Phoenix Descends – Queen with a Thousand Pets

Chapter 23: The world's first sailor

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Update time 2014-12-14 18:42:00 Word count: 3500

In a few months, the new Fengshen has been built, which is nearly twice the size of the original Fengshen, and with a dark cabin underneath, the maneuverability has more than doubled, and the combat effectiveness has been completely improved due to the addition of the iron wall. changed. This is due to the top-level construction wood, and Huangjing Zhoutan's craftsmanship, and then Ling Qingyu's improvement suggestions.

It's just that the Fengshen, which has a load capacity of 30,000 shi, is very empty in the cargo hold. When I came here, all the porcelain that was loaded was broken, the cotton cloth was used up, the books were rotten, and the wine was gone, but there was a limit to what could be loaded from the island.

Even so, 70,000 jin of spices, 20 ounces of amber, several thousand jin of black iron and cold iron, dozens of buckets of pearls, some coral, five thousand kinds of wood, and some sun-dried medicinal materials were packed. There are one million taels of gold in it. The empty cargo hold contained a lot of water and food.

Ling Qingyu was smiling happily while ordering the goods. Doing any calculations, there are tens of millions of taels of silver here. Even if 20% is divided, there are still eight million taels. The Long Danxiang that suddenly floated to the island, including the jewelry made by Zhou Tan, was not put in the cargo hold, but stored in the small warehouse next to her own cabin, which was next to Yan San's small room. As for Yuhe There were some top-quality gemstones and some top-quality blood amber, so Ling Qingyu kept them by the bedside in her bedroom.

Before Mr. Zhou Tan forged the peerless magic weapon, he forged many weapons and utensils. Among them, eight weapons were forged from cold iron. , Ling Qingyu gave it to Gu Sui, the epee to Lu Yao, the long sword to Ye Shishi, and the rest, Gu Sui was going to take the mace, and spent a thousand taels of silver in the bonus, Yang Zhao wanted He bought the halberd and spent the one thousand taels of silver in the bonus, Zheng Xi was jealous and wanted to leave the meat cleaver, Ding Dong was also jealous and wanted to leave the long stick.

The peerless magic weapon forged by Zhou Tan is a pair of daggers, with organs on the handle, inlaid with a pair of leopard teeth. According to Shi Fang, the leopard teeth are highly poisonous. The sword blade is like a bay of autumn water. As soon as this sword was born, a rainbow of seven colors appeared in the sky, and it was an extremely sharp weapon.

Such a sharp weapon, but there is nothing to make a scabbard. Later, Huang Jing found a kind of vine and weaved it into a scabbard. The sword was so sharp that a stone could be cut like tofu, but it couldn't break through the scabbard made of vine. Ling Qingyu Only then did he put it in his arms with peace of mind.

Looking at the weather, it is estimated that the wind will blow up in two days. Ling Qingyu saw that there were no dark lines on his hands, and he began to itch for the gemstones in that hole. He only took some large pieces at the beginning, so they are so beautiful that they are not suitable for sale. What about the tiny pieces

The itching was really uncomfortable, Ling Qingyu couldn't help but started to rub against the edge of the forest, hesitating whether to go or not, when he heard Yan San's voice.

"Is there anything else you want to bring? I'll go get it with you." Seeing Ling Qingyu's suspicious eyes, Yan San said: "I won't run around, I'm leaving in two days, go and come back quickly."

Between the unreliable Yan San and the shining gems, Ling Qingyu chose the gems without hesitation.

"Tut tsk tsk," Yan San shook his head and sighed, watching Ling Qingyu picking up those little gems like a chick pecking at rice.

"What do you know! For women, gems and gold are the most reliable!" Ling Qingyu glanced at him.

"It's enough for a woman to rely on her husband. It's a man's job to make money." Yan San leaned against the cave wall with his head in his hands, and kicked some small gems in front of her.

"Cut," Ling Qingyu said disdainfully: "Men are reliable, sows can climb trees!" It was like this in her previous life, she worked desperately to make money, but her husband went to find mistress, and she no longer believed in love and men!

"Hehe," Yan San smiled, jumped in front of her, and said, "The head of the house, I need to discuss something with you."

"What?" Ling Qingyu looked at him warily.

"Look, even if your boat of treasures lands, there will probably be quite a few people prying on them. Please ask me to be your bodyguard."

"Aren't you my bodyguard? You're still the unreliable kind!"

"We were talking about being on a boat back then, but think about it, you brought so much money ashore, think about it, how did your father and brother die?" Seeing Ling Qingyu's serious face, Yan San persisted and said, "I'll give you another How about being a bodyguard for three years, and also responsible for training Ye Shiyi."

"What do you want?" Ling Qingyu didn't believe in a free lunch.

"Lend me your swords. When I can't be your bodyguard, I will return them to you."

Sure enough, I took a fancy to this! You treacherous villain! Ling Qingyu looked at him contemptuously, but after thinking about it, these two swords are indeed useless in his hands, and he is afraid that he will accidentally hurt himself if he carries them with him. worth it.

Calculating an account in his heart, Ling Qingyu said: "Three years is not enough, ten years! A salary of one hundred taels of silver a year, the dividend is up to my heart, if I do well, I will give it, if I don't do well, I won't have it!"

Ten years, if possible, twenty or thirty years, I am also willing, Yan San smiled, knelt down on one knee, lowered his head deeply, and said: "I, Yan San, serve Ling Qingyu as the master now. If there is any violation, It will make me die in pieces."

