Global Mining.

Chapter 952 Redbeard

Da Chun left the small room, which led to a corridor.

Da Chun then realized that this was actually a cabin inside a ship, or rather, a section of the ship buried underground. So this was the Sirens' taste?
Upon arriving at the back server room, the machine where QiFenda was located was still spinning, and the sound was somewhat discordant.

Da Chun asked, "Qifenda, has it been transformed into a machine spirit?"

A voice came from the machine: "It's not that easy. Master Xiaofa can no longer assist me. I can only comprehend it on my own."

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The thought of Tifa falling asleep from exhaustion, coupled with my own poor skill level and the lack of confidence in battle without anyone to help me, makes me feel completely insecure!

Da Chun thought for a moment and said, "Qifenda, let's try a different training method. You can possess my mechanical body and fight alongside me. Perhaps you can learn more from that."

Chifenda was astonished: "Fight? Is that even possible?"

A siren's voice called out from the Chamber of Commerce channel: "Chairman, I'll be waiting for you at the back door."

Da Chun couldn't wait any longer: "Battle is the only way to grow stronger, hurry up and possess me."

"Ok."

The next moment, a plume of white smoke flew out of the machine and attached itself to Da Chun.

—System prompt: Your Raven mech has been detected as possessed by the Holy Spirit of Chifenda. Do you wish to grant access to the mechanical core?

open!
Then the back door opened, and Daenerys and the Sirens were suspended on the cliff face.

Da Chun jumped onto Daenerys's back, and then the three of them flew into the sea of ​​mist.

Da Chun asked in surprise, "Goddess, just the three of us came?"

The siren said, "I feel like I can do it all by myself! The teams gathered on the island are all for transporting goods."

Huh? If a siren goddess could handle pirates, how come they've been able to run rampant for so long?
Da Chun asked, "Could there be some pirate god protecting them?"

The siren laughed and said, "Anyway, Miss Aziza doesn't know, and I'm very curious to know too."

Uh... that's so unreliable!

Da Chun decided to ask in the Merchant Guild channel: "Miss Aziza, do you pirates really not have any pirate guardian deities or anything like that?"

Aziza: "I really don't know, and I've never seen any related rituals."

Da Chun was stunned: "So that means the pirates just make a living by colluding with nobles?"

Aziza was uncertain: "At least, that's probably the case for now, but I don't know which nobles they've colluded with. Only Father, Redbeard, Bluebeard, Blackbeard, and the other top-level core members should know."

—System notification: The current distance exceeds the communication range of the Chamber of Commerce channel.

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Okay. So, in the end, Aziza never managed to get into the core circle. If she didn't even know about the nobles she was colluding with, then she certainly wouldn't know about a core project like the God of Pirates.

Da Chun and his group approached their first target island.

The Thousand Islands Sea appears shrouded in mist from afar, but once you venture deeper, you can still see several hundred meters of visibility. Especially now, in the afternoon, the visibility reaches one or two kilometers. You can see dozens of pirate ships of all sizes moored along the shore, and even hear the sounds of drinking and laughter from the taverns on the shore.

Honestly, if this were a normal guardian deity, they would have immediately issued a warning and intercepted it. So, does that mean there really aren't any guardian deities on the island?

The siren laughed, "Shall I begin my island-wide lullaby?"

Da Chun thought for a moment and said, "No, what if you wake up the guardian spirit if you sing? It would be bad if that happened. It'll be me and the Dragon Mother who go!"

The Dragon Mother snorted, "Don't let my appearance fool you, I am also a god-level being. My actions can still alarm a guardian deity, if there is one."

The siren laughed: "So, stop wasting time and just attack together according to plan. If there's a guardian deity, fight; if not, even better."

Da Chun immediately objected: "No, I'll go alone first!"

After all, Da Chun has never been a gambler. To attack rashly without even crucial information like whether the enemy has a guardian deity—the consequence would be the same as when the Ten Elders besieged the Southern Canyon Village with monsters. The Ten Elders' biggest mistake was not knowing that the village had a sixth guardian deity capable of summoning wind and rain, leading to a massive flood that inundated hundreds of thousands. Therefore, I cannot repeat the mistakes the Ten Elders made.

Siren laughed: "Sure, if you run into any trouble, just call me on the guild channel. I can hear you from this distance."

Just then, Daenerys Targaryen spoke up: "What is this merchant guild channel you're talking about?"

Da Chun explained, "It's the channel for communication between chambers of commerce."

Daenerys asked in surprise, "Then... can I join?"

Ah! That's true. We've had the Black Flag Order for over a month now, and out of the 1000 spots, there are only four of us: myself, Siren, Sherry, Aziza, and Fafnir, who's behind the scenes and whose name we don't know. It's time to add her to the list. Daenerys is all alone and completely trustworthy.

