Chapter 9, Pacification

Bang! In a lifetime, the gun fired, and Zhao Xingchuan's firearm went off. Chen San stood in place, clutching his arm, and the steel knife in his hand fell to the ground

Chen San, you are slandering me! It is clear that you want to be the big boss!" Zhao Yi's eldest son, Zhao Xingkai, said angrily

Although the jade tiger is still young, there will come a day when it grows up. With a few of us old fellows to assist him, that will be sufficient! Zhao Yi also spoke up. Being a seasoned individual, he had already understood what Chen San was plotting at this moment, and naturally, he had to stand up to oppose it.

Hmph! Regardless of the circumstances, your way of abandoning your brothers to save yourself is quite ungrateful! Our Flying Fish Island thrives in the South China Sea precisely because of our unity!" another leader said with some dissatisfaction. Being a pirate is an incredibly dangerous profession, and the members must be extremely united! Only in this way can one survive on the sea

The sound of gunfire seemed to signal everyone, and Chen San's subordinates immediately launched an attack; however, they were all repelled by the pirates who were already prepared.

Soon, Chen San and the others arrived outside the firearms workshop. The courtyard was dark and dim, and there seemed to be nothing unusual.

The battle ended swiftly, and Chen San was utterly defeated. Among his more than ten subordinates, two were killed, and the rest were all injured, including himself! Zhao Yi did not kill them but instead ordered that Chen San and the others be imprisoned, awaiting their fate. Chen San's ambition to usurp the power of Feiyu Island was thus shattered! Their fate can also be imagined; the pirates have always been merciless towards traitors

Hmph! Those old fellows must have taken that little brat up the mountain https://m.hetushu.com.com! Let's go, to the mountain!" Chen San commanded! Since the operation has already begun, there is no way to stop it; unless they succeed, otherwise, they will have no way out!

"Alright, boss!" said Chen San's more than ten trusted subordinates in unison. When Luo Sangu was still around, they did not dare to act recklessly. Now that Luo Sangu has died in battle, they have nothing left to fear!

"Boss, what should we do now? Those old geezers are all supporting that little brat Luo Yuhu! That kid who hasn't even grown a full beard, what right does he have to be the big boss of Feiyu Island?" A young pirate said to Chen San

"Pah! Do you two think you can deal with me like this? Brothers, the leader has already fallen in battle. The Zhao father and son have ulterior motives; they intend to use Yu Hu as a puppet. I, Chen San, am loyal to the leader. I have come this time to rescue Yu Hu!" Chen San said

Chen San, my father has long known that you harbor ill intentions!" said Zhao Yi's youngest son, Zhao Xingchuan

"Bastard! Allowing a clueless little brat to lead Feiyu Island will only lead to its decline! Old man, I will take you down today!" Chen San, enraged, charged at Zhao Yi with a steel knife in hand

"Hmph! Uncle Zhao, that is a British warship! It has dozens of cannons on board, and a single broadside would be enough to tear our ship to pieces! Moreover, there are at least a hundred well-equipped British soldiers on that warship. Do you think our leader and the others have any chance of survival?" Chen San said coldly. Originally, he thought that after returning to Feiyu Island and announcing the deaths of Luo Sangu and the others, he could easily gain control of Feiyu Island. However, it now seems that the situation has exceeded his expectations!

"What do you mean? The boss has been bewitched by that pretty boy Long Yufei, and they are going to their deaths. Am I supposed to follow them to my own demise?" Chen San shouted angrily. He did not expect that among the group on the island, there would be so many people opposing him.

No! Luo Yuhu is too inexperienced and has made no significant contributions to Flying Fish Island; he cannot assume the position of the leader! I propose that Chief Chen San take over as the leader. Chief Chen San's abilities and reputation are well-known throughout Flying Fish Island; he is the most suitable candidate!" Chen San's subordinates immediately jumped out.

Hmph! Zhao Yi, stop pretending! Are you trying to set me up with so many people?

"Uncle Li, Yu Hu is still just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old child. How can we entrust Flying Fish Island to him? What capability does he have to command our many brothers?" Chen San's subordinates immediately objected. Although Luo San Gu is a woman, her abilities have long been recognized by the entire Flying Fish Island, and no one questioned her appointment as the leader of Flying Fish Island. However, Luo Yu Hu is different; although he is Luo San Gu's younger brother, he is too young and lacks strength. It is almost impossible for the pirates on Flying Fish Island to submit to him. Although Luo San Gu is a woman, her abilities have long been recognized by the entire Flying Fish Island, and no one questioned her appointment as the leader of Flying Fish Island. However, Luo Yu Hu is different; although he is Luo San Gu's younger brother, he is too young and lacks strength. It is almost impossible for the pirates on Flying Fish Island to submit to him.

