110. Sailing
The group had now stood on the huge ship with no end in sight, the span of the ship was the size of two stadiums, and the anchor was like a spear straight into the sea, nailing the big ship firmly in the harbor. When stepping over the hard wooden planks, you can see the waves crashing against the heavy hull between the gaps under your feet, and you can still feel the slight swing under your feet as if they were pounding sandbags. There are three small buildings on the wide deck, and there are too many cargo holds and sailors' cabins below, and the sailors will laugh with Qian Qiu when they pass by with joy, and nod and laugh with a few people as a greeting. Lin Ziyue, who took the giant ship for the first time, was very excited, and Xuanyuan Yu was happy when she saw her, but Xuanyuan Yan was holding Meng Li, who was soft under his feet, with a depressed face, and the pressure of the sea on Meng Li was stronger than expected.
Seeing Meng Li's pale face and trembling under his feet, Qian Qiu felt a little unbearable: "Is this big brother seasick? People who have never been to the sea are normal." Let's go, I'll take you to your room first, so that this big brother can rest......"
As if thinking of how this group of people could be regarded as hired guards, Qian Qiu added: "I should let you take the boat for free!
As if he also realized that he was not very kind to say this now, Qian Qiu, like the shameless old man before, also subconsciously coughed a few times, and then went to the other side to support Meng Li, who was floating under his feet, and told a few people to go down the stairs to the bilge under the ship. When he passed by the kitchen, Qian Qiu poked his head through the window on the side of the corridor, and asked the cook to bring some ginger soup to the guard cabin.
When I finally entered the cabin, there were several empty rooms in a row, with a living room and a separate bedroom, but the bedrooms were all two beds and one room. According to Qian Qiu, these rooms are reserved for hired adventurers, since they are the only ones, they divide them by themselves, the kitchen and dining room are unified on it, the four bathrooms are at the end of the corridor, there are no men and women, and the same is true for the shower room.
Meng Li was lying on the bed, his legs finally stopped shaking, although his face was still pale, he seemed to be less anxious because he couldn't smell the sea. Seeing him like this, Xuanyuan Yan immediately lowered the baffle of the porthole, and with a flick of his fingertips, the lit cigarette floated into the candlelight, and it actually emitted a slightly greasy but soothing sweet fragrance.
Meng Li's expression gradually eased a lot, at least his breathing was not so disordered, and he waved his hand at Lin Ziyue and the others, and he simply closed his eyes. However, Qian Qiu was still staring at the cigarette butt blankly, and then looked at Xuanyuan Yan with some joy, Xuanyuan Yan did it on purpose, but he needed to show his hand in order to make the leader of this fleet recognize them.
"I, I said, big brother, brother, can you teach me just now!"
Hearing Qian Qiu's words, Xuanyuan Yu turned his head dissatisfiedly: "Who are you calling your brother? Is that your brother, you just shouting nonsense? β
Qian Qiu's face turned red: "I really want to learn! I envy you so much! If I go back to worship the ancestral shrine this time, I can worship which immortal temple is as good as you......
"Isn't there a mage in Isata too?at least there is a mage union in Charlotte Bay, why don't you try it?" Lin Ziyue asked, with an extra rag in her hand, handing it to Xuanyuan Yan, who was sitting on the edge of the bed and taking care of Meng Li.
As a result, Xuanyuan Yan didn't even look at it, wiped two handfuls on Meng Li's face, and looked at Qian Qiu carefully, but the next words were not merciless at all: "Your body and bones are too weak, your luck is weak, your spiritual power is shallow, and your breath is uneven." Don't talk about learning spells, you can't even do swordsmanship like this. You can't be diligent and talented, so there's really no way. Unless there is a great turning point for a miracle, you should be honest in business. I think you're okay in this regard, seeing that you're so able to talk to us, at least there's no big problem with communication. β
When Qian Qiu heard this, he sat on the edge of the bed with a bitter face, almost not pressing Meng Li's leg. Qian Qiu looked at Xuanyuan Yan: "What you said is actually similar to what Grandpa Qian said." He also told me not to get my hopes up, maybe I don't have the dream of being an adventurer in my life......"
