Chapter 276: Two Islands, One Pool and One Cave (4.4k)
The next morning.
After a night of practice, Cao Jinxing's injuries improved a bit. The medicine and fish for replenishing Qi, as well as the full-time practice, allowed him to walk normally.
In terms of healing, Hunyuan Zhenqi is no worse than Han Chan, which comes from the same lineage as it.
Qin Xuanji walked up to the Tunyuntuwu Tower with food and new medicine. She had to watch what Cao Jinxing drank in person.
"Is it a bit bitter? I brought you my favorite pineapple cake, it's so sweet."
Qin Xuanji held up the pastry and fed it to Cao Jinxing with a smile.
Cao Jinxing ate a piece and said, "Normally, shouldn't I bring my favorite food?"
"You don't like sweets."
Qin Xuanji smiled evilly and said, "My eldest sister made this, how does it taste?"
"Um……"
Cao Jinxing said without conscience: "It's pretty good."
"Actually, it's too sweet, isn't it?"
Qin Xuanji smiled like a little fox and said: "The first time she cooked when she was a child, it tasted like this. It was the first time my father and I ate the food she cooked. We were embarrassed to say it was not delicious, and we praised her all the time.
I'm so happy that she hasn't changed after all these years...Daddy and I are also used to it."
Cao Jinxing glanced at her: "You guys have a good relationship."
Qin Xuanji said: "Of course, she is the eldest sister..."
"Okay."
Cao Jinxing said angrily: "Are you tired of saying good things about me to your eldest sister and saying good things about your eldest sister to me?"
"Well……"
Qin Xuanji rolled her eyes, stepped forward to hug Cao Jinxing, looked at him pitifully, her eyes sparkling, and she said nothing.
Cao Jinxing is smarter than her eldest sister. If she can't use small combos, she will use a beauty trap.
"I said I'm not angry, but I'm not angry."
Cao Jinxing couldn't do anything to her and said: "You are on the one hand, but on the other hand...she can't hurt me."
Qin Xuanji chuckled: "That's true. The eldest sister's qualifications are worse than mine, and she's not as lucky as me. She only reached the sixth floor of Tongyou after eating [Ming Hai Zao] last night, and she can't beat me, let alone
you……"
"So your lord has a lot?"
Cao Jinxing touched her head and said with a smile: "You... the fish we had last night tasted very good and the effect was very good. What kind of fish? Why does it still have wings?"
Qin Xuanji breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "[Wen stingray] is a rare beast even in the rare beast island. It was sent by a nasty person. If you don't eat it, you won't eat it."
Cao Jinxing asked curiously: "The annoying person? Who?"
Qin Xuanji then told everything about Duan Munan, and Cao Jinxing laughed when he heard it: "A person like this who is eager for quick success and ambitious, the Master of Qin Island still keeps him, probably to sharpen his knife for your sister."
"I think so too."
Qin Xuanji smiled and said: "In ancient times, Sima Rangju killed the supervisor to establish his authority, and Sun Wu killed the favor to establish his authority. Duanmu Nan will rebel sooner or later. He is the 'prisoner' and 'favorite' left to the eldest sister by his father. If Duanmu Nan rebels, he will die!"
If the 'confidant' people are like this, others will not dare to move..."
"Um."
The reason is very simple, but the boy still takes himself as a person. Cao Jinxing does not take him seriously at all, and said: "Zhen Beast Island... I have an impression that it is the secret land of your Qin family. It seems that there are two islands, one pool and one in the East China Sea."
The hole theory, right?"
"Uh-huh."
Qin Xuanji leaned on Cao Jinxing and talked eloquently: "The East China Sea is vast and rich in resources. Most people on the islands rely on occupying resources and trading with the land as the way for their families to survive.
Many of them have been explored and developed. The more famous ones are [Wojiao Island], a place where corals are formed, [Wanzhu Cave], which is rich in top-quality pearls, [Zhen Beast Island], which is full of strange sea beasts on and around the island, and rare metallurgy.
