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nChapter 107: Instant Wealth (2)

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nBut it seemed that they could still set sail.

nThe troops spread out and searched the cavern, looking for an exit.

nSoon, a nearby Murloc shouted loudly.

nIn front of it, there were two metal levers embedded in the ground.

nJi Chen first pulled the lever on the left.

nWith a slight tremor, the dry dock began to fill with water, gradually lifting the Whitebeard.

nWhether it was his imagination or not, the presence of water seemed to enhance the intimidating aura emanating from the Whitebeard.

nOrdinary enemies would be filled with fear at the sight of such a warship, even before engaging in battle.

nOnce the dry dock was completely filled with water, and the ship floated steadily on the surface, Ji Chen proceeded to pull the lever on the right.

nThis time, the tremors were more intense.

nAs if experiencing an earthquake, the entire mountain shook.

nUnder the astonished gaze of everyone present, the rock wall in front of the dry dock suddenly opened to the sides. Amidst a thunderous frictional sound, a dazzling light poured in from outside.

nTorrents of water rushed in from the outside, crashing against the hull and causing the ship to sway slightly.

nAfter the rock wall was fully opened, they saw the deep blue sea outside and seagulls flying in a panic-filled sky.

nThis cavernous mountain hollow was separated from the vast ocean by just a rock wall!

nWhat a grand design!

nNo wonder Edward was so confident that nobody would discover the hiding place of the Whitebeard.

nNo one could have imagined that a warship was concealed within the mountain.

nJi Chen led the troops onto the deck via a gangplank and began to explore the ship.

nCompared to ordinary warships, the Whitebeard had more decks—five in total —and over a hundred cabins.

nCaptain’s quarters, storage rooms, armories, showers, living quarters—he even came across a bar and a bathhouse.

nThis wasn’t just a warship; it was practically a cruise ship!

nJi Chen was delighted because he had now become the owner of this ship.

nHe suddenly thought of a problem.

nSince this ship belonged to him, he should change its name.

nAfter pondering for a while, he decisively changed the name of the New Moon to this ship.

nFrom now on, this New Moon was his ride, and also the flagship of the other warships!

nApart from inspecting the various decks and cabins, Ji Chen also inspected the cannons on the ship.

nDue to the lack of maintenance, most of these cannons had rusted and could not be used.

nLess than one-fifth of the hundred cannons could still be used.

nThis made him a little disappointed.

nWith such a warship that could carry so many cannons, if it was left empty, its threat would be greatly reduced.

nHowever, where could he find such a large gap in the cannon?

nSilver Islands?

nThere were many merchant ships there, and there were all kinds of black markets. Naturally, there were many things like cannons.

nHowever, he had just left the Silver Islands not long ago. He did not know if they were still fighting there. It would not be good to return now.

nTransplant the dozens of cannons from the two pirate ships?

nIt didn’t seem very reliable. In his expectation, the two pirate ships would be used as frigates to protect the merchant ship that he had stolen and trade with them.

nRemoving the cannons was equivalent to pulling out the tiger’s teeth and claws. It was impossible.

nAfter much thought, Ji Chen still placed his hopes on Raymond, the businessman.

nUsing Raymond and the Hanseatic Chamber of Commerce’s name to purchase cannons and other more powerful weapons was much better than doing it himself.

nAfter making his decision.

nHe closed the stone door and led the army back.

nThe pirates were bustling between the underground tomb and the ship, transporting the gold coins.

nHe found Sparrow and inquired about the progress of the excavation.

n“We have already dug up half of it. Please give us some more time, My Lord,” Sparrow replied.

nAfter instructing them to continue their work, Ji Chen walked toward the outside of the valley, crossed the forest, and arrived at the beach.

nAs he leisurely admired the seascape, he suddenly noticed a warship appearing in the distance, heading straight toward their location.

nJi Chen squinted his eyes; it seemed an unwelcome visitor had arrived.

