Pao Bo immediately understood. Zhou Xuan clearly just didn't want to hurt him and didn't mean anything else. This was for his own good. So he wouldn't blame Zhou Xuan's tone.
Zhou Xuan then withdrew his hands, placed the four wine glasses side by side, and poured a cup of piping hot Moutai into each glass. He then said, "The wine is ready, but please wait a moment until it cools down a bit before drinking. It'll be too hot to drink now!" He added, "This is freshly heated wine. It's best not to use any yin-based qigong to cool it down, otherwise it won't taste good. Let it cool naturally over time so the flavor isn't lost or masked by the coldness."
Both Paul and Charles said "Oh," and then picked up their glasses. The glasses were very hot, but they had stems, so holding the stems would prevent them from getting burned.
The wine in the glass was very hot and not yet drinkable, but its aroma was still strong and pleasant. If they hadn't known it was so hot, Paul and Charles would have almost drunk it.
This Moutai has been sitting for quite a while, and Bob never thought of drinking it. There are many other types of alcohol, and he likes to drink them, but his favorite is red wine. So whenever he drinks, he chooses red wine or something similar. Nobody has ever drunk Moutai before!
Paul and Charles blew on the glass to cool the liquor down. After a few minutes, they figured it was warm enough to drink, so they took a small sip. Although it was still a bit hot, they could still manage to drink it slowly. The scalding hot Moutai was truly an indescribable taste.
Both Paul and Charles are drinkers who enjoy this kind of liquor. Now, drinking Moutai that has been aged for decades, the feeling is really different. As the alcohol takes effect, the more they drink, the more they feel that this Moutai tastes good.
Zhou Xuan naturally knew that if Chinese baijiu was heated before drinking, the essence of the liquor would be extracted. The higher the temperature, the more mellow the liquor would be, and the milder its effects would be. However, the effects of the liquor would only begin to take hold about an hour after drinking it, at which point one would understand the lingering power of Moutai.
Bob and Charles were having a great time, drinking Moutai liquor as they talked. Their fair faces were turning a purplish-red, so they must have drunk quite a bit.
Seeing Zhou Xuan's amazing performance lately has made Paul and Charles both excited and happy. Having such a capable person by their side will definitely boost their confidence.
Paul and Charles drank and sipped their liquor. The liquor tasted better when it was hot and wouldn't make them drunk immediately, so they drank more and more. When they stopped and poured themselves another drink, they felt a little dizzy and lightheaded.
It was only then that they realized the effects of the alcohol were starting to kick in, but there was no way to slow it down. Fortunately, both Paul and Charles were skilled drinkers with a high tolerance for alcohol, so although they were a little dizzy, they didn't pass out immediately.
Wei Haihong also drank some, but he had a high alcohol tolerance and often drank alcohol, especially baijiu (Chinese liquor), so he had developed a resistance and was in better condition than Paul and Charles.
Only Zhou Xuan was fine. Although he also drank some, he only tasted the red wine. Red wine is not as easy to get drunk as white wine. Besides, Zhou Xuan only drank a little bit, which was not enough to make him drunk.
Moreover, even if Zhou Xuan drinks too much, as long as he uses his supernatural power to force the alcohol out of his body, it will fly away and have no effect on him.
After drinking several cups of scalding hot Moutai, Pao Bo was sweating profusely from the heat. He simply poured out the red wine that was almost frozen and drank a few more cups. The icy feeling went from his mouth all the way to his stomach, and he couldn't help but let out a long, comfortable groan. This feeling was just too good.
Charles couldn't resist pouring himself a glass of chilled red wine and drinking it. The heat subsided, but both Bobo and Charles got drunk even faster. Drinking is like drinking people; everyone is afraid of being attacked by both cold and heat. If you are both cold and hot, even a person will catch a cold, let alone a person who drinks.
Paul and Charles downed two glasses of chilled red wine and felt better, but it wasn't time for them to say their noses were relieved. They were both feeling hot and cold, and after Zhou Xuan had a glass, they couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed onto the sofa without uttering a sound, immediately falling into a deep sleep.
At this point, they would probably be taken away and sold without anyone knowing. They were very drunk, and the effects of the Moutai, red wine and brandy all rushed to their heads. How could they possibly hold on?
Seeing that Bob and Charles were both drunk, Wei Haihong said to Zhou Xuan, "Brother, your abilities have improved a lot, much more powerful than before!" Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Brother Hong, I haven't had a chance to tell you about this. My abilities have improved a lot, maybe hundreds of times more than before. Some special abilities have also appeared..." Zhou Xuan was referring to his flying ability and his super-strong body. Wei Haihong had already obtained these on the deck and didn't find them strange. However, he probably didn't understand the flying ability either.
