Chapter 122 A Generation of Pirates 9 Can fish also feel afraid?
Jian Ziyan has an island, where he hides all the wealth he looted during his years of dominating the sea.
It is said that he also found the treasures left by mermaids thousands of years ago, all hidden on the island. Therefore, Jian Ziyan protected the island as if it were his own life. Even his crew members, except for a few whom he particularly trusted, did not know the true location of the island.
This was a rumor that was spreading widely on the sea. Jian Ziyan never responded or refuted it. Coupled with his vigorous and decisive style as a sea bandit, the rumor was gradually confirmed.
Everyone coveted the island, and even the news from the sea to the land attracted the attention of Penorma.
The latter even spread the rumor that the wealth on the island had accumulated to a terrifying level, and as long as one could obtain the island, even the lowest pirate could immediately become as rich as a country.
Gold is the most coveted thing in the world. Countless people set out to look for Jian Ziyan's treasure. However, although Jian Ziyan became famous at a young age and seemed rebellious, he was actually cautious in everything. After such a long time, no one has been able to find the location of the island.
And now, Jian Ziyan was standing at the bow, looking at the gradually approaching island, with no expression on his face.
He refused Felix's attempt to put his coat on him; he was wearing the navy uniform he had just stolen, and the thought of getting dirty made him feel sick.
He was only wearing a simple white shirt to cover up the mess on his body, and then he stood here, facing all kinds of gazes.
Felix clung tightly to his side. Only he knew that Jian Ziyan, who appeared to be standing straight and tall in front of outsiders, actually had most of his weight resting on him. He used himself as a crutch and managed to avoid falling down.
As soon as the soldiers on the ship saw Felix, they all took a posture as if they were facing a great enemy, but Lun stopped them, so they could only look at him vigilantly. After seeing him standing so closely next to Jian Ziyan, they showed strange expressions again.
They knew that Jian Ziyan was now the person favored by the general, but their general did not stop this and just looked towards the direction of the island with a telescope.
Felix didn't pay too much attention to Lun. In his mind, this man was already a dead man. Now it was because Jian Ziyan wanted him to see what was on the island that he controlled himself and did not insert his claws directly into the man's throat.
He didn't look at anyone else, but just held the blood he had just spit out and gently wiped it on Jian Ziyan's neck, where the bruise was the most serious.
Mermaid's blood has a weak therapeutic effect on humans. Although it is not very obvious, it is better than nothing at this time.
Jian Ziyan didn't care what he was doing. He held Felix's arm tightly, and his heart was far from being as calm as he appeared to be.
"Felix, did you see..." He opened his mouth to ask, but then closed it tiredly, and after a while he said, "Forget it."
Felix understood what he wanted to ask.
"I saw your mother." He thought of the woman who fell into the sea. If he hadn't seen that her face was similar to Jian Ziyan's, he would never have saved her. "She is on this ship. Do you need me to find her?"
"No." Jian Ziyan held him tighter. He carefully glanced in Lun's direction and lowered his voice, "Don't leave my side. Once you get on the island, if you have the chance, run away immediately. They will lose interest after they find out what's on the island, and you have experience surviving on this kind of island. You go hide, and if you have the chance in the future... come out again."
At this time, he didn't think about his own safety at all, and his heart and eyes were full of thoughts about Felix.
He was like a seabird with broken wings, trapped in the devil's cage. The only thing he could do was to rescue his lover and prevent her from suffering the same fate as him.
He didn't mention the word love, not even a glance.
God didn't confront Felix, but he said he loved him in every sentence.
Felix felt a hot and sincere love from Jian Ziyan.
But this realization made him fall into even greater pain. If Jian Ziyan raised his head at this moment, he would see that his face was as pale as a ghost.
He knew what the treasure hidden by Jian Ziyan on the island was, which was enough to prove that he had no connection with the top leaders of Penoma, and might even add a death penalty to his numerous crimes.
He should have investigated this earlier, but he refused to admit that he would be attracted to a human being. He arrogantly believed that whatever happened was under his control...
It was his arrogance and pride that harmed Jian Ziyan and destroyed that unique and precious relationship.
To the extent that until now, he didn't even dare to confess his identity to Jian Ziyan.
How could he explain his repeated suspicions and doubts, as well as his constant indifference?
Once he knows that he is not the lover who needs his protection, or even a fellow tribesman, but just a cold-blooded fish who has deceived him, will he still love himself?
Whenever Felix thought of this possibility, his eyes would blank out and he would subconsciously refuse to think about it.
He could only hold Jian Ziyan's waist and hands, and lower his head to kiss his hair over and over again.
