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After a while, the grilled fish was fully cooked. Liu Guanfeng smiled and said to the man beside him, "Brother, the grilled fish is ready. You can take it to share with the Brothers."
Liu Guanfeng could tell that these people hadn't had a full meal in a long time. The man didn't hesitate and directly took the grilled fish, handing one of the smaller ones to the young lady next to him. After receiving the fish, she forgot her earlier ladylike demeanor and started eating it eagerly.
Meanwhile, Liu Guanfeng took out some fresh water from his Cosmic Bag. "Brother, here’s some water for you all to drink."
"Thank you, little brother." The man first handed the water to the young lady.
Liu Guanfeng only ate one small fish, while Little Black and XP also got a small fish each, with the rest being shared among others.
After eating grilled fish and drinking fresh water, the group finally had time to sit down and chat.
"Little brother, thank you for the grilled fish earlier. I didn't expect someone your age would have such good skills."
Liu Guanfeng shook his head with a bitter smile. "It's just a necessity. I've been struggling for my livelihood since I was young, and I've learned these skills from those around me while living in the wild."
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Ma Xianglong, and I am the steward of the New Era Merchant Association. That young lady is the only daughter of our President."
Liu Guanfeng looked at the young lady again. "Younger Brother is called Liu Guanfeng, and I came from Knight's Great 6. I was hoping to make a fortune this time, but unexpectedly ran into a storm. The merchant ship sank in the sea, and everyone on board disappeared. I only managed to escape thanks to my Mount."
"What are your plans next, little brother?"
Liu Guanfeng shook his head with a bitter smile. "What plans can I have? The ship and goods are gone; that was all my wealth. Now I'm left all alone."
"Oh? I see. Earlier, I noticed the weapon you were using and your Mount. It seems you are also a knight?"
"I wish I could be, but unfortunately, I am of Five Elements Balance attribute. I've been sentenced to death since childhood; I won't be able to practice martial arts in this lifetime."
Ma Xianglong sighed and shook his head, "If only my brother were a knight."
Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly, "Since we can't be knights, we have to face reality, right? We can't just give up on life because we're not knights."
Ma Xianglong was taken aback. There were many people in the Knight's continent who couldn't become knights, but few could see things so clearly. Especially at Liu Guanfeng's age, when everyone was busy comparing themselves to each other, such a mindset was truly rare.
Ma Xianglong patted Liu Guanfeng on the shoulder, "Good brother, since you can see things this way, that's the best. I didn't expect you to be so optimistic at such a young age; it's really impressive."
Liu Guanfeng forced a smile and rubbed his shoulder where Ma Xianglong had patted him, "I told you, Brother Ma, could you be a bit gentler? It's not that I'm so open-minded; it's just that circumstances have forced me to be this way."
In fact, Ma Xianglong had just tested Liu Guanfeng to see if he had any skills. However, he didn't expect the gap between them to be so large that such a test would have no effect. If Liu Guanfeng could really be tested out like that, he wouldn't have been an Advanced Knight for nothing.
After this pat, Ma Xianglong felt completely at ease with Liu Guanfeng. A person without martial arts skills was just an ordinary person; it would be easy for him to kill him if he wanted.
"Little brother, since you don't have martial arts skills, I saw your fishing skills in In the Sea, which are quite impressive."
"It's just for survival. We used to live by the sea, and our biggest joy was fishing in In the Sea. So gradually, I developed these fishing skills."
"By the way, little brother, since you don't have martial arts skills, why do you carry weapons? And I see your weapon is not an ordinary one?"
"Oh, you mean this." After saying that, Liu Guanfeng took out the Water Piercer from his waist and held it in his hand. "I found this in a cave when I was young. I don't know what it is exactly; I just feel it's very convenient for fishing in the sea, so I've kept it with me."
Standing aside, Little Black and xp couldn't help but laugh at Liu Guanfeng's act of playing dumb; he was just too convincing.
Liu Guanfeng offered the Water Piercer, "If you like it, Brother Ma, I'll give it to you." Originally, Ma Xianglong liked the Water Piercer very much, but his personality prevented him from being pushy. When Liu Guanfeng directly offered it to him, he felt embarrassed to ask for it.
After receiving the Water Piercer from Liu Guanfeng, Ma Xianglong examined it carefully before returning it. "This is your fortune, little brother; I can't take it for myself."
"Is that so?" Liu Guanfeng said as he took back the Water Piercer and reinserted it into his waist.
Throughout the entire process, Ma Xianglong had been staring intently at Liu Guanfeng, who couldn't help but smile. At the same time, he grew increasingly fond of Ma Xianglong; not only was he straightforward and loyal, but he was also kind and generous, making him a great choice for a friend.
While they were talking, the young lady beside them continued to sit quietly, surrounded by three or four people responsible for her protection.
After chatting for a while, Liu Guanfeng turned and walked into the woods. He took out the Twin Iron Halberds from his Cosmic Bag and chopped down a large number of branches. After bringing the branches back and constructing a simple shelter, he said to Ma Xianglong, "Brother Ma, it's getting late; I'm going to sleep now."
"Alright, little brother, see you tomorrow," Ma Xianglong's rough voice echoed.
The voice Liu Guanfeng most wanted to hear soon followed, though it was so soft that a gust of wind could blow it away. However, Liu Guanfeng had excellent hearing and could clearly make it out: "Wanting to sleep before dark, just like a pig."
