Chapter 277-279


    <b>277: Who Snuck in Here?</b>


    A... moaned the other maids. They didnt know what to do. A was the highest-ranking maid amongst them and yet she had always taken cared of them, despite their lower status. Plus she was the princesss personal attendant.


    If A refused to go, then all four of them would suffer, but at the same time, they couldnt open their mouths to convince her to follow him either...


    The three maids hesitated in silence.


    A jab of pain pricked As heart when she saw their hesitation. She silently walked over.


    Ill go with you, but dont hurt these three.


    Ming Xi nodded.


    He didnt trust any of the maids, so he wasnt going to give them an advantage by doing something foolish like reveal his identity to them.


    Come with me obediently and wait for the Bohai king to deliver the item our leader needs, and maybe youll leave the ind alive. Ming Xis smile was bloodthirsty and there was a cruel light in his eyes.


    A sneered. Doesnt your leader just want a water crystal? The king will give you the crystal for the princess, but the question is whether or not your people can hold on to it. It was like she wasughing at the pirates audacity at trying to get the crystal.


    A water crystal was an aquatic treasure only created in ces with a strong water system. It hundreds of years for a single drop to condense. A water magician could increase their level greatly by ingesting it. On top of that, it also had purifying powers, they could never be taken over by demonic energy.


    Ming Xi was surprised. Hed wondered why the Skulls kidnapped the princess. The crystal that many water magicians coveted, was this really what the pirates wanted?


    His question couldnt be answered by just anyone. It seemed like things were getting more confusing.


    Your little mouth is really good at talking. Wonder if youll be as talkative after seeing our captain. Ming Xi sneered right back.


    As faced paled. She knew what was waiting for her.


    Ming Xi was about to take her away when the door opened again and several people walked through. In front was a big guy wearing fancy oriental clothes that were obviously stolen.


    Why arent you guarding outside? The big guy frowned when he saw Ming Xi inside.


    Who was this guy? He was throwing Ming Xi off.


    This guy, dont you see Captain Obate is here? Why arent you saluting?


    Fortunately Ming Xi didnt wait too long for the answer. The stooge by his side stepped up and announced it. It turns out to be Captain Obate. I didnt expect Captain Obate toe to this kind of ce in person. I was a little scared. I didnt greet captain immediately; please forgive this insignificant guard!


    Ming Xi switched from being a scoundrel pirate to a spineless subordinate instantly.


    The bootlicking was sufficient to appease Obate. He liked being ttered. That was why he had an entourage ofp dogs everywhere he went.


    Though A wondered how Ming Xis expression changed so fast, she didnt ask.


    Captain Obate came here personally. Was there something captain wanted this insignificant one to do?


    The captain is here to check on the security for the hostages. A female magician got on the ind and the captain suspects shes here for the princess and the other prisoners. Make sure you watch them carefully; he''ll be sending guys over every hour to check that theyre not missing.


    Yes sir! I will make sure to give it my best! These prisoners wont escape!


    Hmm, yes, guard well. If the prisoners go missing, your life will be in danger. Obate threatened before swaggering away with hisp dogs.


    Ming Xi didnt care about A and the other maids. He exited the stone room right after Obate and his men left. Jier locked the door behind him before exhale a breath of relief.


    Lucky! I was really worried just now. Worried about the disguise failing.


    Me too. Fortunately, it was them that came in. If it was anyone else, our disguises may have been revealed. The other captains wouldnt be so easy to fool.


    You heard, someone got on the ind. Do you think... Feng Wu? Jier had been worried about her since he heard the news.


    Ming Xi shook his head. Its not Feng Wu; shes not a magician. That girl had no magic talent whatsoever.


    Could it be someone from Bohai? Maybe the daughter of the general. I forgot, whats her name?


    I dont know, but it doesnt matter who she is, we have to be careful about being discovered.


    Both boys med the magician in their hearts. Why did she have toe at a time like this? They would be discovered if the pirates made a thorough investigation.


    A figure ran sneakily over to them. It was none other than Ibak. Whats the matter with you two? He got tired of waiting for them send the maid over so he came in person to see what was going on.


    Big Brother Ibak, were sorry, but we cantplete the mission for Captain. Ming Xi and Jier confessed.


    Whats wrong? Ibaks face changed. He secretly wondered if people knew about the n.


    Captain Obate was here just now. He said someone entered the ind, so security is stricter. The captain is sending someone to check in every hour! There''s nothing we can do!


    What?! eximed Ibak. Well hes not mistaken. If someone came and rescued the princess, then the maids will probably be rescued too. Buting by every hour, thats just putting on airs!


    He would have to go and inform the captain right away. Who knew how angry the captain would be if he found out from someone else? Ibak left the two guards without saying anything else.


