Chapter 661: Chapter 537, Made an Agreement with the Elder Chapter 661: Chapter 537, Made an Agreement with the Elder Though Babuzzi was reluctant, he still maintained his last bit of dignity.
Every pirate understood what their ultimate fate would be, either to die at sea or at the hands of the Association.
Having survived the great battle of the Emerald Sea and now to die behind the Pirate King and the major Pirate Groups was already a matter worth boasting about.
It was worth it.
Hearing the other's attitude, Xi Ligui raised an eyebrow but proceeded with the original plan, “Babuzzi, the Association plans to give you a chance, it's up to you whether you take it or not.”
Just having adjusted his mentality, ready to nobly embrace death, 'Babuzzi's' movements suddenly froze.
He wanted to curse at the Association, to shout a few lines about how a brave warrior of the sea would never submit, but he swallowed the words back.
He asked tentatively, “What kind of chance?”
No one wanted to die, otherwise he wouldn't have waited for Philippa to find connections for him.
Hearing there was a chance to live, he naturally wanted to seize it.
Xi Ligui folded her hands behind her back, looking at him, “We've been investigating an Evil Cult recently, and we just happen to need someone to serve as an informant. Your identity is quite suitable.”
Babuzzi frowned, so the Association wanted him to be an informant.
It was the same old tactic of the Association.
But the Association always kept its promises in this regard, and Philippa had also freed herself from being a pirate by being an informant for the Association.
“What Evil Cult? I've never had any contact with Evil Cults.”
Xi Ligui explained, “The Heaven Destiny Cult, a recently established church, doesn't have many members yet and is recruiting strong individuals everywhere. With your level, you should be able to mix in either as a Sect Guardian or a key member.”
Wu Heng, on the side, also understood the reason he was brought here.
So it was to arrange for Babuzzi to be an informant.
With his identity, investigating the Heaven Destiny Cult was indeed a good idea.
Babuzzi thought for a moment, “Are there any other choices?”
“Yes, hanging or beheading, you are Philippa's friend, you may choose one!” Xi Ligui said in an even tone, but the words were somewhat frightening.
Babuzzi wiped the sweat from his forehead, “If you release me now, won't they suspect me?”
“They are not pirates, and they don't pay attention to the Emerald Sea. By the time your bounty is increased, they won't have time to verify your identity,” Xi Ligui replied.
Babuzzi didn't have many options, either to die now or to take a gamble by going out.
Any sane person would choose the latter.
If he was lucky enough to obtain some intelligence, that would be considered meritorious.
Even if he didn't get any intelligence, he could still live a while longer.
“To what extent do I need to go to be considered as having completed your task?” Babuzzi continued to ask.
“Just one thing, find out who the Bishop of the Heaven Destiny Cult is. If you can provide information about the locations of the cult's bases or the identities of some of their key members, that will also be recorded in your file and be helpful for your future,” Xi Ligui said softly, looking at him.
Babuzzi took a deep breath. “I agree and am willing to cooperate with you.”
“Release him,” Xi Ligui ordered.
Wu Heng looked to his side as the skeleton attendant stepped forward and unlocked the cage.
Babuzzi cautiously stepped out, eyeing both people and the skeleton attendant behind them.
Xi Ligui tossed him a hooded garment, “Put it on and come with us.”
Babuzzi caught it and carefully put it over his head.
He followed them out of the dungeon.
He did not choose to run away or do anything else.
Such a rare opportunity to save his life, he didn't want to be thrown back into the cell or be sent straight to the gallows.
They headed towards the Steward's Office.
After a short wait.
The door to the room was knocked on, and a guard captain with a long sword attached to his waist entered.
“Steward, Island Master!”
Xi Ligui nodded, indicating with her eyes the unkempt pirate, “The captain of the Flying Fish Pirate Group 'Babuzzi' is given a chance by the Association to redeem himself by investigating the intelligence of 'Heaven Destiny Cult.' Transfer him to you, sign a Slavery Contract with him and gather some intelligence for us on a regular basis.”
After saying this, she pulled out a Slavery Contract, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards him.
The guard captain looked at the other party without any surprise or questions.
It seemed he was informed of this matter in advance.
He nodded, “Yes, Steward,” and immediately brought out the contract to sign with Babuzzi.
After the signing was concluded.
Xi Ligui continued, “Find a chance to release him and explain the detailed information about the Heaven Destiny Cult.”
“Yes! I will take him back now and send him off the island tonight.”
“Fine, you arrange it yourself.”
The captain nodded, taking the pirate and leaving the office together.
After the two had left.
Xi Ligui finally spoke, “Handing him over to the first team makes it easier to gather intelligence, and it will be more convenient to record it in the archives.”
Wu Heng answered with a smile, “You've arranged it well. He gets to save his life, and it also serves as an explanation to Philippa.”
Getting such an opportunity was already quite remarkable.
He couldn't ask for much more.
Moreover, the Heaven Destiny Cult was involved with a level 18 professional, and their Bishop would certainly not be below this level.
Coupled with human sacrifices and the killing of Association Stewards, the situation was quite serious.
Sending Babuzzi to collect information was also a stroke of good fortune for him, granting him such a chance.
Otherwise, he would have been doomed without a doubt.
“I was worried you wouldn't be satisfied, so I explained. But don't tell others about it when you tell Philippa; it still needs to be kept secret,” Xi Ligui said with a smile.
“Ok, I will tell her when the time comes,” Wu Heng nodded.
