One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

"Woo woo," Bai Ze rubbed its head against Lin Yi's palm, as if comforting him.

"Okay, go digest it." Lin Yi said softly as he placed it in a soft blanket.

After putting away the remaining animal food, Lin Yi couldn't help but sigh. The system's products were indeed top-notch; spending a thousand prosperity points was definitely worthwhile.

In the days that followed, Lin Yi and his group enjoyed themselves to the fullest on the picturesque and mysterious Star Chasing Island, spending three joyful days there.

Three days later, Lin Yi and the others decided to leave Star Chaser Island and continue their journey.

After briefly greeting Lang Yan, Lin Yi opened a spatial portal. They then filed in and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye. The whole process was swift and quiet, and did not attract much attention.

Before leaving, Lin Yi silently said in his heart, "System, sign in."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully checking in on Star Chaser Island. You have gained 11332 Prosperity Points, one Tech Castle, and one set of Mechanical Ship Flight Device."

"Brother Tongzi really understands me." Looking at the sign-in reward, Lin Yi silently praised him.

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"My lord, Mr. Lin Yi and the others have already left." Lang Yan strode into an ancient and elegant pavilion and respectfully reported to the rat-man sage who was sitting at his desk.

The Rat-Man Sage nodded slightly, his expression calm and composed, as if he already knew about Lin Yi and his group's departure.

Seeing that the wise man had given no further instructions, Wolf Speech carefully bowed and took his leave. However, just as he was about to step out of the attic threshold, the rat-man wise man's deep and magnetic voice rang out again: "Wolf Speech, General Tiger Mountain of the Seventh Army Group is seriously injured and can no longer perform his duties. From this day forward, you will take over his position."

Upon hearing this news, a hint of surprise flashed across Lang Yan's face, but it was quickly replaced by a look of difficulty. He hesitated for a moment before speaking hesitantly, "My lord, the Seventh Army is mostly composed of veterans who have followed General Hushan for many years. They are highly experienced and have made outstanding military achievements. I'm afraid I will find it difficult to win their respect and keep them in check."

The Rat-Man Sage smiled slightly, his tone remaining calm: "It's alright, you just need to go and take over. At that time, someone will assist you and help you stabilize the situation."

Although many doubts and worries remained in his heart, Lang Yan knew that the wise man's decisions were always far-sighted and must have their reasons. So he said no more, but bowed deeply and solemnly replied, "I will obey the wise man's command! I will do my best to take over the Seventh Army as soon as possible and live up to your expectations!"

"Hmm." The rat-man sage nodded slightly, casually waving his hand to indicate that Wolf Speech could leave. Upon seeing this, Wolf Speech respectfully bowed and then turned and quickly departed.

Once Langyan's figure had completely disappeared from sight, the mysterious fox-orc beastman reappeared silently beside the rat-man sage, like a ghost.

"Rat Nine said that the demonization potion has progressed to the final crucial step, and all that's missing is a test subject. He specifically came to ask you who you intend to be the first person to drink the demonization potion?" The fox-orc beastman said softly to the rat-man sage.

The Ratman Sage's lips curled up slightly, revealing an enigmatic smile: "Heh, I think the leader of the Seventh Army Group would be a good choice."

The fox-clan beastman's brows furrowed instantly, his face showing worry: "Are you talking about Tiger Mountain? He's always been arrogant and fierce, I'm afraid he'll be difficult for us to control!"

However, the Ratman Sage scoffed dismissively, "Heh heh, the leader of the Seventh Army Group is no longer Tiger Mountain." As he spoke, he slowly turned his gaze into the distance, his eyes growing increasingly cold and profound.

Lin Yi and his companions traveled through a spatial passage to the place where they had departed from the Alabasta Kingdom.

As soon as Lin Yi took the Silver Dragon out of his storage space, everyone eagerly boarded it. After only a few days apart, they all missed it terribly.

After everyone finished tidying up, it was already evening. To celebrate having gained another companion, they unanimously decided to hold a grand banquet. After a hearty meal, Lin Yi gave Robin and Bai Ze the essential crew equipment: a storage ring and a storage tag.

As they explored more and more places, storage rings and storage tags could no longer meet their needs, and Lin Yi was already planning to make new storage equipment for his companions.

This was very simple for him; he had the materials. The next day, his companions each had a beautifully patterned waist tag with their names on it, and the tag contained enough space to last them a long time.

