Age of Heroes, 10-game winning streak

"They have powers that are immune to the death tide."

"Anyone and anything that enters the ghost ship will be regarded as a part of it. After being affected by it, it will be immune to the damage of the death tide."

"And the ghost ship can travel freely in the ocean, without fear of all storms and waves, and can still sail freely even if it sinks into the ocean."

"Historians have studied the origins of these ghost ships and found that they most likely came from the shadow world or existences outside the world."

"In terms of nature, their existence is the same as the demons in Daxia and the meteors in Rome."

"There are currently eleven fleets of ghost ships recorded in history."

"Three of them have been confirmed to be permanently destroyed; there are two ghost fleets that have not appeared for more than three hundred years... and the remaining six fleets are spread across the four seas, and have long been responsible for shipping between the East and the West. There are mainly three ships in the fleet."

"The flagship of the first fleet was named 'Victory'. It was a fleet formed by Nelson. There were fourteen ships under his command, all of which were sail-powered ships. However, the ghost ship was very fast. Nelson was a sailor during his lifetime. The admiral, according to his own words, after he was supposed to die in battle, he felt that his soul went on a long voyage to the end of the world, and it took him nearly a hundred years to reach here."

"He is a rational ghost captain, so he has a very good relationship with Midwinter, and he is also responsible for Midwinter's maritime trade. It is said that this ghost captain swore allegiance to Victoria and served Midwinter faithfully for many years. Every ten years he They will all present luxurious and expensive birthday gifts to the Queen."

"This is also the reason why he worked so hard in shipping to accumulate wealth."

"The flagship of the second fleet is named 'Nautilus'. It is a scientific research fleet. The captain is named Nemo. Its flagship is a submarine. The fleet also sails underwater. This There are very few people in a ghost ship fleet, and most of them are not sailors, but explorers. However, after becoming a member of a ghost ship, there is almost no chance to set foot on land again. Their main trading partners are various countries, and they will sneak into Exploring the deep sea, all kinds of deep sea treasures brought out will be sold.”

"Each of their voyages will bring huge research data and wealth, which will be shared openly with other countries."

"It's just that although this fleet has a fixed cruise track, it takes a long time. A round-trip cruise takes about five years... The ocean is too big, and they can't always explore everything perfectly, and There are too many dangers under the deep sea.”

"The flagship of the third fleet is named 'Queen Anna', which is the fleet that the Midwinter King of Knights sailed on. The captain is named Edward. There are a total of seventeen ghost ships in the fleet, which have extremely strong shipping capabilities. ."

"Edward was a pirate captain during his lifetime, and he was notorious for plundering wealth."

"Originally, he was also on the list for extermination, but later he somehow reached an agreement with the then Roman Emperor Augustus XII. Not only was he not exterminated, but he also helped Rome exterminate other ghost fleets."

"So Edward obtained the privilege of multiple shipping routes in Rome. This privilege was generously granted to him by the Roman emperor for three hundred years. To this day, he also works hard to make money, because although Edward is a ghost captain, his curse It’s very special. You only need to pay a certain amount of gold coins to the sea to gain the right to walk on land again, and the more you pay, the longer your free time will be.”

"It's like working hard for 80 years to get one year of vacation."

"So Edward's fleet is the most efficient ghost fleet. It only takes a month to reach Rome from Fusang, and it has the largest carrying capacity. It can be said that this route is their main business, and they have been deeply trusted for hundreds of years. Recently, I heard that they have absorbed several scattered ghost ships and are planning to expand the fleet to twenty ships."

Cordelia had a very comprehensive understanding of the many ghost fleets. Although she couldn't say that she knew them all, she at least knew everything.

Bai Yu asked, "Did you also come here on Edward's fleet?"

"Ah."

"They actually don't discriminate against the Holy Church?"

"Why the discrimination? The Holy Church and the royal family are one." Cordelia said: "Edward would not dare to offend the Roman royal family."

Bai Yu touched his chin: "This Edward, can you get in as long as you pay money?"

"Probably not." Cordelia shook her head: "You can get on the boat, but you can't get on him."

"..."

"Just kidding, don't be so serious."

"Go meet him."

At this time, the two people had left Hokkaido and returned to Edo across the strait.