"It doesn't matter!" Wei Haihong waved his hand and said, "The stronger your abilities, the better it is for you. Why would I blame you? You don't need to explain to me; I would never blame you!"
Volume 1, Chapter 684: Super Typhoon
The cruise ship sailed in the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean for four days, but still couldn't find Bob's destination. During these days, Zhou Xuan talked with Wei Haihong and told him about his experiences after arriving in New York.
Paul and Charles took out the treasure map, examined it carefully, and checked the coordinates, but the cruise ship still couldn't find the point in the ocean.
Zhou Xuan and Wei Haihong went up to the deck to enjoy the scenery. The bodyguards and crew members respectfully made way for them, keeping a distance and showing great fear of Zhou Xuan.
Zhou Xuan looked at the sky. Under the blazing sun, the weather was very hot. Some crew members were even using hoses to cool off by the ship's side. Zhou Xuan looked at the horizon again, a look of surprise on his face, and then said to Wei Haihong, "Oh no, Brother Hong, there's a storm!" Wei Haihong asked in surprise, "The weather is so nice, how can there be a storm?"
Of course, that's what he said. Wei Haihong had no doubt about Zhou Xuan's abilities, and since Zhou Xuan said that, he must have his reasons.
Zhou Xuan said worriedly, "Three hundred kilometers to the south, a powerful storm is moving in this direction, but it's not moving very fast. It's estimated to take more than two hours to reach this area. We need to find a safe harbor for the ship quickly, otherwise, with such a storm, it could be a catastrophic disaster for the cruise ship!" Wei Haihong was taken aback. Zhou Xuan would never joke with him. Although he didn't know how Zhou Xuan could see three hundred kilometers away, he never doubted his words. After thinking for a moment, he quickly told Paul and Charles about it, explaining that it was Zhou Xuan's observation. Paul and Charles couldn't help but look at the sky first before laughing. A catastrophic storm in such weather? And within two hours?
Although they were impressed and curious about Zhou Xuan's extraordinary skills, they were still skeptical of his words.
On the high seas, ships usually check the weather forecast for the next few days before setting sail. And before setting sail, they do check the weather for the area. "But today is the fifth day. Usually, the weather forecast is most accurate for the first three days, and the last two or three days of the week are the most difficult to predict." This is because the satellite images seen from satellite clouds are just computer simulations of nebula movement. Nebulae can sometimes change direction due to other air currents, so the final result is that the weather will be different from the forecast.
Today is the fifth day since we set sail, so it's normal for the weather to be off. But how could a storm happen in just over two hours when the sky is cloudless and the sun is blazing?
They naturally couldn't have imagined that Zhou Xuan possessed an even more astonishing ability—the ability to see distances they couldn't even comprehend. Of course, if Zhou Xuan used flight, it would be easy to carry Wei Haihong out of the storm and back to the safe shore. However, after four or five days on the ship, he felt somewhat uneasy about not rescuing the people on board. Or rather, although these people had nothing to do with him, they were on the same ship, with no grudges against him. In addition, Paul and Charles treated him with great respect. Rescuing them would be a simple matter, but he simply didn't want to display his overly amazing abilities in front of them.
After thinking for a moment, Zhou Xuan walked up to Wei Haihong and said, "Brother Hong, this storm is fierce. We should get Bob and Charles to come up with a plan as soon as possible." Bob and Charles both came over. They had heard what Zhou Xuan said. Bob asked, somewhat puzzled, "Zhou, you said there's a storm, but the weather is so good. It's probably not true, is it? Besides, even if there is a storm, there aren't any islands in this area of the Atlantic Ocean. If there's a storm in two hours, how can we escape?" Zhou Xuan was taken aback. He hadn't thought of this problem, but it wasn't impossible. He looked around and then said to Bob, "It's good to be prepared. I think we should head in this direction!" He pointed southwest.
This direction leads to the deeper parts of the Atlantic Ocean, an area rarely visited by ships of all kinds. Zhou Xuan saw an island more than 500 kilometers away, but it would take at least four hours to reach it. Avoiding the storm would be impossible. However, if Zhou Xuan secretly accelerated the ship from the stern, he could easily push the cruise ship out of the storm's pursuit and reach the island.
But Bao Bo was somewhat unwilling to accept Zhou Xuan's suggestion. After all, once they reached the location of the treasure map's coordinates, leaving would be neither worthwhile nor worthwhile. Besides, the weather didn't look like it was going to be stormy at all.
