Tianjin people will never lose SAN

Chapter 583 Alarmist (4k+)

Jacob has indeed been working diligently these past two days. To be honest, he and Bill didn't help much on the Hidden Island before, and both of them were feeling resentful.

His Excellency Saint Barlaan said that he was sympathetic to the followers of the Holy Virgin Sect and asked us to do logistical work, but did he feel that there were problems with our work ability and work attitude?
So although Jacob was nominally the person in charge of the pilot boat, he actually sat in the lookout every day to observe the surrounding sea conditions, and he was absolutely personally involved and patiently responsible.

Today, after Jacob woke up and scouted in the lookout, he found a large shadow in the northwest sea moving towards the fleet.

At first he thought it was the shadow of his own ship or the clouds above his head, but after observing for a while Jacob discovered that it was not the case. The weather was exceptionally clear today, with no clouds in the sky above, and it was noon, so where did such a large shadow come from?

Jacob immediately ordered the fleet to evacuate in the opposite direction of the shadow at full speed, and then temporarily handed the command of the ship to Bill. He personally took a lifeboat to the "Dog Riding Rabbit" to report to Saint Baran:
“Mr. Saint Baran, from what I have observed, the unidentified creatures under the deep sea are huge. I only saw a part of the underwater creature, not the whole picture, but this part is larger than the battleship.

What exactly it is… I can’t tell, but looking at the outline of the shadow…”

Jacob asked Kogan for a piece of paper and a pen and drew a brief picture on the paper. Everyone gathered around to look. They saw that the creature on the paper had a round head, a streamlined body, and fin-shaped protrusions. It did not look like a ship, but some kind of flesh and blood creature.

Liu Yonglu also took a deep breath. After entering the Lost Sea, similar situations had occurred before, with unidentified marine creatures approaching the ship. But before, he had only seen the tip of an iceberg, or heard some strange sounds, or smelled some unusual smells.

But it was the first time that he actually appeared nearby, like this time.

"Jacob, well done! You will have a heavy responsibility as the captain of the pilot ship in the coming period."

Liu Yonglu first praised him, and then said solemnly:
"Let's be more flexible in our route. We don't have to be so rigid. Aren't there familiar creatures in the northwest? Let's go northeast."

"But... Mr. Saint Baran, aren't we going to help the Saint solve those damn heretics? Is this a good way to go around it?"

Jacob was a little unsure, because before setting off from the Hidden Island, everyone in the Saint's Faction knew that the destination of this trip was the site of the final decisive battle.

The saint and the mother of God, the orthodox and the heretic must compete to see who is the winner. Would taking a detour at this time delay the opportunity to assist the saint?

"Come on, Jacob, let's have a little meeting together, and you'll understand everything after listening to it."

Liu Yonglu put his arm around Jacob's shoulder and walked into the cabin. Before, he and Millie Tang's arguments were not in sync with others. Now they couldn't engage in any mysticism. At least the core members of the fleet had to know what they were doing. Millie Tang also called on others, including Andreas.

The judge of the Hermit Island nodded. It was indeed time to hold a meeting. He felt uncomfortable after not having a meeting for four or five days.

Everyone from Shi Wei Tian, ​​including Jacob and Andreas, listened to Millie Tang's brief analysis in the living room. Liu Yonglu then made detailed additions to a few key points. After listening, the living room was silent as everyone was trying to understand and digest it.

"So, Mr. Saint Baran, Miss Millie Tang, the unidentified marine creatures that appear right now are likely related to the Virgin Mary?"

Jacob asked, clenching his fists.

"I don't know, I really don't know, but it caught up with us as soon as we entered the territory, so we must be on guard.

Moreover, Mi Li'er has made it clear just now that this sea area is extremely large, and it would be too hasty for us to confront it head-on.

It’s better to observe for a while and wait until you are sure…”

Liu Yonglu flicked Jacob's sketch with his fingers:
"Another fight to the death with BK."

"Well, I have an idea of ​​this. Don't worry, Mr. Saint Baran, I will be in charge of the pilot ship and will never give the opponent any chance to take advantage of me."

Jacob is still confident in this regard. These giant ships have excellent performance in themselves, and after being modified by Nicholas, it is difficult for ordinary marine creatures to catch up with them during short-distance sailing.

"Kou Gan, take inventory of the remaining supplies and fuel. We can't be too slow. We have to act before we run out of ammunition and food."

Liu Yonglu instructed Kou Gangdao.

"Captain, don't worry. I just finished counting yesterday. There is plenty of fuel and supplies. If we add the fish we catch every day as food, we should have no problem sustaining it for three to four months."