He also patted his stomach: "In order to fill the spiritual emptiness, you can't let go of the food...... Seriously, I'm envious of you, even a little jealous. β
When these two words fell on the house, Lin Ziyue clearly saw a little light in Xuanyuan Yan's eyes, although it was very subtle, she was sure that she was not dazzled. Meng Li sat up slightly from the bed, looked at the little fat man carefully, and shook his head before lying down.
Qian Qiu felt very aggrieved: "Why does this little brother have to look at me twice?
Xuanyuan Yan closed his eyes to hide his gain, and there was a somewhat happy smile on his lips: "No, he was just observing if he could share some of his pain with you...... But it doesn't seem to work, you eat too much, and he can't empathize with you. β
Lin Ziyue lowered her head, as if she understood what Xuanyuan Yan had done just now, and after the cook brought the ginger soup, she called Qian Qiu to choose the dishes for dinner, and the little fat man asked a few people to rest and settle down here first, and then go up when it was time for dinner, and he would give everyone a unified introduction.
As soon as Qian Qiu left, Lin Ziyue immediately turned to Meng Li: "Does it have to be the person who has the seven deadly sins in your body to help you transfer your strength or absorb your strength?"
Meng Li and Xuanyuan Yan didn't expect her to be so straightforward, Xuanyuan Yu heard this within three seconds, and immediately pulled Lin Ziyue away from the chair next to the bed, staring at Meng Li viciously.
Meng Li turned his back to them, and his frustration overflowed: "Don't worry, I can't do anything to use you." Even if I'm not afraid of being devoured by the remnants of a giant-level like C, K, ...... Old Yan will not allow me to lure out your lustful original sin, he will throw me directly into the sea. β
Xuanyuan Yan really nodded: "Yes, I can really do it." β
Xuanyuan Yu let go of Lin Ziyue at this time, and secretly decided to let Meng Li be alone with her. It used to be just an in-game situation, and it wasn't as complicated as it is now, but considering the title of the Seven Deadly Sins......
Seeing Xuanyuan Yu's inquiring gaze turn to him, Xuanyuan Yan shrugged: "Of course, every title can induce the original sin in the hearts of all beings...... The roots of this organization in the Demon Realm are to fight against the boundaries between good and evil and life and death. β
"It's just an evil organization, it......'s a nice thing to say," Xuanyuan Yu's expression relaxed, and when he turned around, he saw Lin Ziyue thoughtfully, "You should also pay more attention, in case you catch the path of those other demons, it will not be good." β
Lin Ziyue shook her head: "We are now on the same line, I will only think about how to retain everyone's combat power, not doubt." Ah Yu, if there are only the two of us, it really won't work. β
Seeing her resolute gaze, Xuanyuan Yu had no choice but to take a step back: "I'm just reminding you, just know it in your own heart." β
Xuanyuan Yan watched Meng Li's body tense, knowing that he was confused because he was questioned, Xuanyuan Yan turned to Xuanyuan Yu: "Meng Li can indeed be trusted, at least until everyone is gathered, he is our companion." I can vouch for the trust you place in me. β
"Before you gather everyone?" Xuanyuan Yu raised his eyebrows.
Xuanyuan Yan didn't help him solve his doubts: "I always feel that the task after this is not ours, but the girl's." What do you think will happen if you get together the titles of the Seven Seven Deadly Sins? Since it's not the eldest sister who is going to have a meeting, then someone must be unlucky. β
Lin Ziyue was noncommittal: "It's okay, I believe that I can't do anything unlucky." Even in a place as bad as the Inner Prison, I can meet my own chance, and whether it is a dragon or a calamity waiting for me, I don't plan to escape anymore. β
It was in her words that the topic was put to an end.
