Chapter 276 I'm Not a Earl

Rome is not located by the sea; there is a small port about 80 kilometers from the coast. The port of Naples, south of Rome, is the largest commercial port near Rome, with a smooth road leading to Rome. Therefore, there are two routes to the Roman Basilica: the Naples route is longer but takes less time.

Both the Medici and Stanley families have vast businesses in the port of Naples and are prepared for the arrival of the two young family heirs, so Elisa's ship is scheduled to dock in Naples.

After passing Sicily, they sailed for another night. When it was broad daylight, Qin Mo and the others finally saw the massive port of Naples.

"Elisa, is that the White Dragon Soup's ship?" Giulio was still just a strong mortal, and his eyesight was far inferior to that of his cousin Elisa, who had already awakened.

Elisa stepped out of the cabin, glanced around, and said coldly, "Raise the sails high and give chase!"

As they were about to enter the harbor, there were many ships in the channel, and some of the sails had already been lowered to facilitate ship maneuvering and evasive maneuvers. Now that their master had given the order, the sailors of the fast sailboat hurriedly raised the remaining sails, and Elisa's fast sailboat began to dangerously weave through the convoy of ships entering the harbor.

Tang Bailong's boat had clearly spotted Qin Mo and the others behind them, and a large number of oarsmen were herded out in advance, with countless long oars extending from both sides of the boat. With the synchronized rowing movements, Tang Bailong's boat suddenly increased its speed by a notch.

"Damn it, his ship got the better end of the deal this time, we can't catch up now." Giulio was filled with regret, while Elisa had already fallen silent again, her expression as calm as still water.

"That ship was a strike ship specially designed for Tang Bailong by the Orak family. It was called the 'Flying Fish Class'. He made a name for himself in the Black Sea with more than a dozen of these light strike ships. He not only robbed the Orcs' ships, but also frequently raided the Orc territory on the northern shore."

"Your Excellency Qin Mo, although Bai Longtang is a madman, his courage to venture directly into the orc territory is admirable, isn't it?"

Elisa spoke casually about Tang Bailong's "deeds," her tone indifferent, but she was clearly taking the opportunity to mock Qin Mo. She always felt that Qin Mo was not like a real warrior, but rather like those so-called "blue-blooded nobles" of Xizhou.

The so-called "blue-blooded aristocracy" refers to the blue veins that can be seen under the skin. People from the Western Continent like to use silverware, and their plates, spoons, dishes, and cups are all made of silver. After mild silver poisoning, their skin will become fair and transparent. Therefore, those aristocrats who dislike labor and are effeminate are called "blue-blooded aristocrats".

Qin Mo was unaware that Elisa had labeled him as a sissy. If he had known, he would have immediately dismantled the ship and let Elisa drink her fill of water.

In fact, Qin Mo's face was quite three-dimensional. After being tempered by the hardships and killings in the territory of the Northern Orcs, his image and temperament were, to be fair, no longer effeminate, but rather a handsome young man. However, in this era of the Western Continent, a scruffy beard was the standard for a man. In Elisa's eyes, Qin Mo lacked the necessary imposing and domineering presence of a man.

As it turned out, oar-powered sailing ships still had certain advantages in the relatively calm inland waters of the Mediterranean. The Flying Fish-class assault ships, specifically designed for surprise attacks, far surpassed Elisa's fast sailing ships in short-distance acceleration. Despite the desperate pursuit of Elisa's crew, they watched as Tang Bailong's aloof figure reached the shore first and sailed away.

Naples, once a summer resort for Roman emperors, boasts stunning scenery and numerous scenic spots. After the disintegration of the Roman Empire, the Duchy of Naples leveraged its maritime trade to develop, becoming an important transit port between the eastern and western Mediterranean, which indirectly stimulated the development of local handicrafts.

Qin Mo knew about Naples not because she was particularly good at world geography, but because someone had brought Naples into the Chinese people's view: Maradona.

Maradona is the symbol and an enduring legend of Napoli. He won two Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia title, one Super Cup title, and one UEFA Cup title for Napoli. It can be said that Maradona made the world aware of the Napoli team and remembered the name Napoli.

Today, Naples is steeped in the myth of the Temple, and merchants traveling there receive blessings from the Temple priests and the protection of the Knights Templar. Caravans depart daily from here for the major city of Tunisia, never suffering mistreatment in the Tunisian martial arts world. The Knights of Naples are eager to seize this opportunity!

"Your Excellency Qin Mo, our family has prepared a carriage for us, and we will arrive in Rome tomorrow. Coincidentally, the day after tomorrow is the day the temple will recruit trainees, so if we set off immediately, the timing will be just right."

Stubborn Elisa didn't want Qin Mo to leave her sight, and immediately set off after getting ashore, which made Qin Mo, who wanted to take a look around, very unhappy.

“I came to the Western Continent not just to become a temple student. We have an old saying in Great Xia: ‘Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.’ Traveling is a very important part of the cultivation process. Mount Vesuvius in Naples and the ancient city of Pompeii are places I long for.”

Qin Mo's long-winded talk about the importance of travel for personal cultivation annoyed Elisa. She couldn't very well say, "Hurry up and come with me to the temple to see if you're a fraud or not."

"Your Excellency Qin Mo, I have been a student at the Temple for two years, and I often come to Naples with my teacher to do good deeds. I know the scenery here very well. If you and my cousin both become students, we can come here together to help the poor. As for the historical sites and scenery you mentioned, I can give you a private tour."

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