Lin Zhennan was furious. Their Fuwei Escort Agency was doing well, especially along the southern coast, and even had its own independent fleet.
However, a few days ago, a ship carrying goods that they were escorting was not only robbed by Japanese pirates, but all the people on board were also killed. That's why he rushed over as quickly as possible to deal with the matter.
"My lord, please calm down. There are over a thousand Japanese pirates entrenched on Peach Blossom Island, and recently I've heard that pirates from nearby islands have all gathered there, numbering in the tens of thousands. It's not advisable for us to confront them head-on for the time being."
Sitting to the side, Madam Lin offered words of comfort, her expression also tinged with sorrow.
They originally thought they could resolve the matter with the manpower they brought, but they soon realized the seriousness of the situation after inquiring in Hangzhou City.
Those were tens of thousands of Japanese pirates, and even the weakest among them were first-rate martial artists. There were thousands of Second-rate experts and nearly a hundred First-Rate masters. They were not easy to deal with!
Although her husband was at the early stage of the Early-Stage Super-First-Rate, he didn't have much of a chance of winning against so many people.
Not to mention that there might be Super-First-Rate experts among those Japanese pirates!
Lin Pingzhi, who was sitting on a stool nearby, also noticed that his parents' expressions were not right, so even though he was very tempted by the roast chicken on the table, he obediently sat and did not touch it.
"My lord, I just heard you mention the Japanese pirates on Peach Blossom Island. I'm quite curious; could you elaborate?"
Just as Lin Zhennan and his wife were filled with worry and didn't know how to handle the matter, a deep voice suddenly came from the side. Turning their heads, they saw a burly man who was at least eight feet tall.
The newcomer was none other than Wang Hao in disguise. Although this place was far from the capital, he did not intend to reveal his true identity. At the same time, this could also be considered a form of training for the Thousand Faces Divine Technique.
Seeing that the visitors were relatively polite, Lin Zhennan and his wife lowered their guard and were about to invite them to sit down when suddenly a giant wolf jumped out from behind them. The giant wolf curiously stretched its big head in front of the stunned Lin Pingzhi, sniffed it, and even licked Lin Pingzhi's little face with its tongue.
"Wow..."
Lin Pingzhi Heiji had never experienced anything like this before, and was immediately terrified, bursting into tears and throwing himself into his mother's arms.
"Sorry, its name is Wangcai. It's not a wolf, but a dog that looks somewhat like a wolf, and it's very timid."
This scene made Wang Hao very embarrassed, and he quickly apologized.
"I can tell!"
Lin Zhennan was about to get angry, watched speechlessly as Wangcai, startled by his son's crying, shrank behind Wang Hao.
With that kind of courage, he wouldn't believe it if you said he was a wolf!
"It's alright, it's just that my son Pingzhi is too delicate! Brother Wang, please have a seat!"
Realizing it was a misunderstanding, Lin Zhennan immediately and graciously invited Wang Hao to sit down.
"Pingzhi? Brother, is he Lin Zhennan, the chief escort of Fuwei Escort Agency?"
Upon hearing the name Pingzhi Wang Hao suddenly looked at Pingzhi, who was crying in his mother's arms. Comparing the man's age and the couple's strength, Wang Hao made a guess.
"Does Brother Wang know Lin?"
Lin Zhennan was taken aback, and then secretly became on guard. Madam Lin, who was beside him, did the same, and even put her hand on the short knife at her waist, ready to make a move at any time.
Those who venture out into the world of martial arts must remain cautious, or they will inevitably fail sooner or later.
The person in front of them was quite suspicious. It wouldn't be surprising if he knew the couple, since their Fuwei Escort Agency had a good reputation in the Jiangnan, especially since their ancestor Lin Yuantu in Jiangnan and made a name for the Fuwei Escort Agency.
Knowing that their son, Lin Pingzhi, was not right, they must have a good understanding of the Lin family, which is not a good sign.
"Brother Lin, you misunderstand. I learned by chance from the Hero Wang Jindao of Luoyang that he had a grandson named Lin Pingzhi. Coincidentally, this is the Jiangnan region, and Brother Lin's strength is considerable, which is how I guessed your identity."
