Chapter 25: Descending from Heaven (Below) Seeking Collection

  Dum City is located in front of the sea and behind the mountain cliffs, with a unique terrain that is low in front and high in back.

  Located on the northern cliff of Dam City, it is about 80 meters high, steep and precipitous. The waves at the foot of the mountain hit against the green rocks all year round, making them extremely smooth, and it is absolutely impossible for anyone to climb up from there. Attacking Dam City from behind is completely impossible.

  Moreover, the sea area at the foot of the mountain has numerous whirlpools and hidden reefs, making it impossible for large ships to approach and small boats to enter. It's even more impossible to climb the cliff, so this route is not chosen for the attack.

  Because of this, the back cliff of Dam City is geographically precarious, but there are no guards stationed here. Only when Dam City was first built did the emperor station a hundred soldiers here, but as time passed, these guards were all withdrawn, leaving only some noble young ladies who were bored and liked to play coming occasionally to gaze out at the sea, indulge in elegance, and flirt with the breeze.

  So when Tang Jie and his men arrived here under the cover of night, all around was empty and quiet, not a single figure could be seen.

  Tang Jie's last step onto the mountain ridge was at the last dark moment before dawn.

  Looking around, the starry sky above twinkles like a vast black curtain, while in the distance, the Jerulan prison hides its majestic body behind the black curtain, with some angular outlines vaguely visible.

  The vast ocean is sleeping in this boundless black curtain, like a stage shrouded in black curtains. The distant starlight is like the soft top light of the theater, dyeing this quiet stage with a sense of impending storm. Below the stage, the sound of waves crashing against the rocky wall comes in waves, making this pre-storm calmness even more palpable.

  Tang Jie had no idea that everything that was going to happen tonight would be the first battle of his brilliant life.

  In the quiet darkness before dawn, all favorable factors stood on Tang Jie's side. Tonight, he was the sole darling of the Sea Goddess Tira.

  Tang Jie gazed out at the dark expanse ahead, placing his right index finger on his tongue to taste it, feeling the force and direction of the sea wind on the mountain cliff. In just a moment, a satisfied and delighted expression spread across his face.

  This is the wind-measuring technique he learned from Horn, and it was also the first navigation technology he acquired in this other world.

  This technique can only be mastered by old sailors with rich navigation experience, especially on a ship. When the ship itself is sailing with or against the wind, its own speed will make the sailor's test of the wind force different. But for an old sailor like Old Barne, no matter how fast the ship is going, in what direction, and how strong the sea breeze is, as long as he stretches out his finger to try it, he can accurately test the wind direction and force immediately.

  Tang Jie couldn't test the wind power as accurately and quickly as they did, but he roughly tested the wind power and direction in a fixed position, which was no problem.

  Especially tonight, Dam City is blowing south wind all night, with a wind force of about 5 to 6 levels, which is usually only considered moderate wind power. For coastal cities, this kind of wind power is a common occurrence.

  But when he reached the top of this high mountain ridge, the wind force increased significantly, and the strong sea breeze blew on Tang Jie's body, making his clothes fluttering, his hair flying in the wind, which added a few more points to his confidence.

  If it's a windless night, or if the wind isn't from the south, Tang Jie wouldn't dare make this life-or-death bet with Wells, let alone joke about his own life.

  Tang Jie turned around and beckoned to William and Bill behind him.

  William and Bill are climbing a slope with three huge kites on their backs.

  This kite is in a simple diamond shape, wide on both sides and narrow at both ends, with a sturdy elm wood crossbeam in the middle, covered with a layer of tight canvas.

  The elm used for the skeleton of the kite is a wood that almost every boat has in stock, they are often cut into long strips and placed in the hold of the cabin, ready to be used by sailors to block holes when the hull leaks during sea battles or running aground.

  This kind of ash wood is hard, straight-grained, fine in structure, wear-resistant and not easily deformed. Although it cannot be used for shipbuilding due to its hardness, it can be used to block the hatch or build a giant kite, and its toughness is more than enough.

  As for the kite's sailcloth, it is even more resilient. Ordinary knives and swords can only cut open a small slit with great force, showing its strength.

