Setting Sail

"Hello, we'd like to rent a ship and sail out to sea. Could you tell us what you have?" Ning Rongrong asked, holding on to Ye Qiu's arm. Her words and manner were polished, and every smile and frown revealed her fine education.

"Of course, beautiful lady." Mendel smiled and nodded, then turned and gestured invitingly. "Please come with me, honored guests."

"Come on, you fraud. This ship looks pretty good."

"Sure does. There's plenty of room, too."

Ye Qiu nodded and followed Mendel, looking around as they went.

With Mendel's explanations,

Ye Qiu and the others learned quite a bit about the Sea Dongqing.

There were eight crew members aboard.

Besides Mendel, who was the captain, there was a first mate and six sailors.

The Sea Dongqing had three levels.

There were cabins on the two levels above deck. There was another level below deck, which also had cabins, though they were mainly for storing cargo.

Since Ye Qiu and the others were paying, they would naturally stay on the two levels above deck.

The crew would stay below.

From the top level of the Sea Dongqing, they could gaze into the distance at the endless blue waves. It was a beautiful sight.

There were six cabins on the level above deck.

That was more than enough.

Before long,

Ning Rongrong waved her hand and rented the entire ship. She told Mendel and the others to get everything ready and set off for Sea God Island as soon as they could.

On deck,

Ye Qiu brought Shui Bing'er, Xiao Wu, and the others out of the Ruyi Baibao Pouch.

The moment they boarded, the strong scent of the sea had assailed their senses.

The sea wind howled,

bringing a chill with it in the late autumn weather.

Fortunately, none