The iron [Chaosyinchi].
Each of these four places has its own treasures. The Fang family occupies two places, Wojiao Island and Wanzhu Cave. The Huang family occupies Luanyin Pond. My family relied on the secret technique of driving the sea to occupy Zhenshou Island ten years ago.
There are many rare and exotic animals, natural and earthly treasures, like golden dolls. There are many of them there. They are processed in a unified way every year and sold everywhere. I am tired of eating them..."
"..."
Cao Jinxing was stunned when he heard this. He had known that this girl was rich and wealthy, so it was because of this.
"All in all..."
Just as Qin Xuanji was about to speak, a servant walked up quickly and said, "Second Miss, Mr. Duanmu wants to see you."
Cao Jinxing smiled and said: "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here."
Qin Xuanji's face was full of boredom: "Here we go again... I guess he found an excuse to defend himself for leaving his post without permission. I heard that he called his second uncle last night, and he was rejected by his second uncle. He doesn't have a long memory!"
Cao Jinxing smiled and said: "Acting requires a complete performance. People who manage characters like this will not let themselves get caught. Going back last night was indeed a wise choice. It is not too late to make up for it, but it is not too late to sit down."
It’s true that he left his post AWOL, so he will definitely meet you to clear his name, which is normal... I guess he also wants to meet me, and show off your childhood sweethearts in front of me, so that I can give up in spite of the difficulties? "
Cao Jinxing shook his head and laughed.
What a child's trick.
"opinionated!"
Qin Xuanji said unhappily: "Sister, even if he treats me as a child, he actually treats me as a child. Am I so easy to bully? It seems that the fish stew is not effective. In this case, I will not be polite!"
Qin Xuanji took a deep breath, stood up, her whole body momentum changed, her eyes were cold, and she said: "Let him come up!"
"yes."
The servant carefully went downstairs, and soon led Duan Mu Nan up quickly.
There was no one else in Duan Munan's eyes. As soon as he saw Qin Xuanji, he showed an expression of longing and yearning, and said softly: "Xuanji..."
"Shut up! Call me Miss Second!"
Qin Xuanji's face was extremely cold, and she interrupted him without waiting for him to finish speaking, mercilessly: "What on earth is going on! If it's a business matter, come to my eldest sister, if it's a private matter, leave me now! I've said it many times
, you don’t seem to understand, then I will tell you clearly today, there is no selflessness between you and me! Duanmu Nan, don’t play your bad show in front of me again! I have no interest in watching it! I am even less interested.
participate!"
"??!"
The servants saw this exciting scene before they could retreat, and they were all stunned.
Is this the second lady?
Is this the second young lady who always goes with the flow and has a weak temper?!
Cao Jinxing raised his eyebrows and was surprised. This was the first time he saw such a domineering Qin Xuanji.
Sweep away the coquettishness and become domineering!
Duan Munan didn't even expect that his eyes were wide open and his face was full of disbelief... He had been stationed at the Precious Beast Island for the Qin family for so many years. Even if he had no credit, he still had to work hard.
His last bit of luck turned into a hedgehog!
These words were so straightforward that Duanmu Nan's face turned red and he couldn't get off the stage...
certainly.
Qin Xuanji would have scoffed at his idea if she knew it. How many resources did he secretly enjoy on the Beast Island?
Not counting the salary, not counting the extra resources invested by the Qin family, not counting the nondescript "Mr. Duanmu" title, just lining his own pockets, how much has he swallowed in the past few years?
These resources are enough to hire someone from Tongyou Peak. You only need to calculate your own debts and not others’ debts. What you think is quite beautiful!
As a long-term worker, the Qin family gives you a job and allows you to eat so well. It is already the utmost kindness and righteousness. If you are not satisfied, you really treat yourself as a dish!
Qin Xuanji stared coldly, aura burst out, and the power of the eighth level of Tongyou hit Duanmu Nan like a mountain. Duanmu Nan was shocked!
"Xuan...Second Miss."
