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"Don't underestimate them. Anyone who has been at sea for so long must be quite capable." Lu Ting calmly analyzed the situation. "Pass the order down, adjust the course, and outflank them!"

As the order was given, the warship began to turn slowly and outflank the pirate ship from the side.

The chase on the sea became more intense. Seeing that the situation was not good, the pirates began to abandon their ships and jump into the sea to escape.

"Want to run? Not that easy!" Ghost and Frost led the female mercenary team into quick action. They drove speedboats flexibly across the sea and captured the pirates who attempted to escape one by one.

At the same time, the male mercenaries were not idle either. They used ropes, grappling hooks and other equipment to land from the warships onto the pirate ships and engaged in fierce close combat with the remaining pirates.

Amid the flash of swords and sabers, the pirates fell one after another, while the members of the Immortal Armed Forces became more and more courageous.

After a fierce battle, the remaining pirates were finally subdued.

Lu Ting breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the captured pirates being taken aboard the warship. He knew that although this mission was a success, the next challenge would be even more arduous.

Lu Ting stood on the deck, looking at the scene in front of him, feeling a sense of victory in his heart.

He knew that this ambush had dealt a heavy blow to the pirate forces, making them no longer dare to invade this sea area easily.

"Well done!" Lu Ting praised his mercenaries loudly, "You are all the best fighters. I am proud to have a team like you!"

When Soap and others heard the commander's praise, they all smiled with pride. They knew that this victory was inseparable from everyone's efforts and teamwork.

On the distant horizon, the shadow of another merchant fleet appeared. Lu Ting knew that their mission was not over yet, and they would continue to protect the tranquility and peace of this sea area.

The mercenaries of Lu Ting's team immediately took action. They quickly cleaned up the battlefield and prepared to meet new challenges.

The wreckage of the pirate ship floated on the sea, as if warning other pirates not to act rashly.

The frigates of Lu Ting's team continued to cruise in the sea, guarding the safe passage of the merchant fleet.

This ambush became an important victory in their escort mission and also strengthened their faith and determination.

As the merchant fleet moved further away, Lu Ting took a deep breath and relaxed his tense nerves.

He knew that although this mission was a success, the next challenges would be even more difficult.

He turned to his mercenaries and said, "Thank you for your hard work! Let's take a short break and then continue on our way!"

Under his leadership, team members returned to their respective posts, ready to meet the next challenge.

The interrogation room was located in a corner of the battleship. Under the dim light, the mottled marks on the walls bore witness to countless fierce interrogations.

The warships of the escort fleet sailed slowly on the vast sea, followed closely by the merchant fleet, with the waves gently hitting the ships' hulls.

"Tell me! How many strongholds does your pirate network have?" Soap shouted sternly, his big hand tightly grasping the wrist of a captured pirate leader like an iron clamp.

The pirate leader grimaced in pain, but gritted his teeth and said nothing.

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was so tense that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it. Ghost and Frost stood aside, staring at the pirate leader with cold eyes, as if they wanted to see through him.

At this moment, Lu Ting walked into the interrogation room. He glanced at the pirate leader and motioned for Soap to let go.

"It's useless to interrogate him like this. We have to give him a taste of sweetness." Lu Ting said calmly.

He walked up to the pirate leader, squatted down, and spoke in a calm tone.

"I know you're a tough guy, but tough guys also have soft spots. As long as you tell us the intelligence of the pirate network, we can guarantee the safety of your family and give you a way out."

There was a glimmer of hesitation in the pirate leader's eyes, but it was quickly covered up by a determined light.

"I won't say anything!" he said through gritted teeth.

Lu Ting smiled slightly, stood up and said to Zao Ba and others: "It seems that we need to think about this leader again. Take him away and treat him well."

As the pirate leader was taken away from the interrogation room, the smile on Lu Ting's face gradually faded. He knew that this interrogation was just the beginning, and there would be more difficult tasks waiting for them.

