213. Tucker's Treasure
In this world, after occupying the general trend, no matter what you do, the effect can be twice as effective with half the effort, at least the current situation fully illustrates this.
The Fur Seals, who were once domineering in Manila, have returned to dust and dust, forever becoming a trace of history. For a moment, the bar was filled with intimidation, and although I had a drink to liven up the atmosphere again, there was already a clear fear of me, as was evident from the way the customers tried to stay away from my table.
For me, instead of worrying about my wealth, my woman, and my interests, it is better for them to fear me and fear me in their hearts.
After all, this is a chaotic world, a world without the rule of law, a world where fists reign, where the rules of civilized society are not followed, but the law of the jungle.
I didn't have any waves in my heart, but the kite didn't know what was going on, and seemed to be very excited, and gave me a "toast". However, her so-called toast was actually pouring me drink cup by glass, and it wasn't until I shouted that I couldn't do it, and she took a sip with a smile.
I wondered, what the hell is wrong with this guy? So I asked her, "Silly girl, what are you so happy about here?"
The kite smiled like a little fox: "I'm just happy!" What's wrong! ”
I could only be speechless, Arashi next to me saw that I was deflated, and laughed out loud, Mavi looked embarrassed, and the rest of the people had a natural expression, looking at the excitement.
I took another sip of wine, pursed my lips, looked at Mavi and asked helplessly, "By the way, great stalker, aren't you going to do something now?"
Ma Wei was stunned for a moment, then reacted, coughed dryly, and replied, "Mmmm! Yes, yes, yes! Now is a good time! ”
With that, he staggered to his feet and walked towards the bar.
The kite smiled and whispered: "Sir, you have found an interesting person this time, more interesting than the turtle of Haleha, and more honest than Lakshen, it's really not bad!"
Hearing this, Halleha shook his glass vigorously in protest, and Lakshin coughed twice with a straight face, but they both knew that the wind was strong on the pillow, and finally reluctantly touched a glass and began to drink sullenly.
Just as Kite and Lan Xiao were showing off their flowers, Mavi had already walked to the bar and said something to the boss, who nodded and got ready with Sissi.
After a while, it seemed that what Mavi wanted was ready, the kid looked at it, nodded, and waited for Sissi and the little errand to move a small table and put it in front of the bar, Mavi jumped up without saying a word.
I saw this guy raise his glass and shout, "Ladies! Gentlemen! Check it out here! Look here! ”
There was a commotion in the bar, and many people shouted, "Mavi! What are you going to say? Does Mr. Sun still want everyone to drink? ”
Everyone next to him burst into laughter. Ma Wei raised the cup high and shouted loudly, "My captain, Mr. Sun, let me bring you three words!"
As he spoke, he continued to shout: "First, I wish everyone here a smooth sail next time!"
This is the favorite of every guy who spends all year on the sea. After all, for these people, the sea is a treasure full of dangers, and it is desirable to return with a full load, but what everyone is more eager for is to be able to return safely.
So almost everyone shouted together: "Good weather!" After speaking, in the laughter, everyone raised their glasses and drank a full glass. Anyway, I'm in for a treat, so they don't have to save it, and they tend to empty the hotel.
But I don't mind, to put it bluntly, a few gold coins, why not?
When everyone had finished drinking, Mavi raised his glass again and shouted, "Second cup, may everyone return from the sea with a full load!" ”
The drinkers in the bar raised their glasses again and shouted in unison, "Come home!" ”
A pirate with a scarred face finished drinking and shouted inarticulately: "It's better to find a girl with a good figure to be happy!" Mary in the willow courtyard is good! ”
As soon as he finished speaking, a long-bearded sailor with gray hair on the other side shouted: "Stop bragging! Quinn, your little sprouts, under Maria's attack, are less than ten, you must disarm! ”
There was a lot of laughter all around, a laugh that only men could understand. The Quinn blushed, pointed at the sailor who spoke, and shouted, "Francis, if you can support the number of ten, come here and talk big!" ”
In the midst of the laughter around him, Francis laughed, raised his glass to Quinn and said, "There is a chance to compare!" ”
Quinn immediately raised his glass and said, "After the next return!" ”
The atmosphere in the bar became more and more lively, and many people stopped drinking, waiting for Mavi's third sentence.
And Ma Wei also lived up to expectations, raised his glass for the third time, and shouted: "Third, all of you here are men who have traveled from south to north, as long as you have valuable information in your hands, you can go to Mr. Sun to exchange money!" From one gold coin! If you are a capable navigator, come and report to Mr. Sun! In the Blade Sea Chamber of Commerce, you can get a higher salary than the second officer of the St. Martin! ”
As soon as these words came out, the gentleman in the house suddenly fell silent, and then suddenly a violent noise broke out! There are a lot of sailors and navigators in the bar, but there are only ones who can give such a high price!
The San Martin, the flagship of the Spanish Armada that traverses the Mediterranean, Atlantic and African seas! Who doesn't know the people who walk on the sea? But how much St. Martin's second mate gets, they don't know, in fact, I don't know, but advertising, there's no need to tell the truth, right? But my fleet salary is really high!
