"Bend down! Cover the canvas!" With Charles' order, the dark green canvas, the same color as the sea water, covered the entire boat. They huddled behind the canvas and did not move.
The bright searchlight swept over them, found nothing unusual, and turned to other places.
Charles, relieved, lifted the canvas and saw the ship with the searchlight. It was a warship armed to the teeth. It not only had decks in the front and back, but also had gun muzzles on both sides of the ship.
Not only was it extremely fast, but it was also silent. If we had been discovered by it just now, the mission would have been a complete failure.
The propeller started turning, pushing the boat slowly towards the island.
During the trip, they were illuminated by searchlights from other ships several times, but thanks to the prepared canvas and small hull, they were not discovered.
As they approached the island, slowly the appearance of Tianshui Island appeared in front of them.
If we use a geographical environment to describe Tianshui Island, it would be hilly terrain. Apart from the low mountains formed by the accumulation of dark rocks, there are no plants on the mountains that are no more than 100 meters in height.
Coupled with the crab-like appearance of the island, from the air it looks like a crab carrying a few low mountains on its back.
Several waterfalls descended from the sky, constantly washing over the crab's back, and several small rivers meandered between the hills.
Instead of heading directly to the dock between the crab's claws, they docked on the deserted left side of the crab.
"Hide the boat. The dock is not far ahead. We will walk over slowly so that they won't easily notice us." Charles said to his companions when he reached the shore.
"No problem, you are the boss and you have the final say." Feuerbach was always the first to respond.
Charles and his companions walked slowly forward along the junction of rocks and sea rice. Soon, a small river appeared in front of them. It was a tributary of the waterfall in the distance.
Charles half squatted down, touched the water with his hand and smelled it. There was no smell. After letting Lily's mouse try a sip, he found that it was indeed fresh water.
Not only is it fresh water, but it is also good quality fresh water, and the river water is very clear.
Feuerbach excitedly jumped into the river and swam on his back. "Captain Charles, this is very simple. Now our fresh water problem is solved. This is the first time I have seen so much fresh water."
Charles looked up at the waterfall in the sky, but even with his excellent eyesight and night vision, he couldn't see where the water was coming from.
"It's either a big lake or groundwater, but considering there's so much space underneath, groundwater is more reasonable." Richard jumped out again.
"Get back!"
"Okay, man, you're still angry after such a long time? What good will it do you to drive me crazy? I wanted to kill you, but now you want to kill me too. So, we're even now." Richard's voice was lazy.
Charles didn't want to argue with him at this time, so he continued to move forward with his crew with a gloomy face.
After crossing the freshwater river and walking for another hour, Charles finally reached the center of Tianshui Island.
Unlike the Coral Island where the pirates’ center is in the center of the island, the pirates of Tianshui Island are almost all gathered on the crowded beach.
Opposite the two circular pools is a densely packed city halfway up the mountain. The lights of fire illuminate the entire mountain. Looking up from below, it looks like a stepped seaside city.
Below the mountain city is the Tianshui Island pier, which is nothing special.
The pirates of Tianshui Island obviously used local materials. The buildings of the mountain city and the dock are all made of various black rocks. All the buildings here are made of stone, which looks quite exotic.
But no matter how special the architectural style is, it cannot change the fact that they are a group of cruel pirates.
On the busy streets of the dock, rows of ragged slaves were tied with ropes and led like cattle and sheep.
"Don't think they are all bad guys. The city planning is pretty good. Look at the street lights. They are so bright. Look at the clean streets. There are not even any crazy people or beggars. Look at the dedicated prostitutes. They come to work without even having time to put on their clothes."
Ignoring Richard's crazy talk, Charles led the others walking on the streets of the dock.
Entering the dock from the side was obviously much less noticeable. Those pirates with fierce looks didn't care about Charles and his companions at all. At most, they would look at Lily's pack of rats a few more times.
Customs is responsible for fuel sales on most islands, but there is probably no such organization in places where pirates gather.
"It's your turn. Ask them where they buy the fuel." Charles said to the beautiful woman named Lanise next to him.
Lanis gently lifted her gray hair and smiled charmingly. "No problem. As long as he's a man, there's nothing I can't ask."
She looked around and twisted her slender waist to lean against a drunken pirate.
I don't know what was said, but soon the drunkard was supported by Lanis and walked towards the alley next to him.
Not long after, Lanis came out with a smug look on her face, "Follow me."
Walking forward on this busy street, Charles and others soon came to the side of a three-story black building that was taller than the surrounding buildings.
Lanis pretended to look at the scenery at the dock and whispered to Charles, "That guy said this is the place. The fuel business at the dock is controlled by the "King". If you want to buy fuel, you can only buy it from here."
"The mission has been accomplished easily and we can go back." Feuerbach looked happy.
Charles looked at the several gun emplacements on the "crab claws" in the distance and shook his head.
"No, stealing fuel from here is simply courting death."
Not to mention the artillery batteries, the dozens of warships docked at the pier alone were enough to prevent them from coming in or leaving.
"What should we do then?"
"They shouldn't be trading here, Richie. Go in and find out where their fuel warehouse is, and then see how secure that place is."
The Illuminati believer wearing a black hood next to him nodded silently, took a tuning fork-like object and pressed it against the white triangle on his forehead. After a few seconds, his body quickly became transparent and disappeared.
Charles' fingers tapped rhythmically on the rough wall, patiently waiting for news from Richie.
Since the fuel is at the dock, this barren island must have a fuel production line. It is impossible for so many ships to rely solely on imports.
If you can't get finished fuel, you might consider starting with semi-finished products, as long as they can be burned.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" The continuous gunshots disrupted Charles' thoughts. Not only him, but everyone on the street looked towards the black building at the same time.
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