Chapter 604: The Reason for the Price Increase
Escaping that island, everyone could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Gu Fan, Lin Xi, and the rest were so exhausted they collapsed onto the deck, not wanting to move even a step.
At the moment of devote relaxation, both Lu Yi and Jie directly passed out from fatigue, which made it clear just how tired they really were.
Now with water and fruit to solve the food issue, it meant they could hold out a bit longer. Despite this, there were no signs of joy since they’d lost one crew member, which took a toll on the heart of the captain.
The despondency was not just because of their loss. The captain discovered another problem; the ship was procured from pirates and was in a severe state of disrepair with incorrect dashboard readings. To put it simply, they were running out of fuel.
This was a significant problem. If the ship ran out of fuel and continued to drift at sea, they wouldn’t be able to avoid the upcoming fog.
Gu Fan, Su Hui, and Lin Xi immediately discussed with the captain and Ouyang Jin. How could they efficiently use the remaining fuel to safely reach their destination?
Ouyang Jin and the captain consulted the map; with the captain’s extensive sailing experience, and Ouyang Jin’s familiarity with these waters, they were best suited to find a solution.
Figuring out how long their fuel could last, the captain sent someone to check. The estimate was that it would only last about half a day, making it challenging to leave the heart of the Triangle Sea Area.
In response, Ouyang Jin conceived a plan to use the rising tide, letting the ship drift towards East land with the current. He had spent most of his time in the waters near East land, so he clearly remembered the tidal schedule.