    <b>278: People from Bohai</b>


    The ind was in a state of alert because of the intruder. An entire night passed and they still hadnt found her. The three big shots couldnt sit still. No one had time to go seeking pleasure from thedies.


    Three bosses sat together in a luxuriously decorated room inside the castle. It was almost as expensive as any a room in noblemans house.


    Big Boss, did you say the people of Bohai are mixed in the ind?


    So what? Its just one person, not a boatful. We have a formation on the ind, so trying to use teleportation scrolls to escape wont work. Theres no way she can escape, never mind rescue the prisoners, said Demon Wind, leader of the Red Skulls and ruler of the ind.


    Everyone who inherited the position of leader was conferred the name Demon Wind, regardless what they were called before.


    The Big Boss is right. Shes just a minor magician; shes no threat! agreed Deputy Commander Jack.


    The question isnt whether the woman can escape, its where shes hiding. Our people have searched all over the ind, but we still havent found her. Thats strange. This was what confused Badock.


    They had searched everywhere, but they still couldnt find her.


    Weve checked the visible ces, but we havent checked the hidden areas yet. She could be mixed in with the maids. Demon Winds smile was cold as he unsheathed his de. A powerful, murderous aura enveloped the room when he did.


    The other two bosses frowned, but didnt tell him to put the sword away.


    The de was a symbolic token of leadership on the ind. Only the one who could wield it was qualified to lead the Red Skulls and rule Demon Wind ind.


    Big Boss Badock hadnt thought of that. His eyes lit up at the suggestion. I know what to do. Let that womane; she wont be able to leave afterwards. His voice was full of murderous intent.


    Jacks eyes were full of disdain as he spoke. Dont worry about the magician. The Bohai royal family sent someone to negotiate. Theyve agreed to exchange one water crystal for Princess Hailin.


    I had hoped for three, so all three of us would have one, but the royal family apparently doesnt care whether Princess Hailin lives or dies. Its either one water crystal or nothing. If we dont want to exchange, then we can just keep the princess, they said.


    Jack knew the royal family only cared about their own self-interests. Princess Hailin was just a princess, not an immediate heir. If it werent for the king, they may not have even traded one crystal for her.


    Demon Wind was dissatisfied, but he sheathed his demon de and agreed. All right. Lets get the water crystal first. Well be at a disadvantage if someone else finds that ce.


    OK, Ill contact the Bohai people and have them prepare the trade, said Jack.


    The pirates turned their focus on the maids as they made a more thorough search for the magician who infiltrated the ind.


    Fortunately, Feng Wu had never been alone, so she always had an alibi. The other maids, who had moments when they were alone, became suspects. They were locked up, and had to wait for verification of their identity.


    The magicians luck finally ran out and she was found by the pirates. A great battle ensued.


    The magician was none other than Zi Cheng. She knew there was treasure somewhere on the ind, so of course she didnt want to leave. She killed a maid then disguised herself as the girl. Afterwards she escaped her cell and searched for the treasure.


    She had no choice but to fight after being discovered. She fought against a hundred pirates and managed to wound over fifty of them, but she was eventually overtaken when Badock appeared.


    She was like an ordinary person once they immobilized her magic with a magic binding bracelet.


    Badocks smile was cold as he squeezed Zi Chengs chin. Take her away and lock her up.


    No one dared hesitate. They dragged her away immediately.


    Her body would have fully healed if she had had more time. The most abominable thing was the fact that her methods couldnt be used unless she could kill everyone with a single action. Of course this was impossible.


    Despite being arrested, she wasnt afraid. She could exchange whatever she needed with her system, so she was confident she could escape.


    They dragged her into an empty stone room.


    Above ground, in the main hall of the castle, Jack stood apanying General Duo and his daughter Ilis.


    The princess and her people were brought out after the general handed over the water crystal. Princess Hailin breathed a sigh of relief at finally being able to return home. She didnt want to stay a second longer.


    You actually abused the princess?! Illis yelled out upon seeing the princesss red eyes andme foot.


    The general looked to Jack for an exnation.


    Jack had never seen the princess, so how could he know what happened to her? He turned to the pirates who escorted her out. What happened?


    If the princess had been injured, then the person in charge of guarding her cell would be responsible. The two guards didnt dare hide anything. They spoke up immediately.


    Deputy Commander, no one abused her! She fell on her own. The two pirates shouted the exnation.


    <b>279: Thats Not Good </b>


    What a joke! The womans heart was more venomous than theirs. As if they could actually hurt her! Thank goodness <i>they</i> werent abused by her.


    Youre vicious pirates! You must be lying! Ilis yelled.


    Neither Ilis nor the general believed it. They were sure the guards had shirked their duties somehow.


    What lie?! We arent lying! Besides, who says were vicious and that your princess is a good person?! Please! Just a few days after being imprisoned, she tortured several maids to death, left a bunch disabled, and gave a few severe injuries!


