The boatmen hiding in their respective rooms heard Xiang Sheng's shouting, which continued uninterrupted. After a while, they finally plucked up the courage to push open the door.
With a creaking sound, the boatman, who still had a trace of fear on his face, saw Xiang Sheng and the young man. The fear on his face immediately turned into surprise, and he shouted, "Brothers, it's true! There's no danger outside, come out!"
The shouts of acquaintances were much more effective than Xiang Sheng's. As soon as the boatman finished speaking, several doors opened and the silent boat immediately became lively.
After a while, the captain, who had been hiding somewhere, also ran out. He looked around terrified and saw corpses everywhere. He was frightened and relieved at the same time. He quickly pulled Xiang Sheng aside to question him.
"Little brother, what...what is going on?"
Xiang Sheng shook his head helplessly. "Captain, I'm not very clear about the details, but I do know that it was because this distinguished guest's servants and those pirates fought to the death that we were able to survive."
The captain suddenly understood and grabbed the stunned young man, saying repeatedly, "Young Master, I truly cannot repay you for saving my life."
"Captain, it's not me."
The young man immediately defended himself. The captain was stunned for a moment, then immediately changed his tone and said, "Yes, yes, it was your servants who saved our lives. Don't worry, after we get off the boat, I will definitely bury your servants properly, let them rest in peace, and have a good life in the next life!"
The boy's face fell, "It's not him..."
"Captain!"
Xiang Sheng interrupted the young man and said solemnly, "I think burial is a minor matter; saving lives is more important. I don't know how those pirates got on the ship, and they might have accomplices. If they come again, we won't be able to stop them. It's best to abandon the ship."
“Yes, yes, yes!”
The captain's face tightened. "There's a special emergency boat in the lower cabin. I'll have someone prepare it right away!"
After saying that, the captain turned around and went into the cabin.
"Hey! Captain, you..."
The young man said half of the sentence when he saw the captain disappear from his sight. He could only swallow the rest of the sentence back into his stomach.
He looked at Xiang Sheng again at this moment, feeling very suffocated. Although he knew that Xiang Sheng seemed reluctant to pay attention to him, he still couldn't help asking, "Why are you putting the credit on me? It was clearly you who killed the person."
"You are the one who brought these people here."
Xiang Sheng looked straight at the river and replied calmly, "The consequences of the murder will naturally be borne by you."
"So you're afraid of making enemies?"
The young man was intelligent and immediately understood the intention. He said hurriedly, "Then you don't have to do this. The commander was just a casual cultivator of humble origins. It's impossible for him to know any powerful people."
Xiang Shengxie glanced at him and said, "That's better."
Finally having a normal conversation with Xiang Sheng, the young man struck while the iron was hot and continued, "My benefactor, my name is Zhu Lu, which means "Lü" in "law". I don't know your full name, could you tell me?"
"Zhu Lu?"
Xiang Sheng glanced at the young man with a half-smile, "Mr. Zhu, we met by chance and will never cross paths again. It's better for us to forget each other. Why bother to tell each other your names?"
Seeing that she was unwilling to reveal even her name, and considering her previous actions towards Xiang Sheng, the young man immediately guessed some of the truth.
Could it be that this person is also in trouble like him and has hidden his identity?
Manager Lin is dead. It is impossible for him to sneak into the Lu family's ancestral land alone. He needs at least someone to help him.
He didn't know whether Xiang Sheng was strong or not, but judging from the alertness and caution he had just shown, he was qualified enough.
The young man's mind raced, and he quickly figured out what was going on. He nodded and said, "My benefactor is right. We met by chance, but you saved my life after all. Isn't it enough for me to repay you?"
Seeing as you're unwilling to fight at the docks, you probably have an enemy, and one that's quite powerful. I know a place where all sorts of people are mixed up right now. Even if your enemy has a powerful background, he wouldn't dare to fight there."
"oh?"
Xiang Sheng raised an eyebrow, seeming to be interested, "What is that place?"
"Where...I can't let the news leak out for the time being."
The young man said in a deep voice, "But benefactor, I have to be frank. That place is not peaceful. If you decide to go there, you must be extremely cautious. I am quite familiar with the place and can serve as your guide."
Xiang Sheng's eyes narrowed immediately, and he just looked at the boy quietly, without responding for a long time.
The young man felt uneasy and uncomfortable when he was being stared at. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat and he thought of a very serious problem.
When did this person come to the door of his room?
How much of the conversation between him and the commander did the other party hear?
"Mr. Zhu, I appreciate your kindness."
Xiang Sheng turned his head and looked at the slightly nervous young man. He smiled slightly and said, "Young Master, you once rescued me from a difficult situation, and I saved your life today. Now we are even. You don't owe me anything, and I don't like others taking risks for me. Once we reach the shore, we will part ways."
The young man panicked, "Benefactor..."
"Mr. Zhu, and little brother, the boat is ready."
The captain came running over panting, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and said, "There's no time to lose, let's get off quickly!"
"Thank you very much."
He bowed to Xiang Sheng, turned around and walked towards the ladder. The young man immediately followed him absentmindedly, leaving the captain confused.
Why is it that Mr. Zhu follows that down-and-out scholar as if he has drunk a love potion?
In less than a cup of tea, all the boatmen boarded the small boat and slowly sailed away from the big ship.
The captain gritted his teeth and threw a torch onto the ship.
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