Chun returned to the private room and went back online.

His main account had nothing to do, while his alternate account, invisible, was heading to the magma lake to chisel out a fish nest, not really up to any task.

This feeling of utter boredom... Perhaps Chun could understand why those billionaires took a group of beauties on yacht trips. Otherwise, what would they do? Really just blow some wind, surf some waves, and fish?

And at dawn, Chun could see the Old Turtle's Turtle Mountain more clearly. After a few seconds of bombardment last night, there wasn't a blade of grass left on the Old Turtle, but its neck and limbs were covered in shells the size of tires; if you didn't look closely, you'd think they were scales!

This? Those are obviously barnacles! Such huge barnacles! And I, the Cleaner Fish, am here!

Chun seemed to have found something to do: "Old Turtle God, can you talk now?"

Even though the Old Turtle was constantly taking in and swirling water, speaking as a God clearly didn't require a mouth, its voice echoed directly in Chun's ear: "What can I do for you, Warrior?"

Chun asked, "Do the barnacles on you hurt?"

The Old Turtle sighed, "In life, they hurt, but now, it seems, I don't feel anything special!"

Holy Shit, it's just like the Old Whale! Is this another secret bonus from the big boss? It can't be... Setting up a bonus in such a difficult place? This is even more absurd than the Earth Flame Tribe.

Forget it! The Great Explorer has a skill upgrade tree, while my first Cleaner Fish skills are still just a few basic skills; I can't accept this! Maybe the Purification Technique can also level up to Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or something.

Chun decided to practice skills: "Let me help you remove them. Even if you don't feel them now as an undead, these barnacles have been there for over a hundred years and might be draining your energy without you realizing it."

The Old Turtle suddenly became alert: "The Warrior makes sense! But it might have been more than a hundred years; I can't remember when they started appearing!"

Chun got excited: "Let me come over and help you remove them!"

Aziza said, "But we're traveling at high speed now, so make sure to take safety precautions. First, go to the supplies cabin and get some pickaxes and a rescue rope, then I'll pin two whaling harpoons into the Old Turtle from the stern, and you can climb over using those lines."

Chun was taken aback: "Use whaling harpoons? Will it hurt the Old Turtle?"

Aziza laughed, "It shouldn't, right? The Old Turtle's shell is like the rocks of a small island; I'm more worried about whether it can even be pinned."

The Old Turtle also said, "The outer shell is fine!"

Only then did Chun feel at ease: "Alright, I'll head to the supplies cabin first."

Actually, what Chun needed most was a firefighting bucket. This Purification Technique doesn't work without water, validating the initial ridiculous idea of doing bucket work.

Chun squeezed through the crystal ore-filled corridor to reach the supplies cabin, whose door was like a safe, with a magic crystal screen on top.

From the magic crystal screen came Aziza's voice: "The supplies cabin is also filled with crystal ore, be careful not to get buried when opening the door."

Holy Shit! A bad premonition suddenly struck Chun; could the Pirate King have thrown out all the supplies to make space?

As the door opened, the room full of crystal ore indeed collapsed, spilling into the corridor.

Chun was dumbfounded to find several long handles glowing with black light buried in the crystal ore! What's this?

Pulled one out, it was heavy!

——System Alert: You picked up the Holy Artifact-level mining pickaxe "Secret Iron Pickaxe"!

Secret Iron Pickaxe: Sacred Artifact, Attack +50, Weight 50, Durability 1000, Mining, significantly increased chance of finding ore.

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Holy Shit! A Holy Artifact-level pickaxe!

Chun had always heard the public test masters mentioning something about divine pickaxes, thinking it was just a joke, never expecting to see them with his own eyes, let alone several of them!

Chun exclaimed: "Aziza, Holy Artifact! The pickaxes your grandfather left in the warehouse are Holy Artifacts!"

Aziza was indifferent: "After all, it's my grandfather! I'm not into mining; if you like them, I'll give them to you!"

Give it to me!? I've always given NPCs Sacred and Divine Artifacts casually, but this is the first time an NPC... Well, the Earth Flame Leader, Earth Mother give away things carelessly too! However—

In front of women, Chun could be soft-handed but not soft-spoken: "I'm just borrowing them!"

Aileen grumbled, "You've been given a Holy Artifact, just take it!"

Chun teased, "Aren't you upset if other beauties give me gifts?"

Aileen got anxious: "Of course I'm happy! What's yours is mine, right?"

I... never mind.

Chun burrowed into the crystal ore pile in the cabin, digging out a spool of white rope resembling nylon rope. Fortunately, the Pirate King hadn't been foolish enough to throw out essential supplies.

——System Alert: You picked up the Holy Artifact-level rope "Sea Spider Silk Rope".

Sea Spider Silk Rope: Sacred Artifact, Durability 1000, Length 100 meters, Weight 10, a lightweight, highly durable rope. Special Skill "Automatic Knotting" and "Durability Recovery". When used, you can control the rope to knot and unknot at a distance.

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Holy Shit! Another Holy Artifact, and such a large piece only weighs 10!

The key is... what does automatic knotting mean?

Chun considered himself experienced but was still stunned by the Pirate King's stock: "Aziza, your grandfather's Holy Artifact rope!"

Aziza laughed again: "If you like it, take it!"

Ah… this feeling! So happy!

Chun continued to act coy: "I'll just borrow it for now!"

In any case, after spending half an hour preparing various tools, Chun finally went to the stern.

At this point, two whaling harpoon cables were already pinned into the Old Turtle's body, forming two zip line bridges.

The Old Turtle reminded: "Warrior, I don't know if there are still any parasitic insects on me, so be cautious."

"Understood!"

First, Chun tied the Holy Artifact rope around his waist——System Alert: Activate the automatic knotting special skill?

Hmm? Use!

The rope's head indeed circled around his waist like a long snake on its own!

Holy Shit, the rope became sentient! The Immortal Binding Rope is nothing more than this, too advanced!

Then, the other end automatically tied itself to the ship's mast. After summoning the Angel Divine Pet for emergency support, Chun climbed the rope onto the island.

——Purification Technique Alert: You discovered poisonous death qi; your Whale Power has immunized you against the toxin effects...

——System Alert: Your Angel Divine Pet automatically released a Divine Blessing to increase your disease resistance.

Chun finally saw the island's cracks densely interwoven, exuding wisps of black gas. In such a situation, parasitic insects could indeed exist without being blasted to death.

Aileen suggested: "Activate the Divine Artifact ring to absorb the death qi!"

Absolutely!

Then Chun first used the pickaxe to tap on it, and as a result, the tapping indeed disturbed a nest of insects, swarming out of the cracks!

A red light exploded in front of Chun's eyes, followed by a flash of golden light——the Angel Divine Pet automatically possessed him! Chun was enveloped in a circle of golden flames, countless insects perishing like moths to a flame!

Holy Shit!

In front of Chun's eyes, explosions kept occurring, a fiery view blocking him from doing anything.

Decided! He's sticking with the Old Turtle along the way, not daring to let it return to Evil Spirit Island without thoroughly cleaning it. After all, Aziza still needs to hide on the island in the future...

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