Chapter 570: Pirates
This type of oceanographic survey ship is not only practical, but also quite powerful, even comparable to a quasi-frigate.
Seeing a large oceanographic survey ship suddenly coming, many fishermen in the port came to watch, and they all showed shocked expressions, they had never seen such a large ship!
"Ye Fan, is this the ocean survey ship?" Su Yurou also exclaimed.
"Haha, Xiu Ran got it, it looks really good!" Ye Fan nodded and smiled.
This ship really satisfied him, and it seems that Liu Xiuran is really reliable.
As for how much money the ship spent, it was not a matter for Ye Fan to worry about, Ye Fan had given Liu Xiuran 10 billion US dollars in one go.
A moment later, the ocean survey ship docked, and Liu Xiuran and Kong Wu came out to greet them in person, leading Yefan and Su Yurou into the boat.
Liu Xiuran took a lot of effort to bring it from Germany through official channels, and this ship is an oceanographic survey ship with the most cutting-edge technology.
Because the ship was also equipped with weapons, the ship could not sail into the waters of Huaxia, but there was no problem outside the country.
There are even people abroad who have private aircraft carriers, and a mere ocean survey ship is nothing.
Walking onto the deck, Yefan looked around, nodding his head as he looked.
The space on this deck is huge, almost the size of half an aircraft carrier, and it is equipped with various survey equipment.
"Hehe, master, what do you think of this boat?" asked Liu Xiuran with a grin.
Ye Fan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Haha, it's good!"
"However, master, this thing is too expensive, a survey ship actually costs seven billion!" Liu Xiuran said a little embarrassed.
"It doesn't matter, as long as I can get the electric gentian, let alone seven billion, even if it's seven billion, I'm willing!" Ye Fan said with a smile, the last thing he lacked now was money.
Afterwards, Liu Xiuran took Yefan around the boat again.
The survey ship has almost everything in it, and even has a dedicated restaurant, bar, and swimming pool.
Most of the crew members are Chinese, and they are basically retired naval special forces recruited by Liu Xiuran through military channels, and they are proficient in various electronic equipment on board.
Afterwards, Liu Xiuran told Ye Fan about the island again.
This island has a very strange name, called Ghost Island, however, according to the information that Liu Xiuran currently has, it can only be determined that this ghost island is located in this sea area, but the specific island cannot be determined.
"Master, basically all the islands in this sea area have been explored, but there are only a few islands that have escaped from the pre-navigation and no one cares about them! It is said that there are even cannibals on those islands, so I think that this so-called ghost island is very likely to be this island located directly south of us!" As he spoke, Liu Xiuran also drew a circle on the map.
Ye Fan took a closer look, and it was true that the island avoided all navigation lines.
However, through Liu Xiuran's description, Ye Fan always felt that this so-called ghost island was a bit unusual, in addition to the cannibals, there should be some unknown secrets on the island, otherwise, how could the legendary deep-sea eel dragon only survive on this island?
After locking on to the target, the ocean survey ship set the sailing line on the same day and set off immediately!
It's not that far from the island, about a day's flight away.
And Ye Fan and Su Yurou were blowing the sea breeze on the deck, chatting, listening to the sound of the waves crashing, but they really looked like couples who came on vacation.
The experience of the African savannah also made Su Yurou's mood change a lot.
The sea breeze in the morning was slightly cool, Su Yurou subconsciously shrank her body, and when Ye Fan saw this, she immediately took off her coat and draped it on Su Yurou's body.
"Yefan, it's good to live like this. Su Yurou snuggled in Ye Fan's arms and said softly.
Ye Fan gently hugged Su Yurou, feeling the gusts of sea breeze blowing on his body, but he was suddenly a little confused in his heart.
Just after listening to Su Yurou's words, Yefan was suddenly confused.
What exactly are you pursuing?
Is it this peace and happiness, the time spent with the people you love, or the thrill of pursuing this peak strength?
Or is it pursuing someone and something?
Thinking about it, Ye Fan's mood suddenly became a little chaotic.
However, at this moment, a crew member suddenly ran over: "Boss, just now the radio suddenly received a distress signal, it was sent from the south, do you want to go over and ask?"
"A distress signal?"
Hearing this, Ye Fan and Su Yurou's faces changed.
"Take me over and have a look!" Ye Fan said immediately.
"Yes!"
The crew member immediately led Yefan to the control room.
Liu Xiuran also learned the news and rushed over.
In the control room, a crew member who was operating the radar said to Ye Fan: "Boss, about twenty nautical miles southwest, a cruise ship sent a distress signal, claiming that it had been attacked by pirates and was in a very dangerous situation, and asked us for support." ”
"Pirates?" Su Yurou was stunned for a moment.
