Chapter 203 - Stand-off
“Master, we are almost out of arrows.” Soong Hanlin wiped his face, held a bloody long sword and walked in front of Lu Zheng and said.
Enemies were constantly approaching from below in an attempt to penetrate the ship. Soong Hanlin had just led his men to fight underwater, but at this moment, he was replaced by another group of people.
Lu Zheng looked around. There were only five ships left out of the twelve on the other side, and two ships had already been sunk on his side. However, compared to the casualties on the other side, it was still considered light.
This was mainly because of their ship's excellent defense. The two large crossbows at the front and back had broken through the enemy's encirclement, and the iron plates on both sides were used as shields. It was temporarily safe.
At this moment, the two sides were facing off against each other, separated by tens of meters. In the middle was a ship that was burning with raging flames.
“Have the people you sent out returned?”
“…” “Not yet.”
Lu Zheng could guarantee that he wouldn't lose, but he couldn't guarantee how many soldiers he would be able to survive. Thus, he had a good impression of the island's terrain, and as long as he leaned against the land, he would no longer have to worry about being attacked from all sides. This battle would be much easier.
They were the only ones who had been designed, and he did not dare approach them without being able to guarantee the safety of the island.
Seeing that the ship was getting closer and closer, Lu Zheng pointed his spear and ordered: “Tell the other two ships to get close. For now, stand guard on the shore and don't get off. Stay alert!”
“Yes.” Soong Hanlin got his men to signal the other two ships. He watched them retreat towards the island before going back to Lu Zheng, “Master, why don't we lure the enemy aboard. With the strength of our men, we won't be afraid of anyone coming.”
Lu Zheng narrowed his eyes. The dark clouds made him feel depressed. He shook his head and said, “No, no matter how tough the boat is, it can't withstand wave after wave of attacks. Since I have fewer enemies, I will capture the thief first!”
His long spear was pointed at the opponent's main ship. Although he had never seen Pluto, with Lu Zheng's eyesight, he could still see the tall man who was surrounded by people on the ship.
“You are the water masters from the Great Yang?” A voice filled with inner strength was heard.
Soong Hanlin jumped up onto the bow of the ship and shouted with his inner force, “You are that group of pirates called the disgusting Bara?”
The man whom Lu Zheng had previously identified as the leader of the pirates walked out. “Haha …” “You're still trying to be brave even at a time like this? I advise you guys to surrender, I promise I won't kill you!”
“Pfft, what big words you have there!” You dare to call yourself a king with just a little cat and dog like you? ” Soong Hanlin spat into the sea and cursed in disdain, “A motley crowd!”
“Humph!” Why didn't he see the rumored Master Lu? Could it be that he was hiding behind his subordinate and didn't dare to come out? “Haha …” A burst of laughter resounded in the sky, causing Soong Hanlin's and the others' faces to darken.
Lu Zheng took the bow and arrows from the guards at the side. He drew the bow, fired the arrows, aimed, and shot in one go.
The arrow whistled through the air towards the pirate leader's neck. If this arrow hit, there was no chance of survival.
However, the pirate leader was not a mediocre person. He immediately retreated and grabbed a subordinate in front of him. “Puchi!” The arrow pierced through the man's body, but he did not stop. The long arrow pierced through his chest and continued forward.
The pirate leader's eyes narrowed and he quickly retreated backwards. An arrow made of flesh and blood flew past his face and entered the body of the person behind him.
“Ah …” The sound of several screams filled the air. The pirates were all alarmed and quickly backed off, afraid that they would become the next shield.
Lu Zheng's arrow had pierced through three people, and its power was evident. He threw down his bow and said in a deep voice, “You robbers, kill, rob, commit all sorts of crimes, all for the purpose of harming the people, and die!”
The pirate leader straightened his body and touched the bloody wound on his cheek. “You do have some skill, but don't forget that this is the sea. It doesn't matter if you're a god of war or a god of death. It's useless even if you come to this king's territory!”
“Then let's give it a try!”
The pirate leader raised his eyebrows and said slowly, “We didn't have to fight to the death. If Master Lu can promise that he won't hurt us in the future, we can make peace.”
Lu Zheng's eyes flashed as he asked lightly: “Who told you I was going to make a move on you?” Although clearing out the pirates was indeed part of his plan.
