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This thought made Wang Baer tremble all over, and there was even a faint dampness in his crotch.
Cheng Xi didn't care about the criminal's thoughts. Although the sneak attack was successful, it also exhausted all her strength.
Now she felt tired and thirsty, her whole body ached, and even her hands and feet were not under her control.
She left the body behind and walked to the table. She picked up the bamboo tube and shook it. When she heard the sound of water inside, she immediately pulled out the stopper and drank a few sips. Although the water was not fresh, it at least quenched her thirst.
After drinking the water, Cheng Xi sat on the wooden bench, took a breath, and looked around again.
There's something wrong with this place. Something's really wrong.
I just thought it was a little weird before, but now that I think about it, the furnishings in this room lack a modern feel.
Forget cell phones or walkie-talkies; there weren't even the essential books or radios a crew member needed. This was at sea; who could endure the loneliness of isolation? Lighting wasn't electric, but rather weak oil lamps, and water was stored in bamboo tubes, not thermoses.
And the way these people were dressed, whether they were captured before or just killed, all had their hair in a bun, wore ancient gowns and straw sandals, which was out of place in the world she was familiar with.
Cheng Xi lowered her head and looked at the tattered clothes on her body again. She originally thought it was a skirt, but now it seems more like a long gown worn by ancient men.
Even her body has been changed, so what else can't be changed? Where is she now?
Cheng Xi gritted her teeth, stood up again, and walked up to the pirate. She pulled the cloth out of his mouth again and asked bluntly, “What year is it now?”
As long as there is contact with the outside world, most people will immediately answer the year. What's more, these pirates also need to rob and sell stolen goods, so it is impossible for them to be completely isolated from the outside world.
She had to determine the year before she could figure out her situation.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, the pirate's face turned pale instantly. He trembled for a long time before stammering, "It was...it was the second year of Chongxi."
This didn't sound like the Gregorian calendar, but rather an ancient reign title. Cheng Xi's heart sank, and he pressed on, "Is there still an emperor? What's the name of the country?"
Wang Ba'er was shaking so much he couldn't even speak clearly. He must have been possessed by an evil spirit! Otherwise, why would he ask if there was an emperor? But the more frightened he became, the more he dared not to answer, and he quickly said, "Yes, there is an emperor, and the country is called Dagan..."
Cheng Xi couldn't be sure which "gan" it was, but she knew very well that there was no dynasty in history called "Daqian Dynasty".
This is not her world, and it may even be different from the history she knows.
Arriving alone in a strange place, even her body changed—isn't this the kind of "time travel" you see in movies and novels? So how would she get back? Or, in other words, could she really go back?
As soon as this thought came to mind, Cheng Xi's face darkened. The answer was obvious. Perhaps she couldn't go back. After being hit by a missile, what were the chances of her remaining intact? To put it bluntly, this was already the world of "afterlife."
Seeing that the woman's face was becoming more and more gloomy, Wang B'er was so frightened that he could not feel the pain and did not even dare to breathe.
However, he could hold it in with his mouth, but not with his lower body. After a while, his lower body became wet.
Smelling the foul odor, Cheng Xi came to her senses and looked at the man lying in the yellow water, shivering. Putting aside the future, she was still in danger.
This was a merchant ship occupied by pirates. To escape, they had to regain control. After gathering their thoughts, she spoke again, "Is there anyone else on board?"
"Yes!" Wang B'er seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, tears streaming down his face, and he didn't care about anything else. "We only killed a few, the rest are tied up on the deck! Great Immortal, go find them, but don't kill me!"
"Great Immortal?" Cheng Xi was stunned, then immediately realized that the pirate mistook her for a monster. And who wouldn't be terrified when a weak woman who had been bullied suddenly turned against them? And in her case, could she be considered a resurrection?
She touched the stinging finger marks on her neck and said coldly, "Let's talk about the situation on the deck first..."
Whether it is a human or a ghost, breaking the deadlock is the key.
Kneeling on the deck, Lin Meng's eyes were red and bloodshot, and his teeth were clenched with blood. The stick hit his shoulder again, causing him to stagger and almost fall to the ground.
"Boy, let's see how long you can hold on. When we get to the village, I will cut you apart alive and take out your heart and liver to eat with wine!" The strong man wielding the stick grinned.
The stick whistled and hit his head. Lin Meng could no longer hold on and fell down at an angle.
His head was buzzing, his chest burning. He refused to accept this! These thieves had killed his father! Even he couldn't survive in their den. How could he avenge this blood feud?
The dull sound of kicking and hitting rang out again, and someone screamed beside him. Lin Meng fell to the ground, staring straight ahead, his hands desperately grasping the hemp rope, as long as he could break free...
"Hey? Why did that girl come out?" The red-faced man who was watching the excitement on the side suddenly shouted. Several pirates looked over and saw the woman who had just been dragged into the cabin limping towards them.
Someone whistled and laughed, "Could it be Scar Brother who sent it?"
"I'm afraid Scar Bro is not going to make it. That little girl has been able to walk for so long!"
Everyone burst into laughter. The red-faced man couldn't hold back and stepped forward: "Brother Scar still can't do it! Let me go first!"
