HCB Chapter 210 Coral Temple Island
Chapter 210 Coral Temple Island
Under Chen Wenjin's arrangement, Hei Xiazi led a group of three elite soldiers to the Xisha Islands the next day.
Their goal was clear: to find a ship that could withstand the ravages of the sea.
There are also ship crew members who won't hold you back.
As for Yang Xueli, she traveled an international long distance to the United States and asked the bank manager to help her order advanced diving equipment.
There are also various supplies needed at sea.
Half a month later, Hei Xiazi sent back the first message: the manpower and ships were ready, and the price had been agreed upon.
It will take a little longer for the supplies Yang Xueli purchased to arrive.
But Cheng Feng had already made preparations for departure, and the supplies would be transported directly to a port near the Xisha Islands.
However, the group disagreed on who should accompany Cheng Feng on this trip.
"I absolutely have to go on this trip to the Ruins of Return. Old Cheng, don't forget, I was the leader of the underwater tomb archaeological team back then."
I have experience working at sea.
Chen Wenjin was adamant; in her view, Cheng Feng was taking a risk for them.
She can't just sit at home and enjoy the fruits of others' labor.
The other two women shared a similar attitude with Chen Wenjin; none of the three were merely decorative figures.
They are the elite among the elite of ordinary people, and those so-called adventurers may not be able to compare with them.
Only Ah Xiang stared blankly at her brother and three sisters-in-law.
She didn't understand why her sisters-in-law were all clamoring to go on an adventure this time.
"You're helping by staying home and stabilizing our business; you don't need to come with me on risky journeys to prove your contribution."
Cheng Feng tried to persuade them gently, mainly because he would have to take care of them when they went.
For ordinary people, venturing into this desolate land would be a near-certain death, unless they had the protagonist's plot armor.
Hu Bayi and his gang were long gone, not even a trace left.
"How can we feel at ease if you go by yourself..."
Huo Ling looked at Cheng Feng with resentment. That was the ocean; if something happened to Cheng Feng, it would be like the sky falling down for them.
Seeing this, Cheng Feng had no choice but to be more direct, otherwise they definitely wouldn't give up.
"Wenjin, Xiaoling, Shirley, I'm going by myself because I'm confident I can come back safely."
If you all come together, what if something happens to one of you?
What's the point of me going to Guixu?
Cheng Feng's words silenced the three women.
After a while, the more rational Yang Xueli spoke up:
"How about this, we'll go with you to the Xisha Islands, help you take care of the arrangements for your voyage, and then we'll wait for you to return from there."
Cheng Feng readily agreed.
"Okay, the scenery over there is beautiful. Let's treat it as a family trip."
At this point, Chen Wenjin and Huo Ling had no choice but to withdraw; their inferior strength was a fact.
They didn't want to hold Cheng Feng back.
After spending two days settling in the details, Cheng Feng and his family of five embarked on their road trip.
Since they got their own car, they have completely said goodbye to trains.
Instead of squeezing into crowds on the road, it's more convenient to drive yourself, and with Cheng Feng around at night, you can camp anytime.
After a nine-day road trip, Cheng Feng and his family finally arrived in Hainan.
This time, the robbery was lucky; no one targeted Cheng Feng.
Otherwise, Cheng Feng, who takes his wife out, would definitely show them what instant kill means.
Once we get here, the car won't be able to handle the rest of the journey.
The group disembarked at the dock, where disciples of the Unloading Ridge Sect were already waiting. Upon seeing Cheng Feng and his three wives, they quickly came forward to greet them.
"Boss, Madam, the boat to Coral Temple Island is ready."
"Coral Temple Island, isn't that where we go to the Xisha Islands?"
Huo Ling asked in confusion.
The disciple of the Unloading Ridge Sect replied:
"The captain found the boat and crew on Coral Temple Island, and he's waiting for the boss there."
"In that case, let's go to Coral Temple Island."
After Cheng Feng made the decision, the three women and Ah Xiang followed Cheng Feng onto the boat prepared by the disciples of the Unloading Ridge Sect.
When the group arrived at the cabin, the sailors outside were already pulling up the anchor.
Soon the ship departed from the dock and headed towards Coral Temple Island.
Coral Temple Island is one of the Xisha Islands, and its inhabitants have made their living from fishing for generations.
One group that deserves special mention is the pearl divers here; they are all excellent swimmers.
In the days before oxygen tanks, diving into the sea on a single breath...
They search for old, sufficiently aged clams on the seabed and reefs, and use a curved knife to open the shells.
Search for any pearls that may be found among them.
These pearl divers passed down their skills from father to son and then to grandson. They were known as the Tanka people along the coast.
The term "tank people" is a general term for people who live on boats at sea.
The ship sailed on the sea for a full day and night, finally arriving at Coral Temple Island at around 10 a.m. the next day.
As everyone disembarked, they saw Black Bear, wearing a black vest, standing on the dock.
After reuniting with the others, Hei Xiazi smiled and said:
"I didn't expect the boss and his wife to come. If I had known that your whole family was traveling together, I would have prepared a more luxurious boat."
"Stop joking around, take us to see the boat and the crew first!"
Chen Wenjin's biggest concern was the ship going out to sea. If the ship was not up to par, sailing on the unpredictable sea would be tantamount to suicide.
Soon, led by Hei Xiazi, the group passed through the market on Coral Temple Island.
We arrived at a fishing boat docked at the pier.
"This is the captain's house I found for my boss. He's a local pearl diver, and only he's confident he can take my boss to the Coral Spiral area."
As he spoke, Black Bear walked to the front of the boat and shouted.
Soon, a dark-skinned middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties or fifties came out of the cabin.
He was followed by a young man and a young woman.
The man's skin was as dark as his own; fishermen spend years at sea, and their skin gets tanned from the sun.
The woman looked slightly better, and had delicate features; she was a pretty girl.
"Old Hei, these are my boss and his wife. They pay your wages."
When Hei Xiazi called someone else "Old Hei," Cheng Feng couldn't help but chuckle.
The middle-aged man, referred to as Lao Hei, frowned and sized up the group.
Then he spoke, his voice tinged with an accent, and asked:
"That sea area is no safe place. Shouldn't you gentlemen reconsider whether you want to go?"
Old Hei meant well; in his eyes, Cheng Feng and his friends were just rich young masters and ladies.
Going to the Coral Spiral area by boat is practically suicide.
"You've misunderstood. Only I'm going out to sea this time; they won't be on board!"
Cheng Feng offered an explanation, which reassured Lao Hei.
Although Lao Hei was still a little worried, he knew they could take care of Cheng Feng if it was just him.
Then everyone boarded Lao Hei's fishing boat, intending to go and see the fishing boat that Hei Xiazi had found.
On the boat, Cheng Feng chatted with the three people, an old man and a young man, for a few minutes.
I now have a general understanding of the three people's situation.
Lao Hei's full name is Ruan Hei. He is a traditional fisherman who has lived on a boat since he was a child.
The young man's name was Gu Cai, and he was Ruan Hei's apprentice.
The girl's name is Duoling, and she is Ruan Hei's daughter.
The three men made a living by fishing, and their lives were very hard. They even patched up their fishing nets again and again, and couldn't bear to buy new ones.
So after receiving Hei Xiazi's invitation, he quickly agreed to go to the Coral Spiral Sea.