Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

Chen Luo nodded.

……

A month later.

West Gate of Tiandou City.

"Alright, that's enough for you. Go back and cultivate."

Chen Luo, Liu Erlong, and Flander stopped in their tracks. Chen Luo looked at Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan.

Today is the day Chen Luo and his two companions depart for Poseidon Island, and Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan have come to see them off.

In the past month, most of the matters at Shrek Academy have been settled, and Flander has entrusted the remaining tasks to the talents he has chosen.

During this period, Chen Luo tried to obtain the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, but all attempts failed, and he ultimately chose to give up...

There was no overly sentimental farewell scene; both Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Have a safe journey!"

A month ago, Chen Luo and his group had already told Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan about their trip to Poseidon Island.

Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan also wanted to go along, but after Chen Luo explained the reasons, they chose to stay at the academy to cultivate.

Chen Luo certainly wanted to take Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan with him, but the key issue was that Chen Luo wasn't absolutely certain he could guarantee their safety. Ma Hongjun and Yu Xiuyuan's own strength was also insufficient, which was a major weakness. When truly encountering danger, one's own strength is the greatest asset for survival.

It is precisely because the risks are too great that there is no need to bring the two of them along. It will not be too late to go after they have grown stronger.

After parting ways, Chen Luo and the other two headed west, their destination being Hanhai City of the Heavenly Dou Empire. Once there, they would take a ship from there to Seagod Island.

On their way to Hanhai City, Chen Luo and his companions opted not to travel by carriage. With their combined strength, they could easily travel at any time, making a carriage unnecessary and far too slow. The ability to transform soul power into a horse was only suitable for lower-level soul masters and large groups; it was utterly useless for the three of them.

The journey was very smooth, without any unexpected events, and Chen Luo and his group arrived at Hanhai City in just five days.

Hanhai City is the largest city in the western border of the Tiandou Empire, and also the largest coastal and port city on the Douluo Continent.

The scale of Hanhai City is similar to that of the main city, and it can even be compared with the capital city, Tiandou City.

Just like the world Chen Luo lived in in his previous life, coastal cities are basically first-tier cities.

Chen Luo and his two companions always had a very clear goal: Poseidon Island.

Despite the bustling nature of Hanhai City, they did not linger there for long.

According to the plot of the book, after the Shrek monsters arrived in the Vast Ocean City, they actually had time to go to the Soul Arena, even though they were already in a very tense situation. This was something Chen Luo couldn't understand.

Chen Luo and his group felt no pressure, but they simply enjoyed a seafood feast in Hanhai City before starting preparations for their trip.

In order to reach his destination more conveniently and quickly, Chen Luo spent a fortune to buy a ship equipped with a soul guide device.

Buying a ship is obviously not as cost-effective as renting one, and ships equipped with soul guidance devices are extremely expensive.

But there's a reason for the high price. This ship, equipped with a soul guide device, doesn't require much professional operating knowledge; it can move forward simply by injecting soul power, making it extremely convenient and easy.

Furthermore, the boat is of better quality and more comfortable.

Since I have plenty of money, I'll definitely choose the more comfortable way to travel.

In addition, Chen Luo clearly remembered that in the book's plot, the Shrek monsters rented a pirate ship.

Although the chances of such a melodramatic scenario happening are extremely low, it's not impossible.

Buying a boat and sailing it yourself can completely prevent these things from happening.

After checking the ship's quality and setting up some basic equipment, Chen Luo and his team set off.

Shortly after setting off, Flander suddenly raised a question.

"So many years have passed, do you still remember the route, especially since it's a sea route?"

While steer the boat forward, Chen Luo calmly replied, "Of course I can't remember."

Flanders: "..."

Liu Erlong: "..."

Chen Luo said, "But we can ask someone for directions and have them lead the way!"

Flander's lips twitched slightly, and he said with a hint of speechlessness, "Then why did you disagree when I suggested finding a boatman? We're already at sea, who can we ask for directions from?"

Chen Luo said, "The key is that even the boatmen don't know the location of Poseidon Island. I had already inquired about it when I bought the boat."

Flanders said, "Just tell me straight, what are you really up to? Stop beating around the bush!"

Chen Luo pulled out a sea map, on which several islands were clearly marked: "Just find the pirates."

Chapter 232 Purple Pearl: I'm dumbfounded!

On the high seas, a huge pirate ship is moving at high speed.

On the deck, a voluptuous woman in purple beamed with excitement: "We were lucky today, we pulled off a big one! Now we can relax for a month or two!"

The woman in purple was around thirty years old. Although she was a woman, she gave off a heroic and spirited feeling, and her words and actions seemed very casual.

Although her clothes looked ordinary and simple, they perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Her slender waist, impressive size, and long, beautiful legs are all incredibly alluring.

Crucially, the woman was also quite attractive.

Surrounding this woman were burly men, with an elderly man closest to her. Without exception, they all showed her great respect.