Then Lin Ziyue asked Qian Qiu to convey the news to the remaining black and white boys and others to leave a message, this kind of thing is for the local residents of the Phantom World, as long as they simply send a letter to the City Lord's Mansion to transfer it to the other side, they can deal with it, and then the player can receive the email. Lin Ziyue and the others were unable to negotiate with the City Lord's Mansion because of their identity, but Qian Qiu's family's business was already very close to several cities on this side of the coastline, so this little thing was simply a gesture. Since she left the news, then there is nothing to worry about, at least Lin Ziyue promised in the letter that when she arrives at a place where the main city can register, she will register as soon as possible. As for whether the bun will be angry...... We'll talk about that then.
At dinner, Qian Qiu introduced the three of them to the other three stewards, captains and other crew members on the ship, but Meng Li still failed to climb to the first class, and as soon as he left the room, he became empty, so he had to stay in the cabin honestly. Although he was puzzled by Meng Li's insistence on refusing to use his ability, Lin Ziyue took into account his current low mood, so he did not pursue it. Xuanyuan Yan knew why Meng Li was reluctant to use the title ability, because unlike him absorbing jealousy, Meng Li had been in this position for too long, and once it was launched, it would be a widespread disaster.
Of course, Xuanyuan Yan will not expose Meng Li's little secret, since Meng Li is not happy to say that Xuanyuan Yan will not say it. Rather than embarrassing everyone, let Xuanyuan Yu misunderstand.
The next morning, Lin Ziyue washed up early and stood at the bow of the boat looking at the sea. The sea breeze that was even more intense than yesterday blew through Lin Ziyue's hair, and the unique fishy smell of marine aquatic products did not make her uncomfortable, but felt more and more refreshed, and even had a natural sense of comfort. The ship was about to leave this morning, and it was just right to head south by the monsoon, and the time for several people to board the boat was just right. Too many coincidences don't seem to be luck...... Lin Ziyue watched as the sailors began to put the finishing touches in the morning light, the anchor was gradually retracted, and the bow and dock sounded at the same time.
"We're about to go. Qian Qiu's voice came from behind him, "Are you going to sea for the first time?"
Lin Ziyue nodded, looked at Qian Qiu, who had already changed into a short coat, and asked, "How long will it take for us to get to Yahimi?"
"Twenty days, almost twenty-five days. If the monsoon is strong enough, it will take about 50 days to reach Dongsheng. But accidents usually happen, so it often takes two months. β
"That's it, that's really long enough, don't worry, we will definitely try our best to help you, and strive for no loss." β
"You said it lightly! When the time comes, you will know, if there is really any situation, it is better to protect yourself. The value of goods is not as important as human life, if there is an accident, it is also troublesome for you to save people first. β
Lin Ziyue was slightly stunned: "Okay, I'll bring the words to the ......"
Unexpectedly, Qian Qiu denied her idea: "No, don't bring this to the other little brothers, I always feel that they are very dangerous, and I dare not trust them." β
Lin Ziyue looked at the young man and had the intention to tease him: "Then you trust me, aren't you afraid that I will let them beat you?"
"I think...... You're still a good person, aren't you...... That's how it feels. β
Lin Ziyue resisted the urge to pinch the young man's round face, and set her eyes on the line where the sea and sky converged, and there were clouds coming from there: "But this is just your feeling, I'm just a selfish person." Drag the people around you into the water for your own goals......"
Qian Qiu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he smiled, as if he was holding two black pearls in a round mussel, and he was so angry and precious when he looked at it.
Lin Ziyue seemed to feel some kind of faint silk thread wrapping around Qian Qiu's body and onto the cane she hadn't summoned, it was a very mysterious feeling, like a snowflake that melted before it could be glimpsed and fell on her shoulder, and she could vaguely feel that it had existed, but she couldn't tell the hazy feeling that didn't even leave a trace of water.
"Selfish people always know how to preserve more strength! I don't think there's anything wrong with it, I'm also very selfish!" Qian Qiu raised his head and breathed a deep breath of the sea breeze, "Everyone's lives are handed over to you, and it is also your thing, you must be selfish, otherwise how can you protect the people on the ship." They are all very simple and pure people, just to make a living, and many old sailors desperately stuff those young dolls into me, just for a better harvest......"
