Novel Full Chapter 242 - 174: Arrival at Yunjiji Island
Chapter 242: Chapter 174: Arrival at Yunjiji Island
Fang Yu and the others successfully reunited with their own army.
“Second Lieutenant!”
Li Chongjing had a noticeable air of vigilance and sharpness from being in combat for a long time. His entire demeanor, his gaze, had become sharp and penetrating. This soldier, who had been “unemployed” for a long time in Qiyun Port, had completely activated the war genes hidden within his body within just a few days on the battlefield. He seemed reborn, making even Fang Yu feel a bit unfamiliar.
A group of soldiers was very happy to see Fang Yu’s arrival, as if they’d found their backbone, joy evident in their eyes.
“Report, Second Lieutenant, we’ve been stationed at Yunjiji Island for 4 days, having gone through three small battles and one defense battle.”
“Ships lost: two!”
Li Chongjing rendered a standard military salute to Fang Yu, then loudly reported to Fang Yu.
“Good work!”
Fang Yu nodded, reached out, and patted Li Chongjing on the shoulder in encouragement.
As for whether Li Chongjing had been slacking in leading the troops, Fang Yu and the others knew from the panel information of the past few days.
Every day there was information about enemy ships being sunk, funneling into everyone’s panels, letting them know that Li Chongjing had been indeed leading the troops with no negligence.
But instead genuinely contributing his strength.
As for battle losses, Fang Yu knew about it from the panel information.
Military slots: 48/50
Having some loss is normal. In wartime circumstances, how could there be zero losses?
Even before, when Fang Yu and the others raided Zhang Dong’s camp, even under advantageous conditions, more than ten Blue Star captains died in that battle.
In comparison, continuous battles resulting in only two ships lost is, in terms of battle outcomes, already a result of Li Chongjing’s brave leadership.
Fang Yu could completely accept it.
After this battle ends, once back at Qiyun Port, the losses could be replenished.
Moreover, once back, battle merits might quickly get updated, the number of troops one could lead might further increase, so these losses weren’t really much.
“Don’t forget to report the casualties to the military district after returning, so the families of lost soldiers receive their due compensation. We can’t let our brothers sacrifice for nothing.”
Fang Yu reminded.
“Understood, Second Lieutenant!”
Li Chongjing nodded, acknowledging the instruction.
“Second Lieutenant, how do we plan to attack next?”
At this moment, Li Chongjing voiced the question he was most curious about.
He looked at Fang Yu.
Before this, Fang Yu had dispatched him alone to Yunjiji Island, subsequently having him act separately from the Sharp Blade Army.
Li Chongjing had asked Fang Yu about the purpose of this trip and knew that Fang Yu had come to make some special strategic deployments, thus separating from their own Sharp Blade Army for solo action.
Now seeing Fang Yu return, Li Chongjing was happy yet also curious about Fang Yu’s subsequent planning and layout.
Listening to Li Chongjing’s words, Fang Yu smiled, patted Li Chongjing on the shoulder, and said: “For the next two days, let Sharp Blade Army normally garrison Yunjiji Island. I’ve already transmitted the information to Mr. Kong, and we’ll await his response to formulate a specific execution plan, so don’t rush.”
“I understand…”
Li Chongjing was clearly a bit disappointed, but he didn’t say anything, nodded, then turned and left to make strategic deployments for the Sharp Blade Army.
Watching Li Chongjing’s retreating figure, Fang Yu silently made some calculations in his heart.
The Black Snake Gang’s people… should have already arrived at Yunjiji Island, right?
But I just don’t know who it is… will have to wait for him to come to me.
Actually, there was one more thing Fang Yu hadn’t told Li Chongjing.
The reason for holding off these two days is not just to wait for Kong Huaao’s reply. On the other hand, it’s also to wait for the Black Snake Gang’s intelligence personnel to connect with Fang Yu.
Previously, under Fang Yu’s help, the Black Snake Gang had already controlled the Lighthouse Association.
As the largest intelligence trader in the gray area of the Southern Island Sea Region, the Lighthouse Association’s intelligence layout is even more comprehensive than the hastily stationed military’s.
Every corner essentially has the Lighthouse Association’s hidden intelligence personnel.
Even among the marine warlords, there are spies from the Lighthouse Association.
It can be said to permeate the entire Southern Island Sea Region.
And now, the Lighthouse Association’s intelligence network is under the Black Snake Gang’s control.
Once the Black Snake Gang’s intelligence officer connects with Fang Yu, it’s as if Fang Yu has countless more eyes on the battlefield.
Any change in the battlefield’s situation will be delivered without omission to Fang Yu’s front, becoming clear to him.
Linking up with the Black Snake Gang and grasping the intelligence network in his own hands is Fang Yu’s confidence in this war!
…
“Captain, when are we going to take down Wang Qi? That bastard has screwed us over many times, even causing Brother Yuan Qing’s death. It’s frustrating if we don’t avenge it.”
At night, several core members approached Fang Yu, expressing similar sentiments.
All crew members aboard the Salted Fish harbor intense hatred towards Wang Qi.
He and his band of other captains have been slyly manipulating things behind their backs during this period, enraging the crew to no end, eager to eliminate him quickly.
Moreover, during previous collaborations, the crew had good relations with many of Yuan Qing’s ship crew members.
People have feelings; they can’t be purely driven by interest.
With Yuan Qing’s death, the crew has been feeling uncomfortable, suppressed and unreleased during this time.
Now learning from that young man about Wang Qi’s whereabouts, the crew couldn’t hold back any longer.
They all came to Fang Yu.
If they don’t act soon and Wang Qi leaves his current location, he’ll be hard to find.
“Don’t concern yourselves with this now; your current focus should be on the Sea Mine Battle, not on Wang Qi’s matter.”
However, what surprised everyone was…
Fang Yu showed no intention of taking action at all. He just glanced at everyone indifferently, then lightly said.
“Captain?!”
Everyone’s eyes widened, unable to believe what they were hearing.
How could their captain…
Seemed like a completely different person?
Could it be the captain no longer wanted to deal with this matter?
Just then, a voice sounded from outside the ship:
“Is this Fang Yu Captain’s ship? I’m looking for Captain Fang Yu; there are some matters…”