The ship is passing through some archipelagoes. As they pass through the archipelagos, Thale takes in the beautiful scenery of the islands and the crystal clear waters. He can see colourful fish swimming below the surface of the water and lush greenery on the islands. The captain tells Thale about the history of the archipelagos and the various cultures that inhabit them. Thale listens intently, learning about the unique traditions and customs of the people who live there. Despite the dangers of the sea, Thale can't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at the beauty of the world around him.
They have some cargo to drop at the islands. The crew starts to unload the cargo onto the docks of the first island. Thale helps out, noticing the island is quite small and peaceful. The locals greet them warmly and offer them some fresh fruit as a sign of gratitude. Thale and the others happily accept and enjoy the sweet, juicy flavours.
After finishing the unloading, the captain gathers the crew together and announces that they will be staying on the island for the night before continuing on their journey. Thale and his friends decide to explore the island, marvelling at the beautiful sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. They even meet some of the local fishermen and learn about the island's history and culture.
As the sun starts to set, they return to the ship and join the rest of the crew for a hearty meal of fish and vegetables, cooked by the ship's cook. After dinner, they sit around the campfire and continue their journey with stories and laughter. Overall, it's been a productive and enjoyable day for Thale and the crew.
They hear news of pirate activity in the nearby islands. The captain decides to change their route and avoid the risky area. Thale is disappointed, as he was hoping to gather more information about the pirates and potentially track down the group responsible for attacking his city. However, he knows that the safety of the crew and the ship must come first. They continue on their journey, making deliveries and taking on new cargo as they go. Thale continues to train and improve his cultivation and alchemy skills, always with the goal of finding and defeating the pirates in the back of his mind.
A Pirate ship was spotted on the horizon chasing after their sailboat. "Captain Pirate ship spotted at our 6," shouts a crewmember.
The crew of the sailboat becomes nervous as they see the pirate ship approaching. They quickly begin preparing for battle, securing their weapons and readying the ship for combat. Thale also prepares himself, focusing his Qi and readying himself for the fight ahead. The captain gives the order to raise the sails and try to outrun the pirates, but it's clear that they are not going to be able to escape. As the pirate ship gets closer, Thale can see the rough and rowdy crew on deck, brandishing their weapons and shouting insults. The captain gives the order to fire, and the crew starts launching cannonballs at the pirate ship. The battle is fierce, with both sides exchanging fire and trying to outmaneuver each other. Thale fights alongside the crew, using his cultivation techniques to defend against the pirate attacks. In the end, the sailboat crew emerges victorious, but not without taking heavy casualties. Thale tends to the wounded, using his alchemy skills to create potions and pills to help them heal. As the sun sets on the horizon, the battered sailboat continues on its journey, its crew shaken but determined to carry on.
Thale's cultivation has improved significantly during his time on the ship, and he is able to easily overpower the pirates in the interrogation. He asks them questions about the 4th pirate king and the group that attacked his city, but they deny any knowledge. Thale realizes that he will need to gather more information and continue his search for the group that killed Elara. He thanks the captain and the crew for their help, and decides to stay on the ship for a while longer as he continues his journey.