Summary:
Zhu Jiao is the son of a half-god Shen Qi, a.k.a. Chen Sheng in the cultivation world, and Fei Yin. Others thought of him as the two's gift, but at the same time as replacement of the two for leaving everybody behind and go to Samsara. Until now, including Zhu Jiao, they are waiting for the two's reincarnation.
While at it, Zhu Jiao worked to the bones and decided to look for his parents' soul - while killing demons on the way and bringing peace to the humankind. No - he's really just unemployed.
When he's young, he's everybody's joy and prize. When he grew up, he's everybody's headache and stress. How can a perfect child turn to a complete failure?
A part time exorcist, part time model, part time actor, part time stuntman, part time photographer, part time tutor, part time... etc. This hardworking but also a lazy child doing everything to see his parents... will he finally meet them?
But, along the way in search of his parents, he will meet his fated love one. Will this be a bane, or a boon to his mission?
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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