noffsinger Chapter 450 The Voyage Chapter – The Witch and the Dragon from the East (Part 2)
Chapter 450 The Voyage Chapter – The Witch and the Dragon from the East (Part 2)
After feeding the medicine to the child.
Gao Mengli took some strong liquor and used it to wipe the child's armpits, elbows, and forehead to cool him down.
While applying the liquor, he explained to everyone that strong liquor can be cooled down physically.
But to the woman, it looked like a crowd surrounding her child, chanting some kind of spell.
After waiting for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the child's high fever subsided, and his breathing became steady.
"Witch!"
The woman prostrated herself on the ground in devout worship and shouted!
Lin Xi tugged at Gao Mengli's arm. "What is she saying?"
Gao Mengli shrugged. "I don't know!"
The two men stared at the woman on the ground with great curiosity. She rummaged around on her body for a while and then pulled out a shiny gold coin from her bosom, which she reverently handed to the crowd.
His eyes were filled with fervent reverence, and he was muttering words that no one could understand, as if he were reciting a prayer of gratitude.
"Wow! Gold coins!"
Dou Wei took three steps in two, reached out and picked up the gold coin, even putting it in his mouth and biting it!
If there are gold coins here, then his tea, silk, and porcelain can be used to barter for other goods!
"We're going to be rich! This trip is really going to make us rich!"
Dou Weiyi was so excited that her voice rose eight octaves.
"Look at the purity, it's pure gold! All the ballast cargo on our ship could be exchanged for a mountain of gold here!"
Hearing this, Qian Yan'er also came over, peering at the golden object, and exclaimed in amazement: "Really? This godforsaken place looks so poor, yet it has such a good thing?"
But what I saw was not false; there really was gold!
Dou Weiyi quickly ordered his men to bring each item over and place it in front of the woman. He then coughed lightly and said, "If you want these things, you'll have to pay with gold coins!"
Fearing the woman wouldn't understand, he quickly waved the gold coin in his hand.
Then he placed the gold coins one by one in front of the brocade, porcelain and tea.
He pointed to the object, then to the gold coins, gesturing repeatedly.
His eagerness made Lin Xi and Gao Mengli laugh.
Now the woman understood!
She looked at the rare objects she had never seen before, a flicker of longing flashing in her eyes, which then dimmed.
She spread out her empty hands, pointed to her empty purse, and looked apologetic.
Immediately afterwards, she held her child, bowed deeply to everyone, murmured a string of thanks, and turned to leave.
Dou Weiyi's smile froze, and the excitement of making a fortune instantly cooled down.
"No, does she even understand?"
Everyone simultaneously shrugged: "We don't know!"
Dou Weiyi reluctantly put away the gold coins, glanced at the treasures on the ground, and sighed: "Alas, what a pity that such good things didn't meet someone who appreciates them and has the money."
It was getting late, so everyone packed up their things and went back to the boat to rest.
The next day, it was dawn.
Qian Yan'er, who was on lookout duty, saw a group of people rushing towards them in the distance and immediately raised the alarm!
The sharp alarm shattered the morning tranquility, instantly waking those on deck from their sleep as they frantically grabbed their weapons and rushed to the ship's side.
Before the morning mist had completely dissipated, a dark mass of figures could be seen surging toward the fleet from the shore.
The one leading the group was the blonde woman from yesterday. She was holding a child who had recovered, and she was followed by dozens of people like her.
They walked hurriedly, yet showed no sign of malice.
When she saw Gao Mengli and Doctor Li appear, she excitedly shouted, "Witch!"
Then he pointed to himself, "ails!"
Now Gao Mengli and Lin Xi understood; the woman's name was "Alice"!
Alice waved excitedly behind her, and the crowd immediately parted to make way.
They helped several people with sallow complexions and unsteady steps forward.
Some were clutching their stomachs and coughing incessantly, while others lay slumped on the cart, their exposed arms so thin they were just skin and bones.
Some have very large bellies, but they are still children.
Upon seeing this, Gao Mengli immediately understood her purpose.
She saved the child yesterday, and now she's become a "witch" revered by everyone in this land.