Seeing that Paul wasn't going to listen to his advice, Zhou Xuan spread his hands, smiled, and said, "Mr. Paul, I was just offering a suggestion. Whether you listen or not is up to you!" He then calmly walked away. Wei Haihong was stunned for a moment, then said to Paul and Charles, "We should still consider my brother's suggestion. He never talks nonsense!" He then turned and chased after Zhou Xuan. Once inside the cabin, Zhou Xuan sat in the lounge chair, deep in thought. Wei Haihong followed him in and asked, "Brother, is there really danger?"
Zhou Xuan nodded, then said, "Brother Hong, it's really dangerous, and it's a huge storm!" Wei Haihong was taken aback, but seeing that Zhou Xuan didn't seem panicked, he asked curiously, "Since there's a huge storm, brother, why aren't you scared? Do you have a way to deal with it?" Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Brother Hong, we've talked so much these past few days, but there's one more thing I haven't told you yet. I have the ability to fly, and very, very fast. If I were alone, I could fly back to the New York coast in a few seconds, but if I take you with me, it would only take a minute at most. It's not that the speed is too slow with you, but I need to use some of my energy to create a protective shield for you, to block friction with the air. Otherwise, at such high speeds, a person wouldn't be able to survive; they would turn to ashes." Wei Haihong was stunned, as if listening to a tale from heaven. He never expected Zhou Xuan to say such a thing. He had always known that Zhou Xuan had special abilities, but he didn't know he would evolve to this extent. Can a person really fly?
Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Brother Hong, don't worry. No matter how big the storm is, it won't be in any danger to you or me. I'm just thinking about whether we should rescue all the people on this boat. I just warned Bao Bo, but he didn't believe me, so there's nothing I can do!" Wei Haihong pondered for a while before saying, "Brother, just do me a favor and rescue them. Bao Bo saved me once before. Although he's a bit arrogant and conceited, he's been really good to me. Whether it's money or his personality, he's a trustworthy and good friend!"
Upon hearing Wei Haihong's words, Zhou Xuan immediately became somber. Wei Haihong continued, "Brother, the happiest times in life are when you're adventuring together, or when you're comrades on the battlefield. Experiencing danger together is what we cherish most." Zhou Xuan stroked his chin and thought for a moment before saying, "Alright, I can only act when the storm arrives. That way, they won't notice my actions. But I can only say I'll do my best. If I can't save everyone on board, I'll have to leave with Brother Hong!"
Zhou Xuan's words were clear: he would intervene, but if he couldn't save Wei Haihong, he would only save him. Saving Wei Haihong was not difficult or problematic. Wei Haihong nodded and replied, "That's fine too, just do your best!" Zhou Xuan's words made sense, and Wei Haihong couldn't ask for more. People are self-centered; in danger, they naturally only think of their family and friends, so Wei Haihong wouldn't ask for anything more.
On the deck, Bob and Charles looked at the clear blue sky and couldn't help but chuckle. How could there be a storm in such weather?
Although Bob didn't care about Zhou Xuan's words, he was somewhat anxious about the operation. He had been wandering around the landmark for more than a day and still hadn't found any islands. The coordinates on the treasure map indicated that there was an island in this area, but why couldn't he see it? Moreover, there was no indication of it on the radar. According to the radar scan, there were no islands within at least several hundred kilometers of this area.
Frustrated, both Paul and Charles felt that what they had obtained was nothing but a fake treasure map, or perhaps a joke. There was no island, so how could there be a spring? Even if there was a spring, without land or islands, how could it possibly exist on the vast ocean?
The bodyguards and crew members naturally didn't know what Zhou Xuan had said to Pao Bo and Charles, so they didn't have any suspicions or fears. They continued to drink and make merry on the deck. After all, Pao Bo had already said that this operation was not about fighting any side, or rescuing hostages or carrying out a secret military operation, but rather a maritime expedition. Therefore, they were completely unprepared.
An hour later, Paul and Charles were still talking on deck, but at some point, a few dark clouds began to drift overhead.
When they saw a shadow drift by on the ship, both Bob and Charles were startled. They quickly looked up at the sky and were truly taken aback by what they saw!
I don't know when it started, but the sky was filled with countless black and white clouds, blocking most of the southern sky, and there was a wind blowing on my face.
Paul and Charles's expressions changed. They exchanged a glance, then quickly stood up and began to carefully observe the sky.
The clouds in the sky grew darker and darker, and the wind was blowing from south to north, becoming increasingly stronger. At this point, there seemed to be no sign of a major storm yet, but Zhou Xuan had said that the storm would arrive in two hours. It had only been an hour since then, and there was still almost an hour to go. Judging from the current weather, it was uncertain whether there would be strong winds and heavy rain in an hour.
Pao Bo was stunned for a moment, then looked at Charles. At this moment, Charles was also a little flustered because Zhou Xuan was too frightening to him. He felt that the words spoken by such a capable person carried great weight.