Chapter 31: Returning with a Full Load
Under the cold moonlight, all the crew members on the Cangyuan had red eyes and were breathing heavily.
Until now, they all seemed to be in a dream.
Sixteen large boxes filled with gold, silver and treasures were quietly placed on the deck.
Some people were still worried, so they pinched themselves and, after feeling the pain, they stared at the treasures on the ground again, unwilling to look away for a moment.
Mr. Li didn't even brag!
He really made everyone return with a full load!
However, the degree of “full load” is far beyond everyone’s imagination!
The box was filled with all kinds of jade, gold, silver and jewels, which dazzled everyone.
They have made a living by fishing at sea for half their lives, and even in their most beautiful dreams, they have never seen such a dreamy scene.
Zhang Haobo's mind went blank.
"It's actually true. That guy can actually find the treasure sunk to the bottom of the sea! Such a skill, such a skill..."
Having lived on Liuli Island for more than twenty years, Zhang Haobo naturally knew that in addition to the immortal masters, there were also some ordinary mortals in the world who possessed all kinds of incredible abilities.
For example, he can communicate with birds in the sky, predict disasters in advance, hold his breath for a long time and swim under the sea, and he can see clearly who is true and who is false like Manager Zhao.
But these strange people are a minority after all. They are either entrusted with important tasks on various islands, or taken as slaves by immortal masters and taken to Wanxian Island.
It's really rare to see.
I never expected that Li Fan was such an extraordinary person!
Zhang Haobo suddenly thought that Li Fan seemed to have just moved to Liuli Island not long ago. Could it be that he was forced to move here because his original island was destroyed by a storm? No wonder Manager Zhao looked at him differently even though he was just a new resident!
It all makes sense!
Zhang Haobo regretted it deeply at this time.
"Zhang Haobo, ah Zhang Haobo, it's a rare opportunity to meet a noble person, and not only did you not seize it, but you also ridiculously thought that the other party was here to rob your small fleet!"
The more Zhang Haobo thought about it, the more regretful he became. He wanted to slap himself twice.
"No, I must apologize immediately! Immediately! This kind of alien will be a guest of honor wherever he goes. If he gets powerful and holds a grudge against me for what I did a few days ago..."
Zhang Haobo shuddered and was about to go to Li Fan's room to apologize.
"Hey, is it my illusion? Why do I feel like these boxes haven't been soaked for a long time?"
"Strangely enough, we didn't see any sunken ships when we were salvaging them."
"It should have drifted here along the undercurrent? Or was it swept up into the sky by a storm and then fell into the sea here?"
"Why bother with so much? As long as these treasures are real, that's enough."
Amid the whispers of his crew members, Zhang Haobo hurried away.
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In the room, Li Fan sent Zhang Haobo away with a pleasant face and stretched his tired body.
Of course, he threw down those sixteen boxes of treasure himself.
He sailed alone to an uninhabited sea area, unfolded the Tai Yan boat, moved out a small portion of the treasures he had looted from Da Xuan, threw them into the sea, and finally sent out a signal for the Cang Yuan crew to come and salvage the treasures.
The box was really heavy. If he hadn't practiced the "Xuanhuang Qingxin Mantra" all the time in the past few months, and if he hadn't been nourished by the invisible spiritual energy of heaven and earth, his strength would have increased a lot, and he might not be able to handle it alone.
Even so, after the incident, Li Fan felt like his whole body was falling apart.
"Let's make a big splash the first time. We won't have to throw so much away next time." Li Fan thought to himself.
As for Zhang Haobo...
Li Fan didn't take him seriously at all.
For Zhang Haobo, the position of the captain of the fleet is the foundation of his life. If someone suddenly came to rob him, it would be strange if he had no reaction.
What's more, the tricks he used were so childish and ridiculous to Li Fan.
If it was Li Fan, he would have chatted and laughed with him for the past ten days without revealing anything. When he reached the depths of the sea and his guard gradually dropped, he would have sneaked into the house quietly under the cover of night and killed him with a single blow.
Then he was thrown into the vast ocean, leaving no evidence.
Even if he really had the ability to find treasure, he was new to Liuli Island and had no foundation. Before getting proof, who would really go to war with a captain with dozens of loyal subordinates for an outsider, who was also dead?
Even if Manager Zhao really wanted to punish him, he would only lose his position as captain.
You know, there is no such thing as paying with one's life on Liuli Island.
What the Immortal Master needs is a steady supply of supplies from Liuli Island.
So in Li Fan's opinion, there is no reason not to take action.
Unfortunately, Zhang Haobo is not Li Fan.
I don't have that kind of courage at all.
To put it bluntly, he is just a simple fisherman.
The fleet that he valued was just a small stepping stone in Li Fan's plan.
“How can a sparrow understand the ambition of a swan?” Li Fan shook his head and put it behind him, calming down and practicing the Heart Purification Mantra.
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Having obtained the treasure, the Cangyuan stopped fishing and immediately turned the boat around and returned to Liuli Island.
After all, the harvest this time is so great that the entire crew will not be able to rest in peace until they return to the island safely.
Working at full speed, Liuli Island was in sight in just two days.
"After we go back, don't go to the shore yet. Liu San, you quietly go into the water, and then go to Manager Zhao's house to inform Manager Zhao and ask him to send someone to count it personally." Zhang Haobo solemnly instructed everyone.
If nothing unexpected happens, they should be the ones who gain the most out of this voyage.
According to the rules, they can get 50%!
If an outsider takes the inventory, who can guarantee that there won’t be deductions or deliberate omissions?
Anything less would be heartbreaking for them.
I can't feel at ease if he is not one of my own.
The crew members nodded and immediately became alert when they saw the ships approaching the island for routine inventory.
"Zhang Haobo, what do you mean? You won't let us get on board?"
The other party seemed to have a conflict with Zhang Haobo, and there was a hint of anger in his words.
Zhang Haobo ignored her.
Seeing that Zhang Haobo did not react, the other party mocked him even more: "Looking at the draft of your ship, I'm afraid you will return empty-handed this time. It seems that your career as a captain has come to an end. If you really can't make it in the future, come to my brother's ship. I promise not to let you starve to death!"
When the crew of the Cangyuan heard that their boss was insulted, they became furious and were about to retort.
But he was stopped by Zhang Haobo.
After that, no matter what the other party said, Zhang Haobo pretended not to hear it and just waited for Manager Zhao's people to come over.
"It seems that there is a reason why Zhang Haobo can hold the position of captain of Cangyuan. He is not as bad as I imagined, but his background and experience limit him." Li Fan couldn't help but nodded after seeing this scene in secret.
The abnormality at the dock attracted a lot of onlookers, and people were pointing and talking at the Cangyuan.
Fortunately, the confrontation between the two sides did not last long. Soon, Manager Zhao came over with his men.
(End of this chapter)
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