Only by smelling Jian Ziyan's scent could he slightly soothe the uneasiness and tyranny in his heart.
Jian Ziyan acquiesced to his intimate behavior. He looked around and saw ships flying pirate flags appearing on the vast ocean, with only one destination.
He suddenly had the urge to laugh, but as soon as he opened his mouth, blood rushed to his throat, choking him and making him cough.
Felix immediately held him in his arms, and Jian Ziyan did not refuse. He was too weak to stand on his own. Rather than being held in Lun's arms, he would rather rely on Felix.
He had to admit that the appearance of Felix gave him the strength to live again, making him feel that he could not die yet.
As for those who were watching the show, they looked at him as if he had become the general's forbidden delicacy...
Jian Ziyan suppressed his trembling, and a cold, self-deprecating light flashed in the corner of his eyes.
They weren't wrong anyway.
…
The ship slowly approached the shore. Without Lunn's order, the soldiers would not act rashly. They just dropped anchor and lined up in an orderly manner.
Lun En finally turned around and looked at Jian Ziyan. His gaze paused on the two figures standing close to each other, and an unknown light flashed in his eyes.
"After you," he said. "This is your home court."
Felix's whole body was stiff, his nails were sticking out uncontrollably, but were blocked by Jian Ziyan's forward body.
Jian Ziyan walked forward silently, and when he passed by Lun En, he asked him a question softly.
"What would you do if you found out that what you were looking for wasn't on the island?"
Lun's eyes narrowed and he looked at Jian Ziyan with some surprise.
The young man who was covered in bruises by him did not look at him. His weakened face had lost its former sharpness, and his beautiful facial features were completely highlighted. Just looking at his expressionless profile made him feel incomparably moved.
Thinking that this young man completely belonged to him, Lun was in a very good mood. He ignored the fish next to him and put on his polite appearance again.
"Don't have what I'm looking for? Do you mean you want to use it to honor your mother?"
Jian Ziyan didn't say anything. He turned around and saw his mother walking towards him and standing beside him.
"Mom," he whispered, "You are the most qualified pirate. Dad and I are not as good as you."
Jian Anyi looked at him with complicated eyes, her gaze flickered across his exposed neck, and said, "I just want to survive."
"Survive." Jian Ziyan looked towards the dense trees on the island and was distracted for a moment.
"...Yes, who doesn't want to live?"
He had no blame or resentment, and even the previous pain and confusion were gone. He calmly held his breath and walked off the boat.
At this time, there were many people surrounding, including navy and pirates.
For the first time ever, the navy and the pirates coexisted peacefully, all for his treasure. This scene made him feel funny, ridiculous, and full of irony.
Everyone was looking at him. The long-rumored treasure was finally going to be revealed to the world, and there was an unconcealable enthusiasm in everyone's eyes.
Except for Felix.
Jian Ziyan held Felix tightly and took a few steps forward.
Then he gathered a little strength and a clear bird song sound came out of his mouth.
Everyone was stunned.
Jian Ziyan imitated the sound of birds, with the tone rising and falling, as if he was singing a cheerful song.
A moment later, as everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, the bushes shook a few times and a person emerged.
This man's face changed drastically when he saw the situation in the field, but when he met Jian Ziyan's eyes, he still walked out tremblingly and stood in front of Jian Ziyan.
"Captain Jane, what is this...?"
He was filled with great confusion and puzzlement, not realizing that many of the other people present also had changed expressions when they saw him.
This man was wearing simple clothes and looked no different from a normal person, but on his forehead was a triangular mark, which was the mark that Penoma used to brand slaves!
This person, who was marked by Penorma's efforts, appeared on the legendary treasure island and was respectful and trusting of Jian Ziyan.
Lun En suddenly thought of something, his eyes became dull and stunned, and he looked at Jian Ziyan with some disbelief.
Jian Ziyan didn't look at him, but looked at the man who came out and said, "Jerry, call everyone out."
Jerry shuddered: "Captain Jane, everyone?"
"Yes, everyone." Jian Ziyan's voice weakened a little, and he forced himself to gather some strength, "Listen to me, go."
Even though Jerry was very scared, he still trusted Jian Ziyan very much. He turned around and disappeared into the bushes.
Jian Ziyan then met Lun En's gaze: "I can't protect them anymore, and I don't expect you to protect them. My only request is that you don't kill them. As for where to take them..."
Jian Ziyan paused, and his eyes, which had never shed a tear even when he was insulted, gradually turned red.
"…As long as I can survive."
Lun's face looked extremely ugly. He seemed to want to say something but stopped himself and said nothing.
Both the navy and the pirates had some incredible speculations at this time.
This speculation was soon confirmed.
