Scumbag Chapter 168 The Reformed White-Eyed Wolf General (34)

There are some scattered islands around Zheng State, which have become the bases of the Eastern Sea pirates. Usually, they rest and live her

There are some scattered islands around Zheng State, which have become the bases of the Eastern Sea pirates.

Usually, they rest and live here. And when it is cold and freezing, they would return to their homeland, squander their plundered wealth there, and go to sea again when the weather warms up.

As Mingting's number one little brother, Fengtian has already scouted every small island near Zheng State.

It knew exactly which islands housed pirates, which were still vacant… down to the last detail.

After the big ship sailed on the sea for four days, at dawn on the fifth day, a small island emerged on the horizon.

"Grab your weapons, brothers!" Mingting adjusted the red scarf on his head, "Prepare to land!"

There are more than 80 pirates on the island, who have just arrived from their homeland.

They had just celebrated last night and planned to set off to Yaozhou when the rest of their crew arrived.

These people drank too much yesterday, so they were drunk and lying around. They never thought that someone would attack them at this time.

When screams pierced the air, a few managed to open their eyes… only to see red-scarved men charging toward them. One let out a panicked shriek to warn the others.

Unfortunately, the sword was faster than the sound.

Half an hour later, except for the two survivors, the other Eastern Sea pirates had been slaughtered.

The two survivors initially cursed in their native tongue, but when they saw their comrades’ corpses and heard Mingting say that if they cursed again, he would cut off their tongues and use them as bait when fishing in the sea, the two immediately fell silent.

Mingting kept these two alive because he wanted to know the current situation of the Eastern Sea pirates’ homeland and also wanted to learn their native language from them.

…

"Boss, these bastards are pure evil."

While searching the island, someone found many corpses. Judging from the clothes on their bodies, they should be Zheng State’s people, and they’re mostly women.

These were the victims the Eastern Sea pirates had abducted, violated, and left to rot.

Even though everyone already knew the cruelty of the Eastern Sea pirates, seeing it firsthand filled them with grief and fury.

Mingting and his men gathered all the remains they could find, and placed them in coffins.

These were Yaozhou’s people, so they deserved to rest on their own soil. When they returned to the mainland, Mingting would arrange a proper burial for them.

As for the bodies of the Eastern Sea pirates, they’re thrown into the sea by the soldiers to feed the sharks.

Over the next few days, more Eastern Sea Eastern Sea pirates arrived… Then they’re ambushed and butchered the moment they set foot on shore.

The two surviving Eastern Sea pirates revealed that their group had more than 300 people, which was a relatively large group among the pirate groups.

To save their own skins, they eagerly betrayed their allies, divulging details about other Eastern Sea pirate’s factions.

These people are in a cooperative relationship.

While there are conflicts of interest between them, they often collaborated in raids.

…

"Leader, I've told you everything I know."

Skifti knelt on the ground, sweat pouring down his forehead.

"Not a single lie!" He pressed his forehead to the ground.

Skifti had never met anyone so terrifyingly intelligent, as Mingting had mastered their language in under half a month.

If the other party was not tall and really didn't look like an Eastern Sea’s people, Skifti might’ve mistaken him for a countryman.

Originally, the man with Skifti wanted to fool Mingting, but after just a few words, Mingting saw through his lie and threw him into the sea to become fish food.

Therefore, Skifti didn't dare to deceive Mingting.

"So, you’re saying you’ve outlived your usefulness?" Mingting spoke in Skifti’s native language fluently, his voice was cold, and his right hand wiped his blade slowly, "Since you’re worthless, you can die…"

"Wait! Leader, I still have value!"

Skifti was so scared that he nearly pissed himself, and quickly raised his head, "I know a lot of Eastern Sea pirates! I can take you to their territory, and I can also help you make an appointment with them."

"I have been to many places, and the sailing routes are etched in my mind! Please, believe me!"

Skifti’s face was deathly pale, his legs were trembling, and cold sweat dripped from his cheeks and chin.

Skifti didn't know what the origins of these red turban pirates were, but looking at their appearance, they had a bit of military atmosphere.

"What are you thinking?"

Mingting lowered his head and looked at Skifti.

This Eastern Sea’s man is very aware of the current situation and has some clever tricks, so he is perhaps worth keeping.

"Leader… are you soldiers?" Skifti asked tentatively.

"You are good, very smart." Mingting grinned and smiled sinisterly, "I am the last blood of the fallen dynasty. I used to lead soldiers, but now that the dynasty has been destroyed, I can only go to sea and become a sea overlord."

"So Leader is a noble royal family?!" Skifti kowtowed quickly.

At this time, he had completely forgotten how he mocked the corrupt dynasty that could not even protect its own people when he robbed Yaozhou before.

"Since you are so respectful, I’ll spare you today."

Mingting threw a small box in front of Skifti, "Swallow this ‘Rotten Heart, Rotten Lungs’ pill, and you will be a member of our Red Turban Army in the future."

‘Rotten Heart and Rotten Lung Pill?’ The name alone made Skifti tremble.

When he opened the box, he saw there’s a purple pill inside.

"Each month, you’ll get an antidote. If you behave well, I'll help you detoxify in three years." Mingting then patted Skifti’s shoulder with the back of his sword.

"Skifti, you now have several choices. Either die now, take the pill, betray me, and be poisoned to death, or prove your loyalty to me. When I succeed, I'll let give you freedom."

"You are a smart man, so you must know what to do."

"Yes!" Skifti gritted his teeth and swallowed the Rotten Heart, Rotten Lungs pill.

With Skifti as the traitor, Mingting swept through seven more islands.

Unfortunately, the Eastern Sea pirates had already shipped most of their loot back to their homeland for winter, so the haul was meager.

Although Mingting looked down on it, the soldiers cheered like they’d struck gold.

With their little salary, what they’ve gotten now can be called a windfall, so who won’t be happy?

As the Red Turban Pirates' ‘sweep’ covers a wider range, there will always be one or two fish that slip through the net.

These survivors spread the story of the Red-Headed Ghost, and soon enough, the atmosphere on the sea became extremely tense, which was exactly what the Mingting wanted.

Now, the Red-Headed Ghost is causing headaches for the Eastern Sea pirates and other pirates.

If they go out in full force to rob on land, when they come back, their nest would already be raided by the Red-Headed Ghost.

But if they don't go out, there will be no supplies on the island, and they won't have enough food and drink.

Sooner or later, they will starve to death, and they might be killed by the Red-Headed Ghost who comes to the island in the middle of the night.

They wondered why is this Red-Headed Ghost such a bastard?!