The traveling frog is living a carefree life in the Marvel universe.

"Should we change course and go find this Tia Dorma first?"

Jack Sparrow froze on the spot when he saw Bai Ye and Angelica being so intimate.

Although he had completely charmed Angelica, they hadn't actually had a physical relationship yet. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that time didn't allow it. Besides, he didn't dare to sleep with Blackbeard's daughter under Blackbeard's nose. Otherwise, if Blackbeard found out, it wouldn't be as simple as just being hung up and beaten. Blackbeard might actually castrate him on the spot!

There were many reasons why Jack Sparrow didn't go to see Angelica again. For example, he was afraid of Angelica's father, Blackbeard, and a young girl in the throes of first love could change her mind easily. He couldn't guarantee that Angelica would still like him after a year, and so on.

However, the most important reason is that he was a pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow.

Jack Sparrow did have feelings for Angelica, but he valued his freedom more. Just like how he remained unmoved by the opportunity for immortality, as a pirate, when he died or how long he lived didn't matter; what mattered was living freely. He wouldn't give up his freedom for a woman. Love can imprison the heart, and his feelings for Angelica were merely infatuation. He left her after realizing his feelings, and it never developed into love. He didn't need love; what he wanted was a free and unburdened life without regrets.

Therefore, Jack Sparrow undoubtedly harbors feelings for Angelica.

However, he could only watch helplessly as Angelica enjoyed the ambiguous feeling with Bai Ye, which made Jack Sparrow feel as if he had been NTR'd in front of everyone.

I'm not a minotaur... Waaaaah... No!

"Let's forget about it!" Bai Ye shook his head and said, "I don't like to give up halfway. Since we've already set sail, let's find the Fountain of Youth first. As for Tia Dorma, we can spend time looking for her on the return voyage."

"Okay, whatever you say!"

Angelica leaned close to Bai Ye's lips and gave him a gentle kiss.

Bai Ye looked at the sly look on Angelica's face, smiled gently, and showed no intention of refusing.

On the other side, Jack Sparrow watched Angelica and White Night kiss and his face immediately turned green.

Not only did his face turn green, but the hat he was wearing also seemed to have turned green.

Jack Sparrow knew in his heart that he might have lost Angelica forever.

"well--!"

Jack Sparrow let out a long sigh.

People all have this common flaw: they never cherish what they have until they lose it!

Some things only prove their value through disappearance. Some people always think that the next one will be better after leaving someone, but in the end, they realize that the first one was the most beautiful. The saddest thing in life is not never having had something, but having had it and losing it because you didn't cherish it, leaving only regret.

Things we already possess have a low perceived value because we've become so accustomed to them that we forget to care about the other person's feelings.

Life offers no second chances, and all the beauty in life can only be truly possessed by those who know how to cherish it.

A bum seemed to be playing in Jack Sparrow's mind:

"Layer upon layer of wind and rain cannot stop it."

There will always be a time when the clouds part and the sun shines.

"The sun shines brightly upon us..."

Barbossa snapped his fingers in front of Jack Sparrow's stunned gaze, instantly snapping him back to reality:

"Stop looking, she's the eldest sister-in-law now!"

"Get out of here!"

Jack Sparrow shoved Barbossa away in annoyance.

Involuntarily, his eyes secretly glanced at Angelica again.

"Why were you peeking?"

Barbossa snapped his fingers again in front of Jack Sparrow.

"What's it to you?"

Jack Sparrow got angry and started a fight with Barbossa.

When two sworn enemies get together, they always start arguing very quickly.

What are you two doing?

Bai Ye watched as Barbossa and Jack Sparrow fought with increasing fervor and shouted.

Jack Sparrow and Barbossa separated at the speed of light.

"It's nothing, we just hadn't seen each other in so long, we were so excited that we sparred for a bit, don't you think, Barbossa?"

Jack Sparrow nudged Barbosa.

Barbosa nodded repeatedly and said:

"That's right, that's right!"

"You can talk to each other without any problem, but don't you dare delay my business, or I'll tie you up and throw you into the sea to fish for sharks, understand?"

"I understand, of course I understand." *2

Jack Sparrow's eyes darted around, and he said with a fawning expression:

“My lord wizard, I was originally the captain of the Black Pearl, while Barbossa was merely the first mate. Therefore, Barbossa certainly doesn’t know the Black Pearl as well as I do! On our journey to find the Fountain of Youth, how about I take command of the Black Pearl?”

It's safe to say that no woman could compare to the importance of the Black Pearl in Jack Sparrow's heart.

He was expelled from the Black Pearl because of the rebellion of Barbossa and others, and it has been more than ten years since he has been intimate with his bad girl.

After being lowered from the mast, Jack Sparrow quickly realized that this seemed like a good opportunity to get back to his bad girl!

Barbossa and the others have clearly been completely subdued by Bai Ye, and since Bai Ye himself is not capable of the hard work of piloting a ship, he can easily seize Barbossa's power by gaining Bai Ye's favor.

