Heading Out

After hearing what Luo Ze had to say, Yulis could not help but shudder.

But he still tried his best to calm himself. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke.

"Mr. Luo Ze, I may have to disappoint you."

"Your ship was indeed nearly finished, but three days ago, a pirate named Killer came here and caused trouble. Because of that, I still have no way to complete it."

Luo Ze raised a brow and said flatly, "I'll give you another three days. Finish the ship for me."

The old craftsman said with some difficulty, "I'm sorry, Mr. Luo Ze. My granddaughter was captured by that pirate named Killer. Under these circumstances, I simply have no mind to build a ship. All I can think about is how to save my granddaughter."

"I will return your one hundred million Beli deposit, and you will not need to pay for the half-finished ship either. Let's consider this deal canceled!"

Luo Ze suddenly drew his longsword. He looked coldly at the old craftsman and said, "Do you know what you're saying? If you break the contract, then die."

Luo Ze had high hopes for this ship, so he absolutely had to make the old craftsman finish building it.

"Under these circumstances, I truly have no mind to build a ship for you. My granddaughter has fallen into the hands of pirates. I have to save her."

"So, I'm sorry!"

The old craftsman was surprisingly stubborn and refused to agree to Luo Ze's demand.

"Hmph, stop pretending to be pitiful. I'll bring your granddaughter back for you." Luo Ze snorted. He had long seen through the old craftsman's attempt to make him rescue his granddaughter.

"Really? Then thank you very much, Mr. Luo Ze!" The old craftsman was immediately overjoyed. He had been gambling all along, betting that Luo Ze would be willing to save his granddaughter for the sake of the ship. After all, with Luo Ze's strength, rescuing his granddaughter from Killer would be effortless.

"However, I have one condition." Just as the old craftsman rejoiced at having won his gamble, Luo Ze spoke again.

"You should know that our original deal did not include rescuing your granddaughter. And building my ship was merely part of our previous agreement. Therefore, I'll need to charge separately for rescuing her."

Luo Ze said blandly.

Old craftsman Yulis's gaze darkened. It seemed he had still underestimated Luo Ze.

But he had no choice now. Monya was no match for Killer. If he wanted to save his granddaughter, he could only rely on Luo Ze.

"How much do you want?" Old craftsman Yulis asked slowly.

Now, he could only hope that Luo Ze would not take advantage of his predicament and kick him while he was down.

"One hundred million Beli. As long as I rescue your granddaughter, the ship you're having me build will cost one hundred million Beli less. If you agree, I'll go save her immediately."

Luo Ze spoke flatly. Although he had already intended to find Killer, he would not pass up any opportunity to make money. This was also one reason why, after hearing the news from passersby, he had come to the old craftsman instead of seeking out Killer right away.

"Fine! Deal." The old craftsman gritted his teeth. Luo Ze's price was still fair. He would merely earn one hundred million less; he was not truly paying any price. Besides, nothing mattered more than his granddaughter's safety.

"Good. I'll leave now. Viper, lead the way. I assume you know where Killer is."

Luo Ze readily agreed as well. Since the price had been settled, there was no need to dawdle. He did not want any unexpected complications.

"Take Mr. Luo Ze there. Remember to behave yourself on the way." The old craftsman also gave Monya an instruction. He was truly afraid that Monya would anger Luo Ze.

"Let's go." Monya shot Luo Ze a cold glance and said.

Although she did not particularly want to act together with this man, she had no choice. This time, they truly had to rely on him.

Luo Ze walked out calmly, ignoring Monya.

As for Monya, she angrily gritted her teeth before quickly following after him.

Killer's pirate ship was docked on the eastern side of Dog Town's harbor. Since Killer had captured old craftsman Yulis's granddaughter, Monya had already come here several times.

This time, as she led Luo Ze over, she knew the route well. Not only did she choose a shortcut, but she also kept their movements well concealed.

Before long, the two arrived near the pirate ship where Killer and his crew were staying.

Luo Ze and Monya stood beneath a large tree, silently watching the pirate ship ahead.

On the pirate ship, old craftsman Yulis's granddaughter was tied up with hemp rope by the pirates, with paper stuffed into her mouth.

As for Killer and the others, they were eating meat and drinking on the pirate ship, laughing loudly.

Luo Ze carefully swept his gaze over the scene from afar and realized that the old craftsman's granddaughter was the girl he had noticed earlier. He felt somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that the old craftsman was also a master swordsman?

He carefully scanned the pirate ship several more times. Unfortunately, although he found Killer aboard the ship, he did not see even a trace of Kid. The other pirates were all nobodies he had never seen before.

"Kid didn't come." Luo Ze sighed.

If Kid had been here too, it would have saved him a lot of trouble. Although he knew Kid's exact location, going out to sea to find him would still take some effort.

So he had hoped Kid would come right to him.

"That masked man is Kid's capable subordinate. His weapon is the sickles in his hands, and they're extremely sharp. Be careful."

Although Monya had no favorable impression of Luo Ze at all, she still hoped he could rescue Yulis's granddaughter. Thus, she carefully introduced Killer's information to him.

"I really don't understand how he drinks while wearing a mask."

Luo Ze did not listen to Monya's introduction at all. He stared curiously at Killer and said in puzzlement.

In truth, Killer had mastered certain things to an extreme. For example, drinking while wearing a mask was something Luo Ze simply could not do.

"I'm talking to you about something important! Listen properly!"

Monya's pretty face turned cold. She felt Luo Ze was being completely ungrateful. She had kindly told him about Killer, yet he refused to listen at all. He was far too arrogant.

No matter what, Killer was Kid's trusted subordinate. And Kid was a famous up-and-coming pirate in the South Blue, with a bounty as high as 120 million Berries—even higher than Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Compared to Kid, Luo Ze was far inferior.

"What's there to listen to? Let's go!"

Luo Ze could not be bothered to explain himself to Monya. If she did not mind, he would have left long ago.

Because by the time Monya had brought Luo Ze here, Killer and the others were already dead.