Chen San's complexion was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he glared resentfully at the leaders in the hall who opposed him. At this moment, he wished he could eliminate all these old fellows! However, his strength was insufficient. Only a dozen people and some books had followed him back to Flying Fish Island, and there were not many loyal to him on the island. If a real conflict broke out, he had no chance of winning! Originally, he considered himself the second-in-command of Flying Fish Island. After Luo Sangu's death in battle, the position of the leader should naturally fall to him. Yet, he did not expect that the people on the island would rather support that little fellow Luo Yuhu than him!

"Boss, there is no one in the room. That little brat has no idea where he went?" a pirate reported to Chen San

Immediately, discussions began to arise among the crowd. After all, Chen San held a high reputation on Flying Fish Island, and among the younger generation, aside from the leader, Luo Sangu, no one could compare to him.

Hmph! Do you still hope to return safely? Is that even possible? Those British are easy to deal with? Chen San muttered to himself. He was convinced that if Luo Sangu and the others stayed behind to fight against the British Navy's warships, it would be a dead end.

Arguments cannot resolve issues, and neither party can persuade the other. This continued until nightfall, ultimately leading to a stalemate. However, Chen San is clearly not one to let the matter rest easily

Dozens of people rushed out of the house, brandishing torches and wielding steel knives and firearms, surrounding Chen San and the others

Chen San's subordinates all looked at him, waiting for him to make a decision

In the dead of night, a dozen dark figures appeared on the island, wielding steel knives that glinted coldly under the pale moonlight. These shadows approached the dwelling of Luo Sangu. Luo Sangu and her brother Luo Yuhu lived together. However, even though Luo Sangu was the head of Feiyu Island, her residence was merely an ordinary thatched cottage

Zhao Yi's words have deeply moved many people. The pirates of Feiyu Island were established by Luo Sangu and Luo Yuhu's father, and the people on the island have all benefited from their family. Many are also loyal to the Luo family. Although Chen San is quite capable, he is often overbearing and does not earn people's trust.

Bastard, I will kill you! Zhao Xingkai brandished a knife and was about to rush out, but was stopped by Zhao Yi.

"Chen San, what do you mean by bringing people here in the dead of night? What do you intend to do?" Zhao Yi questioned coldly.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen San still led his men into the courtyard of the firearms workshop. In his view, as long as he killed Luo Yuhu, it seemed that the people on the island would have no choice but to support him

Two shadows crept into the thatched cottage, but soon came out again

Hmph! Those old fellows want to seize control of Flying Fish Island for themselves, and that little brat Luo Yuhu is merely a puppet they have put forward!

Alright, everyone, please stop arguing! Right now, we only hope that the heavens can bless our leader and the many brothers to return safely! Zhao Yi halted the quarrel among the crowd. If our leader, Luo Sangu, truly does not return this time, then Feiyu Island will suffer a significant loss. For this operation, Feiyu Island has invested more than half of its strength.

The two parties began to argue, and naturally, Chen San's subordinates hoped that he could become the leader of Feiyu Island. However, the other elders of Feiyu Island wished for Luo Sangu's brother, Luo Yuhu, to take over as the leader. In China, it is common for children to inherit their parents' roles. After Luo Sangu's father died in battle, she became the leader. If anything were to happen to her, Luo Yuhu would undoubtedly gain the support of many people.

In the quiet of the midnight on Flying Fish Island, although the return of Chen San and others has caused a sense of unease among the inhabitants, it seems that aside from waiting and praying to the heavens, there is no other course of action available to them

Chen San, no matter how you argue today, it is of no use! Brothers, everyone knows my character, Zhao Yi. Chen San came to the firearms workshop in the dead of night with people; what could his intentions be? Everyone can understand without thinking! Flying Fish Island was established solely by the old leader. Without the old leader and the big boss, we would not be where we are today! I, Zhao Yi, will risk my life to protect the foundation established by the old leader

The death of the chief is a significant loss for Flying Fish Island! However, Flying Fish Island cannot be without a leader for even a day. Therefore, I propose that we hold a new election for the chief to lead Flying Fish Island through this difficult time!" said a young pirate, who was a trusted subordinate of Chen San and understood his thoughts, seizing the opportunity to bring it up.

Why are you so angry? This clearly proves that both of you have something to hide in your hearts! Chen San retorted

Everyone get ready, we will take action at midnight tonight. First, we will deal with that little brat. If those old fellows remain obstinate, then they should not blame us for being ruthless!

A dozen or so individuals stealthily approached the firearms workshop on the mountain

However, an unexpected event occurred when Chen San rushed into the courtyard with his men

What options are available? Even if the leader were to face some misfortune, isn't Yu Hu still around? Wouldn't it be fine for Yu Hu to take over as the leader? Uncle Li said directly. The Yu Hu he mentioned is Luo Sangu's younger brother, Luo Yu Hu.