Chapter 1 Leaving

Leaving the cave, Li Chenzhou didn't search the island any further. Even the Devourer had been here, so there was definitely nothing left. He returned directly to the seaside resort and found Gray Bear and the others who were still searching.

Pulling Gray Bear aside, Li Chenzhou handed him a bulging backpack and looked at him with a serious expression.

"Gray Bear, I have some things to take care of and can't leave right now, but Xiao Lei still needs you. So, I want you to take everyone, sail the warship back, and join up with them. Give this to Xiao Lei when you get back and let him make the arrangements!"

"Huh?"

Gray Bear was stunned, staring at Li Chenzhou with his mouth agape.

"Head! Are you kidding me?"

"I wouldn't joke about something like this!"

Li Chenzhou shook his head.

"Also, hand these people over to Xiao Lei as well when you get back; he'll know what to do. Take care of yourselves before I get back! Got it?"

"Hoo! Okay! Head!"

Gray Bear took a deep breath, then exhaled it all, and said softly,

"But, even though you've decided, I still have to say, this is definitely a bad idea!"

"..."

Li Chenzhou didn't speak, but just patted Gray Bear on the shoulder, and then said,

"I can't let them know I'm not on the ship, so, remember to cooperate with me later. We'll do this..."

As he spoke, Li Chenzhou said something in Gray Bear's ear. Gray Bear looked at Li Chenzhou and nodded helplessly.

"Okay! I got it!"

Before long, Gray Bear began to gather everyone, bringing them all back to the warship, and announced that the exploration of the island was over!

The twenty people who came along didn't have any objections to this order, because they really hadn't found any humans. They did find a lot of supplies, which they all moved to the seaside, and the warship also sent people to haul the supplies back.

When everyone returned, Li Chenzhou ordered the largest landing craft to be left behind. Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Li Chenzhou said,

"In the depths of the island, I found traces of humans. They might be afraid that we'll hurt them, so they didn't dare to come out. Then we'll leave a boat behind. If they come to the beach to look when we leave, then this might be their chance to leave!"

Hearing Li Chenzhou's words, everyone no longer objected. So, at Mike's command, the warship set sail again, heading east.

"I just had some insights, so I need to enter secluded cultivation. While I'm in secluded cultivation, Gray Bear will take my place in command. No one is to disturb me. If anything happens, you can just tell Gray Bear. Mike, you few captains, help Gray Bear out more. I don't want any trouble!"

After setting sail, Li Chenzhou called Mike, Lucas, and the others over and said to them.

"Secluded... cultivation?"

Mike's eyes lit up.

"Heavens! I was wondering why you're so amazing, Head. Is this what Eastern kung fu is? I've read novels from your side. It's said that only experts need to enter secluded cultivation. Is that the same for you?"

"Yeah! More or less!"

Li Chenzhou was just thinking about how to explain secluded cultivation to them, but Mike actually provided the reason directly, so he hurriedly went along with it.

"So, you must never disturb me, even when we arrive at our destination, because..."

"I know, I know! When in secluded cultivation, one wholeheartedly comprehends the laws of heaven and earth, and may even enter a state of enlightenment. If you're disturbed at this time, at best you'll be forced out of enlightenment, and at worst you'll suffer Qi Deviation, be seriously injured, or even die, right, Head?"

Before Li Chenzhou could finish speaking, Mike interrupted again.

"Right, right, right!"

Li Chenzhou nodded like a chick pecking at rice. This Mike definitely deserved extra drumsticks; the reason he gave was much better than the one he had thought of. But… shouldn't he remind him that this was a post-apocalyptic novel, and he’d crossed over to the xuanhuan genre?

"Since Mike knows, then I won't explain any further. In short, on the way back, everyone will listen to Gray Bear. I've already explained everything to him about what to do next, so please support him!"

Of course, Li Chenzhou didn't correct him, but continued,

"If I haven't come out of secluded cultivation when we arrive at our destination, everyone will still listen to Gray Bear's command. When the time comes, Gray Bear will find someone named Duan Lei. At that time, everyone must obey Duan Lei's command. Believe me, that guy is smarter than me! He'll know what to do! And, he's my younger brother! I don't want anyone to make him angry!"

"Younger brother? Shouldn't it be brother-in-law?"

Gray Bear muttered from the side.

"Uncle? Is he an uncle or a younger brother?"

Lucas next to him asked with a confused look.

This time, Lucas was responsible for translating, because these words involved Gray Bear, so he was asked to translate, in case Mike and the others had any ideas. So it was best to let Lucas do it.

"Shut up! Just translate what I say!"

Li Chenzhou slapped Lucas on the back, then glared at Gray Bear.

Lucas shrugged and translated Li Chenzhou's words word for word. The people below looked at each other. Although they were a little surprised, no one said anything.

Anyway, Li Chenzhou was here, so whatever he said, went! As for listening to that Duan Lei when they got to the East... he was Li's younger brother, so even if Li hadn't told them to, would you dare offend him? There was a saying in the East called "giving someone tight shoes," and although they didn't know what it meant, it definitely wasn't a good thing!

After finishing his instructions, Li Chenzhou went to the lowest cabin. There was a large box in the cabin. Li Chenzhou pointed to the box and said,

"If I haven't come out of secluded cultivation when we arrive at our destination, then you'll cut open the door of the cabin and carry this box out. Xiao Lei will find a place to put it!"

After speaking, Li Chenzhou chased everyone out, then locked the door of the cabin from the inside, so there was no way to open it from the outside. Moreover, the cabins of warships had excellent soundproofing, so even if you shouted outside, you wouldn't be heard inside.

After closing the cabin door, Li Chenzhou closed the lid of the box, then waited for a while. He was waiting for Gray Bear to take everyone away, so that no one would see him disembark!

The warship was still sailing, and many crew members were looking at the island behind them. They knew that after leaving this time, there wouldn't be any islands so close on the route, so they would have to wait until they reached the East before they could set foot on land again.

"Okay! Except for those on duty, everyone else come here to assemble. I have a meeting to hold!"

Gray Bear calculated the time, and when he saw that the time agreed upon with Li Chenzhou had arrived, he immediately shouted loudly, gathering everyone together.

Now, except for the crew members who were steering the warship, everyone else had been gathered together, so no one should notice Li Chenzhou's departure.

And Li Chenzhou also activated his skill, Lethal Assault, at this time. The reason why he entered this lowest cabin was because it was closest to the bottom of the ship. After a Lethal Assault, Li Chenzhou had already reached the sea, and above his head was the warship...