"Brother Lin Yi, where are we going next? Are we going to sail directly to that mysterious, legendary sky island along the established route?" Navigator Felina, who was standing at the bow of the ship and observing the sea ahead with binoculars, turned around and asked Lin Yi with an expectant look.

Hearing this, Lin Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Of course. How could we miss such a wonderful place on this adventure!"

Just then, Robin, who was flipping through a book, closed it and came over with great interest, his eyes sparkling with curiosity: "Captain, do you really believe that Sky Island actually exists on this vast ocean? After all, most of the rumors about it seem vague and elusive."

Lin Yi looked at Robin with a mysterious smile on his face and replied softly, "Sky Island is of course real, and I also know some things that will particularly interest you." After saying that, he deliberately kept her in suspense and didn't say anything more.

Robin was incredibly intelligent, and she immediately understood the meaning behind Lin Yi's words. Her beautiful eyes lit up instantly, and she secretly wondered, "Could it be... those invaluable historical texts hidden on the Sky Island?" Thinking of this, she couldn't help but blurt it out.

Seeing that Robin had already guessed, Lin Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Haha, Robin-chan is as clever as ever!" After receiving Lin Yi's affirmative answer, Robin became even more excited.

However, after her initial excitement, Robin quickly calmed down and frowned slightly, reminding everyone, "Although the Log Pose does point in the direction of Skypiea, the problem is that how exactly to get onto this island that floats high in the sky seems to be an unsolved mystery. As far as I know, in the long journey of the Grand Line, no one has ever revealed the specific route and method to reach the island."

Upon hearing Robin's words, Filina, who had been full of anticipation for the trip to Sky Island, widened her eyes in astonishment and exclaimed incredulously, "Huh? Isn't it supposed to be as simple as following the Log Pose to reach Sky Island?"

"Haha, Felina, don't worry! From what I understand, that floating island is above a place called Gaya Island in Qinghai! Once we arrive there safely, you can use clouds to send us to that island in the sky." Lin Yi said with an extremely confident smile.

After all, having watched the One Piece anime, he had some understanding of how to reach the Sky Island.

Hearing this, Felina asked with some confusion, "Brother Lin Yi, how do you know about these things?"

Robin, standing nearby, also cast a curious glance, seemingly wanting to uncover more unknown secrets from Lin Yi.

However, when faced with their questions, Lin Yi simply smiled and did not give a direct answer. Instead, he changed the subject and said, "To get to Gaya Island, we first need to get a permanent compass that points there. But don't worry, I already know its whereabouts. We'll set off to retrieve it right away."

Following Lin Yi's guidance, Felina and her group quickly arrived at the place where Luffy had stolen the EverLog from the monkeys. Faced with their overwhelming strength, they easily obtained the EverLog.

Guided by the permanent pointer, they sped off towards Gaya Island. Along the way, the sea breeze caressed their faces, and the waves lapped against the ship's hull. Filled with anticipation and excitement for the unknown adventure, they pressed onward.

As for how Luffy and his crew will get to Skypiea when they no longer have the Permanent Log Pose, Lin Yi said they'll talk about it when the time comes.

Chapter 48 The Legend of the Golden Land

The journey to Gaya Island was far from peaceful, with violent weather and powerful sea monsters appearing frequently along the way, causing them considerable trouble.

As they ventured deeper into the Grand Line, the natural disasters they encountered became increasingly frequent and severe. At times, lightning flashed and thunder roared, accompanied by torrential rain; at other times, towering waves seemed poised to swallow the entire ship into an endless abyss. Moreover, powerful sea monsters lurking in the depths of the ocean often appeared, adding even more unknown dangers to the voyage.

However, for the crew of the Silver Dragon, these difficulties posed no real threat. With their exceptional skills and seamless teamwork, neither raging storms nor ferocious sea monsters could stop their advance.

Just then, an enormous crab appeared not far in front of the Silver Dragon. It held its pair of sharp pincers high, baring its fangs and claws in a menacing display towards the ship. Da Pan, with his sharp eyes, immediately spotted this rare delicacy and excitedly danced around, exclaiming, "Haha, brother! Look, this crab is huge! It must be delicious. Looks like we're in for a treat today!" As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on the imposing crab, filled with longing.

Lin Yi looked in the direction Da Pan was pointing, a delighted smile spreading across his face: "Hmm, it's really good! It's been a long time since I've seen such top-quality ingredients. Da Pan, go and catch it!"

