Chapter 484: Exploring the Primitive Tribe!

The livestream chat completely exploded!

Ning Fei stood on the whale's back. His clothes and hair were damp, but the moisture did nothing to mask his imposing aura.

The two pirate yachts sped away, and Ning Fei didn't bother having the whale chase them.

Even before the pirates appeared, Ning Fei had noticed several killer whales lingering beneath the Qingfeng Cruise Ship.

So, the moment the pirates attacked, he dove into the sea and used the Animal Friendship Card to enlist their help.

The pirate yacht had been smashed beyond recognition. A few pirates had been knocked out by the impact, while the conscious ones ignored their bleeding heads and swam desperately for the shore.

They could already see the killer whales in the water, eyeing them from below like predators.

These pirates had never seen anything like this.

It was as if they had seen a ghost. They didn't dare look back, focusing only on swimming forward with everything they had.

In all their years of piracy, this was the first time they felt true, bone-deep terror.

Ning Fei stood on the killer whale's back.

The image was absolutely breathtaking.

He gazed at the distant pirates. His expression was calm, as still as an ancient well.

Seeing this, the viewers understood one fundamental truth:

This man was not to be provoked!

He was usually gentle and elegant, but when angered, he was a literal god of death.

Only when the pirates were far away did Ning Fei crouch down. He gently stroked the killer whale's back and murmured, "Thanks, big guy."

"You did great."

The killer whale raised its head and let out a pair of low calls, as if responding to him.

Ning Fei then swam to the back of the Qingfeng Cruise Ship and climbed the rope ladder back on board.

"Bai, let's keep going!"

Ning Fei ordered.

The viewers had witnessed the entire ordeal, from the pirates' sudden appearance to their desperate flight.

The barrage of comments hadn't stopped for a single second!

'I thought Temple Master Ning was in danger. I never expected this!'

'How did he do that?! He actually controlled a killer whale!'

'I've been watching his streams for almost a year, and he never stops being mysterious!'

'This is what a true powerhouse looks like!'

'I still can't believe a killer whale actually helped him chase off pirates.'

Audiences across the globe were boiling over with excitement.

The entire sequence was straight out of a superhero movie.

Foreign viewers already had a soft spot for superhero tropes, so watching Ning Fei's stream sent them into a collective frenzy.

'Aquaman is real!'

'Is this guy from Huaxia the heir to Aquaman?!'

'Or did he find the trident that controls the seas?'

'He can basically do whatever he wants on the ocean! Who would dare mess with him?!'

Ning Fei's fan base was growing by the second.

At that moment, he was standing at the bow, waving to the killer whales below.

The whales breached the surface from time to time, looking exceptionally cheerful.

Ning Fei then turned to the camera to explain.

"Don't misunderstand, everyone. I don't have any special powers, and no one can simply control killer whales to attack pirates."

"The yacht's sonar showed a few killer whales in the shallows just now."

"Generally speaking, killer whales don't attack ships unless a large vessel makes too much noise or something else angers them."

"When I dove in, I increased the sound frequency of the Qingfeng Cruise Ship to agitate them."

"That provoked the killer whales into attacking the smaller boats."

"It was just a strategy that took advantage of their natural habits."

"I jumped into the sea because I know how to soothe and guide them."

Ning Fei had made the entire excuse up on the spot. He could hardly admit that he had used an Animal Friendship Card and that the whales were following his every command.

If he did, he would likely be targeted and secretly eliminated by foreign powers. After all, what nation could tolerate a single man who rivaled the most powerful navy in the world?

However, he spoke with such calm confidence that his lie was flawless.

Almost everyone believed him.

Even marine experts were thoroughly bluffed by his explanation.

He wasn't entirely wrong, of course. Whales really did attack human vessels when frightened.

That made his claim highly credible.

Ning Fei offered no further explanation.

The Qingfeng Cruise Ship continued its journey forward.

The azure waves rippled along their path.

Sitting at the bow, Ning Fei enjoyed the ocean breeze while studying the Golden Compass.

The System had informed him that the compass had limited uses. He would need to earn more charges through the lottery or by completing quests.

That made sense. A tool that could point toward a person's deepest desire was simply too powerful to be used freely.

"We've been out here for a long time. The yacht needs to resupply."

"According to our current speed, we'll reach the Strait of Malacca in another half day."

"I plan to take a break and reorganize there."

"And check out one of the islands while we're at it."

Ning Fei put the Golden Compass away and leaned back in his lounge chair, his tone unhurried.

A large parasol beside the chair shielded him from the scorching sun.

'The Strait of Malacca. That name sounds so familiar.'

'Anyone who's studied geography knows it. It's a crucial part of global shipping routes.'

'I only care about which island Temple Master Ning is visiting.'

'There are tons of islands around Malacca, and a lot of them are famous.'

'It has to be Sumatra Island!'

Ning Fei glanced at the chat and nodded.

"That's right. I plan to visit Sumatra Island this time."

"The island has a long history. It was a key chokepoint on the Maritime Silk Road, which made it highly prosperous."

"In its early days, Huaxia's Tang Dynasty traded with Sumatra Island. At the time, Huaxia referred to it as the Golden Country."

"That's because Sumatra Island is rich in gold. In the sixteenth century, the region drew countless explorers who came seeking their fortunes!"

'Gold? Where is there gold?'

The mere mention of the word instantly piqued the viewers' interest.

'Is Temple Master Ning going to the island to look for gold?'

'Stop dreaming. Gold mining is controlled by the state now. They wouldn't let a private citizen just waltz in. Do you think this is five hundred years ago?'

'Why would Temple Master Ning even need to pan for gold? That pearl was officially appraised at over a hundred million, and people overseas are still fighting over it.'

'There are quite a few records about this place in the history books. It's a famous foreign land with a very long history.'

'A long history and deep cultural roots. Now that's a place worth looking forward to!'

The viewers were highly invested in Ning Fei's upcoming itinerary.

Ning Fei chuckled in a relaxed tone.

"The scenery on Sumatra Island is quite beautiful."

"I'm only going ashore to enjoy the sights and unwind."

"The local flora and fauna are incredibly rich. They're unique, the kind of species you can't find anywhere else."

"You can really feel the strong, exotic atmosphere there."

Before long, the Qingfeng Cruise Ship passed through the strait and arrived at a small archipelago near Sumatra.

Ning Fei specifically sought out a reliable port to dock at. It featured 24-hour surveillance and security to ensure the yacht's safety.

He had stored the Blood-Veined Pearl and the White Jade Mammoth Ivory in a specialized room aboard the ship.

The room was exceptionally well-hidden, and he was the only one who could unlock it.

Without a map or proper guidance, even a team of professionals wouldn't be able to find it.

It was a high-tech security measure designed by Fuxing Technology Company.

The yacht's overall security was top-notch as well; no one but Ning Fei could start the vessel.

Because of that, he had nothing to worry about.

'Temple Master Ning, what are your plans for Sumatra Island? I'm a global travel streamer, and my impression of Sumatra is that it's a very poor, underdeveloped place because the transportation there is so inconvenient.'

The comment came from a prominent global travel streamer named 'Li Mei Travels the World.'

Ning Fei happened to spot the message.

He nodded and said, "Yes. Compared to modern cities, Sumatra is somewhat underdeveloped."

"But I'm not just going there for the rare plants and animals."

"I also want to explore the last primitive tribe on this lost island in the Indian Ocean."

The viewers didn't fully understand the weight of his words, but it sounded incredibly impressive.

Li Mei, however, was struck by a wave of genuine shock.

He was going to a primitive tribe in Sumatra?

Was that a place people could just casually walk into?