Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 354 - 313: After Many Twists and Turns (Five in One)

Chapter 354: Chapter 313: After Many Twists and Turns (Five in One)

Mi Fei and the others, upon hearing the orders from Su Ming, froze in fear.

Although they knew that one mustn’t be soft-hearted towards pirates, the casual tone in which Su Ming issued the slaughter order filled them with dread.

However, Su Ming paid no attention to the reactions of Mi Fei and the others, instead quietly watching the space combat displayed on the screen.

One by one, interstellar pirates were slaughtered; anyone trying to escape was mercilessly blown to bits by Zhang Yi and his comrades.

Those refurbished old-generation Mechas "Iron Head" stood no chance against the newer models.

It’s worth mentioning that even within the same model of Mecha, there are differences in quality.

The performance of the newest models is often much stronger than that of the older ones.

It wasn’t long before the new third-class Battleship was blown up by Allu and others surrounding it.

As for the old third-class Battleship, Rhein single-handedly stormed into it.

The battle soon ended, and Rhein and others gradually returned to the base.

"Captain Johnny, did we win?"

At this moment, a security team member, still in a daze, asked Johnny.

Johnny took a deep breath and said,

"We won, we really are nothing compared to them, let’s head back!"

"Yes."

His subordinates replied with mixed emotions.

...

A moment later.

Rhein and Zhang Yi brought in a middle-aged man with yellow hair, a muscular body, wearing a nose ring, several scars on his face, and his head hanging low.

"Su Ming, look what I caught! This guy is the head of the interstellar pirates—Picado."

Rhein excitedly said to Su Ming.

Su Ming looked puzzledly at Rhein.

"Didn’t I tell you to kill them all? Why did you bring back a prisoner?"

"Big brother, don’t kill me!"

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Picado desperately pleaded without any dignity.

"I wanted to kill him, but this guy said he has a bounty on him and that he’s worth a lot of money, so I shouldn’t kill him."

Rhein explained to Su Ming.

Su Ming was momentarily surprised upon hearing Rhein’s words. This guy really had a strong will to live; it was his first time seeing someone so desperate to save their own life.

Picado quickly said to Su Ming,

"Big brother, please don’t kill me. I am the most notorious interstellar pirate in this part of the Star Sea, really worth a lot of money. My life can be exchanged for a hefty bounty."

Su Ming, interested, asked,

"How much are you worth?"

"2000W Federation Coins!"

Picado hurriedly revealed.

"That little? You’re quite worthless, aren’t you? I thought you’d be worth a few billion."

Su Ming, showing a hint of disappointment on his face, said,

"Damn, you’re so cheap, that third-class Battleship is worth more than you."

Rhein, hearing the price, swore in disbelief.

"This big brother, that ship was newly bought; I haven’t even used it to rob a few times, how could the bounty increase?"

Picado replied with a sense of grievance.

In fact, the bounties for interstellar pirates just measure the strength and level of malice of a pirate group and are not entirely linked to their wealth.

But in this world still, there are many interstellar pirates with very high bounties, even reaching hundreds of billions.

"Such a waste of my time, drag him out and chop him."

Su Ming said unapologetically.

"Stop, don’t kill me! Although my bounty isn’t high, I have that new third-class Battleship, I can give it to you."

Picado hurriedly pleaded.

"The third-class Battleship you’re talking about has already been blown up, so it’s irrelevant. If you can’t provide enough value, don’t blame us for being ruthless."

Su Ming replied coldly.

He never intended to take over the third-class Battleship; first, they had no one capable of operating it, second, they didn’t value a third-class Battleship, and third, it was too much trouble to haul it back.

Most importantly, Su Ming was on a mission and didn’t have time for these distractions.

"Stop, I have important information that concerns your life and death."

Picado, seeing the situation, quickly said to Su Ming.

"Interesting, let’s hear it!"

"You have to promise first that if I tell you, you will let me go!"

"Okay!"

Su Ming agreed straightforwardly.

"The Red Flame Interstellar Pirate Group has set up an interception zone in the space ahead, specifically to intercept merchant and transport ships. If you continue on the official route, you will definitely be intercepted, and then you’re all doomed. Those guys are more ruthless than me."

Picado swallowed before continuing.

Upon hearing Picado’s words, Mi Fei and others showed horrified expressions, unbelievingly saying,

"The Red Flame Interstellar Pirates, how dare they set up an interception zone on the official route?"

"How could they not dare, given the current chaotic situation? Whether it’s the Federation or the Neutral Country, who has the energy to manage them?"

Picado directly replied.

Hearing this, Su Ming turned to Captain Hagett and asked,

"Is this group of interstellar pirates very powerful?"

"Extremely powerful, the leading boss Hogati has a bounty of 10 billion Federation Coins, and he commands a fourth-class Battleship and nearly ten thousand subordinates."

Captain Hagett said with apprehension.

"Good, change our route to avoid them, I don’t have time to waste on them."

Su Ming told Captain Hagett.

"Okay!"

Captain Hagett promptly responded.

"Big brother, can you let me go now?"

Picado looked at Su Ming with hopeful eyes.

"No problem, Ms. Mi Fei, this one’s for you."

Su Ming said without hesitation.

"Ah?"

Mi Fei, upon hearing Su Ming’s words, was also stunned; after all, Picado was worth 2000W Federation Coins.