Qian Qiu looked back at the shore: "But how can there be immortals at sea?" I am with them these days, and I really like the fishing songs sung by these rough men, and I don't know where to hear them better than those operas and dances at home." β
Lin Ziyue didn't laugh at him, obviously he wasn't big, but he called those young people who were about the same age as him dolls. She nodded, there was already an extra cane in her hand, and a green silk thread was pulled out from the jade-like string moon and slowly melted into Qian Qiu's brain, Qian Qiu couldn't see that thing at all, just looked around the cane in admiration, but he still subconsciously felt itchy and scratched his forehead.
"It's so beautiful! What is this made of! No, this thing can't be made of ordinary jade or jade! Look at this halo, this line, this skull design is so inconsistent, it would be great if there were two separate walking sticks! One eerie and the other holy, swing it at the auctionβ"
Lin Ziyue's hand shook, and a very soft moon blade popped out and hit him on Qian Qiu's head.
"Wow! That's a spell! That's great! It looks so much prettier than those mage's fireballs!
Lin Ziyue was made to cry and laugh by him: "I thought you had seen a lot, aren't there many adventurers?"
Qian Qiu's face was in a trance for a moment: "The current adventurers are so weak that they don't want to deal with us people." β
When he said this, Lin Ziyue could feel that the connection between Qian Qiu and herself was almost severed, and she shook Qian Qiu, who looked confused, a few times.
Qian Qiu came back to his senses, as if he hadn't said that contradictory sentence just now: "It's not me who said! Your spell is so beautiful, why don't you come to my auction house! Not to mention being an auctioneer, being a full-time special effects can make you popular!"
Lin Ziyue slapped him on the back of the head twice angrily, and drove this stinky boy to do business, the ship had just left the dock, and the steward over there had to report to the eldest young master for the final time the estimated cargo and voyage, but he came here to be lazy, and was lectured by Lin Ziyue for a few words.
After taking Qian Qiu away, the heaviness in Lin Ziyue's heart was only shown on her face, looking at the moon scepter in her hand, she raised the moon scepter with her eyes closed, pointing to the floating clouds in the blue sky, sensing the subtle connection before and the sense of disobedience that Qian Qiu suddenly revealed. That kind of connection Lin Ziyue had a guess in her heart, it was like some kind of thin line similar to the power of cause and effect, exactly the same in terms of attributes, but it was colorless and transparent, and it only had induction but could not be materialized, as if it was very weak.
Lin Ziyue even felt some invisible traction at the moment when the thin line was just attached, and she decided to ask Xuanyuan Yan later how the title of the Seven Deadly Sins absorbed the corresponding emotions to enhance herself, maybe it would inspire her to study this spiritual power. Qian Qiu is the first resident of the illusory world to gain some kind of "trust" after Lin Ziyue returned to the illusory world, is such a hidden bridge able to build with everyone in the illusory world? Baozi has never had this kind of feeling......
And that sense of disobedience...... Is that the correction of the main system or the will of the illusion itself? The Book of Fate can even allow her to travel through time and space, and it will not use such a rudimentary pen to exert influence, but will only imperceptibly advance the process of everything.
NPCs, players, and something in between...... Viruses, Trojans, patches, foreign programs, parallel programs?
It doesn't seem to be.
Lin Ziyue opened her eyes, the sea breeze made her face hurt, and there was a salty feeling on her lips, licking her saltiness.
This is the world of the illusory world, between the real and the unreal, and I am parallel to this world. I exist in this world, but I do not belong to this world, and have formed a hostile but hostile relationship with the will of the Lord System. But what about the world itself? does the will of the world itself want me to make the choice to cut off the main system for it?
Lin Ziyue questioned herself in her heart, and the more she thought about it, the more confused she became.
Seagulls fly up from the pier, like paper floating from a bookshelf, chaotic but free to fly to the wider world.