I, the fighting party, became Xiaozhi's golden finger

After hearing this, Xiaoyao frowned slightly. She looked at the closed doors and windows and the dusty signs, and silently made a wish in her heart, hoping to help the town regain its former prosperity.

Old man Hatch noticed Xiaoyao's actions, and he sighed deeply, with a deep helplessness and regret in his eyes.

Looking at Xiaoyao, he slowly said: "The dilapidated here is inevitable. The emergence of the Ocean Team has made the sea routes dangerous. Many people have chosen other routes out of fear, and the business of the town has become deserted."

Xiaoyao was surprised when she heard this.

She didn't expect this problem to have such a big impact.

Old man Hatch shook his head, recalled the past, and slowly said: "Don't worry about the things here, the alliance will handle it. They will find a way to solve the problem of the Ocean Team and make the sea routes safe again."

Of course, this is a lie.

The Fengyuan Alliance is now going all out to deal with the meteorite crisis, investing a lot of manpower and resources.

They work closely together to actively respond to the impending disaster to protect the residents and environment of the Fengyuan area.

Therefore, old man Hatch did not tell everyone that the Hoenn Alliance paid little attention to the sea routes.

Instead, he told a lie.

After all, the most important thing now is to deal with the meteorite crisis.

The rest of the things are not so important.

Xiaogang looked at the somewhat desolate environment around him and asked, "Grandpa Hatch, there seems to be no trace of ships around. Where are you taking us?"

Old man Hatch did not seem troubled by this. On the contrary, he laughed heartily and replied with a smile on his face, "Children, don't worry. I will take you to a place. That's where I live, and it's also the only place in Kanaz City with ships."

Everyone crossed the street, and their footsteps echoed in the empty streets, which seemed particularly clear. Soon they came to a place similar to a shipyard, where the environment formed a sharp contrast with the dilapidated scene around them.

The door of the shipyard was half open, as if inviting them in. The space inside was spacious, and light shone through the high windows onto the wooden workbench. Various working machines stood there quietly, waiting for the return of their owners.

There were no workers in the shipyard, which meant that only old man Hatch lived here.

Old man Hatch showed a trace of emotion on his face, and he whispered: "This place used to be where we built ships, but now I am the only one left."

Seeing that everyone was there, old man Hatch began to tell a story without hesitation, telling a long and beautiful memory.

He said: "That was the story of my time on the sea route. I used to be close friends with King Genji. We have experienced ups and downs together and faced countless challenges together. Our friendship is like the waves of the sea, sometimes surging and sometimes calm as a mirror."

He gently stroked the hull with his hand, feeling the warmth of the past, and continued:

"King Genji used to be a brave and courageous sailor. He had outstanding wisdom and keen insight, and he also solved many problems together."

"When we were at sea, we encountered many problems, such as once, we encountered a huge challenge."

Old man Hatch paused, and a trace of memory flashed in his eyes. Then, he continued:

"That day, we were sailing, and suddenly, the waves on the sea became turbulent. In the distance, we saw a group of huge shadows rolling in the water."

Old man Hatch's voice became more nervous, and he described: "Those shadows were getting closer and closer, and we could see clearly that they were Megalodons. They are hooligans in the ocean, with great power and ferocious nature. Everyone on our ship was scared, but we did not back down."

"The Megalodons were indeed a severe challenge for us. Fortunately, Genji's Kabutops evolved into Tyrannosaurus at a critical moment."

"Tyrannosaurus spread its wings and quickly pounced on the Megalodons. It used its powerful strength to repel the Megalodons one by one. With the help of Tyrannosaurus, we also successfully resolved the crisis."

"Oh... What a pity..."

Xiaozhi and his friends were listening attentively, but they heard old man Hatch sighing and recalling a regrettable thing.

Xiao Gang asked curiously, "What's a pity?"

Old Man Hatch was silent for a moment, with a thoughtful look in his eyes, and muttered to himself, "We parted ways during a sea voyage because of a decision-making conflict..."

Xiao Zhi and other partners felt a little sorry when they heard the news.

The conflict in this story, which is probably the reason why the friendship between old man Hatch and King Genji broke down.

But this is normal. After all, sometimes it is not easy to make the right decision.

Maybe it was because of that incident that many people were injured... Old man Hatch did not continue to talk, but let them rest here and set off tomorrow.

On this night, the bright moonlight sprinkled on the dilapidated wooden board, as if it was a soft light on this abandoned dock. Xiaozhi sat alone on the wooden board, staring at the night sky, and his heart seemed to be lingering with vast thoughts.

The moon was high, and the stars dotted the dark sky.

Xiaozhi was immersed in this quiet night, and his thoughts gradually moved away from the dilapidated scene in front of him and flew to the unknown distance.

He remembered the story told by old man Hatch, and recalled the adventures and challenges he and his partners had experienced.

He thought about the value of friendship and the ever-changing world, and thought about his mission and goals. This dilapidated dock has now become a temporary place of sustenance in his heart.

The breeze blew on Xiaozhi's cheek, bringing a touch of coolness and tranquility. He closed his eyes, listened to the sound of waves hitting the rocks and merged with nature.

He felt the silence around him, but at the same time he also felt the existence of infinite possibilities.

The light behind him flickered, casting a swaying light and shadow. This sudden change made Xiaozhi feel a little nervous, and he couldn't help but turn back to explore the source.

It was a bit strange, sometimes bright as day, dazzling; sometimes dim as night, as if swallowing everything.

Its flickering and changes seemed to carry a mysterious message, which ignited Xiaozhi's curiosity in his heart.

Xiaozhi carefully approached the source of the light, and he saw an old and mysterious lighthouse, towering on a corner of the pier.

The outline of the lighthouse was looming, and it seemed a little shaky due to years of disrepair, but it still exuded a firm sense of existence.