Chapter 1542: Don't Bother If You've Got No Skills

"Why should I solve it? Saving your Life, does that mean you can incite me to serve you?" Chen Yu barked: "Now, one by one, whoever wants to go raid the pirates' lair, come with me. Even if just one person stands up, I will take them and kill our way back. Is there anyone?"

Chen Yu's gaze swept coldly across the scene; everyone who met his eyes couldn't help but shrink their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.

"If you don't have the guts, then shut up. Don't incite others to go. Acting all righteous and indignant, are you trying to look like saviors?" Chen Yu retorted impatiently.

Chen Yu forcefully suppressed the scene, then turned his head to say to Zhou Ran: "Bypass that place, can we?"

"Right, we can't go back there, we must bypass that place," some people also said one after another.

"We cannot bypass it." Unexpectedly, Zhou Ran hesitated for a moment and stated a fact that made everyone's faces turn pale.

"Why can't we bypass it? Do you want to go back and let that group of pirates kill us?" someone asked angrily.

"That's right, if you want to die, that's fine, why drag us along with you?"

The crowd discussed it noisily, expressing great anger at Zhou Ran's answer.

"What is the reason?" Chen Yu turned his head to look at Zhou Ran.

"Our ship needs to replenish some fuel and supplies every time we reach that point. If we bypass it, we won't be able to reach Dongyang. If we go back, we will also run out of fuel and supplies and end up stranded halfway," Zhou Ran said, steadying herself.

"Don't you have any contingency plans?" Everyone looked at Zhou Ran with anger.

Moreover, their faces were ashen; if they really went back, it was a dead end, but if they didn't, they would drift endlessly on the vast sea—either way, it was a dead end.

"There are alternative plans, but they aren't enough to support us in completing the journey and returning to the original place. Everyone, don't panic. Give me some time, and I will think of a way," Zhou Ran took a deep breath. She had never encountered a situation like today's before; she had to calm herself down and see what could be done.

"Alright, everyone disperse. Send out a few representatives, and we'll discuss this properly," Chen Yu said.

Consequently, two representatives were sent out: a middle-aged man who looked very capable and efficient, named Chen Bo.

The other was a woman who had a lot of class, named Wang Qian. These two people looked relatively reliable and were definitely not the type who would only stir up trouble in the crowd and then act like cowards when something actually happened.

In a small meeting room, several people held a meeting.

"My plan is to go back, kill our way straight back, then get the supplies filled and leave immediately." Chen Yu didn't care about plans; he was just looking for some fun here.

He didn't take that group of pirates seriously either; after all, he was a powerhouse.

"Mr. Chen, I know you are very powerful, and I believe you have the ability to flatten that small island, but we can't do that," Wang Qian shook her head and said: "The purpose of us gathering together is to discuss a feasible plan, not to use such forceful means to kill our way through."

"I am not a saint. There are still many innocent people on the island. If we kill our way through like that, will those pirates take those people as hostages, and how can the safety of those hostages be guaranteed?"

"Mr. Chen, there are indeed many ordinary civilians on the island, and they are truly innocent people," Zhou Ran turned her head and looked at Chen Yu sincerely: "So the plan to force our way back is not suitable."

"Understood. Then Chen Bo, what do you think?" Chen Yu asked, looking up.

"Miss Zhou, you have a very good relationship with their former leader Wang Cheng, right?" Chen Bo was more cautious; he pondered for a moment and said.

"A very good relationship." Zhou Ran nodded.

"Then can you still contact him now?" Chen Bo asked.

"I can't contact him. No one has answered the phone on his end. I don't know if he is alive or dead." Zhou Ran shook her head.

"Then do you think he is still alive?" Chen Bo asked again.

"I don't know, but he is a person who has experienced many things. He once said that his subordinates had problems. This time, I feel that even if he is in a difficult situation, he won't die," Zhou Ran said with certainty.

"Are you sure?" Chen Bo stared at Zhou Ran and said: "Your feeling concerns our next plan, so you must be sure."

"I am sure, he is still alive." Zhou Ran gritted her teeth and nodded heavily.

"Alright then, Mr. Chen, I think since we are stuck, why not just take advantage of the night to hide at a place closest to Pirate Island, then we can sneak onto the island and rescue Wang Cheng," Chen Bo said: "Because the current pirates are a bunch of vicious guys, and it's definitely impossible to reason with them."

"Moreover, we already had a conflict this afternoon. I don't think peace talks will work, and we need their supplies. So the current situation is that we can only rescue Wang Cheng, let him suppress his subordinates, and then we can successfully get the supplies and leave."

"This method isn't impossible. It can minimize casualties, though it's relatively more troublesome. But that's fine, I have plenty of time." Chen Yu thought about this issue seriously and felt it was feasible, so he nodded.

"Ms. Wang Qian, what is your opinion?" Chen Bo turned his head to look at Wang Qian.

"I also think this method is feasible, but it will be hard on Mr. Chen." Wang Qian nodded and glanced at Chen Yu again.

"Alright, then we will temporarily implement this plan. I was a soldier, and I know there are a few veterans on the ship. We can gather them and ask for their opinions. If they agree, we will form a team," Chen Bo nodded and said.

"It doesn't need to be too many people; too many will be troublesome instead," Chen Yu said.

"Mr. Chen, I know your strength is very high, and indeed, a team should be elite rather than large, but we don't understand the situation on the island, so it's better if we have a few more people," Chen Bo said.

"Fine, about six people will do." Chen Yu nodded and said.

"Mr. Chen, I also want to go along," Zhou Ran said seriously.

"There's no need for you to follow. You are the backbone of the ship. If you disappear, some people will panic," Chen Yu was stunned: "Besides, this isn't a vacation. We are going there to use knives and guns; we might not be able to look after you."

"I don't need looking after. I have participated in team training, and I can protect myself. I guarantee I won't add to your troubles. After all, this matter started because of me, and Wang Cheng is my friend, so in terms of reason and sentiment, I must go and take a look," Zhou Ran said earnestly.