Chapter 19 Lighthouse
It is not easy to sail in a small boat and then go ashore in stormy weather.
Raindrops continued to hit Chen Qi's body, and his idea changed from getting ashore early to not falling off the boat.
The body becomes tired and the consciousness gradually becomes blurred.
I don’t know how long it took, but the blazing daylight in the sky began to dim and eventually went out.
A bright moon with a slightly red hue slowly rises from the end of the coastline.
This marks the coming of night and the end of day—
Is it night already... Chen Qi slowly opened his weak eyes and looked at the dark world in front of him.
The storm took a toll on his body.
In the heavy rain, his sense of time became blurred.
The steam boat was also damaged by the impact of the waves and its speed was greatly reduced.
I'm afraid this ship will be unusable after it goes ashore.
However, there is good news.
As night fell, the storm was reduced to wind and some drizzle.
Where am I? Chen Qi faced the sea breeze and looked forward.
Suddenly, a faint light shone into his eyes.
There was light again... Chen Qi raised his head and looked towards the direction of the light.
The light grew stronger.
The sudden strong light forced him to squint.
In the blurry distance, above a huge tower building, there was vaguely an old man holding an oil lamp, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
It's a lighthouse...
Chen Qi lay on the boat with a faint smile on his lips.
finally……
He finally reached land...
Seeing the lighthouse meant that he was close to the town and not far from landing.
Chen Qi shook his head, sat up and stretched his muscles.
Lighthouses are important navigation buildings for maritime navigation.
The lighthouse in the Witch Sea is also responsible for guarding against special situations such as attacks by large sea beasts and island fleets.
Therefore, the keeper of a lighthouse is usually an extraordinary person with high moral character, great inspiration and superb strength.
This is an extremely boring, but extremely important job.
The lighthouse keeper, who was over seventy years old, looked in the direction of Chen Qi.
Today's storm lasted for so long, how come there are still people at sea!
Moreover, it seems to be a young man!
This is too wasteful! As an old man, the lighthouse keeper always cares about young people.
He moistened his throat and shouted in a loud voice:
"Young man, are you okay? Do you need help?!"
"What did you say? Your voice is too soft!"
Chen Qi patted his head and poured out the water from his ears.
When he saw the light, he became more energetic!
Whatever, smile first, then wave!
Why are you still laughing? Be serious! The lighthouse keeper shouted anxiously in a louder voice:
"The wind is not right tonight, there may be monsters in the sea! Hurry to shore, don't go out to sea today or tomorrow!"
He shook his head. The boy didn't seem nervous at all. He probably didn't know what happened tonight.
He was very inspired and could clearly feel that there was a hint of ancient breath mixed in today's storm, like the whisper of a monster.
This kind of wind hasn't blown over the sea for a long time.
According to his experience, this sea breeze that sounds like a monster's roar means that some monsters that were originally active in the deep sea will also come to the surface of the sea!
Something big has happened, I'm afraid.
Today, many fishermen and businessmen have met with accidents.
At night, sea beasts will be even more rampant!
This young man was lucky enough to avoid being attacked by sea beasts while sitting in such a small boat.
"Get ashore quickly!"
The lighthouse keeper shouted that he couldn't guarantee that anything strange would emerge from the sea.
"Okay! I'll go ashore right away!"
Chen Qi replied, and slightly increased the speed of the steam boat.
As the propeller turned, his boat headed towards an island town called 'Maro Town'.
This was the town he was about to arrive at, and also the town where the original owner was born.
Chen Qi opened the nautical chart again and took a look at the terrain of the Kingdom of Bei and the location of Maro Town.
The big city by the sea in the Kingdom of Shells is called Moonstone City.
In addition to Moonstone City, there are a large number of islands on the coastline of the Kingdom of Shells where humans can survive.
Moonstone Islands, Devil's Islands, etc.
Towns of all sizes have been built on these islands.
And Maro Town is one of the many towns in the Moonstone Islands.
By reading the original owner's memories, Chen Qi gained a lot of understanding about this place.
First of all, the archipelago is not a good place for everyone in the Kingdom of Shells.
The transportation is inconvenient, there is a lack of entertainment facilities, and there are frequent threats from waves and sea beasts.
Not to mention the pirates who have become more and more arrogant recently.
The town on the island is just a remote countryside.
Many young people in the archipelago yearn for the wealthy big cities in Beirut.
They get up early and work late every day just to be able to go to the big city and own a house of their own.
Every year, a large number of young people leave the archipelago and head to the big cities in the interior of the Kingdom of Bay.
