Chapter 208: Arriving at Matsushima
In a sea where there are no islands, Xiao Che and the others meet other merchant ships. Everyone is a human warrior, and it can be regarded as fate to meet here. So Xiao Che used one of the two large ships as a place to entertain these people.
These people saw that Xiao Che's fleet actually had two merchant ships of this size. I admire his strength very much. After all, for businessmen, wealth is the most important thing. These two big ships are enough to prove Xiao Che's financial strength.
These merchants came from different islands. This is a must-stop on your way to that area of Matsushima. That's why so many trade ships will pass here.
Through talking with them, Xiao Che and they learned that something big had happened on Bibo Island. It turns out that the madness of the Sea Clan now is because of the legendary Poseidon Island and the heir of Poseidon. They didn't know where they found out that the Sea Beast Bibo Clan might have something to do with Poseidon Island. This allowed dozens of races in the nearby seas to unite against the sea beast Blue Waves.
Xiao Che and they were very glad that if they hadn't run fast, I'm afraid they would have been affected. It seems that his hunch is still very accurate.
However, he also knew very well that the Sea Beast Bibo Clan and Bibo Island were not so easy to attack. He could feel the power of Bibo Island. Even if those sea tribes can really destroy them completely in the end, the price they will have to pay will not be small.
And through these businessmen, Xiao Che also learned more and more things about Songdao and the Shi family.
Songdao was originally just an island that did not enter the stream, but it had today's status because of its marriage with the Shi family. At that time, the Shi family was in full swing. Even among the top ten overseas families, it can be ranked in the forefront. It's not as miserable as it is now, to the point of falling out of the top ten families.
In fact, objectively speaking, Matsushima's strength today is very strong. It's also a very powerful person at the helm. However, the main reason why they are in such a precarious situation is that their opponents are two of the ten major families.
An island that has not been included in the top ten families. It is a miracle that we have been able to survive in such an environment to this day.
The reason why Songdao still chooses to stand with the Shi family is not because of any loyalty or morality. It's for the sake of Songdo's future, if Songdo still has a future.
To put it simply, it's like a gamble. If Matsushima and the Shi family's side hold up. Then Matsushima's position will be completely consolidated, and it will become the second only existence to the top ten families at that time. At that time, as long as they are given time to develop, it is very likely that Matsushima will go one step further and achieve the status of one of the top ten families. Of course, if they fail, the Shi family will definitely fall out of the top ten families. Very Matsushima will only be completely finished.
Although at present, it seems that those two families have an absolute advantage. However, the Shi family is not so easy to deal with. If you want to completely pull down the Shi family, the two families will also pay a lot of price. It's a price they don't want to pay, and it's something they can't afford. That's why we're in the same situation.
However, this situation will not last long, and it will definitely end in the end. Now no one on either side wants to be that out.
The other four families are silent about this, and they neither support nor oppose it. It's like the referee is watching a game. Although this is cruel and unfair to the Shi family, this is the bloody reality. In the final analysis, the Shi family is not strong enough. If the Shi family is extremely strong now, they will not be bullied to this extent.
Now it's up to the Shi family to see if they can get through this hurdle.
Xiao Che and the others also know the complexity of this matter. So, even if they want to help their families, the best way to do that is to keep a low profile. At the same time, they must also be vigilant, they must not allow themselves to completely stand on the opposite side of the Ten Great Families, after all, if the Ten Great Families think that Xiao Che is an invader on behalf of the land forces, then the entire overseas islands will be unanimous to the outside world. At that time, it will be completely difficult for the Shi family to turn over.
Along the way, Xiao Che thought about this matter the most. In addition, how to gain the trust of the Ding family is also a difficult thing. It's useless to think about anything now, and in the end it's just a matter of taking one step at a time.
The mighty fleet headed for the sea where Matsushima was located, passing through many islands in between, but none of them stopped.
Now they are getting closer and closer to Matsushima.
"When will our operation begin?"
"A month later. ”
"Hahaha, okay, in a month, Matsushima no longer exists. ”
Just as Xiao Che and the others were on their way to Songdao, two big families were preparing for the destruction of Songdao.
"Captain Nack, how long will it take for us to get to Songdao?" Xiao Che had nothing to do that day, chatting with Captain Nack.
"Chief, at the current rate, it will be there in fifteen days, but if you encounter something like a sea beast attack on the way, it will be there in about twenty days. Captain Nack said.
"Well, Wuji was almost out of the customs at that time. Thinking of this, Xiao Che was relieved.
When he arrived in Songdao, he couldn't do without Zi Wuji's help, after all, with Zi Wuji here, many things would be easier to do.
In the next journey, they only encountered two sea beast attacks, but Xiao Che and them solved it easily. Therefore, they did not delay their journey, and on the fifteenth day, they saw Matsushima.
"Look! Matsushima has arrived. "Suya was the first to see Matsushima.
These days, the closer she gets to Matsushima, the more nervous Su Ya's heart becomes, and at the same time there is some excitement. That's when she's closest to her mother.