Inside the dim cabin, the air was filled with an indescribable stench, a mixture of the saltiness of sea water and the decay of long-term imprisonment.

The captured pirates were tied tightly to the damp wooden boards, their eyes filled with anger and fear.

In the corner, a pirate who looked a little younger was shivering, his eyes revealing a hesitation and wavering that was different from the other pirates.

Lu Ting stood at the cabin door, scanning the pirates with sharp eyes.

Behind him were neatly lined up Immortal Armed Mercenaries, each of them fully armed with a cold expression on their face.

"We already know your tricks," Lu Ting said coldly, "Now, tell me the location of that secret base, and maybe I can make your death more painful."

The pirates looked at each other, but no one spoke. Lu Ting smiled slightly, walked up to the young pirate, squatted down and looked into his eyes.

"You don't seem as stubborn as they are," Lu Ting said calmly, "Tell me what you know, and I can ensure that your family will not be implicated."

The young pirate swallowed, his eyes shifting between Lu Ting and the other pirates.

Obviously, he was having a fierce ideological struggle. Finally, he gritted his teeth and whispered.

"There is a hidden pirate stronghold on a small island in the southeast. That is where we store supplies and rest."

A gleam of satisfaction flashed in Lu Ting's eyes. He patted the young pirate on the shoulder and stood up.

"Good, you made the right choice." He turned and said to the other pirates.

"It seems that not all of you are willing to work for your leader. Now, I will give you a chance. Tell me more information about the stronghold, and I can consider letting you go."

However, the pirates remained silent. Lu Ting sighed and waved his hand to signal his men to deal with these stubborn pirates.

He knew that the possibility of getting more information from them was very slim. As the pirates were taken away, Lu Ting began to think about the next action plan.

That secret stronghold was obviously an important strategic target. If it could be destroyed, it would undoubtedly deal a heavy blow to the entire pirate network.

However, he also knew that the stronghold must be heavily guarded and a rash attack would only bring unnecessary losses.

Therefore, Lu Ting decided to conduct a detailed investigation first. He summoned his most elite team members, including Soap, Yuri, Ghost, and Frost, to discuss the investigation plan.

In the fleet meeting room, a huge nautical chart was spread out on the central table.

Lu Ting stood in front of the table, his sharp eyes sweeping across the faces of each team member. The mercenaries had all arrived, their expressions varied, but all revealed an indomitable will to fight.

"We already know the approximate location of the pirate's secret base," Lu Ting said firmly and forcefully, "Now, we need to formulate a detailed reconnaissance plan."

Sea Wolf, the new member of the team, stepped forward at this moment, wearing a diving suit and a confident smile on his face.

"I suggest that we use the cover of night to conduct a sneak reconnaissance," Sea Wolf said, "I have extensive experience at sea and in diving. I can lead a small team to sneak into the base for reconnaissance."

Lu Ting nodded, agreeing with the suggestion. "Very good, Sea Wolf. Your suggestion is in line with our needs. We need to understand the situation of that stronghold as detailed as possible, including troop deployment, weapons and equipment, defense facilities, etc."

"Then when do we take action?" Soap asked impatiently.

"Tomorrow night," Lu Ting replied, "We need to be fully prepared to ensure that the operation is foolproof."

Then, the team members began to discuss the specific action plan. They developed a detailed reconnaissance plan based on the location of the base, the pirates' activity patterns and their own advantages.

Ghost, Frost and Mengkala are responsible for providing intelligence support, while Soap, Yuri and others are responsible for infiltration and combat missions.

During the discussion, the atmosphere was sometimes tense and sometimes relaxed. Team members joked with each other to relieve the pressure of the upcoming battle.

Lu Ting would occasionally interject a few humorous remarks, filling the entire conference room with laughter.

"It seems that we are almost ready," Lu Ting concluded. "Remember, our goal is reconnaissance, not fighting. If you find that something is wrong, retreat immediately. I don't want to see anyone get hurt."

