Black Sail
Chapter 246: CCXLVI. Overtake on a Curve

Chapter 246: CCXLVI. Overtake on a Curve

"The fuse is burning, the fuse is burning, try the big one!"

"Blast master doesn’t have Werewolf skin, I’m not playing."

Wolman was also setting off fireworks outside the inn, igniting so much that his claws were already feeling a bit sore. The street in front of the inn was filled with a strong smell of sulfur. According to Swan, it could sterilize, but who knows if that’s true.

Mika said it’s purely a rumor, that small amount is laughable.

Morison, like a lunatic, kept buying more carts of them. It was doubtful whether they could finish by dawn. They should probably take a break after another hour.

This was truly overshadowing the host, even more explosive than in the castle.

"I’m on my way, I’m on my way, oh oh!" Fafna playfully watched the fireworks in the sky, with a fairy wand in her left hand and Flame Scholars Promotion in her right, waving both, "Doringger got it, what else could resist?"

Caroso came back from the celebration holding his forehead, this girl was really hopeless.

"Where’s Haywood? He’s missing again."

Shadi also noticed something was wrong. Recently, Haywood had been extremely abnormal, was it because he supposedly advanced in rank and thus changed?

"He’s recently become an intellectual, planning to go to graduate school."

Mika, while looking for any brothels that were still operational during the New Year period, had bumped into Haywood, who kept buying all sorts of strange maps from the island’s information brokers. He seemed to be researching something, probably signaling his legion, welcoming the Demon God Taijun.

The female companions in the inn, after cleaning up the dishes, went upstairs to rest.

For employees working in their old nest, it was extremely humane; accommodation and meals all in one package, with regular hours, undoubtedly the best treatment in Heaven Port.

In a gathering of energetic pirates and adventurers, there was no concept of leftover food, everything was dazzlingly clean.

"Another year has passed."

Fen just watched from the window, essentially saying his own end was another year closer. He must quickly complete the Senluo Death Technique and reach the Ninth Rank, then he could call himself... a god?

It was past midnight, now January 1st. Strictly speaking, Doringger’s banquet was the next day. He instructed Swan and Ben on what to do then, how to stealthily go in and gather information.

"Damn, starting the year with business, huh?"

Ben’s good mood was gone.

Swan didn’t care, since any movement on the island was delayed due to its isolation. Now, making enemies everywhere, those hostile forces would arrive after the New Year, it was a certainty, and some matters were better handled sooner.

The festive night quickly passed.

The next day.

Since everyone had partied a bit too hard the previous night, they got up quite late. Liszt returned to the inn by ten in the morning.

"Don’t you dare die!"

The signboard girl was having breakfast on the second floor, still not having used the promotion device herself.

"Fuck, speaking auspicious words on the first day of the new year, huh?"

Liszt wasn’t in great shape, his lips were dry and cracked, but since it was a period of rest, he poured himself a fruit wine to moisten his throat and rejuvenate his blood.

Fen was always in form, somehow having obtained the castle’s architectural plans, left from when the Emperor built this place.

Mo Yutong was now not just an external member, but officially hired by Liszt as a structural advisor for the Black Sail organization. She also understood that now was not the time to relax.

When she walked in and met Liszt’s gaze, both shifted their eyes somewhat awkwardly.

Huh?

Fen realized something was strange, but didn’t pay much attention to it. As long as Liszt didn’t mess things up too badly or show any aggressive reactions, it was fine.

Originally, Liszt wanted to go upstairs for a little more sleep, but the moment he saw the woman coming up the stairs, he was instantly wide awake, his senses sharpened, and his body swiftly returned to full strength.

Tani, carrying a gift, stood next to the staircase somewhat cautiously, adjusting the hair on her forehead, and then cheerfully waved to Liszt.

She wore an outfit characteristic of Duguli, with a round-topped brown felt hat and an over-the-knee flared coat. The gemstone dangling from her ears seemed to be some precious piece, quite dazzling.

"You shaved... Happy New Year."

Suddenly, Tani seemed dazzled and mystified. Using his words, it was like everything was back, all memories flooding back of joyful times that were, at times, disjointed and absurd.

"Uh, same to you, come in and sit down for a while."

Liszt remembered Dreya’s threats from last night, but since Tani had been with him before and was genuinely straight, things were getting problematic.

Mo Yutong felt uneasy—there was something off about this woman’s gaze. Asking Fen who she was, and after receiving the answer, Mo Yutong’s eyes narrowed slightly. So, she was Liszt’s old lover. If she was here to join the family, she was certainly welcome, especially after last night. Mo Yutong felt that her experiences in North America were nothing compared to this. But if the purpose was to disrupt their happy life, no holding back then.

But to be honest, the girl was pretty, yet "Jeda" had no reaction—she was indeed a genuine straight woman, and it was good if she didn’t come to disrupt the family happiness. If you want to get close, you better find a way to overtake on a curve.

"What are you doing here?"

"To come here only to ask that kind of question—can’t it be just to see you specially, and I’ve brought a gift."

Tani came to sit in front of Liszt elegantly, placed a beautifully crafted silver-gray box on the table, groomed a lock of hair behind her ear, rested one hand on the table holding her cheek, and smiled lightly, dimples forming.

Mo Yutong was stunned, staring hard, and determined—green tea! Too obvious, this woman, her actions are all calculated!

Liszt opened it to see a meticulously crafted mechanical watch, clearly very valuable. Tani could certainly afford it as her father was one of the ultra-rich, and ordinary nobles wouldn’t dare to challenge that.

"Oh, this..."

Liszt felt the strange gaze of Mo Yutong. If this woman went back to share what she saw, it wouldn’t be good.

"Put it on, see if it fits."

Having trained with Aran, Tani was no longer the naive girl she once was, deeply calculating.

Liszt couldn’t refuse either; he had planned to meet with Taylor today, to touch base and see what was up for tomorrow; he had already shown enough intimidation.

He put on the watch, neutral in expression.

"It fits perfectly, but... you should really take better care of your hands. Work may demand it, but you should take care of yourself too. I brought some hand cream."

Tani took out the hand cream, squeezed a little onto her hands, and then gently grasped Liszt’s hands, slowly spreading it evenly.

Liszt was startled—this was beyond green tea, truly a considerate and gentle... sweetheart.

Even Fen was profoundly shocked; this woman, so skillful.

Mo Yutong let out a long breath, feeling a bit terrified.

Immortal Clouds rose, the supreme being appeared, and the five-year pact had culminated—welcome back, Tea King!

But she was by no means a twisted-mouth War God.

As Tani applied hand cream on Liszt, her smile was radiant, almost shy, and all her movements were calculated!

Human body mysteries—Sea of Reincarnation, Dao Palace, Four Extremes, Dragon Transformation, Immortal Platform.

Already an Immortal of the Red Dust.

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