Buying a batch of precise maps was already an unexpected gain.

Suren strolled around the flea market but didn't find any more items he liked, so he returned to Golden City.

He bought the materials, but he still needed to inquire about some information.

For example, news of the Cyclops, the Daru tribe's sacred object, the Holy Grail of Fal, and the whereabouts of the last Black Sam's Cursed Coin...

Because Oleg became king, the situation in the North Sea changed drastically, and neutral organizations such as the Adventurers' Guild, the Professionals' Guild, and the Alchemists' Guild also moved over.

There were many more information merchants, and it was much easier to get information.

Things that can be done with money can always save a lot of effort.

Suren posted rewards in various guilds and then found a tavern to sit and wait for news.

.......

The "Blacksmith Tavern" was a low-end pirate tavern in the city and also a pirate talent market.

A group of sailors, cooks, gunners...old hands or newcomers, who didn't have a fixed captain, often mingled here.

Pirate captains often came to pick people.

Suren sat by the window, slowly drinking a glass of rum.

"Strange, no one is interested in that coin?"

Suren had just received news that the last Black Sam's Cursed Coin was in the hands of a man named Gulin Tani.

He had actually inquired about this news before he went to Hidden Mountain, but at that time, Tani seemed to have gone to sea and was not in the city. Now it was said that he was back and liked to hang out in pirate taverns.

So Suren came to try his luck.

But what he was more curious about was that this news didn't seem to be a secret, and many information merchants in the pirate city knew about it.

But since they knew the coin was in Tani's hands, why didn't anyone pay attention?

Was the pirate king's treasure so unappealing?

The information merchants only said that the coin was cursed and no one wanted to touch it.

Suren was also puzzled; what kind of curse could block human greed?

While he was thinking, he drank his wine and listened to the pirates in the tavern bragging.

These sailors traveled north and south, and the news in their mouths was quite well-informed, mostly talking about the recent changes in the pirate city.

And that marriage.

"Boss Gahr made a big profit this time, marrying Scáthach, the thirteenth princess of Mafa, the Frost Moon Princess. She's true royalty."

"Oh, I had the honor of seeing that princess from afar at the previous wedding ceremony. Good heavens, you don't know, she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life. Her skin is as smooth as moonlight, and her breasts are as big as a cow's..."

"But I heard that the Frost Moon Princess doesn't have a good reputation in the Mafa Empire, saying that her social lovers can line up from the palace to the city gate..."

"Haha, I wonder what the princess tastes like. Her delicate figure probably can't withstand Boss Gahr's vigor..."

"..."

The pirates were most interested in the romantic affairs of the upper class, and the topics they talked about were mostly about the princess's flirtatious beauty.

Suren also listened with interest.

Although it was mostly hearsay, he felt that some of it might be true.

Marrying far away to the North Sea, that princess was probably not a daughter loved by the emperor.

Or perhaps an ambitious conspirator?

In any case, Suren didn't care.

Because it had nothing to do with him.

As he was drinking, a one-eyed dragon wearing a pirate captain's uniform walked in.

Many of the pirates in the tavern seemed to know him and greeted him one after another.

"Hey, Captain CJ, are you here to recruit sailors again?"

"Captain CJ, I heard that your crew found the Bartholomew Treasure Map. Did you find the treasure this time, going treasure hunting?"

"Don't mention it, we found the treasure, but we also suffered heavy losses. We didn't bring back much money, and the ship sank in the storm. "

"Hahaha... I knew you would encounter a storm. Knowing that Tani is a 'jinx cursed by the sea', why did you think of asking that guy to go with you?"

"Although that kid is a jinx, you have to admit that he might be the best navigator in the entire pirate city. Without him, we couldn't find that sea area at all, let alone the treasure. Alas, don't mention it, I want to recruit a group of people to salvage my shipwreck full of treasure. You know, it's worth at least several hundred million. Are you interested?"

"Of course! Count me in!"

"..."

For a time, the tavern became lively.

It was originally a normal conversation, but Suren pricked up his ears when he heard the name "Tani" in their conversation.