Duan Munan's forehead was dripping with cold sweat. He quickly lowered his head, cupped his fists and raised his hands. For the first time, he used the etiquette of a servant and said seriously: "The fishing season is coming. The Wangyou fish, golden dolls, etc. on Zhenshou Island will be mature. Then
It's time to divide several [Holuo Fish]. They caused the sea water to boil last night. Although I tried my best to suppress it, it still had little effect. Now, the eldest lady is sitting on Wuliu Island, unable to distract herself. Hearing that the second lady has returned, she specially
Go back to the island and ask the second lady to take action, use the "Secret Technique of Driving the Sea" to suppress the fish schools, and also ask to ship goods to merchant ships in the Central Plains, Southeast Asia and other places. There is already a lot of backlog of orders..."
He was respectful and respectful, as if Qin Xuanji's previous hurtful words fell on deaf ears.
"interesting……"
Cao Jinxing chuckled to himself. He could endure it to this extent. He was really capable of bending and stretching... However, there was something wrong with this reaction...
"I understand, go back!"
Qin Xuanji was too lazy to say more to him, so she went to Cao Jinxing's table to eat cakes with him.
Cao Jinxing stared at Duanmu Nan's reaction.
Duanmu Nan's expression did not change, he was respectful and bowed, without even raising his head, and slowly stepped back down the steps step by step.
"He has murderous intentions."
Cao Jinxing picked up a piece of cake and said casually: "It's not normal to be humiliated twice in a row without changing his expression. What he said is also very interesting. I want you to go to the Island of Precious Beasts... There is a lot of meaning in it."
"I see."
Qin Xuanji nodded and sneered: "He has always regarded himself as a senior brother and a young master. If I said this to him, he should rebuke me, or at least cry out for injustice, but he accepted it so quickly and immediately asked me to go to the Precious Beast Island...
...This means not caring about the 'dead man' anymore, haha, I can't even act, I don't even know how to proceed step by step, stupid!"
"..."
Cao Jinxing glanced at her and said nervously: "Xuanji, you have changed a bit...I..."
Qin Xuanji immediately stopped, the wise and capable expression on her face froze, and whispered: "You... you don't like this? Then I... I can..."
"Hahaha!"
Cao Jinxing couldn't help but laugh, hugged Qin Xuanji and kissed her on the forehead.
Qin Xuanji was dumbfounded, her face was red, and she was so weak in Cao Jinxing's arms that she couldn't say a word.
Cao Jinxing smiled and said: "Ever since I learned that you left home for the first time and were able to cross the East China Sea and enter Zhejiang alone, I knew that you would not be an easy girl... Along the way there were forces that were enemies of Wuliu Island, and there were Japanese pirates who were eyeing them.
Even if we can retreat safely with only the power of the Sky-Swallowing Whale, it won't be easy, but you are intact... It doesn't matter, you can do whatever you want in front of me. It's just you, and your wit is yours.
I like it just as much."
"..."
After Qin Xuanji heard this, her eyes were filled with mist. She was so moved that she hugged Cao Jinxing tightly.
She is relatively "lazy" and does not argue with her eldest sister on the island or with her friends outside. Therefore, she generally does what others say on unimportant issues and appears soft-tempered.
In addition, her father taught her a lot about how to deal with people, which made her inclined to trust despite the fickle nature of people's hearts. This made her appear innocent, but in fact, being innocent did not mean being stupid. She understood everything, but she just didn't care and was too lazy to care about it.
When I went home this time, my eldest sister was so concerned that she almost hurt Cao Jinxing. Duan Munan had evil intentions and was clearly trying to sow discord between her and Cao Jinxing... so she had to stand up.
She can easily handle the eldest sister's questions with persuasion and Duan Munan's questions with shock. The only problem is Cao Jinxing, who is worried that he will misunderstand her deep scheming...
fine……
fine……
Cao Jinxing was different after all. Qin Xuanji was completely at ease, lying in his arms and listening to his heartbeat.
The room became quiet.
