Can’t blame Hogan either.

As long as a person with normal cognition, who grew up in ordinary human society, if he doesn’t have enough experience, or hasn’t prepared psychologically.

Whoever sees the scene on the ground resembling Hell, with severed limbs and broken flesh everywhere, even the soil dyed red with blood, must have this kind of reaction.

Alongside Xia Nan’s already powerful and terrifying image in one’s mind, become even more sinister.

Originally, he wanted to say a few words, build a relationship, and maybe strike up some kind of friendship.

After this incident, Hogan dared not even look at Xia Nan, hoping this nightmare would soon be over.

Retracting his gaze from the quickly retreating figure of the little gangster, the captain hesitated for a moment but couldn’t help but ask:

"Mr. Xia Nan, may I ask about the others in the team..."

"They aren’t coming back."

Knowing what the other meant, Xia Nan stretched his leg to lightly touch the crate with spoils beside his feet, answering with a hint.

Having already suspected it, the captain instinctively glanced at the crate on the ground beside Xia Nan.

What met his eyes was an immensely familiar, blood-stained Heavy Tower Shield.

The whole person suddenly became alert.

Changed the topic:

"Alright, Mr. Xia Nan."

"Besides, may I inquire about these behind you..."

There wasn’t anything worth hiding, and on the return journey, they needed the captain to carry these islanders back to Suo Yu Bay, Xia Nan explained to the captain:

"The pirates on Wildberry Cliff and the Sha Hua Fishmen have made some sort of deal, these are nearby islanders captured to serve as ritual offerings."

"We still need you to take them on the ship, first send them back to Suo Yu Bay, and then make arrangements."

"Mm, the costs consumed during the voyage will be on me, we’ll reconcile the account once back at the Wave-breaking Pier."

Since he had rescued these civilians from the dungeon, Xia Nan naturally wouldn’t let them fend for themselves on the island.

They all had to return anyway, and given the merchant ship’s size, even if they cramped a bit, it could fully carry them, so why not take them along, the cost of food midway isn’t much either.

For these islanders, once back at Suo Yu Bay, it would be much easier whether they went home by ship or stayed locally to work.

"Mr. Xia Nan, your kindness is like the sea under a clear sky."

Still flattering, but one could clearly sense the captain’s tone carried more sincerity.

Having sailed the Southern Islands for many years, seen countless adventurers, deeply understood the common qualities of this group.

To do as the black-haired young man in front, was genuinely rare.

As for this, Xia Nan wasn’t much concerned about others’ opinions, nor cared what these islanders or crew thought of him.

He just stood on the shore, watching the crew operate two small boats, transporting civilians from the shore onto the ship, while estimating his mission’s loot in his mind.

Constrained by the [White Pot] pocket watch’s storage limit of twelve items total, he also wanted to prevent others from noticing this space storage tool’s existence.

Besides the three crates of task items, the other things found on the island weren’t stored in the watch.

Adding up... wasn’t that much.

After all, Wildberry Cliff wasn’t the Ebbtide Gang’s long-operated base, but a transitional core stronghold, even most buildings on the island were temporarily constructed.

No particularly valuable items stored, mostly bits and pieces of coins.

Makes his rounds over each corpses on the entire island.

In terms of actual money income, due to its randomness, Xia Nan didn’t calculate closely, but probably around two hundred Gold, not bad.

But the main focus is those professionals’ equipment on the field.

The majority, including the Half orc’s hand axe, Ranger’s wooden bow, and Elite Fishmen’s armor and fish spear, were relatively common White Board Equipment, at best with one or two scarcely valuable ordinary entries.

Can sell, but the recycling price wouldn’t be high.

Of course, currently short on money, Xia Nan wouldn’t mind, basically bringing back everything that could sell.

Unexpectedly, was what he found while clearing the battlefield, green quality Enchanted Equipment—three whole pieces!

Accompanying the increased professional level of opponents, coupled with the Southern Islands inherently is a dangerous and opportunity-rich land, it must be said, the drop rate of these high-value equipment keeps rising.

His gaze subconsciously swept across the closest box beside him, attention slightly focused.

Soon, the familiar semi-transparent characters representing the attribute panel appeared in the void before his eyes.

...

[Gray Rock Tower Shield]

Type: Shield

Level: Good (Green)

Effect:

1.+50% Durability;

2.+15% Piercing Damage Resistance;

3.+5% Chopping Damage Resistance;

4.-15% Energy Consumption (for blocking);

5.[Unmoving Stance]: Slam the shield into the ground, the bearer enters mobility restriction for the next 10 seconds, significantly enhancing the bearer’s physical balance ability, slightly boosting Strength and Defense Ability.

Introduction:

The raw material for this Tower Shield comes from the West City Wall Outer Fortress Gate at Grey Iron Pass, blasted into halves by a giant siege hammer; hill dwarves ultimately held back the beastman tide’s shock.

Note:

"You should never let it fall even once more."

——Grey Iron Pass Garrison Officer·Iron Throne·Rodney Copper Anvil