Chapter 272 [Salary King]

This ship, which was speeding along, had a distinct old-time style.

It looked like a warship from the last era.

The severely damaged hull paint and the outdated bow structure seemed to be silently telling the vicissitudes of life it had experienced.

Above the mottled and rusted deck, there was a flag with a black streamer pattern.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

The rapid and tense alarm bells rang on the [Black Swan], attracting all the crew members to step onto the deck.

Joey was the first to discover this old warship that was coming with great momentum and issued a warning.

During the time when Shane was in seclusion, Joey was not idle either. After hard practice, she successfully broke through to the fourth level.

Now she can even sense the reaction of the secret force in a sea area.

Only then did she notice the arrival of the strange ship at the first time.

"What is the origin of that ship?"

Feiya boarded the deck, staring at the old warship with her beautiful eyes, looking quite serious.

"Is it coming for us?"

Now, the Black Swan is no longer the nameless little ship.

Just from the appearance, the Black Swan is already a big guy among ships, like a giant beast crawling on the sea, which may open its terrifying mouth at any time and launch an attack.

Those main guns flashing with cold light and dark and thick rams are not easy to mess with at first glance.

Not to mention, as time goes by, the news that the Giant Wood City was uprooted gradually fermented in the Silent Sea.

It adds a layer of mystery to the Black Swan.

It is enough to scare ordinary ships.

Not to mention being an enemy, even ships that dare to approach it are very rare.

Even during Shane's retreat, Joey and other crew members had cleaned up several pirate ships they encountered, which was considered to purify the environment at sea and maintain the order of navigation.

It would be fine if this strange-looking warship didn't recognize them.

If it recognized the Black Swan, it would still charge forward without hesitation.

Things would be more troublesome.

Joey frowned and said, "I've never heard of a ship with this flag."

"And judging from its style, it doesn't look like an official federal warship."

Xiange looked at the pattern that looked like black fire and murmured.

"I seem to have seen this kind of warship somewhere."

"It is... the symbol of a certain country's navy."

Looking at the ship that was getting closer and closer, Joey said anxiously, "Don't worry about its origins."

"How should we deal with it now? Open fire directly?"

To be honest, Joey was a little undecided.

If it was a pirate ship, she would definitely open fire before the other party entered a safe distance.

But now, the warship was unclear about the enemy and the intention, so Joey didn't know what to do.

In fact, it was not just Joey, the other crew members had similar feelings.

When Shane was on the ship before, they didn't have to think about this problem at all, they just had to obey the captain's orders.

But when the decision-making power really fell on their heads, everyone found that making a decision itself sometimes requires enough courage and wisdom.

Whenever this happened, the crew couldn't help but have an idea-

If Captain Shane was on the ship...

However, despite hesitation, the crew was forced to make a decision under the approach of the unknown warship.

Feiya thought and said: "Let's shout first. If the other party still insists on approaching us, we will start a war directly!"

Joey nodded and said: "Let's do it."

But at this moment.

"No need to be so troublesome."

A low voice sounded from the cabin.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

I saw Yan Yan, who was wearing a black robe and was very tall, stepped onto the deck. His appearance had not changed at all. He was still masculine and handsome, and he was familiar to the crew.

However, his temperament had changed drastically.

He no longer looked like a friendly and sunny boy next door, but suddenly became distant and majestic, with an indescribable supreme majesty.

It was a temperament that belonged to a superior, as if he had the power of life and death.

It was also like the kingly spirit of opening up a country.

The momentum that came in the face almost choked everyone's breath.

Even the black robe was like a cloak or a cloak, fluttering in the sea breeze, majestic.

Yan Yan was still standing on the deck of the [Black Swan].

But at this moment, the crew felt that he seemed to be standing in a place very far away from them.

Unable to reach him anymore.

"Yan Yan..."

Joey quickly realized something and said in a daze: "What do you mean by this?"

At this time, a tsunami-like cheer suddenly broke out on an unknown warship not far away!

