Trafford Buyers Club

Chapter 4045 The Great Operation

Armand walked with the imposing presence of a warlord, and the aura of the black-clad guards surrounding him further intimidated everyone else.

Soon, these black-clad guards spread out in front of [Xiang Feihu], seemingly intending to surround them.

"[Armand], this is the headquarters residence. What do you want to do?" [Xiang Feihu] frowned, his voice becoming much deeper.

Armand stood in front of Li Huamei.

He was thin and tall, a full two heads taller than Li Huamei. Looking down at her, his gaze was as cold and icy as a block of ice.

[Xiang Feihu] did not avoid the other party's gaze at all, looking up and staring... or rather, confronting him.

Neither of them could lose in terms of imposing presence.

Then Armand suddenly let out a contemptuous sneer, and then raised his hand and waved it—immediately, one of the black-clad guards carried a box up the wall and placed it directly into Armand's palm.

[Xiang Feihu] couldn't help but frown.

The box in Armand's hand fell to the ground as if he hadn't held it properly.

Upon opening the box, a head rolled directly out of it.

The man's head was severed, and he was clearly in extreme terror and pain. His eyes and mouth were wide open, and... the blood at the cut was still fresh!
“Leodore?” Li Huamei was taken aback at first, then glared angrily, “[Armand]!”

But this one of the "Nine Pirate Kings" simply smiled indifferently and left directly in front of "Xiang Feihu"—arrogant, domineering, and incredibly tyrannical.

Unable to bear it any longer, Xi Ru frowned and subconsciously took a step forward, but unexpectedly, Li Huamei suddenly grabbed her wrist and gently shook her head at her.

click!
The black-clad guards pushed open the hall doors and escorted Armand inside.

"What's going on?" Shenzhou's True Dragon said with a dark face, "Li Huamei, how can you tolerate this? Who is this person whose head has been chopped off?"

“Leodo.” [Xiang Feihu] let out a heavy sigh. “He’s a senior officer dispatched from the Alliance headquarters, mainly in charge of trade matters.”

"This... no wonder he's one of the Pirate Kings, is he really this crazy?" [Gold] Shaq couldn't help but gasp.

He was quite arrogant and had done many crazy things in his pursuit of advancement, but to directly provoke [Xiang Feihu] by mentioning the head of a senior officer from headquarters was something he wouldn't dare to do even if he had ten lives.

The key point is, [Xiang Feihu] actually endured it?

Ah Xiruo frowned and said, "No, is your alliance headquarters really so all bark and no bite?"

Li Huamei sighed softly, her expression complicated, and said, "Since Leodor was killed by Armand, although I am also very uncomfortable, I'm afraid... Leodor deserved to die."

"???" Ah Xi Ruo was completely dumbfounded. "I understood every single word you said, so why don't I understand them when they're put together?"

"Actually, this isn't the first time something like this has happened... and it's actually related to me." [Xiang Feihu] gave a wry smile and began to explain.

……

As everyone knows, [Xiang Feihu] is a righteous but wicked individual, known as [Void Pirate], but in reality, he is like a [Pirate Disciplinary Committee Member].

Who exactly is the Void Pirate?

They're a bunch of lawless bastards!

Therefore, over the years, countless pirates have fallen into the hands of [Xiang Feihu], from newcomers to legendary pirates.

Among them was one of Armand's most valued sons, who was killed on the spot by the enraged Xiang Feihu for seriously violating the alliance's treaty in private.

……

"...So it was you who killed his son?" Ah Xi Ruo was stunned. The hatred of killing one's son made her suddenly understand [Armand]'s vile provocation.

It has nothing to do with what heinous crime the dead guy committed; it's simply a matter of human ethics.

Li Huamei clearly didn't intend to bring up the crime committed by the young master she had killed. She simply nodded and said, "That's right. Ever since then, every time [Armand] sees me, he brings with him the head of someone from the Alliance headquarters."

"This... then what do you mean by 'deserved to die'?"

[Xiang Feihu] said helplessly, "Every time someone is beheaded by [Armand], after investigation, it is found that he has done many things that violate the interests of the Alliance, such as smuggling or leaking Alliance secrets... In short, the crimes are not light. Every time he brings the head of a criminal, it is obviously to tell me... that the Alliance, which I protect the order, is nothing more than this, and it is a mockery of my incompetence."

"...Well, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest." Ah Xi Ruo didn't know how to comfort her. "It's normal for such a big alliance to have a few scoundrels. It has nothing to do with you."

