Ruins and Poetry

Cong Yu was probably experiencing a similar revelation at this moment, as he had seen words with similar pronunciations to "ruins" all morning.

Whether it's news articles, advertising signs, or even the wishes expressed on ema (votive plaques) hanging on trees, it's all the same...

Finally, the Pirate King actually sent a message in the group chat, saying that she had found the ruins of a god...

It was as if it were telling Cong Yu--

Just like saying, "This site is very important."

Is being deeply immersed in revelations a good thing or a bad thing? Is it a trap or a change that benefits humanity?

Cong Yu wasn't entirely sure, but judging from Moerae's complete silence during this period, perhaps this was the bad thing Moerae was holding back.

But the problem is...

Even if Cong Yu felt there was a 70% chance it was the former, he still couldn't ignore this revelation.

Even if it means I might die.

"..." Yes, Cong Yu was starting to lose confidence...

If this is a trap set by Moerae, who has already figured out how to see through his schemes, then it's really not a good sign.

Cong Yu's previous actions and designs had mostly benefited from their high mobility and "invisibility."

Moreover, rather than actually gaining an advantage, it would be more accurate to say that they repeatedly thwarted Moerae's efforts.

It was simply a case of "returning empty-handed".

Cong Yu believed that if she were Moerae, she would have at least 100 four-winged and Six-Winged Angel ganging up on her.

In that case, even getting into the Jormungandr Train would be difficult for Cong Yu... not to mention that God might have a countermeasure.

Anyway, Cong Yu will definitely be determined when the time comes, and she will blur into nothingness whenever she encounters anything. She'll just keep blurring into nothingness.

I shouldn't get instantly killed... right?

With this in mind, Cong Yu finished her dinner as usual, said "I'm going out," and left home.

Cong Yu was mentally prepared that "this trip might be dangerous." But there was no need to tell everyone about this preparation.

In any case, he couldn't possibly take Yaochuan Guang and the others there on his own initiative...

That would be far too dangerous.

This time, unlike before, it wasn't a trip to China, Mexico, or the Vatican City...

Instead, they're going to the Pacific Ocean.

Go to the so-called God's Ruins.

"..."

"..." After walking a short distance, Cong Yu stopped and asked with a hint of helplessness, "Lantian Zhu, do you want to go or not?"

If you want to go with Cong Yu, you should call out to Cong Yu quickly. Otherwise, Cong Yu might just disappear at any moment.

But if she doesn't want to go...

There's no need to secretly follow them then.

As for Cong Yu's words, Lantian Zhu's voice sounded a little muffled, "Cong Yu, don't turn around, it's me, Little Guang."

You'd be a fool to believe that!

Cong Yu turned around and looked at the blue-haired girl standing behind her, who looked rather casual. "So, do you want to come along?"

Lantian Zhu, who was standing there lazily, had obviously come out for the same reason. "Yeah, we all heard you on the phone before... things like 'boarding,' 'departure,' and 'trap.'"

"Plus, you seemed quite worried when you went out this time; it was actually quite obvious."

Lantian Zhu said this while yawning, simply stating, "However, Little Guang is too clumsy, Xiao Cui is too obedient, and Hong trusts you too much... so none of them have any intention of traveling with you."

Yaochuan Guang failed to notice the low pressure in the air when Cong Yu left home;

Xiao Cui is a well-behaved child and has no intention of changing Cong Yu's mind about setting off alone;

Hong never considered the possibility that Cong Yu "would not be able to return safely" or "would not be able to solve the problem."

Only Lantian Zhu followed, expressing her desire to act alongside Cong Yu this time...

But... was I really that obvious?

Cong Yu couldn't help but think this.

"..." Seeing Cong Yu deep in thought, Lantian Zhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Actually, I am also very useful."

Hmm? What's it for?

This operation is primarily about exploring the ruins. Big Bomber, go there might actually have the opposite effect...

This event is also recorded in the Mysterious Sea and in Tomb Raider.

In Cong Yu's contemplation, Lantian Zhu

Her expression remained calm. "I've heard that sailors used to bring sheep with them when they went on board."

Okay, that's enough.

Cong Yu waved her hand silently, fully aware of what Lantian Zhu was about to say, "I didn't say I wouldn't take you..."

"Also, don't generalize from a single case."

As Cong Yu spoke, she rubbed her temples, feeling a slight headache. "Did you know that sailors used to bring rams in addition to ewes?"

Upon hearing this, Lantian Zhu's expression became even more peculiar.

What? She really didn't know that!

Under Lantian Zhu's gaze, Cong Yu shook his head and summoned the Jormungandr Train... Why is Lantian Zhu's mind filled with such lewd nonsense?

Or was this simply her normal performance?

With this thought in mind, Cong Yu wanted to kick Lantian Zhu into the train. But in the end, she patted Lan Tianzhu's butt and shooed her into the train entrance.

Just like the sailors of old, laughing as they herded the little ewe onto the ship.

Otherwise, she would have been standing outside, staring blankly at the gaping maw of a snake for a few seconds...

