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"Kill them all," Lin Yi said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Da Pan and his men immediately attacked. These pirates, terrified, had no ability to resist and were easily killed by Da Pan and his men.

The remaining bald giant and the few remaining pirates trembled with fear; some even wet themselves. The bald giant shouted hoarsely, "You can't kill me! I'm Lady Shirley's woman! If you kill me, she won't let you get away with it!"

Mrs. Shirley? Lin Yi felt that the name sounded familiar. Right, wasn't Xiong Li, whom he encountered when he first set sail, one of Mrs. Shirley's men? After killing Xiong Li, he had hoped that this man would take revenge on him, but Mrs. Shirley never made a move, which disappointed him quite a bit.

Lin Yi stepped on his head and asked coldly, "Where is this Mrs. Shirley you mentioned? Can you find her?"

“Lord Lin Yi, Lady Shirley never meets with us. I only know that she is currently in the Sabaody Archipelago, but I don’t know exactly where she is,” the bald, burly man said with some difficulty at Lin Yi’s feet.

"How many slave-catching ships like yours are there in the world?" Lin Yi asked.

“There’s another one in the South China Sea, led by Gu Gaoqi. He has three fleets and is the biggest slave trader in the South China Sea. I’m actually working for him for a living. As for the other seas, I don’t know much about them. Please, Lord Lin Yi, I’ve only been doing this for a short time.” As his men fell one by one into pools of blood, the bald, burly man was on the verge of collapse. His tears mingled with the blood on his face, making him look incredibly pitiful.

Lin Yi moved his foot away, and the bald, burly man thought Lin Yi had let him go and breathed a sigh of relief. But the next moment, his head was detached from his body and rolled to the side. How could Lin Yi let such a person go?

After killing all the pirates, Da Pan and his men rescued the imprisoned civilians.

Felina, Fiona, Dota, and Simon looked very grim. They recalled their own experiences; if they hadn't met Lin Yi, they might be dead by now.

"Captain, what should we do with these people?" Of the people present, only Reiju remained relatively calm. While the others were angry, she was already considering how to settle these civilians. Taking them with her was definitely not an option.

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "We might need the help of the Revolutionary Army."

Reiju nodded after listening. The Revolutionary Army had already taken root in the South China Sea, and the Fei Monkey Kingdom had been secretly controlled by them. After a series of reforms, the lives of the common people in the Fei Monkey Kingdom had improved considerably.

Lin Yi activated his spatial ability, and a huge spatial portal appeared on the sea. Lin Yi had Dotai pilot the Silver Dragon through the portal first, while the pirates had Simon pilot the ship behind them.

Amidst the somewhat frightened gazes of the rescued civilians, the pirate ship passed through the enormous portal, and Lin Yi and his companions instantly arrived in the waters of the Fei Hou Kingdom.

After entrusting the task of calming the civilians to Felina and her group, Lin Yi went to the Revolutionary Army's stronghold in the Kingdom of Fei Monkey and met their leader—Crow. Crow would later become the leader of the Revolutionary Army's Northern Army, a very capable individual.

After Lin Yi explained his purpose, Crow readily agreed to Lin Yi's request and immediately arranged for people to take over the civilians.

Of course, Lin Yi wasn't the kind of person who would just make people work without paying them. He gave all the Heavenly Gold he had plundered in the East China Sea to Crow, which made the man in his thirties so excited that he almost knelt down before Lin Yi. The revolutionary army was poor; they had never seen so much money before.

Faced with the excited crow, Lin Yi was somewhat amused and exasperated. He had never cared much about money, especially after leaving his coordinates in Mary Geoise, the Celestial Dragons' stronghold. As the saying goes, in chaotic times, if your neighbor hoards food, I hoard guns; your neighbor is my granary.

Although the Celestial Dragons weren't his neighbors, with his spatial abilities, they had to be.

