The paint, so what if it's the paint of a pirate ship?

With that artillery fire, the shield revealed, such high-end configuration, how could it be something a pirate ship could possess?

Even a fool knows there's something wrong with these "pirate ships".

Realizing at this moment that Fang Yu and others were not from the Pirate Alliance, the pirates suddenly felt immensely angry.

Damn it, is this kid fooling us? Using us as pawns?

All the pirates looked at Fang Yu with hostility, gradually distancing their ships from Fang Yu and his group, wanting an explanation from him.

One wave had not settled, and another arose.

Everyone hadn't even had time to check their gains yet, but suddenly felt tense inside, their gaze turning to the pirate ships ahead, becoming slightly vigilant.

Even though this pirate fleet lost nearly two hundred ships in this war,

there were still over two thousand left.

With such a number, once both sides started fighting, even if the Duorong Federation's soldiers won, it would be a costly and tragic victory.

Going toe-to-toe with these cannon-fodder-class pirates?

That's something no one could accept.

So, upon hearing these words, everyone's gaze instinctively turned to Fang Yu.

At this moment, under everyone's watchful eyes, Fang Yu chuckled lightly, then nodded: "Yes, we do indeed belong to the military of the Duorong Federation."

"We came here to execute a mission for the Duorong Federation's military."

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, the pirates' faces immediately showed expressions of anger, angrily pointing at Fang Yu and hurling all sorts of insults at him.

Even the soldiers behind Fang Yu turned pale at his words.

My ancestors!

How could you so readily admit you're with the Duorong Federation's military?

Isn't that plainly telling the pirates that we used you as pawns?

However, amidst the confusion and the cursing, Fang Yu, caught between both sides, remained utterly unperturbed.

He still wore a smile, happily looking at the pirates ahead.

"Hmm?"

Soon, the soldiers of the Duorong Federation seemed to have figured something out.

What's going on... these pirates seem to only be cursing, without any sign of directly opening fire.

Could it be...

The next moment, everyone heard Fang Yu amplify his voice using his internal energy level: "Ladies and gentlemen, you've vented your frustrations and let out your anger, so why don't we move on and talk about the allocation of the living copper ore?"

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, the pirates who were just angrily cursing suddenly fell silent.

Soon after, several pirate leaders stepped forward from the crowd, their gaze on Fang Yu: "Kid, what are you saying?"

"I'm saying, regarding the allocation of the living copper ore, don't you all want it? As long as you continue to cooperate with me, I assure you no less than three thousand tons of living copper ore per batch for each batch of pirates, how about that?"

On Fang Yu's face was a calm and casual expression, as if he didn't take the pirates' anger seriously at all.

He looked at the few pirate leaders ahead and casually said: "Whether I'm with the Pirate Alliance or the Duorong Federation's military, what does it matter?"

"As long as I can lead you to take down Ijima Island and obtain a large amount of living copper ore, isn't that enough?"

Fang Yu's words hit right at the core concerns of the pirate leaders.

Actually, from the start of the war, the pirate leaders had realized these surrounding sea ships were likely disguised regular military forces.

The power of those ship cannons couldn't be fooled.

But even so, the pirates still chose to confront Fang Yu and his group only after the battle.

This showed they actually still had some hope in Fang Yu's promises.

If they could follow this guy, take down Ijima Island, and gain a windfall, it didn't seem too bad.

After Fang Yu promised, he would send each pirate leader three thousand tons of living copper ore.

This is no small amount, even if a pirate leader had hundreds of ships under his command, selling three thousand tons of living copper ore for hundreds of thousands of Silver Coins would be enough for the ships under his command to share.

The pirate leaders exchanged looks, then spoke loudly: "Continuing to cooperate is possible, but we want more living copper ore!"

"Five thousand tons! Each of our leaders needs five thousand tons of living copper ore, if you can do it, we'll continue to cooperate, if not, then forget it!"

Everyone's gaze instinctively turned to Fang Yu.

Five thousand tons per pirate leader, that's no small number...

But for ultimate victory, perhaps some concessions should be made too.

"Alright!"

Soon, Fang Yu nodded, which made the pirates show pleased smiles, and even the soldiers nodded slightly.

Given the current situation, it's likely that only by offering a high price and forming a collaboration can both sides mutually benefit.

"Okay, since you agreed..."

One of the pirate leaders smiled, ready to discuss cooperation with Fang Yu.

But the next moment, Fang Yu's voice immediately followed:

"Then forget it, if you want to leave, please go ahead, and if you want to start a war with us, do as you please!"

"Two thousand tons, not a gram more, take it or leave it!"

With these words, the scene fell into astonishment.

Everyone looked dumbfounded at Fang Yu.

Fang Yu...

Where does the confidence come from?!

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