Lu Gui and his pirate group, although they have just entered the park, have surpassed many old groups in popularity, and many people are waiting for them to arrive on the island where he will stop next.

And for all this, Lu Gui could guess but didn't take it to heart, he was now walking towards the abandoned shipyard where Joe was with Buck and Annie.

Walking on the road leading to the south of the city, looking at the cars and cranes that can be seen everywhere around, Lu Gui has the feeling of returning to his previous life when he visited a heavy factory.

The whole city is divided into three parts, the east of the city is the administrative area, the north of the city is the living area, and the west and south of the city are the shipbuilding area.

The main thing Seongnam does is the construction of ship hulls, so these equipment can be found everywhere.

Joe's shipyard was near the coast, and it was once a place where merchants and merchants were shuttling, but now it was empty and nowhere to be seen.

Lu Gui and the three of them stood at the door, looking at the depressed scene, and they really couldn't understand how the apprentice of the dignified mayor was mixed up like this.

Very appropriately, the three of them were just about to lift their feet to enter, when the half-broken plaque of the shipyard was blown by the wind and fell down with a "clang".

"It's a special way to welcome.

Is he alone in there? How long has he been living alone like this? ”

Lu Gui kicked aside the plaque that was blocking his feet and continued to walk inside.

"It's been almost two years, and he's the only one in it, and he basically doesn't go out except for buying supplies to live."

Anne said as she walked as she recounted the information she had found.

"Still an otaku."

Lu Gui smiled, the tavern owner, Uncle Hans, rarely mentioned his son, and every time he talked about it, he pouted as if he didn't bother to mention it.

So Lu Gui doesn't know too much about Joe's character, I hope it's not too difficult to get along with, and he's ready to kidnap the other party to his boat.

After all, when sailing on the sea, there are too many dangers, both for people and for ships.

Without a good boatman, no matter how good the boat is, it can't help but drive.

The trio crossed an overgrown road, over a mountain of decaying garbage, and gradually approached where Joe lived.

A vast warehouse where everyone in the city knows he lives.

There was no door to the warehouse, so the three of them walked in directly, and then they saw a bearded man sleeping on a rocking chair in the middle of the warehouse.

On the walls on both sides of the warehouse, there are all kinds of tools, from large to small, neatly and cleanly.

On the other side, there are plastered drawings of the development of various ships, ranging from rough drafts to detailed design drawings.

A huge work table is placed in the innermost part of the warehouse, and behind the table is a five- or six-meter-high bookcase, which is full of books, arranged in different categories.

And the most surprising thing is that Joe is sleeping, because behind his rocking chair, there is a dummy made of several pieces of wood, which is shaking the rocking chair and fanning Joe.

"Robots?"

"Devil Fruit Abilities?"

Buck and Anne said in surprise.

Especially Annie, when she investigated before, she had never heard of the other party having this ability.

"Not like a robot? Devil Fruits have a greater chance.

But this ability,It's quite a match for otaku.。 ”

"Who are you? Did you ask me to design a sea vessel?

It's not time to go to work, didn't you see that the door says two o'clock in business hours? ”

Qiao's voice was loud, he opened his eyes and looked at Lu Gui and the three of them, and waved his hand to signal them to leave.

"I did ask you to design a sea ship, but until then, Al. Hans asked me to see you and give you a message.

Do you want to hear it? ”

In fact, the tavern owner didn't have anything to say, after all, he felt that the sea was so big, it was impossible for Lu Gui to meet his son.

"Oh, you know the old man? From the West Sea! ”

When Joe heard Hans's name, he immediately got up, looked at Lu Gui suspiciously, and asked.

"Of course, I worked as a waitress in your father's tavern for a few months, and because of my good work, I got a raise."

Lu Gui walked over, pulled over a wooden chair, and sat down opposite Joe.

"I can know that the old man runs a tavern, and I can say his name accurately, it seems that you didn't lie to me, haha.

How is the old man, he hasn't been back for eight or nine years, he is in good health! ”

After making sure that Lu Gui was not lying, Jo wiped the beard off his face and laughed and asked about Hans.

"When I went to sea, he was in good health, and he sat at the bar all day to study and make the perfect drink, but as for the taste, I don't say you should know it!"

Speaking of this, Lu Gui's tone was quite disgusted.

"Hahahaha, of course I know that the reason why I went to sea is that I don't want to try his wine.

What is your name, young man, I am so happy to meet you today. ”

Joe's body moved forward and moved closer to Lu Gui, his height of three meters, coupled with his burly size, even if he was sitting, he was much taller than the average person.

"My name is Lu Gui, the captain of the Clover Pirates, and these two are my crew, Buck and Annie.

