As a person who has been making a living at sea all year round, the captain knew exactly what the scene in front of him meant.
Although he had confidence in his ship, considering that this abnormal celestial phenomenon came so quickly and seemed weird everywhere, he did not fully explain it.
Chen Ziyan naturally understood the deep meaning of the other party's words. He looked at the surrounding scene and saw that the originally blue sea had been dyed ink by the dark clouds that filled the sky, completely confusing the blurred boundaries between sea and sky.
stand up.
Even people who knew nothing about meteorology could tell that something was wrong with this situation.
After retracting his gaze, Chen Ziyan looked at the captain and asked: "Master, are there any reef areas near here?"
Although Chen Ziyan’s understanding of maritime affairs is limited, he had taken a surprise tutorial before coming here, so he knew that if he encounters a storm at sea, his first choice is to go to the nearest shelter.
As for relying on a boat to resist, Chen Ziyan never thought about it. Reality is not a game, especially in this situation. There is no room for error at all. He will not gamble on such a matter of life and death.
You must know that this is not on land. If you really can't do anything, you can still escape. On this boundless ocean, the only place for them to stay is the ship under their feet. If the hull of the ship is damaged due to a mistake in decision-making, it will be terrible.
There is really no way to go to heaven and no way to enter the earth.
So their top priority now is to weather the storm safely and keep the ship as intact as possible.
"I'm not very familiar with this area, but there are some reefs in the sea area we just passed. Although they are a bit small, they should be able to play a role." After hearing this, the captain immediately said.
Chen Ziyan could think of any countermeasures that he, the old sea wolf, would naturally not miss.
"What if we change lanes now and take another route?" Chen Ziyan did not rush to make a decision, but asked again.
Although the sky has completely darkened now, the wind has only just started to blow, and it is obvious that it will still be some time before the storm takes full shape.
"It won't work. Storms can also move, and they move very fast. If we accidentally enter the storm circle, the consequences will be unimaginable." The captain shook his head and rejected without hesitation, and gave the reason.
At the same time, he was still silently observing Chen Ziyan's expression, fearing that he, an outsider, would underestimate the power of the storm and insist on going his own way, and his heart was agitated for a while.
Based on his experience, it is absolutely certain that their current position can only be regarded as the edge of the storm at best, but if they change the route rashly, it is difficult to say what the consequences will be.
If you are lucky, you may escape from the storm and bypass this obstacle, but if you are unlucky, you may fall into a trap and rush into the core area of the storm.
From the captain's point of view, this kind of behavior does not mean it is safe to stay where you are.
"Then turn around and go back to the reef area you mentioned. It's better to have a sheltered place than nothing." After hearing what the captain said, Chen Ziyan made a decisive decision.
Since there is no way to go around, first find a place to take shelter from the wind.
"Okay, I'll do it right away." The captain's heart suddenly dropped, he responded with a roar, and hurried back to the cab.
Although it seemed there was still time, he thought it would be better to arrive at the reef area earlier.
After waiting for the captain to leave, Chen Ziyan did not stay on the deck. He stood there and thought for a while, then turned and walked towards the cabin. He knew that the people inside should be waiting for him.
The moment Chen Ziyan opened the door and walked into the cabin, the originally messy hall instantly became silent, and everyone's eyes turned to him.
Chen Ziyan knew the reason for this, and these people were obviously waiting for his explanation.
After looking around, Chen Ziyan, who had arrived in the middle of the hall, spoke calmly:
"I believe you are all aware of the situation outside. We were lucky. We encountered a storm just after we set sail. But don't worry, there is a natural shelter in the sea area we just passed. Plus the quality of our ship is good.
So there won’t be any danger.”
Hearing what Chen Ziyan said, coupled with his calm and composed attitude, everyone in the hall felt a little relieved, and some people's restless emotions also calmed down.
At this moment, a somewhat careless voice sounded, breaking the silence in the hall.
"Master Chen, I would like to ask, is this storm really an accident?"
Chen Ziyan looked over at the sound and found that the person speaking was a man who looked to be in his thirties. This man was wearing a pair of black-framed narrow-rimmed glasses, an ordinary white shirt, and a thin figure.
His appearance, if not for the weird and nondescript robe on his body, would be a very typical image of an intellectual.
After thinking about it for a moment, Chen Ziyan's specific information about this person immediately came to mind.
This man in somewhat strange attire is named Dong, Dong Yanxia. It is said that the woman beside him is from a certain ship king family. Although they often appear in various expedition teams, the two of them are not real insiders. At most, they are just outsiders.
Half a foot.