In this sea area, the word pirate can be said to be famous, often robbing the passing ships of other countries, and Su Yurou has also heard of it.
"Master, this sea area is located on the Somali Peninsula, and there are often pirates, and it is not very peaceful, do you think we should go and help?" Liu Xiuran also asked.
Ye Fan frowned slightly, and asked, "Which country is the one who sent the distress signal?"
"Listen to the voice, it's us Chinese!" replied one of the crew members.
Ye Fan nodded slightly, and said, "Let's go, go and save people!"
Since he was a native of his own country, Ye Fan still decided to save him, anyway, it was just a gesture for him.
"Yes!"
Soon, the survey ship was moving rapidly in a southwesterly direction.
About five minutes later, the radar had already scanned the location of the opposing ship.
"Report, radar shows that there are seventeen pirate ships in the sea ahead!" said one of the crew members.
"So many pirates?" Su Yurou couldn't help frowning.
"Rest assured, our survey ship is equipped with hardened armor and advanced weaponry, and this group of pirates is like a living target in front of us. Liu Xiuran said confidently.
Ye Fan also nodded and said, "Full speed ahead!"
"Yes!"
Immediately, the survey ship moved forward at high speed, and soon it was able to see the scene ahead.
I saw that there were more than a dozen small boats on the sea, chasing a larger cruise ship.
The cruise ship looked quite luxurious, but I don't know how such a luxurious cruise ship sailed into this pirate-infested sea.
Glancing at the surveillance video, Ye Fan immediately ordered: "Open fire directly, and disperse those chasing pirate ships first!"
The pirates were in small boats, and even a few speedboats.
Moreover, their vitality is also relatively ordinary, in addition to an AK in each hand, the bazooka is their most advanced weapon.
And Yefan, an ocean survey ship, is equipped with the most advanced 730 close-defense gun, which is the standard configuration of many military warships, and is extremely powerful, with a rate of fire of up to 4,200 rounds per minute at seven nozzles!
This kind of combat power is naturally not something that a corsair can match.
The next moment, the close defense guns on the left and right sides of the survey ship were quickly activated, and then, they automatically aimed at the pirate ship in front.
"Fire!" Ye Fan gave the order directly.
"Bang bang bang!"
A series of cannons erupted in an instant, like firebirds, instantly swooping down on those pirate ships on the sea.
"Bang bang bang!"
It's not so easy to hit moving targets at sea, let alone small ships like pirate ships that can move flexibly.
Although it is not simple to hit the target, it only takes one or two shells to hit such a small ship and it will be sunk directly!
After a series of close-in artillery fire, two pirate ships had already been shot, seven or eight pirates were directly killed, and the ships were also on fire.
Ye Fan thought that this group of pirates would leave directly, but he didn't expect that after seeing this scene, this group of pirate ships actually gave up the cruise ship they were chasing before, and drove directly towards them.
"Boom!"
A muffled sound came from under the ship, and the survey ship was hit by the opposing torpedo.
The survey ship also shook, and everyone in the control also stumbled.
However, after shaking for a while, the survey ship quickly returned to its steady, and it was clear that the blow just now was nothing more than an itch for the survey ship.
"His grandmother's, this group of pirates really doesn't know whether they are alive or dead, and they dare to attack us?" Liu Xiuran scolded.
Seeing that the other party was so rampant, Ye Fan also raised his eyebrows and said, "Get me a few bazookas, Lao Tzu will kill them!"
As soon as Ye Fan's words fell, a young crew member immediately handed Ye Fan a bazooka launcher: "Boss, this is the latest new type of bazooka developed abroad, and it is extremely powerful!"
"Okay!" Ye Fan took the bazooka, nodded, and prepared to go out.
"Ye Fan!" Su Yurou gently grabbed Ye Fan's arm, and there was obviously a trace of worry on her pretty face.
"Don't worry, I'll come when I go!" Ye Fan grinned.
After speaking, Yefan picked up the bazooka and walked out of the control room.
Liu Xiuran was naturally not to be outdone, he was originally a soldier who loved to fight, how could this kind of good thing be missing him?
So, he also took a bazooka and followed.
The two of them went to the deck and found that their survey ship was surrounded by the pirates.
However, under the deterrence of the close-in defense artillery, this group of pirates did not dare to approach rashly, and seemed to be waiting for an opportunity to find an opportunity.
Ye Fan glanced at the group of guys, and then, shouldering the bazooka, he fired directly at a larger pirate ship.