Listening more carefully, he realized that this "Tani" was not the same name; it should be the person who held the third Black Sam's Cursed Coin.

Suren then realized that the guy had gone sailing with Captain CJ to go treasure hunting?

Moreover, he also caught a few keywords: best navigator, jinx cursed by the sea, storm...

"Interesting... What's so magical about that Tani? According to these people, he's bound to encounter a storm when he goes to sea?"

Suren found the captain's description of the process magical.

......

Suren stayed in the tavern for two or three hours and drank almost all his wine.

He originally planned to come again another day, but unexpectedly, just as he was about to leave, he waited for someone to deliver a message.

It was a mysterious guy wearing ragged sailor clothes with his hat pulled low.

The man didn't attract the attention of the others in the tavern, saw the sign on Suren's table, walked over, and said directly, "Sir, I see you're offering a reward for news of the Cyclops and the Holy Grail of Fal?"

"Oh? You have information?"

Hearing this, a strange look flashed in Suren's eyes.

Although he was disguised, he immediately recognized the soul fire of the person in front of him.

Wasn't it the person who sold him the map in the flea market before?

Such a coincidence, did this guy also know the information he wanted?

"Yes."

The mysterious man nodded and prompted, "The price you offered is 100,000 Riel."

Suren remained calm and didn't expose his identity. He also knew the ropes, so he directly took out a stack of cash and said, "This is a deposit. If the information is correct, the money is yours."

Pirate transactions also have pirate rules, and they all know the ropes, so there are almost no problems. Trading in the tavern itself is a guarantee, and it's not good for anyone if things get out of hand.

Suren wasn't worried about someone taking the money and not doing anything.

The mysterious man took the money and said directly, "The Holy Grail of Fal last appeared thirty-five years ago, in the hands of the Marquis Hayes. That cup is the sacred object of the Daru tribe, and legend has it that it will condense a cup of holy water every once in a while, which can heal 'karma' and many diseases."

"..."

Hearing this, Suren was expressionless, but he was really surprised.

He originally thought it would be another vague "hearsay", but he didn't expect...this guy actually gave such precise information.

Whether it was the efficacy or the origin of the Holy Grail, it was completely accurate.

Then the others were probably not fabricated either.

He asked with a strange expression, "Do you know where the Holy Grail is now?"

The mysterious man said, "You have to pay the balance."

Suren gave another 80,000.

That talent continued, "'Marquis Hayes' carried that Holy Grail with him wherever he went. But during a voyage, his fleet encountered the Pirate King Sam Bellamy... So, the Holy Grail eventually fell into the hands of the Pirate King."

Listening to this story, Suren's thoughts turned, and he said, "Are you saying that the Holy Grail eventually sank into the sea with Black Sam's fleet?"

The mysterious man affirmed, "Yes."

"..."

Suren frowned as he listened.

It was a good thing to have the whereabouts of the Holy Grail; with that thing, his mental distortions and physical distortions had the hope of being completely resolved.

But...the whereabouts were a bit embarrassing.

On the Pirate King's ship, sunk into the sea?

Suren frowned and asked, "Can I know where you got this information from?"

The mysterious man thought he was questioning the authenticity of the information and said very solemnly, "Sorry, I have my sources of information. But I can swear by the Ocean God that the news is absolutely correct."

For people who travel at sea all year round, this was a "poisonous oath".

Suren listened, pondered for a moment, and didn't ask any more questions.

This statement was also reliable.

Besides, now that the whereabouts of the third coin were also known, he would soon know the location of the Pirate King's shipwreck, and it wasn't completely hopeless to get it.

Suren didn't continue to talk about the Holy Grail and instead asked, "Then, about the information on the Cyclops, do you also know?"

He felt that the guy in front of him seemed to be able to bring him surprises.

Sure enough, the mysterious man responded very simply, "I know!"

He saw that Suren was quick to pay, so he didn't hesitate and directly quoted a price: "The reward you offered for this news is 50,000, which is the value of the average. But if you need it, I can give you a detailed nautical chart! It's just the price..."

