Ice Sea Lord: Starting with Intelligence Update

He Feng raised his eyes and looked at the girl in front of him with a hint of amusement.

"Give me all their information; this is your only chance to live." The threat was palpable, and the voice was filled with anger.

"Bring your men up here. I won't do anything to you."

After saying this, He Feng ordered his crew to lower the platform again.

Talented individuals are hard to find in the Ice Sea, as most are absorbed within their own factions, making it extremely difficult to locate those with the relevant skills.

He Feng had previously read through the pirates' logs that White Raven City was also a fortress-class ship, only more powerful, belonging to the quasi-second-tier level.

The massive city could accommodate a much larger population than his Azure, and to conserve energy, this behemoth was usually kept at rest in the Frostfall Abyss.

With years of accumulated experience, there are many skilled craftsmen among them, making it even more worthwhile for He Fenghao to take advantage of this opportunity.

Lin Qingqing frowned slightly, and could only comply with He Feng's request.

She waved at the railing to indicate that it was alright, and then gestured for everyone to climb up, which finally put her subordinates at ease.

The refugees were carried onto the deck in groups of three or five. Just to be on the safe side, He Feng even flipped the refugee ship over and actually found a young man with a frail appearance.

The young man looked terrified and finally boarded the boat under the coercion of He Feng's men, squeezing into the crowd.

It was later discovered that the guy's name was Ji Chun. He had modified the ship's compartments because he couldn't afford a ticket for the refugee boat. He was a refugee among refugees.

Worry and unease enveloped them as they stood in a narrow open space under the scrutiny of He Feng and the others.

"The boat isn't big, but there are quite a lot of people." He Feng looked at the 20-odd refugees with sallow complexions in front of him, slightly shocked.

"What are they trying to do? They're not planning to throw us all into the sea, are they?"

"Idiot, if we wanted you to feed the fish, we would have done it already. I bet you're going to use us as laborers."

"What should I do? I don't want to die! I want to go to the White Dove to find my mom! Waaaaah~"

"Crying won't help. Be prepared to go hungry twice a day."

The refugees chattered amongst themselves, their confusion and anxiety reaching their peak, and they could only timidly watch the big man's every move.

He Feng clapped his hands, and the entire room fell into a sudden silence.

He held the list provided by Lin Qingqing in his hand, and like the King of Hell counting rolls, he pulled them out one by one like catching chicks.

"Engineers, mechanics, and... alchemists, wow, they're all talented people," He Feng couldn't help but exclaim.

Ji Chun, who had buried his head in the crowd, was also dragged out by him, whether he wanted to or not.

Half of the 20-plus people were selected, leaving only about 10 people with no skills, such as recent college graduates.

Once he got the person, He was immediately satisfied, but then he started to think about some other little schemes.

After all, he came here specifically to exploit those who had no descendants.

Just as He Feng was about to make an outrageous demand, the voice echoed in his mind again.

Good things are always welcome, and there have been especially many today.

With a sense of satisfaction, he continued to scan the intelligence information.

[1. The Blackrock was just attacked by the first-tier boss, the Frost Giant Bear. The battle ended in a draw, with both sides suffering heavy losses and the Blackrock sustaining severe damage.]

[2. The White Raven City coup faction has come to power and is currently preparing for the upgrade of the Tier 2 fortress, which requires a large number of steam cores as upgrade materials.]

[3. Lin Fang, the city lord of the White Dove, is searching for his daughter, Lin Qingqing. He is willing to offer a generous reward to anyone who escorts her.]

4. An ice crevasse in Black Dragon Bay is about to collapse, exposing a deep-sea oil well left behind by a previous civilization.

[Standing intelligence: White Raven City will officially advance to the second tier in 40 days. They have decided to execute their annihilation plan, at which time all forces in the Sunken Sand Sea will be wiped out.]

The first piece of information confirmed He Feng's earlier choice: a Tier 1 boss is indeed not something an ordinary person can handle.

The mere chance encounter between the Black Rock and the ship resulted in this tragic outcome, serving as a prime example of what not to do.

However, the half-crippled Tier 1 boss, the Frost Giant Bear, is still a viable option.

The rewards from bosses are usually quite powerful, and the effects of some of the technology blueprints they bring are unpredictable. If an advanced city module drops, the Azure will undoubtedly have an extra powerful backup plan.

A generous reward will attract brave men, and He Feng is no exception.

After all, with the blueprints we just got from the monster's treasure chest, and with even more powerful firepower, maybe we can go on an adventure and try our luck.

After reviewing the information, two or three pieces of intelligence concerned the power dynamics, specifically White Raven City, which was closely linked to him.

Now, combined with the intelligence, it seems that Lin Qingqing has failed in the political struggle in White Crow City.

Therefore, his destination after fleeing here should be the White Dove City mentioned in the text.

They are currently in a sea area called Chensha Sea, which is so vast that it could almost contain an entire Oceania.

The outermost sea area, known as the Black Abyss Sea, is even larger in territory but also more fraught with danger.

The ice there is thicker, the winds are fiercer, and there are more and stronger monsters.

White Raven City is a dominant force in this region, with many strong contenders. White Dove is a branch of White Raven City, and although it is only a Tier 1 fortress, its strength should not be underestimated.

So, He Feng had a better plan.

The fourth piece of information was exactly what He Feng wanted.

The Azure is currently running out of fuel and is in dire need of a large amount of refueling.

The final piece of intelligence from the permanent resident sent a shiver down He Feng's spine.

This isn't intelligence; it's a death countdown.

It was written so bluntly on his face, and he even marked it as a permanent resident; it was clearly a warning.

White Raven City needs to collect Steam Cores to upgrade its ranks, but these items mostly spawn in high-level monster chests or drop from boss monsters, both of which are extremely rare.

That leaves only one source.

—The steam core inside each drifting fortress.

All this information left He Feng feeling dazed, and his face was covered in cold sweat.

In the future, the Azure Ship will inevitably be pursued by White Raven City. If it does not strengthen its own strength, its fate is self-evident.

The near-Tier 2 fortress, though not officially Tier 2, is powerful enough to already possess beyond-visual-range attacks, and its speed is far superior to that of a Tier 1 fortress.

He Feng rubbed his brows, an unprecedented sense of oppression washing over him, constantly pushing him forward.

In addition to seeking development, we must also be wary of White Crow City.

The other side has driven its own people to this point. To negotiate peace with such a brutal person is tantamount to offering one's neck for slaughter.

The Azure is now facing a life-or-death situation.

The resources required to advance from Tier 1 to Tier 2 are far more than just a little bit.

The propulsion system, the icebreaking device on the hull, and the supporting keel material all require a large number of technological blueprints and urban modules.

Once you ascend, the tools inside your fortress will activate new technologies, and development and combat will be elevated to a whole new level.

He Feng was completely confused by this new information, and now he only had one choice.

Forward, by any means necessary.