Chapter 236 The Unbreakable Tongue

"Step aside!" With a roar, Sessius had already risen to his feet, and the other pirates quickly made way. Sessius sized up the two before him: the man... scrawny and weak, the woman... with an extraordinary presence, undoubtedly a ghost-level expert, but clearly severely injured.

The pirates all stared intently at Karida. They weren't strangers to beauty, but such a beautiful human woman was truly rare. Among the half-orc pirates, there were humans, sea folk, orcs, and even their captain, who was a half-orc. The way they looked at Karida, it was as if they wanted to devour her. Her exquisite features carried a hint of toughness not found in ordinary women. As the rising sun cast a golden glow on her face, it was the most enchanting moment, like a goddess untouched by the world. Even Old Wang found himself captivated.

"Well, well, we have an expert here. What a pity. If you weren't injured, you might have been a match for me. But now, you're no match," Sessius smiled slightly.

Karida looked at him coldly, knowing she had met her match. Using secret techniques could allow her to fight, but the outcome would likely be unfavorable. However, she wasn't one to be easily intimidated. "Try me."

Wang Feng knew it was his turn to step in. If things turned violent, there would be no room for negotiation. He hurriedly stood forward, "Let's talk this out, Captain Sessius. There's nothing in this world that can't be negotiated. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Wang Feng, the representative of the mermaid clan in the League of Blades. This voyage is also a mission from the Queen. As long as our safety is guaranteed, you can name your terms; I won't let you down."

As he spoke, Wang Feng puffed out his chest and revealed his mermaid clan tattoo. It was genuine, and he decided to play it up a bit, knowing these people wouldn't know any better.

"Lord Wang Feng!" Lakfu and the others saw hope. Who was Lord Wang Feng? They suddenly felt they had a backbone, and some of them began to shout excitedly. Even pirates dared not truly offend the three major royal clans of the sea. If the royal family got angry, it would spell trouble for the pirates.

"Yes, yes! We are a caravan of the mermaid royal clan, and Lord Wang Feng is... of the mermaid royal clan..."

Smack, smack, smack, smack!

Before they could finish, a whip lashed out, striking the captives and causing them to cry out in pain. The pirates guarding the captives shouted, "Want to feed the fish now? Shut your mouths! Do you think you have a say?!"

Sessius looked at Wang Feng's tattoo with interest. It seemed to be genuine. "Trying to scare me with the mermaid clan? If you all die, who will know?"

Wang Feng feared those who didn't speak. As long as they were willing to communicate, things could be resolved. He smiled calmly, "Captain Sessius, this contract is linked to a mermaid princess. I'm sure you understand that if anything happens to me, she will immediately sense it. Such a big deal, the sea folk will surely investigate. Also, my wife, though injured, is still a peak ghost-level expert. If she decides to fight to the death, she'll at least leave you with some injuries. Why make things difficult? We all have our struggles, and your men are just seeking wealth."

Karida understood that Wang Feng was buying her time. She remained silent, trying to stabilize her soul power. Strangely, her injuries didn't seem as severe as she had thought. Could this boy's soul power have healing properties?

Sessius looked at Karida, frowning slightly. He knew about the mermaid blessing, which was said to be bestowed only by a mermaid's first kiss and must come from the royal family. Pirates often dreaded such hostages; killing them was out of the question, and keeping them safe was risky. They might seek retribution. Moreover, the woman was strong. If it came to a desperate fight, he might get injured, and an injured pirate was extremely dangerous.

The pirate ship was eerily quiet. Karida was speechless. What was supposed to be a situation with the pirates holding all the cards had somehow shifted in their favor due to this man's silver tongue. ...Silver tongue... Karida suddenly blushed, this scoundrel.

Sisis's expression was unpredictable, and he suddenly sighed, "You make a good point. With a ghost-level expert protecting you, you must have some status. Originally, I would have just sold you, but now I've decided to eliminate you!"

Soul power began to emanate from Sisis, and a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire pirate ship. Ordinary people were pressed to the ground, and Karida's expression grew serious. This was a half-orc with awakened bloodline, clearly skilled in soul power. Essentially, half-orcs inherited the best traits of both humans and orcs.

Old Wang was taken aback. "This is not how things usually go! If you kill me, the mermaid race will never let you rest!"

"Ha, I'd like to see if the mermaids' blessing can pinpoint me so accurately!" Sisis decided to go all in; it was better to deal with the problem decisively than leave any lingering threats.

Wang Feng wanted to say more, but Karida stepped forward, shielding him behind her. "Find an opportunity to escape, don't worry about me."

Karida knew there was no peaceful resolution. Even if she were uninjured, she might not have the upper hand against this man, especially at sea. Her only hope was to give Wang Feng a chance to escape, where his underwater survival skills could help him get away.

Old Wang gritted his teeth. There was no way out. Wang Feng threw out a soul beast card contributed by Lakfu, summoning the Snow Wolf King. He then took out an oil lamp and conjured fifty ice bees to surround them. It was time to fight with everything they had!

Life and death, nothing to fear; if you don't like it, fight!

Sisis laughed. A tiger-level demon beast and some wolf-level ice bees—these were not enough to even be considered a challenge. The pirates around them also laughed, showing no intention of helping. They knew their leader's strength all too well.

With a clatter, a plaque fell to the ground, brought out by the oil lamp.

The tension between the two sides was palpable. Karida was like a drawn sword, and Wang Feng, though outwardly brave, was inwardly trembling. The initiative was entirely with Sisis... Suddenly, Sisis reined in his aura and wore a strange expression. "Cough, cough... You're right, there's nothing that can't be negotiated. Let's talk."

This sudden change caught everyone off guard, including Wang Feng and Karida, as well as the pirates. What was going on?

What did the boss mean by this?

Wang Feng looked at Karida, who shook her head. Wang Feng shrugged indifferently. "Exactly, why resort to violence? When you're out, you rely on friends. I'll talk with you!"

There was no choice but to talk; Karida was in no condition to fight anymore.

"Come, to my captain’s quarters." Sessys suddenly became calm. "Keep an eye on them all!" He turned and glared at the other pirates, saying, "No one is to move without my order!"

All the pirates and captives were dumbfounded, unsure of what was happening, but the captain's command was absolute. The deck fell silent instantly, with everyone standing awkwardly in place, not daring to make a single move.

... In the captain’s quarters.

To be honest, Wang Feng was a bit nervous. Having the Worm Deity Seed was one thing, but a single worm embryo was practically useless against top-tier experts. Survival and growth were the key, but damn it, you need to give me time to grow.

What the hell, coming straight up against a Ghost-level half-orc, how am I supposed to handle this?

Damn, could this guy have a thing for me?

In broad daylight, the windows of this room were covered with black curtains, not letting even a sliver of sunlight through. My skin is so delicate.

What the hell!