Song from the Ghost Ship
Lei Yong did not react for a moment and did not immediately answer Yuan Hongjie's question.
Seeing that Lei Yong had not answered, Yuan Hongjie asked again at once, "Lei Yong, I'm asking you now—is this really a Ghost Ship?"
Only then did Lei Yong react. His expression grew solemn as he said, "Young Master, this is indeed the Ghost Ship I encountered before. I never imagined that after surviving that ordeal, I would see it again. The Ghost Ship is extremely strange. Young Master, we should leave quickly. Don't board it."
Lei Yong's meaning was clear: stay as far away from the Ghost Ship as possible. Otherwise, boarding it would easily lead to trouble.
He had survived back then solely because he had been lucky.
Besides the people aboard Yuan Hongjie's ship, several nearby vessels had also spotted the Ghost Ship. Some were even drawing closer to it.
Some people simply did not believe in such things. Seeing such a gigantic ship, they were certain it must contain treasures. It would be wonderful if they could obtain them. As the saying went, wealth and honor were sought amid danger.
"This Ghost Ship is far too quiet. There isn't a single person in sight," someone said.
"If there were people aboard, how could it be called a Ghost Ship? I say we should keep our distance. I'm sure many of you have heard the legends about Ghost Ships. Supposedly, terrifying evil creatures dwell inside and can take people's lives. They're extremely frightening."
"What's there to fear? I've also heard that some people obtained priceless treasures from a Ghost Ship."
All sorts of opinions were voiced. Some wanted to stay away, while others wanted to go over and investigate.
"Someone's gone aboard." At that moment, someone