As the bushes moved, people came out one by one.
There were men and women, young and old, and some even held newborn babies. They appeared in front of everyone trembling with fear. The only similarity was that, except for the babies, they all had the mark of slaves on their foreheads.
Need I say more? The facts are clear enough.
Jian Ziyan robbed official ships transporting slaves many times and sank the ships into the sea on the spot, leaving no one alive. This earned him the nickname "Sea Devil".
And now, these slaves, who according to the legend had no survivors, have appeared here one by one.
In silence, Jian Ziyan let go of Felix and slowly walked in front of the slaves.
Then, in full view of everyone, he knelt down in front of Lunn.
Lun's pupils suddenly shrank, and Felix instantly rushed to Jian Ziyan's side. However, before he could do anything, Jian Ziyan spoke.
"Alva... Admiral." There was not a trace of arrogance in his voice. "I robbed official ships and snatched slaves. These crimes were committed by me alone. These slaves... are still useful to the kingdom. They are healthy and strong. It would be a pity to kill them. So please..."
When he was halfway through his speech, the slaves already understood what was going on.
There were sounds of soft sobbing among them, while some were shouting with tears in their eyes.
"Captain Jane, don't ask them! They are demons and won't listen to your prayers."
"Captain Jane, get up. This is our life. You have saved us once. Don't risk yourself again..."
"I'll fight you!"
Jian Ziyan shuddered all over, and subconsciously thought: "Stop!"
To the pirates and the navy, these slaves had no fighting power at all. A soldier easily pinned down the male/slave who attacked him and looked at Lunn at a loss.
Lun kept staring at Jian Ziyan, watching him being held in Felix's arms and struggling to save him, his voice a little distorted.
"This is... your treasure?"
A group of rescued slaves, is this the treasure that everyone is rushing to?
Felix did not let go. He could not bear to watch Jian Ziyan kneel down any longer. Otherwise, even if his identity was exposed, he would not be able to resist killing everyone.
Jian Ziyan struggled twice but failed to get free, his eyes red with anxiety. Hearing this, he laughed twice, his tone was weak, but it contained a sense of despair and sorrow.
"Now that everyone on the island is here, if you still want to find something, go ahead and look for it. Turn the entire island upside down and cut down all the trees to see if you can find the treasure you want!"
No one moved.
The slaves were crying, and Jane Anyi looked at her son as if she had never known him.
"Why did you..." Lun seemed to have countless questions to ask, but his expression showed that he was trapped by some emotions.
He walked around twice like a trapped beast, and stared at Jian Ziyan again.
"What on earth are you thinking? Just for these things, you hid here for so many years, bearing huge misunderstandings, just to protect them?"
It was clear that there was no treasure or wealth on the island, only a group of rescued slaves.
Lunn immediately understood the key.
Since it is Jian Ziyan's island, no one knows where this island is better than Jian Ziyan himself.
So over the years, there have been many people who wanted to kill or question Jian Ziyan.
Jian Ziyan never argued because he regarded himself as bait and target, attracting all dangers to himself in order to downplay the news of other people going to the island.
Just for these slaves, Jian Ziyan actually knelt in front of him!
Lun was extremely furious. He had wanted to defeat Jian Ziyan countless times over the years and get his willing submission. However, he tried every means and Jian Ziyan never bowed his head to him. And now, for these slaves, he actually knelt down to him!
He was trapped in this mood of violent rage and inexplicable sadness, his eyes full of confusion.
Jian Ziyan glanced at him and said, "If people are destined to be what they are when they are born, then you wouldn't be who you are now."
Lunn was stunned.
Jian Ziyan continued, "The strong can bully the weak at will. People are destined to be what they are when they are born. People are divided into different classes, and everyone is struggling in the vortex. Is this right?"
The tone and words seemed familiar. For a moment, it was as if time had gone back and he saw the dirty child on the dock.
Jian Ziyan looked at him, his dark eyes were as pure as they had been in the past, but mixed with deep disappointment.
"I thought you would be the one to change the world, Admiral Alva, but I was wrong." He said in a low voice, "After so many years, the world is still so bad. What's worse is that you have been tamed by this world."
With a loud bang, it was as if someone fired the cannons of ten thousand ships at the same time in his mind, and Lun stood there in a daze.
Felix shifted uncomfortably. “What are you talking about?”
He could tell that the dispute between Jian Ziyan and Lun En seemed to be more than that. Jian Ziyan's tone and demeanor gave him a bad feeling.
"Nothing." Jian Ziyan said, "It's just a story about a dragon slayer who eventually became a dragon."
This sentence completely broke down Lun's psychological defenses. He took a quick breath and suddenly his body went limp. If it weren't for the deputy general behind him supporting him, he would have even sat down on the ground.