Her bad girl had been pinned down by Barbossa, that brutish man, for over a decade; it was time for her to return to the arms of her rightful husband.

"Commander, don't listen to this guy's nonsense!" Barbossa said anxiously, "He has been away from the Black Pearl for more than ten years. The Black Pearl has been repaired many times over the years. He is no longer the person who knows the Black Pearl well. Now I am the one! Letting me command the Black Pearl is the best choice."

"And... he even called you by the wrong title, Commander-in-Chief."

Jack Sparrow, being such a quick-witted person, immediately replied upon hearing this:

"I'm sorry, Commander. I'm new to the ship and don't know the rules. I didn't mean to offend you. But Barbossa is a tattletale and not a good person. He even betrayed me when he was my first mate. I think he will betray you again if he gets the chance."

"Alright, you two are giving me a headache from all that arguing."

Bai Ye said:

"I see you two are both ambitious, so let's draw lots and have you each take turns commanding the Black Pearl for a day. It's fair, just, and transparent. What do you say?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Commander! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Jack Sparrow readily began to flatter him.

The two men struggled with each other and ran toward the helm, trying to take control of the Black Pearl.

"You idiots, hard to starboard! Hurry up, or you'll be thrown overboard!"

"Target: Bailang Bay, guys, get your spirits up!"

Bailangwan is not a location on a map, but a place in mythology, the habitat of mermaids.

However, the Fountain of Youth and mermaids are always associated, so going to the Fountain of Youth can also refer to going to Bailang Bay.

Jack and Barbossa were vying for control of the Black Pearl, but due to Bai Ye's prior agreement, their bickering was kept within limits, and they dared not delay the Black Pearl's voyage.

Looking at the bustling atmosphere on the ship, Bai Ye felt that there was a saying that could perfectly describe this era: the Age of Exploration was the best of times and the worst of times.

Countless people set sail in pursuit of wealth, pouring their youth and ideals into the storms, one after another.

However, only a very few succeed, and most people end up as fish.

On the sea, with the sea breeze blowing, layers of ripples reflect a silvery-white light.

Occasionally, a few snow-white seagulls would fly by.

The Black Pearl, with its black sails, sailed toward the bend in the white waves that the compass of desire pointed to.

……

"Bai Ye, these are grapes I washed for you, have a taste!"

Elizabeth placed a plate of washed grapes in front of Bai Ye.

"There's no need to be so polite."

Bai Ye put down the book in her hand and blinked.

"These are all minor matters."

Elizabeth said in a generous and magnanimous manner:

"Consider it payment for my ride on the Black Pearl. After all, I'll be sailing on your ship for quite some time!"

Bai Ye didn't stand on ceremony, picked up a grape, and put it in his mouth.

"Not bad, these grapes have a refreshing aroma..."

White Night savors the taste of grapes.

Its color is purplish-black. Upon tasting it, a refreshing rose fragrance fills the mouth, sweet but not cloying, with absolutely no bitterness.

"It's a bit like the Shine Muscat grapes I used to eat."

When Bai Ye was still in the original world, he ate Shine Muscat grapes. They were delicious, with a rich aroma and flavor, a rose fragrance mixed with a suitable amount of osmanthus fragrance, and a high sweetness level, reaching up to 20 degrees Brix. They had a good texture, being crisp and juicy. Unlike other grapes, Shine Muscat grapes do not need to be peeled because their skin is very thin and has no astringent taste, so they can be eaten directly with the skin on.

"Sunshine Rose grapes? Never heard of them, but this kind of grape should be called Rose grapes, and it originated in England."

Elizabeth said:

"Muscat grapes, also known as Muscat, Hamburg Muscat, Muscat, Muscat Muscat, etc., are an ancient variety and a world-renowned variety used for eating, winemaking, and juice production. They are high in sugar, have a strong muscat aroma, and excellent coloring, making them a favorite among British aristocrats."

"Oh, oh, oh, yes, yes, yes."

Bai Ye also remembered that she had looked it up when she was bored.

Shine Muscat grapes originated in Europe and are a diploid hybrid of Europe and America. They are also known as Summer Muscat, Glittering Rose, Dazzling Rose, and Golden Rose. They were bred by the Japan Agriculture and Food Research Institute through crossbreeding Akitsu 21 with Shiranami, officially registered in 2006, and introduced to Japan in 2007.

So the rose grapes we're eating now are the ancestors of the Sunshine Rose grapes we'll eat in the future. Of course, to be fair, the Sunshine Rose grapes are much tastier than rose grapes, since they're hybrids and combine the best of everything.

Bai Ye picked up another grape and popped it into her mouth. Although it wasn't as good as Shine Muscat grapes, it was still a delicious treat!

He seemed to have gotten a little addicted to them, and picked up another one.

"Fine, Bai Ye, you're eating all by yourself here."

Angelica suddenly appeared out of nowhere and pinned Bai Ye down from behind:

"You have something delicious to eat, don't you think about me?"

"I'm innocent!"