Chapter 63 Gem Hurricane
"Gemstone Hurricane Storm?"
"Yes, it's an extremely terrifying marine disaster that only occurs in the Gem Sea."
Lyndon nodded emphatically. The deserted island was actually quite advantageous in every way, whether it was its geographical location, size, or fertility.
It is said that many wars broke out over that deserted island many, many years ago, but the later appearance of the Gemstone Hurricane caused those forces to give up their struggle for this territory.
Each storm carries a large number of rare and precious stones, but each time, it causes terrible casualties to the Gem Sea.
The Gem Sea was also created because of this storm. The Gem Hurricane will appear at fixed times and run along a random route within a fixed area.
However, that deserted island is unlucky enough to be in the path of the Gemstone Hurricane every year.
The area ravaged by the Gemstone Hurricane has formed the Gemstone Sea we see today.
"Isn't this just a typhoon?" one survivor muttered to himself. What's so scary about a typhoon? As long as we take precautions, we'll be fine.
His words were not taken seriously by Chen Qing and the others. How could a natural disaster that was feared by the entire Gem Sea be so simple?
There are too many extraordinary beings in this world.
"Little sister, could you tell us more about the Gemstone Hurricane Storm?"
Shu Yin squatted down, with several silver coins lying in his palm.
Linden looked up at Chen Qing, who nodded slightly, and only then did she accept the gift with peace of mind.
It wouldn't cost that much to get some information, but it was to show Chen Qing my attitude.
They're not short of money and won't cling to her, so she can rest assured. She can also use this opportunity to get closer to Chen Qing.
"The Gemstone Hurricane Storm will appear at the beginning of each year's Sea Moon and last until the beginning of the Cold Moon."
The calendar in this world is completely different from the calendar used by Chen Qing and the others.
The months are divided into four major months: Grass Month, Fire Month, Sea Month, and Cold Month. Each major month is further divided into four minor months, each with 28 days.
It's actually equivalent to the four seasons in Chen Qing's world, with the sea moon being the most important and longest month.
The natural disasters in the various seas of the Deep Blue Ocean are mostly concentrated in this big month, and the following cold month will trigger a Deep Blue Catastrophe that will sweep across the entire Deep Blue Ocean.
Today is the first of the four short months of the lunar cycle, the 27th of the month.
The Sapphire Island hurricane is expected to erupt on the 4th of the month, which is much later than usual.
"Generally, each gem storm lasts for 7 days. After the storm, countless precious gems will appear scattered in the Gem Sea."
"The deeper the sea, the more precious the gems scattered there are. At this time, gem hunters will start to go into the sea to salvage the gems."
Salvaging gems in the Gem Sea is basically a nationwide activity in the deep blue sea. At this time, the Gem Sea will gather countless pirate hunters, caravans, and civilians.
However, this sport is not safe and is extremely dangerous.
After a jewel storm, a special group of fish that feed on jewels will appear; they are collectively known as jewel-hunting fish.
Their strength is terrifying; they are all extraordinary sea beasts. Even the lowest-level treasure-hunting fish has the strength of an E-level creature.
The more precious the gemstone, the more treasure-hunting fish will gather.
"Therefore, not all the people who gathered in the Gem Sea came because of Dahlia."
Chen Qing seemed to be deep in thought.
There is only one Dalia, but there are countless gems.
"Then we've come at just the right time!"
"Yeah! If we could get an expensive one, we could live a life of ease!"
The survivors immediately got excited, each one rubbing their hands together, ready to make a big splash and splurge!
Chen Qing and his companions knew that the matter was not so simple at all, not to mention the other enemies and beasts that were eyeing these gems.
Even this gem hurricane alone might not be enough for them to survive safely.
"Little sister, do you know the extent of damage Sapphire Island suffers every time a gem hurricane hits?"
Shu Yin continued to ask.
Lyndon nodded, pointed to where they were standing, and then pointed to the Azure Blue Gemstone Processing Workshop with its huge billboard.
"The last time the gem hurricane hit, everything from here to there was gone."
"Many people didn't have time to escape and disappeared."
Lyndon's tone was calm, but everyone listening was terrified.
"……you……"
Zhao Fuli's voice was hoarse; this was far more terrifying than a typhoon.
"Don't you have any protective measures on Sapphire Island?"
"Yes, there is a protective shield. The adults say it's a light gold quality shield that came from the Crimson Sea, but it was torn apart by the Gem Hurricane."
Even in this world, it is difficult for human beings to overcome natural disasters.
"Then wouldn't it be......"
Hearing Lyndon's words, the survivors finally felt fear, realizing that even the native inhabitants of this world could not resist them.
"Leaving Sapphire Island will only lead to a worse outcome."
Shu Yin said coldly, "At least there are protective measures here on Sapphire Island, so they might not necessarily die."
But if we leave this island, we'll just have to wait to die.
"Moreover, you have to pay money to get inside."
Lyndon said calmly.
Her parents died in the Gemstone Hurricane two years ago.
The hurricane that year was truly terrifying. The island could only keep shrinking its protective shields, but the shrinking shields were simply no match for the large number of people on the island.
Children under the age of twelve can enter the safe zone free of charge; everyone else must pay to receive protection.
Everyone fell silent, unsure of what to say.
"Chen Qing, you...you'll protect us, right?"
After a long silence, a survivor spoke in a trembling voice.
Chen Qing turned her head to look at the owner of the voice. Meeting Chen Qing's gaze, she forced herself to continue speaking.
"We came to this godforsaken place because of you, and, and I heard from them that you got Daliya's 100,000 bounty."
"You have to take responsibility for us!"
The more she talked, the more convinced she became of her point, and finally she spoke with a righteous and resounding voice.
Zhao Fuli and Zhang Xiaohong exchanged a glance, and then silently distanced themselves from the survivor.
Shu Yin also silently stood on Zhao Fuli's side.
The large group of survivors instantly split into two factions: one faction felt that Chen Qing should pay for them since he was capable, while the other faction felt that Chen Qing was not good at moral blackmail and resolutely refused to stand with them.
Chen Qing looked at them strangely and said that she really didn't understand.
"If we have to say who caused you to end up like this, it should be that so-called system, right?"
"You all just think I'm an easy target, so you've teamed up with a group of people to push all the blame onto me and try to morally blackmail me."
"But I have no responsibility to you."
Why should I protect a bunch of shameless people who are trying to morally blackmail me?
"You think it's wrong to punish everyone?"
"Why should I?"
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