After dealing with the civilians, Lin Yi took his leave. He still needed to find that slave trader named Gu Gaoqi to see if he could kill him, and also to inquire about that damned Mrs. Shirley. He was determined to kill this scoundrel; even Jesus couldn't save her.

(The new crew member will appear in the next chapter. Please give me your suggestions on where to place him.)

Chapter 80 Kerry

After properly settling the civilians, Lin Yi and his companions rested briefly before setting sail again against the sea breeze to continue their journey full of unknowns and challenges.

On that very day, the sun shone brightly on the sea, making it sparkle. Chiyo hurried to Lin Yi, her face grave, and reported, "Captain, the ship's supplies are almost gone and we urgently need to replenish them!"

Hearing this, Lin Yi was quite surprised. He frowned and asked, "Oh? Didn't you replenish enough supplies on the last island?" This was the first time Chiyo had mentioned the shortage of supplies to him.

Chiyo gave a helpless, wry smile and explained, "We did replenish some supplies, but the island isn't very big, and resources are quite limited. At the time, we only managed to replenish enough supplies to last about a week. But now, those supplies are about to run out."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi blushed slightly, feeling secretly ashamed. Since Felina and the others boarded the ship, he had entrusted almost all matters concerning ship supplies and management to Felina and Chiyo, essentially becoming a hands-off manager. So when Chiyo suddenly reported this to him, he was genuinely a little unaccustomed to it.

Just as the two were discussing countermeasures, a small, lively head suddenly peeked out from the second-floor cabin window—it was Felina, who was exercising on the second floor. She cheerfully called out to Chiyo, "Chiyo, don't worry too much! At our current speed, we'll reach a brand new island tomorrow. From what I know, it should be a medium-sized island, and the supplies there should be much more plentiful!"

“Really? That’s great!” Chiyo exclaimed happily.

"Sister Felina, you're much more reliable than the captain!" Reiju, who was tending to the fruit trees in the orchard, walked over and said with a smile.

"That's right." Felina was very happy to hear the praise and gave Lin Yi a smug look.

Lin Yi smiled and flattered him. He wanted to live a leisurely life, so he had to keep these capable assistants in check. Otherwise, they would come to him every few days to handle things, and Lin Yi felt he would be exhausted.

The voyage continued without incident, and by noon the next day, the Silver Dragon had successfully reached the island that Felina had mentioned—Maple Leaf Island.

From a distance, the island's port appears quite bustling. As it was midday, many fishing boats were returning from their work at sea to rest, making the area quite noisy. Occasionally, merchant ships carrying goods would also weave through the crowds.

The Silver Dragon's luxurious design attracted a lot of attention. Before they even got close to the port, a ship approached them to inquire about their purpose. After Lin Yi and his companions explained that they were just adventurers traveling the sea, the people on the ship, though still wary, led them to a relatively quiet dock to moor.

After Lin Yi and his group disembarked, the man said to them, "Come with me, I'll take you to see the captain of our security team first."

Although Lin Yi and the others had some doubts, they still followed the man.

"What's your name, sir?" Lin Yi asked gently on the way.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's question, the man, though still maintaining a serious expression, replied, "You can just call me Lao An."

"Old An, does everyone who comes here have to see your captain?" Lin Yi asked curiously.

Perhaps it was the goodwill and friendly attitude shown by Lin Yi and his group that had an effect. After a moment of silence, Old An slowly replied, "That's right. The reason we're being so strict is, to be honest, some unpleasant things happened on this island before. Since then, security here has been strengthened considerably and has become much more stringent. Any strangers who come here and want to move freely in the village must get our captain's permission first; otherwise, we will absolutely not let you into the village easily."

After hearing this explanation, Lin Yi and the others nodded in understanding. After all, safety is no small matter.

At this moment, they were walking on a fairly wide avenue. Pedestrians passed by from time to time, all casting curious glances at Lin Yi and his group of outsiders. However, perhaps because of Lao An's presence, despite their doubts and curiosity, no one dared to approach and inquire about the situation. Similarly, Lao An ignored the stares of those around him, remaining silent and expressionless, silently leading the way, guiding Lin Yi and his group steadily towards their destination.

