Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 1014 110. Without me, this world would be much boring, right?

Gadgetzan is controlled by the Steamwheedle Consortium.

This is a goblin consortium rooted in the Kalimdor continent, with its main activities in the Tanaris Desert and the Shimmering Plains. Among the goblin consortiums, Steamwheedle business is not the largest.

In fact, it didn't even make it into the top three.

But the Steamwheedle Consortium is characterized by neutrality.

Due to the late start and weak strength of this consortium, they rarely participated in the differences and commercial wars among the goblin consortia. They guard their own Steamwheedle Port and make money at the racing track in Shimmering Plains.

Occasionally, he also made a guest appearance in the commercial activities of transporting supplies to the Silithus desert.

Because of the special status of Steamwheedle Port in the South China Sea route, the Steamwheedle Consortium has made a lot of money, but the profits cannot be compared with Booty Bay, which monopolizes the starting and ending points of the South China Sea trade route.

Compared with the venture capital companies that are keen on risky investment, and the Bilgewater Plutocrats who are rooted in Kezan Island, the origin of goblin civilization, they are not worth mentioning.

To sum up, the Steamwheedle Consortium has potential.

But it is still a small force at present, and can only get a share of the golden route.

However, His Excellency Steamwhelm, the trade prince of this consortium, is one of the few goblin merchants who makes Bo Laike feel like a spring breeze.

This kind of good first impression probably comes from the fact that Lord Steamwhelm generously gave Bu Laike a windfall when they first met.

Well, don't get me wrong, it's not the ones Boo Laike and his gang "earned" on their own merits.

In the most luxurious desert hut in Gadgetzan, when the pirates walked in, they saw several boxes stacked together, one opened and filled with yellow and orange gold coins.

That beautiful light captured Laike's indifferent heart and made him find the warmth of his heart in this materialistic and magical world.

What stinky woman, what Sefiel, what Xalatas, stand aside.

This is my baby.

"How embarrassing."

Bo Laike admired the light of wealth, but he did not reach for it.

The main reason is that the identities are different now, and besides, he just got a generous expedition reward from Curry, the chieftain of Zul'Farrak, which temporarily satisfied his greed and desire for wealth.

He looked at Hot Sand, a big businessman who was sitting on a gorgeous chair, wearing a goblin-style luxurious coat and tall hat, and holding a trading pro-Wang Quan staff in his hand, and said to this goblin-looking goblin:

"After all, I came here to listen to the news, not to rob my dear new friend, so Your Excellency Hot Sand can dismiss the two second-rate assassins beside you.

I'm worried that they are too nervous to hold the dagger in their hands and hurt you instead. "

This made Hot Sand embarrassed.

The master of the goblin consortium waved, and two human assassins emerged from stealth.

The man and woman, heavily stamped with Ravenholdt's mannerisms, bowed to Laike with vigilance and awe.

Of course, the great pirates don't need their respect.

But they must be respected!

Otherwise, those fanatics behind this last remaining master assassin, those uncrowned ones who bear the name of creed in the shadows, would be happy to find them to "discuss".

Those lunatics who have done great things for several times simply regard Brad Laike Shaw as the "god" in their hearts, and it is still the kind that cannot be profane.

Not only does one not allow blasphemy by one's own people, but also does not allow blasphemy by outsiders.

Now when the Trial of the Uncrowned every two months starts, the assassins of other factions are panicked, for fear that guys like themselves who don't have a "creed" will become the targets of fanatical new assassins.

But hell!

Who knows what that damn creed means?

If you ask a hundred people, you will get a hundred different answers. There is no way to guess, and there is no way to pretend.

Alas, this line is really getting more and more complicated.

I think back when Duke Ravenholdt was around, you could call yourself an assassin with a knife in your hand, but now that the Uncrowned is in power, you have to take an exam to become an assassin.

What the hell.

"Speak, Lord Steamwheedle, about the Bloodsail Pirates"

Bu Laike sat on the chair behind him and said to the rich goblin in front of him:

"It suddenly occurred to me that my old friend, Rivergaz, the rich man of Booty Bay, offered me a bounty. He desperately hoped that I could fight for him and fight against the influence of Bloodsail Pirates.

While it may not be useful now, a bounty is a bounty, and I had to complete it to prove how much I value an old friend's friendship. "

"Well, this is really touching. A friendship with a clear price tag. I have always wanted a friend who is so clear about public and private."

