Chapter 309 Shangri-La

"Tuofu... Tuofu Kappe..."
Tuofu, who was sitting in the captain's cabin writing a letter, furrowed his brow, feeling restless.
Unconsciously, the pen moved forward as if he had heard someone calling his name.
Soon, the voice of the unknown shout was completely silenced in the surging waves, and Tuo Fu did not think it was an illusion. The extraordinary have an extraordinary perception of the outside world,
and can hear the prayers of the believers when they reach a high position.
He raised his eyelids and glanced lightly at Miss Winslet, who was also sending a letter home. She noticed his movement but didn't say anything, just pouted and didn't even look at him properly.
Still angry about that thing for sure.
Tuo Fu glanced downward, while Little Cindy made a helpless gesture, as if to indicate that she also couldn't help.
Tuo Fu's eyes shifted, "Cindy, the weather today is pretty good, the sun is finally out after a long absence."
"Yes?"
“So I suppose you must want to sunbathe now.”
The little girl paused for a moment and then smiled in understanding.
“Yes, sir, it’s time for me to sunbathe.”
With that, she got up and walked towards the outside deck, leaving the two of them alone.
When a couple is giving each other the silent treatment, reasoning doesn't work. It feels like whoever apologizes first has lost.
Especially when two people with strong self-esteem are together, neither wants to apologize first. If this continues for a long time, it can lead to resentment or even a break-up.
Having lived two lives, Tu Fu was not daunted by this. He cleared his throat and chuckled,
"If Uncle and Aunt knew that I had taken their beloved daughter away for nearly half a year, camping and enduring so much hardship along the way, I guess they would want to kill me."
Sophie was about to cry because she was so sad, but when she heard his words, she snorted smugly and said, "Good to know."
Seeing that she was willing to talk, Tofu understood what she meant, so he took the opportunity to continue the conversation:
"Sometimes I can't help but wonder, if I had left Copenhagen that night and you hadn't come looking for me, what would the House of Winstedt look like when I returned to the kingdom two years or even longer later."
Maybe by then you'll already have a boy you fancy, perhaps even be about to get married.
Who’s the poor sap going to be, then, daring to marry our Miss Winslet? He doesn’t know what he’s letting himself in for.”
Sophie gave him a timely glare.
"Luckily."
Tufu's tone changed, his face with a touch of wistful smile, "Luckily you came, even if I suffer great grievances, I still feel like the happiest person in the world."
I never used to believe in the Seven Gods, thinking that the gods could give me nothing, but I have also secretly prayed to the gods, praying that... I am just that unlucky guy."
Sophie's hand, clutching the pen, trembled slightly, and her words had already expressed it clearly enough. She waited for Tuo Fu to continue speaking, and he was just about to say those few words.
"Boom."
At that moment, the ship's body roared and moved closer to the coastline, and the two immersed in the atmosphere followed the ship as it tilted.
At this moment, the rough voice of "Monster Hunter" Victor came from the cabin.
"Captain Jack, we have arrived at the location you specified."
"Very well." Tof tried to calm his emotions as he looked at Miss Winchester's regretful expression. "I might as well go ahead and throw him into the sea now."
"No need."
Miss Winstead's frosty complexion softened slightly as she waved her fist triumphantly, "We'll talk about it when we get back, I want to hear you say those words with your own mouth, you scoundrel."
If you dare to make me angry again next time, I won't spare you."
Seeing her finally smile, Tuo Fu breathed a sigh of relief, "Sophie, how could I dare to provoke you? Do you know why we came to find the Fountain of Youth?"
"To collect magical herbs?"
"Not only that, it is said that the spring water here can rejuvenate youth and vitality. It is a small matter for me to prepare extraordinary materials for you, helping you with beauty and skincare is the top priority."
"Tufu pledged earnestly, though knowing that it was flattery, still, it had been a long time since Sophie had laughed."
As Tufu turned around, Sophie gently wiped the corner of her eye.
She had been waiting for this day for too long.
……
On the deck.
Unaware that he had already escaped two disasters, Victor Horta stood on the deck waving his hand and shouting towards them.
"Sir, the sea of ​​fog went deep to the southeast, passing through three uninhabited islands, and then rushed into the sea-bottom vortex along the edge of the island. When we passed through a sea path, we thought we were lost."
But not long along the coast, I arrived at the place you mentioned, and I had never discovered such an island before.
Look, there is smoke from cooking fires and buildings on the island, there must be people living there, I didn't expect to find such a wonderful place in the chaotic sea.
There is no pirate who is not interested in the big event of treasure hunting, especially when it comes to finding the legendary Fountain of Youth, everyone is full of energy.