“Hehe …” I can really tell you this, it was your government that first came to find me, haha … How does it feel to be betrayed by your own people? ” Although the pirates had ordered them not to divulge this information, the chief did not think it was necessary for them to keep it a secret. It was best if they fought amongst themselves so that they would have no time to pay attention to him.
However, it was clear that they did not have the chance, because this would be their final resting place.
The faces of all the soldiers turned red as they heard the news. Their eyes shone with a murderous light; they looked like they wished they could eat the other party alive.
Lu Zheng originally thought that this group of pirates' informants knew that he was going to sea, so they came up with this plan. He didn't expect the government to contribute here.
Good! Great! And in this government, other than Lin Zhihao, no one else thought of him!
“I will take care of those scum from Great Yang, and as for all of you, you too deserve to die!”
Those who would become pirates were mostly criminals who had escaped from Great Yang or other countries. There were also a few who had to live their lives, but no matter which kind they were, it was impossible to wash off the fact that their hands were drenched in blood.
These people were extremely brutal, and their plunder was still light. Wherever they went, they basically left no survivors, and even if they did, they became slaves under their whips.
“It seems like Master Lu doesn't want to negotiate!”
“I won't bother with any of you!”
“Haha …” The pirate leader laughed exaggeratedly. Then he said coldly, “If that's the case, then we shall see the real deal. I want to see if the tiger can still bounce when it enters the water!”
Zuo Shaoqing's eyelids twitched. The cup in his hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Zuo Xiaolang had recovered his energy and was lying beside the boat watching the sailors catch fish in the water. He turned his head when he heard the voice: “Daddy?”
Zuo Shaoqing sat beside him and frowned. He comforted him, “It's nothing, I accidentally slipped.”
A black shadow drilled out of the water, holding a big fish in both hands and happily shouting, “I caught it!”
Zuo Shaoqing did not expect it to be him. Just when he was about to pick Zuo Xiaolang up, he saw that Zuo Xiaolang's gaze had landed on him. Zuo Shaoqing watched as Zuo Xiaolang's bright smile froze on his face and his eyes glazed over, not noticing that the fish in his hand fell into the water.
Zuo Shaoqing sighed and didn't make too much of a move.
Zuo Xiaolang didn't know what the two adults were thinking. He pointed at the fish that had escaped back to the sea and shouted, “Ah …” It ran away! “
Wang Zhenhai's heart was filled with astonishment. He stared at that small face with unfathomable eyes. Whose child was this? How could this be … So similar?
It was not that Wang Zhenhai was suspicious, it was just that the child's facial features were too similar to his. Although the child had not grown up yet, Wang Zhenhai had always paid attention to his appearance and would not be able to see through it.
He slowly climbed up to Zuo Shaoqing's side, and asked while breathing heavily, “Master San …” This… Whose child is this? “
The reason why Wang Zhenhai asked this was because he didn't think that the child was Zuo Shaoqing. After all, Zuo Shaoqing was at his age and he didn't see any women on the ship.
Zuo Shaoqing calmly carried Zuo Xiaolang and introduced him, “My son, Zuo Xiaolan.”
“Haha …” Wang Zhenhai chuckled dryly. He couldn't say anything as he stared at his own face.
Because Zuo Xiaolang had been seasick for the past few days, the bit of flesh that he raised with great difficulty disappeared. Looking at this one-year-old kid, Wang Zhenhai thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out whether he was messing around outside two years ago.
Maybe it was just a coincidence? After all, this San Ye looked like someone who was both rich and powerful. How could he casually adopt someone else's son?
Zuo Xiaolang felt uncomfortable under Ye Zichen's gaze. His shallow eyebrows frowned in annoyance, he already seemed very overbearing at such a young age.
“What is it? What's the matter? ” Zuo Shaoqing narrowed his eyes and looked at him.
“No no …” “No, I just …” Just curious! Wang Zhenhai thought to himself: Is there really such a similar person without any blood ties in this world?
He thought of that legitimate son who died right after he was born. At that time, he didn't even look at him and only let people bury him. He wondered if that child had a face similar to his.
In the past, he had both wealth and power, so he didn't care too much about his children. Now that he was alone, he felt lonely. If his son was still alive, perhaps he would have more of a motivation to live?
Zuo Shaoqing replied with an indifferent expression, “En”. He picked Zuo Xiaolang up and prepared to return to the cabin. The moment he got up, he saw the boat that was sent out to scout the way back.
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