Chapter 226, Taking over the job
Although the Five Elements Chaos Fruit is precious, for Qing Duan and Chen, not getting it is no big deal. But because of this, he was looked down upon by the princess, and he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed! The only way is to leave empty-handed and show your feelings with actions.
Sure enough, after the Qingshi trio left, the princess realized that she had wrongly blamed them, and she felt even more upset than the Qingshi trio. Seeing the black battleship gradually disappearing, the princess became anxious, looked at Uncle Wu for help and shouted: "Uncle Wu!"
Uncle Wu naturally understood what the princess meant, and immediately nodded to the princess, then leaped onto the bow of the ship, and shouted loudly in the direction of the Xuanwei: "You three young heroes, go slowly! My princess still has something to ask for, please three You will save people until the end, please lend a helping hand!"
Uncle Wu was very wise. When he said this, Qingshi and the other two people really didn't respond and had to stop the boat.
Qingshi didn't want to face the princess again, so he invited Uncle Wu to come to the Xuanwei to talk in detail. Uncle Wu boarded the Xuanwei, but he didn't immediately tell what he wanted, but slowly talked about the humanities, geography, and culture of this sea area. Qingshi is naturally interested in hearing about customs and habits, even relations between nations, etc.
The three of them learned from Uncle Wu that this sea area is vast and is called the Wanshan Sea Area. There are more than a hundred thousand large and small islands. And its ancient name is the Sea of Dark Clouds.
There are many states in the sea area, with nearly a hundred large and small states and independent sea people tribes. Among them, there are three major states. From west to east, they are the Yuyang Kingdom, the Great Mirage Kingdom and the Zhengxu Kingdom. After passing the Rising Sun Island in the easternmost part of the Wanshan Sea, and crossing the 9,800-mile-long Great Sea, we will reach the Shenmu Continent.
The custom in this sea area is that women are respected, and fat women are considered beautiful. Every country is ruled by a queen.
Most of the countries and ethnic groups in the sea area have fierce folk customs and constant attacks and killings. Pirates are rampant and bandits are causing trouble. Their technological civilization is very low, they have no weapons such as energy cannons, and their means of transportation are relatively simple. Although they have airships powered by spiritual energy, their level is very low. However, in terms of martial arts, the monks here have made great efforts to develop and are quite unique.
There are many islands in Wanshan Sea, and the islands are mostly in shallow seas. The wind and waves are relatively small, and there are no particularly vicious sea beasts in the sea, making it more suitable for navigation. In fact, this sea area also has some spiritual energy, especially the large islands and the surrounding sea. The spiritual energy is relatively abundant. Even the Xuanwei and Xuanhu can barely fly. Qingshi didn't want to attract too much attention, so he decided to use the Xuanwei to sail on the sea instead of using a jet spacecraft.
Later, Uncle Wu talked about Hu Hailong's life experience. It turned out that Hu Hailong was a naval general of the Great Mirage Kingdom, and his father, Hu Lang, was the deputy chief of the Imperial Guards and was given the title of Marquis of Bolang. When Hu Lang was found guilty, his entire family was executed. The Queen thought that Hu Hailong's joining the army had nothing to do with his father's crime, so she spared his life and demoted him to a commoner and was exiled overseas. Later, Hu Hailong became a pirate. He and Princess Huaiyu were originally classmates at the Royal Academy, so they had a long-standing affection for the princess. There were also rumors that they had an ambiguous relationship.
After understanding some of the situation in Wanshan Sea Area, Qingshi changed the topic and asked: "Uncle Wu, just now you asked us to 'save people to the end', what does this mean?"
"Oh, that's it," Uncle Wu said, "Our trip this time is to Hongxia Island to ask for the Five Elements Chaos Fruit from the princess' master Hongxia Zhenren. In order to prevent thieves from coveting it, we deliberately disguised ourselves and rented The merchant ship concealed the information from others, but in the end, the news was leaked and Hu Hailong was attracted to come."
"Although Young Hero has driven away Hu Hailong, once this news is leaked, it will definitely be obtained by more than just the Hailong Gang. I estimate that there will probably be other forces coming to rob us on our way back, so the princess would like to ask Young Hero to escort us Return to the great mirage country.”
"Although this request is abrupt, since the young hero said that he 'can be considered as making a living at sea,' I think you might agree. Whatever remuneration you want, young hero, just ask. As for the previous life-saving grace, the princess and the queen will definitely remember it. At heart."
"My princess is young and has little knowledge. Her words were out of proportion, so I need to ask for your understanding." Uncle Wu was eloquent and spoke appropriately. After speaking, he bowed deeply.
Qingshi saw that Uncle Wu was thoughtful and courteous. After thinking for a while, he immediately said cheerfully: "Okay! We have accepted this business. As a reward, I want three Five Elements Chaos Fruits."
"Five Elements Chaos Fruit!" Uncle Wu knew that Qingshi might put forward this condition. At this time, he couldn't help but frowned slightly and said hesitantly, "Well..."
