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Dongfang Jing pondered for a moment.
Price is not an issue, and the terms are indeed fair and even favorable.
Most importantly, relying on the Purple Pearl Pirates' professional sea navigation skills was undoubtedly much more efficient and safer than searching aimlessly on the vast ocean like headless flies.
Although the detour to the pirate stronghold caused a slight delay, they were not in a hurry.
The only thing to worry about is whether the other party has good intentions.
After weighing the pros and cons, Dongfang Jing no longer hesitated and reached out to shake hands firmly with Zi Zhenzhu:
"Yes, it's a pleasure to work with you."
"Weigh anchor and set sail!"
After repairing the Sea Demon's rudder, Captain Purple Pearl gave an order...
The two ships set off one after the other.
According to Dongfang Jing, their base was located on an island called "Pearl Island".
On the second deck, a gentle sea breeze blew.
The wind ruffled the stray hairs on Dongfang Yao's forehead, and the two little tufts at the back of her head swayed from side to side as she gently shook her head.
She nestled comfortably in her brother's arms, her little feet swinging gently.
Seabirds occasionally fly by in the distance, and fish often leap from the surface of the sea.
"Yao'er, are you dizzy?" Dongfang Jing asked softly.
"I'm not dizzy~" Dongfang Yao shook her head, "It feels so good to have the breeze like this~"
The brother and sister quietly enjoyed the warmth of the moment.
Meanwhile, inside the first-floor cabin,
Several core crew members gathered around Purple Pearl, whispering amongst themselves.
"Boss, are we really going to go through all that trouble to accompany those two little brats to find the spirit ring?"
"Yeah, boss, their soul tools look really valuable. Since there are only two of them, why don't we..."
The crew member made a throat-slitting gesture, "Wouldn't it be wonderful to get both money and goods then?"
"You son of a bitch!"
Upon hearing this, Purple Pearl's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she flew into a rage. She kicked the crew member away, then slammed her hand on the table with a loud thud.
"Have your brains been eaten by fish? A three-ring Soul Master! One strike and his head's gone! You think you're tougher than Haider?!"
Her sharp gaze swept over every crew member present.
The voice carried an undeniable authority: "You told them to come back to our base with us, and that kid agreed so readily. Do you really think he's stupid? If he didn't have some guts and resources, would he dare to come aboard our pirate ship?"
"Since they're willing to pay according to the rules, they're guests of our Purple Pearl! All of you better keep your little schemes to yourselves! If anyone dares to try anything funny, don't blame me for turning my back on you!"
After reprimanding her subordinates, Purple Pearl exhaled a breath of stale air.
He got up and left the cabin, then went to the second deck.
Seeing the heartwarming scene of the brother and sister snuggling together watching the sea, the stern look on her face softened considerably.
He even unconsciously revealed a slight smile.
She walked over, naturally found a seat nearby, and struck up a conversation: "Little brothers, judging from your appearance, you must be land-based Soul Masters? Why aren't you going to the Star Dou Great Forest? Why have you come to this vast ocean instead?"
Dongfang Jing had already sensed her arrival and calmly replied, "My brother and I are nomadic and enjoy traveling around. We happened to be passing through Hanhai City, and we were both at the age where we needed spirit rings. We heard that the sea is mysterious and vast, and the types of spirit beasts are very different from those inland, so we wanted to come and see for ourselves."
"Tsk tsk, judging by your age, you're not even ten years old yet, right? Such talent."
Purple Pearl sighed sincerely, her opinion of the brother and sister in front of her rising even higher.
The journey is long, and I have nothing to do.
Dongfang Jing also chatted with Zi Zhenzhu: "The captain looks so young, yet he has already made a great name for himself on this vast sea. It's admirable. I heard from the dockworkers that although you are ruthless in your plundering, you often help the poor fishing villages along the coast. You could have kept all the huge wealth for yourself, but you are willing to share it. This kind of magnanimity is not something that ordinary people can have."
That's true, Purple Pearl is only twenty or twenty-one years old.
People her age are probably still in college.
But she had already built her own power base.
Upon hearing this, Purple Pearl laughed heartily and waved her hand, "What's all this talk about magnanimity? I didn't think that much about it! I just feel that we make a living on the high seas, risking our lives, what are we after? It's all about having fun!"
I know I'm not a good person, and what I did wasn't exactly a good thing, but you can't call me vicious, can you? I just want to have a clear conscience!
Chapter 50 Pearl Island
'Do I have a clear conscience?'
Everyone has their own way of living.
Dongfang Jing declined to comment.
Purple Pearl naturally changed the subject: "We're still about two days' sailing from Pearl Island. We might encounter some low-level sea spirit beasts along the way. If we find a suitable one, we can let our little sister absorb it first."
She slapped her forehead and laughed, "Look at me, we've been chatting for so long and I still haven't asked your names! My name is Purple Pearl, just call me sister!"
