Sail Shadows in the Sea of ​​Fog

Chapter 109 A Good Opportunity for Treasure Hunt
In the lower cabin of the Thorn, the magic mirror floated around like a balloon that had been blown away. At the same time, Cheng Lang also took out the mirror from the box.

There are a total of nine mirrors in here, one of which is as big as the magic mirror before it fell into the center pool of the ship, and the other eight are half the size.

In addition to the mirror, there were other gifts in the box - nine iron oak blood cores.

This was an unexpected gain. According to the magic mirror's explanation before it started to work, he could shuttle back and forth between these nine mirrors, and he could also peek into the ordinary mirrors around the nine mirrors.

The only limitation is that the distance between the eight sub-mirrors and the only main mirror cannot exceed 10 nautical miles, which is the longest distance he can travel.

Even so, this is satisfactory enough. In this age of navigation, this distance is enough for sea hunting.

"These mirrors are made from the nine eyes of the Nine-Eyed Spider Woman, a ferocious land beast."

The mad magic mirror finally floated back to the crowd and said respectfully, "I don't want to speculate or misinterpret the prophecy of the omniscient Saint Barbaya. This is my bottom line.

But what I want to say is, respected, honorable captain, distinguished ladies and gentlemen.

We must quickly enhance our own strength and uncover the secrets of the world. This is the only chance for all of us, and for the entire Xinghai."

“We’re already doing this.”

Cheng Lang had already picked up the largest mirror as he spoke, and as he walked out, he said, "Leave one mirror on the Thorn, and the Honest Man will take one away.

Shenba, bring the rest back to the boat.

Yunlan, from now on, you and your Thorn will be responsible for collecting the spoils and prisoners."

"As you command, Mr. Captain."

Compared to Shenba who responded in a gorilla-like way again, Yunlan still saluted politely, so that Shenba finally realized that he seemed to be a stupid monkey.

"What are your plans next?"

While walking on the thorny trestle towards the Valkyrie, Yun Ji asked Cheng Lang.

“We need to accumulate strength.”

Cheng Lang, holding the mother mirror, responded, "I'm not very interested in the fights outside, but this is indeed a good opportunity."

"Good opportunity? What good opportunity?" asked Yun Ji.

“A great opportunity for treasure hunting”

Cheng Lang explained, "The conflict outside has already begun. The Star Sea nations and Pirate City are busy fighting. They probably have no interest or energy in organizing an expedition to search for treasure."

“It is true”

Yun Ji's eyes lit up. "The hottest industries right now are the military industry. Shipbuilding, cannon casting, and gunpowder are the real money-making industries. Only in times of peace will people have the mind and energy to organize expeditions."

"Speaking of this," Cheng Lang asked off topic, "Who invented gunpowder?"

"A Dwarven Explorer Underground"

Yun Ji said, "Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, when he was exploring a cave, he found it was full of bats. In order to drive away the bats, he found firewood and sulfur and lit a fire at the entrance of the cave in an attempt to smoke out the bats."

"Then what?" Cheng Lang asked with interest.

“And then there was an explosion.”

Yun Ji said, "The excrement, charcoal, and sulfur in the bat cave exploded violently after being ignited.

The dwarf explorer survived, but the cave was blown down, and of course, the bats inside didn't survive either."

"interesting."

Cheng Lang smiled and brought the topic back to the topic. "Now is an opportunity for us. We can take advantage of the war to collect treasure maps and decipher them. Finding the treasure will increase our strength. This will at least allow us to avoid war."

"but."

"If we go to war, we will be cannon fodder at best."

Cheng Lang refused to admit that he was afraid of war. "And even if we could influence a war, could we kill Poseidon with just an invincible fleet?"

Without waiting for Yun Ji to speak, Cheng Lang continued, "But treasure hunting is different. Just like this time, we found the treasure of Misty Island, and our strength increased a lot along the way.

This won't be an isolated incident. Our ship will become more powerful as we unlock each treasure map. When we are strong enough, Yunlan can return to being Princess Bakla anytime she wishes."

"I am convinced by you," said Yun Ji. Of course, she had no interest in war either.

Having said that, the two of them have already returned to the Valkyrie.

"Mr. Captain"

The Silver Queen floated over, handed over a small wax-sealed glass bottle, and said, "While you were visiting the Thorn, a letter bird landed on the deck."

"It's the Flamingo."

As Yun Ji spoke, she had already pulled out the black elf dagger that had turned black again and pried open the wax seal on the bottle. It was obvious that she had killed many people in the previous battle.

