"What... what did you just say?!"
Zhang Yan was startled. She took a step closer and asked sharply.
"Those three mysterious figures from the fortress... are they here for the Dragon God?!"
When Janet saw Zhang Yan's reaction, it was as if she had seen an angel beckoning to her, and she nodded frantically.
"Yes, yes, yes! It's absolutely true, Sister Zhang!"
"The intelligence my mole planted in Deep Pool Fortress sent back says those three men are specifically after the Dragon God!"
"Please spare my life, and I can continue to use my intelligence network to gather information for you! Please don't kill me, okay?!"
Because her upper body was still bound by the [Cosmic Ring], Janet had no regard for her appearance at this moment.
To survive, she writhed like a maggot on the deck until she reached Zhang Yan's feet.
He then stuck out his tongue and began to polish Zhang Yan's shoes, his flattery reaching its peak.
Seeing that the other party's cowardly appearance didn't seem like someone who would dare to lie, Zhang Yan removed the Godslayer Spear that was pressed against the other party's neck.
With a casual gesture, he retrieved the [Cosmic Ring] back into his hand.
"I'm asking you, is there any other more specific information about the Dragon God?"
Zhang Yan asked coldly.
Janet, now freed from her restraints, quickly knelt on the ground and shook her head vigorously like a rattle-drum.
"Sister Zhang is out of the picture for now! This is the latest news I've received, it's been less than a day!"
"If we want to get their specific plans and intelligence, we have to send an inside agent to find out in person."
"But the problem is, Duanlang has now placed the Deep Pool Fortress under complete martial law; not even a fly can get in."
"All my connections are useless now; I can't contact my inside contacts at all!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan's eyes sharpened, and the Godslayer Spear she had just retrieved was once again aimed at Janet's forehead.
You dare to play me?
Zhang Yan gritted her teeth, "If I can't get any intelligence, what use is a piece of trash like you? I might as well just stab you to death!"
"No, no, no! Sister Zhang, please don't worry!"
Janet was terrified and grabbed Zhang Yan's leg, screaming in agony.
"There is a solution! Do you remember Song Gongyao, whom I just told you about?!"
Zhang Yan narrowed her eyes slightly. "Oh?"
"You mean that pirate captain who planned to sell out his sworn sisters and become a lackey of the imperial court?"
"That's right! It's her!"
Janet explained quickly.
"Since we can't get into Deep Pool Fortress right now, we can try secretly bribing those unsuspecting pirates under Song Gongyao's command!"
"Wait until Song Gongyao formally accepts the imperial decree granting him amnesty!"
"When we lead the troops into Deep Pool Fortress, we can slip our own people in with us!"
"Then, wouldn't it be perfectly logical for us to pass messages to our inside contact, or even cause trouble directly inside the fortress?"
"This is currently the only way to infiltrate the fortress!"
"Sister Zhang, is this alright?"
Janet looked up at Zhang Yan pitifully, her eyes full of pleading.
Zhang Yan rubbed her chin, carefully considering the other party's proposal in her mind.
Ultimately, she decided the plan was feasible.
She had heard a little about that [General Duanlang] before, when she was working as a music box maker.
That was a Demigod- level monster who had lived for over a thousand years; he was simply not someone I, who had just been promoted to the Special Grade, could withstand head-on.
Following Song Gongyao's plan for amnesty, the safest approach is to take advantage of the chaos and send in new traitors.
We absolutely cannot let our impulsiveness ruin Dragon God's important plans!
"Okay, at least you're not completely brainless."
Zhang Yan sheathed the Godslayer Spear and said coldly, "Your dog's life is spared for now."
Janet felt as if she had been granted a pardon and let out a long sigh of relief.
But a cold, resentful glint flashed deep within her lowered eyes.
"Damn it, a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs!"
"That bitch who somehow gained power by stepping in dog poop dares to humiliate me like this!"
Janet cursed wildly in her mind.
"Once I've calmed down and figured out your background, I'll make you pay a thousandfold for what you've got!"
