Three rowing-galleys from Luan Shanyun surrounded the ship but did not attack.

  Resalong ordered his men to prepare six cannons, change into large triangular sails that could speed through headwinds, and have all men take battle stations. But they only stood ready in strict formation, and did not take the initiative to start the fight.

  When Hua Duomei climbed onto the deck, she caught sight of Feng Shantang disguised as a shipworker. He had smeared his cold face pitch-black with something, and stood casually behind Resalong along with several other tough men.

  She stepped forward several steps, and leaped to the side of her man.

  "What are you doing up here?" When he saw her, Resalong's thick brows sank sharply.

  "I'm here to join in the fun!" She lifted her pretty jaw stubbornly.

  Want her to hide in the cabin? Hmph, who does she think Hua Duomei is? She would rather fight than hide, that's for sure.

  On this side, Resalong couldn't even be bothered to argue with her anymore. His iron palm moved quickly toward her, forcefully supporting her elbow, determined to drag her away.

  What is he doing?

  Hua Duomei was furious, yet her delicate face still wore a smile. Secretly she used a deft force to dodge his grasp, just not going along with his will. Dragging this out would do no good for anyone. Resalong was just about to use brute force to force her compliance and throw her back into the locked cabin, when a soft, low laugh drifted out, and Hongnangzi leaped onto the deck accompanied by that laughter.

  "Resalong, long time no see!"

  Her voice was deeper than an average young woman's, yet clearer and brighter than a man's. It would surely sound very pleasant if she were reciting poetry.

  Hua Duomei blinked curiously, and before she could take the perfect stance for close-range confrontation, the man beside her suddenly acted as if he had taken the wrong medicine, like he was guarding against a thief. He abruptly dragged her behind his back, using his large body to block her curious gaze.

  What nonsense!

  What on earth is wrong with this man? Is there some shitty dirty secret he's hiding from her?

  Long time no see... what long time no see? Damn it! She bit her silver teeth, and suddenly realized—this man and that brilliant red peach blossom knew each other already.

  On this side, Resalong's breathing grew slightly tight. His bright eyes stared straight at Luan Shanyun, and he said: "The terms between us were already agreed long ago. You stay in the dark, I stay out in the open. You supply me with the fine goods I want, and I have my own ways to sell them.

  We have always had a mutually beneficial deal, and our cooperation has gone smoothly all this time. Yet now you lower your sails and raise your flag—pirates never fly flags, and if they really do it's a fake one. But once a pirate flag bearing your own name is hoisted high on the mast, it means an attack. He paused, and his stern lips curled coldly. "Do you intend to ruin your own source of profit?"

  Luan Shanyun laughed and said: "I lower my sails and raise my flag, you open your gun ports for battle. Lord Resalong knows very well in his heart. You already expected I wouldn't act recklessly, this is just a matter of courtesy for you to put on a show, to make my three rowing-galleys wary and not dare approach too close."

  She suddenly sighed, and spread her hands innocently.

  "Besides, my Jin Island is a pirate nest that everyone in the South Seas wants to eliminate. Even though we can grow several rare spices, without you opening up sales channels out there, we still can't make any money. Just living off killing and plunder isn't a long-term solution. If I moved against you, it would bring me nothing but harm. There's no benefit in it for me, right?"

  "Since that is the case, why did you intercept our voyage on the high seas today?"

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  The "little woman" behind him was very restless. She would not pull and tug with him in front of others, but she had plenty of underhanded tricks. He secretly clasped one of her slender wrists, and her five fingers slowly climbed up his broad back and lower waist. Even through clothing, it still made him itchy all over. He bore it secretly, endured and endured, until his face turned stiff and expressionless.

  Luan Shanyun did not seem to notice his abnormal state, and sighed softly again. "Ever since you returned to the Central Plains this time, think about it—we haven't met for more than half a year. Last time you came looking for me, we talked by candlelight all night, and we had such a pleasant conversation. Your cape is still in my cabin! Sigh, I didn't think much of it. I just found out you were coming back from the Central Plains and passing through this sea area. I got the idea that I wanted to see you, so I sailed my ships here to meet you. I don't have any ill intentions."

