The Legend of the Fishermen of Sicily

Chapter 137 [Recovering the Family's Hidden Treasures]

The seller is a woman living in Pachino, who runs a fishing tackle shop with her husband in a small town 100 kilometers from Marzamemi.

This house is their old home. The family left their hometown to develop their careers, and it has been vacant for many years.

Andrei and the woman, Billio, had arrived earlier and were chatting enthusiastically, clearly getting along well.

Leo greeted the woman warmly as soon as he arrived, but she wasn't very enthusiastic.

She had come back specifically for this, but Leo's house viewing was too late, and she had to rush home in the dark after finishing the viewing... She also heard that he was from out of town, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his words.

Who doesn't know that people from the city are all penniless?

Isn't this a waste of time?

However, considering his relationship with Andrei and the adorable kitten peeking out from Leo's arms, he patiently introduced the house: "There are three bedrooms upstairs, one bathroom on each floor, a fairly large living room and dining room, and a storage room."

She crouched down and petted the kitten that had jumped onto the floor and was cautiously exploring its way: "The living room, dining room and bedroom all have sea views. We share a freshwater well with our neighbors. The population density in this area is low and the electricity supply is quite stable."

Marzamemi has relatively scarce freshwater resources, and residents usually have to buy large containers of drinking water. This freshwater well is definitely a plus.

In Sicily, where it is hot all year round, a stable power supply is also important, and electric fans and refrigerators are essential household appliances.

In addition, there was a sea view that Leo was already very satisfied with...

If the house hadn't been so old and the furnishings so shabby, and if he hadn't been so short of money... he might have made an impulsive purchase.

"Is there another courtyard outside?" Andrei asked the woman.

The woman nodded: "Yes, there's a small courtyard of about 60 square meters in front, which leads directly to the beach. Actually, it wouldn't hurt to expand it a little further out; everyone does it this way. We just thought it was too much trouble and didn't do it. There's also a terrace upstairs; would you like to take a look?"

Andrei looked at Leo and asked for his opinion.

After seeing the courtyard and terrace leading directly to the beach, Leo guessed he was even more tempted... so he wanted to talk about something to "cool him down": "Can the price be reduced?"

2800 million was also beyond his budget, and by a lot.

The woman chasing the kitten chuckled mockingly, "You can ask around how much houses in this area are selling for. My offer is already the cheapest..."

People from our small town are different from you city folks; we're very down-to-earth.

Andrei's expression was not good, but he couldn't speak up for Leo, and could only watch helplessly as his little fox was mocked.

Leo wasn't going to say anything, because he wouldn't buy it either... but the hot-tempered system wouldn't have it.

[You have received a mission: Slap someone in the face.]

[Mission Description: In Sicily, no one can make the Godfather swallow a thorn with a smile. She foolishly thought you were easy to bully! Her mouth must pay the price! Make her forever regret not controlling what's under her nose!]

[Quest Reward: Reputation +2]

Dude, you're so angry, and you only give me 2 points of [Reputation]?

How dare you make me slap her for these two points of experience?

Seeing that Leo remained silent, the woman squatting down assumed he was guilty and looked up to ask, "How long have you been in Marzamemi? What kind of work are you doing now?"

Not only did she not intend to back down, she also picked on Leo's faults, as if she were conducting an interview.

"Fisherman," Leo replied.

"Fishermen?" The woman stood up, clapped her hands, and said, "You come from the city to fish in Marzamemi? Can you manage?"

She and her husband run a fishing gear business and understand that not just anyone can be a fisherman.

Many city dwellers, unable to make a living, plunge into the Mediterranean Sea, treating it like a free fishing pond, thinking they can turn their lives around. In the end, they slink back to the city in disgrace. There are too many examples of this.

Leo took a step forward and asked the woman aggressively, "Since your asking price is lower than other houses around here, why has it been vacant for so many years without selling?"

The woman blurted out, "Because the overall economic situation is bad, what else could it be? There aren't that many people who want to buy houses."

Leo took another step forward, his imposing manner growing stronger, and looked down at her, asking, "Just because of this? I don't think it's that simple!"

In the woman's view, the young man in front of her suddenly grew several sizes taller, and he seemed to be getting taller and taller, almost reaching the roof.

Compared to such a giant, she suddenly shrank several inches, appearing both tiny and insignificant, her legs even seeming unsteady... trembling slightly.

But the most unstable part of his body was actually his mouth.

The thing under his nose trembled, revealing many unspeakable secrets!

"This house has too many leaks and is damp in many places. It's inconvenient to repair old townhouses. We need to get the opinions of both neighbors before we can start construction. We also want to fix it before we sell it, but either the neighbors are not in Marzamemi or they don't have her." She suddenly slapped herself hard in the mouth.

