Chapter 317: Old Sha, I Want to Eat Fish!

Chapter 317: Old Sha, I Want to Eat Fish!

As the name suggests, Crescent Island is a crescent-shaped landmass, resembling a large stringed moon. It forms a curved shape, almost like a perfect circle, with its ends nearly meeting but separated by a mere few hundred meters. Within this crescent, a vast circular lake lies at the heart of the island.

The unique geography of the island, coupled with the facilities developed by the Heaven Cloud Corporation over time, has made it an ideal tourist destination in the Jianghai Province in recent years, especially given the rare occurrence of the East Sea calamity.

Standing on the deck of the ferry, braving the wind and waves, Su Ping gazed upon the approaching Crescent Island. He hadn't informed Qin Erlong of his arrival this time, as he didn't want to burden him with such a minor matter. Besides, how would he gain experience and understand the combat capabilities of Qian Yi and Xiao Qing in dealing with wild beasts if he had a whole entourage with him?

As Old Qin had said, the situation here wasn't too dire, with the most powerful beasts being at the Sovereign rank, which posed little direct threat to him.

As the ferry sailed closer, the distant Crescent Island slowly came into view. Numerous Beastmasters from Linzhou and other cities in the Jianghai Province were flocking to the island, their numbers swelling with each passing moment.

The rapid back-and-forth movement of ships on the West Dragon Lake was a testament to the high traffic.

Apart from Su Ping, there were other Beastmasters on the ferry, both male and female, their faces a mix of seriousness and excitement. Even when Su Ping had arrived at the border of West Dragon Lake, there had been a significant number of Beastmasters coming and going.

It was only yesterday that Su Ping had returned from Beiyuan Province, and upon his return, he had been preoccupied with Xiao Qing's evolution and cultivation, leaving him with little knowledge about the current situation. Otherwise, he would have been aware of it without needing Qin Erlong to inform him over the phone.

Finally, as the ferry slowly approached the dock of Crescent Island, Su Ping set foot on the island for the first time. The sun, already beginning to radiate heat, hung high in the azure sky, its rays bathing the soft golden sand in warmth.

Tall and sturdy palm trees and other coastal plants stood on the island, which, despite its small size, was not insignificant.

At this moment, the constant flow of people on the island, each with their pets summoned, seemed more like vacationers taking advantage of the holiday.

However, the equipment and pets accompanying each figure strolling along the edge of the island told a different story—this was no vacation spot.

Even along the crowded shoreline, one could occasionally spot severely injured pets and Beastmasters being carried out.

In the distance, the West Dragon Lake seemed to boil with frenzied seawater, and the energy fluctuations were palpable even from afar.

Su Ping understood that the Beastmasters who had arrived, along with the aquatic beasts drawn to the area, were engaged in fierce battles.

Countless Beastmasters stood on a massive stone platform, with similar platforms every few dozen meters apart. These platforms were made from elite-grade materials known as Ocean Ship Stone, primarily used for construction due to their limited utility for pets.

While these stones could float on the water's surface and were incredibly sturdy, they offered little benefit to pets.

However, in this situation, they proved useful, allowing Beastmasters without water-type pets to fight the extremely ferocious and agitated beasts surrounding the Ocean Ship Stones on the shore of West Dragon Lake!

It was evident that other methods were also employed, as the intense combat would have required frequent replacements of the Ocean Ship Stones, despite their durability.

Su Ping had witnessed many grand scenes in his life, but he had to admit that this was the first time he had seen such a spectacle in reality, aside from movies.

Where there was demand, there was business, and many people saw an opportunity on Crescent Island:

At the dock and along the inland streets of the island, various voices could be heard:

"Certified Blacksmith Association blacksmith, capable of crafting armor and weapons using beast resources! High-quality gear is your and your pet's guarantee of safety! Fair prices, only one-third of the resources used required! Below Overlord rank, please look elsewhere~"

"Selling various magic potions! Recovery potions, battle enhancement potions! Also, the precious 'Phantom Heart' potion from our Linzhou Ping Yun Company, 800 yuan cheaper than the official store! Hurry and buy now~"

"I am a Tier 6 Overlord and a certified intermediate Beastmaster by the Beastmaster Association, specializing in healing pets. I have a Tier 7 Overlord water-type and life-type pet, the Life Starfish! As long as it doesn't die on the spot, it can save you and your pet's life! I offer pet rental and team recruitment for capable hunting teams! Weak teams, please look elsewhere~"

"Fayang Company Beastmaster Hunting Team..."

