I chose one of four options at the start, and I chose the number one clan in Lingnan.

In the early morning, the white fog on the river was extremely thick.

No one could be seen ten meters away, and the engine was roaring loudly.

Thirty-five high-powered speedboats lined up in formation, leaving long white trails behind them, heading straight for the massive cargo ship convoy ahead.

The speedboat was filled with thugs from the Sanyi Society.

At the bow of the lead speedboat, Water Snake, the leader of the Jiangbei branch of the Sanyi Society, stood on a metal foot pedal.

He gripped the walkie-talkie in his hand and shouted into the river wind.

"Put the accelerator floored. Master Qiao has given the order: sink a ship and you'll get a reward of 100,000. Leave all of the Lin family's goods at the bottom of the river."

Hundreds of desperados on the surrounding speedboats raised their heavy-duty electric drills and meter-long steel spikes, shouting loudly.

The henchman next to the water snake was carrying a red plastic bucket filled with diesel fuel.

"Brother Snake, those peasants from the Lin family are using sand dredging boats, which are old, broken, and heavy."

"Our speedboat can go up to sixty knots, so catching up with them will only take half an hour," the henchman reported loudly.

The water snake spat a mouthful of saliva into the river.

"This time, Master Qiao was really furious. He even smashed the tables at headquarters last night."

"If the Lin family really gets to transport these bearings to the provincial heavy industry's dock, our Sanyi Gang's livelihood in the old industrial area will be completely ruined," Water Snake said through gritted teeth.

"Don't worry, Brother Snake, the brothers brought heavy equipment. As long as we get close, we can give them a good thrashing in five minutes," the henchman assured him, patting his chest.

Water Snake took out his phone and dialed Third Master Qiao's number.

"Third Master, the Lin family's fleet is just two kilometers ahead, and we've already caught up with them," Water Snake reported loudly.

A somber voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Stop talking nonsense and start digging. I want Lin Ting to know that even if he were drowned in a prefecture-level city, he wouldn't even make a ripple."

"Third Master, just you wait and see." Water Snake hung up the phone and turned to yell at his subordinates.

"Tell the guys behind to start all the generators. Connect the drills, and just go straight for the hole. Don't waste any more words with them."

On the speedboat deck, several high-powered diesel generators emitted a piercing noise.

A thick cable connects to an industrial-grade heavy-duty electric drill with a drill bit as thick as an arm.

Two kilometers ahead.

One hundred of the Lin family's cargo ships were lined up in a long, straight line.

The flat-bottomed sand dredger was loaded with hundreds of tons of steel bearings and had an extremely deep draft.

The old diesel engine emitted thick black smoke, and the speed was less than a third of that of a speedboat.

Lin Dayou, dressed in a black waterproof suit, stood outside the cockpit of the lead ship.

The river wind made his hair a mess.

He watched the speedboat getting closer and closer behind him and grabbed the walkie-talkie.

"Attention all ships, brothers of Yitang, put away your weapons. No one is allowed to show their face without my order."

"Make sure the tarpaulin is completely covered so that river water doesn't splash onto the goods," Lin Dayou instructed into the walkie-talkie.

The walkie-talkies crackled with low, guttural responses from the ships.

Lin Dayou turned and walked into the cockpit.

Old Wang gripped the rusty rudder, his brow beaded with sweat.

"Brother Dayou, at this speed, they'll catch up in less than ten minutes."

Our ship's hull is made of wood covered with sheet metal, which is simply not strong enough to withstand an industrial electric drill.

"If the bottom of the ship leaks, these hundreds of tons of iron will sink to the bottom." Old Wang was so anxious that he jumped up and down.

"What's the panic? Grandfather predicted they would pursue us by water. Let's proceed according to plan," Lin Dayou said loudly.

He pointed to a large area of ​​water on the right side of the river ahead.

"Wild Boar Bay is just ahead. Full throttle and charge in," Lin Dayou gave the order.

Old Wang's eyes widened.

"Brother Da You, Wild Boar Bay is a shallow area, full of mud and reefs at the bottom."

"Our ship is fully loaded. If we go in, we'll definitely run aground and won't even be able to get out." Boss Wang shook his head repeatedly.

"Grandpa's orders are the rules. Do as we say." Lin Dayou left no room for negotiation.

"Brother Dayou, the water isn't deep enough. The propeller is stirring up mud and sand. If we go any further, the engine will seize up and explode." Boss Wang patted the control panel.

"Let it explode. Grandpa said we're not planning to sail back today. Head straight to the deepest part." Lin Dayou pointed to the reeds ahead.

"This is the stuff our Wangjia Village relies on for its livelihood!" Old Wang said, trembling with heartache.

"The Lin family will compensate you with double the price of a new ship. Execute the order," Lin Dayou emphasized.

