The World of Pirates

Chapter 16 Test Ship
As an island, Hongmu Island naturally has a boatman, and the father and son sitting in front of Li Cha are.

His father, Old George, looked about 70 or 40 years old, with gray hair and wrinkled face, but Li Cha knew that he was actually only in his [-]s.

Old George was actually a fisherman before, and later changed his career to become a boat builder halfway through.However, years of fishing had damaged his body, making him look older.

His son George Jr. is much more normal, but he is in his 20s, a young man with neat short hair and a resolute appearance. He looks like a tough guy.

Moreover, Little George's boat-building skills are better than his father's, and Richard's boat is going to fall on him this time.

The two heard Li Cha's words, but little George didn't speak. Old George looked at Li Cha and said, "Little Li Cha...what do you want to buy a boat for?"

Old George looked a little drunk.

"I'm going to go to sea, so I want to order a small boat from you." Li Cha replied.

Old George picked up the wine bottle and took a sip of wine, and said, "Well...Little Licha wants to go to sea, no problem, I will definitely build you a beautiful boat. But—— Hiccup, do you have money?"

Well, this old George is definitely drunk, and quite drunk.

"Of course, money is not an issue, but the quality of the ship must be guaranteed."

As he said that, Li Cha turned his gaze to George Jr. He really didn't believe this old alcoholic.

Li Cha looked at Little George, but Little George didn't look at Li Cha.

Little George kept looking down under the table, not knowing what was so attracting his attention.

"Tell me...well, your request." Old George asked in a daze.

Li Cha glanced at the old drunkard, but he had no choice but to say his request:
"I just need a small boat, it doesn't need to be big, as long as it is about ten meters long. The cabin needs to have a storage room and a small kitchen..."

After finishing his request, Li Cha looked at the old drunkard who was about to fall asleep, and the silent little George, and couldn't help wondering if it was a wise decision for him to ask their father and son to build a boat.

Just when Richard decided to find another way, Old George said: "Hi-no problem, all these requirements can be met, 300 million Baileys! You only need 300 million Baileys, and you can get a ship that fully meets the requirements." Your request - hiccup~ beautiful boat!"

"Okay." Even if Li Cha didn't count the money he earned from selling knives as a blacksmith, the cash looted from the Bloodaxe Pirates' ship alone was 600 million, so he agreed very simply.

"You have to pay first," said the old drunkard.

"Also." Li Cha was not afraid of his playing tricks.

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After paying the money and explaining some details, Li Cha frowned slightly as he looked at the confused old drunkard in front of him, and the little George who hadn't spoken from the beginning to the end.

[I just hope that the father and son don't miss my business. 】

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After Li Cha left, Little George still didn't say a word. Looking at his silent son, Old George sighed and said:
"Are you still thinking about that girl? It's impossible for you! Don't even think about it. With that girl's appearance and the way she speaks on weekdays, she must be a lady of some noble family. She must go back in the end." Yes, and how could she have a crush on you?"

It seems that this little George has encountered some bloody drama where a noble lady escaped from marriage.

"But she said she likes me!!"

Little George finally spoke, in order to refute his father.

Old George said contemptuously: "Oh, what's the use of liking? You are people from two worlds, and you are destined not to be together."

"Let's be our shipbuilder honestly. You heard about the boat ordered by Li Cha just now. The 300 million Baileys were paid first. I don't know when this Li Cha became so rich... "

Old George was babbling again.

Not paying attention to what his father was saying, little George showed firm eyes, as if he had made a decision, and said:

"I'm going to find her!"

After finishing speaking, regardless of old George, he got up and left the tavern.It seems that George Jr. is also a vigorous and resolute person.

Old George was still drinking and talking to himself, but he didn't even notice that his son had left.

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Two months later, the mahogany island pier.

Looking at the boat in front of him, Li Cha was generally satisfied. Although it took a long time, Li Cha's requirements were basically met.

"How is it? Little Li Cha, are you satisfied with this boat?" Old George rarely had a drink today.

"That's right, but now I just don't know how the quality of this boat is?" Li Cha said.

"In terms of quality, you can absolutely rest assured that I will not cheat anyone on you, Little Licha! I watched you grow up, and if you want to go to sea, I will definitely build you a good boat!" Old George said on his chest. The shots were loud.

Li Cha nodded and said, "Okay, now I'll try the boat."

After speaking, Li Cha jumped into the boat, not noticing the guilty expression on old George behind him.

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Li Cha's boat is 12 meters long and 4 meters wide, and has a sail power structure.

Apart from the deck, the boat is a small raised cabin. There is not much space in the cabin, but it can barely meet Richard's requirements.After all, he was alone, and he didn't need much space.

Li Cha looked it over, thinking about the arrangement of the space in the cabin, and without stopping, he untied the rope and drove the boat away from the dock.

After getting away from the pier, Li Cha hung up the sail, and after identifying the wind direction, Li Cha controlled the small sailboat and sailed slowly.

It was really difficult at the beginning. I was not sure about the wind direction, and I almost capsized several times.

Fortunately, Li Cha was agile and strong, and he always controlled the ship from side to side on the deck when the ship was about to capsize, barely holding the ship steady.

After sailing around Redwood Island, firstly, because Li Cha is more familiar with the nearby waters, and secondly, because he has gradually gained experience, Li Cha is able to drive a small sailing boat in a decent manner.

After sailing for a few more laps, Li Cha gradually became proficient in driving the small sailboat, so he slowly docked at the pier.

After jumping off the boat, old George had long since disappeared, and he hadn't seen little George today, to be precise, he hadn't seen him during this period of time.

Li Cha didn't care either, the money had already been paid, and the boat had been tested. Although it took a little longer, the result was satisfactory.

For the next few days, Li Cha sailed in the surrounding waters with "Xiaobai" to practice his driving skills.

"Little White" is the name Li Cha gave to the small sailboat, just because its sails are white.Li Cha has already resigned to his fate for his difficulty in naming.

But no matter what the name of the boat is, Li Cha's sailing skills during this period can be said to have improved by leaps and bounds.

Under Li Cha's driving, Xiaobai can be said to be like his fingers - raising and lowering the sails, changing direction, stopping the boat and docking, everything is handy.

Well, there is no difficulty in driving this small sailing boat. With Li Cha's 10 points of intelligence and his skill far surpassing ordinary people, there is a problem if he can't do it.

After the boat docked, Li Cha walked into the town. He was going to buy some supplies as necessities when going out to sea.

The demand for food is not great, mainly because Li Cha's appetite is astonishing, too much food Xiaobai can't hold it, and in the end it depends on Li Cha's fishing on the bottom of the sea for food.

However, it is also good to buy some fruit and put it on board, which can supplement vitamins.Naturally, fuel and various seasonings are also necessary, and Li Cha doesn't want to drink blood.

And most importantly, drinking water.

In this era, wooden barrels are used to store water, and when sailing at sea for a long time, the preserved water will deteriorate and become smelly, and it is inevitable to have diarrhea after drinking it.

Li Cha's gastrointestinal function is probably not afraid, but he is also unwilling to drink stinky water.

The usual solution is to replace the water in the barrel with wine, and rum made from sugar cane is a good and cheap choice.

In this way, it can prevent the stink and deterioration, and drink directly to replenish water.Therefore, there is no sailor in this era who is not an alcoholic.

【It's just that, before, she said she didn't want to drink alcohol, but only milk.Now, are you going to change your mind so soon?]

Li Cha almost gave up the idea of ​​going to sea because of this.

　The story of the first volume is about to end, and Li Cha will also leave Redwood Island to start a new adventure.

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