"What did you say?"

Cheng Lang, who could clearly see it himself, asked as a matter of course. This was the captain's privilege and the first mate's responsibility.

"Dramatic Changes in the Star Sea Continent"

Yun Ji said, "Rica and the Principality of Gotland announced the formation of a coalition and will remain neutral. Frost and Murphy Tower announced the formation of a coalition. Boerland Boerland actually formed a coalition with Pirate City!"

"What else?" Cheng Lang asked with a frown.

"And the Ghost Fleet"

Yun Ji said, "This ghost fleet has now become a fourth-party force. They claim to have a method to pollute the heart of a ship, turning a normal sailboat into a ghost ship, but the captain can still maintain his sanity. The only price is to sign a contract with them and serve them."

“Some people are stupid.”

"In fact, there are many," Yun Ji said, "bankrupt captains, debt-ridden captains, wanted captains, and even crazy gamblers."

"What is the demand of this ghost fleet?" Cheng Lang asked after a moment of silence.

"Establishing a new order, or rather, a new order headed by them, is full of temptation for many opportunists and gamblers."

Yun Ji replied, "Their appearance has restored a certain balance to the situation in the Xinghai."

"Some meaning? What kind of meaning?" Cheng Lang asked.

"Civilian vessels in the three major consortiums are currently being transformed into ghost ships every day."

Yun Ji looked at the letter and said, "Destroy this ghost fleet, or be destroyed by it. This is the primary issue before the war."

"Doesn't the letter mention the Elf Principality?" Cheng Lang asked.

"They remain neutral, but they have opened their borders and established several large trading posts."

“Just as we expected”

Cheng Lang, who had already walked into the captain's office, hung the large mirror in his hand on the wall and asked, "Did you say anything else?"

"The Flamingo and the Crucible have been granted Free Fleet charters due to their good performance during the call-up period. They asked if we needed any scarce supplies."

Yun Ji rolled up the long letter and said, "Because of the temporary balance, they are authorized to travel between the three major alliances for trade. Captain, we can collect treasure maps through them."

"They only have two boats, which is too slow. I have an idea."

Cheng Lang said this while looking out the floor-to-ceiling window. At this time, the Thorn had already started to clean up the battlefield under the command of Yun Lan.

"How long will it take to repair the Honest Man?" Cheng Lang asked, turning around. "It will take at least a day and a night," Yun Ji said.

"You go over now"

Cheng Lang said as he took out the only nine cups of Poseidon's blood from his belt pocket. "You went through a difficult battle while the Valkyrie and I entered the fog, so it's time to reward you."

"so much?"

Yun Ji asked with a frown.

"Including White Bread and the sailor named Compass. Let them both be captains. We also need to see how many ships and armor pieces the Thorn can capture.

If there are enough of them, at least we can ensure that the captain and first mate of each ship are mixed-blood sailors who drank the blood of Poseidon."

"I'll arrange it right away." Yun Ji turned and walked outside.

"Come back as soon as possible, we will salvage the ships you sunk." Cheng Lang said.

"Dear Captain, let me take care of these small matters."

The magic mirror said at this time, "My speed may be slightly faster than Miss Yun Ji."

"you?"

Cheng Lang subconsciously looked at the mirror on the wall and suddenly realized something.

"You have a keen eye and quick wit."

The magic mirror said, "But I can't travel through the mirror with the blood of Poseidon. However, the two ships are close to each other, right?"

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Cheng Lang said with great understanding that the mentality of Magic Mirror being willing to run errands at this time was the same as if one had bought a new car and had to drive to the building even to pick up a package.

Upon hearing this, Yun Ji confidently handed the blood of Poseidon to the magic mirror. The latter also spun around while expressing her gratitude repeatedly, and flew towards the Honest Man next to it with strange cries.

Seeing Yun Ji looking at him meaningfully, Cheng Lang just smiled. He knew what the other party wanted to ask, which was whether his "greedy tongue" could be trusted.

"you"

"I won't assume you're inherently sinful just because you're a dark elf."

Cheng Lang said bluntly and honestly, "He's the same. And since none of you intend to succumb to Saint Barbaya's prophecy, why do you doubt your companions because of her prophecy?"

"Sorry, it's my fault." Yun Ji said apologetically.

"Don't apologize, you've done a great job."

Cheng Lang said as he walked towards the open-air bridge, "Now let's go salvage those sunken ships."

"Don't you need to reply to Flamingo?" asked Yun Ji.

