Pirate Merchant

"Didn't you say you were going to stay in the Kingdom of Alabasta for a month? Why did you leave after only three days?"

In the bridge of the Lucky Mothership, after dealing with how many fire bricks, hollow bricks, and how much cement the Kingdom of Alabasta needed, Jia asked Mu Qian, who was controlling the mothership into the air, with great confusion.

"Due to personal reasons, the commercial street on our deck has not yet been developed, and it will take at least fifteen days for the bricks to be fired. Therefore, I plan to go to Kongdao in these days, and then from Rapeseed Land in the Kingdom of Alabasta at the flower port, and finally return to the capital after a large circle along the land route, inviting more people on the ship along the way."

As the mothership took off, Mu Qian let go and handed the rudder to Jiya beside him, and taught her step by step how to drive the ship.

"Furthermore, I am very interested in the various shellfish resources on the Sky Island. Through this voyage, I want to learn more about the various compositions of the Sky Island. If possible, I also want to cultivate those shellfish on the Sky Island. Bei, by the way, Jiya, have you asked the sailors to hand over the oxygen device I made to everyone?"

Mu Qian, who was teaching Jiya how to control the mothership, suddenly remembered something and asked Jiya.

"I have already posted them all, but many people said that you were telling a joke, so they didn't take those things seriously. Everyone thought that Sky Island did not exist at all, and thought that uncle, you were deceived by intelligence dealers. "

Jiya pursed her lips unhappily and complained to Mu Qian. She was very unhappy that others doubted Mu Qian, but Mu Qian taught her to always smile in front of others and not let others see her emotions, so she He could only express his unhappiness in front of Mu Qian.

"Don't pay attention to people's criticism. Facts will always prove that those who are cautious about their words and deeds are right. There are too many people in the world who have big mouths and can't hide their words. Jiya, you have to learn to understand that silence is the key to silence." Jin', only facts can seal everyone's mouths. Your mouth alone cannot speak to those hundreds or thousands of people."

Mu Qian patted Jiya's little head and taught her like a daughter.

"They are just telling you a stupid uncle. I am not afraid that you will be deceived by them. I am too lazy to argue with them. Besides, many people are saying that you are a stupid uncle for actually believing what the information dealer says."

Jiya pouted her lips and whispered. She complained to Mu Qian, just because she was afraid that he would really be deceived by the intelligence dealer.

"People always need to belittle others to elevate themselves to gain a sense of security. If it can help them gain a sense of security, then it doesn't matter if they are a little stupid. So, Jiya, never try to be the smartest person in the world, because in the world The smartest people often make others think they are stupid, and those who flaunt themselves to others as the smartest are often just idiots who are a little clever and are laughed at by the world."

Seeing Jiya who could barely control the flight of the mothership, Mu Qian laughed and walked to the sofa not far away to sit down, teaching Jiya how to show off the beauty of Lin Feng and destroy it.

"I understand"

Jiya nodded her head and replied to Mu Qian very seriously.

"It's good that you 'understand' now. You are still young, so there is no need to suppress yourself. Learning how to manage emotions is also a kind of growth. At least in my eyes, you are still a stupid girl, and you are not at the point where you need to control yourself. To the point of becoming stupid.”

Mu Qian crossed his legs and teased Jiya leisurely. It felt really good to leave everything to others, so he was extremely eager to recruit Qiao Ellie Boni and Enelu to the ship. .

As long as you recruit Enel, you can let him provide power for the Lucky Mothership, so that you can free yourself from the Lucky Mothership and run around on the Grand Route.

And after recruiting Qiao Ellie Boni, his future plans will become more secure, and there is no doubt about Qiao Ellie Boni's strength. When the time comes, with Enello and Boni, his station will be more secure. The ship's combat effectiveness can definitely be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

"You are really laid-back. Can such a young child drive a boat? Hina is really worried."

As the door opened, Rina, who was wearing a rose suit and holding a cigarette, walked into the cab. When she saw that Jiya was driving the boat, she covered her forehead and complained about Mu Qian for letting a child drive the boat.

"My principle is to trust my employees. Don't trust others if you don't trust them, and don't trust them when you employ them. Although she is young, she is the person in charge of the ship. The person in charge has the responsibility of sailing the ship."

Mu Qian stood up and stretched out his hand to invite Rina, who was walking towards him, to sit on the sofa.

"You deviated from your logbook. According to the logbook you gave me, you will stay in the Kingdom of Alabasta for a month. But, what are you going to do now?"

After Rina sat down and looked at Mu Qian who was boiling water to make tea for herself, she asked him straight to the point.

"Going to Sky Island, my friend paid a lot of money to let me take her to Sky Island to find a companion. I am a 'mercenary' businessman. As long as there is enough profit, let alone changing the voyage log, I am willing to even use this ship. Sell."

Mu Qian laughed and poured tea for Rina. The businessman's greed for money was vividly reflected on his face.

"Is your friend Princess Vivi? Companion? According to Hina's information channels, you have a close relationship with the Straw Hats. You are even the chief of the dojo where Nonoroa Zoro learns swordsmanship. Is your friend Vivi? The princess’s companions are the Straw Hats.”

Hina smiled and leaned back on the back of the sofa, asking Mu Qian with a hunter-like smile.

"Princess Vivi is indeed my friend, and I do have a close relationship with Zoro. However, as for whether she is a companion of the Straw Hats, I don't know. Commander Hina, your mission is not to garrison the ship. Are you supervising me? Why are you worrying about the princess of a country now? Do you, Commander Hina, have other tasks while staying on 'my ship'?"

Mu Qian asked Hina with the same smile, and when he said "On my boat", he deliberately emphasized his tone. The fleeting dissatisfaction was like a giant hammer hitting Hina hard, which made him accustomed to the world. She couldn't help but trembled as if facing the end of the world.

"What a cunning guy. Hina's purpose is just to supervise you. There is no other purpose. Since you are just going to an illusory place like Sky Island, then it is not within Hina's jurisdiction. , my coming to ask you this time is just a 'routine' matter."

The winner-like confident smile on Hina's face froze when Mu Qian asked, but the navy's face made her quickly recover and replied extremely calmly, she really couldn't relax at all when talking to this guy. At the beginning His pride was suppressed by his momentum.

"That's good. I was worried that Colonel Hina would interfere with my 'normal trade'. It seems that I was worried in vain. Also, Sky Island is not an illusory place. I hope you will like the next chapter, Colonel Hina. The beautiful scenic spot of Station ‘Sky Island’.”

After seeing Hina clearly expressing the navy's thoughts and that she was sent by the Warring States Period to inquire about these two points, Mu Qian was slightly relieved.

At this time, he didn't want to be tough with the navy. If Akainu came to power and became the marshal, he would start playing both soft and hard. In the current Warring States Period, it was obvious that he suffered a loss in the first few 'confrontations', so now it is better to be softer. well.

"By the way, I have a batch of good perfumes. Commander Hina, can you try them out for me? It's a pity that I'm not sensitive to these things. It would be great if you could tell me your thoughts after trying them out."

After Mu Qian took the teapot and poured tea for Rina, he instantly placed more than ten bottles of perfume on the coffee table in front of Rina, just like a magic trick.

Now that Hina has expressed his position to him on behalf of the navy, he is also happy to 'bribe' his supervisor a little.