Liu Guanfeng paid no mind to it. However, lying in his little shelter, he did not sleep; instead, he focused all his attention on Ma Xianglong and the others. He was aware of their every move and conversation.
He saw the young lady say to Ma Xianglong, "Butler Ma, when can we leave this cursed place? It would be troublesome if that old thief Severe Winter catches up with us."
Ma Xianglong shook his head. "If we want to leave here, we need a boat. If our Mount were still around, that would be great. Unfortunately, they all died in battle. But I don't think Severe Winter will chase us here; my only concern is about Leader over there. I wonder how things are going for him and whether he can escape from Winter Thief's pursuit."
"Father should be able to escape; his martial arts are very high, and with Fish and Crane by his side, he should be fine. I think by now Father should have reached the front fishing village."
One of the oldest guards gritted his teeth and said, "It's a pity our Old Leader has been missing for over thirty years. Back then, Old Leader was a powerful Divine Knight. I wonder how he is now; I truly hope he can return to lead us in overthrowing that old thief Severe Winter's rule."
After hearing Old Guard's words, the young lady clenched her fists tightly. "Don't worry; I Zhang Yuru swear I will become a strong person like my grandfather and lead you all in overthrowing that old thief Severe Winter's rule and restore peace for everyone."
"I will follow the young lady to the death."
"This is not the time to make declarations; we should think about how to leave this small island first. Also, young lady, that little brother named Liu Guanfeng is our benefactor; you shouldn't always target him with your words. Besides, he cannot practice martial arts; being able to survive independently already shows that he has a very strong character." The only one who could speak up for Liu Guanfeng was Ma Xianglong.
"Butler Ma, why do you always speak up for that guy? What's so good about him? Didn't you see just now? His eyes keep staring at me, and I absolutely hate that kind of gaze," Zhang Yuru retorted unhappily.
"I say, Miss, we are currently escaping for our lives. You can't keep acting like a spoiled young lady. If it weren't for Liu Brother today, we would probably all be starving."
"That's true. Fine, I won't hold it against you this time, considering the grilled fish."
Liu Guanfeng almost laughed out loud upon hearing this. From her words, he could tell that this Miss Zhang Yuru was someone who had never experienced setbacks and was quite straightforward, which made her seem very charming.
"Butler Ma, how can we leave this island?"
Ma Xianglong frowned as well. "I'm not sure about that either. Let's discuss it with Liu Brother tomorrow morning."
"What good plan could he possibly have? If he had one, he wouldn't be stuck here."
"Having one more person to brainstorm is always better. Miss, you don't need to worry about these things. Let's talk about it tomorrow. We haven't had a good night's sleep in days. Let's get some proper rest tonight. You all take turns keeping watch."
After giving his instructions, Ma Xianglong imitated Liu Guanfeng and built a small shelter for Zhang Yuru, who had no choice but to crawl into the shelter and sleep.
Early the next morning, Zhang Yuru and the others were awakened by a delicious aroma. When they opened their eyes, they saw that Liu Guanfeng had already grilled some fish and there were also some scallops nearby. When Ma Xianglong woke up, Liu Guanfeng said to him, "Brother Ma, I've prepared breakfast. You all can wash up and eat when you return."
Ma Xianglong smiled awkwardly. "Sorry to trouble you again, little brother."
"It's nothing; after all, we all drifted to this island together. It's fate. Hurry up and wash up; otherwise, it'll burn," Liu Guanfeng said with a smile.
After washing up, everyone gathered to enjoy the grilled fish. Although it was much better than yesterday's meal, they still devoured it quickly. After eating the grilled fish, they also had some wild fruits collected by Liu Guanfeng before sitting together to discuss how to leave the island.
"Liu Brother, do you have any way to leave this small island?"
Liu Guanfeng looked at the people beside him and said, "There is a way."
Upon hearing that Liu Guanfeng had a method to leave, everyone perked up. Ma Xianglong was especially excited: "What method does Brother Liu have to leave the island?"
"We can build our own boat. There are plenty of wood on the island."
"I thought it was some great method. We're going to make a boat ourselves? Who knows how long it will take to finish it," Zhang Yuru's voice chimed in again.
Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly, "Miss, the boat I'm talking about is different from what you think."
"What's the difference? Isn't it true that a boat takes years for a shipwright to build?"
"Miss, the boat you're referring to takes a lot of time, while the one I'm talking about can also be called a raft. It's much simpler to make; it just won't be as sturdy as a real ship. However, if the weather is calm, it should be fine to carry us to the mainland."
"Hmph, let's see what you can do." After hearing Liu Guanfeng's explanation, the young lady closed her mouth.
"I see there are many trees and bamboo in this forest. We just need to cut them down and tie them together side by side; then we can carry people."
"You make it sound easy. How can we tie such thick wood together securely? We don't have nails or anything like that." Zhang Yuru's words prompted several guards to nod vigorously in agreement, while Ma Xianglong seemed to be pondering something.
"If we don't have nails, then we won't use them. Anyway, our homemade boat only needs to last two days until we reach the shore."
"I've already said there are no nails; how are we supposed to make a boat? Is there something wrong with your head?" It seemed that Zhang Yuru was intentionally opposing Liu Guanfeng.
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