Chapter 348: The Sweet Spring of Ganquan Island Is So Sweet!

"Bai, report the data."

"Sea weather: Clear; Wind force 3, direction 20 to 60 degrees east-southeast; Current speed: 30 knots per hour."

Thirty knots per hour was equivalent to 55 kilometers per hour. For a ship, this was already considered quite fast.

The sea breeze blew against the sail on the Qingfeng's mast. The sail bore a Tai Chi pattern, looking rich with classical Huaxia charm.

When going out to sea, a ship naturally couldn't be without a sail; it was also a kind of symbol.

Ning Fei stood at the bow, watching the white waves constantly parting before the ship. He was in an excellent mood.

He couldn't resist spreading his arms.

It looked as though he wanted to embrace the entire ocean.

Just then, Ning Fei noticed Little Fox squatting beside him.

On a sudden whim, Ning Fei hugged Little Fox from behind, lifting her up so that she could also feel the sea breeze at the bow.

Yet, another iconic scene emerged.

Held in Ning Fei's arms, Little Fox inexplicably mimicked what he had just done and spread her arms wide.

This scene looked exactly like the classic moment between Jack and Rose in Titanic.

"Are Temple Master Ning and Little Fox recreating the scene from Titanic?"

"Good grief, they sure know how to have fun!"

"Hahaha, Little Fox is so funny. She even learned to spread her arms."

"This is interesting."

"So adorable."

"Woof, woof, woof!"

As everyone was chatting, Little Dog barked jealously a couple of times from the side. It seemed he also wanted to be held by Ning Fei at the bow and catch the sea breeze.

Ning Fei couldn't play favorites, so he put Little Fox down and picked Little Dog up to catch the wind for a bit.

Everyone was quite relaxed and at ease on the ship.

Little falcon circled in the sky above the sea. Because there was no cover over the ocean, Ning Fei could see Little falcon flying in circles around the Qingfeng Cruise Ship as soon as he looked up.

The feeling of having someone guarding overhead was quite nice.

"The South China Sea is divided into the Dongsha Islands, Xisha Islands, Zhongsha Islands, and Spratly Islands."

"We are currently in the Xisha Islands area, heading south."

"There's an interesting place in the Xisha Islands, and I plan to check it out first."

"That is the North Island Sea Turtle Conservation Station in Sansha City, which was built last year."

Ning Fei told the netizens about his upcoming itinerary.

"Temple Master Ning, aren't you going to James Shoal?"

A netizen asked.

Ning Fei smiled and answered, "That is indeed the destination, but I won't rush just for the sake of traveling. That would defeat the purpose of the journey."

"The scenery along the way is my greatest reward."

Saying that, Ning Fei set the destination coordinates: Xisha Islands, North Island.

"Bai, head toward North Island."

The Qingfeng locked onto the direction and accelerated forward.

While moving forward, Ning Fei didn't forget to share some science with the netizens.

"In our country, the Xisha Islands are a concentrated area for sea turtle growth and reproduction."

"It is surrounded by sea sand and has abundant seaweed in the offshore waters, making it very suitable for sea turtles to come ashore and lay eggs."

"Don't assume sea turtles are harmless because they lack aggression. In fact, they sit at a high level in the marine food chain and play a vital role in the health of the marine ecosystem."

"The fishermen over in Sansha City love sea turtles very much. They specially established a sea turtle conservation station on North Island. The local Government is also taking the lead in protecting them, and there is comprehensive artificial assisted incubation."

"The natural hatching survival rate of sea turtles is one in two thousand two hundred, while the survival rate of artificial hatching is one in twenty. Under the protection of the North Island Sea Turtle Conservation Station over these years, the Xisha Islands have once again become the most beautiful home for sea turtles."

"There, humans and nature coexist in harmony."

Ning Fei narrated quietly.

His narration allowed everyone to see the beautiful stories happening in some inconspicuous places across Huaxia.

The sea turtle conservation station, for example, was one such story.

The ship continued to sail forward, the scenery remaining as beautiful as ever.

"Look over there, everyone. That is Ganquan Island, the only island in the Xisha Islands with freshwater resources. Moreover, the spring water on the island is incredibly sweet, which is why it's called Ganquan Island."

"Let's go check out Ganquan Island first."

As he spoke, Ning Fei steered the ship toward Ganquan Island.

The netizens looked through the live stream. Through the camera, they saw an irregularly shaped, elongated oval island on the distant rippling blue sea.

