Seagulls swept across the sky, dove into the sea, expertly snatched up a fish, then beat their wings and soared back into the air.
The Black Pearl docked at Silver Whale Island. The Qin grandfather and granddaughter led Ling Bai and Ling Qiuxi to the small fishing village where they lived.
The fishing village was not large, with just over three hundred residents. As a five-ringed Soul King, Qin Hai held considerable status there. He told the villagers about this fishing expedition and had them replenish the Black Pearl with supplies essential for long-distance travel.
Qin Yu pulled Ling Qiuxi away to see the Azure Sea Silver Dragon Whale statue in the center of the village, while Qin Hai invited Ling Bai into his home to plan a route and draw up a nautical chart for their return to Douluo Continent.
A massive nautical chart, visibly weathered by time, hung in the hall. With Silver Whale Island at its center, it clearly marked the surrounding sea areas, islands, and continents.
"Little Brother Ling, this route was traveled by my ancestors. It passes through six major sea areas before finally making landfall at Lingyang City." Qin Hai traced a line.
"Five of the six sea areas are safe, much like the Green Fish Sea Area. Only the Overlord Sea Area has a hundred-thousand-year Overlord Squid.
"Hundred-thousand-year Overlord Squids are lazy by nature, and their strength is far inferior to the Demon Soul Great White Shark King. They probably won't cause you any trouble."
"Lingyang City... a coastal city of the Dou Ling Empire."
Ling Bai studied the chart, then lightly drew a new route with his fingertip. "Uncle Qin, what are the conditions in the sea areas along this route?"
"Let me see..."
Qin Hai glanced at it and could not