Chapter 70: Arrival at Turtle Ridge Island

Fang Yun didn't know what the clan elders were thinking, but judging from their expressions, he could guess a little.

He had already explained these matters earlier and didn't want to linger on them.

He nodded to the group and patted Fang Kangseng on the shoulder.

"Take care, everyone!"

"Patriarch, you take care too!"

Fang Yun nodded, tapped his foot lightly, and flew onto the large ship.

The crew members on the ship, who had been nervously watching the metallic plant and the menacing vine on deck, breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Fang Yun board.

A man who looked like the captain stepped forward and asked, "Patriarch, are we ready to set sail now? Which island are we heading to?"

Fang Yun nodded to him and, after thinking for a moment, said, "Let's head to Turtle Ridge Island first."

"Turtle Ridge Island?" Both the captain and the surrounding crew gasped when they heard Fang Yun's destination.

Fang Yun understood their reaction.

The reason for going there was due to an agreement made with the Black Widow and her group a few years ago, deciding that Turtle Ridge Island would be their rendezvous point.

This place was more than 200 miles away from Ling Shui Island and was an island where pirates gathered.

It was a haven for criminals in that part of the sea.

It was also the only place in that sea region where large-scale trading occurred.

However, most of the traders were mortals making a living on the sea or families from nearby mortal islands.

Cultivators rarely showed up there, making it something like a low-end version of a market.

Fang Yun wanted to go there not only to meet up with Black Widow's group but also to spend some time adjusting to life overseas.

After gathering enough intelligence and confirming it was safe, he would then head to Haiyuan Island, 500 miles away, to find the cultivation techniques he needed.

Naturally, Fang Yun didn't share his plans with the captain and crew.

"Don't worry, I know what kind of place it is. Just take me there, and you don't have to worry about the rest!"

The captain then remembered that their patriarch was a cultivator, one who had defeated the pirate alliance a few years ago.

Not only had he killed many pirates, but he had also captured a large number.

For them, Turtle Ridge Island was dangerous, but for someone like their patriarch, it was nothing.

He quickly replied, "Yes, Patriarch, we will set sail immediately!"

Fang Yun nodded, allowing the metallic plant and vine to remain on the deck, while he took his spirit insects and followed the crew into the cabin.

Before long, the sails were raised, and the ship, powered by the wind, slowly began to leave Ling Shui Island.

Those left on the island watched the ship depart, feeling a sense of loss.

After a long time, Fang Lin patted Fang Kangseng on the shoulder and said, "Well, the patriarch has left. From now on, you are the new clan leader of the Fang family!"

Fang Kangseng looked up hesitantly and said, "Elder, can I really do it? I'm afraid I won't do well."

"Don't worry. You just focus on cultivating. The rest of us elders will help you with everything else. This is how the previous clan leaders managed too!"

Hearing this, Fang Kangseng nodded and felt relieved.

The group stayed by the shore for a while longer, watching until the ship completely disappeared from view, before finally leaving the coast.

Since this was the first time the Fang family's ship was heading toward Turtle Ridge Island, they were unfamiliar with the route.

Though they had traded with other islands before, they had mostly dealt with mortal islands and had never ventured to a pirate stronghold like this, so they didn't know the way well.

As a result, they sailed slowly. However, even at this pace, they still arrived at Turtle Ridge Island five days later.

Turtle Ridge Island was quite large, mostly mountainous with few plains, and it was named after its turtle-like shape.

The island was vast, more than a hundred times larger than Ling Shui Island.

Unfortunately, there was no spiritual energy on the island; otherwise, it wouldn't have become a gathering place for mortals.

As Turtle Ridge Island came into view, the ship began to slow down.

The captain personally came to Fang Yun's cabin door and said, "Patriarch, we are about to arrive at Turtle Ridge Island. Should we dock directly at the pier?"

Hearing this, Fang Yun opened the door and stepped out onto the deck.

Looking at the giant turtle-shaped island in the distance, along with the bustling docks filled with ships and crowds of people, Fang Yun nodded slightly; he had finally arrived.

It seemed that Turtle Ridge Island was quite prosperous after all!

Originally, Fang Yun had planned to have the ship take him to the dock.

However, seeing the fearful expressions on the captain and the crew, he shook his head and decided not to push them: "No need, just stop here, and you can head back right after!"

As he spoke, without waiting for the captain's response, Fang Yun thought for a moment and pulled the metallic plant and the vine into the water.

Then, he picked up a few bags of seeds, channeled his magical energy, and used his lightness skill to land directly on the surface of the sea.

He then sped towards the shore.

The captain watched Fang Yun's departing figure, wanting to say something but ultimately shaking his head. He turned to the other crew members: "Alright, since the patriarch has arrived, let's head back quickly!

This area around Turtle Ridge Island is dangerous; just because the patriarch isn't afraid doesn't mean we shouldn't be."

"Yes!!"

Fang Yun lightly landed on the dock, set down the bags he was holding, and quietly waited.

In the water below, the metallic plants and vines sank to the seabed and began burrowing into the soil.

Ignoring the sluggish metallic plants, the vine quickly made its way toward Fang Yun.

This was Fang Yun's method for bringing the vine along.

With its toughness and flexibility, the vine could move through the ground one or two meters below the surface without slowing down significantly.

This way, it could conceal its presence, and if enemies appeared, it could react quickly.

While waiting for the vine to arrive, the crowd bustling around the dock was quietly observing him.

Most of the people at the dock were pirates who made a living by looting at sea, while others were from nearby islands.

None of them were simple characters.

However, seeing Fang Yun arrive on the island, they could tell he had some strength.

In such circumstances, no one dared to act rashly, possibly waiting for someone to make the first move.

Fang Yun paid little attention to the surrounding gazes.

After a while, the vine finally reached his feet.

He picked up a few bags and started walking into the island.