All Heavens: Start with Monster Hunter

Chapter 153 Graves
The air froze for a moment.

The one who broke the deadlock was Li Qing, who had been sizing up the man for a long time.

He stroked his chin, looked at the shotgun in the man's hand, and then looked at his face. He understood and asked:

"Graves??"

"Huh?" Graves was still struggling over whether or not to fight with this little girl, but unexpectedly he heard someone calling his name.

"Little white face, have you heard of me?"

Looking at Li Qing with some suspicion, Graves couldn't help but tense up a little more with the muscles in his arm holding the gun.

He had just returned to Bilgewater from the mainland. To be honest, so many years had passed, and everyone who had known him was probably long dead.

This pretty boy could actually call out his name so easily, could it be that bastard Drizzt told him? ?

An idea suddenly appeared in my mind, and then this idea immediately began to boil like a raging flame.

Without thinking, Graves raised the gun in his hand and was about to shoot the pretty boy first.

"You are really a reckless man, even more reckless than me."

But just as he was about to raise the gun, he found that the pretty boy who had just stood several meters away from him was already in front of him.

He placed one hand on the shotgun in his hand, seemingly without using much strength, but he couldn't lift it even if he tried his best.

"Someone you know?"

Sarah asked Li Qing, and after receiving Li Qing's nod in response, she put her gun back.

Now that the action has been taken, Li Qing naturally doesn't need her to worry about it anymore.

Based on what I've gotten to know him over this period of time, this big boy with a sunny face is actually the type that makes people feel particularly at ease.

Graves is a man who has traveled all over the world and met many awesome people.

But to be honest, there are very few pretty boys like the one in front of me.

It's mainly about that kind of temperament. Forgive him for being uneducated. I don't know how to describe the other person.

But now Graves realized one thing, that is, he seemed unable to afford to offend the other party. If he didn't want to be taught a lesson, he'd better be honest.

Ten years in prison did not make Graves forget his anger, but at least he learned to restrain himself.

Graves's mental activities did not escape Li Qing's eyes, and this real man was really not good at hiding his thoughts. After he had the idea of ​​being cowardly, the strength of his hand holding the gun was much weaker.

"It seems like you have figured out some things?"

Li Qing smiled and loosened his grip on the shotgun.

He looked back at Sarah.

I thought the other party would have some interest in Graves. After all, according to the original plot, Sarah was able to successfully take revenge on Gangplank by using Graves and Tristana.

But now it seems that she really doesn't take Graves seriously.

But it's normal. After all, now that I have myself, those conspiracies and tricks are useful, but the position they occupy is no longer obvious.

After looking at Li Qing boredly, Sarah shrugged her shoulders, walked past Li Qing, pushed away Graves who was blocking the door, and walked in.

"you."

Graves was a little annoyed at being pushed for no reason, but he didn't explode.

Li Qing smiled and looked at this "real man" again. His tattered clothes were full of stains, his hair was greasy and tangled, and there was some cigarette ash hanging on his beard.

To be honest, this image is not good at all. It is more like a homeless person than a real man.

But Li Qing is not always clean, so he doesn't mind it.

He pointed to the tavern behind him:

"Would you like to come in for a drink? It's my treat."

Graves looked back, hesitated, and nodded: "Okay."

Li Qing smiled and said nothing more. He walked past him and into the tavern.

As soon as I entered the tavern, the originally bright world suddenly became dim.

The pub was still as gloomy and deserted as usual. The skinny waiter was still cleaning. I wonder where all the garbage came from when there were only a few customers in the bar all day.

Sarah was already at the bar, and Marlene was making her a drink.

After hearing the sound of Li Qing coming in, he looked up. When he saw it was Li Qing, the smile on his face became even brighter. But then he saw Graves coming in behind Li Qing, and his face suddenly fell.

"Graves, didn't I tell you that I don't welcome freeloaders here?"

"If you want to know the information about your good friend, you have to pay!"

Graves' mouth moved, and the extinguished cigar almost fell out of his mouth. It looked like he was about to curse.

However, feeling the gazes of a few people in the tavern, Graves gave up the idea.

"Damn it! They are all guys you can't mess with!"

Cursing inwardly, Graves pointed at Li Qing and said, "I don't have any money, but he said he wanted to buy me a drink."

Marlene's eyes immediately fell on Li Qing.

Li Qing nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, that's what I said. You won't ask him to dress up for the event, will you?"

Marlene frowned, but a smile spread across her face: "Not really."

"Okay, then sit down. Since someone is treating us, just tell me what you want to drink."

Hearing that the scary proprietress finally gave in, Graves felt relieved.

To be honest, it was the first time he saw the Vastaya people. He had only heard of them but never seen them before.

However, the tavern proprietress left a deep impression on him.

The main thing is the big tail sting which is extremely poisonous. He doesn't think he can withstand it. If he is stabbed, he will die even if he is a real man.

Li Qing had already sat next to Sarah, waiting for Marlene to push the wine to himself and Graves. After taking a sip from the glass, he paused for a few seconds before asking Graves:
"Graves, have you just returned to Port Beaconsfield?"

Graves was too lazy to ask Li Qing how he knew who he was. It was obvious that the other party was not an ordinary person.

He has never been a person who likes to use his brain, nor does he care about being used by others. He just wants to find that bastard and take revenge.

Everything else can be put aside.

Hearing Li Qing's question, he replied:
"Yes, I came back yesterday on a merchant ship."

"Then it seems that we haven't found any information about Drizzt yet?"

Graves was stunned: "Who is Trist?"

Li Qing was also stunned: "It's the good friend who betrayed you."