It's just that we didn't arrive at the largest port in Edo, but at another port, which was relatively remote, but not sparsely populated.

This is a port dedicated to the ghost fleet. The throughput of cargo loading is not as large as that of other ports, but the economic benefits it brings are also considerable.

From a distance, you can see more than a dozen ships docked near the port. Waves of dark, rippled energy form a 'field', wrapping the ghost ship into a sphere. Its coverage area is the members of the ghost ship. scope of action.

Therefore, some sailors on ghost ships can also sit on land, play cards and drink.

But there are not many freight workers here. The warehouse is open and has been emptied, as if the loading work has been completed long ago.

Cordelia said confidently: "The people who are going to see me later just need me to reveal my identity, and they will definitely..."

Before the saint had finished speaking, a skinny ghost who was originally lying on the armchair suddenly sat up, with green will-o'-the-wisps shooting out of his eyes.

"You smell, boy..."

The ghost who opened his mouth had a dagger inlaid with gems stuck in his chest. It was none other than Edward.

Bai Yu didn't see the red hostility from the top of the opponent's head, so he patted the back of Cordelia's hand to signal that there was no need to be nervous.

He turned his palm, took out a token, and threw it to the ghost captain Edward.

The latter glanced.

This is one of the items that exploded from the body of the dragon.

[Boarding Voucher]

【Voucher when boarding the ship at Edo Port】

[Limited time countdown: 29 days, 15 hours, 6 minutes and 7 seconds]

When Edward saw the voucher, the will-o'-the-wisp in his eyes swayed. He had no tongue but he still made a clear squeaking sound: "It's really hard for us to wait. It's a waste of two months!"

He put down his legs, stood up, raised his hand and picked up his hat: "But since I'm here, according to the original contract..."

The skull's teeth collided up and down: "Come aboard with me."

Bai Yu said: "Leave now?"

"I don't mind." Edward straightened his hat and said, "But aren't you going to go on board and check it out?"

He pointed his thumb at the dozen or so ghost ships behind him and said, "With more than a dozen ships' worth of cargo, you have to at least check the quantity, right?"

Baiyu:O_o

...More than a dozen ships, cargo? !

He didn't quite understand, but he was shocked.

After a moment of hesitation, he followed Edward on board the ship and walked around. After witnessing a cabin full of ships, Bai Yu felt like something hit her heart.

It was like the moment when Wang Duoyu saw the door of the vault open.

...Taolong, is this also part of your plan?

...You actually didn't hesitate to use so much money to bribe me, just to let me kill the corpse carrier for you!

...You guys are quite nice.

Leave the cabin and return to the dock.

Make an appointment with Edward.

After leaving, Cordelia asked: "What's on the boat? Why is your mouth crooked?"

Bai Yu shook his head, took a deep breath, and uttered two words: "...It happened!"

Chapter 637 Master, I understand

In the ancient temple, the bells echoed.

In the tea room, the boiling water is fragrant.

The middle-aged man in monk's robes handed a bowl of green tea soup to Bai Yu and raised his hand: "Please use it."

Bai Yu lowered his head and looked at the bowl of tea soup with green foam. He picked it up, tasted it briefly, and then put it down.

The monk asked: "It seems that the Japanese tea soup is not to your taste."

Bai Yu stared at the tea soup and said, "It's too hot. Let it cool down for a while."

There is a difference between the Japanese tea ceremony and the Chinese tea ceremony. The overall operation is quite complicated. It is not just drinking tea, but a performance.

Fortunately, the middle-aged monk in front of me is not that particular.

Bai Yu looked at the other party's bald head and said, "The scenery here is pretty good. I have found a place to become a monk. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters."

Amamiya Ryuu thought for a second: "You killed too much when you were young. If you put down the butcher knife, you won't be able to become a Buddha. At least you can become a monk."

Bai Yu asked again: "Are you planning to let the Amamiya family die off just like this?"

Ryuuji shook his head: "Isn't there still Mahiru?"

"She is a woman."

"But the Shinto Geninryu will stay." Amemiya Ryuuji said flatly: "That's enough."

Bai Yu raised his eyebrows and said nothing more.

For the past ten years, Amamiya Ryuji has become accustomed to being a monk here. He is already a middle-aged man over forty years old. After breaking an arm, he devoted himself to practicing Buddhism. His cultivation and state of mind have not retreated but advanced. The more demeanor you have of an eminent monk.