nImmediately, he gathered the troops.

nOn the ship.

n“Boss, is Edward’s treasure real? 1 have a feeling that this treasure map is a scam,” someone questioned.

n“1 feel the same way. It seems like this treasure map was designed to mislead people. The information on it is practically useless in finding the actual location. Maybe it’s just a trick,” another pirate chimed in.

n“We’ve been drifting at sea for so long, who knows what might happen to our territory…”

nHearing the complaints and criticisms from the others, Qiao Yixiong’s face flickered with hesitation and doubt.

nIt had been almost a week since they set sail. To spend such a precious week at sea in the initial stages of the treasure hunt showed how much hope he had placed on this treasure map.

nAfter all, it was the treasure of the pirate Edward!

nIf they could find it, the immeasurable wealth they would gain would be enough to change their lives.

nBut reality had dealt him a heavy blow. They had sailed aimlessly for so long, without even catching a glimpse of the so-called island.

nThe disparity between his expectations and the complaints of his companions had almost shattered his confidence entirely.

nMaybe we should just turn back now?

nQiao Yixiong let out a deep sigh, ready to give up.

nBut at that moment, his companions suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

n“Look, there’s an island!”

nAn island?

nIt was probably another worthless island.

nQiao Yixiong shook his head and looked up.

nIn the next moment, he felt like he had been struck by lightning.

nThe appearance of this island, why did it look so familiar?

nHe swiftly retrieved the treasure map, scanning it up, down, and then up again. A surge of elation washed over him.

nThe shape and appearance of this island matched the markings on the map exactly!

nThey had found the island where pirate Edward had buried his treasure!

n“Full speed ahead! The treasure is right in front of us!”

nHe exclaimed with excitement, and the others shared the same excitement.

nBut soon, they felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over them.

nThey stood frozen in their tracks.

nBecause they saw that four ships were anchored at the shore of the depressed area of the island.

nWere they pirates, or someone else who had gotten there first?

nAn unwillingness surged within them, driving them to get closer.

nThey saw a figure standing on the beach, surrounded by some troops.

n“Could it be that this person has already obtained the treasure? Has all our effort been in vain?”

n“It seems to be a player. Should we go over and take a look?”

nQiao Yixiong’s expression darkened, and he quickly gritted his teeth.

n“Let all the amphibious troops enter the water, hide in the shadows. We’ll get closer and observe.”

n“If their strength is weaker than ours, we’ll directly eliminate them. If their strength is stronger, we’ll lie in wait for an opportunity to ambush. Once we take down their leader, the troops will be easier to handle.”

n“We have searched for this treasure for so long, we can’t return empty-handed!”

nAs soon as he finished speaking, he received the approval of the others.

nThey had searched for so long, how could they return empty-handed?

nHe didn’t feel guilty about killing other players.

nThis was a world where the strong preyed on the weak.

nHis face was expressionless, but his heart was filled with killing intent.

nThey took a few small boats and slowly sailed towards the shore.

nHundreds of soldiers swam slowly on the surface of the water.

nQiao Yixiong waved his arms and shouted enthusiastically when he was still dozens of meters away.

n“Brother, are you the lord of this island? We’re just in some trouble and need your help! Please do not attack!”

nSeeing that person nod, Qiao Yixiong was delighted and called out to the soldiers to speed up the rowing.

nThe small boat quickly passed by a few warships that were anchored by the shore in pairs, and a hint of jealousy flashed through her eyes uncontrollably.

nThe four of them desperately collected resources and accepted commissions to earn gold coins. Only then did they sell everything they had to buy a two-masted sailboat.

nAnd this person actually owns four ships, three of which are three-masted warships.

nIt’s simply unbearable to see others surpassing them!

nSoon, a wave of greed washed over them. If they could kill this person, then wouldn’t all these ships belong to them?

nIn the depths of their hearts, the intent to kill grew stronger..

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