The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunqing's expression changed.

"Sea beast tattoos? It's them..."

"Your Highness, it's those pirates!" Mo Nan, standing behind him, also realized something.

An ominous premonition welled up in Xiao Yunqing's heart.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he turned around abruptly, giving orders to those behind him.

"Mo Nan, pass down the order to deploy all warships for a comprehensive search at sea."

Whether it's a place full of reefs or the area around those hidden islands, you need to check carefully.

"Find them even if you have to dig three feet into the ground!"

"Yes, Master!" Mo Nan clasped his hands in acceptance and quickly turned to leave.

Xiao Yunqing turned her gaze to the guards beside her.

“Take these people away and interrogate them thoroughly.”

We must extract useful information from them and find out exactly where their hideout is!

The guards echoed in unison and quickly dragged the several pirates, who were bound hand and foot, away.

Xiao Yunqing stood on the shore, gazing at the vast sea before her.

His gaze was deep and cold.

It was as if it could penetrate the vast ocean and find the pirates' tracks directly.

"Yuge, you must be safe..."

He muttered to himself, his clenched fists turning white at the knuckles from the force.

At this moment, Lin Qingzhou and Lu Ziheng followed their trail and came looking for them.

Upon not seeing Lin Yuge, the two immediately changed their expressions.

Lin Qingzhou's face grew even paler.

She asked anxiously, "Chika, where's my little sister?"

Qianxia shook her head. "I'm sorry, young master. I couldn't stop them."

Lin Qingzhou took a step back, her body swaying slightly, her eyes filled with despair and self-blame.

"It's all my fault. I failed to protect her."

His voice was hoarse, filled with endless pain.

Lu Ziheng frowned, a rare hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

"Who is so arrogant as to kidnap someone in broad daylight?"

Xiao Yunqing came to her senses.

He frowned as he looked at the injuries on Lin Qingzhou and the others.

He said coldly, "Cousin, I will take men to find Yuge. You take them to treat their wounds first."

Seeing his solemn expression, Lu Ziheng and the others knew that he had made up his mind.

Lin Qingzhou stubbornly shook his head.

"No, I can't wait. My little sister is waiting for us to rescue her!"

His eyes were filled with urgency and determination, as if he had already put the pain behind him.

Xiao Yunqing frowned even more deeply.

"You're only a burden to us in this state. Yuge needs you to be safe and sound."

He looked at Lu Ziheng, hoping he could persuade Lin Qingzhou to stay.

Lu Ziheng grasped Lin Qingzhou's shoulder.

"Qingzhou, calm down. Let's treat your injuries first, and then we'll meet up with Yunqing. Acting impulsively now will not help."

Lin Qingzhou's body trembled slightly.

Ultimately, persuaded by Lu Ziheng, she reluctantly followed to have her wound treated.

At this moment, Lin Yuge awoke in the dimly lit cabin.

Her head was dizzy and throbbing, and she tried to clear her mind.

I moved my body a little and felt that I was fine.

My hands and feet were a little numb from being tied up with ropes.

She frowned slightly, feeling the swaying beneath her, guessing that she had been taken aboard the ship by those people.

She didn't know where those people would take her.

She quickly surveyed her surroundings.

This must be the ship's hold, surrounded by piles of miscellaneous items and fish nets that reek of fish.

In the corner were several wooden barrels, each about half a person's height, which made a dull thud as the boat rocked.

Lin Yuge's heart tightened; she knew her current situation was extremely dangerous.

The faint sounds of their vulgar conversation could be heard outside.

She held her breath and listened carefully.

"Brother Dao, what do you think Boss Hu is thinking? Why did he make us go through all this trouble to capture such a little girl!"

"They ruined Boss Hu's plans, causing him to lose his account books. That official has declared he'll arrest them and take them back to vent his anger!"

Unfortunately, they only managed to capture this girl.

Old Hu is hoping to catch them and atone for his crimes in front of the adults! If we don't handle this well, none of us will escape unscathed.”

Dao Ge's voice was hoarse, with a hint of ruthlessness in his tone.

"Is it really worth making such a fuss over just an account book?"

"What secrets are hidden in that ledger?" another pirate asked, his face full of doubt.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just do as Boss Hu tells you to do."

"Once we deal with this girl, maybe Boss Hu will be in a good mood and give us a bigger share of the treasure."

Brother Dao waved his hand impatiently.

After that, the group changed the subject.

They began to talk about the treasures and wines they had recently plundered, laughing wildly.

Lin Yuge heard them mention the account book.

I couldn't help but recall the treasure found in the cave and the pirates who caught up with us later.

Didn't Xiao Yunqing's subordinates say that one of them ran away that time?

It seems that person saw her and her older brother somewhere and came looking for revenge.

But who is that person?

After an unknown amount of time, the boat suddenly rocked, indicating that it had reached the shore.

Lin Yuge quickly closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, and pretended to still be unconscious.

I felt like I was being carried on someone's back.

My body jolted violently with the man's footsteps, and my stomach churned violently.

The surrounding air seemed to have changed.

It carries the salty dampness of the sea and the unique scent of vegetation found on the island.

She tried to relax her body, but her mind was extremely tense.

The sounds of pirates' chaotic footsteps and heavy breathing filled my ears.

They appeared to be moving quickly in a certain direction.

Lin Yuge felt as if she had been taken to a place where the terrain was gradually rising.

Occasionally, a twig would brush against her body, causing a slight sting.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the surroundings suddenly became lively.

Rough laughter, shouts, and the clanging of metal could be heard from time to time.

It was as if a chaotic carnival was taking place here.

The air was filled with the aroma of roasted meat and the pungent smell of alcohol.

Surrounded by a cacophony of voices, I wondered if I'd been taken to a pirate's lair!

She felt that someone was looking at her.

Those gazes, as if they were tangible, roamed over her.

Suddenly, a pirate shouted at the top of his lungs, "This little girl looks so delicate and fair-skinned!"

Once the boss has dealt with it, we can all have a good laugh too.

The others burst into laughter, their laughter filled with greed and malice.

Lin Yuge clenched her fists, secretly plotting how to escape this dangerous situation.

She was soon taken to a dark and damp cave.

The man threw her heavily to the ground.

She almost cried out when she fell, but luckily she bit her lip in time.

"Keep an eye on her, we'll deal with her when Boss Hu gets back," Brother Dao said viciously.

His gaze lingered on Lin Yuge for a moment.

That gaze was as cold as a physical object, carrying undisguised malice.

The pirates left one by one, leaving only a small henchman with a pockmarked face to guard them.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, Lin Yuge slowly opened her eyes and looked around.

The cave walls were covered with moss.

Water droplets fell from the cave ceiling, their dripping sound exceptionally clear in the silence.

My eyes inadvertently swept over a sharp stone in the corner.

She moved her body carefully, trying not to make a sound.

Finally, she gripped the stone tightly, groping with both hands.

They began cutting the ropes binding their hands, one by one.

Every movement made her heart race.

The rope was very tough, and its rough surface made her wrists burn, but she dared not stop for even a moment.

As time went by, the rope finally began to loosen slightly.

A glimmer of hope flashed in Lin Yuge's eyes.

His hands moved faster and faster, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Just then, a series of noisy footsteps came from outside the cave.

It seemed someone was walking towards the cave, and her heart jumped into her throat.