"Just died recently."

Su Mo turned over the corpse and saw that the throat had been slashed by someone, with several other injuries on the body.

But none of them were fatal.

Upon closer inspection, he found that the chest was caved in, having been struck by fists or feet.

One of the arms was broken, as if from a heavy blow with a blunt object.

Wei Ziyi understood Su Mo's meaning.

If the person just died and floated here with the current, it means something happened not far ahead.

Considering the wind and current direction today, the incident should have occurred up ahead, right along their route.

"It's a pity it wasn't that person from yesterday."

Wei Ziyi expressed some regret.

"That person is unpredictable and the motive for killing is unclear.

"It's better not to encounter them; otherwise, it might cause a lot of trouble."

Su Mo couldn't figure out the reason for the person's killings.

And so far along the journey, they hadn't seen any extra ships; it was as if the person merely appeared briefly, killed all the people under Hu Cang's flag, and then vanished into the vast sea.

Wei Ziyi didn't debate the issue further with Su Mo and went directly to Song Yuanlong to caution him.

So they wouldn't be caught off guard unknowingly.

However, as the ship continued forward, everyone realized this incident couldn't be unknown.

Because occasionally a floating corpse could be seen on the sea's surface.

One or two wouldn't attract attention, but when there are ten or eight, they're noticeable.

Not far ahead, someone from the lookout tower climbed down quickly:

"There's a ship ahead, engaging in combat."

By then, Su Mo and the others had already gathered at the ship's head.

Upon hearing this, Su Mo took the telescope from the person's hand and looked ahead to see two ships alongside each other, locked in combat.

Su Mo took a closer look at the two ships.

One clearly was transporting goods, desperately fending off the attackers.

The attackers were aboard a battle-worn seaship.

In comparison to the attackers, their ship wasn't that big.

But it seemed more suited for maneuvering combat at sea.

Looking at the flag of the smaller ship, it displayed a ferocious sea snake with its mouth wide open, showcasing two fierce poison fangs.

"This time, we've encountered live pirates."

Su Mo slightly raised an eyebrow.

Not only alive but also actively committing evil.

At that moment, the pirates seemed to have spotted Su Mo as well.

Immediately, two small dinghies steered towards Su Mo's ship.

Su Mo, seeing this, was momentarily surprised and then smiled.

He decided to ask the eager Yang Xiaoyun and others to hold back for a moment, and he said to Wei Ziyi:

"Don't take action later."

"..."

Wei Ziyi knew her strengths and weaknesses, nodded but sighed, feeling somewhat melancholy:

"I feel like I've become useless."

"No worries, no worries."

Su Mo comforted kindly: "You weren't particularly strong before anyway; couldn't beat anyone you met."

"..."

Wei Ziyi immediately ground her teeth: "I'm a high disciple of Lengyue Palace; those I couldn't defeat were all experts, but these people... I haven't even taken them seriously yet."

Su Mo didn't argue further with her.

He didn't want to provoke her, and besides, the two boats had already arrived.

A few people were standing on the boat, led by a man in a green robe, though hardly genteel.

The hem was casually tied around the waist, sleeves rolled up, revealing strong, tanned arms.

In one hand, he held a single saber, its blade stained with drying blood.

He exuded efficiency, with a fierce look in his eyes.

He glanced at the 'Ziyang Escort Agency' sign on Su Mo's ship, looked slightly surprised, then couldn't help but laugh:

"How peculiar, how strange.

"Living off the sea, we've heard of merchant and passenger ships, there are also tour ships over in Xizhou.

"What's this?

"An escort agency?"

He turned to those beside him:

"Do you know what an escort agency is?"

Those around him were even more ignorant, immediately shaking their heads.

Su Mo, standing at the ship's head, found it interesting: "Brother, are there no escort agencies on Nanhai?"

"Did I ask you?"

The man cast a glance at Su Mo, a murderous gleam in his eyes:

"Of course, I know what an escort agency is, you don't need to chatter here.

"Kid, what are your origins?

"Forget it, enough talk..."

As he spoke, he suddenly reached back, and someone behind him handed over the prepared hook.

He took it, flung it towards Su Mo's ship.

With a clattering sound, the hook locked onto the ship's side.

Immediately, those behind him laughed heartily:

"Big brother, what great skill!"

"What reward will the boss give us for taking this ship?"

"The situation over there is tricky, didn't expect today's feast wasn't over, there's dessert delivered."

The crowd, besides flattering the man in the green robe, had already decided how to plunder at their will.

The man in the green robe, with a flick of his foot, pulled himself onto the ship's side.

But unfortunately, before he could speak,

he saw a glint of something dangerous.

Startled, he quickly raised his head, hearing a Dragon Roar, the spear tip was already before him.

Immediately, he kicked off, trying to somersault away.

However, Yang Xiaoyun had chosen the perfect moment.

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