News reaches Thale, the pirate group that attacked his city is under the command of the 4th pirate King. Thale decides to set out on a journey to find and defeat the 4th pirate king, seeking revenge for the attack on his city and the death of Elara. He knows that this will not be an easy task, but he is determined to see it through.
Thale spends most of his time training and cultivating to prepare for his journey. He improves his cultivation technique, focusing on increasing his strength and speed. He also studies various martial arts and sword techniques, trying to find the ones that best suit his style.
As he gets stronger, Thale also begins to gather information about the 4th pirate king and his crew. He talks to other cultivators and merchants, trying to get as much information as he can about their movements and whereabouts.
Finally, after months of preparation, Thale feels ready to set out on his journey. He says goodbye to Li and the other alchemists at the herb shop and sets out towards the sea, determined to bring justice to Elara and his city.
Goes to the docks. The docks are bustling with activity, as sailors and merchants bustle about, loading and unloading cargo from ships. The air is filled with the sounds of creaking wood and the shouts of sailors as they go about their work. The dock is lined with ships of all shapes and sizes, from small sailboats to massive cargo ships. Thales walks down the dock, taking in the sights and sounds of the busy port. As he walks, he notices a small sailboat moored at the end of the dock. The boat looks well-maintained, with a fresh coat of paint on the hull and clean, crisp sails. As he approaches, he sees a crew of rough-looking sailors working on the boat, preparing it for a voyage. Thales approaches the boat and greets the crew, asking if they are looking for any additional hands to join their voyage.
The captain walks up to talk to Thale. The captain is a burly man with a thick beard and weathered skin. He has a jovial demeanour and a hearty laugh, but his eyes hold a hard, calculating gaze. His crew is a diverse group of rough-looking men and women, all with various scars and tattoos. They seem to be a tight-knit group, laughing and joking with each other as they load and unload cargo onto the sailboat. As Thale approaches, the captain greets him with a friendly smile and extends a hand for a shake. "Welcome, welcome! I'm Captain Jack, and this here is my crew. You looking to hire us for transport? We can take you wherever you need to go, for the right price of course."
"I want to join your crew," responds Thale.
The captain looks Thale up and down, taking in his youthful appearance and seemingly average cultivation level. "What makes you think you have what it takes to join my crew?" he asks gruffly.
Thale squares his shoulders and meets the captain's gaze confidently. "I may not have much experience, but I am a quick learner and I am determined to succeed. I can help with the cargo and I am willing to do any tasks that are necessary."
The captain considers this for a moment before nodding. "All right, you can join us for a trial period. But if you prove to be a liability, you'll be off the boat as quickly as you came on. Understood?"
Thale nods eagerly. "Yes, captain. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."
The captain nods and turns to his crew. "All right, let's get this cargo loaded and set sail. We've got a deadline to meet."
Thale joins the crew in loading the cargo onto the sailboat and soon they are setting out to sea. As they sail, Thale works hard and proves himself to be a valuable member of the team. He learns how to navigate the boat, repair the sails, and handle the cargo. And as he works, he continues to cultivate and train, determined to become stronger and one day take down the pirate king who destroyed his home.