Some people knelt on the deck and shouted the name that had been buried in their hearts for a long time.

Some people cried wantonly, as if the grievances of the past were finally resolved.

Others were so excited that they couldn't help themselves and looked crazy.

Their cheers finally gathered into one voice.

"The Fire King! The Fire King!"

Hearing this name, Joey and the others were also shocked.

Joey murmured in disbelief: "Did I hear it right? They are calling... the Fire King's name?"

"But the Fire King, hasn't he already..."

Suddenly, Joey suddenly came to his senses and turned to look at Yan Yan.

"Is this ship coming for you?"

Yan Yan didn't speak, but the aura about him said everything.

"Yan Yan is the salary king?"

Even Fei Ya, who had become much calmer and calmer, still felt extremely ridiculous in her heart: "How could such a thing happen?"

Hearing this, An's body also trembled slightly, and his expression under the armor was shocked.

No wonder the crew reacted this way.

As the last powerful king in the old era, King Xin's name has always been widely spread across the Seven Seas.

Coupled with the [Treasure of King Xin] that is constantly being unearthed, and various documentary records in the underwater ruins, King Xin's reputation has not diminished, but is actually increasing day by day.

It can be said that this salary king is a legend among legends and a king among kings!

Just the fact that Xia En had come into contact with the [Xinwang Treasure] amazed the crew.

How could they dare to imagine that King Xin was not only alive, but even lived with them on a ship for such a long time?

on the other hand.

Joey and others also noticed Yan Yan's extraordinary qualities very early.

The kind of flame that can even ignite sea water and solid ice, the seemingly endless regeneration ability, the characteristic of immortality... all reflect his specialness.

However, Yan Yan's character shown in the past was too harmless to humans and animals.

Like a big golden retriever who is only willing to help others, he is too kind and naive.

Therefore, everyone knows that Yan Yan's true strength is extraordinary, and even Xia En may not be his opponent.

But deep down, it's still hard to see him as a superior and strong man.

Even Xian Ge could bully him occasionally.

However, precisely because of Yan Yan's character, he is equivalent to a group favorite on the Black Swan.

Everyone doesn't say it, but in fact, in terms of life, they always take good care of Yan Yan.

Joey would save the biggest pieces of fish for him while he was cooking.

Ann would invite him to practice Knight's Breathing with her.

When Fei Ya was repairing the steam equipment on the ship, she would also call Yan Yan to let him feel the baptism of the sacred steam.

Even Xian Ge likes to take Yan Yan with him to hunt in the sea.

And now, suddenly someone said to the crew——

Yan Yan, whom they regarded as their companion, turned out to be the legendary King Xin!

The shock in the hearts of the crew members can naturally be imagined.

At this time, Xian Ge finally found some useful information from his memory and exclaimed.

"I remembered, that ship is the [Black Flame]!"

"Great Yan Kingdom, [Black Flame Walker]'s ship, it actually still exists on the seven seas!"

These terms are quite unfamiliar to Joey and others, but it is not difficult to guess that they must have some deep connection with King Xin.

Yan Yan turned his head, glanced at Xian Ge, and said softly.

"It seems that there are more memories sealed in your mind than I expected."

His eyes were no longer as pure and clean as before, but seemed to have a lot of chaotic impurities added to them.

It was like there was a dark flame burning in the depths of his eyes.

It seemed that the flame would not be completely extinguished until it burned him to death.

Facing Yan Yan at this time, Xian Ge, who had always been fearless, felt some inexplicable fear in his heart.

Even so, Xian Ge still opened her eyes wide and mustered up the courage to ask.

"Yan Yan, are you leaving the [Black Swan]?"

"Don't leave, okay? I won't steal your barbecue next time."

Hearing this, Yan Yan's eyes softened a little.

But soon, his expression became determined again, and he said seriously: "Actually, I also want to stay on the [Black Swan] and fight side by side with you."

