Chapter 272 The Mysterious Island.
At this moment, night had fallen over the sea.
"So we'll follow this route?"
On the high seas, Will had already spent three days navigating the Dragon Soar to the correct course indicated on Xuanmo's nautical chart.
"Yes, we'll follow this route."
Xuanmo didn't hide anything, after all, they were going to search for the continent together on the open ocean, so the route information couldn't be wrong.
However, at this moment, Xuanmo noticed a strange look in Will's eyes as he looked at the nautical chart. So he asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with this route?"
"There is indeed a problem."
Will sighed, then handed Xuanmo's nautical chart back to him. "I originally thought this nautical chart was bought in Haoyang City and was related to the continental seas, so it would be accurate enough, at least marking and recording many islands, and even dangerous places in the ocean, so I didn't pay much attention. But now, looking at this… sigh!" Xuanmo and the others exchanged glances, because they could tell from Will's expression that what he was about to say was not good news.
As expected.
"Your sailing direction is correct, but the information recorded on this nautical chart is from who knows how many years ago, so there will definitely be some discrepancies with reality."
Will pointed to the sea not far away. "According to your nautical chart, there should be a small island in this area, but right now it's just an endless expanse of sea."
Hearing Will's words, Xuan Mo felt everyone's eyes turn to him at that moment, and he couldn't help but smile awkwardly, because this nautical chart was not something Xuan Mo bought from Haoyang City, but rather drawn by Di Tian based on his memories from back then.
After all, in this era, no one has ever been to the Sun and Moon Continent, so how could anyone possess a nautical chart to go there?
"Ahem, this was my oversight."
Xuan Mo's skin was quite thick; after coughing a few times, his expression immediately returned to normal.
"The most important thing now is, since the nautical chart is wrong, what do we do now?"
"Hmph, the most important thing now is to confirm the sea route to avoid any unreliable situations later."
Ryder, arms crossed, glanced at Xuanmo, the unreliable "captain," with a look of disdain and helplessness, before turning to Will.
Will had already taken the nautical chart again, spread it out, and pointed to several places, saying, "I've just studied these places; there aren't any dangerous spots. There are also a few small islands we can dock at to rest and even replenish our supplies."
Will paused after saying this.
"But according to your nautical chart, the latter half is hard to say. There, we'll have to leave the mainland completely and head to unknown seas. We know nothing about those seas, so we'll have to explore as we go. And there's something very important: the nautical chart is too old… Anyway, if we reach a point where we can't go any further, my suggestion is to turn back."
"Don't worry, we'll definitely turn back if we get there."
Xuanmo agreed without hesitation, patting his chest. He had intended to reassure everyone, but it backfired, making them even more worried.
After all, the nautical chart issue was still fresh in their minds.
Will simply shook his head and walked away…
Meanwhile, Ryder, seeing the worried looks on Xuanmo's face, once again displayed his sharp tongue, aside from his icy demeanor, "Really? Your guarantee is just as unreliable as the nautical chart."
Xuanmo's face darkened upon hearing this, inwardly crying out that he was also a "victim," completely unaware of the situation.
Ultimately, it was his own miscalculation that caused the problem. Knowing he was in the wrong, he naturally didn't say anything.
Seeing Xuanmo's expression, Ma Hongjun and Oscar chuckled, which immediately angered Xuanmo, causing him to leave.
"Brother Mo, don't go! The canteen is about to open!"
"Yeah, yeah, don't go, Lao Mo!"
"I don't need your help!"
After leaving, Xuanmo went to the bow of the ship and saw Will, who had just left. Will was smoking an unlit cigar, his hands gripping the helm, ready to control the ship's course.
"Uncle Will, you've really worked hard."
Xuanmo patted his backside and sat down on the bow deck next to Will.
"You should have just hired a professional helmsman."
After "complaining" to Xuanmo, Will took a break and turned to look at him. "By the way? Why are you here? Aren't you going to the canteen?"
"I'll eat here. I can enjoy the night view of the sea."
Xuanmo thought for a moment and then took out his wine gourd and roast chicken.
Anyway, going back to those two heartless guys, Ma Hongjun and Oscar, would only cause more trouble and listen to Ryder's sarcastic remarks. It's better to stay here; he's not short of food.
"I think you'd better go back. The ocean view, especially at night... hehe, not only can't you see it, but there's also a deadly danger lurking around."
Will chuckled softly, his gaze returning to the distance, a hint of gloom in his eyes. His meaning was clear: he didn't want Xuanmo to stay any longer. The reason? The sea was dangerous.
However, Xuanmo was clearly in no mood to heed Will's words, because just then, "Uncle Will, look! There's a small island over there! But judging by its size, it seems smaller than our ship."
Xuanmo pointed ahead and said.
Will's first reaction was disbelief.
But then, following Xuanmo's finger, he looked ahead and saw the outline of a small island gradually emerge, though the light was dim, making it difficult to see clearly.
It turned out that Xuanmo hadn't paid attention to Will's words earlier, clearly drawn to the small island before him.
"This is... an unknown island?"
Will's gaze sharpened as he looked at the island, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
He had personally compared charts and environmental data to confirm that no other islands existed in this area. Therefore, this island definitely had some kind of problem.
At this moment, Xuan Mo put away his wine gourd and the half-eaten roast chicken, and quickly stood up.
Like Will, he also felt that something was very wrong with the small island before them!
Just as their ship was trying to move away from the island, they were surprised to find that the island in the distance was getting closer and closer.
At that moment, the voice of the Fire Dragon King suddenly rang in Xuan Mo's mind.
"You brat, that's not some small island..."
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