Cao Jinxing said softly: "What he said is true."
Qin Xuanji nodded: "That's true. It was around this time in previous years. [He Luo Fish] is also a rare and exotic animal. It sounds like a dog barking and tastes delicious. It's fresher than a golden doll. It's known as the eight fish in the sea."
The most precious of all, eating it can heal injuries and illnesses.
But it has a saying of "one head and ten bodies". It has a lot of meat and must be cut regularly, otherwise the body will become swollen and bigger, and the pain will be unbearable. People from the Central Plains and Southeast Asia like the meat of Holuo fish very much and spend a lot of money to buy it every year. Rare Beast Island
There are several hundred-year-old Horo on the mountain. This period is the time to cut the attached meat. This is not a lie...
However, he exaggerated the situation. A few horofish would not come back to the island to call for help... he could even catch the stingray. If he really wanted to cut the horopod flesh, he would not have to come back to us. It is clearly an excuse."
Qin Xuanji sneered.
Cao Jinxing said: "He is no match for you, and he still dares to play this trick. He must be communicating with the enemy from inside and outside... Do you want to go?"
Qin Xuanji whispered: "I want to take Niu Gui to try it, and I also want to see what the people behind it are going to do. Zhenshou Island is the foundation of Wuliu Island and cannot be lost... Don't worry, Niu Gui is here.
, and my water resistance is very good, even if I can't fight, I can still run away!"
Cao Jinxing shook his head: "I'm not worried, so I'd better go with you."
Qin Xuanji was shocked: "But your injury..."
Cao Jinxing smiled and said: "You really want me to take action. You have already reached the eighth level of the Netherworld. Of course you are the main force. I can help you shoot black guns... Are there any muskets on the island?"
"have."
Qin Xuanji thought for a while and said: "Dad gave me and my eldest sister two flintlock firearms for the Europa Navy last year. I heard that they were rare firearms sent by the Governor of the Netherlands Fleet and were made by the top craftsmen in Milan.
It's very powerful, but it's a bit big and difficult to carry. We just keep it as a collection and haven't used it much. Do you want it? I'll go get it from my eldest sister."
"Um."
Cao Jinxing stood up, slowly moved his limbs, and said: "It's difficult to draw a bow, so I'd better use a fire gun. Milan... is considered the most powerful firearm craftsmanship in Western Europe at present. It should be very powerful and can be used as a black gun."
"But……"
Qin Xuanji was still a little worried and didn't want him to get involved in the danger.
"rest assured."
Cao Jinxing said with a smile: "My body is still a little weak, but that's only relatively speaking. Ming Hai Zao, Wen Ya, and Ding Yanrong's medicine are a multi-pronged approach. It's much better than yesterday. It's easy to deal with a group of little frog thieves."
"
"real?"
"real!"
"Oh well……"
Qin Xuanji thought about it seriously and said: "I'm going to get the blunderbuss... Let the Niugui protect you... We can't give them too much time to prepare. Let's go right now and see what tricks he plays! No... I'd better go first
Find an opportunity to feed him some poison, you can't take any chances... Where did you get the Hua Gong Powder? There seems to be a bottle of Duangchang Powder..."
Qin Xuanji rummaged while rummaging through boxes and cabinets looking for poison, which made Cao Jinxing tremble with fear.
This girl is really cruel when she is cruel!
…
Not long after Duanmu Nan went downstairs, he received a message from his servant, saying that the second lady would accompany him to the Precious Beast Island to prepare a catch.
On the surface, Duan Munan was neither humble nor arrogant, saying that he would escort her seriously, but the heartless words Qin Xuanji said before flashed through his mind, and his murderous intention could not stop rising!
Over and over again!
court death!
He quickly brought his confidants back to the ship, quickly wrote a message, took out an invisible falcon, put the message in the mailbox and let it fly.
Seeing the invisible falcon disappear into the vast fog, Duanmu Nan narrowed his eyes: "Qin Xuanji, you are seeking death! Don't blame me..."