Chapter 71 The Truth
On the sixteenth day at sea, the weather was overcast and windy!
While sailing on a certain sea route, the Maria, which had been sailing steadily, suddenly stopped.
Everyone on the ship looked at each other, wondering what would happen next.
However, all of this was affected by the few ships that emerged from the sea.
It turned out that three ships flying small black flags were moored on the side of the Maria, in the blind spot of the large ship.
From their perspective, they noticed that many people on the ship were getting armed and preparing.
Who are these people?
"Why are they all carrying weapons?"
"Could they be pirates? This is too sudden."
The surprise on everyone's faces was quickly replaced by panic, after all, no one had ever encountered such a situation before, and Huo Sen, Jiang Cong and others on the side surrounded them, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
Another group of people on deck also saw the danger.
Someone had already notified them, and soon James and Hatcher ran out.
Upon seeing the familiar yet unfamiliar flag, his expression softened slightly, but he immediately reverted to anger.
"Damn it, these people are incredibly audacious. They're sure we'll give it to them, aren't they?"
Our side all stepped back, since the captain and his men seemed to know quite a lot.
James immediately ordered his men to help, while keeping a close eye on the other side. They saw that someone on the other side was waving a flag, seemingly marking something.
This was the first time they had ever witnessed such a formal robbery, and they even started talking to each other in a consultative manner.
Luo Yin glanced at it several times and then moved to the outermost edge, but was pushed back by an arm as soon as she thought about it.
Seeing this, You Lizhu pulled the person over and gave her a warning look.
Loin glared at the newcomer, but Hosen quickly looked away.
"Alright, don't panic yet!"
“These people are not to be trifled with. If things don’t look good, we’ll go down and hide. They’re up here.” Although Yu Lizhu was quite skilled, she knew very well that there were times when they would have to step in.
It's not about gender differences, but rather that the right person should be in the right place.
She knew very well why she had come.
She couldn't help but feel more affection for this little girl who was like a younger sister. Although the girl was always a bit childish, wasn't that part of her charm?
"I understand, Sister You. I value my life. I was just curious to take a look."
She did only glance at it a few times, thinking that she could share this experience with her family later.
Yu Lizhu was surprised to find that this was what she was thinking. Seeing the group start to move, she quickly pulled the person away.
They weren't on deck for the time being; some people came down to protect them, while most stayed in the cabin with Old Xia and Old Hu.
The remaining security personnel and everyone else were on board.
"I wonder how they will handle this?"
"I see the ships behind us are arriving soon. I wonder if a fight will break out?"
Everyone remembered that there was still a large ship there. With more people and weapons, they felt more confident, but they were still more worried about whether a conflict would break out in this sea area.
"We had only heard that things were chaotic here, but we didn't expect to run into them several times since we arrived."
"That's right. When you think about it, our own country is much more stable. The outside world is really different."
Many people felt a sense of longing, especially for the territorial waters of the country not far away; but reason pulled them back from doing so.
"Bang bang bang~"
"Bang bang bang~"
Before everyone could think for long, a series of gunshots rang out.
Not only did it appear on the deck, but there were also bursts of it not far away.
Everyone understood that without any discussion, a fight broke out.
Everyone's emotions turned into worry for their compatriots; they really didn't know if they would get hurt.
Could those people please cooperate and leave quickly? If not, could they at least try going in another direction?
Those who hadn't noticed the ship's movements felt a chill in their hearts!
Yes, the ship had stopped at the very beginning, but before they could find out why, it was temporarily stranded due to the discovery of pirates.
Xia Ming's face turned ashen as he glanced at the tense crowd.
Of the dozen or so people, only a few remained relatively calm, but everyone looked quite unwell.
Dr. Yu, who had seen a bit of the world, quickly said, "Everyone, please take care of yourselves. There could be any new changes at any time. We can't hold them back any longer."
Old Hu glanced at the soldiers beside him and said, "That's right, why don't you all go up and help?"
This implies they are afraid something might happen and want them to go up as well.
"No, the captain ordered us to stay."
"I will protect you!"
The five people shouted in unison, without moving an inch.
"Alright, alright, I reckon our people will be here soon. Let's all calm down and wait and see." Xia Ming kept a close eye on things, listening intently to prevent them from arguing.
Hu Wenhua's face turned pale, and sweat began to bead on his forehead.
Since arriving here, his health has not been very good. What he said just now was because he was very concerned about his fellow soldiers. Everyone immediately realized something was wrong when they saw his complexion.
The military doctor quickly asked people to make way so he could begin a simple examination. Everyone pitched in to clear a space for him and discovered that he was suffering from a relapse of an old ailment and was in severe pain.
"Old Hu, don't get so agitated. Don't worry, leave the rest to me, everything will be fine."
Xia Ming quickly grabbed his hand to reassure his old friend.
