The Consequences Would Be Unthinkable!

Lin Xia's heart skipped a beat; Jixiang really knew!

And it looks so familiar!

Jixiang slowly withdrew her gaze and looked at Lin Xia again, her eyes becoming unusually serious, even carrying a hint of warning.

"You want to go to Purple Pearl Island to find your companions? I advise you to think twice."

Why?

Lin Xia pressed for confirmation, already having a guess in mind but needing to verify it.

Jixiang's lips seemed to purse down very slightly, which was his way of expressing seriousness.

"Because the Purple Pearl Pirate Crew is the absolute overlord of this coastal waters. Haider isn't lying to you; they have over three thousand men, including more than two hundred Sea Soul Master. Their captain, Zi Zhenzhu... is an extremely dangerous woman."

He paused, seemingly considering his words.

"She is incredibly powerful, a level 73 Power Attack System Battle Soul Saint. Moreover... her methods of ruling the pirate crew are extremely ruthless. Even a desperate criminal like Haider can only wag his tail and beg for mercy in front of her."

Lin Xia's eyes were sharp.

"So, you think my companion will be in a very bad situation if they are discovered?"

"It's not bad."

The Jixiang sound was resolute.

"It's a near-certain death. The Purple Pearl Pirate Crew lives by plundering, and their methods are ruthless. They show no mercy to lone individuals, especially outsiders like you who are clearly Land Soul Master. You'll either be enslaved or... become food for sea beasts. Especially..."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping across Lin Xia's face.

"A woman of exceptional beauty."

A chilling coldness instantly rose up Lin Xia's spine.

He dared not think about the consequences of Hu Liena, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling... falling into the hands of pirates!

Xie Yue and Yan would never surrender without a fight!

Once the conflict breaks out, facing thousands of pirates and Spirit Saint- level Zi Zhenzhu, their chances of survival are slim!

"I have to go!"

Lin Xia's voice was resolute and unwavering, and her Soul Emperor- level Soul Power unconsciously fluctuated slightly, causing the surrounding air to freeze for a moment.

"All right."

The Jixiang sound returned to its usual calm, but beneath this calm lay a complex meaning.

"Actually, Purple Pearl Island is right here."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xia's pupils contracted slightly, and her gaze instantly swept over the seemingly ordinary fishing village, the woods, and the distant coastline.

There were no high walls or fortified checkpoints as I had imagined; only scattered wooden houses and hanging purple lanterns exuded an unusual festive atmosphere.

Why did Jixiang previously say "a day and a half's flight southeast"? Was it to protect itself?

Or is there another reason?

But at this moment, the urgency to find companions overwhelmed all doubts.

He Sheer Force suppressed the urge to ask further questions, simply nodding heavily and casting his piercing gaze into the depths of the village.

"Take me to see her."

Jixiang said no more and turned to lead the way.

Lin Xia took a deep breath, deeply restraining the surging Soul Power within her body that had just broken through to the level 60 Soul Emperor, leaving only that heavy worry and unwavering determination.

Our comrades' fate is unknown; time is of the essence!

The two walked along the village path into the village, their feet sinking into the soft sand.

The pirates who passed by, whether they were strong men carrying fishing nets back, women sitting in front of their doors mending clothes, or teenagers chasing and playing, all greeted Jixiang warmly.

"Jixiang morning, Divine Physician Jixiang!"

"Dr. Ji, thanks to your medicine last time, my father's leg is completely healed!"

"Brother Jixiang, look! Aren't the seashells I picked up pretty?"

"Miracle doctor, my mother asked me to bring you this basket of freshly picked fruit..."

Greetings rose and fell, filled with sincere gratitude and warmth. A burly man chopping wood saw Jixiang, immediately put down his axe, and called out in a gruff but respectful voice:

"Divine Doctor Ji! The ointment you gave me last time was amazing! The festering sores on my arm haven't left any scars at all!"

He even rolled up his sleeves to show off his smooth skin.

An elderly woman with white hair, leaning shakily on her cane, came out of the house. Her cloudy eyes lit up when she saw Jixiang, and she took Jixiang's hand, chattering away.

"Little Jixiang, you've finally arrived! This old woman has been feeling a bit tight in her chest these past few days, could you take a look..."

Jixiang patiently stopped and gently comforted her, promising to visit her later.

The old woman finally let go, satisfied, her wrinkled face full of trust.

These scenes, witnessed by Lin Xia, gave him a deeper understanding of Jixiang's identity.

This seemingly ordinary young man held such a transcendent and beloved position among these fierce pirates. He was not merely "slightly knowledgeable in medicine"; his presence was an indispensable, warm ray of light, saving lives, on this island where plunder and violence were the norm.

This prestige may be more powerful than he imagined.

As they walked, Jixiang's deep and clear voice reached Lin Xia's ears, as if introducing him to the "dragon's den and tiger's lair" he was about to enter:

"There are approximately three thousand pirates permanently stationed on Purple Pearl Island, of whom about fifteen hundred are capable of combat. The core strength consists of two hundred Sea Soul Master. The most powerful is the captain, Zi Zhenzhu herself. She is a level sixty-eight Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor, and her Martial Soul is the Purple Pearl Shell, which is both offensive and defensive, and she is especially skilled in Water-type Soul Skill and powerful physical impacts."

"It was precisely through her absolute strength and ruthless methods that she secured her position as captain. Under her command are four Soul Kings of level 50 or higher, her capable lieutenants, each in charge of different fleets and affairs."

"There are more than forty ships of various sizes on the island, the largest of which is the flagship 'Zi Zhenzhu,' which can accommodate five hundred pirates. It is the ship of our captain, Zi Zhenzhu. The ship is sturdy and equipped with specially made Soul Cannon. It is famous in the surrounding waters and is the symbol of our pirate crew."

Although her body had recovered to its peak condition, even surpassing its former state, Lin Xia's worries remained undiminished.

Images of his companions kept flashing through his mind.

Hu Liena's charm and stubbornness, Xie Yue's arrogance and protectiveness, Yan's temper and loyalty, Dugu Yan's cold beauty and ruthlessness, Ye Lingling's gentleness and resilience... None of them can swim!

In the merciless embrace of the sea, even if Soul Master's physique far surpasses that of an ordinary person, allowing them to temporarily hold their breath or float on water using their Soul Power, after more than ten days, the lack of food, fresh water, and the continuous depletion of physical strength, not to mention the most terrifying thing—the ubiquitous, ferocious, and cunning Sea Soul Beast!

If this happens, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Lin Xia had made up her mind.

Upon meeting Zi Zhenzhu, no matter how harsh the conditions she proposed, even if it meant paying a huge price or temporarily bowing down, he had to persuade this pirate queen to use her vast fleet and manpower to conduct a full-scale search in this vast and dangerous sea!

Every minute and every second felt like being fried in oil. All he could do now was desperately pray that his companions would be safe and sound.