A gust of autumn wind blew into his collar, making Tao Te shiver. He wrapped his collar tightly and cursed secretly, "This damn weather."
"Loach" Pirate Crew had just looted a village and robbed a lot of pigs, sheep and fine wine. The pirates who followed the principle of drinking now and getting drunk the next naturally wanted to have fun in time and opened "Victory Celebration" for several days.
However, while everyone was enjoying the fragrant barbecue and mellow wine, poor Tao Te was sent to the informant joint between Franklin Harbor and Pirate Crew by Vice Captain.
He arrived at the door of the only brothel in Franklin Harbor and walked in slowly, pretending to be a regular customer.
"Hey~~This guest hasn't been seen for a long time."
Soon a group of women with heavy makeup gathered around. Although they had been here before, Tao Te didn't think they would remember her. This group of prostitutes would always say "long time no see" to everyone they met.
Although there were several girls among them who made him very attracted, business was still more important. Tao Te found a place to sit down and said loudly, "I'm here to discuss business, find your boss!"
A group of women winked at him. "Guest, don't you know about our business? Just 'negotiate' with us."
Tao Te shook his head. "What I want to discuss is a large-scale transaction, and you must let your boss make the decision."
"What business is so mysterious?"
Tao Te patted a box he carried with him and said with a wicked smile, "Hey, a new batch of goods has been shipped from the south, which can make men lively in bed. With it, your customers will not want to go home."
The prostitutes did not blush after hearing this, and actually laughed together.
At this time, a person who knew Tao Te came over and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Tao Te. Please come with me. The boss said before that he will take you directly to see him when you come."
Tao Te followed the prostitute to a luxurious room. As soon as he entered the door, he found the brothel owner who had been beaten up with a bruised nose and face.
Tao Te was a little surprised. "Boss Clement, what's wrong with you?"
Clement said with a tearful look on his face, "Hey! Don't mention it. I didn't pay a little less tax some time ago, but the tax official gathered a bunch of Soldiers to find fault with me, and he beat me up without thinking. Oops~~"
Because the movement of facial muscles while speaking affected the swollen area, Clement started to feel pain again.
Tao Te looked gloating. "Are you really brave enough to pay less taxes to the lord?"
Clement said dissatisfied, "Which side are you on?"
Tao Te said quickly, "Of course I am on your side, brother. These bastard nobles will not care about your life or death when you are in trouble, but if you pay a penny less, a beating will be considered a light thing."
The brothel owner showed a sympathetic expression on his face, his small eyes filled with resentment, "I really can't swallow this breath! These vampires, just for those few words..."
"Brother, don't worry!" Tao Te came over and patted Clement on the shoulder, saying, "Soon we will make your lord, Earl Greiman, look good."
"Oh?" The fat boss became interested, "You want to avenge me?"
Tao Te complained in his heart, "What a beautiful thought, who do you think you are!"
He said, "Forget it, but it's not just about revenge for you! Greiman has recently been in trouble with those of us who make a living at sea. He and we both have hatred. So the higher-ups want to plan a big move."
Then he spat. "The shark has been hanged, and his revenge for killing his father has been avenged. What's the point of continuing to embarrass us bystanders? Nobles and us are not in conflict with each other. This is the rule of Northwest Bay. Those who do not follow the rules will have to be looked at."
The brothel owner felt disdain in his heart. "Just blow as hard as you can. Who doesn't know that you have been pinned to the ground and beaten by Arda's navy during this period? You only dare to grab guns in places that are out of reach of the navy."
Clement worked as a pirate for a period of time when he was young, and met Loach, but at that time they were both humble minions. Later, Clement quit Pirate Crew after saving some money., after traveling around for a while, started a business in Franklin Harbor. Although his current "business" is not very glorious, he finally got rid of the wandering life of licking blood.
That is to say, not long after Arda Navy was established, Loach sent someone to find him and asked him to do something for him. If he didn't do it, he would disclose his dark history as a pirate.
Who doesn't know that the current lord Paul Greiman hates pirates the most, and Clement doesn't dare to bet on whether the lord will be kind enough to let him go. In addition, Loach just asked him to deliver some news. He thought to himself that it would be okay to be careful, so he agreed.
Unexpectedly, even though he was careful, he was still caught. People from the navy and Lord's Manor came to deal with him and punished him. The reason why he was not put to death was because he needed his cooperation as a double agent.
This is no longer a question of whether the secret can be kept. If you don't agree, your head may be moved immediately. Clement will naturally cooperate in every possible way in order to survive.
Hearing Tao Te's bragging, the brothel owner showed a sympathetic expression.
"Brother Tao Te, as long as I can make that boy Greiman look good, I can do anything. Tell me, what is the purpose of your coming this time? Brother, I will try my best to handle it."
"Hehe, boss Clement, actually what you have to do is the same as before, just pay close attention to the movements of Blue-striped Dogs, but the news in the future must be spread more timely, especially when their troops leave to go to other places, they must inform us in time."
Clement said with some embarrassment, "I also want to spread the news in a timely manner, but there is no good way."
Tao Te smiled slightly, "That's why I came!"
He opened the box he carried with him, and it turned out that there was no aphrodisiac inside, but a bird hidden inside. The bird did not scream or fuss in the box, it was extremely quiet, and it was not frightened by the stranger Clement.
Clement recognized this kind of bird. Its name is Fish Falcon. It is rare in the northwest and is difficult to tame. After being caught, it often starves itself to death without eating or drinking. Unexpectedly, the loach Pirate Crew actually keeps such a thing.
Tao Te said, "If there is any news in the future, use this fish falcon to deliver it. Feed it a few good meals first. After it is cooked, the bird will remember your place. It can find us and fly back to you."
Clement stared at Yu Falcon and said, "This is very convenient."
Tao Te told him, "If the navy leaves Franklin Harbor, it is best to find out their number. This is extremely important to us."
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Clement agreed immediately and then asked, "Can you tell me what big move you are going to make?"
Tao Te shook his head. "I don't know exactly what to do. Anyway, I want to make Blue-striped Dogs people look good. I will do whatever the superiors say."
In order not to arouse suspicion, Clement stopped asking further questions. He wanted to touch the fish falcon, but immediately retracted his hand, "Can this flat-haired beast peck people?"
"Feel free to touch it boldly. Once it is tamed, it will be very well-behaved."
Tao Te grabbed Yu Falcon and stuffed it into Clement's arms.
After all, it is a rare animal that is difficult to tame by humans. Clement teased it with great interest for a while.
Finally, he smiled and said to Tao Te, "Brother, it's hard work coming all the way here. Do you want to come and play with me before leaving?"
Tao Te was overjoyed. "Then I'm welcome!"
Dear readers, I'm really sorry. I worked all night to fix bugs in the program last night and didn't have time to ask for leave. Fortunately, the problem has been solved and I don't have to work overtime on weekends.