Halfway there, Lin Yi and his companions were drawn to a scene that unfolded along the way.

A lame boy was seen struggling to pull a flatbed cart loaded with several baskets of fish, while another thin-faced boy was pushing it from behind. The boy in front seemed to dislike the boy behind, turning around from time to time to curse him.

The boy behind him just kept smiling obsequiously, not saying a word. Suddenly, the lame boy dragged his limp leg up to the thin boy, shoved him to the ground, and yelled, "Get lost! I don't need your pretense here, you evil pirate descendant! Get away from me! I don't want to see you! Get lost!"

"Ah Lei, I just wanted to help you," the boy who had been pushed down said with a guilty tone.

"Get out of here, or I'll kill you!" The boy named Ah Lei suddenly pulled out a fish-killing knife from the flatbed cart and shouted fiercely at the boy who had fallen.

The boy who was pushed down could only stand up and walk away silently. Strangely, many people who witnessed this scene watched indifferently, without making any move to stop it.

Seeing this, Felina said angrily, "How could this person be like this?"

Lin Yi stopped Felina from speaking and said softly, "We can't judge things by appearances alone. We shouldn't jump to conclusions without knowing the full story. There might be more to the story."

Upon hearing this, Felina stopped talking, though a hint of anger remained on her face.

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Lao An couldn't help but look at Lin Yi with new respect. He explained softly, "The person who was pushed down is named Kerry. He and Lei grew up together and were originally very good friends. However, four years ago, Kerry's father led a group of pirates to invade our island. Although we eventually drove them away, many people on the island still died. Lei's mother was killed at that time, and Lei was crippled in one leg while protecting his mother. That's why he treated Kerry that way."

When Kerry's father was mentioned, old Ann's face clearly showed hatred, but he quickly suppressed it, as if nothing had happened.

"Ah, I see. Then I wronged that Lei." Philina said apologetically.

Lin Yi knew that Felina was a straightforward person with no ulterior motives, so he patted her head and said, "It's okay, you just don't understand the situation. But in the future, you should understand the details of things before making judgments."

"Okay," Felina nodded in agreement.

After this brief interlude, Lao An led them onward, and soon they arrived at the location of the security team leader. It was a simple yet imposing room, with two guards standing at the door. Lao An went in to announce their arrival, and then gestured for Lin Yi and the others to go inside.

The security team leader was a burly man with sharp, eagle-like eyes. He sized up Lin Yi and his group, and before Lao An could report the situation, he exclaimed in surprise, his expression changing drastically: "You are the Void Venerable Lin Yi?"

"What?! He's Lin Yi, the one who killed the Celestial Dragons!" Old An exclaimed in shock.

Lin Yi laughed and said, "Didn't expect I'd become so famous?"

The security captain steadied himself and asked somewhat nervously, "Lord Lin Yi, may I ask what brings you here?"

Lin Yi waved his hand to indicate that they didn't need to be nervous. He smiled and said, "We're just here on Maple Leaf Island to replenish our supplies. We have no ill intentions towards you."

Upon hearing this, the captain breathed a slight sigh of relief. He recalled the reports about Lin Yi, which seemed to indicate that Lin Yi had never attacked civilians before. He then respectfully said to Lin Yi and his companions, "Lord Lin Yi, what supplies do you need? I will arrange for someone to prepare them for you immediately."

"Haha, no need. We'd like to stroll around Maple Leaf Road. We can buy those things ourselves, so we won't trouble you," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"No trouble at all, Lord Lin Yi has killed so many pirates and protected so many civilians. This is what we should do," the security captain said sincerely.

“You know me quite well, but no need. We are traveling adventurers; exploring the customs and culture of each island is the meaning of our travels,” Lin Yi said with a smile.

"Alright then, I'll have Lao An go with you. You can arrange for him to do anything you need," the security captain said warmly.