"I'm fine, I'm used to it." [Xiang Feihu] shook her head gently, then ordered someone to take the head away. After cleaning up the scene, she composed herself. "Let's go into the venue first, it's about time."

……

……

A huge long table was set up, and all those seated there were legendary pirates.

Among them, the Nine Pirate Kings were the leaders, and the atmosphere was very serious... People like Golden Shaq could only sit on small chairs against the wall and be left out.

This is just like a meeting of leaders in a dynamic group.

Of course, the person in charge was none other than the Pirate King of the Alliance, Zhang Bolu... Zhang Bolu had not yet appeared at this time, and his many captains stood in a row behind the Pirate King's exclusive chair.

In front of each legendary pirate was a holy covenant, which had obviously already been signed.

At this moment, since the Pirate King had not yet appeared, many eyes were subtly drawn to the new captain of the Black Pearl.

The news that the Black Pearl had changed hands from Jack Sparrow had already spread far and wide.

But no one has revealed what kind of person the new captain of the Black Pearl is, and no matter how much they inquire, they can't find any information... It's very mysterious.

No one would underestimate the new captain of the Black Pearl. After all, although Jack Sparrow was despised by the pirates, he must have some extraordinary abilities to have managed to take the Black Pearl from him.

Jack... he's really too difficult to deal with. Many of us here have suffered at his hands to some extent.

The captains were always happy to see Jack Sparrow suffer a loss—especially Blackbeard and Barbossa.

At this moment, Captain Barbossa, dressed in a curly wig and like a nobleman, but with filthy fingernails, suddenly raised his glass in the direction of Captain Lo.

Everyone immediately listened intently.

"So you're the new captain of the Black Pearl?" Captain Barbossa smiled slightly. "You're quite young and promising. Very well, this is the most romantic age for a Void Pirate."

"Pirate stories are indeed often accompanied by romance and poetry." Captain [Lo] smiled slightly and raised his glass in return. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Captain Barbossa. I am Lo."

"Haha, you're much more pleasing to the eye than that bastard Jack." Captain Barbossa narrowed his eyes. "What a cutie."

But then the moonlight outside the window flashed by and fell on Captain Barbossa, instantly turning his body into a gruesome, withered skeleton.

Captain Luo remained unfazed, and the other legendary pirates seemed unsurprised as well.

"Hahahaha!"

A hearty laugh rang out, and a man strode in—the Pirate King, Zhang Bolu!
Zhang Bolu was dressed very formally at this moment. This was the robe of the leader of the Alliance headquarters, the ultimate romance for many Void Pirates.

"Heh, finally deigning to show yourself? You're getting more and more arrogant."

The one speaking was a man with a long black beard... [Blackbeard].

Zhang Bolu sat down, exuding an air of unparalleled arrogance, and said, "If I didn't have a grand air about me, how could I suppress everyone here?"

The evolved version of the "Dragon Sparrow Breaking Formation Song" instantly spread throughout the arena, but the twelve golden drums remained hidden.

Even so, the pirates' expressions still subtly changed.

—Has this old guy gotten stronger again?

"enough."

A slightly hoarse voice slowly rang out; it was none other than Armand.

Li Huamei frowned and subconsciously looked over.

All that could be heard was [Armand] saying expressionlessly, "Zhang Bolu, I came to this gathering to see what major operations the Alliance has in store, not to watch you show off. If you want to play these monkeys, fine, but do you really want to play me?"

"[Armand]! Say it again if you dare, come out and fight me one-on-one?!" Instantly, a pirate slammed his fist on the table and stood up, pointing at [Armand] and cursing.

They were all legendary pirates, though not all of them were among the "Nine Pirate Kings," but who could truly submit to whom? Pirates, after all, loved to fight each other after drinking fake alcohol.

They're all like powder kegs, ready to explode at the slightest touch.

Armand, however, lightly picked at his nails and said, "I don't mind if the Alliance loses a legendary pirate today."

"Then let's fight!"

The moment the legendary pirate slammed his fist on the table, a nauseatingly pungent, bloody stench erupted, whipping up a fierce wind in the conference hall.

“In that case!” Zhang Bolu suddenly spoke up, “I will open the arena. Anyone who wants to go up can go up. I will only speak properly when there is only one of you left.”

He surveyed the room with a dignified gaze... Finally, the turmoil in the hall subsided, and the clamoring "Legendary Pirate" sat down with a somber face, while "Armand" simply closed his eyes slowly.

"What kind of garbage is this...?"

The true dragon of Shenzhou rolled its eyes and muttered something—but this wasn't to invite ridicule, so Ah Xi Ruo deliberately kept its voice to herself.