Graves: "You mean Tobias?"

Li Qing suddenly realized: "Oh, so Tristram was called that name before."

Graves also understood and immediately became furious: "I was wondering why there was no news about this bastard. It turns out he changed his name."

He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and exhaled slowly:

"Sir." "I'm not a person who likes to use my brain, so if you have anything to say, just tell me now."

"Whether it's murder, robbery or anything else, I can do it."

"As long as you can tell me where Tobias Drizzt is and let me succeed in my revenge, I will pay any price."

Li Qing laughed and waved his hand:

"I don't have anything I need you to do. You have good skills, but that's all you have."

“To me, this is the most useless thing.”

Graves clenched his fists and immediately became very unhappy.

However, he still had some reservations, and the other person had just invited him to drink, so he couldn't just turn his face against him. So he put down his glass and waited for Li Qing's next words.

Li Qing did have something to say, but it wasn't to him.

He touched Sarah beside him with his shoulder:

"Hey, aren't you in need of reliable men now?"

“This guy is pretty good.”

"He can fight and resist, has high output, and most importantly, is quite loyal."

"The key is that you can get one for free if you tie him to the boat, and his friend won't be able to escape."

"A good fighter, a smart guy who can make money, feels much better than your men."

Sarah turned her head and looked at Li Qing, feeling a little surprised.

She thought Li Qing knew some secret about this homeless man, so he acted like this.

Unexpectedly, he meant to help him recruit subordinates.

Sarah also became interested all of a sudden. Although Li Qing's origins were mysterious and no evidence had been found to support their claim, from the time they met until now, he obviously knew more than she did.

In other words, this homeless guy named Graves does have some abilities?
"Is he very capable?"

"Well, I'm not too sure." Hearing Sarah's question, Li Qing turned his head and looked at Graves, also a little uncertain.

"I'm really good at fighting!" Graves didn't hesitate and patted his chest, making a thumping sound.

He doesn't have many abilities, except that he is good at fighting and quarreling.

I have been stronger than others since I was young.

Sarah smiled and said, "It's no use what you say, but since he said you might have some ability, you can give it a try."

Sarah turned her head and looked at Marlene: "Marlene, give him - Graves, right? Get him a room and some clothes. Let him stay here for two days. Just put the expenses on my account."

Then he turned to Graves and said:
"As for you, just settle down here for now. I'll come back to you tomorrow and test your abilities."

"If you are not bragging, then we are one family. Your business is my business, and your enemy is my enemy."

"But if you don't have the abilities you claim to have, I'm going to get back what you owe me, with interest!"

Graves didn't hesitate much.

After escaping from prison, he has never had a peaceful day. If it weren't for the belief in revenge supporting him, he would not have been able to hold on for so many years.

Now that he finally has some hope, he certainly won't give up.

"No problem, you have the final say!"

Sarah laughed, quite confidently.

But it's always a good thing to have confidence, which is much better than those useless trash.

The matter was settled simply.

Sarah didn't pay much attention to Graves either.

After putting his affairs aside, he began to discuss the transportation remuneration with Marlene.

Li Qing was waiting for the two women to engage in a verbal battle, as it seemed that they were evenly matched in the end.

Marlene didn't spit out the reward, but she did reveal something.

A new armed ship, the Siren, is being auctioned. Both its draft and the number of guns it carries far outweigh Sarah's current Call Girl.

It is said that the origin of the ship was a bankrupt Noxian noble who chose to sell it in order to raise funds to return to Noxus.

After all, this ship is not as important to the Noxians, whose territory is all on the land, as it is to the people in Bilgewater who make a living on the sea.

Now the news of the ship auction has spread throughout Bilgewater. Except for those top figures, basically everyone is very interested in this ship.

After all, Planck and his men have no shortage of such large ships, but they are very tempting to small caravans or bounty hunters.

Ships of this tonnage don't appear often.

And Marin just happened to have a little connection with the Noxian who was auctioning the ship.

Although the relationship is not so close that he can buy the boat directly, he can still find a backdoor for Sarah.

And Sarah didn't hesitate too much.

When she heard the name Siren, she knew that the ship would definitely belong to her, and she immediately decided to participate in the bidding.

After this voyage, he earned a large sum of money and was worried about where to spend it.

Now it seems that after buying the Siren, I can use the remaining money to purchase a few more ships and recruit men to form a fleet.

"When is the auction scheduled?"

Marlene smiled and said, "Let's set it for tomorrow night. You have plenty of time to prepare."

Sarah didn't say anything more. She drank the wine in the glass, stood up, looked at Li Qing and asked:
"Go back with me?"

Li Qing looked up at her, then looked at Marlene, who had a strange smile on her face.

After thinking about it, Li Qing did not refuse.

He stood up and said to Graves who was still drinking:
"Then you should stay here. Your friend is not easy to find."

Graves raised his glass and drank it in one gulp without saying a word.

Sarah's lips curled up slightly, and she took a step forward and walked out of the Blue Flame Tavern with Li Qing.

Putting on the hood, he quickly walked along the street and came to a house that looked inconspicuous and somewhat dilapidated.

He checked the door, windows, and some corners of the yard, and after finding nothing, he finally opened the door and walked in.

Then he opened the door, took Li Qing through two rooms, opened a cellar door, climbed down the stairs, and closed the cellar entrance.

Finally I breathed a sigh of relief.

He took off the black robe he was wearing and threw it aside, revealing his fiery red hair and fair skin.

He spread his hands and tilted his head towards Li Qing:

"Welcome to my home."

(End of this chapter)