dtnovels Chapter 1205 Peony Among a Sea of Flowers
Chapter 1205 Peony Among a Sea of Flowers
The "water ghosts" he mentioned were a group of sailors specifically tasked with cleaning up any abnormalities on the ship. They were all excellent swimmers with large lung capacities and long breath-holding abilities, enabling them to handle complex underwater problems, especially underwater attacks.
In this regard, Lin Feng once again gave them a pleasant surprise.
There were thirty swimmers on the boat, each equipped with a pair of flippers. This was a novelty; it looked ordinary, but it provided a huge advantage in the water, greatly improving swimming speed.
In addition, each water ghost is equipped with an underwater crossbow that fires only one arrow at a time. Shaped like a gun barrel, it has a powerful ejection mechanism, a sharp tip, and barbs, making it a very effective weapon for shooting people and fish underwater.
Each water ghost carries three water arrows, with thin ropes attached to the ends for easy retrieval.
At a command, the thirty water ghosts tumbled into the water from the side of the boat, quickly diving to the bottom, their flippers moving at breakneck speed.
Wei Nanji dispatched fifty soldiers skilled in swimming, carrying hammers and chisels, to enter the water from the shore and quietly swim to the bottom of the Zhenxi No. 2 warship, intending to drill through the bottom of the ship.
The hull of the Zhenxi No. 2 is made of specially treated wood, especially the bottom, which is very thick. It would be extremely difficult to chisel through it with a hammer.
Fifty soldiers, after sneaking into the bottom of the ship, began to vigorously chisel at the hull.
Underwater operations are extremely strenuous; swinging the hammer is difficult due to the great resistance in the water, often requiring very little effort.
Before they had made more than a few strokes, they heard several splashes of water, knowing that someone was getting off the boat.
At their leader's signal, they immediately split into two groups: one group continued to stab the boat, while the other group was responsible for sniping the Zhenxi Army as they launched the boat.
Underwater, it is dark and you cannot see anything. You have to rely entirely on your rich experience in the water and feel the movement of the water with your body.
However, the water ghosts on the thirty Zhenxi Army warships could use the reflective markings for a short time to find their targets, or to make their targets find them.
The first water ghost, using the reflective marker, vaguely saw a dark shadow rushing towards him. He immediately aimed his water jet at the shadow and pulled the trigger.
The water jet shot out instantly, and the dark figure in the water paused immediately.
Then the dark shape began to struggle violently, and then burst out into an even larger dark shape.
Based on his experience, the water ghost knew that he had hit his target, and the larger dark mass was the blood gushing from the target's body.
Pull the rope back forcefully, drag the shadowy figure to your side, brace your feet against the figure's body, and retract the water arrow.
Attach the water arrow in the water, draw the bowstring, and continue searching for the next target.
The thirty water ghosts used almost the same tactics, launching a hunt beneath the Zhenxi No. 2 warship.
In the command room, Cao Chuhang calculated the time and waited for the sailors' battle report.
Half an hour later, a sailor reported that the water ghost had boarded the ship.
Thirty men went into the water, and thirty men returned to the team.
Forty-four men who were scutting the boat were shot dead.
Others escaped, the number is unknown.
The bottom of the ship was emptied.
In the main hall of the Zhao family mansion in Jingnan Prefecture, the lights were still bright and laughter filled the air.
The feast reached its climax.
As the music began, groups of dancers flowed into the open space in the middle of the hall and began to dance gracefully.
Lin Feng watched the dancing woman with great interest; her waist was supple, and her movements were skillful and graceful, a feast for the eyes.
Meanwhile, Wei Nanji, sitting in the audience, was anxiously awaiting news from outside the city.
Once the Zhenxi No. 2 warship is sunk, he can take action. Without the threat of artillery, Lin Feng, who is on his own territory, will be like dough, at his mercy.
He had also heard that Lin Feng was quite skilled, but he himself was no mediocre fighter either, and he was very confident that he didn't take most martial arts masters seriously.
Not to mention there are five hundred axemen and three hundred archers. He would be the last straw that breaks Lin Feng's back.
Just thinking about it gives me a sense of thrill in personally killing Lin Feng.
or...
Wei Nanji's eyes were drawn to the dancer in the middle of the hall.
He had a second assassination plan, which was hidden among the dancers.
Thinking of this, Wei Nanji's anxious mood relaxed slightly. He picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and turned to look at Lin Feng on the stage.
He still maintained a calm and composed expression, unaware that death was imminent.
Wei Nanji sneered inwardly and exhaled a breath of alcohol.
The dancers in the lobby were like a flock of butterflies, fluttering around in a riot of colors, revealing the main character in the center.
Like a peony in full bloom, she stood out among a sea of flowers, exuding wealth and splendor. As she turned, her pink dress billowed in the air, and her alluring figure drew sighs from the guests.
Lin Feng sat on the high platform with a warm smile on his face, his eyes fixed on the dancers in the middle of the dance floor, seemingly mesmerized.
The dancer twirled past the crowd of pollen, getting closer and closer to Lin Feng.
As she reached the edge of the platform, a dance move brought her face directly to Lin Feng on the stage.
She was shy and charming, her face flushed, her eyes filled with affection as she gazed at Lin Feng with longing.
Lin Feng opened his mouth, momentarily stunned.
This woman turned out to be someone I knew.
Prefect Zhao, sitting on the other side, chuckled.
"Your Highness, is this woman to your liking?"
Lin Feng nodded blankly: "Yes, yes, I like it, I like it very much."
The woman smiled sweetly and immediately twirled and danced into the flower bushes.
Prefect Zhao praised the woman's figure.
"With a graceful figure, a face like a peach blossom, and outstanding dance skills, she is truly a unique beauty among all the flowers."
Wei Nanji picked up the wine cup, stood up, and came down to the foot of the platform, bowing to Lin Feng.
"Your Highness, I offer this wine as an apology. Please forgive my mistake and I am deeply grateful."
After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp, then pointed the wine cup at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng calmly finished his drink, nodded and smiled, without saying a word.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wei Nanji said, "This woman is a famous dancer in the capital city named Fan Rou. Her dancing skills are unmatched in the entire sect. If she says she is second, no one dares to claim to be first. How about letting Fan Rou serve the prince tonight?"
Lin Feng glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.
"Yes, it's really good."
Wei Nanji was overjoyed. This woman was the second assassination plan of his. As long as she caught Lin Feng's eye and entered the palace to serve him in bed, the mission would be accomplished.
He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness."
After speaking, he returned to his seat.
Although he hadn't received any news from outside the city yet, the axemen and archers lying in ambush couldn't be moved rashly.
But it doesn't matter anymore. The second assassination plan is more secure and less likely to provoke the danger of warships bombarding the city.
If the dancer succeeds in the assassination, she will likely not survive the hands of Lin Feng's guards. Once she is dead, there will be no witnesses, so who will they seek revenge against?
Even if the dancer is captured alive, it's not Wei Nanji who paid for her life, so it's difficult for Lin Feng's people to trace it back to him.
Wei Nanji became more and more pleased with himself, but he was also very puzzled. How could Lin Feng, who had enemies everywhere, still be alive now?
He didn't think much about this question, nor did he want to explore it. As long as he could succeed, he would be a meritorious official of the great dynasty, and all fame and fortune would be secondary.
Grand Tutor Wan Quan had already relayed the Emperor's message and shown him the imperial edict.