Chapter 104: The Ghost Pirates and the Trial (1)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Dusty stone doors, dilapidated houses, slightly weathered stone buildings, and a slightly damp smell.
The scene in front of him was a little strange.
If this really was Edward’s lair, it would have been at least a hundred years ago.
They should be the first batch of guests here, and they were also the ones who were about to find the treasure.
Ji Chen first came to the dilapidated house and gently pushed open the door.
Dong—
As soon as his fingers touched it, the rotten wooden door collapsed, stirring up a cloud of dust.
He took a few steps back and waited for the dust to settle before walking in.
The furniture inside the house had mostly decayed severely, with only a few stone furnishings remaining intact. There were large holes in the roof, and vines and weeds hung down through the openings.
He saw the crystal on a stone table.
However, before he could get close, the crystal suddenly emitted light and projected a figure on the stone table.
A figure dressed in pirate attire, wearing a black eyepatch over their right eye. The remaining eye revealed a cruel and cunning gaze. Even though it was just a projection, one could sense a hint of the formidable presence they possessed in their past life.
Ji Chen narrowed his eyes. If his guess was correct, this person should be Pirate Edward.
The ethereal projection gazed ahead with arrogance and wildness, seemingly disregarding everything around.
“If someone has found their way here, congratulations! You are one step away from discovering the hidden treasure of Edward, the great pirate of the Western Central Ocean,” the projection proclaimed.
“For over a decade, 1 roamed the Western Central Ocean, plundering countless ships—merchant vessels, warships, and even kingdom fleets. The entire Western Central Ocean trembled beneath the might of my ship, the ‘Whitebeard’.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Chen couldn’t help but curl his lips in a sneer. This projection boasted so confidently, yet it had ultimately been defeated and returned here in a state of disgrace?
Why would you dare to attack kingdom ships?
Why not just bully merchant’s vessels? Must you court disaster?
After all, no matter how powerful a single ship might be, it couldn’t withstand an entire fleet.
A hint of resentment flashed across Edward’s projection. “If it weren’t for a traitor who betrayed me and revealed my whereabouts to the enemy, how could I have been surrounded?”
“Although I managed to evade the pursuit in the end, I suffered incurable injuries, weakening day by day.”
“When I learned that my time was running out, I returned here with all my wealth together with my mighty ship, the ‘Whitebeard.’ I ordered my crew to bury both my treasure and my body in this tomb after my demise.”
“I also prepared several treasure maps in advance. If fortunate souls manage to find their way here, they can claim all the wealth I ama.s.sed throughout my life!”
Edward’s projection revealed a touch of encouragement. “If you are also a pirate, I have another treasure to bestow upon you—the ‘Whitebeard’.”
At this point, Ji Chen’s eyes sparked with interest.
“The ‘Whitebeard’ is the most powerful warship in the Western Central Ocean. Possessing it means having the power to dominate the seas!”
“I have hidden it in an extremely secretive location where no one can find it. But 1 can tell you that the clues to its whereabouts are within my tomb. So go and find it.”
As soon as the words were spoken, Edward’s projection abruptly vanished.
Kala–
The crystal dimmed and shattered, leaving behind a group of pirates who looked at each other.
Ji Chen rubbed his chin as he digested the information.
It seemed to be similar to what the pirates said.
Back then, Edward, the pirate had indeed been seriously injured in the siege.
He had fled back here with all his wealth and buried it all in the tomb.
But what Ji Chen didn’t expect was that apart from this wealth…
Edward’s flagship, White Beard, had also survived.
To be able to escape from the encirclement of a main fleet, it must be a very powerful warship, at least much more powerful than the New Moon.
He was determined to get this ship.
Ji Chen looked at the crystal.
After the crystal shattered, a large metal key fell out. It should be used to open the stone door.
Because it was wrapped up, it did not seem to have rusted and was in good condition.
Without wasting any time, he walked out of the house and came to the stone door.
Soon, he found a low stone pillar beside the door. There was a socket at the top of the stone pillar.
He inserted the key and twisted it.
Following the rumbling sound of friction, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a staircase that led down.
The pa.s.sage was very dark, and the bottom could not be seen clearly with the naked eye.
“The Naga warriors will open the way in front, and the sea pixies will support them at any time.”
“Sparrow, you take half of the pirates and half of the shallow sea murlocs to guard the door, defending against possible enemies.”
Sparrow nodded seriously. “I will definitely pay close attention.”
After Sparrow became a Green Hero, his combat power increased greatly. Ji Chen could not be more at ease with Sparrow guarding the rear.
Ji Chen nodded slightly, gesturing for the other pirates to light their torches.
The torch was successfully lit, which meant that there was air in the tomb.
Seeing this, he also felt relieved and led the rest of the army to move down.
The flames dispelled the darkness and lit up the stairs leading down.
He didn’t know if it was his imagination, but he felt that the further down he went, the gloomier it became. He felt a chill on his skin.
However, he did not care too much about it..