"To be honest," Qingshi said, "we didn't know you had this fruit in advance, but now that we know it, I really want to get a few. However, a gentleman loves money in a wise way. Although I am not a gentleman, But I also have my own principles. Therefore, I will neither take anything by force nor even bother to repay favors."
"If you want to hire me as the princess's bodyguard, I will ask for the Five Elements Chaos Fruit as a reward. The price will be clearly stated. In this way, both of us will no longer have to worry about favors or rewards. If we can agree, we will cooperate, and if we cannot agree, we will pull him down. , wouldn’t it be wonderful!”
"Young Hero Qingshi is an admirable person!" Uncle Wu said, "It is best to deal with it this way, but there are some troubles in the middle. Maybe we can work around it. Young Hero, would you like to listen to me?"
"Since Uncle Wu is in trouble, how dare we force it?" Qingshi smiled slightly and said, "Let's just say goodbye. Uncle Wu, please come back!"
"How about replacing it with Holy Fire Fruit and Holy Water Marrow?" Uncle Wu was anxious and said quickly, "It's not that we are reluctant to part with the Five Elements Chaos Fruit, it's really because these fruits are used to save people, to save Her Majesty the Queen's life! Please forgive me, young hero!"
"The Five Elements Chaos Fruit saves the Queen? Replace it with Holy Fire Fruit and Holy Water Marrow?" Qingshi was stunned.
Qingshi once read a book in Yunlu that specifically introduced the top treasures in the Tianlong world, called the "Hundred Treasures Illustrated Book". The Five Elements Chaos Fruit, Holy Fire Fruit and Holy Water Essence were all listed in the book.
Therefore, Qingshi knows that this Five Elements Chaos Fruit contains the attributes of the Five Elements. As a treasure that can enhance the level and quality of the monk's Qi, it is very precious. However, its most precious function is healing and detoxification. It is said that no matter what the injury or poison is, It can all be solved.
The Holy Fire Fruit is a fruit that contains pure fire-attribute divine power. It can be used to extremely effectively improve the quality of fire-attribute Qi. It has only one effect. Although it only contains the fire attribute divine power, but because of this, its effect on improving the quality of fire attribute infuriating energy is much better than the Five Elements Chaos Fruit.
The situation of Holy Water Marrow and Holy Fire Fruit is similar. They are the best treasures that can improve the quality of water attribute Qi.
If it is used to detoxify and heal injuries, then the Five Elements Chaos Fruit is naturally more valuable. If it is just used to improve the quality of water and fire energy, the holy water marrow and holy fire fruit will undoubtedly be more effective.
Of course, there are exceptions. For monks like Qingshi who have all five elements of Qi, the Five Elements Chaos Fruit will have a better effect on improving the quality of Qi.
Qingshi wants the Five Elements Chaos Fruit. In addition to using it for himself, he also hopes to use it on Chen Tianye, hoping to awaken his fire attribute Qi and achieve all the Five Elements Qi. And if you use the Holy Fire Fruit, the chance of success will undoubtedly be higher.
Qingshi was very excited and agreed in his heart, but he was still a little frightened by the look in the eyes of the "most beautiful princess in the world".
Uncle Wu was afraid that he would still insist on asking for the Five Elements Chaos Fruit, so he said: "This time we got six Five Elements Chaos Fruit. To relieve the Queen's poisonous injury, I don't know how many are needed, but Master Hongxia said No matter what kind of poisonous injury, a maximum of five pills can be completely eradicated. The reason why six pills are given is to be prepared. I guarantee you here that if there are any leftovers after detoxification, they will be paid to the young hero as a reward. Give me as much as you want! If you break your promise, there will be thunder and bang!"
"Bo Wu is serious," Qingshi said, "I can trust you."
"Dare I ask who Uncle Wu is?" Chen Tianye asked from the side, implying that he was afraid that his words would not count.
"I am Mu Siwu," Uncle Wu said, "I am the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Great Mirage Dynasty, the cousin of the current queen, and I have the title of First Class Loyal Uncle Wu. I can make the decision on this matter."
"Well!" Qingshi said, "In that case, we will take it." Qingshi wanted the spiritual fruit treasure, so he didn't care about anything else. He thought to himself: "No matter how interested the princess is, I just pretend to be stupid. Could it be possible that she will eat me up?"
"Okay! Okay!" Uncle Wu breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I hereby promise that as long as the young knight safely returns the princess and the six Five Elements Chaos Fruits to the court of our Great Mirage Kingdom and saves the Queen's life, we will reward the Holy Fire Fruit. Two pieces, and an injection of holy water marrow. In addition, if there is any remaining Five Elements Chaos Fruit after rescuing the Queen, all the remaining fruits will be paid to the young hero as a reward."
Qingshi reached out and gave Uncle Wu a high-five, but thought in his heart: "Since the queen is poisoned, hehe, I have to get a few more of these Five Elements Chaos Fruits." Healing injuries and poisons is Qingshi's specialty.
After negotiating the terms, Qingshi discussed the return route with Uncle Wu.