"..."

These voices were a testament to the fact that the East Sea calamity was not only a crisis but also an opportunity for countless Beastmasters.

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Next, it's time to board the ocean ship stone platforms. Each platform is equipped with special resources that attract underwater beasts. To board, one must obtain a sea ticket from the officials and use a jetpack. After leaving the platform, a portion of the captured prey must be handed over as payment for the sea ticket!"

Su Ping nodded in agreement, grateful for the Jianghai Beastmaster Association's quick thinking and implementation of this solution.

In the vast Crescent Moon Island, surrounded by a crescent-shaped island at the edge of the circular pool, numerous ship platforms divided the area into sections, resembling chess pieces on a board.

"Where can I exchange the sea ticket and get the jetpack?"

Su Ping glanced at the bustling crowd, making it challenging to find a specific location.

"It's over there! And there's one every two kilometers!"

Zhao Chen pointed to a temporary structure set up on the coast, less than a hundred meters away from a group of people.

Su Ping nodded in gratitude.

Just then, as he was about to take a step, several figures descended from the distant sky.

Their faces were pale, indicating significant spiritual energy consumption, and they had visible injuries.

"Quick, inform everyone! The 18th Ocean Ship Platform has been completely breached! Those damn Cruising Golden Swordfish are back!"

In the sky, several Beastmasters descended, one with their shoulder and thigh directly pierced, bleeding profusely. A nearby medical Beastmaster hurried to treat them.

"The 18th Ocean Ship Platform? Cruising Golden Swordfish?"

Su Ping blinked, then looked at Zhao Chen, who was standing beside him, on the verge of tears.

Zhao Chen, feeling helpless, patiently explained:

"Each registration office is responsible for ten ship platforms. Our office here is the second registration office, in charge of platforms 11 to 20. The 18th platform is particularly challenging. A group of Overlord-level ferocious beasts called Golden Flag Swordfish patrols near this platform.

However, the resources used on the 18th platform are a pile of 'Water Essence Gold,' an Overlord-level water-based resource with a strong attraction to the Golden Flag Swordfish. Even the evolved Golden Flag Swordfish, which has reached the Monarch-level Cruising Golden Swordfish encounters, is extremely tricky and troublesome!"

"Golden Flag Swordfish... Cruising Golden Swordfish..."

Su Ping blinked, then nodded:

"Speaking of which, do the ship platforms differentiate between Overlord and Monarch-level beasts?"

"Yes, they do! Some platforms have Monarch-level resource auras, which are hunting grounds for Senior Monarch Beastmasters.

However, there are always exceptions. Some aquatic ferocious beasts are primarily attracted by attribute auras. Although Water Essence Gold is an Overlord-level resource, it's at the pinnacle of the Overlord rank.

Moreover, currently, on Crescent Moon Island's ship platforms, there are no Monarch-level resources for both gold and water elements.

Monarch-level ferocious beasts have significantly enhanced intelligence and are extremely cunning. Therefore, these Cruising Golden Swordfish occasionally come to cause trouble.

If there are no Beastmasters on the ship platform to resist, it will naturally be breached. Previously, over ten Beastmasters and their contracted beasts died on the 18th platform..."

Listening to Zhao Chen's words, Su Ping gained a deeper understanding of the grim situation on Crescent Moon Island. He nodded again:

"What happens on the shore if the platform is breached?"

Zhao Chen shrugged: "What else can we do? We wait for these Golden Swordfish to completely devour and destroy the resources on that platform, and then we'll set up new resources. But I estimate that even if we do, not many Beastmasters will choose the 18th platform.

Compared to other areas, the threat posed by these Cruising Golden Swordfish is immense. If no Beastmasters go there, the registration office won't rush to reinstall the resources."

Su Ping nodded, observing the gazes of the Beastmasters around him. He looked at the others who had descended from the 18th platform, their pitiful appearance evoking a sense of dread.

After some thought, Su Ping asked Zhao Chen one last question:

"How does the meat of the Golden Flag Swordfish and the Cruising Golden Swordfish taste?"

Zhao Chen blinked, looking at the extremely youthful-looking senior Beastmaster with curiosity. He scratched his head before answering:

"I think... it's not bad? I haven't tried it myself, but I remember someone saying that in Linzhou Forest Hotel, they serve Golden Flag Swordfish sashimi, which is said to melt in your mouth with a sweet, refreshing taste like eating ice cream..."