    She fell on her own when she tried to hurt one of the maids. Abused her indeed! From the beginning, we only served her delicious foods! The injuries she got, she got herself!


    The two guards were not having it. They were being used of hurting her, when in reality, they hadntid a single finger on her! Even if they werent good people, this was the pot calling the kettle ck!


    You two disgusting things, those maids did not serve me well. They deserved to be killed. But that maid who dared let this princess hurt herself by falling, that maid should atone for her sins by having her head cut off!


    Princess Hailin didnt hide what shed done, but she didnt reveal her feelings about being robbed of food by a maid. To expose the fact that she had been bullied by a maid, she would surely be aughingstock.


    She didnt reveal what Feng Wu did, but she didnt intend to let her Feng Wu off either. She wouldnt let anyone who treated her that way live.


    Ilis and the general looked at each other. The princess admitted she hadnt been abused.


    The princess is right. Hand the negligent maid over for execution. An atonement for her crime. Ilis nodded in agreement with the princess.


    A lowly maid, who would dare allow the princess to be hurt, deserved to be executed.


    Well it looks like everything is settled. You can all leave. Hopefully we can keep trading in the future. Jack didnt say anything about handing the maid over.


    I have disturbed Deputy Commander Jack. General Duo said. He knew it was impossible to make them hand the maid over. Even if the person was just a minor maid, she was still a person of Demon Wind ind. The Red Skulls would never show weakness and express subservient on their own home turf.


    Duo said, Princess, His Royal Highness had been waiting for you. Let us leave.


    But the maid... Hailin was unwilling to let the maid go.


    Princess, we should leave. Duo emphasized again.


    Princess, please listen to my father. This is the Red Skullss ind. Do you really want to remain any longer here? Ilis asked, trying to persuade the princess.


    Princess Hailin thought it over. She really didnt want to remain on the ind. There would be other opportunities to kill the maid. She reluctantly nodded and agreed to leave.


    The group were about to leave when Jack called out to them. Please wait a moment.


    They looked back, afraid the evil pirates would not let them go.


    Is Deputy Commander trying to back out of the deal? General Duo had considered it since they were trading with pirates. He hadnt brought a lot of people to the ind because the pirates didnt allow it. The only ones with him were two guards; everyone else was waiting on the ship, so if Jack had a problem with them, Duo was afraid they wouldnt leave the ind alive.


    General Duo misunderstands. Us Red Skulls always keep our word. We said we would release the prisoners in exchange for the water crystal. We will certainly honor the agreement. I called out to you because I remembered we still have a few other guests. Please identify if they belong with your group.


    They entered the ind two days ago. If they are from Bohai, then you can take them away. If not, then us Red Skulls will deal with them.


    They breathed a sigh of relief at the exnation.


    Ilis suddenly realized she had forgotten something, or rather someones. She had forgotten Ogg and the others!


    Soon everyone was brought out, including Zi Cheng, who had been held in istion.


    Yanran hadnt been aware Zi Cheng was on the ind so she called Zi Cheng! Why are you here?


    Oleen had heard Zi Chengs name before, but had never met her.


    All grades at Xingguang were out doing missions. Tianfeng was arge continent, so getting a mission in the same location was unheard of. Surprise at seeing Zi Cheng was a normal reaction.


    Yanran! Zi Cheng wondered why Yanran was there. It looked like Yanran had also been captured.


    Princess! General! Ogg and Bancroth cried out.


    Are these Princesss people? Though he asked, Jack already knew they had to be, just based on the cries of surprise everyone was giving.


    These two are, Princess Hailin pointed to her men, but the others are not. She looked at Yanran with jealous eyes.


    No beauty would want to see another more beautiful than herself and Yanrans beauty easily outshined most.


    Princess, Miss Yanran and Master Oleen are both people we invited to save you. Ogg hurriedly exined. It was obvious General Duo was there to rescue them; how could Ogg ignore Yanran and Oleen?


    Princess Hailin sneered when she heard him. <i>They</i> came to save <i>me</i>? Did they save me then? These two are probably only here to take advantage of this princess. This princess has seen plenty like them. Theres no need to pay them any attention.


    The implication was of course, there was no need to save Yanran or Oleen.


    Princess Hailin! How can you say that?! If it werent because we were trying to save you, Senior Oleen and I would never have been captured by the pirates. Yanrans eyes were wide with disbelief. She never imagined the princess would say such things.


    Oleen was even more furious. He once again regretted disobeying Ming Xi and putting himself and Yanran in such a dangerous situation.


    Their eyes, one disbelieving, the other angry, refreshed the princess. Save me?! Did I ever ask you toe and save me? Two such useless people, save me? Im the princess of Bohai, I dont need to ask anyone to save me. Princess Hailins eyes grew even more disdainful.