"Hello, sister, my name is Dongfang Yao!" the little girl greeted sweetly.
"Dongfang Jing." The young man nodded in greeting, then asked, "Sister Pearl, Yao'er's martial soul is a sword. Are there any suitable soul beasts in this sea that you would recommend?"
Purple Pearl stroked her chin and thought for a moment: "The best sword spirit would be a sword-scaled fish with strong offensive capabilities and sharp or tough attributes! This kind of fish is extremely fast, and its scales are as hard as iron and as sharp as blades, which can greatly enhance the sharpness of the sword!"
"I remember there was a ship that was over 300 years old near Pearl Island, but that guy was slippery and never dared to provoke our big ship."
Dongfang Jing shook his head immediately: "Three hundred years is too short. Are there any eight or nine hundred years?"
Purple Pearl first glared at him as if he were an idiot.
He suddenly recalled the fleeting purple spirit ring that the other party had displayed when he killed Haider, and his eyes became filled with suspicion and uncertainty.
"My brother and I have special physical constitutions and can withstand high-age spirit rings."
Dongfang Jing gave a simple explanation; believe it or not is up to her.
Purple Pearl was skeptical: "For swordfish of even greater age, you have to try your luck in more distant seas. In all my years of sailing, I've only seen a few that are eight hundred years old, and those over a thousand years old are extremely rare."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing had already ruled out the sword-scaled fish in his mind.
The bloodline and potential of a soul beast are of paramount importance.
It is rare even in a thousand years, which means that its racial potential is not high and it is not the best choice.
If possible, he hoped that Yao'er's first spirit ring could be derived from a rare spirit beast, just like his, so as to lay a stronger foundation for the future.
Two days later, the fleet arrived at Pearl Island.
The island is small, but densely vegetated.
Surrounded by beaches, the island has wisps of smoke rising from its chimneys in the center, and many fishing boats are moored along the shore.
For the siblings, traveling by boat was far more tiring than traveling by horse-drawn carriage.
Dongfang Jing wasn't used to sitting like that the first time and felt slightly uncomfortable.
Dongfang Yao vomited until her face turned pale on the very first night.
Stepping onto solid ground again, the little girl couldn't help but stretch and let out a long sigh of relief.
Purple Pearl walked over and said with a smile, "Land-based Soul Masters are still not used to the sea. How about this, you all rest well on the island tonight, and we'll officially set sail to find Soul Rings tomorrow?"
"Okay, thank you, Sister Pearl."
"Don't mention it!" Purple Pearl gave a few instructions to the crew members on how to settle the supplies.
Then she said to the brother and sister, "You probably don't want to be crammed together with a bunch of smelly pirates. Come on, I'll take you to a quiet place."
She led the two of them toward the island.
However, behind them, several crew members who were unloading cargo stopped what they were doing.
His gaze was somber as he stared at Purple Pearl's departing figure.
One of them lowered his voice and cursed through gritted teeth, "You damn bitch!"
Another person chimed in, his voice filled with suppressed resentment: "Damn it, does this woman really think she's the boss? What about my Black Sail Brothers? Do they really all listen to this one woman?"
“We’ve endured it long enough!” a third hoarse voice joined in.
"We're no match for her one-on-one, but if we team up with the other brothers and attack together, no matter how high her soul power is, can she withstand a siege?"
"That's right. Setting sail tomorrow will be an opportunity! Who knows what 'accidents' might happen on the vast ocean?"
The first person to speak flashed a vicious glint in his eyes: "When that time comes, the Purple Pearl Pirate Gang will be in complete chaos!"
The group exchanged knowing glances.
They then quickly dispersed and continued to silently move the goods.
On the way,
Purple Pearl introduced the following to the Dongfang siblings:
"Don't let the fact that this is a pirate stronghold fool you. There are actually quite a few ordinary families living on the island. Some have lived here for generations, while others have migrated from elsewhere seeking refuge. They are all under the protection of our pirate crew, and their lives are quite peaceful."
Purple Pearl led them to a quiet village on the island.
The villagers greeted her warmly when they saw her.
Purple Pearl smiled and waved in response.
After exchanging pleasantries, Purple Pearl led the brother and sister to a clean and tidy seaside cottage: "You'll have to make do here tonight. Feel free to wander around the island. I'll have dinner delivered. We'll meet at the pier tomorrow morning."
"it is good."
After Purple Pearl walked away,
Dongfang Yao couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Pearl is so cool! Yao'er wants to be like her when she grows up!"
"It's good to be decisive, but girls should be gentler. This captain is too fiery; her crew members probably won't have an easy time."
After spending the past few days with her, the brother and sister have received a lot of care from her, and they both like this leader of the Purple Pearl Regiment.
Dongfang Jing found a clean spot, sat down cross-legged, and began to meditate.