Lin Yi didn't refuse, since having an acquaintance to guide him would be more convenient.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lin Yi and his companions said their goodbyes and left.

Old An followed them with a respectful expression.

Seeing Lao An's changed attitude, Lin Yi said helplessly, "Lao An, just treat us like a group of ordinary people, you don't have to be like this."

Old An shook his head, insisting on this approach.

Seeing that he couldn't change Lao An's mind, Lin Yi had no choice but to let him be.

Following Lao An slowly into Maple Leaf Village, a neat road came into view as soon as we entered. Looking around, we saw rows of maple trees lining both sides of the road, their tender green buds peeking out from their brown branches, like newborn babies, delicate and full of life. Although these maple trees had not yet burst into vibrant red leaves, their verdant green was already a feast for the eyes, truly beautiful.

As they strolled leisurely along the path, a melodious flute tune suddenly drifted into their ears. However, accompanying this beautiful melody was a deep sadness, as if carrying endless sorrow and longing. Lin Yi and the others were immediately drawn to the unique sound, stopping in their tracks, straining their ears to listen intently, and involuntarily following the mournful sound.

After traversing several winding paths and climbing a gentle slope, they finally spotted the flute player in the distance. Upon recognizing his face, everyone exclaimed in unison, "It's him?"

Chapter 81 The Inhuman Bea

"Young man, you play the flute quite well, but the music is a bit too sad," Lin Yi said with a smile as he approached Ke Li.

He was about the same age as Kerry, but his height and mental age often made him forget that.

"Ah!" The sudden sound startled Kerry. He quickly stood up and looked behind him, only to find that his usually serious Uncle An was looking at him with a group of strangers, whose eyes were full of curiosity.

Standing next to him was a tall, smiling young man, who had just spoken.

"I'm sorry to have bothered you," Kerry said apologetically.

"No, not at all. You played very well, but the music is too depressing. You're so young, you shouldn't be so melancholy," Lin Yi said with a smile, waving his hand.

Kerry lowered his head and said softly, "I was just thinking about my mother."

Everyone fell silent. Lin Yi thought about it carefully and realized that even if all his friends were put together, they couldn't come up with a mother figure.

At this moment, Kerry suddenly said, "Everyone, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he bowed to Lin Yi and the others, and then quickly left.

Lin Yi and the others were somewhat taken aback as they watched Kerry suddenly leave. What a strange young man.

“Sigh, Kerry is a pitiful child too,” Old Ann said with a complicated expression.

"Old An, could you tell us more about it?" Da Pan asked curiously.

Old An pondered for a while, his face showing some sadness, as if he were recalling those unbearable past events.

After a long while, he finally began to tell Lin Yi and the others about Kerry.

Kerry's father, Bea, was once one of the two strongest men in Maple Leaf Village. From a young age, Bea longed for the sea and trained with the village's veteran sailors for quite some time, thus acquiring considerable strength. After growing up, he married and had children under his parents' arrangement, but Bea never gave up his dream of venturing out to sea.

After her parents passed away from illness, Bea decisively formed a pirate crew with a group of companions and set sail. At that time, Kree was only four years old.

During this time, Bea vanished as if into thin air, never to return. Time flies, and six years have passed in the blink of an eye. No one could have imagined that on a seemingly ordinary day, Bea would lead a group of vicious pirates and storm into the peaceful Maple Leaf Village.

These pirates, like uncontrolled vicious dogs, indiscriminately wreaked havoc on Maple Leaf Village. They smashed houses and destroyed property in their wake, leaving a trail of destruction wherever they went. Not only that, these ruthless individuals also went around capturing young children and beautiful young women in the prime of their lives.

Faced with this sudden disaster, the kind and courageous villagers did not sit idly by. They quickly rallied together and spontaneously organized a resistance force, attempting to defend their homes and loved ones. However, the disparity in strength between the two sides was simply too great. Despite the villagers' desperate struggle, many innocent lives were lost in the fierce conflict.