Ice Sea Lord: Starting with Intelligence Update

"Watch out for that ship at the very front, don't let it sink. And blast those two behind it to smithereens."

The broadcast relayed He Feng's instructions to the entire ship, with several naval guns pointed directly at the enemy vessel. The ship had accurately calculated the temperature difference, humidity, and wind direction, controlling the location of this bombardment.

As the saying goes, "When the cannons roar, gold pours in."

The value of a single shell was far too high for them to afford; they could not afford to make a mistake.

Including the shells that were just melted and cast, there are a total of 23 shells.

The fuse was ejected, and the gunners slid the match, the red phosphorus at the tip striking the rough surface and igniting a flame.

The flames flickered and were then placed on the fuse, igniting instantly and shooting into the medicine room like a fiery snake.

The violent reaction instantly produced highly heated gas, a perfect application of chemical energy to potential energy. The high-pressure gas surged, focusing on the shell inside the barrel.

"Boom~"

Eight cannons fired in succession, their booming sounds like terrifying thunder echoing through the sky.

The shells shot out of the cannon like arrows from a bowstring, accompanied by a deafening roar, either striking the ice or grazing past.

Six shots deviated, two hit!

The flank of an armed ship was hit, and the shell, propelled by its immense impact, crashed down, melting into a spiraling, twisted pattern.

The mast of the other ship was snapped off and crashed heavily onto the deck.

The severely damaged ship began to leak water, and its speed was halted by the backflow of seawater. It gradually began to capsize, and screams echoed throughout the ship.

The other ship dared not take another step forward and hurriedly turned around in an attempt to escape.

Another salvo.

To everyone's surprise, all eight attempts failed.

One ship, dragging its half-crippled body, clearly couldn't go far, while the other seemed to slip away on a greaseproof slip, gradually escaping the Azure's attack range.

Small boats are highly maneuverable, so fortress-class ships like the Azure have no chance of chasing them.

However, the small boats damaged in battle still faced a perilous fate on the icy sea with its harsh climate.

He Feng shook his head helplessly: "The hit rate is just too low."

If they had experienced gunners among them, the results might have been much better than this.

Only when the pursuers were driven away could the refugee boat finally catch its breath.

The ship was unarmed, proving that peaceful negotiations were possible.

The vast difference in strength also ensured that the Azure was in a dominant position in this operation.

The Azure blew its horn three more times.

It's a signal for negotiation.

The members of the refugee boat jumped out of the cabin and waved small white flags in their hands to show their goodwill.

"Are they surrendering?" He Feng asked in surprise.

Zhou Haiping, who was standing next to him, responded, "That looks like their national flag."

Before long, the refugee boat was close to the side of the Azure.

The size difference between the two is so great that it creates a sense of disharmony, like a mayfly trying to shake a tree.

The Azure's elevator lowered a platform, gesturing for their leader to come aboard the Azure for a talk.

On the overcrowded refugee ship, the faces of the people were filled with even more sorrow.

Going up there would be like entering a tiger's den.

If we don't go, we'll anger the villains and both of us will perish in the icy sea.

"Li Er, why don't you go? You're the only one on the ship who has ever been to school."

"What the hell? Why aren't you going? I'm in a vocational training course."

"What's wrong with you thinking about the people on the ship? I'm thinking about everyone here!"

"You spineless bastard who talks like that, I'd rather die on this ship today and not go anywhere else!"

Chaos erupted on the ship, with chatter filling the air. Everyone was filled with anxiety, yet they remained hesitant to move forward.

A vacuum was created near the descending platform, making the rest of the ship more densely populated.

"Stop arguing, I'll go!"

Just as everyone was discussing who should board the ship, a young girl pushed through the dense crowd, stepped forward, and stood out with a terrifyingly resolute look in her eyes.

"I'll handle this; you may all step back."

Lin Qingqing bit her thin lips lightly, as if she had made a difficult decision.

"Miss, as a daughter of White Raven City, if something happens to you, everything will be over. Without you, we might not even reach the White Dove."

"What if they change their minds and use you as a bargaining chip with those coup plotters in the city..."

"Yes, miss, the reason we've brought our families with us on this escape is precisely because we hope to escape that awful place under your guidance, isn't it?"