However, in Chen Qi's opinion, Maro Town is a pretty good novice village.
Except that he has a household registration in Maruo Town.
More importantly, as the rift tides begin, many rifts will be created offshore.
And the cracks are extraordinary resources, they are land, oil, money, and power!
When the rift tide of the Witch Sea fully arrives, it will not be the people of the archipelago who will rush inland.
Instead, people from inland areas came to the sea for adventure, just like the gold rush in the United States, which ushered in the adventurous era of great navigation.
These islands, which are closer to the crack-dense areas, are more favored by adventurers than big cities because of their better transportation locations.
Well, maybe the housing prices will go up a little bit...
“Phew, we’re here!”
Chen Qi stopped the steamboat and excitedly jumped onto the port of Marlow Town.
Then, like a cat, shake off the water on your body!
This is the feeling of solid land, so cool!
After Chen Qi put the steamboat in place, he prepared to get something to eat first because he was really hungry.
The lighthouse keeper in the distance felt relieved when he saw Chen Qi approaching the shore.
Fortunately, nothing serious happened...
Suddenly, the lighthouse keeper had an idea.
Wasn't that young man the one who contracted sea monster disease and went to work in a big city alone a few months ago...
He actually came back and bought a small boat... The lighthouse keeper felt a little emotional.
As the name suggests, leucocythemia is when horrible deep-sea creatures infect the human body.
If you want to be cured, you will most likely have to undergo a bloody operation. Even if you find an unlicensed black doctor, it will cost a lot of money.
Even he himself might not be able to take out so much money at the first time.
In his opinion, Chen Qi came back either because he was prepared to "die in his hometown."
Or they are forced to join some illegal organizations and make money by selling their bodies, and their fate is worrying.
"It's not easy for young people of this generation..."
The lighthouse keeper sighed and shook his head.
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A storm had just ended, and the dock in Marlow Town was particularly deserted.
Chen Qi walked towards the town while rummaging through his backpack.
In his backpack, besides the treasure map, there were medical supplies given to him by the little crow.
Among them, the one that can be sold without losing money should be the healing potion.
This kind of good thing that can be used for emergency treatment is valuable everywhere.
The problem is that Chen Qi himself currently has a great demand for therapeutic potions.
There are also painkillers and marine oils that can calm the nerves, which are also things that can be sold.
But the money from selling all the sundries is not that much...
Could it be that I have to go to work in a factory... Chen Qi frowned.
In Maro Town, there is a crack mine with a distortion degree of 0%, and anyone can apply.
I have to work after traveling through time. No, absolutely not...
As a guide UP host, he knows that in many cases, working part-time is actually a good choice.
But now he has a black knife, and its properties are pretty good. The fastest way to make money is to explore cracks.
Chen Qi shook his head. He didn't have even a little money on him.
Gold coins are more popular among pirates, but among ordinary people, the more commonly used currency is the official currency of the Kingdom of Bei - shell money.
Apart from the different names, shell money is very similar to Earth's currency and is also a type of paper money.
As a country in charge of the nature of "shells", the currency of the Kingdom of Shells is relatively stable.
Shell currency is also commonly used in other countries and is considered a currency that maintains its value.
"Until I get the money, I can only keep eating bread soaked in seawater..."
Chen Qi looked at the bread in his backpack that was soaked by sea water and smiled bitterly.
The money he has now is not enough to afford a good meal.
But he is a time traveler after all, so going hungry is not a big deal.
Suddenly, the aroma of barbecue wafted into his nose!
Who is having a barbecue so late at night? Especially after a storm!
Chen Qi looked in the direction of the fragrance.
The Pier Tavern in Marlow Town is the only tavern on the entire island.
Outside the tavern, a group of young people were grilling fish around a grill.
And inside the pub, you can hear people’s extremely noisy voices!
On a night after a heavy rain, there are still so many people...
Is this pub so popular?
Chen Qi was slightly surprised. Even in a pub in the city, it would be difficult to have so many people.
He looked up and saw that the plaque on the tavern had a banner that read:
"Today is a good day. All drinks, meat, and vegetables in the tavern are free!"
Free of charge!
All, all free...
Chen Qi's heart was pounding.
This is just an ordinary tavern on a small island. All the bills are free, which is enough for the owner to work for nothing for a month or even two months!
This is undoubtedly a huge expense for a small boss in a rural town.
What kind of a good day is it to bleed so much?
Chen Qi thought about it and took a few steps forward with curiosity.
Before he knew it, he had stepped past a drunk at the door and squeezed into the noisy pub.
(End of this chapter)
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