Chapter 71: The Giant Whale Gang

At that moment, a small, thin boy approached him with a nod and a bow.

"Excuse me, guest! This is your first time on the island, right? Do you need a guide?

I know everything about this island, big or small!

And my fees are reasonable, just one or two silver a day!

Think about it!"

Fang Yun glanced at the boy. He wasn't sure whether one or two silver for a guide was expensive for this island, but then he remembered that when he left the Fang family, he hadn't taken any silver with him.

That meant he actually didn't have any money on him.

This was a bit awkward.

It seemed he needed to find the Black Widow and her group as soon as possible.

Fang Yun didn't show any signs of his financial situation but nodded at the boy, looked around at the crowd, and said, "Alright, let's talk as we walk!"

"Great! Come with me! Do you need to find a place to stay first, or do you want to sell something?"

The boy looked at the bags Fang Yun was holding, thinking he was there to sell goods.

Fang Yun shook his head: "Have you ever heard of someone named Black Widow?"

"Black Widow?"

As the boy walked, he scratched his head.

White flakes flew into the air with his movements.

Seeing this, Fang Yun slowed his pace, quietly distancing himself from the boy.

The boy turned back, unbothered by Fang Yun's disdain, and said, "Guest, I've heard of the Black Widow you mentioned. I'm not sure if she's the one you're looking for.

I heard she's a very beautiful woman who led a pirate faction a few years back and gained some notoriety at sea.

Later, she reportedly offended a cultivation family and was completely wiped out.

After that, she disappeared for a while and then reappeared at sea, her power seemingly even stronger than before.

However, about a year ago, it seemed she joined the Giant Whale Gang, becoming one of the chief's concubines!

If you're looking for her, I can take you to the Giant Whale Gang's base!

But be careful—the Giant Whale Gang is not to be trifled with. If you have any grievances with them, it's best to be cautious!"

Fang Yun frowned upon hearing the boy's words; he realized the Black Widow he was looking for was indeed the one he had in mind.

He hadn't expected that they had been absorbed by the Giant Whale Gang.

This wasn't good news for him.

After all, the Black Widow and her group were technically still his subordinates.

The Giant Whale Gang absorbing them meant, to some extent, they had already crossed paths with him.

In this unfamiliar environment, Fang Yun really didn't want to have a significant conflict with a local power whose strength he didn't yet know.

It wasn't that he was afraid of them. With Fang Yun's understanding of this island, even if there were cultivators present, they likely wouldn't be too powerful.

However, as a local gang, no one knew what hidden strengths they might possess.

Facing them rashly still posed some risks.

"Guest, what do you think?"

Fang Yun glanced at the boy and pondered.

He was currently broke, and if he didn't find the Black Widow, he couldn't afford even the boy's guide fee, let alone stay at an inn.

Besides, he couldn't just sleep on the streets, even though he didn't mind too much.

But if he did that, he would face constant disturbances, which was unnecessary.

"How strong is the Giant Whale Gang?" Fang Yun asked.

The boy was taken aback by Fang Yun's question.

His earlier remarks were merely precautionary; he hadn't thought that someone like Fang Yun, a lone wanderer, would seek trouble with the Giant Whale Gang, one of the three major powers on Turtle Ridge Island.

However, hearing Fang Yun's words made it seem like he wanted to stir up trouble, which was bad news for the boy, as he could get implicated.

It wasn't worth risking himself for a guide fee of one or two silver.

These thoughts flashed through the boy's mind like lightning, and then he discreetly sized up Fang Yun.

He really couldn't see anything extraordinary about Fang Yun, nor did he think he could gain any advantage over the Giant Whale Gang.

So, the boy directly said, "Guest, I'm just a common citizen; I'm not really sure how strong the Giant Whale Gang is.

If you want to go to the Giant Whale Gang, just follow this street straight ahead, take a turn, and you'll see a huge mansion; that's their base.

I have things to do, so I won't accompany you. How about the guide fee?"

Fang Yun tilted his head and glanced at him, surprised that the boy was so perceptive. Just a casual mention, and he had sensed the risk involved.

Truly, he was someone who had survived in a pirate gathering place.

"No money! My money is with the Black Widow; you can come with me to get it!"

The boy chuckled dryly: "Then forget it; I've only said a few words, so there's no need for a guide fee. Good luck to you, guest!"

With that, the boy turned and ran away.

Fang Yun shook his head helplessly, sensing the vine beneath his feet, feeling a bit more confident.

He then walked towards the Giant Whale Gang's base.

Reaching the end of the street and turning onto another one, he soon saw the massive entrance to the Giant Whale Gang, just as the boy had described.

At the entrance stood seven or eight strong men, their eyes fixed on passersby, making it clear that no one dared approach easily.

Seeing this scene, Fang Yun understood that the Giant Whale Gang was not easy to deal with.

After a moment's thought, he walked straight up.

"Hey, kid, if you want to sell goods, you should head to the east side of the island. This isn't a place for you!"

One of the men at the entrance shouted loudly when he saw Fang Yun approaching.

Instantly, all seven or eight men turned their attention to him. If it had been an ordinary citizen, they would have been terrified.

Fang Yun smiled slightly, set down the bags he was holding, and said, "I'm not here to sell anything. I'm looking for the Black Widow.

I heard she married the leader of your Giant Whale Gang?"

"You're looking for our lady? Who are you to her?" the man who had spoken examined Fang Yun, wondering what thoughts were spinning in his mind.

"Just an acquaintance!"

"Alright, then wait here!"

After saying this, the man waved his hand to someone behind him, and a lackey immediately ran inside the mansion.

Fang Yun wasn't anxious; he stood quietly and observed the entrance of the Giant Whale Gang.

To be honest, the entrance was quite impressive.

It was over thirty meters wide and around twenty meters high.

The gate was completely black, adorned with dozens of golden spikes, and painted with intricate patterns that looked a bit like the symbols on talismans.

While it might not have any practical purpose, it certainly looked the part.