A few hours later.
Once again concealed by the Mirage Mist, Lin Yuan and Lilia left the Treasure Pavilion, which had already descended into chaos, crossed the Inner City and Outer City, and finally reached the shore of East Pole Island.
Lin Yuan did not want to summon the Phantom Lin Yuan under the eyes of the poor living on the outskirts. After circling around, he found a cape screened by rocks.
Unexpectedly, another ship was already moored there.
The ship had an exaggerated design, with spikes of bone from enormous creatures arrayed all around its hull, giving it a vicious appearance.
On its enormous sail was painted a skeleton riding the wind and waves.
"It's one of the Tidal General's pirate ships."
Lin Yuan had read through the pirate intelligence compiled by Steward Liu and recognized the ship at a glance.
"Instead of raiding islands, it's moored in this secluded spot. Is it trying to avoid being seen?"
"In that case, this ship must be transporting goods for the Liu Family."
Lin Yuan quickly worked out the ship's purpose.
Unfortunately, by the time he arrived, only a few pirates remained aboard to guard the ship, and the deck bore traces of cargo having been moved.
That proved the valuables aboard had already been transported into the city. There was little loot to be had.
However, although its valuable cargo was gone, the ship itself was of considerable value to Lin Yuan.
"According to the intelligence, this should be an Intermediate Pirate Ship in the Tidal General's fleet. There should be a Great Pirate aboard."
The higher-ups in the Pirate Groups were all A+-rank powerhouses.
But A+-rank covered a broad range, and even those of the same rank differed in strength.
To make these distinctions clear, the pirates had their