The girl raised her arm and waved, saying, "Since they've shown a willingness to communicate with us, they're probably not some unreasonable or domineering person. If I don't go, wouldn't I be letting their good intentions down?"

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Everyone knows that they are currently living under someone else's roof, and their life or death depends on the whims of others.

Lin Qingqing was born into a noble family and was far more skilled in negotiation than them. Most importantly, she showed sufficient sincerity this time, should the other party know the current situation of White Crow City.

The only option is to gamble, and gamble that the other party is a reasonable person.

Only then can you put your price on the negotiating table.

"Miss, I'll go with you," a refugee called out.

"Yes, miss, it's really too dangerous for you to be alone!"

"No need, I can handle this myself."

Lin Qingqing's words were exceptionally resolute, and all her relatives sighed softly, leaving them no choice but to follow the decision of this stubborn heir to the city lord.

The winch turned, and the girl on the platform was transported to the deck of the high platform.

Embroidered red flowers can be seen everywhere on this fortress. Although it is dilapidated, it is still clear that someone has taken good care of it.

Lin Qingqing's nerves tightened as she began to speculate about the personality of the leader of this fortress in order to gain some chance of survival.

Under the guidance of the leader, they entered the captain's cabin.

The captain's cabin door was pushed open.

The interior was simply and old-fashioned. A man sat with his back to her in an old chair, fiddling with his peeling compass.

After He Feng turned around, he sat on the other end with his legs raised, nodded slightly, and raised his hand to indicate that the newcomers should sit down.

"A woman?" He Feng rubbed his chin, scrutinizing the girl in front of him repeatedly.

She is most likely the daughter of the White Raven City Lord mentioned in the intelligence report.

With fair skin, and although her face was slightly oily, it couldn't hide the fact that she was a beautiful woman, like a lotus emerging from clear water.

interesting.

Lin Qingqing was also slightly surprised by He Feng, as such a young lord was a rare sight in her life.

This guy is definitely a ruthless one.

"As you can see, I saved you. I'm not exactly a helpful person, so to be fair, let's talk about what price you can offer in exchange," He Feng replied first, seizing the initiative and being aggressive.

Faced with the other party's unreserved gaze, the girl blushed but did not show any signs of stage fright.

"Blueprints, money, and special resource points—I can provide them all!"

He Feng stretched out his index finger and waved it back and forth in front of her face, a mischievous smile on his lips. He was clearly amused by this naive young lady.

"Kill you all, and all these things will be mine." He Feng's lips curled into a smile, but the cold glint in his eyes sent chills down one's spine.

"I...I..." Lin Qingqing's face turned red, and she couldn't say a word for a long time.

Yes, the benefits she can bring are far too meager; whether she lives or dies is still up to others.

"Now that things have come to this, there is only one way left..." The girl paused, realizing that there was only one path left to take.

"The people of White Crow City are trying to capture me. My name is Lin Qingqing, and I am the daughter of the former city lord who is currently on the run. If you can release these refugees, I will personally go with you to collect the reward."

Seeing his fearless expression, He Feng laughed inappropriately.

He Feng didn't care about the trivial matters of White Raven City; all he cared about was the development of the fortress.

He Feng has always believed in the saying that there are no born geniuses. Only the accumulation of resources and the gathering of experience are the primary factors in cultivating talents.

While it's true that geniuses might occasionally emerge in the world, he prefers to cultivate them from scratch rather than gamble on the one in a billion chance of failure.

Stable, reliable, and loyal.

And on the refugee ship right now, there is a genius worth nurturing.

Seeing that the die was cast, He Feng stopped making things difficult and changed the subject.

"There are a lot of you, aren't there?"

Why would anyone bring this up?

"Because of the need for development, unfortunately, my drifting fortress is full of illiterate people with little education, which is my current pain point."

"So you want it?"

"Lend me your people, and I can ask for less in return."

He Feng stood up from the bench and stood by the side window, gazing at the crowd inside the refugee ship, nodding and counting as if selecting merchandise.

"However, there's one person I absolutely need."

"Who?"

"Late spring," He Feng added.

"Who is that?"

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