What's wrong with you?!

Is this something I can talk about?

The other person slapped themselves in the mouth, but not hard enough.

Overall rating: Pass

The system has stopped, but the Leo story isn't over yet.

He suddenly pointed to the toilet, his tone intimidating: "That's all? Are there any problems with the toilet pipes?"

The woman's eyes darted around: "It's an old house, so the pipes are bound to have some problems."

Leo went back to the kitchen, his eyes flashing with a fierce light: "Where's the kitchen drain?"

The woman dodged the question, saying, "I haven't used it in a long time, I don't know, maybe it's a little clogged, but these are minor problems."

Leo continued to press her in the dark storage room, demanding, "What's with this huge crack in the storage room floor?"

The woman walked in, nervously squatted down to look, and exclaimed, "Oh dear, I really didn't know this! When did this big crack appear? I hadn't noticed it before..."

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Andrei squinted for a long time before finally finding the gap Leo had mentioned. He whispered to Leo, "How could you see something so well hidden?"

Leo pointed to his eyes, which gleamed with a faint golden light in the dark storage room: "Pretty impressive."

Without further ado, Leo used his "Microscopic Eyes" to examine the house thoroughly, finding countless flaws.

The woman's face flushed red and then turned pale; she wished she could just tear down the house and rebuild it.

She couldn't understand how this young man had found so many harmless but disgusting illnesses in those remote corners.

With that kind of skill, why be a fisherman? You could easily make a living inspecting houses in the city.

"Alright, stop looking." The woman was tired, found a place to lean against, and stopped the home inspector, Leo. "The house is indeed in poor condition. You'll have to spend a lot of money to renovate it if you buy it. 2600 million lira, we people in this small town are honest, this is really the lowest price."

Leo peeled off some plaster from the wall behind her and rubbed it between his fingers: "This plaster crumbles at the slightest touch..."

"Want to go up and take a look at the terrace?" Andrei pointed upstairs.

He felt sorry for Leo just now, and thought the woman was being too aggressive.

At that moment, he felt a pang of sympathy for the woman.

Andrei chatted with the woman on the second floor to ease her mind, while Leo went upstairs alone to look at the terrace.

The terrace is quite large, about 40 to 50 square meters, and is an excellent spot for enjoying the view.

The coastline directly opposite is a fine sandy beach, perfect for swimming and playing in the water. At this time of day, several children are playing and frolicking below, making it anything but deserted.

Looking to the left, you can see the Marzamemi Cathedral and the buildings in the center of the village.

Although the locals say it's far from the village center, it's only a seven or eight-minute walk away.

Convenient for shopping, yet far from the hustle and bustle, it offers a peaceful retreat amidst the city's clamor, making it an ideal place to live.

He stood in front of the railing, closed his eyes, and imagined himself having breakfast on this terrace on a sunny morning.

"Ah, happiness!"

Leo opened his eyes and returned to reality.

Unfortunately... I can't afford it now.

After daydreaming for a while, he went back up the stairs and heard Andrei talking to a woman.

"Your diving gear was cheap when you bought it, right? Secondhand gear has become much more expensive recently, you had a great time to buy it."

"Diving equipment has gone up in price?"

"Yes, there's a diving craze sweeping the entire east coast of Sicily right now. Second-hand wetsuits, fins, and snorkels have all gone up in price. Every day, people come to ask if we have any second-hand items."

Why has there been a diving craze?

"What else could it be? Money, of course! Someone found some good stuff down there recently and made a lot of money selling it, so a lot of people are following suit."

"Tell me quickly! What good stuff is it?"

"I don't know. If I knew what it was, wouldn't I have gone diving with it? I specially kept two sets of equipment for myself and my husband, but we haven't used them yet."

"Sigh, these kinds of things are a mix of truth and fiction, you can't believe them. Just like the stories I tell, you can only listen to part of them."

"That's not true... Maybe it's fake, but everyone is willing to believe it's real."

You have received a mission: Recover your family's hidden treasures.

[Mission Description: A fortune that could allow your family to grow infinitely has appeared in your territory. In Sicily, everything belongs to the Godfather, and only the Godfather has the right to decide its final destination. Go and reclaim this fortune for your private collection.]

[Quest Reward: Reputation +50]

"hiss"

Andrei and the woman heard the noise on the stairs and stopped talking.

"What's wrong?" Andre asked Leo.

Leo covered his mouth and shook his head: "I accidentally bit my tongue."

"This child, are you hungry?" Andrei said with a smile. "You've had a long day, don't go home to cook today, come to my place for something to eat."

Leo covered his mouth and nodded.

He was indeed hungry.

But this hunger comes from the depths of the soul...

A quest that grants 50 reputation points!

Unprecedented!

"That must be an enormous fortune!"