Where Did You Get the Courage?

"Grown ups!"

Inside the cabin, the scarred man knelt respectfully on one knee before Russell.

His name was Tai Huang, one of the Nine Pirate Kings, and the second-in-command of the Pirate King of Singapore, Xiao Feng. He was originally a trusted bodyguard of Xiao Feng, and was appreciated by Xiao Feng for his commendable loyalty, so he was appointed as the captain of a raiding ship to plunder merchant ships passing by.

With his excellent eloquence, extraordinary wisdom, outstanding appearance, and exceptional character, Russell exuded Overlord Aura, successfully winning over this general and causing him to abandon his evil ways and submit to him.

Through Tai Huang's narration, Russell quickly realized that he was in the world of Pirates of the Caribbean!

A world where removing the word "pirate" would result in a 404 error.

This was the fastest Russell ever confirmed the world, mainly because Captain Jack's charming and seductive pirate image was so deeply ingrained in people's minds that even some supporting characters became well-known.

For example, the former boss of Tai Huang, the Pirate King of Singapore Xiao Feng, was a legendary figure. He was originally a great hero who was famous throughout the martial arts world and was invincible in casinos. However, because his image of holding a toothpick and wearing a white scarf was too arrogant, he fell out with his own brother over a woman and was driven out of the mainland. He couldn't even drive a race car and ended up as a pirate.

That's right, it's legendary!

This Chinese pirate, who entrenched himself in the South China Sea and the waters off Singapore, controlled the vital sea routes to the East. He commanded a fleet of pirates and was a powerful figure, known as the South China Sea Pirate King Whip of the South China Sea.

In terms of personality, he was a typical pirate: ruthless, mercenary, and fond of torturing people to death.

Upon hearing that Xiao Feng was still alive, Russell roughly guessed the current timeline, which should be between the first three movies. To be more specific, he would need to know Captain Jack's current whereabouts.

"Tai Huang, take me to see Xiao Feng. I have important information to report to him privately." Russell thought for a moment. No matter which timeline the current plot is in, Xiao Feng's identity Pirate King is very important. Controlling him will help him complete the World Quest.

"Yes, sir!" Tai Huang bowed his head and accepted the order, but remained kneeling on one knee without moving.

"What's wrong? Didn't you understand what I said?"

"My lord, Xiao Feng is not on the ship. You will have to go ashore to see him."

Tai Huang explained that Xiao Feng was a ruthless pirate in his early years, but after his family and business became large, he stopped going out to sea. He stayed in Singapore's bathhouse, controlling the sea lanes, and successfully transformed into a behind-the-scenes boss, leaving the plundering operations to his subordinates.

"Alright then, let's return to Singapore as soon as possible."

"Clear!"

The Junk ship had set sail to plunder had completed their mission, and even if Russell hadn't said anything, Tai Huang was already preparing to return laden with spoils. Under his loud shouts, the crew cleaned the deck, organized the looted valuables and hostages, lowered the flag, turned the helm, and began their return voyage.

The pirate flag is only raised when the target enters the attack range. As a sign of intimidation and warning, it can make the target surrender and accept the looting.

As one of the Nine Pirate Kings, Xiao Feng has his own unique pirate flag. Russell caught a glimpse of it and saw a purple flag with a golden arm holding a knife.

Sailing on the high seas was not pleasant, at least not for Russell. At first, he was somewhat looking forward to the adventure, but after a while, he found the endless sea monotonous and boring, and he preferred the solid land beneath his feet to the sea.

Because it was returning fully loaded, with the forward hold crammed with 'cargo,' the Junk ship would take two days to return to its home port of Singapore. Tai Huang, being very obsequious, gave Russell his captain's cabin; though called the captain's cabin, it was actually the largest and cleanest room on the ship.

For a modern man like Russell, the room was barely habitable, if one could tolerate the stench.

Tai Huang meticulously prepared dinner, including seafood, fruit, and meat. One of the pirates on board was a cook by trade, and his skills were quite good, perfectly suiting Russell's taste. Of course, rum, which the pirates considered more important than life itself, was also present on the table.

Rum is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane molasses, also known as sugar wine. It has a sweet and fragrant taste and is a purely natural product. Aged rum has an unparalleled flavor.

Piracy was a high-risk profession, with lives constantly at stake. Therefore, after each raid, pirates would squander their spoils, often going hungry for days on end. In this context, relatively inexpensive rum became their preferred choice, especially the cheapest, lowest-quality rum, which was highly favored by pirates.