The island was covered in lush greenery, looking like a green gem on the ocean.

"Because of its abundant freshwater resources, the scenery on Ganquan Island is excellent."

"Some residents live along the edges of the island, while the vast forest in the interior is a no-man's land. Inside, there are also all kinds of seafood."

"However, the species diversity in the island's forest is somewhat lacking. Mosquitoes and insects are the most common, so I don't plan on going inside."

Ning Fei added.

By this time, Ning Fei had already approached Ganquan Island.

Ganquan Island also fell under the jurisdiction of Sansha City. There were a few rows of houses inhabited by people on the outermost beach, while the rest of the island was uninhabited.

There were many other islands like this in the Xisha Islands.

Ning Fei's ship sailed toward the small island. Before he even got close to the shore, he could see several people looking out from the beach.

There was a dock in this area. A few yachts floated around it, all of which were used for industrial fishing and looked rather ugly.

Ning Fei steered the Qingfeng and slowly moored it at the edge of the dock.

Less than a hundred households lived on the island in total. Seeing Ning Fei approach, quite a few people came out to welcome him.

The older folks were relatively calm, but a few middle-aged men grew extremely excited upon seeing Ning Fei, shouting loudly, "Temple Master Ning, welcome!"

"It's Temple Master Ning! Come look, quick!"

Seeing the islanders' reaction, the netizens also burst into laughter.

"Temple Master Ning is truly popular. Even on such a remote island, everyone recognizes him."

"He's constantly in the news and newspapers, always being singled out for praise. How could they not know him?"

"That's true. If you bring up trending celebrities, my parents' generation hardly knows any of them. But they all know Temple Master Ning."

"Me too. When I went home, my dad even told me that there was an incredible immortal Daoist in Huaxia who could restore cultural relics and fight tigers. I instantly guessed he meant Temple Master Ning."

"His national recognition is incredibly high!"

"Well, who told Temple Master Ning to be so likable?"

Ning Fei walked from the ship onto the dock. Looking at the welcoming crowd, he smiled and said, "Fellow villagers, sorry for the intrusion. I heard that the spring water on Ganquan Island is sweet and delicious, and the island has a profound cultural heritage, so I wanted to come here and ask for some water to drink."

Hearing this, everyone laughed.

One middle-aged man said, "Temple Master Ning, come to my place. My family has spring water, and it's the clearest spring water."

"My family has some too!"

"Come to my place."

Everyone was incredibly enthusiastic.

Their houses weren't far from the dock, lying just up ahead.

Ning Fei followed them over and took a few sips of the sweet spring water from Ganquan Island.

The sweet spring water was a bit cool with a hint of sweetness. Having such water on a small island surrounded by the sea was truly a miracle.

The weather in the south was already hot. After drinking the spring water, Ning Fei felt a wave of refreshing comfort wash over his entire body.

Afterward, unable to resist the enthusiasm of the islanders, Ning Fei took some group photos with everyone as a memento.

"Thank you, everyone. Ganquan Island is a wonderful place."

After finishing the photos, Ning Fei said with a smile.

"Temple Master Ning, come visit often when you have time!"

The islanders greeted him politely.

"Temple Master Ning, where are you going next?"

Another islander asked.

"I plan to visit the North Island Sea Turtle Conservation Station. I heard there are a lot of sea turtles there, so I want to broaden my horizons."

After answering, Ning Fei waved his hand and bid farewell to everyone.

What Ning Fei didn't know was that the moment he left Ganquan Island, the people on the island reported his itinerary to the Sansha City Government.

Currently, Sansha City was vigorously developing its tourism economy, hoping to use the tourism projects of the Xisha Islands to drive economic growth.

And a massive streamer like Ning Fei could be said to have an unparalleled promotional effect on the local tourism ecology.

Having Ning Fei visit their tourism bases was even more effective than the advertisements worth hundreds of millions shown in the few minutes before the nightly news broadcast.

Therefore, when Ning Fei approached North Island, a trace of astonishment appeared on his face.

Because he saw several people dressed in black suits, looking like Government officials, waiting on the dock.

Beside them were a few young people holding up a banner that read:

"Welcome to North Island, Temple Master Ning."

Seeing this scene, Ning Fei chuckled helplessly.

"Goodness, I just came to see the sea turtles. Why does it feel a bit like a leader coming down for an inspection?"