Lying on the ground, Lin Meng also saw the woman. Her hair was disheveled and her body was covered in blood. One hand was tightly grasping the collar of her clothes, and the other hand was pressed on her side. She seemed unable to move.
He recognized her; she was dressed in men's clothing, and had boarded the ship with an old man, claiming to be his uncle and nephew. He had seen the clues, but since the man was brought aboard by his father, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Later, pirates attacked and the old man tried his best to kill several pirates, but in the end he still failed to save the woman.
How can a weak woman survive without protection?
Looking at the disheveled figure, Lin Meng felt his blood rush to his head. He had a mother and sister at home. If his father was killed and he couldn't survive, what would they do?
"You thieves! Let me go if you dare! I will fight you!" Lin roared and kicked his legs desperately, trying to stand up from the ground.
However, he was met with a club. The man holding the club laughed and said, "Is this your lover? You'd better watch carefully later..."
The beating left Lin Meng unable to stand up, much less speak. However, a curse pierced the night and stopped the pirates in their tracks.
"Bitch maid!"
His head was buzzing and his eyes were blood red, but Lin Meng still struggled to turn his head and look in the direction where the sound came from.
The red-faced man who was teasing just now fell down slowly while holding his neck. The other pirate's face changed drastically and he rushed towards the woman in white clothes stained with blood and holding a sharp knife!
She killed him? She was actually able to kill that thief?
The next moment, Lin Meng's heart suddenly sank.
The pirates who had just beaten him also rushed forward with clubs. How could a weak woman possibly stand up to two vicious bandits? Moreover, there were two pirates at the helm, who would definitely come to help if they heard the noise!
Lin Meng ignored the pain in his body and struggled again, wishing he could cut off his hands and break free from the restraints.
However, before he could break free, the woman was hit by the stick and flew out, falling behind him and mixing with the captured crew members.
"Get out of my way!" The pirate with a stick roared and rushed over.
Oh no! Lin Meng's heart tightened, and he wanted to stand up to block it. Unexpectedly, his wrist suddenly felt cold, and a cold voice rang in his ears: "Charge forward and hold them tightly!"
The rope on his hand broke with a sound, and Lin Meng's eyes turned red instantly. He didn't care about his numb hands and feet, and crawled forward, hugged the man's thigh tightly, and opened his mouth to bite it!
"Ah!" The pirate holding the stick didn't expect this to happen. He was bitten and couldn't pull his leg out.
Lin Meng wasn't the only one who jumped up. In the blink of an eye, countless people broke free. In this life-or-death situation, everyone who could move rushed out.
Even though he was injured and bleeding profusely, if he didn't fight now, would he still be able to survive?!
Faced with a group of fearless enemies, the remaining pirates were somewhat overwhelmed. Even if the enemy was unarmed, it would not be easy to break free. What's more, there was also an unpredictable killer!
As soon as he kicked the boy away, the pirate with the club felt a chill on his back and dropped his club to the ground. If even the bravest pirate was like this, how much longer could the others hold out?
In just a moment, all the pirates were hacked to the ground. Lin Meng, his face covered in blood, picked up the wooden stick on the ground, roared, and rushed towards the cabin.
The evil villain who killed his father is still down there, and he wants to kill him with his own hands!
The crew members were either crying or shouting, or using their swords to hack at the fallen pirates.
Facing this group of crazy crew members, Cheng Xi said nothing, but supported his knees and slowly sat down on the deck.
Looking up, she saw the sail swaying overhead. It wasn't the familiar sail she was familiar with, but a vintage hard sail, with bamboo poles piercing the canvas like a giant bamboo curtain. Now the sail was broken, and part of the sail was torn, making it look tattered.
Everything was so strange, primitive, and uncomfortable, but it had a familiar flavor to her.
This is a battlefield, but it's different from the past...
"Ahhhh!!!" Lin Meng swung the wooden stick in his hand frantically, hitting the thief's head again and again.
His scarred face was a bloody mess, blood and white splattered all over the floor, but the hatred in his heart still wouldn't dissipate. This was the thief! He was the one who killed his father! He was going to chop him into pieces!
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Meng stumbled, using a wooden stick to support himself on the ground, gasping for breath. The room was covered in blood, and the red in his eyes gradually faded.
Looking at the rotting corpse, Lin Meng finally came to his senses. Yes, thanks to that woman who had subdued his father's murderer, he was able to avenge his father.
It was that woman who used herself as bait to kill the other pirates and save the lives of everyone on the ship! She was the benefactor of their Linjia Village!
Thinking of this, Lin Meng dropped his stick and stumbled toward the deck. The deck was still in chaos, the cries and shouts even louder than before. Amidst the frenzied crowd, Lin Meng spotted the person he was looking for.
The woman was sitting by the mast, one hand holding a knife, the other on her knees, coldly watching everything on the boat. Only then did Lin Meng see her face clearly.
Unlike ordinary fishermen's girls, she has fair skin, beautiful features, and a short stature. She looks like a delicate woman who needs protection.
But there was not a trace of girlish weakness in those upturned phoenix eyes. They were cold, calm, and full of vigilance. Coupled with the blood-stained clothes and red hands, it actually made people feel a palpitating sense of oppression.
Yes, if not, how could she have killed so many pirates by herself?
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