They were able to appear here because Chen Ziyan was interested in their sailing experience. After all, the two of them had a family background.
"You said the storm was not an accident?" Chen Ziyan was stunned by his question, but he really couldn't give an answer for a while. After thinking about it, he said: "I'm really not sure about this. If Brother Dong discovers something, then
You might as well speak up and listen."
He was very curious as to why Dong Yanxia asked this, and wanted to know what clues the other party had discovered.
Everyone else in the venue also looked at Dong Yanxia, wanting to hear what he would say next.
Facing the attention of everyone present, Dong Yanxia's mouth curved slightly, and he said with a smile: "I didn't find anything too important. I just feel that the day has changed too fast, and there is no warning at all."
omen?
Dong Yanxia's words hit the nail on the head and made everyone immediately understand what the problem was.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Yes, the storm came too unexpectedly, which is completely contrary to common sense.
Unlike Chen Ziyan who was asleep, they remained awake from the beginning to the end. It could be said that they had witnessed the entire process of the sky changing. They knew very well that the process from clear sky to dark clouds did not even take half an hour.
Previously, because my mind was focused on the storm, I subconsciously ignored this detail, but now after being reminded by Dong Yanxia, I also discovered that this is unreasonable.
"No warning?" Chen Ziyan also fell into deep thought.
Because when he opened his eyes, it was already like that outside, so he didn't notice it. But now when he heard Dong Yanxia's words, he immediately realized that this storm was really not an accident. No wonder
Dong Yanxia would ask this question.
Although Chen Ziyan knew a little about maritime affairs, he still knew some basic knowledge. He knew that before drastic changes in the celestial phenomena, there would be some directional signs.
Then Chen Ziyan thought of another question, which was why the captain didn't tell him about this.
Logically speaking, an old sea wolf like him would not make such mistakes.
Thinking of this, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in Chen Ziyan's mind. After recalling the conversation he had just had with the captain, he discovered something that he had not noticed before.
The uneasy look in the other person's eyes at that time, as well as the hint in his words, might not only be talking about the power of the storm.
It's just that Chen Ziyan's attention was attracted by the color of the sky at that time, and he didn't think about it at all.
After thinking of this possibility, new doubts also emerged. Chen Ziyan did not understand why the captain did not speak up, but adopted this mysterious method.
With such doubts, Chen Ziyan looked at Dong Yanxia. He couldn't immediately ask the captain, but he felt that the man in front of him should be able to answer his questions.
And compared to the captain who concealed something, Dong Yanxia, who took the initiative to remind himself, should be more candid on this issue.
Looking at Dong Yanxia who was smiling, Chen Ziyan asked directly: "Brother Dong, I just met the captain, but he never mentioned this. I think there must be something hidden here. I wonder if you can help me."
Clear up the confusion?”
"Actually, this is normal." Dong Yanxia seemed to have expected Chen Ziyan to ask this question, and said to him: "I think Mr. Chen also knows that there are many taboos for people who live at sea all year round, right?"
"I know a little bit about this, is it possible that this kind of thing is also involved?" Chen Ziyan naturally knew this. This kind of thing is not uncommon. It happens in basically all walks of life, and the ones they fight against are the leaders among them.
"I'm not sure. After all, the cultural backgrounds in each sea area are different, resulting in different navigation regulations. However, I personally think it is most likely because of this reason, otherwise the captain would have no reason to say nothing about this matter."
Dong Yanxia had already spoken to this extent, and Chen Ziyan naturally understood what he meant.
Although he hasn't asked the captain for verification yet, Chen Ziyan has basically determined in his heart that the reason why the captain didn't explicitly state it but just hinted it was probably because of some rule that he didn't know.
"By the way, Brother Dong just said that this storm might not be an accident. I don't know what to say?" After getting the answer, Chen Ziyan changed the subject and brought the topic back on track again.
Compared to the captain's question, Chen Ziyan was now more curious about the basis for Dong Yanxia's words.
"This is related to a taboo on navigation." Dong Yanxia showed a strange smile, looked at Chen Ziyan and asked: "Mr. Chen, are you sure you want me to tell you now?"
Faced with Dong Yanxia's problem, Chen Ziyan had a hard time making a choice.
If this was an ordinary world, he would definitely not hesitate at all, but the problem is that this world is not normal at all, and he really can't guarantee whether those taboos will be fulfilled.
"If Mr. Chen is not in a hurry, we can wait until we reach the reef area before revealing the answer. Some things are difficult to say on the boat, but it will be fine if we are down to earth."
Seeing Chen Ziyan fall into silence, Dong Yanxia thoughtfully gave a solution.