The world begins with refining skills

Chapter 551 Pirate Ship! (Seeking monthly votes)

"You should get out and about more often!"

A few minutes later, Mu Sheng returned to the deck and sighed as he looked at the still clearly visible port.

Sure enough, his trip had barely begun when he met two interesting people.

Jules Darmanz dreamed of making a name for himself in East Bayern, becoming a wealthy man, marrying a young lady from a fallen noble family, and achieving upward social mobility.

Lucas Xavier, with the air of a mob boss, is strong and physically imposing, possesses impressive fighting skills, yet enjoys reading.

"Splash~ Splash~"

Powered by eight steam engines, the ship gradually moved away from the port behind it.

As the speed gradually increased, the black smoke billowing from the large smokestack turned grayish-yellow.

"Oh~"

"We're off!"

"Eastern Bayron, the wonderful new continent, here I come!"

"..."

On the deck, a group of young passengers were leaning on the railing, excitedly waving and shouting towards the vast ocean.

"Woo~"

"Woo~"

Besides the Cedric, many other ships carrying cargo and passengers were leaving the dock.

The long, drawn-out whistles of the trains rose and fell, as if they were saying goodbye to each other.

A dozen minutes later, the port of Prydz had become a coastline, and the ships on the sea were getting further and further away, heading in different directions.

A flock of white seabirds followed the Cedric in the sky, occasionally chirping.

Someone took out pre-prepared bread cubes and tossed them into the air, immediately attracting seabirds in the sky to scramble for them.

Jules, who had just come up to the deck from the lower cabin, was somewhat moved by what he saw, but that was all.

He was saving his black bread for himself; if he fed it to the birds, he would go hungry.

For Jules, choosing between momentary pleasure and filling his stomach was never a choice that required hesitation.

"Hmph, when I have money, I'll buy a whole bag of diced meat to feed the birds. What's breadcrumbs anyway..."

Jules muttered to himself, his gaze never leaving the scene of feeding the seabirds ahead.

At the same time, I am even more looking forward to the bright future of Dongbailang making big money!
After a while, Jules reluctantly looked away and began searching for Mu Sheng's figure on the deck.

Soon, he spotted Mr. Victory near the bow of the ship, leaning against the railing and stretching out his hand to feel the sea breeze!
The sea breeze ruffled his coat, making it rustle in the wind. Sunlight shone on his profile, creating a sophisticated sense of depth through the interplay of light and shadow.

Her outstanding looks and temperament immediately attracted the attention of many ladies on the deck.

"Mr. Victory!"

Jules strode through the crowd and greeted them with a smile.

Mu Sheng turned around and, upon seeing Jules' current attire, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes:
"Jules, what's going on?"

Jules had somehow taken off his cheap suit and put on a white waiter's uniform for work.

"Hehe~"

Upon hearing Mu Sheng's question, Jules' face broke into a smug smile, and he said with a proud expression:

"Did you know? The third-class cabins aren't just for passengers, they also house the ship's crew..."

"I chatted with a few people in the kitchen while I was putting my luggage away, and I learned that the ship needs some temporary helpers."

"So I found myself a job!"

Mentioning this, Jules's smile grew even more smug.

"Yes, Jules! You're someone who can make something of yourself!"

Mu Sheng didn't hold back his praise, patting Jules on the shoulder in approval.

Jules was very pleased with Mu Sheng's affirmation. His light green eyes narrowed even more, and he chuckled a couple of times, a little embarrassed.

"I should go back now, Mr. Victory. I came up here just to tell you that I have to get back to work. Goodbye!"

"Okay, bye!"

After watching Jules's figure disappear down the stairs, Mu Sheng leaned back against the railing and continued what he had been doing.

I stretched my hand out over the railing, fingers slightly spread, feeling the sea breeze flowing through my palms and between my fingers.

"Southeast direction, wind speed 5 knots, light rain is expected in eight hours..."

Within Mu Sheng's body lies the inner wall of the furnace that embodies his vital energy, spirituality, and character.

The runes belonging to the 'Navigator' and 'Wind-Centered' paths within the 'Sailor' pathway are shimmering.

"The wind at sea is ultimately different from that inland..."

Having sensed the subtle changes in the two 'sequence runes', Mu Sheng decided that when he had free time, it would be best to play through all of these sequences.

