The Crown Princess is busy fishing

Dao Ge and his crew didn't expect a ship to stop here.

Upon seeing Lin Yuge, he immediately recognized her as the woman who had escaped.

His eyes suddenly flashed with greed and ferocity.

Brother Dao sneered.

"What a small world! I never expected to run into you here."

"You brat, you got away with it last time, but you won't be so lucky this time."

Lin Yuge felt a chill run down her spine, but showed no fear on her face.

"Really? You should worry about yourself! Why do you think I'm here?"

Lin Yuge spoke with even more composure, trying to disturb Dao Ge's concentration.

“We have already tracked down your whereabouts. The government fleet is nearby. If you surrender now, you might still be spared a proper burial.”

Brother Dao was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

But then he burst into laughter.

"Little girl, trying to scare me with this kind of trick? Do you think I'm easily frightened!"

Even so, Brother Dao's eyes still unconsciously swept across the surrounding sea.

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Lin Yuge noticed Dao Ge's slight hesitation and pressed on, saying:

"You have been running rampant on this sea for many years, committing countless crimes. The government has long wanted to wipe out your gang of pirates in one fell swoop."

The surrounding waters are now blocked off; do you think you still have a chance to escape?

Dao Ge's laughter stopped abruptly, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly.

Suddenly his eyes sharpened, as if he had seen through Lin Yuge's bluff.

Enraged, he roared:

"Hmph, brat, stop spreading alarmist rumors! You're still too green to fool me."

"Whether there's a fleet or not, I'll capture you first. I want to see what that guy surnamed Xiao can do to me."

As he spoke, he looked at Lin Yuge and smiled maliciously.

"The fact that they can send three ships to protect you means you must hold a significant place in that Xiao man's heart!"

But that's fine too. Using you as a hostage might allow me to escape unscathed.

After saying that, Brother Dao waved his hand, and the pirate ship slowly approached, with the pirates behind him also coming aboard.

He stood at the bow of the boat, staring intently at Lin Yuge, his eyes seeming to want to devour her alive.

"Miss Lin, retreat quickly!" the soldier captain shouted.

The soldiers immediately surrounded Lin Yuge, forming a solid defensive line.

Brother Dao stood at the bow of the pirate ship, laughing wildly.

"You will not escape today!"

The pirate ship drew closer, and the pirates behind it brandished their weapons, looking menacing.

The soldier captain, with a grave expression, quickly gave the order:

"Archers, prepare to fire! Once they are within range, fire immediately!"

The soldiers stood ready, watching the pirate ship's movements with bated breath.

However, the pirates seemed to be prepared, raising their shields to defend against the crossbow fire.

The situation was becoming increasingly critical as the pirates were about to approach the warship.

Lin Yuge frowned. If these pirates got close, he would inevitably be caught in a fierce close-quarters battle.

Our side is outnumbered, so the casualties will be heavy.

As she pondered, she carefully observed the approaching pirate ship.

Suddenly she noticed that the pirate ship in front of her had several loosely joined wooden planks on the right side of its hull.

Furthermore, the protection on that side also seemed relatively weak, as if it had been repaired before and had not yet been fully restored.

Lin Yuge immediately said to the soldier captain:

"Captain Guo, command the warships to charge at full speed toward the right side of that pirate ship."

That's their weak point; if we concentrate our forces and attack that one point, we might be able to break through."

Upon hearing this, Captain Guo did not hesitate at all and immediately gave the order loudly.

"Helmsman, adjust the bow and head straight for the starboard side of the pirate ship! Rowers, row with all your might!"

The warship quickly turned, like a giant beast awakening, and sped off towards the right side of the pirate ship.

At this moment, the pirates also realized the warship's intentions.

They tried to maneuver the boat to avoid the attack, but it was too late.

Using its speed and momentum, the warship slammed into the right side of the pirate ship.

With a loud crash, the wooden planks on the right side of the pirate ship shattered, and seawater began to rush in.

The pirates on the ship were thrown into chaos, shouts and curses mingling together.

Lin Yuge then shouted:

"Now's the time! Archers, fire your arrows and shoot down those panicked pirates!"

In an instant, arrows rained down, and the pirates were hit by arrows and fell into the water.

Their previously arrogant attitude was completely suppressed.

Meanwhile, their own soldiers were greatly encouraged and ready for the next battle.

Seeing that he had lost a ship in the blink of an eye, Brother Dao was furious.

His eyes were bloodshot as he roared:

"Don't panic! Get on the ship without hesitation."

Kill them all and seize their warships!

The two sides were locked in fierce combat.

The soldiers, armed with sharp blades, fought a desperate battle against the pirates who were climbing aboard the ship.

The flashing of swords and the shouts of battle shook the sea to its core.

At that moment, a low, rumbling sound of oars and the faint sound of a boat cutting through the waves came from the depths of the mist.

The sound was like the low moan of a sea beast, gradually approaching, carrying an invisible pressure.

Dao Ge's arrogance froze instantly, turning into extreme fear.

His rough face was contorted, his eyes wide open, and veins bulging on his forehead.

He muttered a curse under his breath, "That plague god Xiao Yunqing, he arrived so quickly!"

After saying that, he turned around abruptly.

He shouted at the top of his lungs to the pirates:

"Retreat quickly! Don't hesitate, or you'll all perish here!"

Lin Yuge kept a close eye on the pirates' every move and noticed that they seemed to be trying to escape.

He immediately shouted to Captain Guo:

"Captain Guo, quickly have the other two ships block the entrance to the reef formation. We must not let them escape!"

Upon hearing this, Captain Guo quickly ran to the signal drum at the stern of the ship.

Swing the drumsticks and strike hard to produce rapid and rhythmic drumbeats.

The sound of the drums was like thunder, piercing through layers of mist and echoing into the distance.

Upon hearing the command, the soldiers on both ships perked up, shouted in unison, and rowed with all their might.

The ship, like an agile sea fish, sped through the waves, splashing high white sprays of water.

While ordering the pirates back to the ship, Brother Dao directed the helmsman to turn.

The pirates were in a panic, hastily retreating from Lin Yuge's warship back to their own ships.

In their haste, many people slipped and fell into the water, causing their companions to cry out in alarm.

Lin Yuge felt somewhat relieved to see that his two ships were quickly encircling the entrance to the reef formation.

He then said to Captain Guo:

"Captain Guo, keep the crossbowmen on guard and don't give the pirates any opportunity."

Captain Guo nodded in agreement and turned to make the arrangements.

At this moment, the fleet approached through the mist, and a large "Xiao" character on the flag at the bow of the ship appeared and disappeared.

Xiao Yunqing stood at the bow of the ship, the sea breeze making his clothes flutter.

He was completely unaware of what was happening; his brows were furrowed and his eyes were filled with anxiety.

Since learning that Brother Dao and the others had disappeared.

It was suspected that they were most likely fleeing towards the reef area.

He led his fleet to the destination without delay, fearing that something unexpected might happen if he was even a moment late.

As the fleet drew closer, his eyes searched the battlefield eagerly.

Only when he saw Lin Yuge standing safely on the boat did his heart finally settle down.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief, and the tension in his lips eased a little.