After Wang Chengying finished speaking, there was still a lingering look of trepidation on his face.

The expressions on Ding Luo and the others' faces were not any better.

Apparently, his words had reminded them of a past experience.

Zeng Chou frowned tightly:

"When there is a scheme, there is always a reason for it.

"Young Master Wang, are those silkworm farmers truly ordinary silkworm farmers?

"Is there perhaps another layer to this that we are not aware of?"

Wang Chengying shook his head:

"We've known them for quite a while and have always been in contact.

"They are indeed just a group of very ordinary silkworm farmers, honest people, and because they work with the Bohai Association, even the nearby pirates leave them be.

"I've already sent word to the Bohai Association about this matter, and they will definitely investigate it thoroughly."

"Hmm..."

Zeng Chou pondered slightly, unsure what he was thinking.

Su Mo glanced up at him:

"Lord Zeng has sailed the seas for years and must have seen many things we haven't.

"If you have any thoughts, why not share them?"

"Hmm?"

Wang Chengying also couldn't help but glance at Zeng Chou upon hearing this and immediately said:

"If Lord Zeng has anything to teach us, feel free to speak.

"If you truly have something, I can speak a little less about today's events in front of the president."

Zeng Chou felt somewhat tempted upon hearing this.

As a pirate, unless there was an immense reason, he would never easily target these big merchants.

Unless their own strength had grown to the point of not fearing anyone.

Otherwise, there would be a group of people at sea, specifically aiming for the bounties offered by the associations to assassinate their leaders.

He raided the Bohai Trading Company this time for the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture.

As long as this Pill Scripture was in his possession, he wouldn't need to make a living at sea for the rest of his life.

Sell it off, and he could live out his days in leisure.

So he just took the risk.

Moreover, if this deal succeeded and they obtained the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture, no matter how many loose ends there were, Zeng Chou was prepared to handle it.

But in the end, this deal not only failed, but he was also captured by Su Mo.

There are even two different claims about whether the Poison Dragon Pill Scripture is on the Bohai Trading Company ship.

Now, even if he escapes with his life from Su Mo's hands...

He would still have to deal with the bounties from the Bohai Association.

It can be said that his situation has become extremely difficult.

So Wang Chengying's words tempted him, and after a slight hesitation, he said:

"Actually, these things are just hearsay.

"I might as well say it, and you might as well listen.

"Has any of you heard of the legend that there are Ten Great Swords in the world, with Nanhai possessing three of them?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo couldn't help but focus his attention slightly.

The legend of the Ten Great Swords originally came from the Heavenly Academy.

Wei Ziyi once told them that the Heavenly Academy ranked people in the world, only to be destroyed by the Jianghu.

Many records disappeared without a trace afterward.

Rumors of the Ten Great Swords have persisted, but even to this day, few can name all ten of them.

As far as Su Mo knows, it's just one 'Longing' and one 'Heavenly Slaughter.'

Zeng Chou started with the Ten Great Swords, instantly capturing everyone's attention present.

He continued:

"However, although this legend has always existed, where exactly these three swords are, no one in the entire Nanhai seems to know."

"Even knowing their full names is rare."

"However, I once heard of an incident.

"Many years ago, there was a powerful force in Nanhai.

"They roamed the seas in groups, with great power.

"Wherever they went, whether it was merchant ships, pirates, or the three major forces, none dared to defy them."

"Lord Zeng, are you referring to the once mighty Hanhai Gang?"

It was Ding Luo who asked.

Zeng Chou nodded: "That's the one."

"Indeed."

Ding Luo furrowed his brow: "The Hanhai Gang was truly powerful back then, to the point where even the three major forces couldn't ignore them.

"The Hanhai Gang Leader was rumored to have created the Hanhai Heaven Controlling Technique, which was incredibly formidable.

"Back in the day, he once encountered the Dragon King Hall Master at sea, and after exchanging a move, rumors had it that it was a draw."

"However, some reports said that actually, the Dragon King Hall Master was slightly inferior at that time.

"Thus, the Hanhai Gang Leader's reputation soared even higher.

"Back then, all of Nanhai thought they would become the fourth major force in Nanhai.

"But no one expected... such a powerful Hanhai Gang to collapse overnight.

"The main ship and many capable leaders vanished, and the Hanhai Gang Leader was never heard from again.

"What happened remains unknown to this day.

"Those who left the Hanhai Gang always spoke vaguely.

"They never disclosed even a hint.

"Such a massive force just vanished into thin air."

At this point, he couldn't help but sigh:

"The vicissitudes of life, the impermanence of the world, it's truly bewildering."

Zeng Chou gave Ding Luo a glance and couldn't help but nod:

"Truly deserving of the title 'scholar,' Ding Luo. You've seen and heard a lot.

"However, I know the main ship wasn't lost back then, but it was set ablaze by members of the Hanhai Gang.

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