Chapter 7 The Sudden Sound of Gunfire (Part One)

Yan Yue sobbed, saying: "Master, there is no romantic relationship between Tang Lie and me; I just feel that he does not resemble a spy from the Land Empire"

Yan Yue heard him speak disrespectfully of her master and coldly said: "You are not allowed to insult my master!"

Luo Cai shyly closed her mouth

Macy nodded resentfully: "Hang him from the mast and let him die under the sun!"

Tang Lie said fiercely: "It must be that wretched woman Luo Cai who leaked the information, otherwise how would Mei Xi know?"

Tang Lie was inwardly lamenting, as it seemed that Mei Xi still showed mercy towards Yan Yue; otherwise, why would she only beat him and spare her

She is already dead! Tang Lie sighed

A series of hurried footsteps sounded from above, followed by the cabin door being opened from the outside. Two female warriors exclaimed in panic, "Yan Yue, something has happened to Luo Cai..."

Tang Lie opened his eyes with great difficulty, as the midday sun was about to drain his entire body. His lips had cracked open in multiple places due to excessive dryness.

Under the scorching sun, Tang Lie seemed like a wilting flower, completely devoid of spirit, closing his eyes and quietly awaiting death. Only now did he truly believe that he had arrived in a completely unfamiliar world, but unfortunately, when he came to this realization, he was faced with death

The Bit People looked at Tang Lie's miserable appearance and couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy in their hearts

Tang Lie and Yan Yue were brought back before Mei Qian. Mei Qian coldly gazed at Yan Yue, and from her disheveled hair and the flush on her face, it was evident that something unusual had occurred between the two. She furrowed her brows in anger and shifted her gaze back to Tang Lie, gritting her teeth as she asked, "What exactly is that iron object?"

In the darkness, Yan Yue wept and said: "In the end, this matter was indeed my fault"

Meixi's expression darkened; she certainly knew that Tang Lie was not a spy. The reason she harbored hatred towards him was due to other factors, but naturally, it was not convenient to disclose the reasons to outsiders

A short and stout figure was slowly moving on the deck; it was the Biter who had clashed with Tang Lie. Ever since Tang Lie was penalized, the responsibility of cleaning the deck had fallen upon him

Luo Cai has always harbored jealousy towards Yan Yue for being favored. Now, seizing the opportunity, she takes the chance to add insult to injury, saying: "Master, since Yan Yue has already acknowledged it, there is no doubt left regarding this matter"

Suddenly, Tang Lie heard a muffled sound by his ear; the last remaining thread of his consciousness alerted him that this should be the sound of a gunshot. In extreme shock, he stood there in a daze, and taking advantage of this moment, Yan Yue broke free from his embrace and delivered a resounding slap to Tang Lie's face.

Tang Lie recalled the circumstances of his encounter with Mei Xi, and his inner desires surged uncontrollably. Perhaps due to a shift in focus, he momentarily forgot the pain of his injury, smiling as he said: "It's a long story. I don't even know how I suddenly lost my footing and fell off the cliff, but I happened to land in a pool of water where your master was bathing, and I splashed him out of the water."

Since the gunfire erupted, Tang Lie knew that something serious had occurred. He did not directly answer Mei Xi's question, but instead asked in a low voice, "What exactly happened?"

Come with me!" Macy turned and walked towards the storage compartment.

Tang Lie sighed and said, "Ever since I was injected with the medication, I have become unrecognizable to myself."

Yan Yue further stated: "The reason I provide him with food is that Tang Lie helped me cure a long-standing ailment. The master should know that I suffer from severe headaches every season at this time. Fortunately, he prescribed a remedy for me, and indeed, I have seen results after taking the medicine"

Tang Lie's body was battered and bruised, with his skin torn and bleeding. The water tank was filled with highly saline seawater, and after his wounds were soaked, the pain became unbearable. He repeatedly struck his fists against the walls of the water tank to distract himself from the excruciating agony of the whip marks.

The Bitman revealed a helpless smile, moved the bucket, and continued his cleaning work with his head down

Mei Xi said to Luo Cai: "This key will be temporarily kept with you. I do not wish for the incident with Yan Yue to happen a second time"

Upon entering the cabin, Tang Lie immediately saw Luo Cai lying on the ground. Her eyes were vacant as she gazed upward, lying there motionless, her entire body soaked in dark red blood

Mei Xi cast a skeptical glance at Tang Lie, observing this lewd young man from every angle, and concluded that he did not resemble a doctor dedicated to saving the world. It was likely just a pretext provided by Yan Yue to excuse him.

