Divine Beast Creator-Chapter 2123 - 2124: The Ferry Sets Sail

After a round of shopping, everyone casually ate lunch at a restaurant they passed by, then hurried to Lin Du Wharf to await boarding.

At this moment, the sun was already leaning westward, and as the sunlight dwindled, a layer of white fog gradually rose from the streams at Lin Du Ferry. Possibly because this fog appeared at a fixed time each day, the staff at the wharf completely ignored it.

Of course, Feng Yuan wouldn’t find it too strange, because while they were buying insect-repellent lamps, a shopkeeper had recommended mist lamps to them. Hence, they knew that night ferries traveled through the fog.

"Tsk, if the ferry were an ancient-style small wooden boat with an old oil lamp hanging at the front, the atmosphere would certainly be there."

Thinking of something, Feng Yuan said with a peculiar smile. Long Boduo felt a sense of familiarity with what Feng Yuan was describing, while Agunas glanced at Feng Yuan and said irritably,

"Do you want to detour to the Netherworld midway?"

"How could that be possible? It’s not a Netherworld ferry after all~ At least it lacks a Netherworld guide..."

Feng Yuan chuckled as he talked, but realized something was off. While the navigator definitely wasn’t a Netherworld guide, Long Boduo was right there...

Looking at Feng Yuan with confusion, Long Boduo said,

"Do you want that boat to head into the Netherworld? It’s doable, but there’s not much fun in our Netherworld."

"Hehe, I’m just joking~"

Scratching his head, now it was Feng Yuan’s turn to feel awkward. He had completely forgotten that Long Boduo was a Netherworld Guide, and truth be told, Long Boduo could indeed guide the ferry subtly through the mist into the Netherworld.

However, truly doing it would be quite troublesome, and the ferry traveling between Lin Du and Lin Qiu was not quite like what Feng Yuan described, akin to a Netherworld ferry.

After all, such things aren’t equipped, or rather unsuitable for arranging a propulsion system; how could they manage such a thing? The ferry is not a tourism project.

As the fog rose, even the wharf was enveloped in a thin mist, carrying the heavy moisture and cold chill from the depths of the Serene Forest Sea, assailing everyone.

The sudden drop in temperature forced Feng Yuan to tighten his clothes, while the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound spewed flames, dispelling the increasingly heavy moisture around everyone.

The dock workers seemed already accustomed to this. After changing into warm clothes, they continued their work like nothing was amiss.

The pedestrians that were initially roaming near the dock gradually left as well. Now, those who remained at the dock were mostly passengers like Feng Yuan and his group, waiting for the night ferry.

As the fog invaded the city, parts of Lin Du City near the Serene Forest Sea gradually saw fewer pedestrians on the roads.

According to usual patterns, the fog would thicken as time passed, eventually engulfing nearly half of the city’s districts in that dense mist.

Though with the protection of Spirit Beasts, there’s no need to worry about encountering danger if venturing out. But for the average person, it’s unnecessary and wholly unwise to roam the streets where visibility is poor.

"No wonder the business hours in different areas vary so much, it’s because of this. Tsk, such a pity we’re taking the ferry tonight. Otherwise, experiencing Lin Du at night could have been fun~"

With his hands resting behind his head, Feng Yuan looked at the increasingly dense fog and remarked. Though the sun hadn’t set yet, the streetlights with fog lamp capability had already lit up.

The thickening fog had begun to affect the light, and just then, the sound of a whistle echoed — the ferry set to depart had completed routine safety checks and started ticket inspection.

"The boat is here, let’s go~"

Originally thinking it would be a routine ferry trip, the appearance of fog gave Feng Yuan a unique feeling; he suspected many things might happen tonight.

Unlike a station, the dock ticket inspection was surprisingly quiet with few people making noise, likely due to the time.

Not many tourists took the boat at this hour, considering most change their plans upon learning about the night ferry issues.

