Chapter 67 South Wei Island
On the dark and chaotic sea, a ship that had lost its way was hurtling toward them at an unpredictable speed.
Those on the front lines who were monitoring the situation immediately reported the matter.
The problem was quickly discovered, and the captain and commander of the warship immediately went on alert, issuing warnings to stop at a safe distance.
Do not approach or get too close to avoid misunderstandings or accidental injury.
However, after several attempts, the other side did not stop at all and continued to do as they pleased.
During this time, the Maria also discovered the presence of a third ship, which, in comparison, should be driven away.
James's expression was serious. "Judging from its outline and structure, it's neither a cruise ship nor any other warship. So where did this ship come from?"
His main concern was that these people would try to steal things, and what would happen to them if something went wrong?
"Captain, I've told my men to be careful and grab all their weapons."
"Okay, let's get ready!"
Rumble~
One giant wave after another crashed against people's hearts.
Danger and panic descended upon humanity, yet humankind, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, attempted to fight nature with human strength.
Luo Yin couldn't hold back any longer. She opened the door a crack and looked outside, where it was quiet.
If you listen carefully, you can still hear some faint sounds.
"That's terrifying!"
"Xiao Luo, let's not wander off, come back quickly."
Loin knew this was the best spot for her, so she locked the door and waited for the next instructions.
"Warning! Warning!"
An alarm suddenly went off, and the sound of the alarm bells on the warships could be heard across the river.
The crew of the Maria held their breath, listening intently to what was happening above.
"Beep beep beep~"
At the same time, the massive machine was also silently issuing a voice of resistance.
Xia Ming watched as the value was about to reach its maximum. If it exceeded that number, the ship would definitely not be able to withstand it and would capsize.
Even if the time comes, the people on that ship are probably doomed.
"Beep beep beep~"
"Warning! Warning! Danger! Danger!"
In the control room, Hatcher watched as Lianlian sounded the alarm, hurriedly pushed aside the soldier in charge, and saw the lever almost pulled to its maximum value, his heart pounding wildly.
"No, we can't move anymore."
"You're all crazy! The boat will capsize!"
He was adamant and wouldn't allow them to touch him again, but his strength was no match for those soldiers, and he was quickly subdued and could only watch from the sidelines.
"Bastards, you're all insane, lunatics!"
Hatcher was both anxious and angry. Were all these people out of their minds?
"Yes, yes, find the captain and have him come over."
However, the captain had already gone to the deck to negotiate with the third ship because of its appearance.
"Beep beep beep beep beep, beep beep beep!"
Several attempts to contact the ship using internationally recognized languages failed to bring it to a stop.
Instead, it allowed him to see something. The ship in the distance was probably a civilian vessel from a country in the nearby waters. Although he didn't know why it kept giving him commands, the only reply it gave him told him that they were calling for help.
"SOS?"
No one answered their questions and confusion; they seized the last minute to catch the tsunami's eye.
Several inconspicuous spots on the seabed have somehow quietly formed a circle, enveloping the spots and creating a unique atmosphere.
If someone knowledgeable were here, they might be able to see something.
This is a technique that only top-tier Feng Shui masters can decipher, known as "suppressing the formation."
It was precisely by taking advantage of this strong wind and the tsunami-induced gust of wind that a tremendous siphon force was created, which actually lifted the thousand-ton sunken ship.
Clang!
A tremendous force directly pulled countless steel cables straight.
This also caused the Maria to tilt continuously.
The entire ship tilted several tens of degrees almost instantly, making it impossible for people to stand up straight.
In that instant, everyone on the ship realized that something extremely dangerous was happening outside, and their hearts pounded with tension and fear.
Especially after discovering that the ship was in danger of capsizing, James was nearly thrown overboard.
Fortunately, his men caught him, and everyone on the deck managed to keep themselves from falling.
Outside, a fierce storm raged, threatening everyone with devastating force.
"Get up~"
"Hold on, everyone!"
"Hang in there."
Countless shouts and prayers came from the mouths of the crowd.
The Maria miraculously managed to stabilize itself at the last moment. "Quick, set sail! Move along!"
With the order given, the Maria, which had been stationary for a long time, steadily sailed forward. Beside it was another warship, and between the two ships, a huge behemoth was slowly moving on the sea.
Meanwhile, the fishing boats, which were still feared by everyone, were unknowingly swept along by the wind and waves.
However, because everyone is focused on their own interests, few people pay attention to what comes next.
So few people noticed what happened next until after several hours of frantic escape from the tsunami, when everyone finally left the danger zone.
The two ships and their crew were in a sorry state and embarrassed.
Almost everyone looked like they had been pulled out of the water. Many unknown fish and shrimp were swept up by the wind and waves and slammed to death on the deck. Even more fish were floating belly up on the surface of the sea.