You can more clearly feel the extraordinary characteristics of the 'path to godhood' in this mysterious world!
"Oh~ Oh~"

Several seabirds flew overhead, catching his eye.

Looking at the flock of birds in the sky, Mu Sheng had a sudden thought. The sea breeze flowing through his fingers instantly transformed into an invisible stream of air, blowing towards the flock of birds above.

The flock of seabirds that were gliding leisurely with their wings spread suddenly seemed to have fallen into a washing machine.

It spun in the air and plummeted straight towards the sea.

"Ooh~"

"Ooh~"

The flock of seabirds let out a series of urgent cries, frantically flapping their wings in an attempt to take flight again.

Just as the flock of birds was about to plunge into the sea, a gentle upward current suddenly appeared, lifting the frightened seabirds back up.

The flock of seabirds that had survived the ordeal stopped following the Cedric, angrily calling out a few times before hastily flying away.

"Haha~"

Mu Sheng laughed heartily, pleased with his successful prank.

The 'Wind-Cherisher' rune within the furnace of his body shone brightly, its spirituality merging into the wind and spreading in all directions.

The vast, boundless sky and the seemingly calm yet turbulent blue sea, stretching for dozens of miles, were clearly reflected in Mu Sheng's heart.

"storm!"

Mu Sheng's lips moved slightly, and he softly uttered a Hermes word.

A fist-sized cyclone suddenly appeared on the sea surface more than ten kilometers away.

A large amount of wind energy converged here, and the diameter of the cyclone grew larger and larger. The powerful internal rotation force pulled the seawater, forming a huge vortex.

Ten meters, thirty meters, fifty meters, one hundred meters...

The air currents spun faster and faster, and large amounts of seawater were swept up into the air hundreds of meters high, forming a terrifying waterspout.

Just then, the massive water dragon suddenly froze, and the rapidly rotating airflow abruptly stopped, as if everything had been paused.

"boom!!!"

"Whoosh!!!"

The massive waterspout dissipated instantly, creating a localized downpour on the nearby sea.

"Huh? Is it raining over there?"

"It really is! This is the first time I've ever seen something like this. It's amazing!"

On the deck of the Cedric, some passengers who were enjoying the view noticed the dissipating water cannon in the distance.

However, due to the distance, they only saw the seawater floating in the air and thought it was raining at sea.

"Cough cough, I've got a bit of a side stitch."

Mu Sheng coughed twice, readjusting his breathing. Gently pushing the air vortex to form a waterspout wasn't difficult; the problem lay in that final, abrupt stop—essentially bringing a speeding train to a halt instantly.

This caused him to lose control of his strength and get a stitch.

"Although there are some minor flaws, the integration of multiple systems' abilities can be considered a preliminary success..."

The storm that just formed, although operating with the sequence ability of 'Wind Sweeper', actually combined the wind release technique of ninjutsu and the levitation spell of magic.

After enjoying the vastness of the ocean for a while longer, Mu Sheng left the deck.

The other passengers also left one after another, after all, too much sea breeze can easily cause headaches.

When Mu Sheng returned to his cabin, his two other roommates had not yet returned, and the burly Lucas was still reading a book.

'You love reading so much, could you be a 'reader' from the 'White Tower' route?'

Mu Sheng muttered to himself.

Immediately, with a thought, he activated his spiritual vision.

The scene before him changed, and Lucas's ethereal body, mental body, astral body, and most importantly, his spiritual body were all displayed in his perception without any omissions.

'There's no sign of him taking any magic potions; he really is just an ordinary person.'

'Okay, I guess I was judging by appearances. Who says a rough-looking guy can't enjoy reading?'

Just as Mu Sheng was about to shut down his spiritual vision, the cabin door was pushed open from the outside.

Two young men in their early twenties walked in.

With short, golden hair and deep blue eyes, these must be his other two roommates.

Upon hearing the sound, Mu Sheng looked over and immediately made a discovery!

One of them had short, blond hair and bright blue eyes. The other had brown hair and dark brown eyes, and was also thinner than the former.

However, this seemingly weak, brown-haired young man is the only extraordinary one among his three roommates.

'interesting!'

Mu Sheng's lips curled into a smile.

...

...

The sea is to the east, the sea is to the west, the sea is to the south, and the sea is to the north!