As Zhao Chen pondered this description, Su Ping had already reached the second registration office.

"I'm signing up for the sea ticket and the eighteenth sea ship stage!"

Is he really going? Zhao Chen was also stunned, but seeing Su Ping who had already been somewhat surprised by the gazes of the staff members, he finally understood what the man had just said.

As expected, this statement immediately drew everyone's attention to Su Ping's body.

As soon as the eighteenth sea ship stage was mentioned, someone else wanted to go again?

Even the office staff was slightly startled, then frowned:

"Little brother, if it's not suitable for you to go alone, and you get attacked again, it will waste the water essence gold! Why don't you find another team?"

Su Ping once again summoned Old Sha out, and although Old Sha was speechless, he had to put on a fierce gaze, and Su Ping then said, "Can we go now?"

Looking at the terrifying giant wolf in front of him, the staff member also felt the pressure of a sovereign beast, and quickly nodded:

"Yes, you can go now! Senior Beastmaster, if you can wipe out these cruising golden swordfish, it will be a great contribution to us!"

However, now, those cruising golden swordfish might not have gone far, are you sure you want to go now?"

Su Ping smiled slightly and nodded without saying much. He then recalled the speechless Old Sha back into the beastmaster space, and subsequently, the staff member, who was also eagerly awaiting his instructions, respectfully took the sea ticket and jetpack.

Then, he put on the jetpack, and seeing the one-time use buttons for going and returning, he directly pressed the former, and under the gazes of countless beastmasters, he single-handedly, with the autonomous flight of the jetpack, headed towards the so-called eighteenth sea ship stage.

Apart from Su Ping, there was also the staff member who followed closely behind, responsible for setting up resources and releasing the fish-attracting essence.

"I'm signing up for the sea ticket and the eighteenth sea ship stage!"

Indeed, this news, along with those who had just been sent back, caused quite a stir at the second registration office.

However, what made Zhao Chen and others who had just witnessed the entire scene even more curious was,

Regardless of the young man who had just spoken, or the strange giant wolf that resembled a wooden qilin, summoned by the little fellow, both gave off a sense of familiarity and strangeness that couldn't be described!

It was as if they had seen it somewhere before, but couldn't quite remember.

But, there were indeed quite a few onlookers who came to the registration office, and some even went to the nineteenth and seventeenth sea ship stages, which were located around the eighteenth sea ship stage.

Whether it was capturing or killing the underwater beasts, the underwater beasts in the inner sea of Crescent Moon Island seemed endless.

The eighteenth sea ship stage could be seen from where they were.

At this moment, Su Ping didn't care about this minor matter.

The eighteenth sea ship stage, in the inner sea of Crescent Moon Island, covered an area of about three to five hundred thousand square meters.

It didn't sound small, but it was just a stone platform square of a few hundred meters in length and width.

On it, there were even remains and bloodstains of underwater beasts.

In the center of the square, a staff member carefully took out a large piece of green metal from a box and placed it in a depression.

Obviously, this was the water essence gold used to attract the underwater beasts.

After placing the water essence gold in the depression, an indescribable essence of both water and gold was released, enough to make the nearby underwater beasts sense it.

Su Ping was intrigued.

He had never heard of such a method, although it was useless to him, but it was quite interesting to watch.

However, this wasn't the time to be curious, as soon as the staff member finished placing the water essence gold, without saying a word, he directly pressed the return function of the jetpack, and the entire eighteenth sea ship stage, along with the staff member, flew back.

Su Ping no longer hesitated and directly summoned all his pets.

Old Sha, Qian Yi, Xiao Qing, and the elite-level little crow, YaYa, who was still only at the elite level.

This scene made the staff member who was flying in the jetpack almost fall from the sky.

What the hell is this?

Isn't he a senior beastmaster?

The two unconcealed overlord-level pets and the elite-level fire crow was understandable, but why was there a black-feathered crow as a lure?

Isn't this a senior beastmaster? The staff member who had come here realized that he must have misunderstood something.

But now, it was urgent, and there was no time to turn back.

Su Ping didn't care at all, he stood in the center of the sea ship stage, feeling the restlessness of the surrounding underwater beasts.

Without rushing Old Sha and Qian Yi to start, it was better to eat first and then work, so he first took the little fellow who had been repeatedly summoned as a ticket, Old Sha, and said, "Old Sha, I want to eat fish."

"Woof!"

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