The reason why Chen Mu wanted to get close to Isabella was that he also had a plan in his heart, hoping to get the inside information about the incident of the Countess Ducati from her, but he didn't expect François to be the captain of the ship, and he killed more than a dozen people with his own hands!

Chen Mu clenched his fists, his mind was full of pictures of his brother being blown off half of his head, could his brother be killed by François?

Even if he didn't kill him personally, those dead uncles would also die blindly, and the great revenge would eventually come down to François!

Moreover, Chen Mu is also silently seeking a way, if he can find out who is the whistleblower from François's mouth, he can find out this traitor, whether He Huyong is loyal or traitorous, there will be a conclusion!

Chen Mu was still thinking in his heart, but he didn't hear Bertrand's next words, after all, this news was too shocking for him!

"Chen? Old! Bertrand shouted twice, and Chen Mu came back to his senses, seeing that Prussian and Baptiste were staring at him with strange eyes, and hurriedly released his fist and said to everyone.

"I was also surprised that this incident was sensational, I didn't expect François to be the ...... involved"

Bertrand also frowned a little, and said to Chen Mu: "Chen, you are Miss Isabella's friend, that is, our friend, those thugs attacked ships, slaughtered sailors and merchants, and were unforgivable sinners, although you are from the Qing Dynasty, you are open-minded, I hope you don't have any contact with them." ”

Chen Mu naturally understood what Bertrand meant, he was the patrol captain, responsible for the security of the concession and the personal safety of the foreigners, but he followed Isabella's orders, if Chen Mu was involved with Hong Shuntang's people, it would be difficult for him to do things.

As Shi Cai can see, after Chen Mu and François stood on opposite sides, whether it was Tang Tingfang's people or Bertrand's musket team, they regarded Chen Mu as allies, hoping to reach a consensus and fight against powerful naval warriors together in the arena.

Bertrand came to remind him this time, which was also a good intention, but Chen Mu still had some doubts and said to Bertrand.

"Thank you Captain Bertrand for your kind reminder, but I'm also a little curious, Your Excellency is the captain of the patrol, and the captain should have been involved in the matter of the Countess Ducati at the beginning, right?"

This is the official business of the concession, and it is said that Bertrand cannot be leaked to the outside world, but Prussian has already stated in front of François that if Chen Mu is willing, he will become Chen Mu's godfather, and Miss Isabella actually took the initiative to let Chen Mu kiss his hand.

He is a person who is good at observing words and feelings, otherwise he would not be able to sit in the position of this captain, naturally he knows that Chen Mu is no longer an ordinary Qingguo boy, hesitated for a moment, and still said to Chen Mu.

"This matter is indeed very sensational, Chen, you are interested, I also understand it, but this is the official business of the concession, and it cannot be publicized to the public, I can only tell you this, the Countess Ducais is the pride of François, his treasure, at that time someone sent a report letter, but when the patrol team arrived, the matter had already happened, and we just did the aftermath work......"

For some reason, Bertrand breathed a sigh of relief after saying this, as if the invisible force pressing on him had suddenly disappeared, which also made him feel very subtle and surprised, and even he was startled.

The aura of this young man in front of him is too strong, it is easy for people to ignore his age, no matter what his words and deeds, Chen Mu shows maturity and stability beyond his age, and can even give people a sense of oppression.

Bertrand didn't know Chen Mu's identity, but he regarded Chen Mu as a student of Prussiantown, a Qing boy close to the French, and a man of insight who yearned for the civilization of the outside world, so he had no need to deceive Chen Mu, and Chen Mu also chose to believe him.

Thinking of this, Chen Mu said to Bertrand: "Captain, please tell Miss Isabella, I want to participate in the competitive competition, and I will never admit defeat, I want to win, I want to challenge François!" ”

Chen Mu had already had this kind of expectation earlier, Isabella and François may have some kind of bet contract, if François's people won, Isabella agreed to François's proposal, and Isabella wanted to let herself participate in the competition, just to prevent François's people from winning!

Isabella is a smart girl, she must have understood the strength of all parties in advance, she is not a weak woman, she has fought hard with Chen Mu, she thinks that Chen Mu has the ability to turn defeat into victory, then Chen Mu should have a chance of winning.

What's more, Bertrand also conveyed Isabella's meaning, and did not require Chen Mu to win the whole game, but only needed Chen Mu to win the only place for the Qing people and not let François win the whole game.

In Isabella's plan, Bertrand's musketeers should also fight for a spot, so it would be a 2-1 outcome, and François would not have won the bet.

Although these are Chen Mu's speculations, judging from the current situation, it should be the most factual speculation.

If there is no news revealed by Bertrand, Chen Mu may follow Isabella's plan, and only need to win Tang Tingfang, the person who sees the wind and steers, and chooses to surrender to the musket team and the navy, so that he can secure a place.

But Chen Mu already knew at this time that François was the real executioner, and his father and brother were very likely to die in his hands, no matter what, François was an enemy, how could Chen Mu endure it!