Now, they bring sick members of the clan here specifically to seek medical treatment.
Seeing Dou Weiyi staring intently at her, Alice understood and immediately untied the money pouch at her waist, revealing it full of gold coins!
"Quickly, Doctor Li, take some men down to rescue them!"
Dou Weiyi was overjoyed. Using his light-footed skills, he leaped off the boat and landed steadily beside Alice, excitedly taking the money bag from her hand!
"fff...fly!"
Alice stared wide-eyed at Dou Weiyi's graceful landing, utterly astonished!
This group of "witches" are strangely dressed, with black hair and black eyes. They are clean, carry brooms, can brew black witch soup to save people, and can even fly!
The people behind her also erupted in chaos. Their eyes, which were already filled with awe, were now filled with fear and fanaticism.
They all took a half step back and spontaneously bowed to Dou Weiyi and the others who were peering out from the boat.
When Dou Wei saw that the gold coins in his purse far exceeded the medical expenses, he waved his hand and took out a little of each of the "local specialties" he had brought and gave them to Alice!
Overjoyed, they caused a sensation when they returned home with their belongings.
Before long, more and more people came to offer gold coins, based on Alice's description!
Some of them carried heavy bags of money, while others carried wooden boxes filled with gold coins.
As long as offerings are made, silk or tea will be given as a reward, depending on the amount of the offering.
They would treasure even a simple porcelain cup filled with water.
There's always a long queue in front of Dr. Li's consultation table. After the patients drink the herbal medicine, their pain gradually disappears, and their respect for him reaches its peak.
The cargo that filled the ship was quickly exchanged for gold coins and various jewels!
Wherever there are people, there will be rulers!
The outflow of gold coins and the loading of jewels onto the large foreign ships quickly alarmed the city's rulers.
He led a large army to prepare for the attack.
Standing far away on the hilltop, he looked at the dragon flag fluttering on the ship and the people of the city he ruled offering him jewels and gold coins, and he was furious!
"The evil dragon has devoured my gold coins and jewels!"
The ruler slammed his fist into a boulder beside him, the fury in his eyes almost igniting the surrounding air.
And they saw the ship, and naturally, everyone on the ship saw it too!
"Hmph, you've come at the perfect time!" Dou Weiyi sneered.
His ship's cargo had long been replaced, and the hold was now full of gold coins and jewels weighing heavily on the deck. He had already hoisted the anchor chain in preparation for returning to port.
Now that the local authorities have mobilized such a large force, clearly intending to seize the property by force, how can we tolerate it?
"Pass on my order! Point the cannons at the hilltop! The time has come to demonstrate our national power!"
Dou Wei's voice was booming, and the crew members, who had been eager to get started, immediately rushed to the cannons, skillfully loading ammunition and adjusting the angle.
"Boom" sound.
A deafening roar erupted, flames shot into the sky, and shells, trailing thick smoke, crashed down on the hill where the ruler was located, like the breath of a dragon.
The army below the mountain was thrown into complete chaos. The soldiers were terrified when they saw the "dragon fire" falling from the sky.
They had no time to charge; they abandoned their armor and weapons and fled back into the city.
Upon seeing this, Dou Wei laughed and waved his hand, "Raise the sails! Set sail!"
The sea breeze billows, and the ship's sails rise like a giant dragon spreading its wings, blotting out the sky!
Carrying a full hold of gold coins and jewels as "offerings," it sailed eastward, cutting through the waves.
From then on, it was said that a giant dragon from the East came, and wherever it went, people had to make offerings.
The place guarded by the dragon was piled high with gold and silver treasures.
It can spew flames, ride the wind, and with a flap of its wings, it can cause mountains to crumble and armies to scatter.
There were also "witches" from the East, who were also branded with evil names by those in power and made to be hunted down by the city's inhabitants for three hundred years!
Over the years, the legend grew more and more fantastical, attracting dragon-slaying warriors to emerge from all over the land.
Carrying rusty swords and rough maps, they trekked through mountains and rivers towards the sea in search of their prey.
Everyone dreamed of finding the winged dragon, seizing the legendary treasure, and becoming a renowned dragon-slaying hero.