Chapter 324: How about? Drug him? _1
"..." Chu Qin was slightly at a loss for words.
"Zi Ji and my personality are somewhat similar, wasn’t I also directly toppled by you back then?" Zi Ji said.
Chu Qin scratched the back of his head, at that time Zi Ji had a hundred percent favorability rating from the System, so Chu Qin naturally could take her down directly!
But now, that was gone! Chu Qin felt that this approach would likely backfire instead!
"Or else, how about trying my medicinal liquor again?" Zi Ji asked, seeing Chu Qin’s reluctant expression.
"How about this, Chu Qin puts on a hero-saving-the-beauty act?" Qian Renxue walked over and said, "I’ll have the Martial Soul Hall’s people come to attack Purple Pearl Island, and you take the opportunity to rescue Purple Pearl!"
"It seems, Xue’er sister, you’ve also noticed?" Zi Ji said with a smile.
"Ever since Purple Pearl left, Chu Qin was somewhat distracted last night when he was with the three of us... And this morning, he even changed our course to head straight for Purple Pearl Island. Even a fool would’ve noticed!" Qian Renxue pouted and said.
"Is it that obvious?" Chu Qin frowned.
"It’s not just obvious, it’s too obvious! Chu Qin, what do you think of my idea?"
"Sigh, Xue’er, I thank you! But your methods are really one more unreliable than the next!" Chu Qin immediately dismissed Qian Renxue’s idea. Chu Qin has always been straightforward and could hardly engage in such deceit!
"Let’s just take it slow!" Chu Qin said confidently with a smile, "With my charm, I don’t believe I can’t conquer a little Purple Pearl!"
"Chu Qin, we’re approaching Purple Pearl Island!" At that moment, Lin Dai walked out and pointed at an island ahead.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the island.
However, to their surprise, the island was ablaze with fire!
"Eh, why is there fire on the island!" Zi Ji exclaimed in shock.
"Could it be that Purple Pearl Island has also been attacked?" Qian Renxue’s brows knitted.
Chu Qin’s brows tightened as well, and the next moment, he had spread his wings and was heading straight for Purple Pearl Island!
"Sister Lin Dai, full speed ahead!" Zi Ji turned to Lin Dai and said. After speaking, she and Qian Renxue also spread their wings and followed in Chu Qin’s steps!
Chu Qin and his two companions drew closer to Purple Pearl Island. The island was indeed covered in smoke and fire, but what was odd was that the buildings were not what was burning, but rather the trees!
With confusion, Chu Qin, Qian Renxue, and Zi Ji arrived at the center of Purple Pearl Island, where a gigantic tree was also ablaze.
And they could see Purple Pearl, Xiao Ju, and her subordinates all standing below the tree!
"Look, what is that?" At that moment, a member of the Pirate Group noticed the presence of Chu Qin and his two companions. The three of them had wings on their backs, especially Qian Renxue’s six wings, and Chu Qin’s eight wings, they looked like real gods!
On hearing this, everyone turned to look at Chu Qin and his companions.
At that moment, the sunlight was fierce, so Purple Pearl didn’t recognize Chu Qin immediately until he landed on the ground!
"Lord Chu Qin!"
"Big Brother!"
Purple Pearl and Xiao Ju looked at Chu Qin in both shock and delight.
"Purple Pearl, are you all okay?" Chu Qin asked upon seeing Purple Pearl safe and sound, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"No problem!" Purple Pearl shook her head.
"Then, why are you burning the trees?" Chu Qin asked, slightly puzzled.
"Oh, that!" Purple Pearl smiled charmingly and explained, "These trees are unique to Purple Pearl Island and are called Fire God Trees! Their trunks are incombustible, but the branches and leaves can burn and even regenerate from fire! According to our island customs, when someone passes away, we light the Fire God Wood as a way to express our mourning."
Chu Qin: "..."
"Purple Pearl, you scared us to death!" Zi Ji said, "We thought something had happened to you!"
"Not at all!" Purple Pearl replied, "Wait, Lord Chu Qin, weren’t you at Gem Island? It’s quite far from here! Did you come all the way here to rescue us?"
"Well, you don’t know, Chu Qin he..."
Zi Ji was about to explain, but Chu Qin interrupted her with a smile, "Purple Pearl, did I not tell you what we came here for?"
"I’m also quite curious about that," Purple Pearl raised her eyebrows and said, "How could someone as powerful as Lord Chu Qin appear on an almost isolated island like this!"
"Actually, we’re here on vacation!" Chu Qin said with a casual smile.
"Vacation?" Purple Pearl seemed surprised. Qian Renxue and Zi Ji were also confused, but they didn’t give it away!
"Yes!" Chu Qin nodded, "Vacation is just wandering around. We heard that the environment on Purple Pearl Island is quite good, so I brought Zi Ji, Xue’er, and the others to take a look. We didn’t expect to see you burning the... Fire God Wood, and thought something had happened, so the three of us came to check it out first!"
"Alright then..." Purple Pearl was slightly taken aback, then asked, "So, Lord Chu Qin, what do you think of the scenery on Purple Pearl Island?"
"Hmm, it’s quite nice!" Chu Qin nodded and then looked at Purple Pearl, smiling as if he were about to propose something serious, "Purple Pearl, we’re planning to stay on the island for a while. It won’t be a disturbance, will it?"
For some reason, upon hearing this, Purple Pearl was first shocked, then immediately filled with excitement!
"Not at all! Not at all!" Purple Pearl quickly replied, "Lord Chu Qin, it’s an honor for us on Purple Pearl Island that you chose to stay with us! You can stay as long as you like, but the facilities on Purple Pearl Island are a bit basic, I’m not sure if you and your ladies will be accustomed to it?"
"I’m not very picky!" Seeing that Purple Pearl had agreed, Chu Qin said with a casual smile, "Then it’s settled. Find us a relatively quiet place to stay! I will pay you one hundred golden soul coins every day."
As he spoke, Chu Qin took out a bag of golden soul coins from his Soul Guidance Container, "Here are five thousand golden soul coins, we’ll stay for a while!"
"No need, no need!" Purple Pearl hastily said, "I’ve already said it’s a pleasure to have you stay on Purple Pearl Island. We from the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Group warmly welcome you, no need for golden soul coins!"
"I can see that it’s not easy for you all!" Chu Qin smiled, "Besides, staying on the island, we will still need food from you, so you should take these golden soul coins!"
"Well, alright then!" Purple Pearl finally accepted Chu Qin’s golden soul coins, "I’ll arrange accommodations for you right away!"
Purple Pearl Island’s layout was somewhat similar to that of Sea God Island; it was surrounded by greenery and forests, with an ancient circular city at the center.
Although the city was small, it had everything one needed—gardens, villas, even palaces; it had it all. According to Purple Pearl, this place used to be a vacation spot for a top merchant from Soul Land, and the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Group just took it over, so it was quite luxurious.
Purple Pearl didn’t dare to neglect Chu Qin and arranged for him the most luxurious six-story palace in the center!
"Wow, so pirates live in such beautiful places?" Shui Bing’er exclaimed upon seeing the glittering building. Compared to this, Tianshui Academy was utterly shabby!
"So, Chu Qin, we’re going to stay here for a while now?" Hulena asked.
"Then, Brother Chu Qin, how long are we going to stay?" Wang Qiu’er asked, "I’d really like to visit Sea God Island."
"Qiu’er, don’t even think about it for now!" Qian Renxue smiled tenderly, "Your Brother Chu Qin won’t leave the island until he’s dealt with Purple Pearl!"