What could the people on the pirate ship be? Without exception, they were all pirates. Among them, the woman was the leader of the pirate crew, named Purple Pearl.

The pirate crew was named after Purple Pearl, and the Purple Pearl Pirate Crew was one of the top pirate crews in this sea area.

"Captain, should we share the wealth we've gained with the poor families along the coast?" the old pirate asked.

Purple Pearl frowned slightly: "No need. Let those guys starve to death. We've done them a lot of favors, but instead of being grateful, they take it for granted, as if we owe them something. We're pirates, you know. We don't rob them, and we even give them things, yet they act like mad dogs, barking and biting if we don't give them food!"

"Damn it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. Let's just go over there and kill all those disgusting things right now!"

As she spoke, Purple Pearl's tone changed, and anger flashed across her face.

The old pirate said, "Captain, calm down!"

"They've already reported our whereabouts. I reckon there are quite a few Imperial Soul Masters already waiting in that area for us to arrive!"

Upon hearing this, Purple Pearl became even angrier: "Damn it, I gave them a bite to eat, and they still bite me! I don't care anymore, I must kill those disgusting things! I really misjudged them!!"

The old pirate gave a helpless look, then comforted him, "Captain, your kindness hasn't been completely wasted. At least many able-bodied men have chosen to join our pirate crew, willing to give their lives for us. Some have even braved the storms of the sea to deliver messages to us, showing that the dogs are ultimately just a minority."

After hearing this, Purple Pearl's anger finally subsided somewhat, and she changed the subject: "Who is our next target?"

The old pirate said, "The Minnie Merchant Ship has already been thoroughly investigated. They colluded with corrupt officials and even became traitors. The goods they traded were obtained by exploiting the common people. They deserve to die!"

Purple Pearl nodded gently: "Alright! Once you get back, you should start preparing more detailed intelligence!"

"Yes, Captain!" the old pirate nodded.

The enormous pirate ship sailed across the sea and eventually arrived at an island.

Purple Pearl was very excited to see the island and jumped off the pirate ship. In just a moment, she arrived at the beach.

"My beloved Purple Pearl Island, I'm back!"

Purple Pearl shouted joyfully, but the happy expression on her face quickly changed.

"Why does it feel like there's a stranger's presence?"

Purple Pearl immediately went into a state of alert and activated her martial soul. Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black rose slowly from beneath her feet, symbolizing her strength as a Soul Emperor.

At the same time, Purple Pearl's body was covered with a layer of gray scales, and her eyes turned into snake pupils.

With a powerful sprint, Purple Pearl raced toward the center of Purple Pearl Island at an incredible speed.

A moment later, Purple Pearl arrived at the center of the island, but found nothing unusual.

"Could it be that my senses are wrong? Or is there some aftereffect from fighting those Soul Masters?" Purple Pearl wondered to herself.

Having randomly chosen a pirate, Purple Pearl immediately asked, "Have any strangers landed on the island?"

The man shook his head: "Reporting to the commander, no!"

Purple Pearl waved her hand, and the man left.

"Perhaps I really misjudged it; that faint aura wasn't particularly noticeable."

Purple Pearl thought to herself, and then went to the pirate group's council hall.

Later, we'll need to take inventory of the valuables, which will take at least another half hour. That's the part that Purple Pearl hates the most, but has to do.

Rather than taking stock of the valuables, Purple Pearl would much rather lie on the big bed and have a comfortable sleep.

As Purple Pearl was the first to disembark from the pirate ship, unsurprisingly, she was also the first to arrive at the council hall.

A helpless expression appeared on her face. Finally, she sat down in her captain's seat and waited quietly.

"Mini Merchant Ship, is it? You're next!"

Perhaps out of sheer boredom, Purple Pearl thought of her next target, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes.

However, just a second later, Purple Pearl's expression changed.

First came bewilderment, then shock, and finally terror.

Under Purple Pearl's watchful gaze, three figures entered the council hall. The immense pressure emanating from the three men rendered Purple Pearl unable to move.

"You're the leader of the Purple Pearl Guild, right? We need your help with something!"

The leader of the three spoke up. He was a tall man who looked to be around thirty years old. He was very handsome and his strong body exuded masculinity.

That's right, it was Chen Luo.

Liu Erlong and Flander also arrived at Chen Luo's side at this time. Both of them had activated their martial souls and were surrounded by eight soul rings, exuding an extremely powerful aura.

Purple Pearl glanced at Chen Luo, then looked at Liu Erlong and Flander, swallowing hard: "Speak!"

Chen Luo asked, "Do you know about Poseidon Island?"

Purple Pearl shook her head decisively: "I don't know."

"Don't know?" Chen Luo's expression changed slightly.

Purple Pearl sensed the increased pressure in the conference room and quickly changed her tune: "I know, I know where Seagod Island is. What do you want me to do?"

Chen Luo said, "Lead the way."