"Have we arrived at the destination?"
"Let me see, this should be the spot."
Some people were carefully surveying the area with a map; their planned place to stay was nearby.
Through the telescope, a large patch of fog appeared on the sea surface, making distant views particularly blurry.
Finally, those with sharp eyes spotted their destination.
"Found it, Nanwei Island!"
"Alright, everyone, full speed ahead. We'll be safe once we get to the island."
Following the plan, it took more than two hours for everyone to successfully reach the shore after all the commotion.
The large ship stopped a dozen meters from the shore, while the Maria was even further away. The large shipwreck, which was being pulled in by the siphon effect, was steadily covered by a large iron box.
The situation is safe for the time being. Elder Xia and Elder Yu sent someone to check it out in person and found that it could hold out for a while longer.
So they split into two groups: one group stayed on the ship to guard the goods, while the other group moved to the island.
Nanwei Island was once the location of a small team, but due to its remote location, it was abandoned after a short period of use in the early stages.
However, some of the infrastructure inside is still there, especially a row of seaweed houses that were built very neatly and are still in good condition.
After learning this news from the team leader, Xia and the others decided to rest here at the end of the year.
The first need is to relocate, and this location is both special and convenient, making it the most suitable.
Secondly, they still prefer the feeling of being grounded, and with the end of the year approaching, they need to relax for a few days. It just so happens that they need to wait for someone to come and tow the sunken ship back.
The others, unaware of the situation, only heard the order to disembark, and excitedly grabbed their small bags and boarded the rubber dinghy.
Soon, they arrived at the island one after another.
Luo Yin stepped onto the soft sand, looked up at the sky, and felt quite wonderful.
This feeling is really comfortable!
"Great, I can finally get back to normal. I was really about to collapse after all these days." Someone complained to a friend, saying that he felt dizzy and disoriented every night and that he hadn't slept well at all.
Usually, it's not that I'm sleepy, but rather that I get seasick from the rocking of the boat.
They even complained that they never imagined that in such a vast place as Antarctica, there would be an opportunity to be a cradle.
"Alright, everyone, enough chit-chat. The soldiers have gone to check the situation nearby. Let's clean up these rooms. That way we won't be caught off guard if we need them later."
When an older person gives instructions, everyone chats and laughs as they get busy.
Looking at the two rows of barracks, no one said anything on the surface, but they all had their own doubts.
Some of the more conscientious ones even secretly glanced at the Maria.
They might be worried about foreigners leaking secrets!
After washing and wiping along the way, most of the area was easy to clean; it was mostly dust and weeds. With many hands making light work, we managed to clean everything up quickly.
When the comrades who had been training returned, they brought a lot of good news.
The island is very safe. Not only are there no dangerous creatures, but there is also a natural spring in the south of the island that they can drink from. In addition, there are some plants and fruit trees in the flat area in the center of the island that they can pick.
Chef Zhang led his men in and set up his equipment first.
Then, looking at the large group of people, he waved his hand and said, "We've escaped death today, so everyone should do their part and bring back some food so we can have a good meal tonight!"
"That's right. We've been busy since yesterday, and we're finally out of danger. We all need to take good care of ourselves."
"I'm going to catch some seafood nearby. I just saw a lot of fish and shrimp on the shore."
"I'll go too, I'll grab a few buckets and collect them, there are plenty over there."
Those who used to be holding pens and documents started chatting and laughing with everyone, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Those who endured the longest had already given up after the situation was brought under control.
The older passengers, in particular, were already exhausted from being under a lot of stress for so long, and the fact that they had been wearing wet clothes all night made them sick when they disembarked.
Doctor Yu and Gan Da rushed to treat them, quickly administering intravenous fluids and stabilizing their conditions.
Jiang Cong and his men returned to the ship, where they and the foreigners stared at each other.
James knew they had disembarked on a nearby, dilapidated island.
He had his doubts and tried to guess their intentions, but they only said they would rest for a week because their New Year was coming, which was a big day.
Nothing should be delayed, no matter what.
Just like their New Year's Day, James understood, and so he patiently watched them make a fuss.
Watching them disembark with large and small bags, and seeing a group of people laughing and playing in the water not far away.
It was as if it were the first time Ka had ever seen these people.
Aren't they afraid?
Yesterday's horrific scene was just over, how come they've adapted so well?
He still remembered how loud the commotion was last night, how high the waves were this morning, and how clearly he heard someone crying the moment the sky turned from dark to light.
Not only were they frightened, but the people on the other side were too!
But why, how are they so amazing?!
James was filled with emotion, but showed no sign of it on his face.
My colleagues were also a little envious. Although they told themselves that life on the ship was great, the six months of drifting around still left them with a sense of emptiness.
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