Walking out of the port, with a fresh sea breeze coming to his face, Ding Xiaoyi looked at the strange world in front of him.

It was located in the gentlest part of the hillside below, and was densely packed with similar dilapidated wooden sheds, mostly temporary dwellings for dock workers.

They may have a home in the town back.

But there is still a distance from the past, and no one can say when the work on the dock will be there.

It could be night, it could be daytime.

Encountering an abnormal situation, there are examples of not seeing a cargo ship for several days.

In short, there are more monks and less porridge, and whoever grabs it is whoever's.

Maybe you've missed a job when you go home.

So these workers tend to find a random place to stay here on their own.

Not far from the port, over a high place, at the foot of the hill, you can see a small town of gray wood.

The buildings in the town are chaotic and intertwined, giving people a dark and old feeling, and a large number of women and children wearing shabby clothes can be faintly seen.

The reason why it is in this place is because of the reason to prevent high tides.

However, because of the unique location of Paradise Island, there are not many times when the tide rises.

Only two or three times a year, people have long been accustomed to the law, and it is estimated that at about the same time, they will hide behind the walls of the lower layer of Paradise Island with their things.

"Krutu, leave these untouchables alone, let's go straight to the middle level, this is the dirty and smelly sewer, God, I really wish there were a few more tides to wash them away!"

Facing the dirty and messy environment around him, Belan pinched his nose without concealing it, with a look of disgust.

Ding Xiaoyi frowned, disgusted by Belan's words.

He was born in a protected area, and he grew up in a wealthy environment.

Although grandpa limited himself to spending lavishly, he never satisfied himself with food, drink, clothing and housing.

In addition, even if there is a gap between the rich and the poor in the protected area, there is no such environment.

And when I first came into contact with it, it was still in the psionic space, the little match girl.

Look at the five or six-year-old children in front of them, running around with their bare butts.

Ding Xiaoyi couldn't help but think of the little girl's naked feet and selling cigarettes to herself, and she instantly felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.

"You may not have been back for a long time, the situation here is different from what you have been exposed to before, believe me, Beran said this, it is definitely not without reason."

Abel seemed to notice that something was wrong with Ding Xiaoyi's eyes, so he opened his mouth to explain to Belan:

"In fact, in the past two years, the middle level of Paradise Island has been trying to absorb some people from the bottom to increase the population of the middle area.

Therefore, many policies and preferential treatment have been made.

But the results were not ideal.

Some people send their daughters to the middle level, not to let them learn knowledge, but to send them to the middle level of the clubhouse.

Because it can be sold at a higher price.

As for the boys, you see, over there, there is a new training ground run by a pirate regiment, and you can go in and teach basic weapons training and navigational knowledge.

Most people put their children inside, intending to let them out and become pirates.

After all, these people often see spendthrift pirates with a lot of money in their hands, and think that being a pirate is a really lucrative job.

There are too few people who are really willing to send their children to middle schools. ”

When Abel said this, he couldn't help but feel sorry.

As a pirate, he knew exactly what a pirate was like.

Only third-rate pirates would rob those freighters.

A true pirate is to explore the uncharted seas.

While looking for treasure, of course, you have to fight the aliens and plunder them.

The risk is very high, after all, those aliens are very fierce.

But the benefits are also proportional.

This is the life of a happy life, chic and free navigation, but the price of freedom is definitely not expensive.

Of course, Abel is also aware of the characteristics of the pirate profession.

So he was not embarrassed to put gold on his face and called himself an explorer.

But if he had children, he would never let them become a pirate who could die at any time.

Abel's explanation surprised him.

There is even a little shock, there will be such a ruthless and selfish parent who will send their children into the fire pit?

"Master, the environment determines everything, this is their way of survival, after all, this is not a protected area, there is no selfishness, the purpose of everything is just to live!"

Wangcai understands the truth better than Ding Xiaoyi.

When Ding Xiaoyi heard this, a wry smile appeared in his heart, and he didn't know what to say.

Suddenly, I remembered a sentence from "Removing the Spirit": "We carry the weight and walk, we are unknown." ”

For a while, I don't know whether to say that I am happy or moved, but there is a strong friction between reality and my own cognition.

Perhaps at this time, we can realize that although the union and the alliance are constantly rubbing against each other, they are surprisingly consistent in protecting their homeland.

"Get in the car!"

Beran summoned the carriage, and the three of them rode in the carriage and headed straight for the middle of Paradise Island.

After passing through the huge walls of the lower district, the guards checked the documents presented by Belan, opened the slings, and let them in.