Sensing the wariness of Lin Zhennan and his wife, Wang Hao quickly offered an explanation, while inwardly marveling at how small the world is.
In the two months since he transmigrated, he has encountered characters from the story one after another. First, there was Dongfang Bai, then Dugu Qiubai, followed by Yang Lianting, then Tian Boguang, and now he has even met Lin Zhennan's family.
What a coincidence!
"So it was from my father-in-law that I learned this. I was just overthinking it. Brother Wang, please don't take offense."
Lin Zhennan suddenly understood. Although he was still somewhat wary, he relaxed considerably and gestured for Wang Hao to sit down.
"It's alright. We're all just navigating the world; it's normal to be a little cautious."
Wang Hao waved his hand dismissively, then sat down and asked, "Brother Lin, could you tell me more about the Japanese pirates on Peach Blossom Island?"
He didn't directly ask about Peach Blossom Island, but instead inquired about the Japanese pirates. This way, he could indirectly gather information about Peach Blossom Island while avoiding revealing his true purpose.
"Of course!"
Lin Zhennan did not refuse and organized his words to explain, "According to the intelligence I have gathered, there were originally more than a dozen groups of Japanese pirates on those isolated islands overseas, but for some reason, recently those Japanese pirates have all gathered on Peach Blossom Island."
Furthermore, their methods have become extremely ruthless. In the past, the Japanese pirates would at most rob valuables, and if there was no resistance, they generally wouldn't go on a killing spree. But recently, they have frequently resorted to ruthless tactics. Including Lin's Fuwei Escort Agency, dozens of merchant ships have been intercepted, and not a single person on board has survived...
Lin Zhennan didn't hide anything and recounted all the intelligence he had gathered about the Japanese pirates during this period. By the end, his expression was fierce, clearly showing his extreme hatred for those pirates.
"It seems those Japanese pirates are about to make a big move!"
After listening to Lin Zhennan's account of the information, Wang Hao seemed to be deep in thought.
From the Ming Dynasty onwards, a large number of Japanese pirates harassed the coastal areas of Huaxia. Because they were backed by the sea, they came and went without a trace, making them extremely difficult to defend against. As a result, they caused great losses and damage to Huaxia and were once regarded as a major threat by the Huaxia.
If a large number of Japanese pirates were to gather together, they would certainly not engage in small-scale raids on merchant ships; they would undoubtedly intend to invade Huaxia.
Lin also suspected that the Japanese pirates had this intention, and that their target was likely the Hangzhou City.
Lin Zhennan nodded solemnly. As a native of Earthly Dao South, he naturally understood what kind of people the Japanese pirates were. Their large-scale gathering must mean they wanted to pull off a big heist.
Occupying cities is absolutely impossible. After all, the troublesome thing about the Japanese pirates is that they roam the seas and are difficult to capture. If they really wanted to enter the inland areas, occupy cities, and fight a siege against the Da Ming, the martial arts world of Jiangnan could wipe out these Japanese pirates who have lost their greatest advantage without the Great Ming Imperial Court having to lift a finger.
Therefore, the other party must want to plunder a region like bandits, such as some wealthy coastal cities.
Hangzhou City on the Jiangnan coast, was the most prosperous city in the region, containing immense wealth and making it a prime target for Japanese pirates.
"Brother Lin, are you certain that there are no Grandmaster- level experts among those Japanese pirates?"
After a moment of silence, Wang Hao asked solemnly.
This is very important!
When this topic came up, Lin Zhennan smiled proudly, a rare occurrence, and said solemnly, "Brother Wang, you may not know this, but my grandfather once joined forces with several Grandmaster -level experts from the Jiangnan martial arts world to launch a surprise attack on the Japanese pirates' lair. He fought a great battle with the Japanese pirates' Grandmaster -level experts. Although both sides suffered heavy losses, they also made an agreement with the Japanese pirates' Grandmaster- level experts."
