[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki":3,"chapter-if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","If You Don't Try Hard, How Can I Become Pirate King?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2340029,4574,"Chapter 45: I, Gao Wen, Am an Actor!","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>In the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo pried open the wooden planks crushing him and stood up dazedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who am I? Where am I? What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After instinctively asking these three philosophical questions, Keluo looked up at Gao Wen and saw the same bewildered expression on his face—Keluo’s mouth twitched involuntarily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this insane strength was your hidden trump card all along?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo suppressed the churning blood in his chest and gave a look of complete understanding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But strength means nothing before my speed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been worrying about how to explain things without crushing Keluo’s hope entirely—now he realized he’d been far too narrow-minded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suitable leek must master self-deception!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, this strike finally made Gao Wen understand just how extreme the boost could be when the system’s nearly doubled overall stats were perfectly harmonized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure strength growth was far more than a simple doubling—it was an instantaneous burst that had increased his power by three or four times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could he have knocked Keluo flying so casually!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, he’d only used five-tenths of his strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he’d gone all out, Keluo would’ve been unable to stand after that blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Gao Wen instinctively rein in his own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo rubbed his aching shoulders and flexed his fingers, confirmed his injuries wouldn’t hinder his movement, then bounced lightly on the spot—next instant, he vanished into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Keluo’s flickering silhouette remained, even the fire’s flames tilting wildly from the wind he stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar sight reminded those nearby of comrades once crippled or killed by this move—they instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet halfway, they were stunned to find no extra scratch marks on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keluo has truly, truly mastered Shao Si!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We no longer need to fear being accidentally hurt!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Mu turned his head, staring in astonishment at the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone slabs beneath Keluo’s feet shattered continuously, yet his silhouette vanished completely from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keluo’s speed is even faster than before!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zan Gao let out a cry of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, when Keluo used Shao Si, he could still glimpse a blurred shadow—now he saw nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could only mean Keluo’s speed had been pushed to another extreme!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s gaze toward Gao Wen carried a hint of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this speed, can Captain Gao Wen still keep up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That previous strike may have been powerful, but if your speed can’t match, it’s useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Won’t he be okay? After all, even with Keluo’s speed, the captain still reacted, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Buzhi the cat-man’s words offered the group a sliver of reassurance, a sharp whistle pierced the air from afar…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tear suddenly appeared on Gao Wen’s leather armor—perhaps due to luck, no blood showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts instantly tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even the captain can’t keep up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we really follow Keluo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Mu dug his fingers into his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without having experienced everything in Uygar Harbor, he might still have accepted his old life—but now, nothing could go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzhi and Zan Gao clenched their fists, silently sweating for Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Jin raised an eyebrow, glancing at Gao Wen and asking skeptically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t make sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last time the captain punched me, he wasn’t even this strong?! Is he holding back because of his bond with Keluo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll surpass you, Keluo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll become Captain Gao Wen’s most capable subordinate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jin was mentally convincing himself, Gao Wen’s clothes gained several more cuts, and his face wore a look of utter constipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to suppress both his urge to strike and the instinct to let Guanshi Zhengzong slash through…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m suffering so much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Keluo, charging ahead like a wild boar, was laughing hysterically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once I’ve raised my speed to another dimension, even your neural reaction speed can’t keep up with me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s triumphant laughter echoed around them, pressing an inexplicable weight on everyone’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin clenched his fists tighter, screaming inwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Gao Wen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even kindness toward subordinates has its limits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re going to get seriously hurt at this rate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the battlefield,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange state emerged: Keluo relentlessly attacked with speed, leaving multiple cuts on Gao Wen—but none broke skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than ten minutes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen felt it was enough, and gave Keluo a look of knowing everything:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve found your weakness, Keluo!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver blade’s glow appeared along Keluo’s path—but flipped at the moment of impact, the edge turning to the spine, which slammed hard against Keluo’s chest…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same spot—Keluo crashed into the ruins again, struggling to rise, his hands utterly drained of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the pain coursing through his body, Keluo knew his limits had been reached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he felt no despair—this time, he sensed the gap between himself and Gao Wen had narrowed significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer as hopeless as before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next time, I’ll defeat you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gao Wen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be waiting for you on the captain’s seat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen nodded, then feigned heavy panting as he walked over, pulled Keluo up, and grinned triumphantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like I’ve got the upper hand!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo snorted, but a faint smile crept onto his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arrogant bastard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers erupted instantly around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet, paused by Keluo’s sudden challenge, resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat-brothers and Zan Gao excitedly danced in circles around the fire, drawing laughter from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pirate crew’s musicians began playing a familiar tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved and energized, Gao Wen’s crew sang along—off-key, forgetting the lyrics, but pouring every ounce of emotion into it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yo hohoho~ yo hohoho~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yo hohoho~ yo hohoho~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring Binks’ wine to your side~ like the sea wind, wild and free~ riding the waves~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the crowd’s singing, even Keluo was infected, draining mug after mug of ale and raising his cup in toast with Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the smile on Gao Wen’s face, Keluo blinked in slight surprise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How the hell hasn’t he broken a sweat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must’ve been mistaken—I still have hope!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I push just a little harder, I can defeat Gao Wen and reclaim my seat as captain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin sat quietly to the side, his gaze flickering occasionally toward Keluo, a cold sneer in his heart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch closely—I’ll defeat you and become the captain’s most trusted subordinate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen looked at Keluo, his spirit burning with fierce determination, then glanced at his system panel—his smile refused to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep pushing harder—I’ll reach the peak of my life, punching the Four Emperors and Seven Warlords, kicking the Marine Celestials!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 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