Chapter 9

" Humph! Uncle Zhao, that's a British warship! It has dozens of cannons on board. Just one salvo would be enough to tear our ship to pieces! Besides, there are at least a hundred well-equipped British soldiers on the warship. Do you think the Big Boss and the others have a chance to survive? " Chen San said coldly. Originally, he thought that after returning to Feiyu Island and announcing the deaths of Luo Sangu and others, he could easily gain control of Feiyu Island. However, it seemed that things were now exceeding his expectations!

" Humph! No matter what, your way of abandoning your brothers and fleeing for your own life is very unrighteous! We, Feiyu Island, dominate the South China Sea because of our unity! " Another leader said, somewhat dissatisfied. Being a pirate was an incredibly dangerous profession, and internal unity among the members was extremely important! Only in this way could they survive at sea.

" What do you mean? Big Boss Luo Sangu was bewitched by that pretty boy Long Yufei. They are going to their deaths. Should I follow them to die as well? " Chen San shouted angrily. He did not expect that so many people on the island would oppose him.

" Alright, everyone, stop arguing! Now we can only hope that the heavens will protect Big Boss and the other brothers to return safely! " Zhao Yi stopped the argument. If Big Boss Luo Sangu really did not return this time, Feiyu Island would suffer a significant loss. For this operation, Feiyu Island had invested a large portion of its strength.

" Humph! Want to return safely? Is that even possible? Those British are not easy to deal with? " Chen San said to himself. He was convinced that Luo Sangu and the others staying behind to fight the British warship was a dead end.

" The death of Big Boss will be a great loss for Feiyu Island! However, Feiyu Island cannot be without a leader for a day. Now, I propose that we re-elect a new Big Boss to lead Feiyu Island through this crisis! " A young pirate said. He was Chen San's confidant and knew Chen San's thoughts, so he took the opportunity to suggest it.

" What's there to choose? Even if something happens to Big Boss, isn't Yu Hu still around? Why not let Yu Hu take over as Big Boss? " Uncle Li said directly. The Yu Hu he mentioned was Luo Sangu's younger brother, Luo Yuhu.

" Uncle Li, Yu Hu is just a child, thirteen or fourteen years old. How can we entrust Feiyu Island to him? What abilities does he have to lead us? " Chen San's subordinates immediately objected. Although Luo Sangu was a woman, her abilities had long been recognized by the entire Feiyu Island, and no one questioned her leadership. However, Luo Yuhu was different. Although he was Luo Sangu's younger brother, he was too young and lacked the necessary abilities. It was almost impossible for the pirates of Feiyu Island to submit to him!

" Although Yu Hu is young, he will grow up one day. With us old guys supporting him, it will be enough! " Zhao Yi also spoke up. The wise old man had already understood Chen San's intentions and naturally opposed him.

" No way! Luo Yuhu is too young and has made no contributions to Feiyu Island. He cannot be the Big Boss! I propose that Leader Chen San take over as Big Boss. Chen San's abilities and reputation are known to everyone on Feiyu Island. He is the most suitable candidate! " Chen San's subordinates immediately jumped in!

The two sides began to argue. Chen San's subordinates naturally hoped that Chen San would become the Big Boss of Feiyu Island. However, the other elders on Feiyu Island hoped that Luo Sangu's younger brother, Luo Yuhu, would take over as Big Boss. In China, it was common for sons to inherit their father's positions. After Luo Sangu's father died in battle, Luo Sangu became the Big Boss. If something happened to her, Luo Yuhu would undoubtedly receive a lot of support.

Chen San's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, glaring resentfully at the leaders in the hall who opposed him. At that moment, he wished he could kill all these old guys! However, his strength was not enough. Only a dozen people had returned to Feiyu Island with him, 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 Feiyu Island. After Luo Sangu's death, the position of Big Boss should naturally have been his. However, he did not expect that the people on the island would rather support the young Luo Yuhu than him!

Arguments could not solve the problem. Neither side could convince the other, and the discussion ended in a stalemate as night fell. However, Chen San was clearly not going to give up!

" Boss, what should we do now? Those old guys all support that young brat Luo Yuhu! A kid who hasn't even grown his hair yet, why should he be the Big Boss of Feiyu Island? " A young pirate said to Chen San!

" Humph! Those old guys want to control the power of Feiyu Island themselves. Luo Yuhu is just a puppet they've put forward! " Chen San said viciously.

