CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 280 LEI YING THE PIRATE_2

He only needed to ensure that this little girl wouldn’t cause him trouble.

Gu Sheng and Lei Ying rode the Dark Level bluebird, streaking across the sea like a green rainbow, skimming over the waves before steadily landing on an island.

On the island, the sea breeze howled and whipped through Gu Sheng’s long hair.

His gaze instantly locked ahead, where a group of pirates was hunting down a man and a woman.

"Judging by their cultivation, they don’t seem simple."

Lei Ying gripped the Thunder God Staff and murmured softly.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly, a glimmer of coldness flashing in his eyes:

"No matter their cultivation level, since we’ve seen this, we cannot stand idly by."

With that, his figure darted forward like an arrow released from a bow, charging at the group of pirates.

Seeing this, Lei Ying followed closely behind, the Thunder God Staff sparking with lightning, ready to strike at any moment.

"You brazen scoundrels dare ruin our good work!"

A pirate leader roared furiously upon seeing them, brandishing his blade as he charged at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng sneered, his figure flickering as he easily dodged the slash.

Activating the Ancient Sacred Body, golden light coursed through his entire body. He struck out with a palm, sending the pirate leader flying backward, coughing up blood.

"Brother, watch out!" Seeing Gu Sheng take action, Di Zitong cried out in alarm.

Di Long’s eyes flashed with brilliance as he observed Gu Sheng’s golden form, feeling a surge of inexplicable respect in his heart.

The pirates, enraged by their leader’s injury, swarmed toward Gu Sheng and Lei Ying.

Lei Ying activated the Thunder God Staff, weaving attacks of thunder fire that continuously struck the pirates, forcing them into retreat.

However, the pirates had the advantage of numbers and soon reorganized their assault.

Gu Sheng, noticing this, unleashed the Gale Nine Swords.

"First Sword, Whirling Tempest!"

He bellowed, and the sword light swept through like a gale, instantly cutting down several pirates.

The pirates, upon witnessing this, felt a twinge of fear rising in their hearts.

Of course, they were experienced pirates, skilled in combat.

Soon, they gathered their courage again and launched an even fiercer attack on Gu Sheng and Lei Ying.

At this moment, the hunted Di Zitong began her counterattack as well.

Anger surged within her, and her purple pupils emitted a startling glow. A column of purple light shot out from her eyes, piercing directly through a pirate.

"Sis, you’re amazing!"

Di Long exclaimed in amazement upon seeing this.

Gu Sheng also nodded slightly, gaining a deeper understanding of Di Zitong’s strength.

He flickered over to Di Long’s side and said:

"Young brother, your sister is indeed powerful, but you shouldn’t be keeping your own strength hidden either. Join the fight!"

Di Long, upon hearing this, nodded and let the beast bone pendant around his neck unleash a powerful aura.

His figure darted, turning into a shadow streaking toward the pirate group, engaging in evenly matched combat with a Marrow Refining Realm expert.

Gu Sheng watched and silently admired Di Long’s courage.

His figure moved once again, charging into the pirate ranks. The Jade Maiden Sword in his hand transformed into a flash of cold light, swiftly claiming the lives of pirates.

"Shadow Concealment Skill!"

Gu Sheng murmured, his figure disappearing in the blink of an eye. When he reappeared, he was behind the pirate leader, striking with a palm that sent the leader collapsing to the ground in severe injury.

The pirates, upon witnessing this, felt despair creeping into their hearts.

They knew they had encountered a formidable foe today, and if they didn’t flee, their entire crew would be wiped out.

Thus, they all turned to escape, leaving behind a field of corpses and injured comrades.

Gu Sheng, anxious to continue his journey, did not pursue them.

Turning back to Di Zitong and Di Long, he said, "Are you two siblings alright?"

Di Zitong and Di Long hurriedly stepped forward and bowed in gratitude, "Thank you for saving us, benefactor! We, sibling duo, are deeply indebted!"

Gu Sheng waved with a smile, "It’s a minor matter, no need to mention it. You two are exceptionally skilled cultivators; I believe you’ll carve out your path in the vast Central Province someday."

With that, he turned to Lei Ying, his gaze filled with resolve. "Little girl, let’s keep moving forward."

Lei Ying nodded softly, following behind Gu Sheng, her heart filled with curiosity and admiration for this young benefactor.