Hot Sand laughed, showing the goblin's signature treacherous smile. Seeing that Bo Laike got straight to the point, he was not polite and said:

"Not long ago, the Bloodsail pirates who were completely defeated in the western wilderness came to Kalimdor. They divided into three groups and went to different areas.

I guess they should be permanent in Kalimdor.

According to my information, Farrewell, a big businessman who defected from Kul Tiras, personally commanded his daunting Devil Shark, and took a group of corrupt sea sages to hide in the Echo Islands.

They intend to use it as their new base.

It's far away from my influence, I don't worry about it for the time being, Duke Farrewell's"

"He's not a duke anymore."

Bo Laike suddenly interrupted Steamwheedle's description, and he said seriously:

"When he defected, he didn't deserve the title that Dai Lin jokingly bestowed on him. He was just a pirate, just like me, fighting and hunting for treasures in the endless sea, and he might die at the bottom of the ocean one day."

"Well, that's right, I was negligent, thank you for reminding me."

Steamwheedle nodded solemnly.

The rich man organized his language and continued:

"Farewell's son took a few ships to the Azshara Peninsula further north. No one knows what he did there, but there are rumors that the ambitious guy plans to use the Azshara Peninsula as a temporary base. , raiding our Isle of Kezan.

It's the territory of the Bilgewater Plutocrat, and it has nothing to do with me.

And the third group of Bloodsail pirates is a force that has caused me a lot of headaches recently. They are commanded by Farrewell's daughter, Jesse Farrewell, and they are stationed in the bay south of Tanaris. "

"Over there at Sunset Cape?"

Laike didn't need a map, he told the bloodsail pirates exactly where they were staying. The rich Steamwheedle nodded and pushed his luxuriously decorated tall hat.

He said with a sad face:

"It's right there, near the sandy beach at Cape Tianya. It is said that Jessie was there to dig out the treasure left by a great pirate from the last century and help her father make a comeback.

But it seems to me that the plans of that ambitious and cruel and crazy woman are not just for the empty treasure.

She is likely to set up a permanent base at Sunset Cape in order to maintain the influence of the Bloodsail Pirates on the golden route. That place... is very close to the Caverns of Time.

There was a bronze dragon before, so no one dared to make a plan for that natural harbor, but now that the bronze dragon is gone, the Bloodsail Pirates took it there before us.

If we don't get it back quickly, the commerce of Steamwheedle is bound to suffer direly. In the range where a group of pirates can plunder at will, no sea merchant dares to park here for trading.

So, I share this news with you, Lord Sea Wolf, and I hope you will act immediately, as you did in the troublesome Zul'Farrakri.

A crisp raid to defeat those pirates! "

Having said that, the rich man Nusha rubbed his hands, and said:

"I know this job is difficult, so I am willing to pay any reward. But I also know that a great pirate at your level is no longer so keen on chasing money. What you need is influence.

Therefore, I would like to ask you, are you interested in participating in the management of Gadgetzan?

You may not know that this city is a shareholding system, and I take the lead, but some outstanding employees under my command can also get shares, and I am willing to give you fifteen copies as a private gift."

"No, I'm not interested in a city in the desert. This is not where pirates should come."

Bu Laike shook his head, he said:

"You can talk to my friend Bwonsamdi about it, Zul'Farrak is in his charge now, and that troll Reaper is also a wonderful man, if you can impress him, you don't even need to pay a copper get his friendship.

What I'm really interested in is Steamwheedle Port! "

This sentence made the rich man Hot Sand's face tense immediately, and he was amazed at the greed of this pirate.

But the Steamwheedle Port is the lifeblood of the Steamwheedle Consortium, and he will not give up that port so easily.

"Your expression proves that you have misunderstood my words, my new friend, let me explain my thoughts to you."

Bu Laike snapped his fingers, and a group of shadow magic gathered in front of his eyes to form the general shape of the Kalimdor continent.

The pirate pointed to the location of Steamwheedle Port, and pointed to the location of Sunset Cape on the southern coastline of the Tanaris Desert.

He said:

"The Bloodsail Pirates will definitely be killed, you don't have to worry about that, I will kill them if you don't pay, but after Sunset Cape, it will be mine.

The Undead Fleet needs a home port in Kalimdor, and this is the perfect place.

I can send a fleet under my command to stay here permanently to provide protection for the safety of Steamwheedle Port. I know that Steamwheedle Consortium pays Kul Tiras a commercial tax every year. "

Bu Laike stroked his chin and said:

"You don't have to pay this year, just give it to me."

"this"

Steamwheedle hesitated.