Xi Ligui continued, “Oh yes, about the funding for the port construction, the Association didn't approve it. They said that the Association already assists with local security, and the port construction should be funded by Gold and Silver Island itself.”
“They didn't approve it after all!” Wu Heng stroked his chin.
He felt that constructing the port could be beneficial both to Gold and Silver Island and the Association.
But in the end, it was not approved.
“Yeah, I thought it wouldn't come through. If it were up to your plan, the Association would also have to pay for road construction in other cities,” Xi Ligui said.
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“You can't say that, having an exclusive port is convenient for our own use,” Wu Heng emphasized.
“Anyway, it's not approved, so it's no use telling me,” Xi Ligui pouted.
“No problem, if we don't get approved, we will fix it ourselves,” Wu Heng smiled and continued, “Is there any news from the association about the artifacts that restrict ghosts?”
“Just sent it up, I feel certain there are corresponding artifacts, but the likelihood of them being given to us for free is pretty slim.”
“As long as there is one, that's enough,” said Wu Heng.
The two sat in the room and chatted for a while.
Someone came to report to Xi Ligui, and Wu Heng didn't linger. After saying goodbye, he left the association and took a carriage to Lighthouse Street.
The carriage moved slowly.
Pulling aside the carriage curtain, he could see the guard team patrolling outside the window.
After the incident with the Heaven Destiny Cult, the frequency and manpower of patrols on the island had increased.
Wu Heng was also considering equipping each team with communication devices to establish a transmission center on the island for more convenient personnel deployment.
The carriage stopped in front of Conch Tavern, and Wu Heng got out and walked into the tavern.
At this time, the tavern wasn't crowded.
There were only two tables of customers, drinking and chatting away.
Wu Heng greeted Millicent behind the counter and went straight upstairs.
He entered the innermost private room.
Just as he sat down, the door was pushed open, and Philippa, in a brown blouse and beige long skirt, walked in directly.
Seeing Wu Heng, she ran up and pounced on him.
Wu Heng stood to catch the figure hurling toward him, “If I hadn't reacted in time, you could have flown out of the window.”
“No way!” Philippa looked up at him, “I haven't seen you in such a long time!”
“The day before yesterday, you just returned from the Island Lord's Mansion.”
“Ah? Is that so? But I still missed you so much,” Philippa snuggled into his embrace.
Wu Heng held her and patted her lightly, “I came to tell you, your pirate friend will be released in the next couple of days, so don't worry anymore.”
“Really? I had already chosen a grave for him.”
Wu Heng frowned, “Do you even want him to come out?”
Philippa immediately said, “Of course I do. It's better if he can come out. Just tell me which day, and I'll pick him up.”
Wu Heng lowered his voice to explain, “You can't go pick him up. Xi Ligui has given him a chance to redeem himself by collecting some intelligence. His identity is secret, and you going to pick him up could mess things up.”
Philippa's eyes widened, “Can he do it? There must be quite a few people out there who know he was caught by the association.”
“No worries, he's not one of the pirates from the Emerald Sea, most likely he'll be going inland.”
“That's good then, that's all I can do to help him,” Philippa said.
“Yep, whatever happens next is up to his own fate.”
Philippa cupped his face and kissed him deeply, “Thanks, daddy, you're the best.”
Wu Heng lightly patted her hip, “You've earned this with your effort.”
“I love hearing you talk,” said Philippa, as she began to take off her blouse.
Wu Heng was startled, grabbing her hand, “What are you doing?”
“What else? Going to sleep, you…” Philippa glanced downward, “Is it inconvenient today?”
“What are you talking about, I have to go out later. Come to the manor tonight.”
“What about Millicent?”
Millicent?
Wu Heng looked at her quizzically, “What about her?”
“Leave her at home, I don't feel at ease. I'll come over during the day, and then at night you can make old lady comfortable.”
Wu Heng pinched her cheek, “The way you talk, it's just like a bandit.”
“Hehe.”
“I've told you about the situation, I need to get going to handle some things. You can come to the manor when you're free; I'll have time around dusk.”
“OK daddy, got it,” Philippa said.
Wu Heng patted her head and left Conch Tavern.
He went to the expanding construction site to take a look.
Various construction machinery was working quickly, some construction workers were beginning to build houses, and a large group of laborers was assisting nearby.
The progress was fairly rapid; it seemed that in no time, the area would be completed.
He could then plan further expansion to the back.
Wu Heng stood by and watched for a while before leaving the area.
He went to an empty wilderness far away, put on the Train Captain's Hat, and headed to Lopaz City.
At the Snake Badge Consortium, he met with the person in charge, Retili.
He filled out a commission form and ordered five flame furnaces of different specifications.
Upon returning to the manor, the sky had already darkened.
Just as he walked into the living room,
Mini came over, “Master, have you had dinner yet?”
“Not yet, have it prepared, please.”
“Okay, also, Sister Shanaela has spoken on the radio, and you might want to check it when you have time,” Mini added.
Shanaela has sent a message?
It seems the wood elves have come to a conclusion as well.
“Alright, I'll go upstairs and have a look.”
“Then I'll go and prepare your dinner,” Mini said cheerfully as she scurried off.
Wu Heng went upstairs to the room with the radio.
He picked up Shanaela's record book and glanced at it, noticing new content had appeared.
'I've talked with the Elders, and there are no issues. Representatives from Starflower will look for you to discuss cooperation.'
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