This opportunity can be said to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, although it is unlikely to kill François, but it must not make it easy for him, not to mention, if he challenges François, this person is arrogant and will inevitably underestimate the enemy, Chen Mu took the opportunity to raise the bet, and maybe he could also get the opportunity to find out the news of the traitor!

All kinds of considerations, winning from the competition and obtaining the qualification to challenge François has become something Chen Mu must do!

However, the unwitting Prussians and Baptiste, as well as Bertrand and others, were shocked on the spot when they heard this!

Although they all know that Chen Mu is a capable young man, after all, he is only a fourteen-year-old young man, and he actually wants to challenge François, although his courage is commendable, but his behavior is really ridiculous, and even a little self-defeating!

"Chen, how could you have such an idea!" Bertrand was also anxious, walked two steps, and said in a low voice towards Chen Mu.

"Miss Isabella has already bought several of Tang Tingfang's subordinates, what I'm afraid is that you won't be able to win, if you are too aggressive and lose this vote, it will ruin Isabella's entire plan!"

Chen Mu also suddenly realized, he thought that Isabella could afford her martial arts, but she didn't expect that this woman also did so many back-ups, and the more reason might be just because Chen Mu was a suitable Qing person.

Bertrand's tone was very urgent, and he even had some warnings, but Chen Mu had made up his mind, this was his best opportunity, and it was impossible to let it go!

"Captain, I understand your concerns, please tell Miss Isabella, either let me fight with all my might, or I will leave now!"

Bertrand grabbed Chen Mu's collar and shouted in a low voice: "Do you think you are a big man, why do you speak with such an attitude, Miss Isabella can threaten casually!" ”

Chen Mu made a sudden move, inserted his thumb between Bertran's fingers, and accurately broke his tail finger, Bertrand was in pain and struggled secretly, but the death hole was poked, and finally slowly loosened Chen Mu's neckline.

"This is my agreement with Miss Isabella, you just need to tell the truth, if you don't want to, I'll go up and tell Miss Isabella myself."

This is a secret mission given to him by Isabella, if Chen Mu is allowed to go up and make trouble, what face will there be!

Seeing that Chen Mu was soft and hard, Bertrand could only say fiercely to Chen Mu: "You are too proud, sooner or later you will regret it!" ”

Chen Mu replied coldly: "Thank you Captain Bertrand for your kind reminder and tell Miss Isabella that I will definitely win!" ”

Bertrand didn't know why Chen Mu suddenly wanted to do this, but when he saw Chen Mu's eyes, he gritted his teeth after all and walked in the direction of the main table.

After Bertrand left, the Baptistes also stepped forward and persuaded worriedly: "Chen, it is good that young people have courage and confidence, but François is too powerful, you should not challenge him easily......"

Madame Baptiste also advised: "Yes, baby, you must know that François represents the majesty of the Royal French Navy, which is inviolable......"

Chen Mu could see that the couple really cared about him, although they had only known each other for two days, they really regarded Chen Mu as a friend, and they inevitably felt warm in their hearts.

"Sir and Madam, it was Sir François who asked me to challenge him, and you all heard that, didn't you?" When Chen Mu said this, the couple was also a little speechless.

Prussiantown, who had been silent, suddenly asked: "Chen, why do you have to challenge François, your previous attitude was not like this." ”

Chen Muda was hostile to foreigners from the beginning, and he was a difficult acquaintance, Prussian was a wise old man, and it was impossible not to doubt Chen Mu's identity.

But even so, Prussian still helped Chen Mu, and Chen Mu had asked him for help earlier, hoping that he would go to the government to get himself, and Chen Mushi only asked Bertrand for news, so even if he didn't say it explicitly, Prussian should know that Chen Mu was inseparable from that case, and even Chen Mu's identity, Prussian should be clear.

Chen Mu didn't want to hide it from Prussian, because concealing it was just self-deception, so he immediately said to Prussian: "Teacher, there is an old saying in China, the enmity of parents is not shared, which means that you don't want to live under the same blue sky with your enemies......"

"I'm sorry if I put you in a dilemma, it's the world's differences and contradictions, not our personal grudges, you're still my teacher, and I'll be grateful to you, but if you're an aggressor, we'll be enemies too, and my hatred for you will be as deep as my respect for you."

Chen Mu said very frankly, and Prussian, an old man who thought he had seen everything very clearly, also showed an uncomfortable expression.

After a long time, he said to Chen Mu with compassion.

"My child, this is the original sin of this world, and how can I blame you, the Father of Heaven, who sent us servants to take away these sins?"

When Chen Mu heard this, his heart was stirred, and he couldn't calm down for a long time, he had seen many monks, all religions and sects had seen or heard of them, but he had never seen such a pure and pious person.

The young man, who was always hostile, bowed his head and kissed Prussiantown's ring.

The old priest touched Chen Mu's head, and let out old tears, feeling that his heart had never been so clean.