"Back then, hot food was rare on board. Fuel was precious, and hot food was only served at the communal meals after each resupply."

"Of course, the captain and other high-ranking people get to eat hot food every day..."

"But the staple foods are still the same: biscuits and bread that are probably infested with maggots, dried meat, fish, and rum that have no meat flavor at all."

"If there's no fish season and we run out of dried meat, then we'll just have to eat dry rations with rum..."

"Under such circumstances, and with the mainstream ship size gradually evolving into medium and large vessels, it's quite understandable to bring chickens and sheep onto the ship."

Lantian Zhu's eyes flickered with doubt upon hearing Cong Yu's words. "I see. I saw on a marketing account that bringing a sheep onto the boat is for..."

As he said this, Lantian Zhu stood up from his seat and thrust his hips back and forth a few times... That's way too low.

"You know those are marketing accounts... but what they say isn't entirely untrue, it's just that 'all of them are like that'."

As Cong Yu spoke, she felt a touch of emotion as the Jormungandr Train entered its accelerated mode, experiencing a slight jolt.

"However, in reality, it's mostly for food reasons, and also... when we encounter a deserted island, we'll release two male and two female sheep so that the sheep have a chance to reproduce and thrive on the deserted island."

"Whether it's to pass on supplies to future humans who come to the deserted island, or to give them a chance to resupply on their return journey..."

"In short, it's an act of 'thinking about the future'."

Cong Yu said this, gently tapping Lantian Zhu's forehead a few times. "Human beings are a kind of life that takes a long-term view for the future."

Lantian Zhu: "???"

Lantian Zhu, who was about to unpack the pudding, was somewhat puzzled.

So what if it is? Why did you tap my forehead?

Seeing the protest in Lantian Zhu's eyes, Cong Yu spoke up to remind her, "We're almost there, stop eating... Didn't we just have dinner?"

I did just eat it, but Lantian Zhu really wants to eat pudding right now.

So she tore open the packaging anyway, gulped down the coffee pudding, and mumbled, "So fast..."

If her senses are correct, it should have been less than five minutes since she came up here...

So, is our destination not far away?

Lantian Zhu thought to herself, then followed Cong Yu had stood up, out of the Jormungandr Train and immediately stepped onto the deck.

A sea breeze suddenly blew over...

Feeling the slight swaying of the deck beneath my feet, I looked out at the Lantian Zhu and saw the boundless sea.

Of course, there's also the Blue Sky that merges with the sea, and the white clouds in the Blue Sky... like sheep.

By the way, there are both males and females.

Wow! It's the ocean! How refreshing! Little Guang will definitely regret not coming if he finds out later.

Thinking this, Lantian Zhu looked around at the crew members who seemed quite active... Sailors, too, have both male and female members.

However, whether it was Lantian Zhu's imagination or not, she always felt that the crew members' bodies were somewhat ethereal... especially their lower bodies.

Lantian Zhu thought to herself as she observed the crew members laughing and waving, welcoming her and Cong Yu's crew.

I noticed some of the crew members had seaweed clinging to them.

"..." No! That's not right! It's not an illusion, these crew members' bodies are definitely somewhat transparent... They look like ghosts! A ghost ship!

Lantian Zhu, who was "a little" afraid of ghosts and spirits, turned pale on the spot and couldn't help but look in the direction of Cong Yu.

At that very moment, Cong Yu was talking to a stylish female crew member with long, wine-red hair.

No, Lantian Zhu knows this female crew member.

Nina Edward, the Monster King and Pirate King, is one of the Thirteen Kings (now the fourteenth).

However, perhaps it's because I didn't pay attention to it before...

The moment Lantian Zhu saw the other person in person, his gaze was fixed on the Pirate King's chest.

While pondering, Lantian Zhu looked down at his chest again before shifting his gaze back.

Isn't this difference... too big?

Sheep.

It is still because

Because of her previous conversation with Cong Yu, she was now thinking of sheep again...

On the Pirate King's chest were two soft, large sheep.

Chapter 784 Relics and Poetry

Nina Edward.

This Monster King, who has been active since the 14th century, controls a highly maneuverable ghost ship capable of going both in the sky and on the ground.

She named it the Drake.

In fact, the Pirate King met Cong Yu earlier than the Snow Woman, but later than the Saint King.

After leaving Britain, when Cong Yu was preparing to drift around the world, she saw this Pirate King near the port.

Back then, protected by countless ghostly crew members, she made everyone on the street shun her...

Cong Yu was watching it in a roadside tavern at that time.

It was only a brief encounter.

The formal acquaintance began when I had mastered the Jormungandr Train and started making friends all over the world.

How should I put it?

In short...

"He served as a clerk on her ship for a while."

Cong Yu summarized it this way, eating an orange—a standard voyage fruit—and said, "Should I call him the secretary? Or the navigator?"

Cong Yu felt that Lantian Zhu was gradually beginning to understand Cong Yu... It turned out that Cong Yu really was an old thing!