Although she was seething with hatred inside, Janet's outward actions told a completely different story.
She climbed up Zhang Yan's thigh and, with a beaming smile, began to frantically lick her thigh.
"Thank you so much, Sister Zhang, for sparing my life! Thank you so much, Captain!"
Janet fawned over Zhang Yan, massaging her shoulders like a lackey.
"From this day forward, the Purple Pearl is yours! I am your most loyal first mate!"
"If you tell me to go east, I'll never go west; I'll do anything you ask!"
In Janet's mind, Zhang Yan was essentially a timid and submissive person.
Even if people from the lower classes suddenly gain power and influence, their inherent character is very difficult to change.
If I just swallow my pride and fawn over her for a while, this love-starved and unsophisticated married woman will be satisfied.
He'll definitely become arrogant and treat her with utmost respect, and within a few days he'll consider her a trusted confidante.
"Then, when you let your guard down in front of me!"
"This is the moment when I'll personally overthrow your rule! Hahaha!"
Janet was making her own plans.
However, Zhang Yan's reaction after hearing her declaration of loyalty was completely unexpected by Janet.
Zhang Yan did not show the magnanimity she had imagined.
Instead, he went along with her suggestion and took the opportunity to back down.
Okay~
Zhang Yan raised one eyebrow, extended her finger to lift Janet's chin, and said in a playful tone.
"Since you're so understanding, from today onwards, you'll be my first mate."
"However, as my first mate, your work arrangements are as follows..."
"Every morning from six to noon, bring me a toothbrush and scrub every crevice of the deck clean!"
"From noon to 6 pm, go to the kitchen and lick all the plates on the ship clean, and while you're at it, hand wash my clothes!"
"As for 6 PM to midnight..."
Zhang Yan's smile grew increasingly sinister. "You'll stand at the head of my bed and act as my [music box]."
"Don't stop, don't sing off-key! If you dare shut up while I'm not asleep, I'll use this gun to poke eight sound holes through your body!"
"Your private rest time is from midnight to 6 a. m. every day."
"How about it? Am I, the new captain, kind enough?"
Zhang Yan herself was taken aback when she said those words.
She remembered the words the Dragon God had thrown at her before he left. "If you're going to be an undercover agent, be the most ruthless and arrogant one!"
I must say, the feeling of turning the tables and taking control, of ruthlessly crushing and exploiting those who once oppressed me...
This is so awesome!
Zhang Yan felt as if she had opened the door to New World!
A wife who has been repressed for years, after being exposed to stimulation and power!
That involuntary, irresistible pleasure was coursing through her veins.
Janet was stunned when she heard the schedule and screamed on the spot.
What?! Working eighteen hours a day?!
What kind of insane, modified version of 996 is this?!
Zhang Yan's face darkened, and her eyes swept over Janet like knives.
"What? You don't want to? Then I'll send you on your way right now?"
"I... I do! I do!"
Janet shuddered in fright, on the verge of tears, forced to swallow her bitterness.
But in her heart, she roared, "You psychopathic, poisonous woman!"
"How dare you treat this captain like a music box?!"
"Fine! You just wait and see how I'll find an opportunity to assassinate you while I'm being your music box tonight!"
Janet's inner desire to be a double agent is rising to an unprecedented level!
But just then...
"Captain! Something's wrong! There's a situation!"
A skeleton crew member who had just been hung on the mast like a sack to be exposed to the sea breeze suddenly screamed in terror.
"A... a ship is coming!!!"
"Who?!"
Zhang Yan and Janet turned their heads almost simultaneously, looking in the direction the skeleton sailor was pointing.
From the depths of the dark sea fog, it was clear that there was more than just one ship approaching!
Instead, it was a giant black wooden sailboat, and on either side of its enormous shadow...
And following behind were countless small boats!
The entire fleet cut through the waves, exuding a murderous aura!
On the huge black canvas at the very top of that large ship were five imposing characters!
Janet was still plotting how to assassinate Zhang Yan.
The moment I saw that flag, I instantly switched to battle mode.
"Lianghai Pirate Group..."