Without hesitation, Da Pan let out a strange cry and leaped into the air, shooting towards the giant crab like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, he was upon his target, skillfully dodging the crab's fierce attacks with agile movements. Simultaneously, he swiftly reached out and accurately grabbed the crab's pincers. With a powerful flick, the behemoth flew straight towards the Silver Dragon's location like a cannonball.

As the giant crab swung its claws wildly through the air and hurtled towards the group, everyone couldn't help but facepalm. This Da Pan was still as reckless as ever.

At that moment, Robin smiled and gently crossed her arms in front of her chest. In an instant, countless tiny arms stretched out from her sides, instantly coalescing into two enormous hands made of small hands. These two giant hands, like an impenetrable wall, steadily caught the swooping crab and easily and firmly fixed it to the deck.

"Da Pan, are you going to smash us all down?" Felina shouted at Da Pan in an annoyed tone.

"Hehe, just an accident." Da Pan said with a simple and honest look. He dared not provoke this young lady, otherwise there would be some more unknown creatures on the bow of the ship tomorrow.

As night fell and the city lights came on, Chiyo showcased her culinary skills, meticulously preparing an incredibly sumptuous crab feast. The enormous, plump crab was skillfully transformed into various delicious dishes, emitting an irresistible aroma. After tasting it, everyone praised it highly, saying it was so delicious they almost wanted to swallow their tongues.

After a satisfying meal, everyone patted their round bellies and leaned back contentedly in their chairs. At this moment, Lin Yi turned to Felina beside him and asked, "Felina, at our current sailing speed, how much longer will it take to reach Gaya Island?"

Upon hearing this, Felina immediately picked up a slightly worn map from the table and examined it carefully. Her gaze lingered on the map, as if calculating distance and time. After a moment, she looked up, smiled, and said to Lin Yi, "Based on our current speed, if nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to reach our destination smoothly in three more days."

They got this map from those monkeys. With it, they accurately determined the distance to Gaya Island.

Lin Yi smiled with satisfaction upon hearing Felina's answer and nodded, saying, "Well, it seems there's still plenty of time; it won't take too long."

Just then, Simon, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up as if he had thought of something: "Captain, I've heard a legend about Gaya Island before. It's said that there's a mysterious place on this island called the Golden Land, but no one has ever seen its true face. Do you think we should go and explore it this time? Maybe we'll find something unexpected."

Upon hearing this, Dote's eyes widened, and he looked at Simon with a puzzled expression, asking, "Huh? How come I've never heard of this legend before?"

Simon rolled his eyes at the muscle-bound guy with a helpless look and ignored him. Seeing that Simon was ignoring him, Dotai could only scratch his head and wisely shut his mouth.

In response to Simon's question, Lin Yi smiled at everyone, but instead of answering directly, he asked, "What about you? Do you think Golden Island exists?"

The group looked at each other, somewhat confused about what Lin Yi meant by the Golden Township.

Reiju asked directly, "Captain, what is the Golden Land?"

"Haha, when talking about Golden Township, we have to mention one person," Lin Yi laughed.

"Who is it?" the crowd asked in confusion.

Seeing that everyone was very curious, Lin Yi smiled and told them the story of Rolando.

"More than four hundred years ago, there was a kingdom called Lubnir in the North Sea. This country had a brave and fearless expedition, whose admiral and famous botanist was Venbula Rolando."

As he led his fleet on the Third Grand Voyage, a journey filled with unknowns and perils.

A sudden and violent storm swept in, forcing Rolando and his crew to search for refuge. They eventually found and landed on an island—Gaya Island.

On Gaya Island at that time, lived a tribe called the Shandians. Unfortunately, they were suffering from a terrible disease—tree fever. This disease was highly contagious, and many Shandians had already lost their lives. Just when the Shandians were in despair, Rolando's expedition appeared before them like a divine intervention. With his extensive knowledge and superb medical skills, Rolando successfully found a cure for tree fever, saving countless Shandians from the brink of death.

Furthermore, Rolando resolutely abolished the ancient and cruel tradition of human sacrifice among the Shandian people. This righteous act quickly earned him the respect and gratitude of the Shandians. During this time, Rolando met a warrior named Calgra, known as the "Great Warrior." The two hit it off immediately upon their first meeting, like long-lost friends, and forged a deep friendship.

It was because of this friendship that Rolando had the privilege of witnessing the legendary land of gold. That place, called Shangri-La, is like a dazzling jewel set in this mysterious island. The entire town's buildings are meticulously crafted from high-purity gold, gleaming and mesmerizing. Even more astonishing is the legend that in the heart of the town stands an enormous golden bell. It is said that whenever this golden bell is rung, its melodious sound will resonate throughout Gaya Island, as if nature itself is telling the world captivating stories.