Incidentally, she was also sitting on the small, unused chair against the wall, just like [Golden] Shaq—and not only her, but also the maid and Bai Zhi.

"Shh, sister-in-law, don't say anything out of line..." Shaq was shocked and quickly made a shushing gesture.

Ah Xiruo ignored it, crossed her long legs, crossed her arms, and looked directly at the door—but the door was suddenly pushed open.

Bang-!
The door, pushed open in an instant, slammed into the walls on both sides with a dull thud... Instantly, all eyes turned to look.

Then, standing at the doorway was a guy with a red headscarf, dreadlocks, smoky eye makeup, and dark eyes... looking all bashful and awkward.

“This guy…” Ah Xi Ruo couldn’t help but be taken aback.

She wasn't the only one stunned; almost everyone present was quite surprised, and their reactions were varied and interesting.

After a long while, a name was finally heard from Captain Barbossa: "Jack! You've finally shown up! You actually dared to show up?"

Indeed, the person who barged in was none other than the legend among legends, Captain Jack Sparrow!

"Your Majesty!! We're sorry, we can't stop him..."

Several guards rushed in in a panic, one of them even clutching his injured arm, while the others looked disheveled.

Zhang Bolu waved his hand dismissively, dismissing the guards, before calmly asking, "Jack, what brings you here?"

"Attending the conference? Isn't this the conference you convened?" Captain Jack chuckled. "I'm strictly following your wishes."

"Jack Sparrow! This is a place only legendary pirates are qualified to enter." Captain Reiyu Shiryu said in a deep voice, "Your status as a legendary pirate has been stripped by the King, and you are no longer the captain of the Black Pearl! You are just a wanted criminal who escaped from the Black Prison. What right do you have to come in!"

Captain Jack picked at his ear and then blew the dust off it.

"Humph!"

With a cold snort, Shiryu was about to attack Captain Jack.

But then Captain Jack Sparrow stylishly pulled out a badge, held it high, and declared, "Who says I'm not qualified? I may no longer be the captain of the Black Pearl, nor a legendary pirate... but I can still represent the legendary pirates! Look closely at this!"

One, a certificate of the [Legendary Pirate].

Lieyu Xiliu frowned immediately, because of the image and text engraved on this certificate—it was the certificate of an extremely special [legendary pirate].

Even the Nine Pirate Kings turned their heads in surprise.

“You certainly have a way with things,” Zhang Bolu chuckled. “You even brought your father’s badge. Did you steal it from him? Since you’re here, sit down! Someone, give him a copy of the [Holy Covenant].

Captain Shiliu personally threw the Holy Tome in front of Captain Jack Sparrow, bent down and whispered in his ear, "Jack Sparrow, you will fall into my hands again, and I will make you wish you were dead. Remember my words."

"Oh, then remember not to prepare heavy tanks next time, they're too greasy, I don't like them."

Captain Jack blinked and wrote his name directly on the [Holy Covenant]—without even reading the contents.

"Heh." Lie Yu Xiliu made a throat-slitting gesture towards Captain Jack before taking away the [Holy Contract].

Captain Jack shrugged and looked at Zhang Bolu with a smile, saying, "[King of Pirates], tell me, why did you call everyone here this time? Is it to unlock the [Pirate Code]? After all, you took my 'key,' so you've probably already arranged for the other 'keys' as well, haven't you?"

Instantly, the captains of the "Nine Pirate Kings" couldn't help but frown.

"Hahaha, I've never hidden my covetousness for the Pirate Codex," Zhang Bolu said bluntly. "Given the opportunity, I will naturally gather all the keys."

The nine pirate kings' faces instantly darkened.

Zhang Bolu suddenly said, "But this gathering is not for this, but for something else."

Captain Jack Sparrow couldn't help but show a hint of curiosity.

The alliance headquarters did a very good job of keeping this secret; even he couldn't find out the alliance's intentions this time.

Zhang Bolu said in a deep voice, "I intend to use all the strength of the alliance to attack the ancestral star of the [Abriel] royal family. The purpose this time is to take advantage of the new emperor's ascension to the throne of [Abriel] and kidnap him!"

First came a great silence.

Then came a burst of maniacal laughter, starting with Jack Sparrow… a chorus of mockery.

Captain Jack, laughing so hard he was almost out of breath, wiped his eyes and said, "You've improved! You know how to joke around and liven things up now! Old Zhang... so, what's the purpose this time?"

Zhang Bolu looked at everyone calmly.

The lively atmosphere gradually cooled down until it fell silent once again.

Captain Jack swallowed hard, his eyes widening. "No...you're serious?!"