"..."

Suren was really shocked as he listened.

He had inquired before that there were "legends" of Cyclops on the islands in the dangerous western seas, but no one had ever been there, let alone any nautical charts.

This guy actually said that he could give a detailed nautical chart?

What was the origin of this guy?

Suren's heart was aroused with strong interest, and he said in a deep voice, "If there really is a detailed nautical chart, I will pay you 100,000 as a reward for the information!"

Hearing this, the mysterious man was silent for a moment, as if calculating.

Thinking about it, he said, "Okay! This is the nautical chart!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Suren saw a roll of nautical charts in a leather case handed to him. His mood at this moment...was indescribably complicated.

This guy was actually carrying it with him?

Suren opened the leather case and spread out the parchment map, muttering in his heart: Sure enough.

Looking at the neat handwriting and the exquisitely drawn patterns, wasn't it the same type he bought before?

Now he was almost certain that this map was drawn by the guy in front of him, or someone around him.

The map was very detailed, marking a route to an island in the far west.

Ocean currents, wind direction, distribution of sea beasts, temperature, reef areas... everything was available.

Because this nautical chart was so detailed that it was unbelievable, Suren couldn't take his eyes off it.

Without going there in person, it was impossible to draw such a detailed map.

How did this guy get this kind of nautical chart?

Suren's mind was racing.

Seeing Suren mesmerized by the map, the mysterious man reminded him, "Sir...if there are no problems, you should pay."

Reminded by this, Suren raised his eyebrows, took out a bag of money, and tentatively asked, "I'm very satisfied with your information. I was wondering if we could establish long-term contact..."

The mysterious man counted the money but rejected the proposal, saying, "If you need it, you can post a reward. If I see it, I will contact you."

Like selling maps before, this guy was very cautious. Once the transaction was completed, he quickly left the tavern.

Suren watched a playful look flash in his eyes.

This guy was like a "treasure"; the more he contacted him, the more surprises he would discover.

Suren wouldn't give up this rare opportunity. Although he wasn't in a hurry to get up, the black crow outside followed him.

......

But before the black crow followed for long, Suren let out a soft sigh: "Oh...he's really vigilant."

Although he didn't know how the kid found out, as soon as he entered an alley, the black crow was shattered into pieces by a beam of light.

"Quite interesting magical energy equipment..."

Suren saw the last picture shared by the black crow. The guy seemed to have used a strange device to emit a "laser" to kill the black crow.

He had inquired about all the news he wanted to inquire about, and he had gained a lot.

He was no longer in the mood to drink, so Suren walked out of the tavern.

He planned to stroll around the streets.

That Tani was often hanging around in the tavern district, but he wasn't sure which one.

Tea Beard Tavern, Windmill Tavern, Giant Tavern, Blue Whale Tavern...

The streets were full of drinkers, and glamorous girls were welcoming guests at the door.

Suren strolled along the street and inquired, but no one had seen him.

Unknowingly, he had reached the upper level, which was already the high-end tavern area.

Golden City was big, very big.

It was also small, very small.

The tavern district was just a few streets.

Suddenly, Suren stopped, because he recognized a familiar "soul fire" in his soul perception.

Several young teenagers were blocking a ragged, brown-haired boy, as if they were assaulting him.

"Jinx Tani, I heard you went to sea again and sank five large ships of the Rhino Crew, killing hundreds of people?"

"Jessica, don't get too close to that guy; he's a jinx."

"That's right; don't let bad luck get us all."

"Tch! Let's go, Jessica, Tucker, don't mind him. This guy is a monster; be careful he bites your ears..."

"Haha, a monster born of sea monsters! Tch!"

"..."

After spitting, the teenagers dispersed in a rush.

The brown-haired boy had been enduring and didn't say anything. Seeing that they had left, he silently turned and went elsewhere.

Seeing this, Suren didn't know how to describe his complex mood.

Was he Tani?

In one day, he saw the same person three times, in three different scenes, in three different outfits, and with three identities...

The key was that they all aroused Suren's strong interest.

What was the origin of this guy?