The military doctor was giving injections and pressing acupoints, and Ganda was helping out from the side; the two had already developed a tacit understanding.
The others huddled together hesitantly, afraid of making any noise that might disturb them.
"It's nothing, it's just that my health is holding me back again." Hu Wenhua looked annoyed. "Dr. Yu, I'm fine, I'll be alright after a rest."
He fainted immediately after saying that.
The crowd was terrified and started scrambling to help again. Fortunately, the doctor was there, and Master Ganda had plenty of medicine on hand. He fed the patient an anti-inflammatory pill, which finally stabilized the situation.
"Bang!"
The door was pushed open, and several agile comrades immediately stood in front of the researcher.
If anything unexpected happens outside, they will definitely be the first to be affected.
Before anyone could react, they saw other people standing in front of them.
Are you alright?
Huo Sen, reeking of gunpowder, came down with a few people to check the situation.
As soon as I opened the door, I was met with several pairs of eyes staring at me.
The man's murderous intent was barely revealed, and as soon as he realized who it was, he immediately concealed it.
He glanced around the room, pausing familiarly for a few seconds before looking away.
Seeing someone lying there, he quickly asked, "Has someone been in trouble?"
"It's alright, things are stable for now. How's Captain Huo doing up there?"
Hosen gestured, "It's safe for now. The ships and people have disappeared, but we need to leave as soon as possible. However, they seem to have a dispute that I came to see Elder Xia and Elder Hu."
Hearing this, everyone's anxious expressions eased considerably.
Upon hearing that someone was looking for them, they all turned to look at the unconscious Old Hu.
"Old Hu shouldn't be moved right now; it's best to wait until he wakes up on his own." Dr. Yu didn't recommend waking him up now, as it would be too agonizing for him.
Xia Ming looked around, then went outside to chat with Huo Sen for a while. After figuring out the current situation, he thought for a moment and called a few more people.
A few people went up, and the others soon began to wait.
Everyone kept glancing at Old Hu and then at the doorway.
We are looking forward to good news.
Luo Yin nudged the old man Chen, who was almost asleep next to her, with a look of curiosity and anxiety. "Hey, how can you still sleep? What time is it?"
She was truly impressed; this old man was incredibly bold.
Look how worried they are, and he's still dozing off.
Blind Chen remained motionless, but his snoring could be heard.
Several comrades who overheard the conversation glanced at her with complicated expressions, then quickly looked away.
"The Maria hasn't moved for hours. Don't they know they should move on their own?"
"No way, aren't they supposed to be very capable? They have the exact location of the shipwreck. This can't be true, can it?"
"I think it's risky. Look how long Xia Lao and the others have been up there. They haven't come back yet, so something must have happened. Does that mean we don't need to go anymore and can go home?"
"Really? That would be bad. Let's turn back."
Everyone has been on edge ever since they boarded this ship at the beginning of the year, and every little thing affects their mood.
The recent accidents, coupled with the attitudes of those foreigners, are enough to demonstrate the seriousness of this ship stoppage.
As Luo Yin listened to what they were saying, her heart began to pound.
She suspected they might actually be right; the old Mr. Hu seemed to be a marine expert, but unfortunately, he fell ill and couldn't go out.
What exactly is it saying?
“I disagree. Captain James, this route is no longer on the map. I cannot let my compatriots take the risk with you.”
Xia Ming never expected that his first encounter with the secrets of the treasure would be at this time.
In his hand was a document that they had supposedly intercepted 70 years ago, one of which showed the shipping routes in the high seas area.
If that were all, it wouldn't be enough to make him so angry, but the final area leading to the treasure shipwreck was marked by several signs indicating the deep sea and dangerous zones.
This was based on the countless shipwreck experiences of their predecessors; it was a dangerous place.
This area is very deep and the situation is complex; do not enter unless absolutely necessary.
But James said that since they had already provoked the nearby black pirates by staying there for so long, they might as well charge in and, if they were lucky, still have a chance to survive.
“We’re all in the same boat. Professor Xia’s situation isn’t as bad as you think.”
James's expression was also grim. He repeatedly explained the situation to try and calm them down, saying that letting them all go in together would greatly increase their survival rate.
“I strongly disagree. There are clearly other routes along this route. Captain James, this is not a reason for you to go!”
Xia Ming suddenly calmed down. He recalled the route he had discussed with his companions and realized that this was only the most dangerous one.
After saying this, he kept staring at the person opposite him, trying to discern the information he was hiding.
Sure enough, the captain on the other side didn't seem guilty at all. On the contrary, the person in the know looked up and looked over, his eyes revealing that he knew.
"Indeed, sir, why don't you speak first!"
“If you don’t have a reason to convince me today, I will absolutely not let my people and I leave. Even if we can’t, I believe you will no longer have ships to escort you.”
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