That kind of appearance makes people feel a little distressed, Xiao Che thinks of his parents, and I don't know if they are still in this world. I don't understand why they abandoned themselves in the first place. He even thought about what if he actually met his biological parents one day. How should I face them?
But of course, these are fruitless, and Xiao Che rarely has such moments. In fact, he has been suppressing himself. She didn't even dare to think about his parents, whose love he never felt.
Fortunately, he now has Zhou Xiaodie's company. Xiao Che thought that as long as he became a supreme realm, he would come to the door to propose marriage. I believe that this day will not be too far away.
Don't look at the current crisis in Songshima. However, commerce and trade were unusually prosperous. Actually, it's very easy to understand. The need for a chaotic area will be greater than a peaceful place. Especially in a place like Matsushima, which could end at any time. They now need to turn all their wealth into the supplies they need to fight their enemies. For them, survival comes first. They have done whatever it takes to survive.
Because of this, the merchants reaped greater benefits. They also prefer to come here to trade. Many businessmen have made a fortune as a result. Xiao Che and the others were far away, and they saw huge merchant ships full of goods coming and going.
It can be said that Matsushima is the most prosperous place he has seen since he went to sea. Although, this exuberance is a deformed phenomenon. But where there is demand, there is a market. The Drifting Cloud could not stop in the harbor at all, and could only float on the sea like any other ship. In this way, Xiao Che left the Liuyun on the island, and he only took Zhou Xiaodie, Zi Wuji, Wen Renjing, Su Mu, Su Ya and Niuniu to Songdao.
Dongya, Captain Nack and the rest of the crew stayed on board.
The current Songdo is arguably the busiest time ever. The area of Matsushima's foreign population is constantly expanding. Today, it occupies half of the entire Songdao. Xiao Che and the others looked at the bustling crowd, and they were also dumbfounded.
They didn't think of it anyway. There are so many people here. However, he seemed to think of something, would the fact that so many people were here pose a huge safety hazard to the protection of Songdao? After all, even the strictest inspection could not guarantee that there would be no hostile forces infiltrating it.
Now the Ding family has moved all the original residents of Songdo to the northern part of Songdo, and the entire southern part of Songdo has been relinquished, although this is somewhat inappropriate, but it is also a last resort.
Xiao Che and the others went through three layers of inspection, and then they successfully landed on Songdao.
Now, there are too many people in the outsider area, but Xiao Che and the others know from other people that it is not the time when the population is the largest, and the time when the population is the largest, they can't even get off the boat, they have to wait in line on the boat. It can be seen how popular Songdao is.
The owner of Matsushima is called Dingbo. Don't look at the name is very ordinary, but he is an extraordinary character, the most unimaginable thing is that he is only in his fifties now, which can be called a generation of heroes.
Matsushima has an extremely close relationship with the Shi family, and his wife is also from the Shi family. He is also fighting for his wife's maiden family.
Now Ding Bo has continued to develop no matter what. He now needs to make Matsushima the strongest defense in all directions. He even overexploited Matsushima's resources. His reason is very simple, if the Ding family loses, the future of Songdao has nothing to do with them, and if the Ding family wins, even if Songdao's resources are exhausted, they will have the ability to build a second Songdao.
For this reason, he has already bet on everything in Matsushima.
However, objectively speaking, the Ding family has the strength to fight. Otherwise it wouldn't be so crazy. Although the final result still depends on whether the Shi family can hold on. Originally, the Shi family was going to be completely finished, but a genius saintess appeared. This is what has allowed the Shi family to support until now. Otherwise, they would have been doomed long ago.
If a family exists for too long, people's hearts will be uneven. The contradictions and entanglements of interests are becoming more and more complicated. It's hard to solve it completely. Reference can be made to the reform of the state on land. Which time is not bloody. Some even fell apart directly, and the country was ruined.
Xiao Che and the day after they arrived here, Zi Wuji was out of the customs. With Xiao Che here, he was teleported directly here from Oss City. Zi Wuji looked at everything on the island, and he was also dumbfounded. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that the number of foreign people on an island overseas was comparable to that of a large city on land.
Xiao Che told him the information here, so that he could have a comprehensive understanding of this place.
Now although Xiao Che really wants to meet the island owner Ding Bo, he can't find a suitable opportunity.
On this day, Zhou Xiaodie, Wen Renjing, Su Ya and Niuniu go shopping together. The streets here are very busy. It is said to be as prosperous as the big cities of the Qingxuan Empire. It made them even more excited.
Su Ya and Niuniu have always heard people talk about the Qingxuan Empire and the Northern Yan Empire, and they don't have an intuitive feeling, but now Songdao can let them appreciate a thing or two.
When they heard that this scale of human flow was not the most prosperous in the Inland Empire, it made them yearn for the Inland Empire even more. It was the most prosperous place they had ever seen.
The prices here are extremely high, perhaps because of the large number of people, Xiao Che and they spent a lot of spirit coins to choose a place to live, which can accommodate their group of people. But there was still no place for the seafarers. Therefore, they can only be wronged to live on the ship.
The seafarers had no objection to this. Xiao Che still had food from Matsushima delivered to the ship every day to improve their lives.