"Benefactor, please wait!"

At this point, Di Zitong sprinted forward with her younger brother, Di Long, with a sincere smile on her face.

Gu Sheng halted and glanced back, seeing the determined gleam in Di Zitong’s eyes, as though she had a thousand words waiting to be spoken.

"Benefactor, my brother and I have a favor to ask."

Di Zitong drew a deep breath, speaking.

Gu Sheng raised a brow, "Oh? What is it?"

Di Zitong bit her lip and replied:

"We hail from the Sun Continent. Our mother was killed, and our tribe was exiled. We’ve come to the Central Province seeking our father."

Gu Sheng’s eyes showed a trace of sympathy upon hearing this.

He understood the pain of being orphaned, empathizing with the plight of Di Zitong and her brother.

"Your father is in the Central Province?" he asked.

Di Zitong nodded, "Yes, we only know he’s somewhere in Central Province, but have no further information."

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment before speaking:

"The Central Province is vast; finding one person won’t be easy. But since you possess resolve, I wish you safe travels."

Di Zitong looked gratefully at Gu Sheng, "Thank you, benefactor. My brother and I will forever remember your kindness."

Gu Sheng smiled faintly, "No need to thank me. Since you’re seeking your father, I’ll give you a gift to aid your journey."

He retrieved a Jade Scroll from his chest pocket and handed it to Di Zitong:

"This is a map of the Central Province. Perhaps it can assist you."

Di Zitong accepted the Jade Scroll with delight in her eyes, "Thank you, benefactor!"

Gu Sheng waved it off, "A small matter. Take care, you two. We’ll meet again someday."

With that, he and Lei Ying resumed their path.

Di Zitong and Di Long watched their departing figures with hearts full of gratitude and respect.

Gu Sheng and Lei Ying sped westward, zipping across the turbulent seas until they reached a desolate island.

As soon as they set foot on the land, a chilling aura of murder swept toward them.

Ahead stood fifty pirates wielding sharp weapons, encircling them completely.

"It’s that guy!" a towering pirate leader shouted.

Gu Sheng’s expression remained stern as he scanned the surroundings, noticing that among the pirates were over ten Marrow Refining Realm experts, with the others being Golden Bone Realm powerhouses.

His heart sank, knowing that today’s battle was inevitable.

"Little one, step back." Gu Sheng murmured to Lei Ying, his eyes filled with resolve.

Lei Ying nodded and retreated, closely observing the battlefield with nervous apprehension.

Gu Sheng inhaled deeply, darting into the pirate ranks.

His punches and kicks moved like the wind, his moves fierce and precise, momentarily fighting off over ten Marrow Refining Realm pirates relentlessly.

The overwhelming numbers began wearing Gu Sheng down.

During the heated battle, a pirate suddenly launched a sneak attack, slashing Gu Sheng’s back with a blade.

Unable to dodge in time, the strike landed, and blood flowed freely.

"Ah!" Lei Ying exclaimed in alarm, attempting to rush forward but was held back by other pirates.

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth and persisted, but his injuries were too severe, ultimately leading to his capture by the pirates.

Falling to the ground, his eyes revealed an unwilling glare.

At that moment, Lei Ying broke free from her captors and darted into the pirate ranks.

Although petite, her movements were incredibly nimble as she weaved through the pirate crowd.

She arrived directly before the pirate leader, suddenly kneeling and pleading tearfully, "Father, please release him!"

The pirate leader froze briefly, sizing Lei Ying up with surprise in his eyes. "He... isn’t the one who captured you?"

"Yes, Father, I realized he’s actually not a bad person!" Lei Ying begged earnestly.

The pirate leader glanced back and forth between Gu Sheng and Lei Ying, his gaze tinged with complex emotions.

"No matter whether he’s a bad person or not, old dad has decided to capture him," Lei Biao said to Lei Ying, scolding:

"And you, Xiao Ying, running off without my permission will earn you three more months of wall-facing punishment!"

Lei Biao was resolute, refusing to change his mind despite Lei Ying’s explanations.

Gu Sheng was imprisoned in the dungeon and soon sold to the Ji family’s mines, becoming a labor slave.

The Central Continent stretched endlessly, its terrain diverse, encompassing deserts, grasslands, prosperous central lands, southern swamps, and mountainous regions.