The matter of paying the money is the same to anyone, but the problem is that Bu Laike's words reveal an ominous meaning, and the Immortal Fleet will officially extend its hand into the South China Sea route.

This means that he will formally fight Dailin.

At this time, mature businessmen cannot place bets in advance.

"I know your concerns."

Bu Laike laughed and said:

"The Northern Sea Route controlled by me can open an island to the Steamwheedle Consortium, exempting you from commercial taxes for three years. Believe me, the rich man, the North Sea is just not developed, and the resources there are no worse than the South Sea.

And I also plan to build a permanent city on the barren red soil peninsula in the middle of the continent of Kalimdor, further north of the Booty Coast-controlled Briartooth, to be ruled by my friends.

By the way, build another port there.

this means"

"This means Booty Treasure Coast no longer monopolizes the destination of the South China Sea route!"

Without Laike's further explanation, Hot Sand screamed with bright eyes:

"This means that the crystal minerals of the Azshara Peninsula and the forest resources of Ashenvale will find cheaper outlets! This means that the South China Sea route will officially extend to the edge of the Kaldorei kingdom.

We can do business directly with the elves by sea instead of going through those mean bastards in Everlook

Booty Bay will lose an important commercial fulcrum, the South China Sea route will be more prosperous, the Bilgewater Cartel will be forced to join the competition in the South Sea, and the Steamwheedle Cartel will have nothing to lose!

Just do it!

What a genius idea!

The only problem is that Booty Bay will not sit idly by, Sir Sea Wolf, can your friends withstand the attack of the mercenaries under the command of the shameless Rivegarz?

He will definitely use dirty methods other than business, we goblins are like this, we can abandon all rules for money.

That would be a terrible attack. "

"If my old friend Rivegaz's mercenaries can defeat the combined army of tauren and orcs, then I will admit it."

Bu Laike smiled and said:

"But I don't think he can.

Unless he can persuade the seven human nations to fight a war across the sea. However, I have inside information, and I can guarantee that within at least five years in the future, human civilization will not have the motivation to start another meaningless war. "

"very good."

Steampunk became excited, jumped off his chair, spun around several times, finally made up his mind, and said to Boo Laike:

"Then, you will get one-fifth of Steamwheedle Port's profits, but you won't be able to collect the annual commercial tax."

"Business tax must be collected, this is the rule."

Bu Laike shook his head, he said:

"Why don't I promote a strong alliance between the Steamwheedle Consortium and the Sandfury trolls? Use this as the last bargaining chip to convince you? Also, a big battle is about to break out in Desolace.

The Bloodhoof tauren had won, and the centaurs would suffer their worst defeat ever. "

The pirate glanced at the goblin merchant and said:

"Interested in the slave trade? I mean, send the poor homeless centaur warriors to places where they are needed and can make them shine?

If you don't have enough boats, I can lend them to you first.

You see, the world is in chaos, my friend Steamwheedle, wars will break out in many places, and there will never be enough cannon fodder. You are not doing evil business, let alone making black-hearted money.

You are doing your part to quell the war in this world, while finding a new job for displaced centaur barbarians who are about to starve to death.

Barbarians love plunder and war, and civilized gentlemen also need mercenaries to help them fight. We are not evil slave traders, we are just loyal servants who satisfy the desires of both parties and serve the interests of both parties.

What a noble reason.

I was convinced by myself, how about you? "

"My God, there is a pirate saint sitting in front of me!"

The rich man Hot Sand gave an exaggerated admiration.

He held out his hand and said to Bo Laike:

"Today is really my lucky day.

I feel luckier than my mother gave birth to me in a bar toilet in Kezan, may money bless my poor mother, may money kill my bastard father.

Finally, may money bless me and my loyal friends.

The Steamwheedle Consortium will do its best to serve you. "

Holding hands together, the big rich man took another look at the money boxes stacked at the door, and said:

"These things are in the way and I've been wanting to get rid of them, wondering if my new friend can help me with this? Just take these shiny baubles away.

I'm going to gather my business advisers and get busy. "

"Of course, I will serve my new friend wholeheartedly."

Bo Laike smiled even more happily.

At the same time, in the southern bay of the Tanaris Desert, in a natural harbor that has just built a simple dock, Jesse Farrewell, a drunken female pirate, is praying to her gods.

But today's whispers of the gods are unusually silent.

just like.

The god known as the Corruptor has given up on them as well.

this.

The petite, red-haired female pirate frowned, looked at the silent Corruptor shrine in front of her, and glanced at the calm sea. Is this a warning that some kind of uneasy situation is about to happen?

(end of this chapter)