It's no wonder that Kou Gang is talented in allocating supplies. Maybe it's because he was used to a hard life when he was a child, so he calculates every penny very carefully.

Liu Yonglu thought about it and realized that he had indeed eaten a lot of fish in the past two days. It was probably because Kou Gang had made preparations in advance:

"Don't worry about the fish. I've had nothing to do lately, so I'll take Mr. Shani to catch two. Let's prepare for a protracted war."

"I have another question, Mr. Richie, Miss Millie Tang. Let's assume that the marine life that just appeared was affected by the sourceless source. How did it accurately lock onto our fleet?"

Andreas, who was sitting in a wheelchair, asked in a deep voice.

"There are many forbidden spells in the field of mysticism that can do this, such as sensing the masses or the gods' followers around. We have a lot of these on this ship."

Millie Tang pointed at Mr. Shani who was making tea. Not only Shani, there were many ancient relics in the fleet, and even the gods barely left one, which was the chicken that was taking a nap by the window.

In fact, most of the knowledge of mysticism comes from the gods above the starry sky. Most of the things that mortals can do with the help of magic, the gods can also do.

Perhaps it was through these that the Virgin Mary sensed the existence of the fleet.

"Well, it's possible. I just hope that all this is the inspiration of the gods and has nothing to do with those preachers on earth."

Andreas thought for a moment and agreed with Milly Tang's point of view.

The reason why he hoped it was the induction of the gods rather than the preachers on earth was that, in Andreas's opinion, the gods acted on instinct and were easier to guard against, while the preachers on earth had human intentions and might do something weird.

"Okay, that's it. We'll have to recuperate for a while. Jacob, you have to work hard. The pilot boats should also arrange shifts and take turns on duty."

Seeing that everyone had nothing to say, Liu Yonglu clapped his hands and adjourned the meeting.

To be honest, most people agreed with Liu Yonglu's judgment and decision, including Jacob. Although the people of the Holy Maiden Sect had a strong desire to fight, they had just experienced the battle on the Hidden World Island. The believers were physically and mentally exhausted, so it would be good to take this opportunity to rest for a while.

……

"Nothing to do today."

"Fishing on the bow." "Getting a big fish to make soup... ah."

"I saw the float sink to the bottom!"

On the deck of the "Dog Riding Rabbit", Liu Yonglu and his eldest apprentice Shani brought two small stools and were singing and fishing while wearing sun hats. Beside them were two small wooden basins filled with a lot of seafood.

This kind of life has lasted for a week to date. Liu Yonglu starts fishing every morning, helps with cooking at noon, chats with Mi Li'er for a while in the afternoon and then continues fishing. It must be said that this is the most relaxing time since his adventure at sea.

During this week, Jacob observed huge marine creatures underwater four times. If it happened once or twice, it might be a coincidence, but seeing it four times in a row meant that they were definitely being targeted by some kind of existence.

This also strengthened the confidence of the people in Shi Weitian. They believed that their current thinking was correct. They should not rush into a head-on confrontation with the opponent, but wait until they found a suitable venue and the right opportunity to fight a decisive battle with them.

"Shani, make some appetizers tonight so we can have a little drink."

Liu Yonglu has recently developed a new habit. He likes to have a drink after dinner every day. He doesn't drink much, just two glasses of wine. He drinks until he feels dizzy so that he can sleep well at night.

"Okay, Master, I think the stir-fried squid tentacles you taught me to make before taste good. We don't have any tools prepared today, so tomorrow, let's make some octopus and squid and fry them. What do you think?"

Mr. Shani has recovered well recently and has grown taller. When the master ordered the dishes, the eldest disciple quickly responded.

"Well, you do need to prepare. I read about it in a magazine when I was in school. To fish for octopus at sea, you need to prepare a large jar. It doesn't take much effort. Just hang it in the water and let it sink. The octopus will crawl in by itself.

Kou Gang, are you going to give a lecture again today?"

Liu Yonglu was fishing when he saw Kou Gang carrying a chicken out of the cabin.

In the past week, the fleet has been circling the Lost Sea to collect clues, and the people of the Holy Maiden Sect have resumed the previous tradition of the saints preaching.

Liu Yonglu also expressed his understanding that life at sea is boring and full of dangers, and believers need spiritual comfort. This is not a waste of time. Preaching scriptures every day and letting them worship are good things for their body and mind.

It’s just... Liu Yonglu himself really didn’t want to go. He had gone once in Victoria and once again on the ship a few months ago. He had already had enough of preaching to these believers.

But if he didn't go, no one would tell anyone. Liu Yonglu had a solution. He grabbed the running chicken.

