Basil Jaak's cultivation had reached the level of a Nascent Soul expert, standing on equal footing with Ismael. With Sea Rock Island severely ravaged by Fire Cloud Island and in need of reconstruction, Ismael had no choice but to agree to Basil Jaak's proposal.
It seems this Basil Jaak is no easy opponent—strong, ruthless, and greedy. Truly a man meant for great things. Our small Sea Rock Island had better not provoke him. Ismael warned himself internally.
Basil Jaak successfully took away a treasure ship. Meanwhile, Gilbert More was preparing to officially appoint Basil Jaak as the lord of Fire Cloud Island, but Basil Jaak tactfully declined and instead recommended Pedro to be the lord of Fire Cloud Island and Carl as the deputy lord. Gilbert More agreed.
