After leaving Silent Calamity Island, Xiao Chen flew northeast, heading toward his first destination: Cangming Market.
He didn't head straight north because he first needed to purchase a nautical chart. Ideally, he could also pick up some basic information on the various local powers.
As the saying goes, time spent sharpening the axe is never wasted.
A clear understanding of the Compassion Sea would help him plan his route.
Otherwise, if he rushed straight north and ran into a treacherous area like a Frost and Mist Lock, he would not only be putting himself at risk but would also end up wasting even more time.
Furthermore, some parts of the sea might be blockaded by a particular faction.
For instance, the Fu Bing Sect's Right Protector had been blockading the sea earlier. Accidentally straying into such an area could lead to a lot of trouble.
It was better to avoid such places from the start.
Even though Cangming Market was the closest settlement to Silent Calamity Island,
