Separation always makes people feel complicated, no matter when and where.

Because of the division of forces, we expanded our fleet again in the port of Luanda. Of course, there are no good ships for sale in this place, and in order to proceed with maximum efficiency, we buy almost all the second-hand ships in the shipyard that are in good overall condition!

The three newly purchased boats, a fifteen-year-old Karak, the largest and best one I could buy, arranged for Hua Mei's fleet to fit in just the standard formation of five boats. And I added two frigates to the Venetian battleships that I retained.

This is a small vessel, roughly between the fifth and sixth classes when measured by a sixth-class vessel. The load of sailors is less than 40 people, the speed of the ship is very fast, the steering is flexible, and the artillery is slightly equal to none, which plays more of a role in early warning and response.

But it's enough for me, my trip to the north this time is not long, the probability of fighting is very low, after arriving in St. George, in addition to looking for a miracle doctor, there is also waiting for Chen Kui, enriching his strength, and then turning around and going back to take revenge!

Of course, to be honest, I don't have much interest in this kind of battle that doesn't play a decisive role. After thinking about it for the past few days, I already have a new plan! But it's a long process, and it takes a lot of time to pile up, as well as some chance and luck, so let's see when the time comes.

On the afternoon of the third day, we prepared to divide our troops into two routes and go north and south according to the established plan. Standing on the pier, the hot and humid south wind blowing on my face made me feel quite depressed. I looked at Hua Mei fixedly and said, "I am going to East Africa, not for merit, but for self-preservation." If you can fight, you will fight, and if you can't, you will retreat early. You can't fight to the death for those marginal interests. Safety first! ”

Hua Mei looked at me, smiled slightly, and said after a while: "I was a little reckless before, and it was because I was in a bad mood and had no obstacles. But now it's different, and I'm naturally safety first. I just hope that Qilan will come to support you as soon as possible. ”

I nodded, but I didn't know what to say. After a while, Fang asked: "Frost ...... Do you still have it with you? ”

Hua Mei showed a strange expression, touched it from her arms, and took out a short dagger wrapped in purple brocade, judging from the handle of the knife, it was undoubtedly frosty.

For a while, we were speechless, and after a long time, we said, "Put it away!" Be sure to take care of it! ”

Hua Mei nodded silently and put away the frost. Looking at the facial expression, she seems to have something to say. But seeing that I didn't speak, Hua Mei sighed slightly and said, "Treasure!" I'm leaving! Qi Lan"

Then, he turned around and went away. Before Yang Xien left, he glanced at me, shook his head, and followed.

Watching the fleet move farther and farther, I was silent for a long time. Lan was behind me, and suddenly whispered, "Sir, let's go too!" Now we are leaving, and we will almost arrive at St. George's at dawn after tomorrow. ”

I hummed and was about to speak, when Lan suddenly said, "Mr. is soft-hearted again, isn't he?"

I turned my head to look at Arashi, and she looked at me with a smile on her face. Seeing that there was no one around, Lan lowered his head slightly and said softly: "Sir, after I was in distress that day, I thought that I would have no luck, but I didn't expect you to fly over to save me!"

As he spoke, he looked at me with love in his eyes. I didn't know how to answer, I could only grin. Lan looked at me and said faintly: "I will never forget the kindness of Mr." I will not fail you in this life! I also hope that Mr. will not lose the love of the kite! ”

I know that Lan seems to have forgiven Hua Mei again when he sees me, and he is afraid that I will forget my promise. I sighed softly, thought about it, and said, "Don't worry! In my lifetime, I will not live up to the kite, nor to you. ”

After speaking, he gently hugged Lan. She tensed at first, then relaxed, and gently wrapped her arms around my waist. The south wind was blowing on my back, warm, but Lan in my arms was trembling slightly......

Our small fleet also set sail. The three ships, in the order of the frigate in front and the flagship in the rear, headed north for St. George.

Half a day later, our fleet was again around Sao Tome and Principe. Looking at the familiar scene in the storm that day, the people around were all sighing.

The fiasco of that day is still deeply imprinted in the hearts of every survivor, including me. I didn't choose revenge right away, but I kept this hatred in my heart! I will definitely pay back all the pain they gave me that day!

I swear by my own personality of two lifetimes!

Port St. George is not far away, and I stood on the bow of the ship and could already see the buildings of Port St. George!

Some people wonder that the modern Port of St. George is a Caribbean port located in the territory of the Bahamas, but in the Middle Ages, Spanish, Portuguese, British, and French navigators also referred to the area of Lagos and Ogun at the southern tip of modern Nigeria as St. George.

It's not hard to see why, just as there are still many places called Victoria Harbour, St. George's is just a popular name.

The modern one is the former capital of Nigeria and the largest port city in West Africa. It is also the largest city in West Africa. Lagos is located at the southwestern tip of Nigeria, along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, and consists of six small islands and a continental part of the Ogun River estuary.

The city was developed in earnest in the 17th century, when English and Portuguese colonists alternated efforts to develop the city. In modern times, Lagos has become known as the "Venice of West Africa", which shows the status of this port city in the local area.

Let's call it St. George, as was customary at the time. It is a typical subtropical savannah climate, divided into dry and rainy seasons throughout the year. This is the time when the characteristics of the dry season are most pronounced.

When we landed from Victoria Harbour, the dry wind blowing from the north-eastern Sahara during the Hamadan period made my lips feel like they were about to crack!

According to Hua Mei, if you want to find anyone in St. George's, you must go to the Seahorse Bar next door to the pier and find a guy called "Trumpeter" - that is, the owner of the bar. He can take us to the person we are looking for.

I took seven or eight people, and as soon as I landed, I went into the Seahorse Bar with a big signboard.

