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Chapter 1291: Naval Battle
Chapter 1291: Naval Battle
December 7th, 2017
In the Yellow River Basin, near the area close to Jingzhou, a massive port stood like a giant beast, crouching on the riverbank.
Numerous merchant ships were docked at the port, and various dock workers bustled about, creating a bustling scene. It was hard to believe that this flourishing port was actually controlled by river pirates.
The leader of this group of river pirates had a strategic mind. He was once a wanderer who, through unknown means, ended up in the Yellow River Basin. With a few NPCs, he formed a group and began his life as a river pirate.
Initially, his starting point wasn't remarkable. Neither his personal strength nor his subordinates stood out in the Yellow River Basin. However, he had a sharp mind.
Unlike other river pirates, he possessed a modern way of thinking. With his forward-thinking mind, he established connections with merchant caravans even when his influence was still small. He engaged in small trades, providing items that couldn't be openly sold.
After accumulating wealth through less-than-honorable means, his strength and influence began to grow rapidly. From being a minor player, he became the leader of the largest river pirate group in the Yellow River Basin within just a few years.
As his influence grew, so did his ambition. He gradually felt that he could achieve even more, which led to the establishment of this port.
He initially intended to create a transit hub on the Yellow River, leveraging his 'good reputation' among the caravans traveling through the region. At first, he played by the rules, and this alone brought him significant benefits.
However, he wasn't content. He believed he deserved more, so he gradually started to desire control over the Yellow River Basin's commerce.
He even planned to prevent northern caravans from heading south and southern caravans from going north, forcing all trade to go through him. This was a suicidal move.
Who would the southern caravans trade with if they couldn't go north? The primary target, of course, would be Lu Hai Kong. With such a reckless plan, it was only a matter of time before Lu Hai Kong would come to eliminate him, even if the incident with the Yu Emperor Cauldron hadn't occurred.
However, it must be said that he was well aware of this.
Having risen from a mere dozen wooden planks to his current status, this man possessed exceptional talent and a unique mindset. He always knew what he was doing and the consequences of his actions.
But for a tyrant with such an ambitious spirit, the prospect of facing danger was less daunting than the idea of settling for what they had. As long as there was a chance, no matter how risky, they would strive to climb higher.
How could one expect to ride the wind and break the waves without weathering the storms?
Driven by this determination, when his river pirates reported a massive warship approaching with great ferocity, his face showed no fear. Instead, it radiated a spirit of embracing the challenges and riding the winds and waves!
...
Yellow River Basin, outside the river pirate port.
As Gan Ning's warship approached, over a dozen other warships were already waiting on the river, and upon spotting Gan Ning's vessel, the river pirates immediately signaled with flags, demanding Gan Ning's ship to halt.
In response to this demand, Gan Ning made his stance clear with his actions.
At Gan Ning's command, his warship completely disregarded the pirates' signals. The massive warship charged forward like a ferocious beast.
The leader of the river pirates, far from being surprised, flashed a sharp look in his eyes and waved his hand. Their fleet of over a dozen ships, seemingly well-prepared, swiftly moved to surround Gan Ning's warship.
According to their intelligence, Lu Hai Kong had deployed only this single warship on the water, and capturing it would effectively end the confrontation with Lu Hai Kong.
The river pirate leader wasn't particularly concerned about Lu Hai Kong's land-based forces.
After all, their camp was built on land, but aside from the side facing the river, it was surrounded by mountains on three sides, making a land-based assault nearly impossible unless Lu Hai Kong deployed a large number of top-tier generals.
The leader was even less worried about Lu Hai Kong deploying many elite generals, as those with strength values above ninety were not easily found, and although he had some ambitions, he hadn't taken any significant actions yet. Currently, Lu Hai Kong's focus was on dealing with threats from beyond the borders, so the leader felt secure that they wouldn't divert significant resources to deal with him.
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"Whether it's riding the wind and breaking the waves or sinking with broken spears, this is the moment of truth!"
As the leader of the river pirates roared, his voice like a low growl, the dozen or so twenty to thirty-meter-long pirate ships clashed with Gan Ning's massive vessel.
Upon contact, one of the pirate ships was immediately pierced through by Gan Ning's warship.
There was no contest; the two sides were not on the same level. Although the pirates' ships were not inferior, they couldn't compare to Gan Ning's warship, which had been obtained from a treasure chest, and its dominance was to be expected.
However, these river pirates were not to be underestimated. With years of experience operating in the Yellow River Basin, their water combat skills were exceptionally refined, possibly even surpassing those of Gan Ning, who had been kept on the sidelines by Lu Hai Kong for several years.
As Gan Ning's warship flipped over one of the pirate ships, the pirates retaliated. Their fleet of over a dozen ships moved with agility, swiftly surrounding Gan Ning's vessel.
At the same time, the pirates began throwing hooks onto Gan Ning's warship, and within a short span of ten minutes, they had firmly secured it.
The river pirate leader stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Gan Ning on the opposing deck: "Now, we can have a proper talk, can't we?"
(End of Chapter)
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