A common tavern that connects all fantasy worlds

If you believe in her, respect her, and often sacrifice to her, she will not protect you, but will torture you with more severe "tests". In the middle, the light becomes more dazzling.

If you don't believe her, if you don't sacrifice to her before going into the water, she will think that you despise the power of the gods, maybe you deliberately steered your boat in the wrong direction during a certain robbery, and let the vortex that shouldn't exist swallow your life.

Who can bear this!

Therefore, the pirates who have been treated in this way for hundreds of thousands of years, after finally gaining "power", the first thing to do is to seal their gods in the "shell" of mortals.

"...We used a rather special method, using our own blood as an oath, using nine Spanish rial silver coins as an anchor, and using the only possible weapon—'faith', to restrain the gods. As long as you There are still pirates roaming the sea, and this constraint will never disappear." Barbosa concluded.

Luo Sanpao frowned, and raised his own question: "So Mrs. Zheng also participated in your sealing plan? What I know is that she definitely doesn't believe in Calypso, but she believes in Mazu."

Although it sounds strange that pirates believe in Mazu...but it is true.

In the Ming and Qing dynasties, there was Zheng Zhilong before and Cai Qian later, and the entire pirate group worshiped Mazu, and there were often statues of gods on board; Mrs. Zheng was no exception, although they made a living by plundering at sea and did not integrate into normal society. order, but the ships and personnel come from the coast, and culturally it is impossible to break away from one's own "roots".

Not wanting to, Barbosa waved his hand instead: "Whether it's Mazu or Calypso, what we believe in and respect...isn't it actually the sea itself? Of course Mrs. Qing can do it too, and she must join—without her territory, we don't have the title of 'controlling all the oceans', so naturally we can't seal it."

"So now if you want to lift the 'seal', you must get all the nine silver coins back."

Luo Sanpao waved his hand, indicating that he understands, just like Water Margin, there are one hundred and eight demon heads in the Longhu Mountain Fumo Temple, and they "open when they encounter floods" or something.But unexpectedly, the sea god of this foreigner can be locked up like a monster, and what is even more unexpected is that the foreigner is so bold that he dares to lock up his own god...

"Yes...and, even though I don't have a ship right now, and Jack only has the Black Pearl, we are also the pirate kings who participated in the seal. We must find him, at least his silver coin!"

Barbossa nodded.

Luo Sanpao just twitched the corner of his mouth, and smiled sarcastically: "I never thought that 'Captain' would be killed one day... Wait, something is wrong?"

Elizabeth, who finally calmed down, also walked over here. Hearing this, she subconsciously asked, "What's wrong?"

"...Jack Sparrow... This person is a guest of that 'tavern' just like me. I remember clearly what Boss Xue said before coming here: As long as he is a guest of the tavern, he will will 'do whatever it takes to ensure its survival'."

Elizabeth really didn't want to say such a thing, but at this moment she had to say: "...I locked Jack on the side of the ship, and watched the Black Pearl being pulled into the sea by the 'Kraken' with my own eyes. He couldn't possibly be alive What are you talking about, Boss Xue?"

While asking, she turned her head away from everyone's eyes.Turner next to her was looking at her with that look again, which made her feel a twinge of pain in her heart.

"Jack ain't got no lock, girl."

Barbossa shook his head. He had seen that man escape from death so many times that he began to wonder if he had ever pleased Lady Luck with his charming face and free-spirited personality.

"I think we should consult a professional, Tia Doma?"

"I'm here."

Suddenly a voice responded to Barbosa's call, and a black woman with dreadlocks all over her head and strange black stripes of thorns on her face stepped forward, holding her skirt.Even her teeth were stained black, and her smile felt a little creepy, but also had a strange and mysterious attraction.

"... When did you get on the boat?" Luo Sanpao asked, he was really taken aback.

"I've always been by your side." Tia Doma glanced at Luo Sanpao with treacherous eyes, and smiled with interest: "You and your crew... are different from us, so charming."

Barbosa was very familiar with this mysterious manner, and introduced to Luo Sanpao: "Tia Doma, a witch, knows a lot of spells. Ma'am, do you know if Jack is dead or not? At 'the end of the world'?"

