Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 260 Celebration Banquet! The Thoughts of Various Factions

"It turns out that the place called 'Shooting the Sun' was formerly known as 'Tunan'."

Drifting ships were a refuge in times of wandering; on the vast ocean, the loss of ships and the death of captains were quite frequent occurrences.

Regarding the inheritance of unclaimed drifting ships and "ghost ships," there is a tacitly agreed-upon process. As long as the acquisition method is not morally flawed, the new owner, after acquiring the Skynet access and captain's authority of the unclaimed drifting ship, will by default have the legal right to inherit it.

This is permitted by all seven King-class drifting ships.

Chongwen was naturally aware of this as well.

Even if a gold-class drifting ship that had been lost for over 20 years were in Shi Ming's hands, Xi Rang would have no reason to reclaim it. Moreover, the value of a gold-class drifting ship was far less than that of an S-class Awakened.

Even less so than news of his brother.

For Shi Ming, this gold-class drifting ship had already been upgraded to the general level in his hands. It was no longer the original Tu Nan, but had become his trump card. No matter what conditions were offered, it was impossible for him to transfer its captain's authority. However, the "notes" and clues about the sea beast Xuanwu that were dug out together with the dugout can serve as a bridge between the two parties, allowing them to obtain some opportunities to read the great stone tablet.

When two things are completely unrelated, you have to create a way.

Of course, these connections ultimately depend on ability.

If Shi Ming were merely a D-level Awakener, that would be a different story. In that case, he would also prioritize stability and would not willingly reveal his possession of the information about shooting down the sun. He would keep it tightly hidden, and even if he had designs on the large stone tablet of the Breath Soil, he would do so through other means.

After accepting Chongwen's invitation, Shi Ming rested for a short while and could then see the faint outline of Mount Everest hundreds of nautical miles away through the window. Once he could see Mount Everest in this direction, he was not far from Dayu.

As sunset approached, we finally arrived at our destination.

From afar, Shi Ming could see the celebratory ceremonial procession at sea.

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Celebration is appropriate.

In the struggle between humans and sea monsters, humans are generally at a disadvantage. Although there are some top-tier humans who are comparable to S-class sea monsters, the sea is still not their home ground. Countless small ships face attacks from unknown sea monsters every day, teetering on the brink of life and death.

Therefore, killing a top-ranking S-class sea monster without any casualties is a rare and celebratory event.

While it wouldn't be a grand "Sea Beast Feast" like the nouveau riche Pharaoh's, an internal victory celebration banquet was held, inviting the embassies of various forces stationed atop the Great Yu to participate. This wasn't just publicity and celebration of humanity's renewed conquest of S-class sea beasts; it also seemed to subtly convey some information to other forces on the endless ocean.

Firstly, Yu the Great possessed the strength to conquer the Moonlight Ripple Beast.

Secondly, Shi Ming was a person from the Dragon Kingdom who assisted Yu the Great in eliminating an S-class sea beast and was Yu the Great's partner.

Abbreviation: Liangjian (亮剑).

Whether it's Da Yu's "The Dragon's Report" or other newspapers like "Eternal Lighthouse," "Twelve Morning Stars," and "Black Gold Times," they will all feature this news on the front page the following day. Katyusha, which is closest to Da Yu, also sent a congratulatory telegram at the first opportunity, celebrating Da Yu's removal of a poisonous thorn at the junction of the two seas, avenging the innocent humans who perished in the belly of the Moonlight Ripple Beast, including the Dawn and other ships of all sizes, and adding another powerful S-class Awakened.

Half of the crew members on the Yunda also participated in the banquet.

"Wow, so many people!" "No wonder it's a King-class drifting ship!"

“It’s so lively!”

"Are all these foods grown in the ground?"

Huang Pao remained restrained and did his best to uphold the image of the Universiade.

But he had never seen such a scene before, and could only sigh silently in his heart while "occasionally" picking up cream cakes, macarons, and dragon-shaped pastries from the dessert table, his eyes shining.

Or try a novel "fruit" you've never seen before and grass-fed beef.

Or perhaps it's watching the dazzling dance before them, and those "flower butterflies" constantly trying to strike up a conversation with their captain—

In the 300-square-meter banquet hall (the conference hall was temporarily converted), Shi Ming and Rong Bing were undoubtedly the main characters of this grand event.

Especially Shi Ming, who at such a young age already possessed the ability to fight against S-class sea monsters. This was his first appearance in a social setting, so he naturally became the focus of attention.

Some important figures, having received advance notice, even organized a group of outstanding single women. These social butterflies moved around the banquet like pros, having long since abandoned Rong Bing's clueless and unromantic ways. The warriors in their early twenties, strong and with great figures, were highly sought after. If they could seize the opportunity to gain favor, they would have a stronger backer on the endless ocean and more say on the ship.

Even if it meant going to sea with him, enduring wind and sun, and crying in the bronze ship, it would all be worth it!
Besides those within the Great Yu organization, representatives from various other factions that had long been stationed with the Great Yu also participated in the banquet.

Kato Taro of the Uzu Kingdom appeared cheerful on the surface, but cursed inwardly. "That despicable Shi Ming rose to power by relying on the ships of my Uzu Kingdom, yet he has no gratitude whatsoever. He even repeatedly opposes His Majesty Emperor Ren. I heard that His Highness the Prince's death was also related to him. He is utterly shameless! How can there be such a wicked person in the world!"
Alice, the Lighthouse, held her wine glass, smiling and chatting. No one knew what she was thinking. Perhaps she was planning a little North American-style love game with the man in front of her, or perhaps she was trying to use her charm to gain some social advantages for her own power.

Vivian, the twelfth-star, immediately recognized him as the thirteenth honorary knight and a gentleman listed on the "Must-Eat List of the Europa Seas." He was indeed very charming.

Shiva's Amita felt both envious and lamenting that his own power did not possess such a person.

Shi Ming is really busy.

He even felt that socializing was much more troublesome than fighting. He originally thought that this banquet would be a simple meal where everyone would sit at the table, exchange the commissions and results, shake hands and say that it was a pleasure to cooperate. He never expected that it would be ten times more troublesome than the simplified medal-awarding ceremony of the Twelve Stars!
Seeing the different treatment the two received, Rong Bing was plunged into deep self-doubt.

No, man.

We've all put in a lot of effort, so why hasn't anyone invited me to have a drink and chat?
Feeling depressed, he opened a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and went straight to his crew.

The banquet hall was filled with a celebratory atmosphere.

At sea, monotony and loneliness dominate for most of the time, making days like this, where people can gather together to celebrate, truly rare occurrences.

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"Old Zhou, Old Zhou is here!"

The spotlight shifted instantly, the lively banquet hall seemed to pause for a moment as if a pause button had been pressed, before erupting into an even more enthusiastic roar.

Old Zhou?
Shi Ming peered through the gaps in the densely packed crowd.

An elderly man dressed in a Tang suit, surrounded by several awakened individuals, entered the banquet hall. His aura clearly indicated that he was an extraordinary person.

(End of this chapter)