The team members nodded to show that they understood. They knew that although this operation was important, Lu Ting was more concerned about their safety.

This is also one of the reasons why they are so loyal to Lu Ting and the Immortal Armed Mercenaries.

The atmosphere in the fleet meeting room was tense and serious. The long table was covered with sea charts and various tactical reports. Lu Ting was standing at the head of the table, scanning his mercenaries with a sharp gaze.

The mercenaries stood on both sides, their expressions were either resolute or nervous, but they all revealed a ruthless spirit of not admitting defeat.

"Everyone," Lu Ting spoke, his voice firm and powerful.

"Based on the first encounter, we need to adjust our tactical deployment. The pirates obviously choose to attack at night, which is their advantage. Therefore, we must strengthen patrols and vigilance at night and never let them take advantage of the opportunity."

Soap scratched his head and said unconvincedly, "Boss, those pirates are just groping around in the dark. We have plenty of ways to deal with them."

Lu Ting glanced at Soap and shook his head slightly: "Don't underestimate the enemy, Soap. The pirate group can survive in this sea area, which means they have their own strengths. We can't take it lightly."

Yuri nodded and added, "Yes, the boss is right. And we can't always be passive and defensive. We have to find a way to take the initiative and give them a surprise."

Lu Ting nodded in agreement: "Yuri's idea is very good. We do need to develop a more proactive tactic. But before that, we have to strengthen our defense at night."

He pointed to an area on the nautical chart and said, "This is the area where pirates are most likely to launch attacks. We need to add more night patrol boats and sentries here. In addition, we must strengthen communication and cooperation with other escort ships to ensure information sharing and fire support."

Everyone nodded to show that they understood. Lu Ting looked at Ghost and Frost again.

"You two are good at stealth and reconnaissance. I want you to sneak into the pirate group's hideout at night and get more intelligence. Any problem?"

Ghost and Frost looked at each other and said in unison: "No problem!"

Lu Ting nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. Then everyone should prepare according to their respective division of labor. We must let those pirates know that this sea area is not a place for them to run wild!"

After the meeting, everyone left the meeting room. Lu Ting stood alone in front of the sea chart, with a determined light in his eyes.

Night fell quickly, and the sea was sparkling and peaceful. But beneath this calm surface, there were turbulent undercurrents and unknown dangers.

The mercenaries of the Immortal Armed Forces each stayed at their posts, fully prepared for the upcoming battle. They knew that the peace of this sea area and the safety of merchant ships depended on them.

As the meeting ended, the team members began to prepare themselves. They checked their weapons and equipment, and familiarized themselves with the reconnaissance plan to ensure that the operation tomorrow night could proceed smoothly.

Lu Ting stood alone in front of the nautical chart, silently looking at the location marked with the pirate stronghold.

He knew that this operation would be a severe test, but he believed in his team and believed that they would be able to complete the mission.

As the night deepened, the wind and waves on the sea began to grow stronger. Lu Ting walked out of the meeting room and stood at the bow, looking into the distance.

He knew that tomorrow night would be a silent contest, a contest of life and death and honor.

The sky was clear and the sunlight cast golden rays on the sea, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene.

However, for the mercenaries of the Immortal Armed Forces, there are unknown dangers hidden under this sea.

Sea Wolf, the new member of the team who is an expert in sea combat and diving, is leading elite team members including Soap, Yuri, Xiaoqiang, Ghost, Frost and Mengkala to conduct daytime reconnaissance.

"Pay attention, keep in formation and don't fall behind." The Sea Wolf commanded in a low voice, his eyes as sharp as an eagle as he scanned the surrounding sea.

The team members followed closely behind, they were well-equipped, looked serious, and were ready to respond to emergencies at any time.

A group of people drove a speedboat and sped across the sea, with a white wave rising from the tail of the speedboat, as if cheering for their bravery.

Sea Wolf stood at the bow, holding a telescope, carefully observing the situation ahead. (End of this chapter)