Jake, a spirited boy from a quiet island known for fishing and silk, has always dreamed of adventure. Drawn to the ghostly tales of an abandoned pirate ship, he sneaks aboard as a child, unknowingly binding his fate to its cursed captain. Years later, at 17, Jake's life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Captain Death, a fearsome yet tragic figure cursed to roam the skies with his haunted ship.
Captain Death reveals a dark secret: Jake is now linked to the ship and must help break the curse or face the same eternal fate. To succeed, Jake must locate the descendants of a wronged family while mastering magic under the captain's guidance.
Hiding the truth from his loving mother, Jake embarks on a dangerous journey, determined to uncover not only the means to undo the curse but also the mystery of his father's disappearance. With the stakes high and time running out, Jake ventures into an unknown world filled with magic, peril, and self-discovery.
Will he rise to the challenge, or will the curse consume him, too?
Other Title: Guide to Cultivating as a Cannon Fodder (炮灰修真指南) by Qinglian Yuefu
Becoming a cannon fodder supporting a female character who is destined to die within the first three chapters, Zhang Yiyi decisively begins her self-rescue mode. This is the story of a young girl fighting her way out from among countless cannon fodder, ultimately achieving enlightenment and ascending by breaking through the void.