Feng Yu Jiu Tian volume 5-onwards

Feng Yu Jiu Tian Vol 15 ch2

Feng Yu Jiu Tian Volume 15 Chapter 2.1
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At the same time, in a remote location across the surface of the Aman River.
Xi Lei's Duke Ming suddenly felt cold shivers travel from his spine down to his thighs.
"Young Lord, you're shivering." Because Luo Yun was gripping Feng Ming's hands, he was the first to notice his shivering body.
His tone, however, no longer was ridiculing or disdainful as it had been in the past.
He did not have the ability to mock Feng Ming after this night. The powerful Xiao Family, who for 100 years celebrated their famous ability to deter enemies, was the target of bitter defeat.
Floating on the Aman River, they were overwhelmed by the sound of cold wind and the burning of flames. Still burning, while emitting bright light and producing red, hot flames, was the Xiao Family ship's famous fleet sailing banner.
After the first round of intense fighting, their bodies reeked of blood and their physical strength completely drained.
From the direction of the mysterious enemy ship, the sound of an unusual horn could be heard. It was as if a lingering ghost was howling towards the night sky. Once the terrifying sound of the horn ceased, the whole river became deathly quiet and still.
At this moment, if a new attack were to occur, it would surely lead to the whole army being destroyed.
The shadow of death descended heavily on the hearts of those present.
The atmosphere seemed to be frozen, everything surrounded by a deathly stillness that made the situation all the more hateful. The amount of wood scraps in the water lessened and the impact made by the crashing ship had significantly reduced, but the situation remained bad. The sails of the 6th big ship, where Tong Kingdom's Royal Uncle was, caught on fire with flames that were quickly spreading. Wood scraps violently crashed towards the bottom of the ship, creating holes. Water from the river rushed into the bottom cabins through the holes causing the ship to tilt on its side.

