Black Oil Cannister

The pirates, who have spent years at sea, are highly familiar with the common defense tricks used at harbors. Before they even reached the harbor, dozens of small boats were lowered from the pirate fleet.

They moved in groups, rowing into the harbor, quickly clearing away fishing nets and anchor cables.

Upon seeing this, the Li family reacted swiftly.

Under the command of Li Haitian, five attack ships released a barrage of arrows toward the pirate boats.

In an instant, arrows rained down, killing and injuring countless.

However, this carnage only lasted for one round of attacks.

The pirates clearing the damaged nets and anchor cables were mostly soul masters, protected by steel armor, and thus, were unafraid of the arrows.

The ones who died were merely cannon fodder.

On the city walls, Ye Tian gazed at the scene from afar and sighed, "These pirates are really efficient."

Next to him, Li Jiuchuan looked grim:

"I've escorted the Li family's ships before, and I've encountered pirates several times. Most of them are arrogant, lazy, and wicked. They wouldn't risk death to clear fishing nets under a hail of arrows. I fear this group is part of the elite Coral Pirate Crew."

Hu Liena raised an eyebrow and asked:

"Is the Coral Pirate Crew that famous?"

"Why do you always look uneasy when you mention them?"

Li Jiuchuan explained:

"The Coral Pirate Crew isn't just an ordinary gang. They are highly organized. Whether it's along the eastern coast or the northern seas of the Heaven Dou Empire, traces of their activities can be found."

A well-organized group is naturally far more dangerous than scattered pirates.

"If they have a Titled Douluo overseeing them, they can't be too shabby," Ye Tian said nonchalantly.

Hu Liena nodded in agreement, secretly feeling pleased. Wouldn't this situation highlight the strength of the Spirit Hall Patrol even more?

Before long, a shadow flew toward Ye Tian's group, causing the Li family guards to tense up.

Li Jiuchuan waved his hand lightly and signaled, "No need to worry, this is Master Ye Tian's guard, Lord Zhou Long."

Zhou Long slowly landed on the city wall, pointed toward the distant harbor, and respectfully reported to Ye Tian, "Young master, the submarine has already entered the main harbor from the secret port behind the mountain."

"Mm." Ye Tian nodded slightly.

Since the submarine was in position, it was time for a good show.

Upon hearing that Ye Tian's submarine was about to take action, Li Jiuchuan's face showed a grateful expression. She bowed to Ye Tian and said, "Young master Ye Tian, thank you so much."

"No trouble." Ye Tian smiled and waved his hand lightly. "After the war, just settle the payment for the weapons."

"The Li family will definitely pay double," Li Jiuchuan replied resolutely.

In her eyes, although the submarine's firepower might not be immense, its symbolic value was enormous. Additionally, it would catch the pirates off guard. Paying Ye Tian double was her way of maintaining a good relationship and compensating him.

"Oh?"

Ye Tian looked at Li Jiuchuan with a smile and casually asked Zhou Long, "Uncle Zhou, how much is a torpedo again?"

Zhou Long dutifully replied, "Young master, each torpedo costs 200,000 gold soul coins. The submarine is equipped with eight in total."

"Two hundred thousand... eight... that's 1.6 million..."

Li Jiuchuan's pupils gradually widened. What kind of weapon was this? So expensive?

And she had just said she'd pay double.

Wouldn't that be 3.2 million?

Adding in Ye Tian's previous service fee… the entire Li family's wealth would likely be emptied in one go.

Even if she sold herself, it wouldn't cover the cost!

At that thought, Li Jiuchuan was on the verge of tears.

Seeing her stunned silence, Ye Tian chuckled and gently patted her shoulder:

"No need for double, but 1.6 million is non-negotiable."

Although this was mainly a test of the submarine's firepower, it was also helping the Li family.

It was only right for the Li family to pay for it.

"O-okay."

Li Jiuchuan reluctantly agreed, her heart pounding. Ye Tian's assistance was a bit pricey.

However, recalling that Zhou Long, a Titled Douluo, would also be helping the Li family, she felt more at ease.

If they had to hire a Titled Douluo to fight, the cost would be close to a million gold soul coins anyway.

Considering the price of the torpedoes, the Li family could still break even.

As they continued their conversation, the pirates had cleared the fishing nets from the harbor.

The pirate ships resumed their advance, collectively charging into the harbor.

Hu Liena watched this scene and asked, "Brother Ye Tian, when will you make your move?"

As someone familiar with Ye Tian's forces, Hu Liena was even more eager than Li Jiuchuan to see the submarine in action.

After all, the Heavenly Strategy Army under Ye Tian could take on Super Douluos.

A large submarine was likely no weaker.

Ye Tian waved his hand slowly, "No rush. Once half of the pirate ships have entered the harbor, it will be the best time for us to attack."

"At that point, we can strike their central fleet, cutting off the pirates' communication between the front and rear."

Hearing this, Li Jiuchuan's eyes lit up.

If they could split the pirate fleet, it would certainly make them easier to deal with.

She motioned for a guard and instructed, "Go inform my grandfather to cooperate with young master Ye Tian's plan."

"Yes!" The guard bowed respectfully and rushed off.

Watching the guard leave, Hu Liena thoughtfully touched her forehead.

Once Ye Tian cut off the pirates, the Spirit Hall Patrol could also join the fight, combining with the Li family to launch a pincer attack on the pirates.

With that in mind, Hu Liena became even more eager to slip away.

"Uh... the view here isn't great. I'm going to check over there," she said, excusing herself.

She needed to get out of Ye Tian's sight to signal the Spirit Hall Patrol outside using a flag.

"Sure, just don't wander too far," Ye Tian replied, nodding.

Given Nana's personality, he knew she wouldn't cause trouble at a time like this, so he didn't think much of it.

In the windy weather, the pirates were moving quickly.

Seeing that half the ships had entered the harbor, Zhou Long stepped forward and said, "Young master, it's time for me to take action."

"Mm, go ahead and give the order for the submarine to attack."

Ye Tian waved his hand.

As Zhou Long set off, Li Jiuchuan's heart started racing.

She clasped her hands in prayer, "We have to win!"

Ye Tian smiled and reassured her, "Don't worry. With two Titled Douluos and the Li family fighting on their home turf, the odds are in our favor. Let's just sit back and watch."

Li Jiuchuan glanced at Ye Tian with a complex expression, then nodded firmly.

In the distance, the pirate ships' catapults began attacking the Li family's vessels.

Blazing black oil cannisters streaked across the sky, trailing thick black smoke as they crashed into the Li family's ships.

Pirates are typically frugal and don't waste weapons lightly.

Their assault signaled that both sides had entered effective attack range.

Boom!

A black oil cannister exploded on the sea's surface, the boiling oil quickly spreading and igniting, turning the waters into a sea of fire.

The Li family's ships were all made of wood.

If hit by the black oil cannisters, the resulting fire would be extremely difficult to extinguish, causing severe damage to the ships!

(End of chapter)

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