Chapter 882: Chapter 440: Fortune Smiles (Part 2)

The same tattoo appeared on the side of the necks of the twin warriors.

Xia Nan initially thought it had no special significance, but seeing that Hai Yin also had it, a hint of interest arose in his heart.

Regarding this, Hai Yin was momentarily surprised but quickly reacted.

Without the slightest attempt at concealment, instead brimming with pride, she raised her sleeve to show Xia Nan the detailed design of the tattoo:

Two scimitars crossing each other, dripping with blood.

"’Sword of Vengeance’ is the flag of our fleet!"

At the mention of the team name, even Hai Yin’s voice involuntarily grew louder.

"So every adventurer in your team has this tattoo?"

"Of course!" Hai Yin waved her arm at Xia Nan, "Or rather, only official members have the right to leave the team’s flag on their bodies."

Xia Nan remained noncommittal about this.

He respected the local customs and fully understood the maritime culture of the Druids’ fleet.

But if it were him, unless the team had done much for him, engendering enough loyalty, he would never leave such a mark on his body.

As for the reasons, on one hand, he found tattoos extremely troublesome to remove, something that would remain on your skin until death. If one’s thoughts and views changed later, regretting it wouldn’t wash it away, it would be better not to start it at all;

On the other hand, it’s a sort of fascination with his perfect body, having painstakingly trained to such a shape, how could he let some random designs block the flowing, muscular lines full of strength and beauty.

In contrast, it was the name "Sword of Vengeance" that attracted Xia Nan’s attention more.

During his daily life in Suo Yu Bay, he earnestly studied and urgently familiarized himself with the information and intelligence of this harbor town.

And regarding the adventure group "Sword of Vengeance," he had indeed heard of it.

It was said to be a fairly famous adventure ship group within the bay that had undergone years of honing.

Their overall strength was significantly stronger than the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel," over the years, it had gained considerable fame and was a mid-sized team in the Southern Islands.

Anyone who’s mingled at the Wave-breaking Pier for a few years would’ve heard of its name.

Of course, Xia Nan only glanced at it when going over the groups related to the Southern Islands, leaving an impression but didn’t delve further, therefore he didn’t know the specific composition of its members.

Now, suddenly hearing this familiar name from Hai Yin’s mouth, he could not help but be surprised.

"So when you just went back to the tavern, did you report to your captain?"

"Yeah!" Hai Yin nodded, "Rein and Gordon were brought up by the captain herself."

Such a big heart indeed.

Given the rarity and importance of spellcasters in a regular adventurer team, if Xia Nan were the captain, he’d at least call back those companions enjoying themselves at the casino or tavern to ensure protection.

After all, they had just met less than a day, Hai Yin didn’t discuss too much of her team’s matters with Xia Nan, but after chatting a couple of sentences, she swiftly changed the topic.

The twin warriors remained silent, following behind as the group left the territory of the Corner Shark Gang, ready to inquire with the surrounding ordinary residents about the target.

But unexpectedly, as they stepped out of the small building, still within the depths of Crooked Alley.

A burst of inexplicable commotion suddenly spread from a nondescript house by the roadside.

Perhaps known only to locals as an unlicensed venue, this roadside shop bore no signs, looking outwardly indistinguishable from a regular dwelling.

Nonetheless, Xia Nan could hear the lively voices from inside, along with the distinctive noise of numerous dice clashing against wooden bowls.

—A small casino.

And what gave him a peculiar déjà vu was the chaos and agitation faintly detectable in the clamor.

Perception in effect, almost instinctively, he halted and stood still.

"What’s wrong?" Hai Yin asked in confusion, the twin warriors also looked at him perplexedly.

Xia Nan didn’t immediately answer but instead started counting down in his mind:

Three, two, one...

"Creak."

The casino door was suddenly pushed open from the inside.

The white feather on the pointed soft hat swayed gently in the wind; the petite high-top boots embroidered with four-leaf clover patterns stepped alternately.

A small-statured half orc with a bright smile on his face, flipping a copper coin in his hand, walked out with a brisk stride.

And the first thing he saw was the young black-haired adventurer on the opposite side of the street.

The smile involuntarily widened, he raised his foot and waved, greeting loudly:

"Xia Nan! Over here, Xia Nan!"

"..."

Xia Nan originally didn’t want to involve the little guy in this dispute that had nothing to do with him, but if he happened to run into him on the street and didn’t even call out, turning away would look excessively flamboyant and deliberate, hence he stopped upon noticing the commotion.

And when Alton, naturally familiar with everyone, engaged with Hai Yin and the twin warriors standing beside him, then inquired Xia Nan about their purpose there.

Of course, Xia Nan couldn’t brush it off or lie either.

Thus, the subsequent development became evident.

Learning that Xia Nan and others were looking for Baron Farrow’s missing daughter, even though unrelated to him, Alton volunteered enthusiastically, expressing interest in joining the quest.

It’s rare someone would reject the sincere enthusiasm of a half orc, especially when he’s favored by the Goddess of fortune.

"So, do you have any tracking skills, like those a half elf used in the ’Silver Claw Fish Eagle’ team on Cliff Island?"

Holding a bit of hope, Xia Nan asked the little guy in front of him.

"I don’t!" Alton replied brightly, but before the others could speak, he drew out his response as if teasing, "But..."

The half orc cheerfully tossed the copper coin in his hand.

"The lady is very pleased with my sacrificial offering lately."

"Are you saying..."

The once famous "Taimola’s Eyebrow" was too well-known in Suo Yu Bay, combining the noise inside the casino and Alton’s half orc status, Hai Yin could vaguely guess the "lady" he referred to was the Goddess of fortune.

Hearing his words now, she couldn’t help but be invigorated.

"What do we need to do, prepare offerings? Or go inside and gamble a few rounds?"

She asked urgently.

Yet Alton only replied with three words:

"I don’t know!"

"Uh... don’t know?"

"Just don’t know." Alton’s attention suddenly snagged on a passing seagull in the sky, tilting his head, his gaze following the soaring seagull across the street, "Just let things happen naturally!"

Hai Yin couldn’t understand, nor knew how to respond to such a situation, only turning in bewilderment towards Xia Nan for help interpreting the "Zen-like" meaning in his little friend’s words.

Unexpectedly, just as she turned, she found Xia Nan intently watching the copper coin tossed by the half orc... no, the gaze wasn’t focused on the coin but further behind...

Hai Yin instinctively looked along Xia Nan’s line of sight.

Suddenly taken aback.

"That is..."

What came into view was a familiar figure seen not long ago today.

A tall, bandaged right-handed thug, sighing as he exited the casino, looking despondent like he’d lost everything.

It was one of the two sidekicks following "Blood-nosed Rat" Jerry earlier!

Hai Yin felt a movement in her heart, as if the task progress was quietly propelled by fate.

"Pop."

The coin landed lightly onto the half orc’s palm, his fingers clenching it.

"So, have you found a clue?"

Still smiling, Alton asked the two in front of him.