A Seething Crowd

The Sea Pirate leader looked at Chen Wen and asked in a low voice, "Daoist Priestess Pan, if we go to Japan, then come back, we won't count as Sea Pirates anymore, right?"

Pan Yun looked at Chen Wen.

Chen Wen backed away several steps and raised his head to gaze at the sky, as though the heavens were especially beautiful today.

Pan Yun nodded at the Sea Pirate leader. "Once the maritime ban is lifted, you can return on my ship and be counted as law-abiding citizens."

The Sea Pirates' eyes lit up.

"Your crimes in name may be erased, but the sins in your hearts will follow you forever. Do not forget the evils you once committed. Repent with sincerity."

The Sea Pirates all agreed.

Those willing to seek their fortunes in Japan naturally existed, but there were also those who remained stubbornly unrepentant and insisted on squatting on the island to rob passing ships.

So, for the future safety of merchant vessels, Pan Yun helped Chen Wen wipe them out.

Unfortunately, other than earning Chen Wen some military merit, there had not been the slightest gain.

These Sea Pirates were all very poor.

Thus, after taking a lap around the sea and returning, Pan Yun was in a rather bad mood. Then, while she was in that bad mood, someone delivered a letter.

Pan Yun read Chen Xun's letter back and forth twice, then looked up at Xue Shao, who stood facing the sea.

Xue Shao seemed to sense her gaze and turned around. "What is it?"

Pan Yun casually handed him the letter. "Congratulations. Your Uncle has been reinstated. Chen Xun wants to cooperate with us."

Xue Shao finished reading the letter and chuckled. "He wants to cooperate with you."

He folded the letter and returned