When I came to this island, I heard your name and came to you.

How's it going, have you had time lately? Help me build a pirate ship. ”

"No problem, I didn't expect Lu Gui that you are not very old, and you are still the captain of a pirate group.

Just let me the news that the old man is safe, and I'll design and build a great pirate ship for you for free.

This Buck brother and Annie beauty also sit, the place is a little shabby, don't dislike it, haha! ”

Joe behaved very boldly, patting his chest and reassuring.

Such an atmospheric guy, his popularity will not be bad, and he doesn't have a single friend.

Lu Gui was puzzled, and he didn't ask this for the time being, but directly said his idea of recruiting him into the pirates.

When you get along with heroic people, you can't hide it, for them the impression score is very important, and it's easy to say anything;

Otherwise, no matter how much you say to flatter, it will have no effect.

"You're direct enough, but I can't leave here yet, so you'd better find someone else."

Joe declined Lu Gui's invitation, as if there was still something to be done on the island.

But Lu Gui is not a person who gives up so easily, besides, Joe, who can defeat other competitors on the island and let Glenn be accepted as an apprentice, naturally has the ability to say much.

So under the sunglasses, Clover emerged, and Lu Gui wanted to use his mind-reading ability to understand the cause and effect, and try to help Joe solve the big obstacle to leaving here.

"Why don't you leave? Frankly, before coming here, we asked you about your current situation.

Break with the teacher, not treated well by the islanders, and live alone in this abandoned shipyard.

After wasting the years like this, it is better to go to sea with us. ”

Lu Gui's words made Qiao silent for a moment, and the thoughts in his heart naturally emerged.

[Naturally, I wanted to go to sea and swim all over the world on a boat I built myself.

It's just that at this time, there is something I want in this city, a copy of the design materials of ancient warships, with which I can probably refine my design concept and create warships that surpass the current level.

Unfortunately, the teacher didn't approve of my idea and refused to give me the information. So, I won't leave until the information is in hand.

As for the estrangement of the others, haha, the ordinary islanders didn't have much to do with me, and the shipbuilders were mediocre people with no dreams, and they didn't qualify to be my friends. 】

I thought so in my heart, but Joe didn't say much.

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Lu Gui, I don't want to lie, so don't ask.

Let's talk about your boat, if you have any ideas, I can design them according to your preferences. ”

"It's okay, but we still have two crew members who haven't come, so you better design a rough framework first, and then discuss what ideas to add when we're all together."

Lu Gui hid the greenery in his eyes, and then said with a smile.

"Okay, what materials are you going to use to build the ship, I will design the structure and shape of the ship according to the materials."

"Vajra wood. Think about it first, let's go and bring the other two over. ”

Lu Gui said, beckoning Buck and Anne to leave.

“OK！” Joe gestured.

Leaving the scrap shipyard, Lu Gui and the three of them walked on the way back, Anne, who had not spoken before, looked at the pensive Lu Gui and couldn't help asking:

"Are you still thinking about how to get Joe on board?"

"Yes, what do you think of him as a person?"

"New contact, I don't understand, it's not good to evaluate.

However, my domineering spirit has recently improved, and I can distinguish the good and evil aura in a person.

Joe has always had good intentions flowing through him, and he shouldn't be a bad person. ”

Buck shook his head at first, then spoke of his new abilities.

"Awesome, Buck, we don't have to worry about not being able to distinguish between good guys and bad guys in the future."

Lu Gui said in admiration.

"What do you think, Anne?"

"Judging from the information of the investigation, Qiao shipbuilding's craftsmanship has nothing to say, and perseverance and perseverance are also indispensable to be able to gain a foothold here as a foreigner.

And after nearly two years of isolation, he doesn't seem to be affected at all, which does not have an optimistic attitude, and it is difficult to persevere.

As for Lu Gui's inquiry, he chose not to say it, and he was unwilling to find a reason to prevaricate, which shows that he is a good person.

Therefore, I think Joe can be a deep friend, and there is no problem in pulling him on the boat. ”

Anne said this with a confident glint in her eyes and a radiant look.

Lu Gui couldn't help but applaud her when she heard it, but she underestimated the other party's analytical ability before.

"Since he has so many merits, let's pull him to our ship.

You go and meet Belle and them, and then wait for me at Joe, and I'll meet the mayor here. ”

"Is it up to his teacher to let Joe join us?"

Anne asked suspiciously, she didn't understand how Lu Gui knew.

"Be smart, don't ask why, go back and tell you when you get a chance."

"Alright then, I'll see you later."

"Let's go first, Captain!"

After Lu Gui said goodbye to the two, he identified the direction and walked towards the east of the city.