  Resalong kept a cold face and showed no reaction. But who would have thought that itchy devil's claw resting on his waist made him lose his composure instantly. His strong frame couldn't help trembling, and the force he used to clasp Hua Duomei's wrist also relaxed accordingly.

  Seeing that the beautiful slender woman hidden behind the man was now fully exposed, her delicate features were breathtakingly beautiful, and she had her own unique charm in every glance. Luan Shanyun's gaze changed slightly, and her pupil unconsciously tightened a little.

  A quarter of an hour ago, this red-clothed woman had smiled boldly at her. Now that they were closer, the woman still curled her lips in a smile, sending out a completely harmless look... Alright! She is a worthy opponent.

  Hua Duomei met her gaze, and smiled just as harmlessly back.

  She was stubborn and competitive, and incredibly proud. Even if her heart was already overflowing with jealousy because of the ambiguous relationship between Resalong and Luan Shanyun, she would never let outsiders see that ugly side. If she wanted to erupt, she would first drag her man to a private place, then give him a good "torture interrogation" a dozen times over, before that would vent her anger!

  " So this is the sister from the Hua family. Hello sister, my maiden name is Lü, my given name is Yun. You can just call me Yunmei, sister. I'm so happy to meet you today." Their two red sleeves met, trembling slightly. That posture was like she was desperately holding back, exactly like when the thing you love is right in front of you, you want to step forward and grab it, but you can't be too unscrupulous.

  You're happy, I'm not happy at all!

  And another thing, don't call me "sister"! My hair is blacker than yours, my skin is more tender than yours, my breasts are fuller than yours. I look younger than you in every way. Aren't you afraid of biting your own tongue when you call me "sister"?

  Holding back her temper, Hua Duomei tucked two strands of hair behind her ear. The movement was natural and unhurried, flirtatious and alluring.

  " So it's little sister Lü Yun." Hiding her resentment well, despite her unwillingness, she still went along with the other person's wishes for the time being, and called her "little sister".

  Smile, smile, this perfectly genuine "fake smile" is her specialty. She's not afraid of losing out in smiling.

  "This is my first time here. I didn't know your great reputation in the South China Sea, nor did I know whether you were friend or foe to us. When we encountered this situation today, I was really startled!" The man beside her coughed lowly, as if he was choking. She was angry in her heart, and had no time to pay attention to him.

  "Don't be surprised, don't be afraid, sister. It's my mistake. I was in a hurry to come meet you, lowering sails and raising the flag really was a bit impulsive. I apologize for that here. You... you..." Her voice rose a little, and Lü Yun noticed it herself. A blush appeared on her cheeks. She calmed down before continuing: "Sister is new here, you must not be familiar with many places and customs. If you don't dislike me, why don't you come with me to tour the South Seas. I know this area's geography like the back of my hand. If you'd honor me with your company, I'll take you to stay on Jin Island for a while, okay?"

  Isn't that gaze a little too blazing? Hua Duomei was stunned for a moment.

  Even though this feeling feels a little ridiculous, she really feels right now like she has turned into a piece of top-quality cured meat, delicious and oozing oil, and someone is drooling over her.

  Luan Shanyun has countless male concubines, all kept in the Jin Island lair. Her target should be men.

  Yet she's pouring on the charm to this "sister" of hers, insisting on calling each other "sisters"... Hmm, does she want to use her to lure Resalong into Jin Island, and take her man as a male concubine too, trapping him on the island forever? Or... does she really have a good impression of her? For a moment, countless thoughts flashed through Hua Duomei's mind, but some of them were still blurry.

  Actually, if someone comes to steal her man, she wouldn't be angry. What she hates is that her man secretly messed around with the other person behind her back, talking by candlelight all night, leaving a cape behind, all that ambiguous nonsense. Have they been playing her for a fool from the very beginning? If that's really true, she'll turn this pair of "dog couple" upside down... Oh, no, she's always female-centric, when this kind of thing happens, the man is always the one in the wrong.

  If she has to deal with someone, she'll only deal with Lord Resalone alone!

  "She will not go with you." Suddenly, Resalong threw out these words before she could answer, and at the same time he wrapped his long arm around her waist, holding her firmly against his side.

  "Resalong, what are you doing?"

  Are you out of your mind?

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