Qi Ling's decision to recruit the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew was actually just a spur-of-the-moment thing, without any particular intention. After all, aside from her questionable sexual orientation, Zi Zhenzhu was a pretty good person.
More importantly, this is a completely unfamiliar place, making it difficult to develop one's own power. However, if one chooses to form an alliance with a local power, it will undoubtedly be much simpler.
Now that Dragon's Glory and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are cooperating, they are involved in many commercial fields, and the seaside is also a large market. In this way, the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew can get rid of this illegitimate work and get on the right track.
Zi Zhenzhu shared the same idea, which is why the two hit it off and decided to form an alliance.
Three days later, a large ship was sailing swiftly on the sea, its purple sails billowing. It was Zi Zhenzhu's beloved ship, the Zi Zhenzhu, a rather famous vessel in the area.
On the Zi Zhenzhu, the pirates were working enthusiastically. Whenever Qi Ling approached, they would put down their work, stand up straight, and shout to Qi Ling, "Respected Alliance Leader Qi Ling, the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew greets you!"
Everyone was astonished by this bizarre scene, wondering what method Qi Ling had used to subdue these pirates and make them so loyal to her.
Only Qi Ling knew that she hadn't actually done anything. The reason they treated her with such respect was because of Zi Zhenzhu. She didn't know what Zi Zhenzhu had said to these people, but that's how they were when she saw them again.
Qi Ling and her group stood on the deck, gazing into the distance. The thought of arriving at the mysterious Sea God Island and facing various magical trials filled them with excitement and anticipation.
But Oscar was the only one leaning against the railing, dejected. Everyone knew he was like this because he hadn't found his true love, but they had no better reason to comfort him.
"My ship is very fast; we'll reach Sea God Island in just two days," Zi Zhenzhu said. "However, we can't get close to Sea God Island, otherwise it would be a great disrespect to the Sea God. So I'll have to leave you there nearby."
Qi Ling said, "Yes, it's alright. We naturally have a way to get to Sea God Island. We're already very grateful that you took us there."
Zi Zhenzhu laughed and said, "Oh? Qi Ling, I went through all that trouble to bring you here, and you don't even have anything to say? You're leaving, and you're not even going to give me a farewell kiss?"
Over the past few days, everyone has noticed that the female pirate leader clearly has feelings for Qi Ling. However, they've gotten used to it, as this isn't the first time something like this has happened.
Qi Ling retorted irritably, "No way! You should tell me what exactly this Divine Beast you mentioned is."
Upon hearing this question, Zi Zhenzhu immediately became serious, for this was a matter of life and death. She said, "The so-called guardian Divine Beast of the island is a shark that has cultivated for 100,000 years, and it is the most ferocious of all sharks, named the Demon Soul Great White Shark."
"This shark is known as the ocean predator, the most aggressive and ferocious Sea Soul Beast. Even a thousand-year-old Demon Soul Great White Shark can contend with an ordinary ten-thousand-year-old Sea Soul Beast. It is not as large as the Deep Sea Demon Whale, estimated to be around twenty meters long. But its speed is far beyond that of the Deep Sea Demon Whale. Escape from its attack is simply impossible. Moreover, since this guardian Divine Beast settled here, at least several hundred Demon Soul Great White Shark have gathered in the surrounding waters, forming a natural barrier."
Everyone's hearts tightened upon hearing this. Although the Demon Soul Great White Shark didn't possess the terrifying strength of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, its ferocity was in no way inferior! Firstly, its speed was astonishing; no human could possibly outrun it in the ocean.
Secondly, they are social animals; the thought of hundreds of such terrifying sharks attacking simultaneously is terrifying enough.
Ma Hongjun, however, said optimistically, "Oh, it's alright. Boss Qi is a real dragon! As long as we spread our aura, these sharks definitely won't dare to approach us."
Qi Ling said helplessly, "I'm afraid that won't work, Fatty. Not to mention that this is Sea God Island, my aura might not be stronger than the aura of this place itself, and I can't mobilize my Soul Power right now, so I can't scare away these sharks."
Ma Hongjun was dumbfounded and said, "What are we going to do? Hundreds of sharks... My God, with our numbers, we wouldn't even be enough to fill their teeth."
Zi Zhenzhu continued, "Actually, there is a way. Every two weeks, these sharks, led by their leader, go out to sea to fish. The fishing process lasts for about three days, and this is the best time to dive into Sea God Island."
Afterwards, Zi Zhenzhu told everyone about the habits of these sharks, sharing as much information as she knew, because she knew she couldn't stop them, so even helping them avoid the slightest risk was a good thing.
Two days later, the group had approached Sea God Island and could see it in the distance. The Zi Zhenzhu then stopped, unable to go any further.
As Qi Ling and the others were about to leave, Zi Zhenzhu couldn't help but feel endless melancholy. She always thought that she was a heroine who wouldn't be troubled by romantic love, but she never expected that she would have such a day, being so captivated by someone.
Just as everyone was preparing to board the lifeboats to Sea God Island, Zi Zhenzhu suddenly called out, "Wait a minute!"
Then, just as everyone turned to see what was wrong with her, Zi Zhenzhu suddenly rushed over, hugged Qi Ling, and kissed her.
In the past, Qi Ling would have been able to dodge, but in the current situation, he couldn't avoid the attack from Zi Zhenzhu, a Soul Saint, and was immediately kissed.
Zi Zhenzhu's bold move shocked everyone. For a moment, they were all stunned until Zi Zhenzhu looked up, her face flushed, and said, "You absolutely have to come back, otherwise, I'll... I'll go to Sea God Island to find you too!"
After saying this, Zi Zhenzhu dashed into the boat, a rather bold move for someone like her.
Qi Ling took a while to come to her senses, and immediately said to Tang San and the others, "My God, Xiao San, why didn't you stop her?"
Tang San smiled helplessly and said, "Big brother, we thought you would dodge it."
"How am I supposed to dodge in this state!" Qi Ling said speechlessly. "And Jian Lan, why didn't you stop her?"
Jian Lan shrugged and said, "She already told me yesterday that she'd give you her first kiss today. I figured you wouldn't lose out, so I agreed."