The port bars here are no different from those elsewhere. Dirty doors, dark floors, noisy crowds, bad smells. When we came in, most of the dark-skinned guys turned their heads to look at us.

In those eyes, some of them wanted to find some errands, and some of them simply regarded us as fat sheep. But when I saw that one of the others was carrying a short musket at his waist, the guys who were fat sheep converged their eyes.

I gave Mavi a look and led the rest of the group to a half-empty table. The two people who were originally sitting at the table saw us menacing, and they consciously went to the long table with their wine glasses. So this piece became a special session for our group.

When Mavi arrived at the bar, he was also very direct, took out a gold coin, threw it to the boss who saw the gold coin's eyes lit up, and exchanged it for a barrel of fine rum at a price three glasses higher. The boss also knew that people who usually spend a lot of money on wine are drunkards who don't want to drink, so after asking the younger brother to send the wine to our table, he continued to talk with Ma Wei, who stayed at the bar and did not leave.

"Dude! Go ahead! What kind of alcohol do you want to buy? The lewd boss known as the "trumpeter" leaned back on the bar and looked at Mavi with a look in his eyes.

Mavi picked up a glass of barley wine, took a sip, and was not in a hurry to speak, but looked left and right, and said with a smile: "You have a good place!" No wonder people recommend it and say that as long as it's around you, you can find it! ”

The "trumpeter" was stunned for a moment, but when he heard what Mavi meant, he came prepared, and suddenly changed his attitude, his expression was much more serious, and he lowered his voice and said: "It turned out to be recommended by a regular customer!" Well, then I won't beat around the bush, this brother, since someone recommended it, you should know that I have a lot of money! ”

Mavi took out a small bag, shook it a few times, and smiled, "You will get what you deserve." ”

The "trumpeter" swept his eyes around the bag, and said in a lower voice: "Say it! Who are you looking for? Harry the Butcher? Or Black Knife Frank? ”

Mavi's eyes swept around the "Trumpeter's" face, Fang retracted his smile, and said in a low voice: "The person I'm looking for is Venom Karasim!" ”

Hearing this name, the "trumpeter" changed his complexion greatly, he seemed to tremble, and Fang said with a gloomy face: "What are you kidding?" Brothers! If you're here to make trouble, I'm not afraid of a few of your guys' short guns! ”

As he spoke, the "trumpeter" reached into the counter and shook something back and forth. Listening to sounds should also be something like firearms.

Mavi crooked her mouth and smiled, pushed the money bag in the direction of the "trumpeter", and said in a low voice: "The boss lady is very sick, and the boss has given a death order, you must find Venom Karasim!" It is said that no one but him can cure this disease! ”

The "trumpeter" looked left and right and whispered, "It's not a matter of money!" Venom Karasim is notoriously brutal! After he went into seclusion, many people wanted to find out his whereabouts, some wanted to heal, some wanted revenge, but all of them died! Die to his venom! ”

As he spoke, he pushed the money bag on the table in my direction, and said a little viciously: "Gold coins are good things, but if you have a life to earn, you have to have a life to spend!" Brother, take it back! I don't make this money! ”

As he spoke, two big men came out from behind the counter! looks at the height of about 1.9 meters, the muscles are tense, and he has a big belly, and he looks like a thug or something. Listening to the "trumpeter" speak politely, the two immediately stood behind Mavi, with a posture of wanting to drive people away.

Mavi couldn't help but laugh dumbly, he gently tapped the bar table with his right index finger, and smiled at the "trumpeter": "That's it, I'll make a trick for you!" After reading it, you decide whether to take this order or not! ”

The "trumpeter" patted the table impatiently and said, "I don't have the heart to watch any tricks!" Take your money and ...... it."

Before the word "roll" could be spoken, just as Mavi's finger pointed to one of the big guys behind him, a gunshot "boom" was heard not far away! A projectile flew by at such a fast speed that it broke the big man's small, unicorn-like pigtail that stood up on top of his head!

The big man just felt a chill on the top of his head! When I reached out to touch it again, I directly touched Le's hair stubble close to my scalp! Frightened, the whole body was like a sieve of chaff, and the beads of sweat rolled down his back! I didn't dare to say a word and was stupid in place!

Not far away, he retracted the short gun, leisurely reloaded, and after a while, he held the short gun in his hand and looked fixedly in the direction of the bar.

The whole bar was silent and silent! Someone dared to shoot in the "Seahorse" bar, or directly aimed at one of the two thugs of the "Trumpeter"! The drinkers immediately knew that we were not from a simple background, we were not an ordinary caravan, and we were not fat sheep in the eyes of many people! That short gun is not a frightening ornament, but a murder weapon that kills people in minutes!

When everything was quiet, Mavi's laughter came again: "Look! Interesting trick, isn't it? If you don't like it, I'll make another one for you! ”

As he spoke, his finger was about to point to the "trumpeter" himself!

The "trumpeter" was suddenly shocked and cried out: "Don't! Stop it! I take orders! I take orders! ”

Mavi smiled slightly, pushed the money bag to the "trumpeter" again, and said, "So much harmony! Why not make money if you have money! ”

The "trumpeter" gritted his teeth and was about to take the money bag, but Mavi held it down again and sneered: "I hope you can sell me the right 'wine'!" If it's not genuine, or it's greasy, you're going to change your name to 'Dumb Trumpeter'! Believe me, this is not a threat. ”

The "Trumpeter" gritted his teeth and said, "You'd better not find the venom!" Otherwise, you will be poisoned by him, and you will not be able to rely on me! ”

A bright smile suddenly appeared on Mavi's face and said, "Of course, pay the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other!" After the money and goods are paid, as long as the goods are suitable, no one cares about what you want to sell! ”

The atmosphere eased up, and the deal was officially negotiated.