having resolved a long-standing matter, his expression much more relaxed.

“Please wait here for three days, ladies. The ship will be completed and launched after three days.”

He stood up and walked back into the shipyard, preparing to check everything again carefully.

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Five days later, Lolan Hill and Etxi, among others, finally boarded the ship and set sail toward the vast and open sea.

The white sails were filled with the sea breeze, waves splashing against the pristine hull. This elegant ship sailed away from the port with the wind, advancing joyfully across the sea, leaving a long wake.

On the deck of the ship, Ye Ling ran around excitedly, her little wings fluttering happily behind her, like a joyful child.

“Finally at sea, hahaha~”

She occasionally leaped, stepping on the railing of the deck, her feet dancing like walking on a tightrope.

Seeing this, the other passengers on board couldn’t help but feel the joy.

The passengers aboard the White Sandalwood now included Lolan Hill and a group of elves, plus thirty experienced sailors recruited by Skysea Pavilion. Additionally, the sailor Lolan Hill met at the harbor was also enlisted because the girl found his talent impressive.

Name: Kabulen

Race: Human (Adapted 94%)

Identity: Second Officer of White Sandalwood, former member of Fylura Chamber of Commerce

Status: Healthy (No abnormalities)

Sequence: Ocean Sequence 4 · White Wave Helmsman (Excellent Silver Rank)

Talent: [Current] (Excellent): Can finely perceive the direction of nearby currents. (Perfect for a ship’s driver)

Ability: [Wave Riding] (Excellent): Can influence the water currents around the ship, making it more suitable for sailing. (An ability associated with extraordinary professions)

Skill: [Navigational Knowledge Lv. 5] (Excellent): This is an incredibly experienced sailor, well-versed in all matters of the sea, a candidate for captain.

[Helmsman Lv. 6] (Ordinary): An excellent helmsman, one can entrust various tasks to him.

When Lolan Hill found this dock worker, it genuinely surprised those around him, especially those who usually worked alongside Kabulen.

They looked enviously as Kabulen was selected by this young lady from a prestigious family. Some even wanted to recommend themselves to the girl, but Lolan Hill refused with the reason that too many people were not needed.

“Thank you very much, Miss Lacy.”

After being recruited by the girl, this man, who had endured many hardships, was deeply grateful. Now in his late thirties, he wasn’t young among sailors, even reaching the limit of his potential despite being Sequence 4. There would be no further improvements.

Now being recruited by this young lady was a new turning point in his life.

“Work hard then,” the girl encouraged, then appointed him as the second officer and helmsman of the ship.

After leaving Longquan Bay, the White Sandalwood and Skysea Fleet sailed westward quickly, approaching the Pearl Archipelago.

Standing on the deck at the top of the ship, Lolan Hill gazed at the bright blue sky, feeling a momentary sense of relaxation.

It was still a few days’ voyage to reach the Pearl Archipelago, and the journey so far had been calm and stable, everything proceeding in order.

She brought a wooden chair and sat beside the railing, gazing down at the azure sea reflecting the sunlight, shimmering with light.

Looking back, she could no longer see the outline of the Eastern Continent; the view was empty, almost entirely blue sea and sky.

The warm sunlight bathed her, and the blonde young lady felt drowsy.

Perhaps she should take a nap, Lolan Hill leaned her head against her arm, her body swaying with the waves. The sound of the waves seemed like a soothing lullaby, lulling her into a gentle dream.

During this brief afternoon nap, the young lady saw many childhood memories in her hazy dreams.

That was also a scene on a boat, but not a sea vessel, rather a duck-shaped boat at an amusement park. Back then, she was just a primary school student, playing with her mother in the lake at the amusement park.

There were miniature trains on the tracks, boats in the lake, bumper cars in the hall, and fields full of colorful plastic balls. Childhood memories were filled with warmth.

Another wave crashed, the ship swayed, and the fresh sound of the waves reached her ears. She opened her eyes in the intense sunlight and slowly woke up.

Was she dreaming again? The young lady lifted her head, looking at the still azure and calm sea.

Perhaps she missed home.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, she hadn’t noticed it. Now, in the quiet of the voyage, she inevitably began to miss the past.

People are always like this, growing tired of each other over time, wanting to part ways to seek freedom afar. But after a long time of freedom, they start to miss the warmth and closeness of home.

She had been in this world for over a decade, though most of that time was spent sleeping, time still flowed slowly.

I wonder how the friends in the Western Continent are doing? Is Clancia moving forward on the right path? How is my little house in the maple forest now?

She remembered that before leaving, she and Keti planted several fruit trees and plants, including Keti’s favorite dragon fruit, her own experimental yellow-fleshed watermelon, and the crystal grapes favored by Yixuegelin.

Hopefully, when she returns, she can still see those fruits. Then she could awaken Keti from her slumber in the heavens, and everyone could reunite.

The young lady leaned against the railing, her eyes fixed on the undulating sea, her mind filled with many images.

Just as she was immersed in these memories and expectations, a bird chirped from the air, followed by a cool droplet falling onto her.

Dai Ju, the orange-headed bird, was flying happily above the ship, its claws holding a struggling white-scaled fish.

The fish was thrown in front of her, and this water-soaked feathered creature fell unconsciously, wanting to perch in Lolan Hill’s arms.

“Go away, you clumsy bird~”

Lolan Hill used her arm to block the splashing water, refusing the chubby creature with a grumpy face.

(End of Chapter)