Bai Yu specially came to see Amamiya Ryuuji. Firstly, Amamiya Mahiru had something to discuss with his uncle, so he came to meet him; secondly, he was leaving Fuso soon and it was necessary to leave a safety net here. .

Long Er smiled: "You don't have to stay here and sit with me as a monk."

Bai Yu held her chin: "Of course I know, we are not that familiar, and we can't find anything in common, but I don't want to go out."

As for why I don’t want to go out.

Naturally, there were a lot of women outside the tea room.

Three women make a drama. Amamiya Mahiru and Minami Shiori are sisters and can get along harmoniously, but when a saint Cordelia is added to the mix, it’s another story.

When they first met, it was calm and drizzle on the surface, but as Amemiya Mahiru took the initiative to take his arm, the war had already begun.

Obviously no one knows everything that happened between Bai Yu and Cordelia, but a woman's sixth sense is always very accurate.

Mahiru Amamiya may not have known about the saint's explosive speech before her death, but he clearly or vaguely noticed that there was a big change in Cordelia's attitude towards Bai Yu.

Considering that the two of them would have to cross the ocean and take a boat to Rome, her eyes inevitably became more meaningful.

There is no solution for this either.

Bai Yu could only pretend to turn a blind eye, then go chat with the monk, close the door of the tea room, and let them make trouble on their own.

"Hahaha." The monk laughed happily: "This kind of thing can be regarded as a sweet trouble."

"It's sweet at the moment, but you never know when it will turn into a knife."

Bai Yu thought of a very ancient two-dimensional famous saying.

An inch of harem, an inch of blood... The flag of the Crystal Palace always needs the blood of the protagonist to be dyed red.

"This is your family matter, I don't want to interfere." Long Er took out the shogi and said, "If you want to kill time, I can play a few games with you."

Bai Yu said in surprise: "I thought you would have some opinion of me, or at least reveal some..."

"Dissatisfied? Disappointed?" The monk shook his head and said: "If such emotions are really revealed, it will only prove that my efforts in self-cultivation over the years are far from perfect. From my position, how can I express any dissatisfaction with you?"

"Mahiru's matters are all decided by herself. Even if I, as an uncle, don't agree, it doesn't matter. She has never heard of me in the first place, and now her cultivation has reached the fourth realm... Say no It sounds good, if a girl from any family can achieve such cultivation and achievements as long as she is willing to dedicate herself, even if you marry ten or eight concubines, the other party will not care at all."

"It is indeed such a logic from the perspective of interests." Bai Yu picked up the tea soup and drank it all in one gulp: "But... forget it, since you have no objection, it is naturally the best."

Long Er rolled up his sleeves: "It seems that your self-morality needs to accept some criticism, rather than such unconditional tolerance."

Bai Yuqian smiled and said: "I'm afraid this has nothing to do with moral standards, but is related to life safety."

The monk wondered: "With your talent, it is only a matter of time before you can achieve sainthood. How could your life be threatened?"

"I'm just afraid of being here." Bai Yu said bitterly: "Who told you that they can't be canonized?"

This time it was the monk's turn to be silent.

After a long time, he recited a universal sentence: "Amitabha."

"Master, can I still be saved?"

The monk silently raised his hand and pointed out the window.

From the window you can see the temple courtyard, with a lush green tree under the blue sky and white clouds.

Bai Yu seemed to have a clear understanding: "You mean, a man's mind should be as broad as the sky, and he should not hang himself on a tree?"

The monk shook his head decisively: "What I mean is that there are still many empty tombstones in the temple. Why don't you pick one first?"

……

Night, Edo, restaurant.

If Edo Castle during the day is like a white-collar worker in the city, the traffic is busy, there are no colorful flowers, and everyone is walking by in a hurry; then Edo at night is like this white-collar worker who took off his coat and painted it red. Put on lipstick, put her hair down, put on an evening dress, picked up a high wine glass, and looked like a socialite, showing an extremely seductive appearance.

Charming aroma, intoxicating alcohol, dangerous and tempting Edo nightclub.

Fusang people are very contradictory. Under the suppression and self-discipline during the day, they can indulge as much as they want at night.

Extreme repression brings ultimate liberation.