The middle area is actually very large, and the highest point is already halfway up the mountain.

Terraced buildings make the streets look very narrow and dark.

Coupled with the city walls, the rest of the city, except for some places on higher grounds, is in a gloomy environment.

Occasionally, when a sea breeze blows, the wind weaves along the arc of the city walls and through the streets, making the wind unusually harsh.

"Ahead is my manor, we can have a good meal tonight, and then take a hot bath and get a good night's sleep!"

Belan pointed to the top manor, holding the box in one hand, and excitedly introduced it.

It is a very well-lit area with many banana trees.

It's also an earning industry.

Every year, these bananas can be sold for some money, but not much, and the expenses of barely maintaining the estate are still okay.

"You're pretty good at choosing a place."

Ding Xiaoyi took a look at the manor, the location was very good, when the carriage pulled the three of them up, the sun shone in, and he instantly felt that the gloomy moisture on his body dissipated.

Belan looked proud about this, this manor, but he bought it with a lot of effort.

Excellent location with exceptional lighting.

On top of that, standing here is a great way to look down on the middle and lower floors, with a panoramic view of the harbor in the distance.

He liked the feeling, even when he was pulling a slave girl for a deep conversation.

I don't forget to look at the scenery in front of me, as if I am communicating with the whole world.

That moment is the moment to liberate your soul.

Just thinking about it, Belan suddenly realized something.

After his hand gently stroked his crotch,

He immediately withdrew his hand.

His expression was in a trance for a moment, but when he saw the box in his arms, he seemed to have found the backbone again.

When the carriage stopped, the male slave who was cleaning outside the door saw his master get off the carriage.

One immediately went in to report the news, while the other hurried forward.

"Prepare cheese, wine, grilled meat, oh, and bread, and tidy up the two best rooms!"

Belan looked proud, turned around after speaking, and said a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry, the Xia Ren chef is very expensive, and I can't afford to hire it, but there is a Fran among my male slaves, and the taste of cooking is still good." ”

"Hehe, Xia Ren Cook, you want to eat fart!"

Abel glanced at him, even in the reserve, it is not easy to find a Xia person to be a chef.

After all, Xia Ren, who has a little craftsmanship, can open a restaurant in a random place and be the boss himself.

Not to mention that in this vast sea, the cost of finding a professional Xia chef is enough to make those who live in the upper echelons of Paradise Island feel a toothache.

If the Union ruled the reserve, and the union ruled the power, then the Xia people ruled the table.

It's definitely not going to be a joke.

There is such a century-old joke.

When the earth shook greatly.

The Francois fled the disaster, and the first thing to rescue was the artwork, which was their romance.

When the Nordics fled from the disaster, the first thing they rescued was their literature, which was their knowledge.

Americans flee from disasters and never forget to carry a gun, which is their safety.

The Yamato clan fled the disaster and brought a thick comic. This is their pride.

When the Xia people fled the disaster, they carried pots and pans on their backs and carried a bag of grain.

The rest of the people were laughing at the Xia people for being stupid.

A hundred years later.

The art of the Franks became an expensive luxury item sought after by the world.

The literature of the Norsemen became a valuable source of historiography.

The Americans maintained order with guns.

The manga of the Yamato clan was not appreciated, but a 260G USB flash drive was the hope for the revival of the Yamato clan.

When these people are busy at the end of the day's work.

Whether it's near a high-end restaurant or a humble eatery in the streets.

Even those snacks that deserve their names.

In the end, they were often greeted with a smile from the Xia people.

In the eyes of people who are either amazed or satisfied, they harvest the money in their pockets.

Although it is just a joke, it is enough to show what a whimsical idea it is to ask a Xia man to be a cook.

"I'm tired, you eat, give me a room, undisturbed, I want to rest!"

Ding Xiaoyi rejected the idea of eating and bathing with them.

In fact, he was also very hungry, but thinking that Chen Lao had prepared a hot meal for himself at home, he was instantly not interested in the so-called barbecue and bread in Beilan's mouth.

I have already accompanied them through hardships, so let's forget about the hardships together.

"Do you want someone to bring the food to you later??"

Beran asked with concern.

"No, just don't bother me."

Ding Xiaoyi repeated this sentence again, and his cold cheeks showed a little impatience, which instantly made Belan's next nonsense swallowed back into his stomach.

Immediately asked people to prepare a large room facing the sun for Ding Xiaoyi.

Ding Xiaoyi closed the door heavily, locked the doors and windows, and carefully inspected every corner of the room.

It wasn't until I was sure that there was no problem with the security that I took out the black iron key in my hand.