Chapter 590 Storm
As a person who has lived at sea all year round, the captain knew very well 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 say enough.
Chen Ziyan naturally understood the deep meaning of the other party's words. He looked at the scene around him and saw that the originally blue sea had been dyed ink by the dark clouds that filled the sky, making it blurry. The boundaries between sea and sky are completely confused.
With this situation, even people who know nothing about meteorology can tell that something is wrong.
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 done a surprise tutorial before coming here, so he knew what was going on. When encountering a storm at sea, the first choice is to head 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 be in this kind of life-and-death situation. Bet on things.
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 they can stay is the boat under their feet. If they make mistakes due to decision-making, If the hull of the ship is damaged, there will really be no way to heaven and no way to 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 said immediately.
Chen Ziyan can think of countermeasures, and he, the old sea wolf, will naturally not miss them.
"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 there is still some time before the storm takes full shape.
"It won't work. The storm will move and it will move very fast. If we accidentally enter the storm circle, the consequences will be unimaginable." The captain shook his head without hesitation and gave the reason. .
At the same time, he was still silently observing Chen Ziyan's expression, fearing that a layman like him 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 location can only be regarded as the edge of the storm at best, but if they change the route rashly, it is hard to say what the consequences will be.
If you are lucky, you may successfully 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.
In the captain's opinion, 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 shelter from the wind than nothing at all." 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 hide from the wind.
"Okay, I'll do it right away." The captain's heart suddenly dropped, he roared in response, and hurried back to the cab.
Although it seemed that 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 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.
Looking around, Chen Ziyan, who had already arrived in the middle of the hall, said calmly:
"I believe everyone is aware of the situation outside. We are very lucky. We encountered an enemy just after going out to sea. There is a storm, but don’t worry, there is a natural shelter in the sea area we just passed, and the quality of our ship is good, so there will be no danger.”
I heard Chen Ziyan say this. , 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. The man was wearing a pair of He wears black-framed narrow-rimmed glasses, wears a very ordinary white shirt, and has a thin figure. If it weren't for the weird and nondescript robe on his body, he would be a very typical intellectual image.
After thinking about it for a moment, the specific information about this person immediately appeared in Chen Ziyan's mind.
This man in somewhat strange attire is named Dong, Dong Yanxia. It is said that the woman beside him is from a certain shipping king family. Although they often appear in various expedition teams, the two of them are not real insiders. , at most it’s half a foot in the door.
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 tell it and listen."
He was curious about 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 lips 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. , There is no sign at all.”
A sign?
Dong Yanxia's words hit the nail on the head and made everyone immediately understand what the problem was.
Yes, the storm came so unexpectedly, which is completely unreasonable.
Unlike Chen Ziyan who fell asleep, they remained awake from the beginning to the end. It could be said that they had witnessed the whole process of the sky changing. They knew very well that from clear skies to dark clouds covering the sun, this process lasted even half an hour. None of them were used.
Before, 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 it.
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 party'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 could not immediately ask the captain, but he felt that the man in front of him should be able to answer his questions.
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." Answer the question?"
"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 people who live at sea all year round will. There are a lot of taboos, right?”
“I know a little bit about this, is it possible that this kind of thing is among them?” Chen Ziyan naturally knows this. This kind of thing is not uncommon, basically all walks of life. Yes, the ones they fought against were the best among them.
“I’m not sure. After all, the cultural backgrounds in each sea area are different, which leads to the corresponding navigation regulations being different. However, I personally think it is most likely because of this reason, otherwise the captain would have no reason to just take this matter seriously. Not a word was mentioned.”
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 say 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 topic and brought the topic back on track.
Compared with the captain's question, Chen Ziyan is 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?"
Interface Regarding Dong Yanxia's question, Chen Ziyan had a hard time making a decision.
If this was an ordinary world, he would definitely not hesitate at all, but the problem was that this world was not normal at all, and he really couldn't guarantee whether those taboos would 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."
Meet Chen Ziyan Falling into silence, Dong Yanxia thoughtfully provided a solution.
(End of this chapter)