The dockworkers moved with remarkable efficiency, finishing the loading faster than expected.
Menliev stepped onto the deck and greeted Tang San and the others. "Four honored guests, the Devil Ray is about to set sail. Please enjoy Binhai City's sea view to your heart's content."
Binhai City's port faced directly west, while Tang San and the others needed to head south. To avoid sailing in the wrong direction and being unable to match their route with the map, Tang San specifically said, "Captain Menliev, once we leave the port, have the Devil Ray sail south the entire way."
"South?" Menliev asked in confusion. "Honored guest, Sea God Island lies northwest of Binhai City. If you head south, I'm afraid you won't be able to reach Sea God Island."
Tang San did not explain further, merely saying, "How we reach Sea God Island is our concern. Your job is to take us to the designated location."
Menliev had no reason to refuse. "Very well, but we must sail along the coastline."
There was a great deal of cargo aboard, which reduced the amount of supplies the Devil Ray could carry to some extent. By staying close to the coastline, they could replenish their provisions whenever they were about to run out.
As the crew lowered the sails from the mast, the ship slowly departed the harbor under the sea breeze.
"Little San, this is my first time at sea. I've heard people say that the ocean has no end." Dai Mubai gazed at the distant sea view and could not help commenting.
Tang San replied with a smile, "It's my first time at sea too. Let's enjoy the scenery on the water."
After leaving the harbor, the Devil Ray sailed south, never straying far from the coastline.
The closer they stayed