"No Grandmaster -Grandmaster level Japanese pirates are allowed to come to the coastal areas of our Da Ming, nor are we allowed to send Grandmaster-level experts to deal with them. Therefore, I, Lin, dare to guarantee with my life that there will be no Grandmaster- level Japanese pirates on Peach Blossom Island."
He was very proud of this. Back then, his grandfather, Lin Yuantu, not only intimidated the entire Jiangnan martial arts world with his formidable strength, but also had the merit of suppressing Japanese pirates. This is why he was respected by the people of Jiangnan arts Lord Yuantu.
Even the Lin family's Fuwei Escort Agency benefited greatly from this; over the years, these martial arts figures have given them a lot of face when they were escorting goods.
Unfortunately, their descendants were disappointing. They couldn't even reach the level of Grandmaster, let alone a Half-Step Great Grandmaster their ancestors. As a result, each generation was worse than the last, which led to the decline of the Fuwei Escort Agency.
"I never knew Lord Yuantu had such great achievements! I truly wish I had been born in that era to fight alongside Lord Yuantu against the Japanese pirates!"
Wang Hao felt immense respect for this Hero; no Huaxia person could fail to respect such a figure.
I didn't know before, so it was fine, but now that I do, how can I not feel respect?
Sure enough, upon hearing Wang Hao's words, Lin Zhennan's expression softened, and he even found Wang Hao much more agreeable.
"Brother Lin, do you have the ambition to replicate the great achievements of Lord Yuantu?"
Wang Hao's expression suddenly changed, and he stared intently at Lin Zhennan.
He already had a bold and crazy plan in mind, but he needed manpower to cooperate with him, and Lin Zhennan in front of him was a good partner.
"Brother Wang wants to attack those Japanese pirates on Peach Blossom Island?"
Looking at Wang Hao in shock, Lin Zhennan naturally understood the implied meaning in Wang Hao's words. He then sighed helplessly and said, "I certainly have such ambition, but unfortunately my strength is far inferior to my ancestor's. Going there would only be suicide."
Wang Hao shook his head slightly and said, "Brother Lin, you don't need to confront those Japanese pirates directly. You just need to lead your men to occupy those ships and prevent the pirates from escaping. As for those pirates, I have my own ways of dealing with them."
Seeing that Lin Zhennan was still hesitant, Wang Hao added, "If Brother Lin doesn't trust me, then take your men and leave Peach Blossom Island to observe..."
Seemingly sensing Wang Hao's sincerity, Lin Zhennan slammed his hand on the table and stood up before Wang Hao could finish speaking, angrily saying, "Brother Wang, are you looking down on me? You dare to face the Japanese pirates head-on, how could I, Lin, shrink back? Brother Wang, just tell me when to make our move!"
Seeing Lin Zhennan's agreement, Wang Hao smiled with satisfaction and said, "I'll need about three Tokiomi to prepare. How about we make our move tonight?"
"Alright, I'll make the preparations now. We'll meet at the dock at dusk!"
Lin Zhennan readily agreed and arranged a time and place for their next meeting.
"Alright, I will definitely be there. I'll take my leave now!"
Wang Hao readily agreed to Lin Zhennan's suggestion and got up to take his leave.
" Wangcai, let's go!"
After greeting Wangcai, Wang Hao prepared to leave to make the necessary preparations.
Wangcai kept staring intently at Lin Pingzhi, who was hiding in his mother's arms. When he heard Wang Hao's greeting, he bared his teeth and made a fierce face as a farewell, but unexpectedly, he frightened Lin Pingzhi, who had just stopped crying, and made him burst into tears again.
This startled Wangcai again, causing it to shrink behind Wang Hao, cautiously peeking out half its head to continue staring at Lin Pingzhi, utterly timid.
Upon seeing this, Wang Hao's face darkened. Without even glancing at Lin Zhennan and his wife, who were trying not to laugh, he quickly left with a sullen expression.
Huskies are such a disgrace!
Even though Wangcai Awakening his Bloodline Power and grew much bigger, he's still a coward!
How embarrassing!