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Chapter 52 - A Good Man

"Mate, where exactly is your ship?" Jack Sparrow asked, his heart aching as he watched the rum barrels burn.

This wasn't really a deserted island. Although it was far from any shipping lanes, it was a supply depot for a group of smugglers. Back in the day, he'd stowed away on their ship while they were stocking up here, escaping the island that way.

After all, those stories about people surviving on deserted islands by chopping down trees and building rafts are just that, stories. Anyone who actually tried that would be out of their mind!

Not to mention how low the survival rate is for a small raft on the ocean, just chopping down a palm tree to build a raft is nearly an impossible task for one person.

"My ship will be here soon. Just wait and you can take command, First Mate!" Li Qingyuan patted Jack Sparrow on the shoulder, trying to calm him down.

He was a complete novice when it came to sailing. If he didn't find someone capable to handle the ship, he wouldn't even be able to sail in this sea, let alone become the Pirate Emperor.

So, he'd lured the famous Mr. Jack Sparrow in with the position of first mate on his new ship.

Of course, considering Jack Sparrow's character, he would never work for anyone. However, the Black Pearl was still in Barbossa's hands, and Li Qingyuan had solemnly promised it was a second-rate battleship, so Jack Sparrow agreed to temporarily accept the position.

But once the Black Pearl was reclaimed, he'd likely be off like a shot!

"Captain, the battleship you mentioned, it wouldn't be—?"

Looking at the white warship appearing on the horizon, Jack Sparrow's tone changed.

Just like in the story, Elizabeth Swann's disappearance had caught the attention of the entire Port Royal. After all, she was not only the daughter of Port Royal's governor, but also the fiancée of Commodore Norrington, the head of Port Royal's armed forces.

Now, all of Britain's military forces in the Caribbean Sea region had been mobilized, searching everywhere like headless flies. Therefore, when the signal fire rose from the deserted island, it was quickly answered.

"That's right, HMS Dauntless. I think that ship would be a great first ship for me!" Li Qingyuan gave Jack Sparrow a smiling look.

Compared to the dilapidated merchant ships used by pirates, the HMS Dauntless was far superior in both comfort and practicality.

"Are you kidding me?!" Jack Sparrow thought, staring at the HMS Dauntless bearing down on them at full speed.

It was a proper second-rate ship of the line, usually manned by at least four hundred soldiers. Even the most ruthless pirates would try to avoid it, let alone attack it.

"I'm here!" Elizabeth Swann shouted, standing up and yelling towards the shore, her excitement contrasting sharply with Jack Sparrow's anxiety and Li Qingyuan's nonchalance.

Of course, there was no way the people on the ship could hear her from this distance, but it was the only way for her to calm her nerves.

Even though her heart contained a desire to break free from her current life and go on adventures, she was still an eighteen-year-old girl, and a pampered young lady who had never experienced hardship!

The events of the past few days had exceeded her expectations. Kidnapped, held hostage, and nearly sacrificed – it was only because Miss Swann had an incredibly strong will that she hadn't already been scared to death, unlike other women.

"Don't say anything rash, we'll make our move once we're on board!" Li Qingyuan whispered to Jack Sparrow, taking a step back.

"You're serious?" Jack Sparrow's eyes were as wide as saucers. He always thought he was daring, but compared to the Eastern man he'd just met, he was practically a goodie-two-shoes!

Are you sure you're not joking? Two people robbing a fully armed second-rate battleship?

"If you're scared, then forget it. But think carefully. Whether I succeed or fail, you're going straight to the gallows. And your first mate will continue being captain. Years from now, when people look back on this, he'll be the stuff of legends throughout the Caribbean."

Li Qingyuan looked at Jack Sparrow and said, tempting him.

"As for you, you'll be nothing more than a buffoon in a story. Your name won't even be remembered!"

Jack Sparrow... you can't say he's a bad person, but you definitely can't say he's a purely good person either.

He craves freedom all his life, a man as vast as the ocean.

This kind of person's greatest wish in life is to become a part of history, just like those great ancient sages.

So, when Li Qingyuan said this, Jack Sparrow immediately understood.

He was a pirate, and the other side was the navy. They were natural enemies.

Having been a pirate for so many years, Jack Sparrow probably wouldn't lift a hand against women and children, but he'd never be soft on the navy.

After all, even that Monkey fellow would resort to violence, let alone the Sparrow!

Soon, the HMS Dauntless approached the deserted island, and a small boat was lowered. Commodore Norrington and Governor Swann, accompanied by dozens of soldiers, charged towards the island.

"Elizabeth!"

Before the boat even reached the shore, Governor Swann leaped off, surprisingly agile for the man.

"Daddy!" Miss Elizabeth Swann ran towards Governor Swann, and the father and daughter embraced, weeping on the beach.

Not in the mood for the tearful drama, Commodore Norrington led the remaining dozen soldiers to surround Jack Sparrow and Li Qingyuan.

"Who are you?"

Seeing a sudden appearance of an East Asian man, Commodore Norrington asked with a puzzled expression.

According to his information, there shouldn't be any East Asians in the Caribbean!

"I am a tourist from the East, shipwrecked on this deserted island," Li Qingyuan said, holding a suitcase.

Although with his strength and Jack Sparrow's skills, they could definitely take down Norrington and his soldiers if they suddenly attacked, but then the battleship would be gone!

"Li is a merchant from the Eastern countries, and he has many amazing Eastern goods!" At this moment, the benefits of feeding Miss Swann showed themselves. Hearing the commotion, Elizabeth Swann quickly came forward to vouch for him.

"You can come with us back to Port Royal. Around this time next year, there should be Spanish ships heading to the East." Facing Miss Swann, Commodore Norrington's IQ instantly dropped, and he stopped questioning Li Qingyuan's identity.

"Thank you very much!" Since the other party was so warmly inviting him, Li Qingyuan naturally wouldn't object.

This Commodore Norrington is really a good person!

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