From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

On the sea, dark shadows approached rapidly, growing larger as they came closer, like evil spirits emerging from the depths of hell, carrying a ferocious aura that devoured everything.

The number of pirate ships was several times greater than before, a dark mass that blotted out the sky, like a locust swarm sweeping across the land, rushing in with overwhelming force.

"Damn, this is serious!" First Mate Lin couldn't help but swear, his palms sweating.

The other crew members also looked grave, gripping their weapons tightly as if facing a formidable enemy.

The roar of artillery was deafening, the air was thick with smoke, and the pungent smell of gunpowder filled the air.

The shells exploded on the sea, creating towering waves that rocked the ship violently, as if it would be swallowed up by the waves at any moment.

The sounds of explosions, shouts, and waves mingled together, creating a breathtaking symphony.

Yan Ruyu frowned, her eyes sharp as she scanned her surroundings.

She astutely noticed that the pirate ship's attack was not focused on the bow, but on the stern!

"What are they trying to do?" she murmured to herself, a hint of doubt rising in her mind.

The crew members noticed this as well and cast puzzled glances at them.

Near the stern, the artillery fire intensified, explosions rang out one after another, and columns of water shot into the sky, almost submerging the stern.

"Could it be... that there's some secret at the stern?" Yan Ruyu's heart skipped a beat, and a bold idea flashed through her mind.

"First Mate Lin! Take a few men and come with me to the stern!" Yan Ruyu's tone was firm and left no room for argument.

First mate Lin and the others followed closely behind, braving a hail of bullets, and stumbled their way to the stern of the ship.

Yan Ruyu's eyes flashed like lightning as she quickly scanned her surroundings. Finally, among a pile of miscellaneous items, she discovered a wooden box tightly wrapped in a waterproof cloth.

A thought struck her, and she ripped open the waterproof cloth, revealing the rustic wooden box inside.

Upon opening the wooden box, a yellowed parchment scroll came into view, densely covered with various nautical marks and mysterious symbols.

"Fantastic! Looks like we're going to strike it rich!" Yan Ruyu's lips curled into a smug smile, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

This is the treasure map she has been searching for!

Meanwhile, on the pirate ship, Black Shark was observing the situation through binoculars.

When he saw the parchment scroll in Yan Ruyu's hand, his face instantly turned ashen, and he gritted his teeth and growled, "Damn it! She found out!" He swung his hand sharply, "Charge! Take back the treasure map!"

Upon seeing this, the pirates, as if injected with adrenaline, roared and charged toward the ship where Yan Ruyu was.

"Protect the treasure map!" First mate Lin roared, drawing his sword from his waist and standing in front of Yan Ruyu.

The other crew members also drew their weapons and engaged in fierce combat with the pirates who charged at them.

Xu, the male protagonist, appeared beside Yan Ruyu at some unknown time, protecting her behind him. His long sword flashed with cold light, each move deadly, like a god of death descending to earth. Wherever he went, pirates fell one after another.

"Yu'er, don't be afraid, I'm here," he said softly.

Looking at Xu's imposing figure, Yan Ruyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She smiled gently and said, "I believe in you."

The two stood back to back, working in perfect harmony, as if they were one, repelling the pirates who charged at them one by one.

During the fierce battle, the male protagonist Xu suddenly groaned as his arm was slashed by the pirate's knife, and blood instantly stained his sleeve.

"Young Master Xu!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed in surprise, and quickly took out a handkerchief from her bosom to bandage his wound.

"I'm fine." Xu, the male protagonist, smiled gently despite the pain. "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Just then, a tall figure leaped off the pirate ship and landed steadily on the deck.

The newcomer was Black Shark. His gaze was menacing as he stared at the treasure map in Yan Ruyu's hand, and he sneered, "Little girl, if you know what's good for you, hand over the treasure map, otherwise..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly drew the curved sword from his waist and pointed it directly at Yan Ruyu...

Black Shark moved with lightning speed, his curved blade slicing through the air with a sharp whistling sound, aiming straight for Yan Ruyu's throat.

The blade was sharp and cold, and Yan Ruyu could even feel the aura of death emanating from it.

With lightning speed, the male protagonist blocked with his longsword, and sparks flew everywhere with a clang.

Black Shark sneered, "You think you can stop me?" His figure was ghostly, his swordsmanship was cunning and ruthless, and every move was deadly.

Although the male protagonist Xu is skilled in martial arts, he gradually feels powerless in the face of such a powerful enemy.

Yan Ruyu dared not be careless, dodging the black shark's attacks while looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

The fighting around them intensified, with flashing swords and deafening shouts of battle.

Although the crew fought bravely, the pirates outnumbered them and they gradually lost ground.

"Yu'er, are you ready?" the male protagonist suddenly shouted.

Yan Ruyu understood immediately and nodded, "Ready!"

The male protagonist, Xu, feinted a move, forcing Black Shark to retreat. Yan Ruyu seized the opportunity and silently recited the system command: "Activate skill - Thunderous Might!"

In an instant, the weather changed dramatically, and a dazzling bolt of lightning struck Black Shark directly!

Black Shark let out a miserable cry, his whole body convulsed, and the scimitar in his hand fell to the ground.

"That's it? I thought he was some kind of expert, but he's just a weakling!" Yan Ruyu raised her chin arrogantly and glanced disdainfully at Black Shark lying on the ground.

Seeing this, the crew's morale soared, and they erupted in deafening cheers.

The pirates were terrified and fled into the sea.

Yan Ruyu unfolded the parchment scroll and carefully studied the nautical marks and mysterious symbols on it.

The sea is surging and the horizon stretches to the horizon, seemingly connecting to another world.

The ship slowly sailed in the direction indicated by the nautical chart. Yan Ruyu looked at the chart in her hand and suddenly said, "Something seems off about this area of ​​the sea..."