Gu Heng wasn't deliberately trying to wade into trouble instead of continuing on his journey.

As long as he could confirm that the ship didn't belong to Piao Yunyan, it was fine. After all, it was just a chance encounter. If any trouble arose, he could reluctantly offer a bit of help.

Beyond that, he didn't want to get involved in more trouble.

When he encountered the overwhelming Beasts of Eternity tide just now, a paranoid conspiracy theory formed in his mind, making him feel like the tide was coming because of him!