"He..." Tia Doma rolled his eyes and his body trembled. After a while, he said to everyone: "He is not in this world, but he is not dead. He is a living person who broke into the realm of the dead. He is a strange person, a variable in the world... Our fate is closely connected with him, go to the end of the world, we will find him there."

The witch spoke tongue-twisters for a long time, sounding sure, but after thinking about it carefully, she didn't say where Jack was.

But Luo Sanpao acted as if he understood, and stroked the beard on his face...he had already guessed it.

Chapter 36 Business at Door

"Yo! Ha! Let's pull together, let's raise the flag high!"

"Thieves and beggars, we shall never die!"

"Some are dead, some are alive, and some are sailing the seas!"

Xue Li sat behind the bar and looked up, helplessly looking at Barbaria and Jack who were singing and dancing arm in arm.Today, the two chatted first, then drank each other, and finally sang together drunkenly, making this usually quiet tavern noisy.

But the atmosphere is not bad, the other guests beside them are also clapping and whistling, if you have wine today, you will be drunk today.

In the rare free time, even a certain bionic chef got out of the kitchen, leaned over the bar, looked there with a smile on his face, and clapped from time to time.

Xue Li originally thought that he might not be suitable for dealing with such people, but the bishop replied: "There are many such people in our universe. They don't have any long-term plans, refuse to use any framework to restrict their lives, and think of whatever they want. Do it with all your might—that's one of the things I admire most about human beings, you really have the freest souls."

Of course, not all human beings are like this. Some people like to follow the steps and live a stable life, and that cannot be said to be a bad thing.

Looking to the side, Amelia is studying hard.

Even with the guidance of a serious monk, she obviously couldn't read this "Qing Wei Dan Jue" fluently, frowning tightly, and was carefully considering each sentence.

Xue Li asked her if she wanted to make the guests quieter, but she just rolled her eyes.

"If you need to be quiet...I've already gone back to my room, Boss." She said helplessly, "I can read books even in the dungeon where prisoners are being interrogated. This noise is really nothing."

"...The screams and bloody smell of the prey should be a kind of enjoyment for you, of course you can read it." Xue Li said in a low voice, and then was glared at by the vampire who had already weaned his blood.

After arguing for a long time, Jack was tired from dancing. He came to the bar and ordered a cocktail. He gasped slightly and said, "This lady is really strong. God, I'm almost exhausted..."

I heard Barbaria shouting again from behind: "My friends, please listen to the first collaboration single of two mysterious idols from another universe, 'Queen of the Night' and 'Rina Baba', " Betelgeuse!"

Xue Li can only express this: Ma'am, I remember you were still very opposed to idol debut?

The bionic bishop obviously has no interest in electronic music... After staying here for a while, he, who is completely free from anyone's thoughts, also has his own hobbies.He likes vocal a cappella, or more primitive classical string music.

Xue Li reminded him countless times that most electronically synthesized sounds are sound sources obtained from actual musical instruments, but he always smiled and shook his head.

Perhaps he is a little sensitive to the act of "synthesis".

"I'm going to see Hephaestus." The bishop said, picked up a box of small steel balls on the side, and walked to the basement... This is the favorite snack of the little ball.

Xue Li nodded to him, and waited for him to walk down before handing Jack the cocktail he had mixed.

The tavern owner, who didn't make much money, complained: "Captain Jack, how long are you going to stay with me! Although we are open around the clock...but it is not a motel."

"Well, Xue, I didn't ask you to provide a room, did I? I just drink, eat, take a shower, and lie down on a chair to sleep when I'm sleepy. There's no need to drive me away."

Jack spread his hands, and sprinkled a large handful of gold coins... After devouring all the treasures that Barbossa was unwilling to cash in over the years, he is now considered a rich man, just a few precious metal coins, not to mention.

"No, I don't care about this... But you should have something to do in your world, right? Go back, don't be like a Vietnam veteran with PTSD, drinking here all day long."

Hearing Boss Xue's urging, Jack just shook his head again and again. He didn't understand PTSD, Vietnam Veterans, etc... But in that world, he really didn't have much to do.

He's a better dead pirate...a persona non grata.

