69novels Chapter 40 Keeping these kinds of people around is a disaster.
Chapter 40 Keeping these kinds of people around is a disaster.
Chapter 40: Keeping these kinds of people around is a disaster.
As Hill Bott's voice faded, an eerie silence fell over the deck of the Freedom, everyone waiting for Mu Chong to speak.
“Hill Bot, I hope you remember everything that happened today, and keep in mind everything Baku did for you. On this devastated sea, to have a partner shield you from that fatal attack is a debt of gratitude that cannot be less than a thousand times over!”
Snapped!
As Mu Chong finished speaking, he raised his right hand and firmly patted Hill Bot on the shoulder. Their eyes met, and they both saw a determined look in each other's eyes.
"Hahaha!!"
Immediately, the two burst into loud laughter, leaving everyone around them looking at them with puzzled expressions.
"Heroic sir!??"
After their laughter subsided, Locas softly called out, "Mu Chong!"
Mu Chong slowly walked up to Loras, looked at the silver-haired swordsman with a resolute expression, and patted him on the shoulder in return.
"You're quite good, Locas. As a swordsman, you should be decisive and ruthless, gripping your blade tightly to cut through all obstacles in your path. However, I hope you won't let your killing intent cloud your judgment. A sword is meant to kill with its edge and protect with its back. While you forge ahead fearlessly, remember why you're doing it."
Mu Chong looked at Locas seriously, relaying the words Yi Xiao had once told him to this growing swordsman, hoping they would be of some help to him.
"Yes, sir!!"
Mu Chong's words were like a stimulant to Locas. Feeling Mu Chong's concern, he was so excited that his hand holding the knife trembled slightly.
Mu Chong smiled slightly, then turned and walked towards the group of pirates tied together on the deck, his face instantly turning furious.
"My lord, please give us another chance!"
"Yes, sir, you won't kill us, will you?"
"We are willing to follow you, we are willing to board your ship!"
Seeing Mu Chong approaching them, the group of pirates seemed to see a savior, and immediately began showering him with flattery and compliments.
Mu Chong walked up to them, slowly scanned all the pirates, and then spoke.
"Gentlemen, we became enemies when you bombarded the Liberty at sea. I knew you were just following orders, so I spared you after the war and even used the ship you attacked to safely send you back to Mogu Town!"
At this point, Mu Chong's tone suddenly changed, his words carrying a terrifying aura of Conqueror's Haki that enveloped the entire Freedom.
"But you have betrayed my trust. When you once again took up arms and pointed them at this ship, it was an act that could not be forgiven. So, look at this beautiful sea one last time!"
After finishing his sentence, Mu Chong turned and walked towards the cabin, saying to Hill Bot and Locas as he went.
"They're yours to keep. Don't leave them on the Liberty; their blood is too dirty!"
Then Mu Chong and Schidek, who had just boarded the ship, carried Slad into the cabin.
"My lord, you can't do this!!"
"Get lost! You are not worthy of being called a hero! You have disgraced the name of a hero!"
Seeing no hope of survival, the bound pirates on the ship began to curse and swear, but their cacophony was interrupted by a shout.
"Meow!!!"
Following behind, the white cat Mumu curiously glanced at the people still on the deck, then slowly walked with cat-like steps to a group of pirates.
Swish
"Ah!! You stupid cat, I'm going to kill you!"
White Cat Mumu launched a swift claw attack, disfiguring the pirate who had been cursing the most, before turning and heading towards the cabin without looking back.
As for the fate of these pirates, just look at the gloomy faces of Hill Bot and Locas, and you can guess what their end will be.
The next moment, all sorts of screams rose and fell, until silence followed.
The sun finally sank into the sea, and night fell on the island. The coastline grew quiet, but the noise from the town of Mogu could still be heard.
Inside the Freedom's cabin, two people and a cat sat on stools. The table was laden with food, and Mu Chong and the white cat Mu Mu were enjoying their meal. Meanwhile, Skidek looked worriedly at Slad, who was sleeping soundly beside him.
"Brother Mu, has the treatment of those people outside affected you?"
Schidek lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of smoke, and slowly said...
"Hahaha! It's nothing! They're just a bunch of trash. We've already given them a chance, but they don't know how to cherish it. Keeping them around is just asking for trouble!"
Mu Chong swallowed a mouthful of meat and said, then began to eat voraciously again.
The room fell silent, broken only by the continuous chewing sounds, until the cabin door was pushed open and Hill Bot and Locas carried Baku in.
The two placed Baku on the soft couch beside them, then walked one after the other to the lower seats at the dining table and sat down, but they didn't start eating, even though they kept swallowing their saliva.
"Hahaha! What are you doing? Eat if you're hungry, there's plenty of food, don't be so reserved, eat up!!"
Seeing their embarrassed expressions, Mu Chong smiled slightly and said...
"Thank you, sir!"
The two said thank you at the same time, and then couldn't wait to start grabbing the food.
"Meow!!!"
Seeing this, the white cat Mumu immediately bristled, meowed, and then ate even faster.
Hill Bot and Locas did not show any leniency because the white cat Mumu was Muchong's pet; instead, they fought fiercely over it.
"Hahaha!!!"
"Pfft! Hahaha!!!"
Mu Chong and Sidek burst into laughter; this was the kind of scene that should be on this ship!
In this cheerful atmosphere, the food on the table disappeared at a visible speed, every plate becoming spotless—truly a bunch of starving ghosts reincarnated!
"Burp!! I'm so full!!"
Mu Chong let out a burp, rubbed his bulging belly, and, like the white cat Mu Mu beside him, leaned comfortably against the table and chair.
Schidek calmly smoked his cigarette, glancing at Slad from time to time.
Hill Bot and Locas took the initiative to clean up the food scraps on the table, and even went to the kitchen to wash them before returning to the table to cook.
"Hill Bot, Locas, do you two believe in the existence of Sky Island?"
In the quiet cabin, Mu Chong spoke first, and the question he asked surprised the two of them.
"My lord, according to what I've gathered throughout Jaya Island, everyone is saying that the Sky Island is a lie, and no one believes it's real!"
Hill Bot adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses with one hand and slowly began to speak.
“Hill Bot is right. Nobody believes in the existence of Sky Island. But there is one very special person who has always believed in the existence of the Golden Land. Every now and then, he jumps into the sea to search for the legendary Golden Land. Everyone laughs at him for being delusional and trying to become rich by relying on legends!”
Locas frowned slightly, then revealed the information he possessed, a slight smile appearing on his face at the end.
"Hmm? My lord! Do you believe in the existence of Sky Island?"
Hill Bott paused for a moment, then quickly realized that Mu Chong must have his reasons for asking the question. After all, he was a local hero, and he knew the legend himself, yet he still asked it. Therefore, Hill Bott astutely noticed the problem.
"Hahaha! The Sky Island is right above us, it really exists!"
"ah??!!"
"Um?!!!"
Mu Chong's words caused the three people in the cabin to show incredulous expressions. Compared to Schidek's composure, the other two seemed somewhat excited.
"Hero, is this true? But it's just a legend. Many people have tried to find the Sky Island by using the Sky Current, but all of them ended up losing their ships and perishing!"
Locas spoke first, his surprised expression turning into worry and fear as he spoke.
The towering ocean current is a magical natural phenomenon in the waters surrounding Jaya Island. It is said to be caused by a giant hole in the seabed; seawater poured into the hole and, influenced by geothermal activity, produced enormous steam. As the steam increased and the pressure rose, it eventually exploded, creating a towering ocean current… This current lasts for up to a minute and reaches heights of over 7000 meters.