The remaining ones, aware they might not rest peacefully later, naturally refrained from activity.

"If you’re going to release your Spirit Beasts, please do so on the deck, and don’t release Spirit Beasts larger than medium-sized."

After checking Feng Yuan’s tickets and carried items, the inspector routinely reminded them. Though it was a safe route, since traversing the dangerous Serene Forest Sea, the ferry didn’t entirely prohibit tourists from releasing their Spirit Beasts.

The caveat being to not release Spirit Beasts too large, and this could only be done on the deck. Inside the cabin, restrictions were strict, except for Spirit Beasts that could be held directly in arms, like Xiao Ji in his Eggshell Chicken form. Even Cotton was deemed prohibited.

However, the night shifts somewhat relaxed these restrictions, allowing Spirit Beasts of Cotton’s size, though not ones like the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound inside the cabin.

Feng Yuan had no issues with it since the ferry’s interior was limited to a restaurant and a hall with seating, making it understandable not to release Spirit Beasts inside.

Given the creek between Lin Du and Lin Qiu was shallow and the boat isn’t large, with limited space inside, naturally different from ferries with private rest areas.

The two-tiered small ferry itself didn’t take deep drafts, barely coping against high winds and waves. However, in a world with Spirit Beasts, safety was notably reassured.

Jokingly, even against tempestuous winds and waves, if it could float, it’d resist; though troublesome, it wouldn’t fail entirely.

Pity the route between Lin Du to Lin Qiu had shallow waters, necessitating flat-bottomed boats. Plus, with no Spirit Beasts stirring in the Serene Forest Sea’s creeks, the ferry style remained unchanged.

As the signal to set sail sounded, the ferry slowly departed the dock, heading into the depths of the forest sea.

Standing on deck amid the incoming wind, Feng Yuan held Xiao Ji in its eagle form and said,

"The humidity here is heavy indeed; Fluffy Fire Wolfhound, can you make your flames bigger?"

Glancing at Feng Yuan, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound shook its ears and gently tapped the metal deck with its paw, causing the surrounding spark to brighten significantly.

Qi Chen looked at Feng Yuan quizzically and said,

"Why don’t you go inside the cabin?"

Aside from them, most passengers had already taken refuge inside the cabin, with the humidity outside being too overwhelming, and in no time, the wind rendered everyone’s clothes damp.

Compared to the deck, the cabin had specialized installations to remove the heavy forest sea moisture, with glass panels keeping the wind at bay, complemented by a temperature regulator ensuring spring-like warmth amidst the fast-dropping temperatures of the forest sea.

"Fluffy Fire Wolfhound can’t go inside, plus, there’s a lot around here."

Feng Yuan smiled as he surveyed the surroundings. Due to the thick fog, and its interference with spiritual power, Qi Chen and others couldn’t sense the shore’s situation.

Yet for Feng Yuan, this was inconsequential; he could distinctly sense the shore’s situation.

Contrasting the silence, where only the sound of water flowing and the ferry’s movement could be heard, Feng Yuan sensed quite a few odd creatures ashore eyeing them hungrily.

Even among them were plants capable of free movement, yet not classified as Spirit Beasts.

"Are the swarms launching an attack so soon?"

Qi Chen was a bit surprised. Feng Yuan shook his head and replied,

"Not swarms, but do they know about it?"

Feng Yuan was unsure whether those things during the day watched the ferry pass, but he knew well that the curious creatures now ashore likely had ill intentions.

Of course, Feng Yuan wasn’t worried; Agunas and others were nearby, and he wouldn’t mind personally teaching these clueless critters a lesson.

No wild Spirit Beasts gathered here, did they?

Whether due to habit or other reasons, Feng Yuan didn’t see those wild Spirit Beasts inhabiting the Serene Forest Sea around, only these special beings not quite Spirit Beasts.

Should these beings attack, they might gain a surprise advantage initially, but as Beastmasters reacted, their elimination would be little issue.