"You don't have to think so much, and you don't have to carry such a heavy past."

"But, I still have a mission that I must complete!"

"And if I continue to be on the [Black Swan], it will only get you involved."

"So, I had a reason to leave."

After hearing these words, the crew fell silent.

Yan Yan has said so, is there really any point in forcing him to stay?

That's when.

The warship with the black flowing fire mark has already arrived beside the [Black Swan].

Many crew members wearing black robes knelt down on one knee towards Yan Yan.

"The entire crew of [Black Flame] welcomes the return of King Salary!"

The faces of these crew members all showed enthusiasm and joy.

They were once the [Black Flame Walkers] of the Great Yan Kingdom. They used some special method to survive the great flood and have continued to this day.

During this period, the [Black Flame Walkers] experienced many hardships, some of which were painful beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

But the moment I saw Wang, all the efforts I made in the past seemed to have meaning.

Seeing this scene, Fei Ya and others suddenly realized something in their hearts.

Yan Yan is not only burdened with his past.

It is also the trust and persistence of all those who support him.

This kind of trust is both a boost and a shackle, forcing Yan Yan to continue on this path.

Yan Yan turned around, faced the people in [Black Flame], and said calmly.

"Yes, I'm back."

"I will continue our unfinished business and let a spark ignite the seven seas."

After saying that, his black robe ignited an unquenchable flame, wrapping his whole body like flowing water, turning into a blazing flame giant, confronting the entire sea.

Such a scene undoubtedly made the [Black Flame Walkers] ecstatic again.

Their king is back!

The burning flames and scorching temperatures proved that this was not their illusion, but something that actually happened!

Another round of cheers resounded in this sea area.

However, the crew of the [Black Swan] looked at the man in the flames, all pursed their lips, with indifferent expressions, and felt extremely strange.

Because, that was not the Yan Yan they knew.

But the Fire King who was reborn in the flames!

If there was a choice, the crew might hope that Yan Yan would always be that simple and clean.

"King, how should these people be dealt with?"

At this time, a [Black Flame Walker] looked at the people on the ship and whispered.

"They obviously did not give you the respect you deserved, as a punishment..."

"Shut up."

The flame giant glanced at the man, and the coldness in his eyes seemed to freeze the soul.

He said in the most severe tone: "They are my companions."

"They were, are, and will be."

"All [Black Flame Walkers] need to be as respectful as they are to me when they see this ship and its crew."

Although people were a little surprised by Yan Yan's attitude, no one would disobey his wishes.

The [Black Flame Walkers] responded in unison.

"Yes, my king!"

After giving this order, Yan Yan looked deeply at the [Black Swan] again, as if he wanted to engrave this ship and the people on it in his eyes.

Just then.

A translucent figure suddenly floated out from a corner of the ship.

"Ha... so sleepy..."

Vivian yawned, as if she hadn't woken up yet.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, looked at the fire giant in front of her, and whispered.

"Why did you grow so big? It's scary."

Seeing her appearance, Yan Yan's expression changed slightly.

In fact, in the days after recovering his memory, Yan Yan carefully observed the crew members on the Black Swan.

But two of the crew members still gave him a feeling of being unable to see through.

One was the bronze dragon Xian Ge.

The second was the ghost lady Vivian.

The former, as an ancient dragon extinct in the seven seas, hid countless secrets.

But even the Fire King couldn't figure out why a ghost that should have dissipated long ago could still be so elusive to him?

"Captain Shane had guessed that you might leave, so he specifically asked me to leave you a few words."

Vivian said casually: "You don't have to take it too seriously, just listen casually."

Yan Yan was slightly stunned: "What did the captain say?"

Vivian repeated in Shane's tone: "He said that no matter you are the King of Fire or some other big shot, in his eyes, you will always be the big boy he met on the ice island."

"As long as you want to come back, there will always be a place for you on the [Black Swan]."

"The mountains are high and the road is long, and there is a long way to go."

"Take care, my friend!"