After arguing for a while, a navigator sitting in the corner called out, "Stalker Mavi, how does Mr. Sun confirm the value of information?" What kind of guarantee do you rely on to make so much money? ”
Mavi stared at the guy and sneered, "Just because we are the sea of blades!" If you don't believe me, ask the Fur Dog Gang! ”
As soon as these words came out, the navigator suddenly fell silent. The people here are first-hand witnesses, and I had no trouble sending the Fur Seals, the tyrants of Manila's ports, to hell. Ask the Fur Seals? Are you tired of being alive? In this era of supreme strength, fist is reputation. Fists are proof of that!
At the same time, this is also a secret warning to those who are ready to move, don't use false information to fool people, otherwise, everyone understands.
Under Mavi's combination of soft and hard, many people who were eager to try it suddenly shrank back, and no one wanted to joke with their lives. However, there are still many people who seem to have ideas, but they are all hiding behind, waiting for others to be the first to come out.
I'm not in a hurry, and under the reward, there will be a brave father. There is nothing in this world that cannot be solved by one gold coin, and if there is, then use two.
Sure enough, as I was halfway down the glass in my hand, a figure walked over. I squinted at him, he was not tall, in his forties, rosacea, dark red hair was almost half gray, his face was wrinkled, and he looked much older than his actual age! He walked ten paces away from me, and I smelled a ...... The taste of the sea!
And I'm sure this guy must have no family, because absolutely no woman can stand this smell - this guy hasn't taken a shower in half a year, to say the least! I'm sure of it!
Kite and Arashi frowned, and made an excuse to run to the bar. A few of us men looked at this guy with unchanged faces, to see what he wanted to say.
"Ahem! Mr. Sun! May the god of the sea bless you! My name is Tucker! The old sailor introduced himself: "Once I was a gentleman from Seville, oh, I also have the title of Lord. But on that trip to sea ten years ago, I had a tsunami, so I lost my boat, my fortune and this right leg! Otherwise, these people around me would still call me Mr. Tucker instead of Old Tucker as they used to! ”
I couldn't help but laugh when he introduced himself, and I said regretfully, "That's a pity, old Tucker, what do you want to tell me?" ”
Old Tucker muttered two words in his mouth, and put his trembling hands into his arms, but he didn't take them out for a long time. I don't know if he's really reluctant, or if he's performing, well, his marketing strategy! But I didn't care, I continued to pick up my glass and take a sip with a smile on my face.
Old Tucker saw that I was not in a hurry, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Sun, this is the treasure map I got many years ago, and it is said to be a treasure map left behind by the One Piece King of the South Seas!" It's definitely a one-of-a-kind book, and there is no second copy! ”
I smiled faintly and said, "I haven't heard of any One Piece in the South Seas. Can a thing with two small sampans be called a pirate? How much money do you want? ”
Old Tucker was silent for a long time, looked up at me, and said, "I want ten gold coins!" After speaking, without waiting for me to speak, he continued to add: "I want you to leave here on my behalf, with so much money, I will die!" ”
I sneered and said, "Ten gold coins!" Are you crazy? ”
When the people around me heard my words, they suddenly let out a loud laugh! Quite a few people laughed and shouted, "Look at that! Old Tucker pitched his treasure map for the hundredth time, but failed again! ”
"Yes, yes, that's the only one! But he never shows it to others, who knows if it's a ghost drawing! ”
"This guy is really a lion with a big mouth! Open your mouth for ten gold coins! ”
"Hahahahaha! I won, take the money! You dare bet on Old Tucker to win! Take it, take it! ”
Old Tucker's face flushed as he complied with the laughter around him. He lowered his head and was about to turn around and leave, when he suddenly heard my voice behind him: "Such a precious treasure map, you only need ten gold coins?" I'll give you twenty! Pay in one lump sum! ”
Old Tucker turned his head in shock, looked at me fixedly, and asked for a while, "Mr. Sun, what are you talking about?" ”
I smiled and said, "I'll give you twenty gold coins, pay it all at once!" I promise you your conditions, take you out of here, and if you wish, you can also work as a sailor on my ship. I have one condition, though! ”
Old Tucker's excited beard trembled slightly, and he said excitedly, "Yes! Yes! Mr. Sun, what are your conditions? ”
I frowned and said, "Go take a shower and change your clothes right away!" Twenty gold coins is enough to squander you for a few years! Straighten yourself out and come to me with your treasure map right now! ”
Old Tucker heard it clearly this time, he thought about it, and suddenly made up his mind, pulled the treasure map out of his bosom, walked over quickly, and bent down and handed it to me.
I frowned and smiled, "I didn't say I was going to give you money now!" At least until you've taken a shower! If you hold gold coins in such a state, gold coins will be unhappy! ”
Old Tucker smiled quite contentedly, and said softly: "No, Mr. Sun! Before, this treasure map was worthless, so I put it on me. It's worth twenty gold coins now, and I don't dare take it! ”
I stared at him with squinted eyes and asked, "You're not afraid that I'll run away with the treasure map?" Or don't admit it? ”
Old Tucker's eyes showed a hint of cunning, and he said with a slight confident arrogance: "Mr. Sun, you yourself, or the reputation of the Blade Sea Chamber of Commerce, are not worth more than just these twenty gold coins!" After saying that, the crowd around him who were watching the joke was stunned, and walked away.
I don't care what the people around me say. The kite had already returned to her seat, grabbed my arm and whispered, "Sir, what the hell are you up to now?" Why spend so much money on such a broken picture? ”
I gently rubbed the worn piece of paper in my right hand and smiled slightly, "No! This is a treasure map! The most precious treasure map ......"