He opened his mouth: "Jian Ziyan, you, you are...?"
"That's what you were thinking, General. It's really rare that you thought you had forgotten me a long time ago. After all, you don't seem to care about what I said at all." Jian Ziyan said.
Lun pursed his lips, his eyes a little panicked.
He still remembers the day he met the child.
He had just been bullied by some children from noble families, and they asked him out
, locked him in the cabin of a ship, and laughed and said that the ship was going to sell slaves, and he would be sold as a slave at that time.
He was extremely scared, and just when he was breaking down and crying, thinking that he was really going to be sold, the cabin door was opened.
Then he saw the small boy wearing a hat.
Even though the other person was much thinner than him, he couldn't help but hug him tightly, crying and expressing his fear and grievances.
After hearing his story, the boy seemed to be used to it and his face was calm and numb.
He said that the reason he hid on this ship was because he was the child of a pirate. Even if he did nothing, he would be attacked by others as soon as he got ashore, forcing him to hide everywhere, and then he was discovered.
Lunn was stunned, and only then did he notice that the boy was wearing typical pirate attire, including his hat.
So Lun was scared, he slowly loosened his arms around the boy, fear in his eyes.
When the boy saw him like this, he didn't show any surprise, but his eyes dimmed a little. Then he said to him the words that he has not forgotten to this day.
After saying this, the boy turned and left. He knew he was unwelcome, so he never wanted to be approached.
Now, more than ten years later, Lun looked into Jian Ziyan's eyes, and seemed to be back in the dark cabin when he was crying in fear and the boy broke open the cabin door, bringing in warm sunshine.
The dragon slayer eventually becomes a demon.
It’s really…that’s it.
Why did he give up the title and join the Royal Navy? Lunn thought vaguely. Because he didn't want to continue to be bullied, and he also wanted more people not to be bullied.
But since when did he give up his original intention?
Was it the first time that he received everyone's admiring and fearful gazes, or the first time that he was qualified to control the life and death of others, or the first time that the nobles who once looked down on him rushed to curry favor with him?
When he was trapped inside, he was unaware of everything, but now looking back, he was shocked to find that he had completely changed.
After so many years, he has changed, but Jian Ziyan is still the child who opened the cabin door for him and shone the sunshine on his face.
Just like a dream, he has become the person he hates the most, while Jian Ziyan is still so clean and even insulted and hurt by him.
Lunn suddenly started coughing violently. He coughed so hard that his lungs were broken and he even vomited some blood.
"General!" The deputy general was horrified.
Lunn waved his hand to stop him. He stood up quietly, his eyes dazed, as if he was lost in long memories.
He didn't say anything, so the navy didn't dare to act rashly. Jane Anyi didn't give any instructions, so the pirates looked at each other in confusion.
Felix decided that the time had come.
"Yan Yan." He lowered his head, "Let's go, I'll take you to treat your injuries."
Jian Ziyan was stunned for a moment. Before he could say anything, Lun En woke up and interrupted him.
"Where are you taking him?"
Felix didn't even spare him a glance. He had already made up his mind to kill all these people once he sent Jian Ziyan to a safe place.
He will not let anyone who has hurt Jian Ziyan stay alive.
Seeing that he didn't answer, Lun took a step forward.
"Felix? Really? At this point, are you still going to continue to lie to him?"
A trace of doubt flashed across Jian Ziyan's eyes. He raised his head and saw Felix's facial muscles twitching suddenly.
Felix met his eyes, showing great fear.
He intended to confess his identity to Jian Ziyan and ask for his forgiveness, but the result was completely different when this secret came out of his mouth and when it came out of someone else's mouth!
Lunn's voice continued: "I don't think you have ever told the truth. Once he knows..."
Before he finished speaking, a cold wind blew in front of him.
There was a sharp claw against his neck. Lun raised his eyes and met a pair of animal pupils that had shrunk into a line.
"...So, something like you can also feel fear."
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The author has something to say:
The English annotations are for words that I really feel don’t make sense in the Chinese context.
I'm going to be a bit long-winded for the first time. Actually, this world is the most difficult for me to write. This is probably because in the previous worlds, Xiaoyan has already realized his own ending, and they greeted the final ending with a calm and tragic attitude. But the pirate Xiaoyan is different. He is too stubborn, too naive, and resists too hard.
It's a bit similar to the world of the Son of God, but they are still different. The pirate Xiao Yan has no mission, he is just an ordinary person, and his vision is not that broad. It feels like ordinary people fight against fate and don't get a good ending... QAQ
If you have any ideas, you can share with me.
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