Chapter 4524 Chapter 4526 [New Orleans]
Elizabeth is now in her thirties. Although she is still beautiful, there are still inevitable signs of aging.
For example, the skin gradually becomes dull and sagging, fine wrinkles appear at the corners of the eyes, and even the hair is not as shiny as before...
But now, after drinking the Fountain of Youth, her skin has returned to white, supple, and firm, and even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes have disappeared. She suddenly looks more than ten years younger and is back to her eighteen-year-old state. .
"Oh my God, the legend is true!" Gibbs exclaimed.
"Oh my God~" Elizabeth also noticed the changes in Xiang Nan at this time, and saw that he was gradually getting younger. From a middle-aged man in his forties, he gradually turned into a prosperous, handsome man. young man.
"This is simply a miracle!" Gibbs couldn't help but admire.
The other crew members couldn't help but feel envious and jealous.
If they had chosen to release the mermaid just now, maybe they could also drink from the fountain of youth. In that case, how wonderful it would be for them to have immortal life!
It's a pity that it's too late to regret now.
The crew members all sighed and were annoyed.
Although in the end, they found some belongings, fresh water, food and rum from the pirate ship, and also got a pirate ship, they still couldn't hide their disappointment.
In fact, it is useless for them to regret it, because the whole thing was deliberately arranged by Xiang Nan.
The purpose is to let Elizabeth drink from the fountain of youth, restore her youth, remain beautiful and immortal forever.
As for everyone else, they are all extras.
Whether they approve of the release of the mermaids or not, they do not enjoy the Fountain of Youth.
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Later, Xiang Nan and others returned to the brig.
Then Xiang Nan waved his sword, and the pirate ship was quickly shrunk, and finally became the size of a toy, which could be grasped with one hand.
He immediately placed the pirate ship in the captain's cabin and "continue to head for New Orleans!"
The crew members were all stunned by this scene. They had no idea that Xiang Nan just waved his hand and the pirate ship turned into a toy. It was really incredible.
But now, they did not dare to resist Xiang Nan and had no choice but to continue towards New Orleans.
"After we arrive in New Orleans, we will give this merchant ship to Gibbs and the others and let them use it to do some small business." Xiang Nan secretly discussed with Elizabeth.
"Why?" Elizabeth asked doubtfully.
"As you can see, they are not very obedient. It's no wonder that I am not the major general of Port Royal now. I am just an ordinary traveler. I no longer have any binding force on them." Xiang Nan explained, "They didn't before. The reason for resistance is that we cannot understand our true identity.
But sooner or later they will know that our power comes from this sword. If they steal the sword, then we will have no choice but to let them slaughter us.
So I think it's better to separate. Anyway, with this sword, we can go anywhere without hiring sailors. "
Elizabeth thought for a moment and nodded.
The main reason why they hired sailors was that they alone could not take care of a ship. But now that they had the Sword of Cortez, sailing was no longer a problem.
Giving them this two-masted merchant ship would be considered kind. After all, a two-masted merchant ship is worth two to three thousand pounds, which is a lot of money. …
Xiang Nan and others then arrived in New Orleans.
New Orleans was a French colony before and was established by a group of prisoners, prostitutes, speculators, etc. who were exiled here. Therefore, the atmosphere of this town is particularly corrupt, luxurious, and decadent.
Even though it is now controlled by the Goddess Church, it still remains unchanged.
Of course, this is also related to the "freedom" advocated by the Goddess Church. The Goddess Church advocates that as long as it does not violate the laws, people can freely choose what they want to do and choose the lifestyle they want.
Therefore, in the sea where there are no legal restrictions, it is okay to be a pirate.
This was Elizabeth's first time in New Orleans, and she couldn't help but be dazzled when she saw so many luxurious, beautiful, and trendy items in the windows.
Gibbs and the crew were attracted by the woman soliciting customers at the door.
Xiang Nan is more curious about the witchcraft props placed in the window.
New Orleans is also known as the "Witch City" because there are many wizards here.
The famous Lady Midnight once settled here and used the "talisman of the sun and stars" to turn the entire New Orleans into a city made of gold.
Later, it was Captain Jack who used his ingenuity to kill Madam Midnight and rescued all New Orleans people.
Of course, except for Madam Midnight, most wizards are just pretenders and deceivers, and have no real abilities themselves.
Therefore, the so-called "witchcraft props" displayed in the windows of witchcraft shops are basically deceptive.
Seeing this, Xiang Nan had no choice but to let go of his perception ability, which suddenly covered the entire city of New Orleans, and then he sensed an object in the city.
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"My dear, go try on these clothes." Xiang Nan said to Elizabeth with a smile, "You can move around freely first. I think you are not in the mood for shopping anymore."
"Thank you, Captain." When Gibbs and others heard this, they were overjoyed and immediately went straight to the smiling women leaning against the door.
These sailors all adhere to the life creed of "If you have wine now, you will get drunk now". As long as they have money in their pockets, they can't wait to spend it all in one go.
Xiang Nan also accompanied Elizabeth into a high-end clothing store while Elizabeth was choosing clothes. He had already cast a mirror clone to accompany Elizabeth shopping for clothes on his behalf, while he himself went straight to the strange item he sensed.
Xiang Nan quickly followed the induction and found the location of the strange item.
I saw that it was a collapsed building. Although it was in ruins, I could still imagine how grand this building was at the beginning.
Xiang Nan was about to take a closer look, but was pulled back by an old woman, "Young man, don't go in. That is the burial place of Madam Midnight. It is a cursed place. Be careful, you will be haunted by an innocent ghost."
"Is this the former City Hall of New Orleans?" Xiang Nan asked immediately after hearing this.
After Madam Midnight obtained the Talisman of the Sun and Stars, she turned New Orleans into a golden city, and then enslaved the people of New Orleans and made them her own miners, preparing to dismantle the entire city and melt it into gold. Then she is the richest person in the world.
In order to help his friends regain the Amulet of the Sun and Stars, Jack Sparrow did not hesitate to duel with Madam Midnight, eventually killing her and saving the entire city of New Orleans.
The location of their final battle was New Orleans City Hall.
"Yes, this was indeed the New Orleans City Hall forty years ago, but it has long been abandoned. Anyone who enters it will be cursed, so you must not enter it." The old woman advised kindly.
Xiang Nan nodded.