Russell had never tasted this wine before, and his first impression was that it was quite good. It was delicate, sweet, and had a lingering fragrance. Plus, the alcohol content was low, making it perfect for drinking in large gulps.

After two glasses, Russell's thoughts began to wander again, and the rum in his hand inexplicably reminded him of gin and vodka.

Yes, it's that mysterious black-clad organization that's been shrouded in secrecy for 25 years.

It is said that the code names of important members of the organization are the names of alcoholic beverages, including the world's eight most potent spirits. So the question is, whose code name in the organization is "Shaodaozi" or "Laobaigan"?

Who are Erguotou and Mendaolu?

Under a dark and windy night with a waning moon, a man dressed entirely in black drew a pistol and pressed it against his target's forehead. The darkness concealed his face, revealing only his cold, resolute eyes and his inhuman voice. "I am Mendaolv, here to kill you on that gentleman's orders!"

Just imagining that scene makes Russell feel a surge of excitement; it seems like acting like that would be quite thrilling.

"Sir, I apologize for disturbing you!"

Tai Huang pushed open the door and entered, pulling in a petite Chinese woman. The woman was wearing a short-sleeved shirt and a long skirt, and her eyes were filled with fear as she looked at Russell.

"My lord, I have chosen a maid to serve you your meal." Tai Huang revealed a fawning smile, and a few lewd features appeared on his ferocious face.

Dining!?

Are you sure you just want to have a meal?

Also, before you became a pirate, did you work in a brothel? You seem quite skilled at it!

Russell took a sip of rum, speechless, and then suddenly spat it out when the woman approached. He hadn't thought much of it before because he thought she was petite, but when she got closer and the light shone on her, he realized that she wasn't a woman at all, but a girl, around ten years old.

Loli, or rather, a Qing Dynasty loli!

This is a minimum of three years!

Tai Huang bowed slightly. "Sir, I picked the prettiest one for you from among the hostages. She is the daughter of a wealthy merchant..."

"Roll!"

"..."

"Immediately!" Russell waved his hand, signaling Tai Huang to take the man out.

"Yes... yes." Tai Huang knelt down in fear and trepidation, then suddenly his eyes lit up and he slapped himself hard. "My lord, I understand. I will find you a widow right away."

You don't know anything!

Russell's forehead creased with annoyance. "Stop giving me this nonsense. I'm tired and need to rest. Don't bring anyone in later."

Finally, he glanced at the trembling Little Lori and said in a low Tai Huang, "When you take her back, remember to relay the order. I don't want any beastly things to happen on the ship tonight, otherwise, I will make him worse than a beast forever."

Tai Huang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, glanced regretfully at the Little Lori beside him, and then nodded in response. "Sir, I understand. I will give the order immediately and ensure that your command is fulfilled."

Hey, what's with that regretful look in your eyes? Do you want to merge with a loli?

Damn it, even someone as handsome as me wouldn't dare to say I'd merge with a loli, and you, with your clear and refined appearance, where do you get the courage?

Russell kicked Tai Huang in the face, causing his nose to bleed profusely, and he scrambled away. As for the Little Lori, she was so frightened by Russell's brutal act that she fainted and lay motionless on the floor.

"Are all Chinese people these days obsessed with young girls? Is it some kind of evil legacy from the Three Kingdoms period? But no, there were also people in the Three Kingdoms period who liked married women and older brothers, so this country was destined to perish..."

Russell closed the door, picked up a blanket and covered the little girl with it, then leaned against the headboard, sipping wine and admiring the moon. Bored, he pulled out Clow Cards and released the Thunder Beast, petting the cat while enjoying his wine and the moon.

After a two-day voyage, the Junk ship returned to its base on an island off the coast of Singapore, the territory of Xiao Feng, who controlled the island's trade and was the emperor of the underworld.

The port was anchored with Xiao Feng's pirate fleet, dozens of ships of various sizes, all Chinese-style Junk ship, their purple flags fluttering in the wind, symbolizing Xiao Feng's power.

While anchored, Russell spotted a large Junk ship with red sails, which was Xiao Feng's flagship— the Sea Queen!

This magnificent the Sea Queen, became infamous on the high seas, spreading the cruelty and fear of pirates throughout the South China Sea, from the bays of Siam to Macau, bringing despair to the hearts of every merchant.