The crew on the ship excitedly docked the ship, and everyone stood on the deck marveling at the marvels of the sea.
Before them was a rather large island, not only with beautiful scenery and a variety of beautiful plants, but also some exquisite buildings that had been built for an unknown period of time.
Windmills, farmland, and a strong rural style of remote villages,
The arriving crew of the "Hunters of the Sea Pirate Gang" couldn't help but be fascinated for a moment.
The only thing that made Tu Fu feel strange was that many rotting shipwrecks were sleeping on the shore of this unnamed island.
There are flags of the countries from the northern continent, ordinary wooden rafts, and also the skull emblem exclusive to pirates. Although the scale is far from that of Shipwreck Cove, the many shipwrecks here are enough to warn later comers to be careful.
“Leave half the people to guard the ship, and the rest of you come down with me.”
Tuo Fu pondered for a while and felt that this was the best choice.
“But we've all come this far, the brothers all want to see the Fountain of Youth…” muttered the first mate, Torr.
Victor sternly cautioned, "According to Captain Jack's request, his words are the command that all the crew should obey. Anyone who dares to violate it will be kicked out immediately."
"Yes."
Although some people were unwilling, as professional pirates, they still had basic qualities and had to obey the captain's instructions. If anyone couldn't walk when they saw the treasure, they wouldn't have survived until now.
"Everything is normal," he said.
When Tufu got off the boat, he had already activated his eagle-eye vision and monster hunter senses, casually scanning the extremely remote place for anything unusual, but found nothing out of the ordinary.
So a total of around twenty people landed on the shore and started to make their way towards the center of the island. They passed a stream and made their way through a dense forest of flowers that looked like cherry blossoms.
After walking for a long time, they arrived at the edge of the island and found this human town, which was already dark.
Although the location of this place is very remote, apart from the beautiful scenery, it doesn't seem like a place where civilization could be established.
The Fountain of Youth, which only exists in legends, does not seem likely to appear on a crowded island,
But after observing, it is indeed a human territory, with residences, shops, restaurants, and even a hotel, with a population of about a hundred people, predominantly young people of both genders,
Every household has children, and there are many young babies in the town.
People in this town have their own roles, doing different jobs to keep the town running. Although they show no joy or sorrow on their faces, the town presents a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere.
Seeing a stranger entering the small town, a young face came over, probably in his early twenties, with no expression on his face and speaking in a cold tone.
“Gentlemen, first time here, I guess you must be looking for the Fountain of Youth.”
“Oh, how did you know.”
Victor squinted, his pirate instincts causing his hand to instinctively reach for the cutlass at his waist.
“Stepping foot in such a remote place, besides that magical spring water, I really can't think of a second reason to come to the island."
Don't tell me that everyone, including myself, came to this island for the Fountain of Youth, and everyone has the same purpose.
Here's a piece of advice for you, this matter cannot be rushed, it's best for you newcomers to first find a place to stay in town."
Tu Fu sighed, "Is it difficult to find Lao Quan's location?"
"No, it's right in the center of the island. Just follow the road up the mountain and you'll see a towering tree. Under the sacred tree is an ancient well, and that's where the Fountain of Youth is located."
"Could it be that the spring water is different from the rumors and does not have the effect of prolonging life and preserving youth?"
The man, excited, widened his eyes and shook his head in argument, "No, sir, the rumor is true. The water from the Fountain of Youth does have such miraculous effects. That is exactly why we are here."
"Because there are many people who come to find the Fountain of Youth, the amount of spring water produced every day is limited, and not everyone has a share. Why don't you wait and come with me later, and then you will know everything in a while."
After the man finished speaking, he didn't care about them and ran up the mountain with all his might.
Many people in the town also rushed to the top of the mountain, fearing being left behind. Fortunately, the town was full of young and strong men and women, each with stronger physical abilities than the other.
"This strange scene just doesn't add up," Tuo Fu squinted his eyes. "No matter how I look at it."
"But he didn't lie," Sophie added.
"Lies are built on self-awareness. If even basic awareness is flawed, then anything said becomes a lie," Tuo Fu discussed the issue like a philosopher.
Not only him, but many ordinary crew members on the ship couldn't help but show a skeptical look.
The ambiguous statement of these strange people is baffling, and their intentions are incomprehensible no matter how you look at it.
"Dang dang dang!"
Until late at night, a clock tower in the town was struck by someone, and the densely populated townspeople came out from all over after a day's work. Most of them had already come to the top of the mountain,
standing under the huge tree called "God Tree,"
From various buildings in the town, the townspeople came out and, with consistent movements, made a praying gesture towards the sacred tree.
Suddenly, a dark and dense shadow knelt down like a tidal wave.