Mei Xi glared at Luo Cai and said: "Do I still need your guidance to do my work?"

"Damn it! You venomous, wicked woman!" Tang Lie shouted, cursing vehemently.

Tang Lie's body was suspended high above on the mast, watching helplessly as Yan Yue and his men threw Luo Cai's corpse and the pistol into the sea. Now that the pistol was gone, his hope of escaping had become even more remote, and he felt an extreme sense of frustration in his heart

Meixi turned her gaze to Yanyue, her expression complex as she sighed: "Yanyue, you have disappointed me greatly. There are laws of the nation and rules of the profession; I cannot compromise the regulations of our trade for just you." She bit her cherry lips and finally steeled her heart to say: "Give Tang Lie twenty lashes, and throw both of them into the water tank. Once they come ashore, we will decide their fate!"

The twenty whips struck the Tang hunting skin, causing the flesh to split open. After fainting several times, he was awakened by cold water. Following the torture, he and Yan Yue were thrown into the water chamber together

Tang Lie inhaled sharply, approaching Luo Cai and reaching out to touch the artery on her neck. The skin beneath his fingers had already grown cold, and upon observing her dilating pupils, he couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow. Despite having cursed Luo Cai to die quickly on more than one occasion, witnessing the tragic scene before him weighed heavily on his heart. This foolish woman truly believed that the handgun was a means of comfort. It was evident that she had just taken control of the key and had come over to indulge herself, only to unwittingly end her own life.

Tang Lie noticed the murderous glint in her eyes and realized the situation was dire. He hurriedly said, "What does this have to do with me? If she had properly safeguarded such items without any embezzlement, this tragedy would not have occurred!"

Yan Yue wiped away her tears and said: "Master, if he is indeed a spy for the Land Empire, why would he not go to the Empire's border fortresses or the capital to gather intelligence, but instead run to a desolate island? Moreover, the date on that parchment is clearly fifty years ago, and he is only in his twenties. Did the Emperor of Land send him to be a spy before he was even born?" These words were spoken to her by Tang Lie, and now that she is relaying them, they carry much more persuasive power than when Tang Lie said them.

Macy sneered, "At this point in time, you still speak for him!"

Yan Yue sighed and asked somewhat curiously, "However, I rarely see the master harbor such animosity towards others. What exactly did you do to make her so angry?"

Mei Xi's eyes were red, and she gritted her teeth, saying: "It was you who caused her death!"

The water chamber is essentially a small water prison used to confine slaves, with the water reaching waist height. Once the hatch is closed, it becomes pitch dark inside, where one cannot see their hand in front of their face. The air is foul and oppressive, and the stench is enough to induce nausea.

Meixi looked at Luocai's corpse with deep pity and softly said: "Give Luocai a proper burial and throw that piece of iron into the sea"

It seems that I am truly going to die... Tang Lie thought sadly, had he known that coming to this world would lead to such a predicament, he would have preferred to accept Wei Gang's kindness on the deserted island and marry that beautiful gorilla, at least he could have lived a few more years

Yan Yue silently handed the key she had kept to Mei Xi, tears streaming down her face

Tang Lie has endured the initial pain, and it has now alleviated significantly. He said softly, "She has no feelings for you; how can you still consider her your master!"

Yan Yue returned to Tang Lie's side and gently patted his arm, saying: "There is no need to be sad; everyone experiences setbacks. I believe you will gradually recover."

Meixi came before her, and after the incident with Luo Cai, she was also greatly affected. She sighed and said, "This person is certainly not of good character; you must remember this lesson..."

Tang Lie was roughly pushed out

"Save me..." Tang Lie called out in a low voice, harboring a glimmer of hope.

Yan Yue was deeply saddened to witness the tragic fate of Luo Cai

Tang Lie said in a trembling voice: "What a load of nonsense! I almost got killed by that wretched Mei Xi..."

Yan Yue sat silently in the sea, tears streaming down her face. After a long while, she suddenly realized she could no longer hear Tang Lie's cries of agony. A sense of panic surged within her, and she thought Tang Lie might have fainted from the pain. She exclaimed in alarm, "Are you alright?"