What he never expected, however, was that Fang Shuwen had long since discovered the foul play underwater.
That was why he'd been forced to jump ship immediately, lest he be captured by Fang Shuwen.
Now, seeing that his attempt to scuttle the boat had failed, he decided to act personally.
He had made his living on the water his entire life, and his skill at sinking boats and plundering was far beyond that of any ordinary person.
But just as he was about to strike, the entire boat suddenly spun in place.
Caught off guard, Xun Shou was struck by the hull. He instinctively recoiled, barely dodging the unexpected blow. When he looked up again, he saw the boat speeding toward the north bank.
"This... This..."
Bubbles gurgled from Xun Shou's mouth. He was utterly dumbfounded.
'How did the boat get away?'
He had mistaken Fang Shuwen for a complete landlubber, oblivious to just how varied Fang Shuwen's early life experiences had been.