What Uncle Wu is most worried about is the Yuyang Kingdom. This Yuyang Kingdom is a mortal enemy of the Great Mirage Kingdom. It lies between the Great Mirage Kingdom and Hongxia Island, and you must pass through its territory and sea no matter you go back and forth. Therefore, the princess and her party traveled in disguise. If they knew their whereabouts, it would be troublesome.
In fact, Wu Bo estimated that the whereabouts of his party had been exposed, because the team that had secretly assisted his party did not show up at the scheduled time and place. Uncle Wu was worried that Hu Hailong might have been bribed by the Yuyang Kingdom to hijack the ship, and that the supporting team might have been secretly eliminated by the Yuyang Kingdom.
Uncle Wu believes that although Yuyang Kingdom wants to capture the princess, it is unwilling to trigger a frontal war. Pirates with fake hands is the best strategy. Uncle Wu was afraid that the pirates would not be able to complete their mission and the Yuyang Congress would take action directly.
After hearing Uncle Wu describe the situation, Qingshi thought about it and said, "Uncle Wu, do many people know about your operation? Is it possible that there are informants in your team and the princess's team?"
"No!" Uncle Wu said resolutely, "I also heard it from Hu Hailong's words. Someone must have leaked the secret of our actions. Judging from the time, the leak should have happened before we arrived at Hongxia Island. , and only three people in our team know the true destination of the operation. Apart from me and the eldest princess, Lao Liao has already died in the battle. Therefore, the person who leaked the secret can only be someone else."
"Who else knows about this?" Qingshi asked, "Does Uncle Wu have anyone to suspect?"
"The response team is also disguised as a caravan," Wu Bo said. "Among the more than thirty team members, only the three leaders should know it. It is possible for all three of them to leak the secret, but I think it is unlikely. In addition, among the palace, How many people know about it and who may leak it is not something I can know, and it is not something I can doubt casually."
"Uncle Wu means that it may be involved in palace disputes?" Qingshi frowned slightly, then nodded and said, "Yes, if it were not someone close to the Queen, how could he have been able to poison her? This would be difficult to handle!"
"Young hero, there is no need to be embarrassed for the time being," said Uncle Wu. "The top priority is to send the Five Elements Chaos Fruit back and save the Queen's life. Find the traitor and other matters. We will deal with it calmly after we return."
"Bringing back the Spirit Fruit is naturally a top priority," Qingshi said, "However, if we can't find the traitor, even if we bring back the Five Elements Chaos Fruit, we may not be able to save the Queen's life."
"Yes!" Uncle Wu sighed and said, "The poisoning of the Queen and the leak of the news must be done by the same person. If we can't find this traitor, even if we bring back the spirit fruit, he will probably use other means to attack the Queen again. . But I believe that the young hero is very smart and will be able to find the real murderer!"
"Am I extraordinarily smart?" Qingshi suddenly smiled, "I think you, Uncle Wu, are a very smart liar!"
"Why did you say this, young hero?" Uncle Wu was shocked.
"Come on!" Qingshi said with a smile, "You added the phrase 'save the queen's life' to your promise, which means that I will not only send the princess and the spirit fruit back, but also ensure the queen's life. I'm temporarily There is no need to be embarrassed. That is to say, after returning the spirit fruit, I still have to do the difficult task of finding the traitor! Otherwise, the safety of the queen's life cannot be guaranteed. Is that right? I have fallen into your trap! "
"Yes!" Uncle Wu also laughed, "But that's not entirely true! I was tricked by my words, but with the young hero's intelligence, you could see through it immediately. You were willing to fall for the trick yourself. "
"Oh?" Qingshi said, "So how can I be smart? Am I not very stupid?"
"Young hero, you are not stupid!" Uncle Wu suppressed his smile, bowed to Qingshi and said, "I would rather fall into embarrassment myself than help others out of danger! You are kind-hearted and unparalleled in chivalry!"
"Stop wearing your hat on me!" Qingshi scolded with a smile, "You old fox! Who is going to help you get out of trouble? I want to earn precious spiritual fruits! Also, don't talk about a young hero, I'm not blind! I am the Qingshi leader of the Xuanhu Gang!"
Qingshi was not joking, but really planned to use the name of the Xuanhu Gang to operate in this sea area. Chen Tianye and Duan Wutian also agreed. In order to compete for the second throne, the two started fighting when they disagreed. In the end, Chen Tianye won.
However, Chen Tianye did not become the second in charge because Xiaopang was very interested in the position of second in charge. Soon, the five heads of the Xuanhu Gang arranged their seats. It goes without saying that Qingshi is the boss, Xiaopang is the second boss, Chen Tianye is the third boss, Duan Wutian is the fourth boss, and Xiang An is naturally the fifth boss. This Xuanhu Gang is really different. They are all heads, not a single follower.
Qingshi took the job, and of course he had to find a way to complete it. After thinking about it, Qingshi made a plan. Both the heads of the household and the employer Uncle Wu had no objections, so after dark, the plan was implemented.
