Chapter 2 Black Cat

They walked slowly back along Champagne Avenue.

"What do you think?" Leo stopped and looked at the distant sea level and asked, "I can't figure out Xinsak's intentions."

"His words are sincere, not like woven lies." Lu Yue danced across the long sword, and her eyes as sharp as eagles glanced at the busy and crowded crowd under the ramp. She thought for a moment and replied, "There is an old saying in my hometown: 'Seeing is believing, hearing is believing'.

"What he said can't be faked, and it's easy to investigate." A ship - a large merchant ship that nominally belongs to a thousand-faced but obeys the orders of Sinshaq. Li Ou thought that his methods must be superb and flawless. Just go to sea..." The sea level clouds are rolling, and the black gas is like death with teeth and claws. The storm season is far from over.

"I came by boat." Lu Yuewu mentioned her journey for the first time. Sailors once said that merchant ships were shelved during the storm season, fishing boats were swept up the coast, and only the huge fleet dared to sail.

"There is also a group of people who dare to ride the wind and waves even if they row a small ssam." Li Ou reminded.

"I haven't forgotten," Lu Yuewu sighed, "and smugglers and pirates."

She looked at Leo, but Leo was silent. Only in this season, the sea is unimpeded and there is no warship patrol. They can trade freely and everywhere. Interests make people crazy, so that people ignore deadly risks.

"I know." Li Ou exhaled and said slowly, "This is too dangerous. Illegal and unsecure." Even if you get accident insurance, the insurance company will not settle the claim. But that's not what he's worried about. If Sinsak wants to harm him, he will not use such a troublesome and luxurious means as overturning ships. It is easy and fast to hire Shadow Sisters, and there is a guarantee of credibility. Besides, they don't have any conflicts of interest. I think Barrod made a deal with him. He said.

The girl thought, "Dwarf... will he hurt you?"

"No." Li Ou answered firmly.

"Then what are you worried about?"

I'm afraid it's a scam, and I'm worried that Sinsak's secret is of no use to me. It's just that they performed too well, and I was too curious. I'm worried that the risk is not directly proportional to the reward. He said.

"You value rewards." Lu Yuewu rudely said the truth. Without me and Rosie, I'm afraid you can't wait to agree and not find an excuse to consider it.

That's why Rosie chose to stay by my side. Li Ouxin said that she and I are the same kind of people, but we have differences with you. We need wealth, status, and other things that can serve as a shield. Leo said seriously, "This has nothing to do with personality. This is the reality we have to face. As long as we do nothing, we are just a nobody. He paused, "Although pawns can eat Wang Shuai, more pawns die in the hands of chess players."

"Storm, prison, sword... The risk is in front of you, and how much reward do you plan to get with three lives?" Lu Yuewu asked, "Hundreds of gold coins? Or a few gems? Or the secret in other people's mouths?" She really understood him and was no different. What is the secret? I don't know, and I don't want to know." She stared at Leo's eyes, "Because I clearly understand that it belongs to you, not me and Rosie. You won't share it with others.

Leo doesn't know how to speak. His secret is indeed unwilling to be shared with others, but it is because it is too personal, and it is useless to tell them, which will only increase the trouble. Until now, he can only peel off the cocoon little by little and walk slowly on the winding road covered with ice and snow. Yuewu..." He shouted, but found that Lu Yuewu walked straight into the distance. Is she going to leave him? Li Ou was suddenly confused.

She walked down the long ramp, stopped for a moment at the entrance of a narrow alley, and then turned into it. Li Ou chased after him without thinking, but he couldn't find the girl's figure. Moon dance?" He shouted. Running in an alley full of barrels and crates and hanging clothes. Mud water splashes. He kicked down the vegetable basket, stepped on the wooden box, and finally a cat's cry guided him. He looked over and saw the girl squatting in the corner, holding a poor kitten in her hands.

Li Ou breathed a sigh of relief. I thought you had left." He said as he approached.

"Why did you leave?" She looked back at him strangely, "I make a suggestion, and you consider whether to adopt it or not. I'm your guard, not you. I can't make a decision for you."

Li Ou looked at her behind her and watched her gently touch the kitten's head. Her side face slowly climbed up to the gentle smile, like the first ray of sunshine sprinkled on the ice in early spring, colorful and shining. I have already thought about it." He couldn't help lowering his voice and whispered, "We have to go." Even if you are dissatisfied with me." We can't ignore their 'good intentions'. Chess pieces will also become chess players, despite the hard road ahead.

Lu Yuewu stood up with the kitten in her hand. Rosie, I can't guarantee it." She said, "But since I have made a vow, I will be loyal and protect you. Unless..."

Unless I disappoint her, unless I do something she can't tolerate. No, unless it will never be like this. He is not a politician and businessman who only seeks power and money. I'm an alchemist." Li Ou said, "I know where my eyes should be fixed and where I should put my hands."

"I know." Lu Yuewu turned her head, and the kitten crawled in her palm and meowed. So I still trust you."

Li Ou didn't say a word. He didn't know how to repay Lu Yuewu's trust. Little people can only ensure safety if they climb up. He looked at the gloomy sky and thought that Aiyinblow was not as gorgeous and prosperous as a girl's months of seeing and hearing. The shadow and sin here are enough to swallow the sun like dark clouds, and the ghosts in it are enough to fill the whole star ocean. Even the palace of the sea god at the sea can hear their howls and curses.

The girl looked at the kitten with pure black hair in her palm. I want to take it back." She suddenly said.

"As long as you like." Li Ou replied.

"What? You brought back a cat!" Rosie shouted loudly.

"What's the problem?" Lu Yuewu looked calmly at Luo Xi, who was furious. Her red hair flew up and down, like an explosive firelight. You can even talk and laugh when you sleep next to the dead body. A cat, worth a fuss about?

"No, I firmly oppose it!" She refused to give in to anything.

She should not be an unreasonable person. Why? Are you afraid of it? Leo couldn't help asking.

"Look at what it looks like. Its fur is black, pure black!"

"So what?"

"Black represents unknown." Rosie said exaggeratedly, "Don't you know?"

"You are a mage. When did you become a prophet?"

"I said I have a talent for prophecy, do you believe it?" She turned to Lu Yuewu, "Do you believe it?" However, he and Lu Yuewu just looked at her silently. She sighed, lowered her shoulders weakly, and her expression gradually calmed down. "Sooner or later, something will happen." She said, "But look into your eyes, I know you won't believe me." She shook her hand and walked to her room. "Let's wait and see." She finally said.