  Judging from the size and texture of this kite, carrying over 100 catties in weight, flying tens of meters high is no problem.

  William and Bill carried the three kites on their backs, whispering to each other all the way, wondering what Dong Jie wanted these three strange guys for.

  They discussed and discussed but couldn't come up with a solution, so they gave up in the end.

  As they neared the top of the mountain, William panted heavily and said to Bill, "I say, Bill, how on earth did you find out where Captain Ball was? I've been racking my brains over this, but can't figure it out. You didn't just guess, did you?"

  Bill glared at him: "Do you think I'm you? Idiot!"

  "Come on, Bill," said Will, with a persuasive smile, "tell me, for Neptune's sake!"

  Bill looked at William with a pleased expression, shaking his head and saying: "Okay, okay, since you're so sincere, I'll tell you!"

  "When Tang Jie asked me to go and ask about the whereabouts of Captain Bar, I was thinking. I am a pirate, where can I go to ask about the captain's whereabouts? Can't just go around asking everyone on the street, one by one?" Bill said.

  "Yes, I was thinking about this too, where did you ask from?"

  "Haha, you're not me, so you definitely can't figure it out, how I found out!" Bill paused for dramatic effect, seeing William blow his mustache and stare at him with wide eyes, before continuing "Think about it, where is the place in this city where all the news is most concentrated and spreads the fastest?"

  William tilted his head and thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Can't remember!"

  Bill kicked him: "You stupid pig, don't you know? We went together half a year ago!"

  William suddenly exclaimed: "Ah, blue sea and sky!"

  Bill said with a pleased smile, "You finally understand! Think about it, in that place of blue sea and sky, from the nobles of Dam City to the poor dockworkers at the harbor, what kind of person isn't there? What information can't you get? As long as you have money in your pocket, there's no question that can't be answered!"

  "There's money in the pot..." William suddenly reacted, staring at Bill and saying "You stingy guy, you're usually so tight-fisted that you wouldn't even give up a single copper coin. How come you're being so generous all of a sudden? How much did you spend?"

  Bill's face showed a pained expression: "It wasn't that much, just five hundred gold coins..."

  William's face was shocked, five hundred gold coins could almost buy a single-masted small boat, this is Bill's lifetime savings!

  "Have you spent all your savings?" William exclaimed.

  Bill smiled wryly: "Yeah, I suddenly became a poor guy. Otherwise, you support me a bit and let me have some pension money?"

  "Get out of here! I don't have any money for you!" William kicked his foot over.

  Bill smiled and dodged: "Also, every time you prostitute women, you spend all the money, where can you save money?"

  William was silent for a moment and said in a low voice: "Bill, I still have some money. Shall I give it to you first?"

  "You really have money? I underestimated you, William!" Bill was astonished and then shook his head. He glanced at Tong Jie who was not far away with his eyes "Do you think I would let my money go to waste?"

  "Brother, take a look at him, he's much younger than Captain Ball and more capable than us! From now on, following him, will we still be afraid of starving? Ha! I've been sailing for over a decade, can't even tell a person's character?" Bill had a smug expression, as if he had invested in a surefire deal.

  As Bar said, every pirate is a born gambler, with gambler's blood flowing through their veins.

  Sometimes they don't bet because they haven't found a game worth betting on, but when they do, they go all in, putting everything they can gamble with into it. Either they lose everything, including their lives, or they win big and get rich.

  On the Hell's Gate, Bar is undoubtedly the best gambler. He almost bet on Tong Jie from the beginning and after Tong Jie experienced his first battle, Bar even put all his bets on him.

  Bill and William followed suit, only Bill put down all his property savings while William put down his life.

  William also looked at the figure of Tang Jie not far away, and heaved a slight sigh. He involuntarily thought of that night's fierce sea battle, and Tang Jie's figure, like an iron tower, appeared in his eyes like a shadow.

  "Bill, how did he know all this stuff?" William asked curiously.

  "What do you mean?" Bill asked, cocking his head.

  "What tactics are these attacks using, and what kind of unimaginable invasion method?" William pointed to the giant kite behind him.

