Chapter Thirty-Two: Setting Out for the Eastern Sea

Du Yu stood there with his arms crossed, pondering for a long time, yet he couldn't figure out how to get the fishing boat into the sea.

Does he have to max out his stamina level and carry it over himself?

Du Yu shook his head; he’d better get on the boat first and see if there was some other way.

Stepping onto the boat, the first thing that caught his eye was the control cabin in the center.

Although the fishing boat still relied on a diesel engine burning diesel fuel for navigation, this particular diesel engine provided by the system looked much more high-end. The system’s description hadn't been boasting—it was indeed compact.

Cute, even.

However, Du Yu was curious: could such a small diesel engine really match the efficiency of those massive ones? Du Yu didn't dwell on it; he would know once he tried it out. He had already purchased the diesel in advance.

Furthermore, the facilities on board were equally well-equipped. Beyond the control room and storage, there was even a kitchen and a cabin. The system was quite thoughtful. It had to be said, aside from looking a bit old, the boat was top-tier in every other regard.

Du Yu walked around the boat, feeling quite satisfied with this item from the Lucky Value Mall. "System, you actually have a human side after all."

But then again, how on earth was he supposed to drive this thing out?

Finally, in an inconspicuous corner of the console, Du Yu found a button labeled "Anti-Stranding."

Hmm… shall he try it? Or would trying it lead to his demise?

Du Yu steeled himself and pressed the button. A mechanical roaring sound erupted from beneath his feet, and he felt something extend from the hull. Stepping off the boat to look, he saw two small, wheel-like objects extending from the bottom.

"System, are you serious?"

The tiny wheels formed a stark contrast with the massive hull. Still, as long as it worked, it was fine.

Du Yu drove the boat speeding across the land. Fortunately, it was just the break of dawn, and almost no one in the village was awake. A fisherman by the sea only felt a chill behind him as something "whooshed" past.

"Are there rats by the sea?" The fisherman turned around, saw nothing, and shook his head in confusion.

Du Yu was quite surprised; the tiny wheels were actually quite fast. Small stature, big energy. Before the morning sun rose, Du Yu successfully drove the fishing boat into the sea.

At that moment, Wang Xiaowei arrived at the beach, right on time as they had agreed. Wang Xiaowei looked at the boat in front of him, dazed.

"What in the world? Brother Yu, you said we were going to the East Sea in this thing?"

Although it looked fairly new, with a boat this small, he feared they would run out of fuel before even reaching the destination. But Wang Xiaowei, being sensible, didn't ask further and obediently boarded the fishing boat.

The interior furnishings caught Wang Xiaowei’s eye. It was prettier than his own home! Finally, Wang Xiaowei couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Brother Yu, this boat is beautiful, but there isn't even a diesel engine on board. How are we supposed to get to the East Sea?" Seeing the cabin filled with diesel but no visible intake, he asked curiously.

"Hehe, look at this!" Du Yu said mysteriously, pointing to the small diesel engine on top.

"What is that?" It was so small, what was it for?

"It's a diesel engine," Du Yu explained.

"Such a tiny diesel engine?" Wang Xiaowei had certainly seen diesel engines before, but he was truly baffled by one this small. "You mean we're going to sail to the East Sea and back with this little thing? Are you the Greek god of diesel engines?"

Wang Xiaowei was skeptical but didn't press the issue. The two moved their prepared landing nets, buckets, fishing rods, and food onto the boat. Wang Xiaowei found it incredible; even after loading all these items, the boat’s waterline barely changed. This was absurd; the stability of this fishing boat was far beyond current standards.

Just as the roosters began to crow, signaling the start of the day, Du Yu and his companion set sail. The target: Tuna!

Wang Xiaowei had never been out to the deep sea, so he was unusually excited. "Brother Yu, look! Is that a whale shark?" "Wow, look at that huge tiger shark!"

Occasionally, if a shark tried to approach, Du Yu would frighten it away using [Intimidation (3/5)].

There was still some time before reaching the East Sea, and Wang Xiaowei, having exhausted himself, fell into a deep sleep. His drooling was so intense that even the sharks dared not come close.

Du Yu, enjoying the peace, began to examine the [Wearable Surface Suspension Device].

[Wearable Surface Suspension Device]
[Introduction: 1. Allows for suspension on the water surface, making the ocean feel like flat land. 2. Charging mode: Charge for 2 hours, use for 30 minutes. 3. Maximum travel speed: 50 km/h. Note: I hate rainy days...]

Du Yu’s eyes lit up. If he encountered fish later, he could hold a bucket in his left hand and a net in his right, swimming at 50 km/h...

Got it!

Du Yu felt an itch and secretly wondered when he could try it out in the ocean. The fishing boat sped toward the edge of the East Sea at a speed of 30 knots. At this pace, they would enter the East Sea in about six hours.

As they moved further from the beach, Du Yu didn't stay idle. Wang Xiaowei was clearly useless, so he simply took out some small yellow croakers and started cooking.

Wang Xiaowei had woken up and was eating the fish Du Yu made while looking at the vast, boundless sea. It was delightful.

"Mmm, Brother Yu, I didn't know you could cook. This is delicious!" Wang Xiaowei said, his mouth full.

Du Yu smiled and was about to say something, but Wang Xiaowei interrupted him.

"Brother Yu, is... is that a white pomfret?" Wang Xiaowei’s voice was trembling.

If it really was a white pomfret, then this trip was worth it! White pomfret had a firm texture and delicious meat; it was a rare delicacy in the market, often priced high with little availability.

Hearing this, Du Yu felt an uncontrollable excitement. He looked in the direction Wang Xiaowei pointed. It was faint, but it really did look like a white pomfret! That kid Wang Xiaowei had sharp eyes!

Du Yu felt smug; he finally had a chance to use the [Wearable Surface Suspension Device]!

The device looked like a pair of high boots. Du Yu put them on, and under Wang Xiaowei’s bewildered gaze, he picked up the bucket in his left hand and the net in his right, stepping directly into the sea.

Wang Xiaowei reached out to grab him, but missed. His heart turned cold. "It's over, it's over, Brother Yu just stepped in wearing a pair of boots. The sea is so deep, and who knows how many sharks are down there!"

Wang Xiaowei leaned over the boat, watching Du Yu anxiously. However, Du Yu, who had just jumped off, was "standing" steadily on the surface of the sea. From time to time, he would even kick his legs, appearing quite relaxed.

Wang Xiaowei’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. "Buddy, you can actually do this?" Knowing some martial arts was one thing, but standing on the surface of the sea—what kind of operation was this?

"Brother, you... you..." Wang Xiaowei stuttered for a long time without finishing a sentence. What was this?

"Watch closely, Xiaowei. This is called 'Lightness Skill'! Let me show you another move."

Du Yu was showing off again. He gave a fierce kick, and the solar panels on the boots greedily absorbed the sunlight. Du Yu launched forward like a car, bolting toward the white pomfret, leaving a straight trail of spray on the water.

Wang Xiaowei felt his brain might explode. "Water-based Iron Man?"

The white pomfret, swimming leisurely in the sea, suddenly felt a torrent rushing toward it. The moment it saw Du Yu, the fish was dumbfounded.

"Is this a poet?"