69novels Chapter 198 I am the Commander of the Blood Flag Army
Chapter 198 I am the Commander of the Blood Flag Army
Chapter 198 I am the Commander of the Blood Flag Army
Everyone spoke up, their tone carrying a deliberately emphasized sense of sudden realization and relief.
It was as if the shock and fear of that moment had never happened.
They looked at each other, but their eyes held a lingering sense of surprise and unease.
Is it really just an act?
Those excessively elite sailors and guards, this warship of unknown origin, Chen Wen's unfathomable background and methods—
Many details that had been deliberately ignored became incredibly clear and horrifying under the reflection of the blood-red flag.
They didn't really believe it was a case of someone borrowing power to intimidate others.
They couldn't believe it, or rather, they couldn't accept the even more terrifying answer.
Self-deception is sometimes the only psychological defense when faced with an unbearable truth.
Only Zhuo Yifei showed no sign of relaxation.
He leaned against the ship's railing, feeling cold all over and with a bitter taste in his mouth.
Pretend? What a load of rubbish!
He mingled in the lower echelons of the underworld, possessing the best information network and the greatest skill in reading people's expressions and demeanor.
Chen Wen's casualness when taking out the gold bars, his ruthlessness in dealing with Zhou Yongling, and the undisguised iron-bloodedness in Liang Kuan and his men—
And then there's this blood-red flag—
This isn't an act; it's clearly real!
He had previously fantasized about clinging to a powerful patron, riding on their coattails, and living a life of luxury.
Only now do I realize that I'm in a huge mess!
The other party was not some foreign nobleman or local tyrant, but—a rebel leader!
Or rather, their power is already considerable!
Being associated with rebels, especially key figures—Zhuo Yifei felt dizzy. All the shady dealings he had done in the past paled in comparison to the charge of rebellion.
It's like children playing house.
That's it—if I survive this, my ancestors' graves will be emitting auspicious smoke.
He felt desperate and absurd, wishing he could slap himself twice for being greedy for that gold bar and getting on this pirate ship.
Now, several huge question marks are looming over everyone's mind.
Who exactly is Chen Wen?
What was his position in the Blood Flag Army?
Before they could sort out their confused thoughts, the situation on the sea had already changed.
Instead of launching an attack, the three pirate ships began using complex flag signals.
Immediately, they adjusted their course, with two ships leading the way and one following behind, subtly protecting Chen Wen's ship in the middle, as they headed towards the deep sea.
"They... are they going to take us to Sanpao Island?" Ma Rulong suddenly blurted out a bold guess.
No one answered.
The atmosphere on deck was tense. Everyone gripped their weapons tightly, watching the island draw ever closer with growing anxiety.
Since Chen Wen did not order any resistance or reversal, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and follow.
The ship slowly sailed into a natural harbor surrounded by cliffs.
It docked securely beside the simple but large pier.
Lower the springboard.
On the open ground of the dock, hundreds of people stood in a dark mass.
At the very front of the pirates stood a particularly conspicuous middle-aged man.
This man wasn't particularly tall, but he had a robust frame and exuded a fierce aura.
The front half of his head was bald and shiny, and he was wearing an old-fashioned military uniform that had been taken from some unfortunate officer.
It was covered with all sorts of medals and awards, hanging crookedly on top.
There were even a few foreign silver coins.
It sparkles in the sunlight, looking out of place, yet exuding a sense of unbridled arrogance.
What was most striking about him were his eyes, small and narrow, which slowly swept over Chen Wen and his group as they descended from the diving board, like a venomous snake.
With scrutiny, vigilance, and a hint of barely perceptible greed.
When his gaze finally landed on Chen Wen, who was being subtly protected by the crowd in the middle.
A smile suddenly spread across his face. He clasped his hands in a fist and bow, his voice booming with a thick Shandong accent: "Three Cannon Island, Boss Luo Sanpao! I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner! May I ask—which one of you is the Boss of the Blood Flag Army? Please come forward and speak!"
Liang Kuan was furious upon hearing this.
Chen Wenming was standing in the main seat, yet this guy still had to ask questions in a pretentious manner, clearly intending to be disrespectful and give him a hard time.
His expression changed, and he was about to step forward and sternly reprimand him.
"You're blind—"
Chen Wen gently raised his hand to stop him.
With that composed smile still on his face, he said calmly, "Island Master Luo, I am Chen Wen, the commander of the Blood Flag Army."
These words sent a jolt through the hearts of everyone behind him!
Ma Rulong, Zhuo Yifei, Lu Huiguang, Lin Guobin—everyone stared wide-eyed at Chen Wen's retreating figure in disbelief.
They had considered countless possibilities beforehand.
Chen Wen may be an important figure, a high-ranking general, or even a mysterious behind-the-scenes financier in the Blood Flag Army.
But no matter what, he never dared to think about the position of commander-in-chief!
That's the commander-in-chief!
He was the supreme leader of the Blood Flag Army, who caused the Qing court a great deal of trouble and was both respected and feared by countless people!
The man before them was a world-renowned divine physician, a tycoon with wealth beyond measure, and a knight who commanded respect even from foreigners!
These completely different, even contradictory, identities are all concentrated in one person?
The contrast is too great, too shocking.
So much so that they were unable to process the information for a while, feeling completely confused, even their breathing became cautious, and they dared not have any extra thoughts or words.
Upon hearing Chen Wen's words, Luo Sanpao narrowed his eyes even further, sizing Chen Wen up and down. A wide grin spread across his face, revealing undisguised sarcasm and suspicion: "Commander of the Blood Flag Army? You? Hahaha!"
"Young man, are you even fully grown yet? You dare to impersonate the leader of the Blood Flag Army? You think you can fool me?"
"Could it be some ignorant young master who, after hearing some rumors, wants to come to my Three Cannon Island to show off?"
The contempt and provocation in his words were all too obvious.
"presumptuous!"
Liang Kuan could no longer contain himself.
Chen Wen might not care, but he couldn't tolerate anyone insulting his captain like that!
With a loud shout, he leaped forward, charging straight at Luo Sanpao!
"court death!"
Beside Luo Sanpao, a burly pirate leader grinned and swung his fist at him.
He was Luo Sanpao's top henchman, possessing immense strength.
however.
Liang Kuan's speed and strength far exceeded his expectations.
Liang Kuan neither dodged nor evaded, but instead unleashed a punch, arriving first despite being the one who attacked later!
The two fists collided, producing a muffled thud.
Click!
A faint sound of bones breaking could be heard.
The burly pirate's sneer instantly turned into pain as he screamed and flew backward, crashing into several pirates behind him.
"Big brother!"
Two more fierce pirates roared and pounced, one wielding a knife and the other a water-splitting dagger, their coordination quite tacit.
Liang Kuan changed his footing and slid into the gap between the two attackers like a fish.
He used both hands, and two loud bangs were heard.
The two men collapsed to the ground in agony before they could even touch the hem of his clothes.
From the moment Leung Kwun suddenly attacked to the moment the three fierce pirates fell to the ground one after another, it was only a matter of a breath!
Liang Kuan stopped his stance, his gaze turning cold as he swept over the surrounding pirates, and shouted in a deep voice, "Who else is there!"