Ling Qingyu was taken aback for a moment, then quickly helped him up and said: "We are just a cooperative relationship, why do you make such an oath, you have disobeyed me too much, bai bai, Tong Yanwuji Tongyan Wuji." Then he complained again: "Isn't it just a sword, remember to return it to me when the time comes!"

Looking at Ling Qingyu who turned his head and thoughtfully went to pick up the gems, Yan San smiled silently. The pair of swords were born as divine soldiers, and they have not surrendered to Ling Qingyu now. Ling Qingyu held them, and he was afraid of hurting the master. Raise it, let it suck enough human blood during the killing, and then find an opportunity to find it to recognize its master, only then can Ling Qingyu control it.

On the day of the winter solstice, the wind and waves outside began to become smaller.

"Get up!" Ling Qingyu shouted, raising his hand, everyone below started to roll up, and the Fengshen slowly slid out of the pier in the bay.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Ling Qingyu suddenly felt a faint heat in the purse with the small fruit and green grass hidden in his chest. He turned his head and saw a white figure on the cliff. Ling Qingyu also waved, with a big smile on his face, until Zheng Xi shouted: "I'm going out, hurry up!"

Xiaobai, thank you very much! Ling Qingyu shouted silently at the white shadow, then entered the wheelhouse and fixed her body. These fixed rope buckles were added by Ling Qingyu's request to facilitate navigation in wind and waves.

As soon as the ship went out of the boundary line, there were violent winds and huge waves. Even with such a large volume and weight, the Fengshen couldn't help spinning around with the vortex.

"Left rudder thirty-five degrees! Full buckle!" Ling Qingyu stared at the water and issued orders to Ding Dong and Zheng Xi from time to time, commanding the Fengshen to sail out from the gap in the vortex.

The wind and waves were huge, and the Fengshen was tossing and turning on the top of the waves and in the eddies, and the huge resistance under the current made it difficult for Ding Dong and Zheng Xi to control the big rudder. After a while, their foreheads were already dripping with sweat.

Another huge wave came, Ding Dong and Zheng Xi slipped their hands, the rudder lost control and turned in the opposite direction, Ling Qingyu was in a hurry, and just about to rush over, Lu Yao and Yan San had already passed and stood behind Ding Dong and Zheng Xi, Help them firmly control the rudder.

Ling Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief, and looked back unconsciously. Sure enough, the island had completely disappeared, leaving only a vast ocean.

"Turn right! Fifteen degrees!" Ling Qingyu withdrew his mind, stared at the front with all his attention, and issued orders firmly.

Lu Yao and Yan San glanced at her at the same time, and then looked back at each other for half a second. They stood firmly behind Ding Dong and Zheng Xi, ensuring that the rudder could fully follow the instructions.

"Sister, you are so handsome!" Ye Shiyi, who was standing next to Ling Qingyu, said softly.

Ling Qingyu didn't hear clearly, and asked: "What are you talking about, turn the rudder twenty-five degrees to the left, be careful of the vortex ahead!"

Ye Shixi laughed twice, and stood quietly beside Ling Qingyu, grabbing Ling Qingyu's sleeve with his small hand.

Everyone in the cabin was in their seats, fastened their belts, and waited quietly. Although they didn't face the violent storm above, they didn't relax at all.

"The head of the family will definitely be able to do it." Meng Su said softly but firmly.

"Of course, that's the best boat master!" Gu Sui smiled and added: "The best boat master in the world."

Everyone laughed unconsciously. This sentence was said by Ling Qingyu himself before boarding the boat. I am the best boat master in the world. If I can't take you out, there is no second person in this world who can take you out. , Don't worry, give your lives to me.

The best boat master! The best captain ever! Yang Zhao's eyes seemed to have penetrated the plank of the ship and reached the bow of the ship facing the wind and waves.

Four hours later, the Fengshen passed a wave valley, and finally there was no vortex ahead, and the layers of rolling waves made the Fengshen gradually calm down.

"It's safe." Ling Qingyu's body softened, and he sat down on the ground. Looking at Ding Dong and Zheng Xi, they were also weak, and they sat down on the ground, but the joy on that face could no longer be restrained, and he said with a smile: "Master, let's Out!"

Not long after that, the people below also rushed to the deck, shouting and laughing, and the joy of passing through life and death infected everyone.

After leaving the dangerous situation, Ling Qingyu fell into a deep sleep. When he woke up, he saw starlight leaking in from the window, filling the room with brilliance, and Ling Qingyu suddenly felt as if he didn't know where he was.

Putting on a coat and walking out the door, the boat was very quiet. After such a thrilling experience, they are probably all sleeping peacefully now.

Slowly walked down the stairs and walked to the deck. The sail hadn't been raised yet, and the Fengshen was just drifting with the current and swaying with the slightly undulating waves.

Leaning against the side of the boat, Ling Qingyu loosened her braids and closed them with her hands, enjoying the oncoming breeze with her eyes closed. This body originally had long, long black hair. Before boarding the boat, considering the inconvenience on board, Ling Qingyu cut off half of her hair and tied it in braids.

Looking at the stars shining in the sky, the waves on the sea surface, the sea breeze blowing gently, and the singing of mermaids in the distance, it was the first time since coming to this world that Ling Qingyu felt so at ease, and unconsciously hummed an intermittent tune.