Zou Ji is no longer a wandering chicken. He has a regular position in the Saint's Sect. He is a Holy Eagle, and is said to be the Saint's beloved...beast. For tens of thousands of years, he has been listening to the scriptures and teachings under the Saint's seat every day. He is very capable.

Especially after the Battle of Kurt, chicken running became extremely popular. Many crew members on the "Dog Riding Rabbit" praised the chicken running as something magical. They had never seen one, but only heard about it from Kurt's street poets.

Liu Yonglu kicked him out to deal with the Holy Maiden Sect, and the believers were very welcoming. Zou Ji didn't dare to talk back to Milly Tang, and could only endure the humiliation. Every day, accompanied by Kou Gang, he went to different ships to preach to people.

Liu Yonglu was holding the fishing rod in his hand, and he noticed that Kou Gang's eyes were... very vague. He was holding a running chicken in his arms and carrying a small bag on his left shoulder, but he didn't know what it was for.

"Ah, Captain, we have to hurry to Mr. Bill's boat to preach... Hey, let's talk about it later. You don't have to save us lunch at noon."

Hey, what's wrong with this kid recently?
Liu Yonglu recalled that Kou Gang seemed to have had this reaction in the past two days. Sometimes after dinner, he would hide in the hut to chat with Zou Ji. There must be something going on between these two.

"Master, fish! Fish! Fish!"

Just at this moment, Mr. Shani exclaimed, and Liu Yonglu realized that veins on his eldest apprentice's head were bulging, his two feet were firmly against the railing of the boat, and his two hands were pulling the fishing rod desperately. It seemed that a big fish had taken the bait!

Liu Yonglu didn't want to bother with Kou Gang and Zou Ji anymore and hurried over to help.

Under the "Dog Riding a Rabbit", the small boat of the Holy Maiden Sect was ready, waiting to pick up Kogan and Holy Eagle to preach.

Kogan climbed down the rope ladder and followed Chicken Walker into the boat.

On the other side, on the ship of the Holy Lady, the chapel was already packed with people. The believers came to listen to the Holy Eagle's preaching. They heard that the Holy Eagle's teachings were mature and his style was the same as that of Saint Barlax. Now they couldn't hear it anymore, and there would be no place to listen to it when they returned to Victoria, so the atmosphere became more and more heated day by day.

There is a Heaven Eater among the believers today. Who is he? Marquette.

He came to talk to Bill yesterday about some serious business, and they talked quite late, so Marquette did not return to the "Dog Riding Rabbit" and planned to go back with Kogan's boat today.

When Marquette heard that there would be a lecture by Holy Eagle at noon, he thought, why not go and listen as well, this is quite a rare opportunity.

Among all the people who eat only heaven, Marquette is the most pious, otherwise he would not be able to tattoo the portrait of the saint on his arm.

After waiting in the chapel for a while, Marquette saw Kogan striding in, surrounded by believers.

When the believers saw Zou Ji, they offered him holy wine and communion. Zou Ji lay in Kougan's arms, his eyes fixed straight ahead, as if he didn't see the hundreds of people in the chapel.

The ship's chapel is decorated in the style of a formal monastery, with glass windows overhead. The sunlight shines down on the faces of the chickens walking on the ground, giving it a sense of holiness and piety.

Kougan walked to the front table and solemnly placed the chicken on the mat on the table. The believers quickly returned to their seats and kept quiet. Hundreds of eyes looked at the chicken, and the believers took out their scriptures.

Marquette came along, too, and he also had a small hardcover Bible with him.

I saw Zou Ji clear his throat and begin to preach:
“May the mercy of the Saint shine upon the earth. Everyone, the ship we are on is sailing in the center of the Lost Sea. This is a difficult journey that is destined to be full of suffering.

Why are we leaving the Western Continent? Leaving Vitalia?"

You know what, the two voices of Zou Ji were quite impressive. Marquette felt that the emotions of the believers around him were suddenly aroused.

"Because we want to wage a just holy war against heretics for the Saint and the gospel of mercy and love!
However, I recently discovered that among our believers, there are some people whose thoughts are not so pious, their wills are not so firm, and their abilities also have some problems!
You may not know this yet, but these problems will become a major hidden danger to the jihad in a few days!"

Many believers lowered their eyes, not daring to look the Holy Eagle in the eye. Who dares to say that they have never had evil thoughts? Who dares to say that there is no problem with their abilities?
No one dared to look up.

Only Marquette in the corner stared blankly at the chicken walker on the stage and Kogan standing next to him. These believers might not have heard of this kind of talk, but Marquette certainly had.

He thought of Ricky. This was how Ricky behaved every time he wanted to behave like a bad person.

What on earth do you two want to do!?
(End of this chapter)