The intense gunfire hasn't stopped since it began.
In this fantastical place, even families so poor they can't afford food might pull out a few AKs and spray you down.
These people probably didn't even know why they were firing at outsiders; they just saw everyone else shooting and joined in.
They completely failed to notice that the Tianyu Group's exoskeleton warriors didn't bother with those who weren't shooting, but as soon as someone picked up a weapon and fired, they would be instantly headshotted by a mass projectile from an unknown direction.
Over a hundred warriors fought their way from outside the city to inside, killing an uncountable number of armed militants.
They combed through the entire city, inside and out, like a fine-tooth comb.
Finally, as dusk approached, after nearly two hours of "intense battle," the continuous gunfire finally subsided.
Only occasional, sporadic gunshots could be heard after long intervals.
Of course, only a few scattered living people remained in the entire city.
This wasn't because everyone had been cleared out by the Tianyu Group's Security Department; some people, realizing the situation was dire, dropped their weapons and fled the city.
Fewer than two hundred exoskeleton warriors were still too few; they couldn't truly encircle the entire city, at most they could only guard a few critical thoroughfares to prevent vehicles from escaping.
There was no need to chase after people who abandoned everything and ran barefoot through the wilderness.
The entire city had about thirty to forty thousand people.
About thirty thousand fled.
As for the remaining people...
According to data statistics from Tian Shu, connected to all exoskeleton systems, in just over two hours, these two hundred-plus people killed nearly ten thousand armed militants.
There was no need for kindness.
These people usually looked like pitiful individuals too poor to eat, but once they picked up a gun and boarded a small boat, they became murderous pirates.
Previously, due to various reasons like humanitarianism and international order, they were allowed to run rampant without intervention.
But Su Yi didn't care about any of that.
Stealing his things, kidnapping his hired crew, threatening him, and even daring to verbally abuse Yue Ling.
He wouldn't bat an eye if he slaughtered everyone here.
And ultimately, in his eyes, these things weren't even considered people; killing them was just killing them.
"Chairman, our second team has found the fleeing pirate leader and the last two hostages he was holding in the underground passage. We are in pursuit and guarantee to bring him to you within ten minutes!"
"Good, you've worked hard. It's good to get this done early so we can go back," Su Yi said calmly, sitting on the villa rooftop, looking at the sea view.
"After we go back this time, everyone will get a two-million bonus and a month of paid leave. You can either return to the country or vacation on Penglai Island."
"A month of paid leave? Oh my god, that's going to be awesome!"
"Chairman is awesome!"
"I've been eyeing the fish schools around our island these past few days, so I'm going to fish like crazy for a month during my vacation!"
"..."
A chorus of cheers immediately erupted in the voice channel.
Although striking pirates violated many unwritten rules, it was fundamentally righteous and aligned with the public's simple values.
But even so, these warriors would inevitably have some psychological shadows after such a battle.
Giving them a break was only right.
"Sir, a reconnaissance plane is approaching from an Ou Zhou (Europe) overseas base less than a hundred kilometers from Suo Country.
They must have observed the situation here via satellite and sent the reconnaissance plane to gather intelligence, followed by two transport planes carrying reporters from White-headed Eagle and Ou Zhou (Europe) Alliance media.
The latter was likely hastily organized by White-headed Eagle, aiming to film the events in this city and use them to create public pressure on Tianyu Group. Should we take countermeasures?"
"Shoot them down," Su Yi said expressionlessly.
"Only targeting the reconnaissance plane or…?"
"Shoot them all down. Also, use the Group's account to issue an announcement stating that Tianyu Group is currently conducting an anti-piracy and hostage rescue mission in the nearby area, and the sea and airspace have been sealed. Any aircraft from any country or organization is strictly prohibited from approaching, or they will bear the consequences."
"Hack into the backend and change the announcement's publication time to before their planes took off."
Even if there were disputes afterward, if White-headed Eagle found the plane's black box and claimed it was shot down, it would be their side that issued the announcement first, and then the other side sent the planes over.
It would be entirely their own fault; who could they blame?
Besides, isn't this pirate territory? If your plane gets shot down, why look for me instead of the pirates?
"Understood, sir."
Tian Shu immediately complied.
The next moment, the landing craft, which had been floating silently on the sea for two hours, slowly turned. Its top armor quickly opened, and a large electromagnetic cannon extended from its top.
After aiming at a certain direction in the sky, it fired three mass projectiles consecutively. At the same time, a laser cannon extended from its side, firing a thick laser beam at the sky above.
Then it retracted both turrets and returned to its previous silent state.
"Sir, one reconnaissance plane and two transport planes have all been shot down. I also shot down the White-headed Eagle military satellite observing from high altitude."
"Very well done."
Su Yi wasn't worried at all about whether this would cause a war.
Barbarians fear power but not virtue; these white-skinned mad dogs only bite those weaker than themselves. They appear strong and domineering, but in reality, they are greedy and afraid of death.
They would not confront an unknown enemy for a few planes and a few lives.
If they were shot down, they were shot down.
If they weren't shot down, they would use the situation here to their advantage. If they were shot down, they were more likely to pretend nothing happened.
After all, if news got out that Tianyu Group shot down White-headed Eagle military planes and even their military satellite, it would likely cause public outrage, and then even if they didn't dare to fight, they would have to bite the bullet and go to war with Tianyu Group.
This is what the White-headed Eagle high command absolutely did not want to see.
Su Yi's reason for having Tian Shu publish the announcement and modify the time was actually just a small precaution.
"Chairman, the person has been caught, but during the capture, one hostage was shot in the abdomen and is critically ill. Requesting the use of life water."
"Use it. Bring that pirate leader to me." The bored Su Yi finally perked up a bit and immediately jumped down from the rooftop.
The heavy Power Armor smashed a large pit in the villa's garden.
But it didn't matter; this cursed place was already ruined.
He already had a plan for how to deal with the aftermath; in any case, this broken place was no longer habitable.
If it was destroyed, it was destroyed.
Now, he wanted to see if this pirate leader, who had audaciously demanded his personal presence in a video, had three heads and six arms, or if his head was as hard as armor.
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