Then let's invite them to join!
—Black Flag Merchant Guild Notification: Congratulations! Astaya, the Mother of Silver Dragons, has joined the Merchant Guild, greatly increasing the Guild's reputation.

Just then, Tifa's mother spoke up: "We can join the merchant guild? I'll join one too!"

Mother-in-law must be included!
"Ok!"

—Black Flag Merchant Guild Notification: Congratulations! The Slime Goddess Sintivana has joined the guild…

Chamber of Commerce Channel [Sintivana]: Hi!
Merchant Guild Channel [Astaya]: Ah, I see the contact. So this is the Merchant Guild Channel. It's much faster than my Dragon Clan's Dragon Roar contact.

Chamber of Commerce Channel [Guardian Sirens]: However, the communication range of the Chamber of Commerce Channel is limited. Furthermore, our Chamber of Commerce operates under the guise of bankruptcy; it's a highly confidential organization—a secret known only to us, as you all know.

Astaya: "It feels like there's a secret involved, it's quite interesting."

Sintyvana was shocked: "The merchant guild actually has two guardian deities! A normal merchant guild should only have one guardian deity."

Siren laughed, "That's why our chamber of commerce is special! That's why we need to keep it a secret!"

Da Chunhan said, "I'm going."

Siren: "President, go."

Sintyvana exclaimed in surprise, "But he's not the guild leader! Who is this guild leader called Blizzard Ice Flower?"

Siren said, "She's Sherry, who was just named the city's most beautiful girl in the city announcement..."

Wait... can't this be kept secret anymore? It feels like the channel is already in an uproar after just two women joined!

Da Chun is now entering alone and can only place his hopes on Qi Fenda: "Qi Fenda, how does it feel to be possessed?"

Chifenda said excitedly, “This is a machine of unparalleled precision. My soul is like blood, distributed throughout every part and every node. Lord, please move around as much as you can, and I will become more familiar with how the machine works.”

Yeah.

As they spoke, Da Chun had already flown over the Pirate Island dock, and could already see the drunken pirates on the street pointing and gesturing at him in the air.

Da Chun was stunned. They were clearly red-named, but didn't they have any sense of vigilance? Weren't they going to fight? The way you're doing this makes me feel very embarrassed to take the initiative.

Speaking of which, there are different levels of red names. The usual red name is someone who will fight you as soon as you see them, but there is another kind of red name that is between yellow name and red name. It is someone who can fight you but is too lazy to fight you and only fights you depending on their mood.

Da Chun, on a sudden whim, decided to simply parachute onto the street. The surrounding pirates immediately swarmed around, their expressions a mixture of hostility and, more than anything, curiosity. This attitude was strikingly similar to that of the lesser demons when they first entered the trial grounds of Hell.

This is too many. Let's capture the leader first. Da Chun spoke up: "I, Raven, a high-ranking citizen of the Dragon Rest Temple, want to see your leader!"

I'll deliberately expose the Dragon's Rest Temple's name to see how effective its fame is. At the same time, I'll intentionally drag it into this mess to muddy the waters and cover for my Evil Spirit Island. Why should the Dragon's Rest Temple be able to hide and develop in the shadows while a world war breaks out?

The pirates on the street looked at each other in bewilderment.

Da Chun was deeply disappointed. Surely there must have been some curious and enthusiastic people who could have replied with something like, "You think you can see our boss?"

Da Chun, growing impatient, prepared to unleash a hurricane-like lightning strike: "Take me to see your leader, Redbeard."

Immediately, a sensible pirate snapped out of his daze: "Over here, over here!"

Huh? Perhaps, this is the normal way to respond.

So the pirates parted to make way for Da Chun, and the crowd surrounded him as they arrived at a large, dilapidated tavern.

Several pirates, looking extremely powerful and well-equipped, were squatting at the entrance drinking. Da Chun felt uneasy; could he defeat these strong men?

The pirates shouted, "This guy's gotta be killed!"

The pirates guarding the gate simply waved their hands dismissively, and one of them led Da Chun inside.

Upon entering, the scene changes instantly, and a dazzling array of jewels and precious stones greets you!

This isn't a tavern! It's a vault of jewels! Inside, young women barely covered by veils are surrounded by a huge, burly man with a red beard, drinking and eating with a group of beauties, indulging in a royal lifestyle!

Holy crap! It's cheesy, but it's definitely the ultimate enjoyment for ordinary people.

Redbeard asked, "Who are you?"

Da Chun continued his self-introduction: "Raven, a high-ranking citizen of the Dragon's Rest Temple..."

I'm curious to know his reaction when he heard about the Dragon Sleep Temple.
Redbeard didn't react at all: "What is it?"

Of course, the purpose is to beat you up, steal you, and replace you! But when Da Chun saw his size and the few experts at the door, he lacked confidence.