  Bill shook his head: "I don't know either, why he knows so much stuff, maybe you should go ask him yourself."

  William glanced at Tangie, shrugged his shoulders: "Forget it, this guy's eyes are now sharp like a knife, I'm just being looked at by him, and my back is hairy! I don't dare to ask."

  The two of them walked closer and closer, but these few sentences were vaguely heard by Tang Jie.

  Tang Jie smiled to himself and thought: If you've played "Commandos" before, you'd also...

  Although he thought so with a playful heart, Tang Jie was very clear that this was not a game and could not be replayed. Whether his plan would succeed or not, Tang Jie's heart was also uncertain.

  This kind of reckless and arrogant thing, if it were normal times, he wouldn't dare to do even if you killed him. But in his heart, he was very clear that he had no way out now, even if he abandoned Bar, Wells would still be a thorn in his side. If he humbled himself and left Nia and the ship just to save his own life, then for the rest of his life, he would be branded with shame, and no matter how hard he tried to wash it away, he wouldn't be able to erase it.

  Deserting at the critical moment is absolutely not Tang Jie's style, charging forward in the face of adversity is a real man's nature!

  Tang Jie stood at the edge of the cliff, feeling the strong sea breeze blowing against him. He took a deep breath and said to William and Bill: "In a moment I'll go down first, you watch my demonstration, imitate my method of flying over. Remember, your hands must be open and grasp the two sides of the kite firmly, don't be afraid! The more afraid you are, the easier it is to have an accident!"

  William and Bill exchanged a glance, they only thought that the Tanger in front of them was like an old cunning assassin, this scene seemed to be familiar.

  Bill ventured cautiously: "Tang Jie, you seem to have done this many times before?"

  Tang Jie was taken aback and smiled wryly: "Don't remind me, I've finally forgotten this! This is my first time!"

  "What?!" William and Bill were stunned, they walked to the edge of the cliff, looked at the dark sea surface, as if there was an invisible monster waiting for them below, and once they fell down, it would mercilessly swallow them!

  William and Bill were dizzy for a moment, almost falling to the ground with a thud.

  These two seasoned pirates, who had been through wind and rain and fought a hundred battles, couldn't help but feel like retreating in their hearts, their legs shaking wildly like they had dysentery.

  "You're actually a first-timer? Then, aren't you afraid?" Bill felt like he had bitten into a yellow lotus in his mouth, how could I be so stupid to follow him and take this risk?

  In the crew quarters, he looked so confident and composed, I thought he was an expert in this field, but who would have thought that it was his first time too!

  Even if I were to be killed, I wouldn't follow him if I knew he had never done these things!!

  Tang Jie guessed what they were thinking in their hearts, and he was also extremely nervous, but he couldn't show it at all. Unlike William and Bill, who had a way out, Tang Jie didn't have one.

  He has been pushed to the brink of despair, and when a person is in desperation, he often does some unbelievable and unthinkable things!

  "Afraid?" Tang Jie patted the shoulders of the two, smiled and said "Afraid that the problem can't be solved! If you're afraid, you can go back now, I won't blame you!"

  William and Bill simultaneously raised the corners of their eyes, and the corners of their mouths were pulled up like a puppet on a string, squeezing out a smile, but this smile was uglier than crying!

  "I, we, no, no, no, no, not afraid..."

  Tang Jie smiled and looked at them deeply: "If you want to go back, then go back; but since you've come, don't think about the consequences anymore, follow me!"

  After finishing speaking, Tang Jie took a few steps back. He took a deep breath, deeper than any other breath he had ever taken before. His chest expanded greatly, as if to contain the vast ocean, as if to embrace the sky!

  He then heavily spat out this breath, his footsteps heavily treading on the ground, one step, followed by another!

  He grasped a large kite tightly with both hands, facing the starry sky and the bright moon, and suddenly kicked his foot on the precipice of the mountain!

  Fierce sea winds howl in my ears!

  Under the ribs, a pair of wings grew out, and Tang Jie's body shape seemed to turn into a soaring eagle in William and Bill's eyes in an instant!

  Take off!

  Soar!