"I already owed Davy Jones a bill, and I should have reported to him long ago. I have delayed it for a long time. As for being betrayed, to tell you the truth... I am getting tired of it, there will be no What can't be overwhelmed... The Black Pearl over there should have arrived in the empty 'Magic Prison', after I go back, I really have nothing to do except count my hair."

"Listen...you're dead?"

Xue Li took a step back and looked carefully at the captain in front of him.

In this way, no ghosts have ever entered the tavern... It's quite interesting to think about it.But to his disappointment, this person looked very alive, and there was no sign of dying, nor was there any sudden bleeding from his neck.

"Don't make trouble." Jack sipped his wine and told Boss Xue about the past.

Strictly speaking, he can't be regarded as dead, because he owed Davy Jones a debt, cheated him, escaped his own fate, and was "killed" by Kraken together with the Black Pearl.

Octopus head hated him so much, he and the Black Pearl should have been sent to the magic prison at the end of the world.

It wasn't that he didn't want to live...he wanted to save himself, so he went to find Davy Jones' heart.What is the most efficient way to pay off debt?Of course, get rid of the creditors...

But what he didn't expect was that more than one creditor came to his door.Cutler Beckett, who was the East India Company's head of trade in the West Africa region more than ten years ago, had also found him, and this time... Lord Beckett came to destroy all pirates.

I don't know what this guy used to convince Turner and Elizabeth, so that these two people betrayed him by coincidence.This may be because he refused to go back to rescue Governor Swan, but faced with an impossible task, wouldn't it be a choice for normal people to simply give up?

Moreover, speaking of it, he didn't refuse very firmly. If he really found the heart of the octopus head, he would be able to force the octopus head to save people, or make Miss Elizabeth Swann become the captain of the Flying Dutchman. The captain is all right, when the time comes, she wants her father and Turner to board the ship and live forever with her, that's not a matter of words!

Most importantly, based on his understanding of Lord Beckett, an unstable factor like Governor Swan may have already been killed by him.

"I'm not some psychiatrist, Jack..."

After listening to Jack's story and thinking for a while, Xue Li sat behind the bar and said slowly: "But I think your problem is already obvious.

"Actually, you really mind being betrayed this time, right? Because when the 'pirate' betrayed you, you felt indifferent and even took it for granted, but when Elizabeth betrayed you, you were really hurt.

"You just kept looking for reasons for her and yourself, trying to rationalize this 'betrayal'.

"You are not as free and easy as usual... You really have a crush on that young lady."

Captain Jack Sparrow pointed to his chest with a big movement, making a half-smile expression.

He said: "Me? Jack Sparrow? Women who have an intimate relationship with me are all over every sea area that humans have ever set foot on... There are several in Turtle Island alone."

Xue Li raised his hands and answered him with the same half-smile: "I only said that you had a crush on Elizabeth, but I didn't mention anything else. And this is your own problem in the end. As a tavern owner, I I can only remind you. Do you have any special feelings for her, why not ask yourself?"

Jack fell silent and didn't respond.

He didn't know how to respond... An explanation was like a cover-up, and a strong denial would be considered a guilty conscience, not to mention—he wasn't completely convinced himself.

At this time, the performance on Barbaria's side was also over, echoing the admiring applause from Daig and Cheetos, she blew kisses there, then walked to the bar, sat down and patted Jack's shoulder: "Why? Oh, 'Captain'? You looked very excited just now. I hope you cheer up soon... oops, I've been here for too long, now I have to go back to control the spaceship, next time, next time and sing together Dance!"

Jack turned his head and looked at the captain of the "spaceship" who seemed to be always in high spirits, feeling that she had never encountered any problems, so he asked curiously: "'Captain', you seem to know all the time What are you going to do?"

"It's not difficult, is it?" Barbaria shrugged, "You may not know what you should do, so you should know what you want most now, right? If you want money, go to work; if you want a lover, go to work. Then go to fellowship; if you want rest, go on vacation; if you want excitement, go to battle. Well, it's not difficult at all!"

As she spoke, she hurriedly threw the strange metal on the bar, and before turning around and walking away, she specifically explained to Boss Xue: "There is no radioactivity, don't worry!"