But then a misunderstanding occurred.

Although Rolando bravely saved Shandia, in the process, he was deeply misunderstood by the very people he had saved because he had to cut down all the sacred trees that Shandia considered holy. These people believed that Rolando's actions severely violated their long-standing traditions and unwavering faith. Therefore, the enraged Calgra did not hesitate to issue an expulsion order, ruthlessly driving Rolando and his companions out of Shandia's territory.

However, fate is always full of dramatic twists. When Calgra later learned that Rolando had cut down those trees because "tree fever" was actually caused by disease in the trees, and that cutting them down was the right way to protect the remaining trees.

He was immediately overwhelmed with endless regret and self-reproach. It turned out that Rolando was not the sinner they had imagined, but a true savior!

Filled with guilt and remorse, Calgra desperately began chasing after Roland and his companions, who were already disappearing into the distance. But he ultimately could not catch up with their receding figures and could only watch helplessly as Roland vanished on the horizon.

This incident became an indelible regret in Calgra's heart. Whenever he recalled that moment, he wished he could turn back time so that he could have the opportunity to apologize to Rolando in person and express his deep gratitude.

After returning to his country, Rolando reported to the king what he had seen and heard on Gaya Island. When he learned that there was a large amount of gold in a place called Shangra on Gaya Island, the king became greedy and ordered Rolando to return to Gaya Island to find the gold. However, the land of gold, Shangra, seemed to have never existed and could not be found again.

The king felt he had been deceived, so he ordered Rolando's execution and gave him the title of "Liar" (a big liar).

Even at the very last moment of his life, Rolando remained steadfast in his belief that the mysterious land of gold truly existed! His words were so earnest, as if he had personally witnessed that dazzling land filled with gold. Although others scoffed at his claims, Rolando never wavered in the slightest.

Rolando's descendants carried on this belief. They firmly believed that their great ancestor would never lie, and that the legendary land of gold must be waiting to be discovered in some unknown corner. Thus, generation after generation of Rolando's descendants embarked on a long and arduous journey to find gold, hoping to find conclusive evidence to clear the name of their ancestor Rolando, who had been questioned, and to restore his reputation.

As time passed and years went by, the legend of the Golden Land continued to circulate among the people. Some said it was hidden deep in the mountains and forests, and only the brave and fearless could find its traces; others said it slept in the depths of the vast sea, and only the wise could unveil its mysterious veil.

But regardless, Rolando and his descendants' unwavering pursuit of the Land of Gold has ensured the legend's continued existence.

"Ah, if the Golden City really exists, then isn't this Rolando guy wronged?" the kind-hearted Chiyo said with some sympathy for Rolando.

"That king is awful," Felina said indignantly.

"Alright, it's just a legend, isn't it? You don't know yet, do you?" Robin said with a laugh, putting his arm around the two of them.

“I believe the Golden Land exists,” Fiona said confidently.

"Why?" Da Pan and the others asked curiously, not quite understanding why Fiona was so certain.

“Because that’s what he said,” Fiona said calmly, looking at Lin Yi.

"Huh?" What kind of reason is that?

Lin Yi hadn't expected Fiona to know him so well, so he laughed and said, "Haha, Fiona is right, the Golden Land does indeed exist."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Lin Yi, their eyes gleaming with the shape of money. Gold, who wouldn't love it?

"Brother, do you know where Golden Township is?" Da Pan asked excitedly. So much gold, how much delicious food could we buy?

Seeing everyone's greedy expressions, Lin Yi couldn't help but chuckle: "Don't rush, listen to me. Back then, not long after Rolando left Gaya Island, a sudden and powerful upwelling current swept in like a ferocious beast. With overwhelming force, it lifted half of Gaya Island into the sky! And the legendary Golden City was located precisely within this half of Gaya Island that was swept into the sky. In other words, right now, this mysterious Golden City is hanging high in the sky, quietly waiting for us to explore."

Upon hearing this, Felina was overjoyed. She exclaimed happily, "Haha, that's fantastic! Once we successfully land on the Sky Island, we can immediately begin our treasure hunt!"

Others chimed in, and the scene quickly became lively. Everyone chattered excitedly, their faces beaming with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation.

Lin Yi stood quietly to the side, watching his enthusiastic and high-spirited companions with a smile. Looking at their energetic and passionate figures, a smile involuntarily crept onto Lin Yi's lips.