"Don't worry about it for now. Let's consider this matter after we have salvaged all the spoils."

Cheng Lang said expectantly, "I hope this mysterious fleet can bring us some surprises. Yun Ji, please give directions to Lady Silver Queen so we can salvage those sunken ships."

Before he finished speaking, Cheng Lang waved his hand lightly, and the vines that tied the sides of the two boats together immediately separated.

At the same time, the Mist Shadow who was called out by the Silver Queen also waved his little arms to retract the bridles that were entangled with the two boats, and then ran towards the Thorn on the Thorn Pier.

Driven by the wind, the Silver Queen drove the Valkyrie to the vicinity of the first shipwreck. The gorillas tied a vine around their waists and jumped into the sea. They first found the surviving sailors hiding under the coral reefs and even the sand and gravel of the seabed, knocked them unconscious and sent them back to the deck, and then began an extremely meticulous salvage operation.

At the same time, the Thorn also rushed to the first prisoner ship that was anchored on the sea with a bridle. The sailors led by Whitebread, under the guidance of the arrow-shaped sea fog on the sea, also pulled out the pirates who jumped into the sea and hid, and sent them back to the ship one by one.

They would not be knocked unconscious, but their hands were tied by a circle of thorns that they had grown, and they dared not move. There was even a circle of thorn spikes around their necks that pressed against their chins and throats.

"The thorns are not as pretty as the drunken golden roses, but they are much sharper."

On the open-air bridge of the Thorn, Yun Lan, with her veil put on again, murmured.

"Speaking of which, this pair of large scissors seems to belong to your chief guard and medical officer."

Yafuso, who had just stayed on this boat, said this, having already drawn the large pair of scissors at her waist, "How many captains of guards did you have at that time?"

"Three"

Yun Lan took the scissors and examined them while saying, "Yun Lan is my personal bodyguard, responsible for teaching me etiquette and knowledge. Yun Qi is the head of my guard, responsible for my safety. They are sisters."

"What about the other one?" asked Yafuso.

"There was another one named Idel, who also had some royal blood and was in charge of my ship. Although I was the captain at the time, she was actually responsible for all the captain's duties. She was an upright female knight."

Yun Lan glanced at Wuying, who was in charge of untying the bridle, then returned his gaze to the nearby captive ship and continued, "But she died on my way to the pirate city. She died in a fight in the tavern. Now it seems that it might have been a conspiracy by the other two captains of the guards."

At this point, Yun Lan returned the large scissors to Yafuso and said, "Use them with caution. They are an evil pair of scissors. If you only use them to trim plants, it's fine. But if you use them to trim animals or people, they will greedily suck your life away."

"I thought you would keep it," Yafuso said as she took the scissors.

"I didn't like these scissors from the beginning"

Yun Lan smiled and said, "However, why did you stay on this boat?"

“I plan to stay on this boat forever.”

After putting away the scissors, Yafuso took a deep breath and said, "If you allow me, I would like to stay on this boat. I like the atmosphere on this boat. It makes me feel like I'm back in the forest in the southern part of the Frost Principality.

And I believe that I can grow more and better mushrooms and vegetables on this ship, which will make everyone's meals much better, and this is the only way I can help everyone."

"I have no opinion"

Yun Lan said, "I just happen to be in need of a first mate. If the prophecy is true, perhaps you are the black-haired first mate who can help me."

“I don’t care about prophecies.”

Yafuso said happily, "I just want everyone to be able to eat fresh vegetables."

"Let Mr. Gerta come on this boat too."

Yun Lan took the initiative to say, "I guess he will also like the atmosphere of this ship, and I just need a captain in public."

"When I'm not busy, I'll ask my grandfather and the captain." Yafuso said.

"Little Princess Misty Shadow, do you want to come to my ship?"

Yunlan squatted down and asked Wuying, who was holding the pet snake's tail in her hand and a pacifier in her mouth.

"No," Wuying said, pulling out the pacifier, "I want to be with my mother."

"Then can you come to play with me often?" Yun Lan continued to ask.

"I'll come over when I have time."

Wuying patted Yunlan's shoulder like a little adult and said, "But you have to prepare some delicious cakes for me."

"Okay, I will prepare delicious pastries for you." Yunlan made the promise with a smile.

Amid the laughter of the three girls, a total of five ships and the surviving crew members were captured one by one. Even the first mate who killed the captain and escaped on one of the ships was captured.

Meanwhile, the Valkyrie had also completed the salvaging of the three ships. As expected, their harvest was very rich.

(End of this chapter)