Jack looked at her back and frowned.

Now I may really not know what I want the most...

He took out the compass specially made by Tia Doma from his bosom, which could point to what he "wanted to obtain", and saw that the pointer was spinning and beating like drunk.

It just shows that his heart is wavering.

Suddenly, a woman's "Oops" screamed from behind.

But seeing Barbaria, who was about to leave, quickly took a step away, and finally did not bump into the person who just opened the door.

"Sorry... I didn't see it, I'm so sorry."

The other party immediately apologized and seemed to have a good attitude.

Xue Li also saw this guest, and couldn't help but his eyes lit up: I haven't seen it before, and this is another new guest.

He greeted immediately: "Guest, please come in and sit down! What do you want to drink?"

The new guest who had finished apologizing to Barbaria walked to the bar, looked at Jack Sparrow's attire strangely, and said with a wry smile: "My ship is also stuck in the port, probably it's up to you, boss. Drinks to get through the night...I need something strong in this bad weather."

Chapter 37 Involuntary

The new visitor looked to be in his 40s or [-]s, a man of slightly stronger build than Jack Sparrow, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and a dashing demeanor.This person is very straightforward and generous, and treats other guests with a smile, but he just took a little more time to look at their strange attire.

After ordering a glass of wine, he greeted Jack next to him: "Hello, brother, are you guys just finishing up the masquerade party? It's still early for Halloween."

"No, we all wear that..."

As soon as Jack heard it, he knew that this friend came from the "modern" in the boss's mouth. He was also familiar with this situation, so he replied calmly.

Xue Li took a few colorful dollar bills from this guest... It seems that although it is an old version, it should be able to be spent in Max's world.

He pouted in the other direction, and said to the guest: "This guest... why don't you take a look at the terrace first?"

Since having a terrace, explaining the existence of the tavern to new guests has become a lot easier.As long as you go out and look around for yourself, you will probably be able to immediately understand that you are no longer in the original world... Save Boss Xue a lot of drool.

Sure enough, the new guest did the same, muttering "You don't have many guests, don't force me to sit out, it's windy and rainy outside", while turning his head to look at the terrace.

It wasn't windy or raining outside...it was as calm as a mirror.

This man's eyes suddenly changed, he looked back at Boss Xue, put the wine glass on the bar, jumped off the bar chair, and walked out of the terrace.

Not long after, he came back again, twirling his wine glass, and said to Xue Li, "Come on...I can take it."

"Why are you talking so ambiguously?"

Xue Li knew that the man meant to tell him what was going on here, but there was something wrong with the wording.

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He coughed a few times, and told the man the ins and outs of the tavern and the various settings, so and so, and so and so.

When the man understood thoroughly, he asked about the other person's name and occupation.

"My name is... Finnegan, and I'm a captain. I have a small military-grade speedboat, 70 feet long, with double cabins, and I usually do offshore rescue, delivery of freighters, and the like; I've been on a boat for many years Yes, I can adapt to any sea conditions and weather conditions, and my boat is also very good, so I have a little reputation in the industry." The man said.

He's really a captain... but more of a mercenary.

The man Finnegan's maxim, "It doesn't matter what you do as long as the money's there," is not a misnomer in a materialistic society.But he is not some kind of outlaw lunatic, after all, if he earns money, he has to spend his life... His "doesn't matter" is more aimed at customers.

No matter what country the client is from, whether they want to dive or fish, rescue people or smuggle people, in short, he only relies on his own boat, his familiarity with the sea and excellent boat handling skills to send them to their destination, and everything else Do not ask.

You say he is a bad guy, he does not steal or rob, and only makes money by his own craftsmanship; you say he is a good guy, he has sent some customers who are not in line with modern moral standards, and maybe he has indirectly hurt some innocent people people.

He is just an ordinary person trying to survive in this harsh world.

After hearing Captain Finnegan introduce himself, Xue Li was a little speechless.

Dare to love the theme of the tavern during this time is the ocean, right?A total of four guests came, three of them were captains, and the last one was a law enforcement officer on the water. They were all related to the sea... How about you follow suit and ask Max to buy some conch shells and hang them in the tavern?