Spending too much time on the vast ocean where you can see the horizon at a glance can make even the most beautiful, breathtaking, and boundless scenery become boring.

Within just a few days, there were very few tourists to be seen on the deck.

At the bow, the seawater was cleaved open by the massive steel structure, splashing up large amounts of milky white spray.

A figure stepped over the railing and stood at the very front of the ship, where there was nothing blocking the way.

Mu Sheng opened his arms, and then, in this place where he was in danger of falling at any moment, he slowly closed his eyes.

As the ship sailed, the strong airflow generated by the wind pressure caused Mu Sheng's body to sway.

It's like a strand of hair hanging with a heavy weight, making you worry that it might suddenly break!
"Lord of the Storms!"

On the second deck, a noblewoman dressed in a long Robe dress adorned with lace and ribbons stood.

He covered his mouth with one hand, staring in terror at the figure standing outside the railing at the bow of the ship.

"Is he trying to commit suicide?"

Rose wanted to speak up to dissuade him, but she was afraid that her voice would startle him and cause him to fall off the bow of the ship.

Just as she was about to run to tell the ship's crew, she heard the figure at the bow shout:
"I am the King of the World!!!"

The howling sea wind drowned out his shout, and no one heard it except Rose on the second-floor deck.

Taking a step back, Mu Sheng grabbed the railing with one hand and flipped himself back onto the deck inside the railing.

Then he saw a pair of bright, piercing eyes.

'Uh...it seems we were seen!'

Mu Sheng was speechless. He had only paid homage to a classic on a whim, so how did it get noticed?
Fortunately, he was thick-skinned and didn't feel embarrassed.

Mu Sheng nodded slightly to the owner of the eyes, then prepared to leave the deck and return to his cabin.

"How did you do that? Aren't you afraid of falling?"

Seeing that Mu Sheng was about to leave, Rose finally couldn't resist her curiosity and leaned over the railing of the second-floor deck to ask.

"I'm not afraid!"

Mu Sheng looked up at the noblewoman above, shook his head calmly, and remained unperturbed.

Why aren't you afraid?

Rose became even more curious and wanted to know what gave the other party the confidence.

"Cough cough!"

Mu Sheng cleared his throat and replied seriously, "I made a mark at the bow of the ship, so if it accidentally falls overboard..."

"When the ship arrives at its destination, my companion will throw down a rope at that spot, and I can climb up using the rope!"

"Eh!?"

"Is it okay to do it this way...?"

Rose was completely bewildered. She felt like something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

While she was still in a daze, Mu Sheng had already quietly left.

A few minutes later, Rose finally figured out what was wrong, and clapped her hands with delight, exclaiming:

"Your method won't work. Ships move, so how can markings on the ship be of any use?"

"Huh? What about people?"

Rose was about to confront Mu Sheng when she discovered that the deck below was deserted.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, she suddenly realized: "Is he lying to me?"

"Damn it! I don't want to see you again!"

Rose originally came out to relax, but who would have thought she'd be even more upset now.

……

For the next few days, Musheng continued to take a stroll on the deck every day to feel the ocean breeze.

Play the role of a 'sailor' and study the four 'sequence runes'!
"Oh~ Oh~"

That day, when Mu Sheng strolled to the stern of the ship, he saw a thin, brown-haired man feeding seagulls.

Do you like birds too?

Mu Sheng, without any hesitation, stepped forward and asked, "What are you feeding them? It smells quite delicious!"

"It's nothing, just some leftovers."

The brown-haired man raised his arm and threw the food scraps in his hand away with force.

Seagulls in the sky quickly swooped down to peck at the food, but a lot of scraps still fell into the sea.

After feeding him, the brown-haired man exchanged a few words with Mu Sheng and then took his leave.

Mu Sheng glanced at the brown-haired man's disappearing figure, then looked down at the sea below.

The food scraps that fell were dissolved little by little by the seawater, and the faint smell drifted away with the ocean currents.

Dozens of nautical miles away in the deep ocean, a manatee that was over ten meters long suddenly twitched its nose a few times.

Then he leaped out of the sea!

A large amount of seawater splashed up, and in the shimmering mist, a pirate ship with a skull and crossbones flag stood silently on the sea.

……

(End of this chapter)