Vast Sea City was built beside the sea, and a faint salty, briny scent lingered in the air.
As the largest city on the western frontier of the Heaven Dou Empire, Vast Sea City had broad, thick walls that unquestionably met the standards of the empire's major cities.
Inside the city, people came and went in a lively bustle.
The moment Qi Dao entered with the three women, they drew a great many curious looks.
But one glance was enough to tell that the four were either wealthy or noble and certainly not people to provoke, so no other clichéd drama arose.
The four stayed in Vast Sea City for two days, experiencing its local customs. On the third day, they boarded the Wavebreaker, a large ship the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had prepared especially for them.
The Wavebreaker had nine people aboard as captain and crew, all Soul Masters hired at great expense by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and all extremely familiar with these waters.
The captain who steered the ship was named Zuo Ge. He had the highest level among the nine, having reached level sixty-nine.
Inside the Wavebreaker's captain's cabin, Zuo Ge was at the helm.
He was a man who looked to be in his fifties, with a thin, wiry build, dark skin, and a black patch over his left eye. His entire bearing warned strangers to keep their distance.
But when Qi Dao entered the captain's cabin, he immediately stopped what he was doing and bowed with the utmost respect. "Greetings, King Peerless!"
Qi Dao casually waved a hand.
"Captain Zuo Ge, there's no need for formalities!"
"I only came to ask you a few questions!"
"Please go ahead, King Peerless!"
Qi Dao then said, "Captain Zuo Ge, you've sailed the seas