Old Wang gritted his teeth and forcefully turned the rudder with both hands.

One hundred cargo ships drew a huge arc on the river, abandoning the wide main channel and plunging into the dense reeds on the right.

On the speedboat, Water Snake, holding binoculars, clearly saw the cargo ship's lane change maneuver.

He dropped the binoculars and burst into laughter, slapping his thigh.

"Those peasants from the Lin family are scared out of their wits. Wild Boar Bay is such a lousy place that even fishing boats can easily get stuck. They drove their fully loaded boat in there. They're just asking for death," Water Snake shouted into the walkie-talkie.

"Full speed ahead, surround and block the exit. Today, not a single member of the Lin family will make it ashore alive."

Thirty-five speedboats dispersed into formation, forming a semi-circular encirclement that completely blocked the entrance to Wild Boar Bay.

One cargo ship after another rushed into the reed marshes.

The tall reeds were flattened by the bow of the boat, producing a series of snapping sounds.

A dull rustling sound came from the bottom of the boat.

The hull of the lead boat slammed into the muddy beach, and the enormous inertia caused the boat to rock violently.

The diesel engine emitted a few muffled coughs and then shut down.

The following ninety-nine cargo ships collided one after another, becoming stuck in the narrow, shallow bay, unable to move.

The thick cable snapped, and the sound of shattering planks filled the air.

One hundred cargo ships were completely stranded.

The mud churned and the river water became extremely murky.

The bottom of the cabin of the lead ship.

Lin Dayou climbed down the iron ladder.

The lower deck was dark and unlit.

Two hundred men from the Yitang and three hundred young men from the Zhongtang, all dressed in waterproof suits and wearing yellow safety helmets, sat quietly beside the wooden crates.

Each person held a heavy steel wrench or a solid steel pipe in their hand.

Lin Dayou picked up the walkie-talkie and pressed the call button.

"Each ship reports its situation."

"The No. 1 ship ran aground, but the hull is intact and the cargo has not taken on water."

"Ship number two has run aground, propeller jammed, personnel in position."

"Ship number three is aground; we can take action at any time."

Reports came back continuously over the walkie-talkie. Although a hundred boats had collided, none of them leaked thanks to the protection of waterproof sealant and tarpaulin.

Lin Dayou looked at his brothers in the cabin.

"Grandpa said that the Sanyi Society would definitely pursue them by water, and Wild Boar Bay was the chosen burial ground for them."

Speedboats can easily get in, but once a fight breaks out, they can't turn around in shallow water.

"Once they climb onto the boat, beat them all to death. Don't let a single dog go back," Lin Dayou issued the battle order.

The men gripped their steel pipes tightly, no one uttered a sound, but they were all holding back a fierce determination.

Overboard.

The water snake's speedboat was moored on the water a dozen meters away from the lead boat.

He carried a machete, walked to the front of the speedboat, and pointed to the cargo ship's deck high above.

"Run! Why aren't you running anymore?" the water snake shouted, tilting its head back.

The cargo ship deck was quiet; there wasn't a soul in sight.

The water snake waved its hand.

The two speedboats accelerated and began circling the stranded cargo ship.

The henchmen on the speedboat brandished their steel spikes, pounding them hard against the side of the cargo ship.

The sound of metal clashing carried far across the river.

"Listen up, Lin family. You're surrounded. Master Qiao wants the goods, not your lives."

"Now all of you jump into the water and swim back to shore, and I'll spare your lives out of pity." The water snake continued to exert pressure.

"Anyone who dares to stay on the boat will be sunk to the bottom of the river, boat and all."

There was still no movement on the deck, only the rustling sound of the river wind blowing through the reeds.

The henchmen on the speedboat next to them came over.

"Brother Snake, these country bumpkins must be terrified. They're hiding in the cabin and too scared to come out."

"Let's get started. Let's sink the ship as soon as possible and get back to Third Master to collect our reward," the henchman urged.

The water snake spat out a mouthful of saliva.

"You're asking for it, brothers. Grab your gear and get on the boat."

Find the waterline, and use the electric drill to drill as hard as you can, drill right through the bottom of the boat.

The water snake issued the final attack command.

Hundreds of desperate men stood on the edge of the speedboat, raised electric drills and water splinters, and prepared to climb onto the cargo ship.

The heavy industrial drill spun wildly under the power of the generator, emitting a piercing buzzing sound.

The drill bit was aimed at the wooden planks at the bottom of the cargo ship.

The thug leader looked at the cargo ship stranded in the reeds and laughed loudly, "Can't run anymore, huh? Get on board and start drilling."

The voice just fell.

From deep within the reed marshes, a deafening gong suddenly resounded.

"Bang!"