Forget it, let's get straight to the point. If we can't reason with each other, let's fight.

Da Chun looked at the room full of gold and silver jewelry and said, "Recently, there's an evil spirit island that has established a shadow bank that requires customers to deposit money there to build credit. I see that you have a lot of treasures here, so I suggest you consider depositing them there."

The man's beard twitched: "Is it the Shadow Bank of Evil Spirit Island that's been circulating in the Gem City tavern these past two days, and the moving island that appeared off the coast of Black Iron City and Gem City last night?"

Da Chun was astonished: "No wonder he's Redbeard. He lives in seclusion in the ocean, but his information network is truly impressive!"

Holy crap! This must be news spread by the Ten Elders, right? Since he knew about it beforehand, he must have thought about it. Maybe he can actually reach an agreement?

Redbeard asked, "Who's backing Spirit Island?"

They have some powerful backing! Do the two princes count? If they really are princes, then they might be able to double-cross the pirates, making them even less trustworthy, right?

Da Chun said, "If you deposit your money there, you'll be the one backing us up!"

Redbeard laughed heartily: "Why should I store my treasure in a place I can't trust at all?"

Knowing that no one can be trusted, I'm going to come and rob them!
Da Chun patiently tried to persuade him: "I've heard that pirates also have shadow banks and black cards—"

Speaking of black cards, Da Chun recalled the last time Aziza and Nancy visited the clinic in the Oak City slums. Aziza gave the grandmother and grandson a black card, and the man's eyes instantly cleared.

Da Chun continued, "If Black Card were completely trustworthy, you wouldn't have piled up so much treasure here, would you?"

Redbeard scoffed, "The treasures here are merely decorations, not even a tenth of my wealth."

Such ostentatious displays of wealth—are you actually tempted?

Da Chun said, "Only what can be used to increase its value can be considered wealth; what cannot be used can only serve as decoration."

Redbeard asked, "What kind of place is the Dragon Sleeping Temple?"

Oh, finally, he's reacting to the Dragon's Rest Temple. But if he truly doesn't know, then my explanation is useless. If he pretends not to know, I might not know more than he does...

Da Chun answered directly, "It's very mysterious. Even as a high-ranking citizen, I don't know much about it. You don't need to think that the Dragon Sleep Temple is some kind of backer."

Redbeard scoffed, "What if I don't agree?"

Enough with the nonsense, let's get started!
Da Chun held back: "Then I'll try to find Bluebeard, Blackbeard, and Whitebeard."

Redbeard laughed loudly: "What if they all refuse?"

Let's take them all at once!
Da Chun held back, but an even bolder idea came to mind: "Find the sea pearl Aziza."

Redbeard jumped: "Found it?"

Could it be that he already knows Aziza's whereabouts?
Da Chun laid it all out: "I found it, so I came to find you."

Redbeard was stunned for a moment: "She thinks it's useful?"

Da Chun stirred up trouble: "She said she didn't have any treasure, and didn't think it was useful. She just felt that she looked down on you uncles because you had no guts at all."

Redbeard laughed heartily and slammed his hand on the table!
The next moment, the table slowly collapsed into a pile of wood chips, just like rotten soil.

Da Chun was stunned! Although he knew that his strength made smashing a table very easy, it would only result in pieces of wood flying everywhere, but he never expected it to be like this! This was a crushing blow from several hundred percent of his cultivation? I actually have to challenge him alone? However, as long as I, Flying Crow, am like a hurricane and thunder, I can still fight!

Redbeard sneered, "A little girl dares to look down on me? Does she even know my strength?"

Da Chun simply laughed as well: "She never told me you had the ability, so it seems she doesn't understand. But what she does understand, you uncles might not understand."

At the same time, Da Chun greeted Qi Fenda: "Get ready for battle."

Chifenda was quite excited and nervous: "I've been working on it all along."

Just then, a waitress handed him a piece of paper.

Redbeard glanced at the contents and read them aloud: "A well-informed reporter has emerged in Black Iron City. He says that some forces have begun searching for Bishop Sherlock's treasure. What do you think?"

Holy crap, it's the Ten Elders' doing again! Since they've mentioned Sherlock...

Da Chun said, "Finding his treasure was also for this shadow bank, and I was the one who killed Sherlock!"

Redbeard said in a deep voice, "I believe you! Do you know why I'm willing to see you? Because you are Raven, and you defeated the Sea God a few days ago. The last one to defeat the Sea God was Da Chun."

Holy crap!!! He saw the regional announcement too! He even mentioned me!! Hahaha, it feels like Mimi-san is digging into everything about me, revealing all my secrets!

Da Chun was quite excited: "Then what about this deposit?"

Redbeard said, "I want to go and see this Evil Spirit Island!"

"no problem!"

(End of this chapter)