The Crown Princess is busy fishing

The night was as dark as ink, and the sea looked like a huge piece of black silk.

Only the ripples left by the small boat gave off a faint glow.

Lin Yuge was breathing rapidly, her clothes soaked with sweat.

She would occasionally look back at the shore, where the pirates' chaotic search was gradually drowned out by the sound of the waves.

After an unknown amount of time, she felt that she had paddled to a relatively safe distance, and then she slowed down her movements slightly.

He slumped on the boat, letting the small boat rise and fall gently on the sea with the waves.

At this moment, a wave of exhaustion washed over her.

But the relief of surviving the ordeal also brought a slight smile to her lips.

Only then did she feel the sharp pain from her injuries.

His hands were covered in bloody marks from the rope, each one a shocking sight.

There were also cuts from stones on his legs and body.

The stinging sensation became more pronounced after being soaked in seawater.

Not to mention the bruises on his back and waist from being hit in the underground river.

Every movement felt like being pricked by countless steel needles.

As the first rays of dawn shone on the sea, she finally spotted a small island.

After rowing closer, Lin Yuge struggled to get ashore.

This place is deserted, with only the sound of waves crashing on the shore and seabirds calling.

She was somewhat lost, completely unaware of where she was.

But at this moment, she simply didn't have the strength to think any further.

I can only rest for a while and let my extremely tired body recover some energy.

Then we need to figure out how to deal with everything that's going to happen next.

Meanwhile, the entire sea area surrounding the South China Sea Prefecture was in an uproar all night because of her kidnapping.

The warships dispatched by Xiao Yunqing shuttled back and forth on the sea, and the torches illuminated the sea surface in a bright red.

Centered on the South China Sea Commandery, warships approached the scattered islands.

The scope gradually expanded.

They have been searching since noon yesterday.

The sky was beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

On a warship, Xiao Yunqing was staring at a nautical chart, tapping lightly with his finger.

Did those people get any answers?

Mo Nan shook his head.

"Those few were just small fry, and it's unclear exactly where they were hiding."

"All we know is that it should be near a sea area shrouded in mist year-round, surrounded by numerous reefs, making it extremely difficult for ships to approach."

Xiao Yunqing frowned, his fingers repeatedly stroking the nautical chart.

Trying to find the places that match the description from those intricate lines and markings.

"Go and find several old fishermen from the surrounding area, offer them a large reward, and make sure they find the location of that sea area," Xiao Yunqing said in a deep voice.

Soon, several old fishermen were brought onto the boat.

They looked at the nautical chart and recalled their past experiences.

One of the old fishermen pointed to a spot with trembling hands.

"Sir, this place seems to be what you described."

I've heard my ancestors say that this place is shrouded in fog year-round, and any ship that gets too close will be smashed to pieces by the hidden reefs.

"That's a cursed place; everyone calls it the Realm of Evil Spirits."

Xiao Yunqing looked in the direction the old fisherman pointed, and saw an area that was somewhat blurry even on the nautical chart.

"Has any of you come close?" Xiao Yunqing asked.

The old fishermen shook their heads, their faces showing fear.

"Sir, that place is very strange; no ship that goes in has ever come out."

"We have been able to stay safe thanks to the admonitions passed down from our ancestors."

Xiao Yunqing frowned slightly, but a resolute look flashed in her eyes.

"Mo Nan, pass down the order: leave half of the warships on standby, and send the rest of the ships to advance at full speed toward the Demon Realm."

Mo Nan clasped his hands in acceptance of the order and quickly relayed the instructions.

In an instant, the warship cut through the waves, its bow cleaving the sea surface, white spray flying to both sides.

The closer you get to the Demon Realm, the colder and more biting the air becomes.

Suddenly, a thick fog rose from the sea.

Visibility gradually decreased.

"Send men ahead to scout the way. The warships disperse and maintain close contact with each other using flag signals and horns."

Xiao Yunqing's eyes were sharp, and he made arrangements in an orderly manner.

"The three warships will travel in a triangular formation, and will look after each other if they encounter danger."

Prepare catapults and crossbows, just in case.

As orders were issued, the soldiers sprang into action.

Xiao Yunqing led the fleet deeper into the Demon Realm.

Deep within the realm of demons, the pirates were on high alert.

They spent a long time dealing with Xiao Yunqing at sea.

I can't understand why the King of Hell suddenly seems to have gone mad.

They searched for them everywhere at all costs.

They even tracked them all the way to this demon realm, which resembled the entrance to hell.

They never imagined that they would be involved in the capture of an ordinary fisherwoman.

But it was this that led Xiao Yunqing here.

In the end, she ran away, leaving him with nothing but loss.

Seeing his men begin to waver, the pirate leader, Old Hu, spat out the straw in his mouth.

He cursed viciously, "What are you afraid of! What's so great about Xiao Yunqing?"

We've been operating in this evil realm for years, why would we be afraid of some outsider?

"If they want to arrest us, they'll have to wait until they can get over the rocky beach."

His eyes were as fierce as a wolf's as he scanned his somewhat wavering subordinates.

At this moment, Lin Yuge, who was hiding on the small island, also noticed that the sea was shrouded in thick fog.

The thick fog acted as a natural barrier, dividing the world into two indistinct parts.

Her condition at the moment was really not very good.

The prolonged period of high mental stress left her exhausted.

Whether it was due to an infection of the wound or fatigue, she had a slight fever.

His forehead was burning hot, his cheeks were flushed, but his body was cold.

She hugged herself tightly, her jaw clenching uncontrollably, and her vision became somewhat blurry.

But she didn't want to die alone on this deserted island; her stubbornness kept her going.

Lin Yuge mustered her strength and tore off a piece of her clothing.

He dipped his finger in the seawater from the shore and applied it to his burning forehead.

The salty seawater irritated the wounds on my hands, causing them to ache slightly.

But she didn't care about any of that; she just hoped to lower her body temperature.

Afterwards, she slowly got up, leaning on a tree beside her.

His eyes searched his surroundings, trying to find something that could heal his wounds.

The deserted island was overgrown with weeds and trees, and her gaze gradually focused on a leaf with serrated edges.

I struggled to walk over, and as I squatted down, a wave of dizziness washed over me.

She shook her head to steady herself.

With trembling hands, I picked a leaf and chewed it in my mouth.

The bitter taste spread in her mouth, and she frowned.

She then applied the chewed leaves to the wound, and the stinging pain made her groan.

At that moment, she felt somewhat fortunate.

When Grandpa Wen asked her to memorize those herbs, she didn't slack off.

Otherwise, we would really be stuck here on this deserted island waiting to die.

Once I felt a little better, I pried a few more oysters off the rocks.

Without thinking twice, I pried open the shell and ate it raw.

As the oyster slid down her throat, she could even feel a slight coolness.

This somewhat relieved the body's heat.

He then staggered toward the small boat hidden behind the rocks.

She must leave here as soon as possible.

This place is not far from that pirate island.

Moreover, she needed to find her way home as soon as possible, and she didn't know how the others were doing.

Visibility was too low in the fog, so she could only row her boat along the island and around its other side.

Head in the opposite direction from Pirate Island.