When the four girls were shopping, they came to a shop that made clothes, and it was a paradise for women. The clothes in this shop are very unique and can even be made to order. However, their business is very hot, and the private order is said to have been lined up for a year.
However, due to the crisis in Songdo, they have also stopped their private business.
Even the costumes that are hung up for display are very unique.
"How many people need to be introduced?" At this time, a petite woman walked up. This woman is very temperamental, although she is dressed plainly, she is very coordinated with her.
This woman is also very beautiful, although not as beautiful as Zhou Xiaodie and Wen Renjing, but also much more beautiful than Su Ya and Niuniu.
Su Ya may be because she is still young and not fully developed, but Niuniu can't compare with her.
"You're a clerk here, so tell us about it. Wen Renjing said.
"Okay, please go this way. "The petite woman's voice is very sweet. It sounds like a spring breeze.
So she gave Zhou Xiaodie a detailed introduction to them. The woman was very well organised. The explanation is also very detailed, and even the most reasonable collocation can be made according to the different styles of each of them. This makes them love it very much. So they bought a lot of clothes. The petite woman smiled even sweeter. When I left, I left my contact information.
Only then did the fourth daughter know that her name was Ding Dang.
When they went back, they told Xiao Che about it. The men were speechless. Su Mu felt that Su Ya was with them, and she also became ruthless when she spent spirit coins. This makes it very frustrating. He didn't blame, though. Instead, he gave Su Ya more spirit coins. This is also his father's love for his daughter.
Xiao Che They couldn't understand the frenzy of women shopping.
There are queues for trade here, and after ten days of waiting, it is finally their turn. The men traded and left. Xiao Che and the others brought a lot of supplies, but it only took one day to complete the entire trade. This efficiency is very scary.
At this time, Xiao Che still hadn't figured out what kind of identity they were going to see Ding Bo. But the opportunity was not long in coming. And in ways they didn't expect. It was also on the day of the trade. The four girls actually saw Ding Dang.
"Ding Dang, why are you here?" Wen Renjing had a good impression of this girl.
"Is that you, are you here to trade?" asked Ding Dang.
"Today's trade is only one merchant ship. Wen Renjing replied.
"Are these all your friends?" Ding Dang asked when he saw Xiao Che.
"Yes, this is my husband Zi Wouji, that is Zhou Xiaodie's lover Xiao Che, and the uncle is Su Ya's father, Uncle Su Mu. Wen Renjing introduced.
"I really didn't expect you to be married at such a young age. Ding Dang could see that Xiao Che and Zi Wuji were not ordinary people.
"Ding Dang girl, you are also from the Ding family. Xiao Che greeted Ding Dang.
"Yes, but our Ding family has been facing a big crisis recently, if you complete the transaction, leave as soon as possible. Ding Dang and Zhou Xiaodie are very good-tempered, and they don't want to affect them because of the current situation of the Ding family, which shows that Ding Dang is kind-hearted.
"By the way, Ding Dang girl, I don't know if the Ding family needs an alchemist?" Hearing Ding Dang's words, Xiao Che suddenly remembered something.
"Alchemist, it is indeed needed, but now our Ding family can no longer afford to hire a powerful alchemist, and ordinary alchemists do not have much effect on our Ding family. Ding Dang's eyes lit up when he heard that the alchemist was also bright.
In fact, the Ding family really needs a high-level alchemist, at least a alchemy master. After all, only an alchemist of this level had some effect on the injured people of the Ding family. After all, after such a long time of fighting, almost all of the Ding family's Supreme Realm powerhouses were injured, and if there was a powerful alchemist who could heal the injuries on their bodies, it would be a great thing for the Ding family. But thinking of the current situation of the Ding family. Ding Dang also sighed secretly.
The current Ding family no longer has the ability to invite alchemists above the Grandmaster realm.
"Ding Dang girl, can you help me introduce the Ding family elder? I am also an alchemist. Xiao Che Mao recommended himself.
Xiao Che didn't know what Ding Dang's identity was in the Ding family, and he didn't let her directly help introduce the island owner. He was afraid that he would not be able to do it with Ding Dang's ability, which would hurt her self-esteem. But if she were to introduce an elder, she should be able to do it.
"You're an alchemist! That's great, but can you ask, what level, but don't get me wrong, I don't mean anything else, it's just that at present, our Ding family only needs a medicine refining master." Ding Dang said.
"Sect Master, then don't worry, I fully meet this condition. Xiao Che said.
"You're so young that you're actually a Medicine Refining Grandmaster!" Ding Dang said in surprise.
"Xiao Che is very powerful. Wen Renjing cooperated on the side.
"If that's true, I'll take you directly to the owner. Ding Dang said.
"It's great to see the owner? But the owner of the island is very busy, isn't he?" Xiao Che replied.
"It doesn't matter, no matter how busy he is, he will see me, he is just a daughter like me. Ding Dang said.
"It turns out that you are the daughter of the island owner. That's Matsushima's lady. Wen Renjing was surprised.
Only then did they know that Ding Dang turned out to be the daughter of the island owner Ding Bo.