He Lingchuan opened his mouth, but Dong Rui interrupted him: "But you have already scratched it clean, and there is nothing left. It is really gone!"
"The Tomb of Gods? Are there any living gods in it?"
Dong Rui looked at him as if caring for a mentally retarded person: "What are you talking about? Of course not! Otherwise, can they let me take blood and cut bones?"
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When Lu Qingan returned home, it was getting late.
Father Lu Zhensheng has returned and is waiting for his report.
Lu Qing'an took out the 40,000 taels of silver notes, but never mentioned the accident at sea acceptance, only saying that today was extremely smooth.
What's the use of mentioning it, the islands have been sold.
The only thing the old guy could complain about was that he sold it cheaply - since he was eyeing the islands, he might be able to accept a higher price.
Speaking of which, is He also tricking him these days?
Lu Qingan was a little annoyed.
Lu Zhensheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the banknotes, and then smiled bitterly: "I'm so grateful for a mere tens of thousands of taels of silver. Alas, I never thought that we, father and son, would have such a day."
"Anyone who does business knows that everyone is temporarily short of money." Lu Qing'an comforted him, "It's just a half-month difficulty, it will be over. Next month, the autumn grain and taxes will be collected one after another, and the warehouse will be full again.
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The land in Bailie is very fertile, with few disasters and no wars, and a bumper harvest can be obtained every once in a while.
Lu Qingan changed the topic: "By the way, Baishun Festival is next month. What are the plans of the second brother and his wife?"
In previous years, Lu Qinglin and his wife often went home to visit relatives during Baishun Festival.
"We're fighting in the west. Qinglin is still on the front line. You can't tell at this time." Lu Zhensheng said smoothly, "Most likely he won't come back."
Lu Qingan said oh and felt relieved.
His sister-in-law is Xia Lishang, the daughter of General Yutian, a powerful figure in Mou State. Every time she comes to visit relatives, Bailie must treat her with the highest standards to show that she takes her seriously.
What is the highest specification?
expensive.
Spend money.
It wastes people and money.
These three words have almost become a taboo for Lu Zhensheng, and he gets toothache whenever he mentions them.
It coincided with the autumn harvest, and Bailie finally managed to save some money. When Xia Lishang came, he didn't know how much he would lose.
If she doesn't come, everyone is really happy.
In order to save some money, Lu Qingan could not see his second brother, and there was no problem at all.
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The next day was cloudy.
The morning sunshine was blocked by thick clouds, and the sea wind was a bit cold.
Fishbone Reef is very small in area, only 30 to 40 square meters. It is not so much a "reef" as a small slanting beach. The part exposed above the water is white and delicate, shaped like a fish bone, hence its name.
When the tide rises, the entire fish bone reef will be submerged.
Today was the lowest ebb of the tide. He Lingchuan came by boat, and his men set up a table and two chairs on the fish bone reef, and placed a bottle of fine wine on the table.
He Lingchuan sat here and waited, pouring himself a drink and listening to the rising and falling waves.
Qiu Hu and other guards stood behind him with their hands behind their backs, motionless.
After half an hour, Qiu Hu came closer and said, "Young Master, it's past half the hour."
He Lingchuan nodded, not in a hurry at all.
Why was he so sure that the pirate would keep his appointment? It was simple. Before Renee left the boat yesterday, He Lingchuan secretly put an eyeball spider on her body.
As expected, the girl found the second pirate master and conveyed Young Master He's request.
The pirate den suddenly burst into laughter and made fun of him as the new island owner. However, after hearing Renee's experience on Sodin Island, the second master decided to come and meet him for a while.
Not to mention anything else, the place where He Lingchuan arranged to meet showed his sincerity.
Fishbone Reef is not on land, not even in Blade Port. The beach and sea are open to the eye, and ships cannot be hidden, which eliminates the possibility of an ambush.
If you want to have a good conversation, you need to find a place where both parties can feel safe.
Another half an hour passed.
Just as Chen hour was approaching, a speedboat suddenly approached and anchored, moving very swiftly.
Then, more than thirty rough men jumped off the boat and came here.
The leader was short, with a big head and a thick neck. He had a long scar on the left side of his face, extending from his eyebrows and eyelids to the corner of his mouth. No matter what his expression was, he looked very ferocious.
These people's skin was dark and shiny, like old farmers in the fields. But He Lingchuan knew that it was the result of the wind and sun at sea.
He asked Min Tianxi to bring only five people to the reef, but he brought more than 30 people. The ground was dark and the people were overwhelming.
Why should the pirates listen to the words of the little "island owner"?
The pirate leader looked him up and down: "Hello?"
He Lingchuan waved his hand: "Second Taoist Master is here? Please sit down."
This man was not afraid and sat down. The pirates spread out from behind him and took advantage of their numerical advantage to surround Qiu Hu and others, staring at him with eager eyes.
35:6, comparison of the number of people on both sides.
Surrounded by a group of thieves, He Lingchuan remained calm: "What do you call it?"
"My name is Min Tianxi." He didn't believe that He Lingchuan hadn't asked his name.
"Taoist Master Min." He Lingchuan carried the pot himself and poured him a glass of wine.
The aroma of wine filled his nostrils, but Min Tianxi didn't even raise his hand. How could he drink a drink from an unknown source?
"Are you the one who bought the Yangshan Islands?" Min Tianxi went straight to the point and seized the right to speak first.
"I bought the islands, but I am not wronged." He Lingchuan would not be led astray by him. "After some time, you will know who the real wrongdoer is."
"Oh?" Min Tianxi was a little curious, "Who?"
He Lingchuan smiled and said nothing.
The pirates nearby were all whispering, and from time to time they stretched out their hands and pointed at them.
Being a bit more rogue, he reached out and wanted to poke Ronshanren on the shoulder.
"Are these Dao Master Min's elites?" He Lingchuan glanced at them, "When the Master is discussing matters, he dares to talk and laugh on the sidelines. His quality is too poor."
Min Tianxi frowned. When he was talking to someone, these boys were laughing and whispering to each other. They were really not very particular. On the other hand, the five people behind He Lingchuan stood as calm as a pine tree, not saying anything, which was in stark contrast to his own laxity and rudeness.
"Shut up, everyone!"
Min Tianxi roared, and the private discussions among the pirates ceased one after another.
Qiu Hu saw this and his eyes flashed slightly.
The pirate leader then asked: "How much did you spend to buy this archipelago?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! He Lingchuan did not hide it from him: "Eighty thousand taels."
"Only 80,000?" Min Tianxi slapped the armrest of the chair, "Oh, if I had known it was only 80,000, wouldn't I have gone to Bailie to buy it? These islands and seas will be legitimately mine from now on."
The confidants behind him reminded him: "Master Taoist, we are doing a business without capital, and we cannot spend money."
Who would rob someone on their own territory?
Min Tianxi glared at him. Are you being stupid again? Can't you hear that he is mocking this kid?
"Do you think these 80,000 taels are well spent?" The leader of He Island looks like a rich man, but his eyes are steady. The guards behind him are also well-educated, and they look like they are not weak in force.
Min Tianxi's eyes swept around Qiu Hu twice. When a pirate leader, the most important thing is not how many men under his command, but his sharp eyes and knowing how to choose the right prey.
Someone like Qiu Hu, who is so ruthless on the outside, has a tricky idea at first glance, and the pirates of the Second Dao will definitely not pick him as their prey.
What about his master, Master He? Is he not as stupid as the rumors say?
To be continued...