Navigator: I have a double six-story house

Inside the Wind Breeze Chamber of Commerce, there was no magnificent golden dome or dazzling crystal chandeliers.

The hall had a neat red floor, and the walls were covered with old, unidentified oil paintings.

The overall decor is simple yet sophisticated, with a sense of weight and age spreading out with the subtle scent of sandalwood.

Zlotti led the two to a reception room on the second floor, where an exquisite tea set was arranged on a mahogany coffee table.

"please."

Zloty invited the two to sit down.

Su Qing picked up the small Repin teacup, took a small sip, and felt the tea soup was clear and refreshing, with a bitter aroma filling her mouth, which finally turned into a sweet aftertaste.

"Slurp~"

Wang Yao, standing beside her, interrupted Su Qing's tea tasting. He drank one cup at a time without tasting anything, and then placed the empty cup in front of Ziloti.

It means, "One more cup."

Ziluti was not annoyed by Wang Yaoni's behavior of chewing on peony tea, and enthusiastically poured him more tea, but his gaze remained fixed on Su Qing.

At this moment, Zloty exuded elegance in every gesture, and the smile on his face resembled that of a gentle elder.

He took out the silver coin that Su Qing had given him earlier and casually played with it.

The silver coin twirled nimbly between his knuckles, gleaming silver in the light.

"Captain Su, what a brilliant plan."

He slightly raised his eyelids, his tone carrying a hint of mockery.

This posture no longer resembles that of a native NPC who only knows how to mechanically collect parking fees.

Rather, it is a player who observes the game from a superior position.

Zloty pinched the silver coin between two fingers.

A silver coin that was insignificant to both him and the Wind Breeze Merchant Guild.

"A single silver coin could buy the attention of the entire Midway Island, attracting all those poor rats."

"Not only that, they also took the opportunity to test me, the so-called 'native' you all are talking about."

Zloty placed the silver coin in the center of the coffee table.

"Killing two birds with one stone, well done!"

Su Qing took the last sip of tea and gently placed the teacup on the table.

Under Zloty's sharp gaze, a calm smile curved his lips.

"Mr. Zloty is too kind."

"But didn't you still accept this conspiracy?"

Zloty paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, his laughter unrestrained yet still maintaining his composure.

"Funny, so very fun!"

Ziluti pointed to Su Qing's brow.

"Do you know how many captains, besides you, have done this kind of thing throughout the entire Age of Exploration?"

Su Qing shook her head frankly, "I don't know."

Ziloti stretched out his right hand, his five fingers spread, and hung in mid-air.

Wang Yao put down the teapot he was using to refill his own tea and answered Ziluti's outstretched five fingers.

"Five means nothingness, no one!"

"Our Su-zai's intelligence is unparalleled in this age of exploration."

Su Qing remained silent, ignoring Wang Yao's praise, which didn't sound like a compliment.

Ziloti glanced at Wang Yao with a look that was a mixture of disdain, contempt, and affection.

He withdrew his fleeting gaze and looked back at Su Qing.

"It is neither nothingness nor five."

"Fifty or more!"

Mr. Zloty's voice rose.

"Don't think that you are the only smart people. There is never a shortage of smart people in any world."

"Every new captain who fights his way out of the starting island thinks he is the chosen one and believes he can manipulate others at will."

Su Qing relaxed, his fingers gently stroking the rim of the teacup. He was not intimidated by Ziloti's tone.

"Since Mr. Zloty can remember the number fifty so clearly, he must have taken it to heart."

"What happened to those fifty or so people?"

Zloty did not answer immediately, but instead picked up his teacup and looked at the steam rising from the tea.

"Five of them became legendary captains who now command respect across the ocean."

"Their names are known to everyone, even in the central sea area."

"As for the rest..."

Ziloti paused for a moment, but instead of drinking the tea in his hand, he flipped his wrist and poured the tea onto the coffee table.

The tea spread out on the dark red coffee table.

In the swirling water, Su Qing saw countless giant ships being swallowed by the raging storm.

Zloty put down his teacup, his tone icy, "On this vast ocean, intelligence alone is not enough."

"You also need to have the ability, right?"

Su Qing took over the conversation, picked up the teapot, and poured hot tea into her teacup.

Ziloti watched Su Qing steadily pour the tea and nodded in satisfaction, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"You are very good."

"I also look forward to witnessing the strength you speak of."

"You stirred up Midway Island with a single silver coin; trouble is coming your way."

"If you can handle it, I don't mind giving you a big gift."

Su Qing stood up without asking what the grand gift was, because he knew that the grand gift from Mr. Ziloti in front of him would definitely not be simple.

He didn't ask what the trouble was, because he had brought it upon himself.

Su Qing bowed slightly, mimicking Ziloti's gesture at the dock.

"Then I'll thank you in advance for your gift, sir."

After saying that, he turned and left unhurriedly.

Seeing this, Wang Yao quickly decided to follow.

Before leaving, he poured himself another cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp.

Who cares? These rich people's stuff is all good stuff. Drinking one more cup is like making a profit.

Zloty sat on the sofa without moving, watching the two figures leave, finding it amusing, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

Su Qing pushed open the door of the Fengxi Chamber of Commerce, and outside was dazzling sunlight.

Along with the sunlight came a dense mass of dark heads.

Countless crew members had already surrounded the Wind Breath Merchant Guild, but dared not cross the line.

Some in the crowd were dressed in rags, yet their eyes shone with a last glimmer of light; others had their arms crossed, their faces radiating confidence.

"Captain Su, choose me! I've been here for three months and reached level three!"

"What kind of trash is this Level 3? Daring to dream of boarding Captain Su's treasure ship? Get out of here!"

"Choose me! Captain Su, I'm a special profession [Navigator], I can provide a speed boost!"

In just a short time, these people all knew Su Qing's name.

......

Like an old woman selling melons, she praised her own wares, her constant self-promotion making Su Qing somewhat annoyed.

Su Qing stood on the steps at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce, coldly looking down at the noisy crowd.

He knew what these people wanted: to lie low. These weren't the people he wanted.

It's not his problem; the real problem hasn't appeared yet.

He didn't say anything, but simply walked towards the crowd with his head held high.

The once noisy crowd fell silent.

Not only that, but the crowd that had been making a racket just moments before all lowered their heads and made way for Su Qing.

Just like Moses parting the sea.

Su Qing walked through the crowd without saying a word.

At that moment, a hothead rushed out, shouting.

"Captain Su, choose me! Choose me!"

No one stopped him, and the hothead rushed to Su Qing's side.

Then, a cold glint flashed.

A sharp dagger was plunged straight into Su Qing's throat.