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

" Everyone, get ready. We'll act at midnight tonight. First, we'll take care of that little brat. If those old guys still don't see reason, don't blame us for being ruthless! " Chen San's eyes were filled with murderous intent!

" Yes, Boss! " Chen San's dozen or so confidants all said. When Luo Sangu was still alive, they did not dare to act rashly. Now that Luo Sangu had died in battle, they had nothing to fear!

Feiyu Island was quiet late at night. Although Chen San's return had made the island's people uneasy, there seemed to be no other way but to wait and pray to the heavens!

At midnight, a dozen black shadows appeared on the island. They held steel knives, which reflected a cold light under the moon's cold light. These black shadows made their way to Luo Sangu's residence. Luo Sangu and Luo Yuhu lived together. However, even though Luo Sangu was the Big Boss of Feiyu Island, her residence was just a simple thatched hut!

Two black shadows entered the thatched hut but quickly came out.

" Boss, there's no one in the hut. That little brat is nowhere to be found, " a pirate reported to Chen San.

" Humph! Those old guys must have taken that little brat to the mountain! Let's go to the mountain! " Chen San ordered! Since they had already started, there was no turning back. Unless they succeeded, they would have no way out!

The dozen people made their way to the weapons workshop on the mountain.

Soon, Chen San and his group arrived outside the weapons workshop. The courtyard was dark, and there seemed to be no abnormalities.

After a moment's hesitation, Chen San led his men into the courtyard of the weapons workshop. In his view, as long as he killed Luo Yuhu, the people on the island would have no choice but to support him!

However, as soon as Chen San and his men rushed into the courtyard, something unexpected happened!

Dozens of people rushed out of the houses, holding torches, steel knives, and muskets, surrounding Chen San and his men!

" Chen San, what do you mean by bringing your men here in the middle of the night? What do you want? " Zhao Yi asked coldly.

" Humph! Zhao Yi, stop pretending! You brought so many people, are you trying to trap me? " Chen San said angrily.

" Chen San, my father knew you had bad intentions long ago! " Zhao Yi's young son, Zhao Xingchuan, said.

" Bah! Do you think you can deal with me this way? Brothers, Big Boss has already died in battle. The Zhao family has ulterior motives. They are trying to use Yu Hu as a puppet. I, Chen San, am loyal to the Big Boss. I came here to save Yu Hu! " Chen San said.

Immediately, the crowd began to murmur. After all, Chen San had a high reputation on Feiyu Island. Among the younger generation, no one could compare to him except for Big Boss Luo Sangu.

" Chen San, you are spouting nonsense! You clearly want to be the Big Boss! " Zhao Yi's eldest son, Zhao Xingkai, said angrily.

" Why are you so angry? This clearly shows that you and your father have something to hide! " Chen San argued!

" Bastard, I'll kill you! " Zhao Xingkai raised his knife to rush out but was held back by Zhao Yi!

" Chen San, no matter how you argue, it won't work today! Brothers, everyone knows my character. Chen San brought his men to the weapons workshop in the middle of the night. What he intends to do is obvious! Feiyu Island was built by the old leader. Without the old leader and Big Boss, we wouldn't be where we are today! I, Zhao Yi, will risk my life to protect the legacy of the old leader! " Zhao Yi said loudly.

Zhao Yi's words deeply moved many people. The pirates of Feiyu Island were established by Luo Sangu and Luo Yuhu's father. The people on the island had all received their family's favors. Many were loyal to the Luo family. Although Chen San was very capable, he was domineering and could not win people's trust.

" Bastard! Letting a clueless brat lead Feiyu Island will only lead to its decline! Old man, I'll take care of you first today! " Chen San, enraged and humiliated, raised his steel knife and rushed at Zhao Yi!

" Bang! " A gunshot rang out. Zhao Xingchuan's musket fired. Chen San clutched his arm and stood there, his steel knife falling to the ground!

The gunshot seemed to be a signal. Chen San's subordinates immediately launched an attack, but they were repelled by the well-prepared pirates.

The battle ended quickly, and Chen San was defeated. Two of his dozen subordinates were killed, and the rest, including himself, were injured! Zhao Yi did not kill them but ordered that Chen San and his men be detained and await judgment. Chen San's ambition to seize power on Feiyu Island was shattered! Their fate was predictable, as pirates were never lenient with traitors!

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