The sea was calm, and the Doom approached at a slower speed. Su Xiao stood on the deck at the bow, looking at the compass in his hand. If the nautical chart was accurate, Turtle Island should be somewhere in these waters.
A few minutes ago, the Doom had passed through an underwater current. There was a horizontal whirlpool beneath the sea surface, causing the water above it to churn continuously.
Considering that Turtle Island drifted slowly, Su Xiao piloted the Doom along the circular current. Sure enough, in less than an hour, an island floating on the sea came into view.
No wonder the pirates called this place Turtle Island. From a distance, it looked very much like a gigantic sea turtle. Or rather, this secret relic had been created based on the form of some gigantic sea turtle.
The Doom passed around Turtle Island as it drifted toward them. After drawing closer, they could see that the island moved extremely slowly, covering only a few meters per hour.
Behind Turtle Island lay a dense mass of chains, each one binding a pirate ship. Compared to Turtle Island, even a huge five-masted ship was as small as a matchbox.
As soon as the Doom reached the rear of Turtle Island, three small boats rowed over. Grappling hooks caught on the Doom's side, and a bare-chested pirate climbed aboard.
"This ship..."
The pirate, whose head was covered in tiny braids, clicked his tongue in wonder. After all, the Doom had no sailors, helmsman, or the like.
"Your first time at Turtle Island?"
Ding~
As soon as the pirate finished speaking, Su Xiao flicked a gold coin over.
"We don't make change."
The dripping-wet pirate caught the coin and grinned.
"Keep the rest."
"Generous."
The pirate put away the grappling hook