Their faces were all white as sheets for they already lost control of the fleet's helms. Don't even mention the possibility of dealing with half of the pirate ships when even coping with one common warship was a difficult task to accomplish without paying a hefty price.
"Where did all these pirates actually come from?" Feng Ming's question attracted the attention of the men on board. These were all men who had faced death calmly without even a flinch. Standing at the forefront of the ship, they all stared bewilderingly upstream in the direction of the enemy's main ship.
Rong Hu abandoned the arrows, returned his sword to his hand, and went to stand beside Feng Ming. He stared deeply at the source of their incoming crisis. "They're strong. I fear that they may be the infamous pirates of Dan Lin, known for their fierceness and cruelty."
Feng Ming let out a sharp breath.
This time, they may actually die in an unjust way.
He had only thought the biggest issue he may face during his journey was encountering the Kingdom of Li's lunatic king. If that were the case, he could just use his father's name to save himself.
Who would have thought that pirates would attack them at the Aman River, stopping them from moving any further? No matter how much Feng Ming racked his brain, he could not understand how he could have offend so many people.
Recalling Zi Yan, Feng Ming's heart skipped a beat.
In order to solve his future troubles and open up a path to transport the sand, Feng Ming first had to deal with Dan Lin's pirates.
Currently, Dan Lin's pirates are attacking our Xiao Family's ships with no apparent reason. Don't tell me...
"Zi Yan!" Feng Ming cried out, feeling something was wrong, he looked at Rong Hu.
Feng Ming stared as the enemy ship approached. The body of the ship had a long front and a narrow centre, possessing an excellent design that illustrated the ship's powerful potential as a warship, excelling in fighting and attacking. He couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb as his mind reeled about thinking about his life as Duke Ming.
Why is it that my life so far has mainly consisted of me being at the mercy of others? How vexing!
Every time it seems like I cannot escape a nine episodes television drama.. First Miao Guang had abducted him, then it was Bo Ling and the Third Princess' turn. After that Ruo Yan, and most recently Dong Fan...and...
Now could someone please tell me, who the hell are these damn pirates!?
At least last time he could still make use of strategies, but not this time. Even with the protection of Xi Lei's elite guards and the Xiao Family's experts, they still unexpectedly suffered a crushing defeat.
Despite the Xiao Family's reputation as a group that nobody dared to offend throughout the Aman River, they were currently suffering a major defeat on their own territory. At this moment, the pirates had truly made them lose face and smeared their reputation.
The enemy's ship right now exuded a leisurely atmosphere and ostentatiously floated their way towards the Xiao Family's ship, making a sudden stop in front, less than 3 metres away. Their ability to smoothly stop like they did made Feng Ming realize something shocking.
Even someone with little knowledge about ships would realize that the enemy's way of stopping may seem simple, but only the most experienced sailors could be able to accomplish such a feat so easily.
Their enemy is incredibly skilled!
Watching the enemy arrive closer to their sinking ship in such an arrogant manner annoyed Luo Yun as he coldly spat out "How loathsome."
"What exactly are they trying to do?" Feng Ming frowned.
The distance between the two sides continued to shorten, however strong winds blew by, slightly obstructing their heavy gazes.
The ferocious battle had left behind a bloody odour that saturated the river's surface.
Suddenly, before everyone's eyes, the enemy ship, which had only illuminated 2/3 of their deck with lighting, increased the brightness by 2 times with more fire.
Blinded by the piercing lights, Feng Ming and the others opened their eyes only to find the other side had set up huge stoves upon their deck. They didn't know how the pirates were able to create a method to ignite them all at the same time.
Rong Hu, who stood by Feng Ming's side whispered, "I heard that Dan Lin's pirates like to toy with their victim's emotions. They instil fear into their opponent's minds and if they ever rob the same merchant ship again, even if the victim has the power to defend, they will choose not to retaliate and just surrender all their treasures. What we just saw is probably one of the methods they use to intimidate their victims."
Feng Ming slowly nodded, "Without a doubt, psychological tactics are incredibly important when strategizing."
"Do you think they are aiming for the valuables on board our ship?" One of the experts in the crowd could not help but ask.
Just as Luo Yun was about to reply, Feng Ming casually answered, "If they came for our valuables, why would they wreck our ships? Sinking our ships would cause the treasures to also go down in the river. They would have no time to go and fish out the valuables since this area is not the strait of Dan Lin, but rather a part of the Tong Kingdom. Their military forces could arrive and kill them at any time."
Luo Yun was secretly surprised.
He was aware that just now Feng Ming was trembling. Luo Yun knew that the young Lord's nature will change after the bloody battle. Just 3 minutes after the conclusion of the violent fighting, his original demeanour as a cowardly, weak, and pampered young lord would once again emerge. But at this moment, he was surprised that Feng Ming could use his brain to provide such brilliant insights.
"They're coming out." Someone whispered, catching everyone's attention.
At once, everyone became more alert and set their sights on the enemy's ship.
On the other sides' brightly lit deck, the silhouette of two men of tall stature could be seen slowly stepping out the cabin door. One walked in front while the other stayed a step behind, clearly showing a distinction between master and servant.
Their manner of walking, as if strolling calmly through a garden, really got on everyone's nerves.
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Edited by the awesome Minak Amie. Thanks for the hard work! The chapters will be slightly longer and hope can finished chapter 2 by next week.
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The two ships faced one another, the distance so close that any movement on the opposite side could clearly be seen by Feng Ming and the others.
The attire of the two people who appeared gave off an unusual feeling, especially the person leading. His waist belt was embellished with all kinds of rare, luxurious, and precious stones. But strangely, he lacked a sword. His lazy manner of walking was as if he just woke up from an afternoon nap, with both hands behind his back. He slowly made his way to the head of the deck, facing head to head with Feng Ming who was gripping his sword hilt. His blood-soaked body serving as a sign of the violent battle he just went through.
Standing in the same area, their contrasting appearances made it seem like they lived in separate worlds.
At this moment, the two simply looked at one another.
Feng Ming observed the strange man while the other, likewise, scrutinized Feng Ming.
His ever-present wicked smile turned into a smirk as he spoke,
"Are you Xi Lei's Duke Ming and the Xiao Family's young Lord, Feng Ming?"