And those twelve surviving ordinary people were grabbed by Xu Hao with an outstretched hand across the air and also brought onto the stele, but they were all trembling and didn't dare to make any extra movements.

Xu Hao understood their demeanor very well, after all, Ao Ming was just too large, and standing on it made one feel uneasy, fearing it might suddenly bite back.

"Later, when we seize Inoke's icebreaker, I'm going to trouble you all for assistance. For all the brothers who sacrificed this time, I'll grant their families three million Huaya Currency as compensation payment. When we return this time, the brothers who survive, your commission will increase tenfold!" Xu Hao said with a smile.

Hearing Xu Hao's words, these people were instantly stunned.

These people all live with their heads hanging by a thread, almost disregarding life and death, as living here is very dangerous compared to sailors working in temperate sea regions.

Previously, if someone died, the shipyard would also provide compensation payment, but it mostly relied on insurance; the compensation payment from the shipyard was quite insignificant.

However, now, Xu Hao suddenly offered such a large amount of money for compensation payments!

Just now, Xu Hao and his group saved them in a life-and-death moment, which already moved them greatly, and now Xu Hao's actions made them feel inexpressibly grateful.

Ao Ming roared once again and then moved its limbs slightly. Its body shot forward like an arrow from a bowstring, rushing towards Inoke's group!

The speed startled Inoke and his companions.

Too fast!

At this speed, Xu Hao and his group wouldn't need much time to catch up!

"Accelerate! Accelerate!"

Inoke, seeming almost out of his mind, shouted for the pilot to speed up the voyage.

However, no matter how much the pilot accelerated, it was impossible to escape!

Ao Ming's speed underwater was terrifyingly extreme; even creatures that swim in the water year-round couldn't match him, let alone this icebreaker.

Soon, Ao Ming brought Xu Hao and his group close to the back of the icebreaker.

Xu Hao said calmly, "Inoke, we've caught up to you. Are you planning to commit suicide, or should I capture you?"

Inoke coldly retorted, "Xu Hao, do you really think you have me cornered? Do you think I have no trump card?"

Xu Hao immediately laughed, "If you had a trump card, wouldn't you have used it long ago? Why wait until now?"

"Hmph! I just hadn't made up my mind until now..."

When Inoke said this, Xu Hao's expression changed slightly, wondering if this guy planned to cause another explosion.

Ao Ming's speed instantly slowed down and even came to a stop.

They all found Inoke's insanity somewhat speechless; he talked about causing explosions without any warning, and now, realizing he couldn't escape, he might resort to perishing together.

Therefore, everyone watched Inoke warily.

Inoke suddenly burst into laughter, "Hahaha! Look how scared you are; do you really think I'm that foolish? How amusing! Goodbye, everyone!"

After saying that, he suddenly dashed into the distance, and Xu Hao and his group saw a small submarine emerge from under the icebreaker!

This guy had actually prepared a submarine on this ship!

No wonder he was so confident; with this submarine, he could entirely evade everyone's attacks and quickly escape!

In a blink, Inoke reached the top of the submarine, swiftly diving inside, leaving only his head visible, laughing, "Hahaha! Xu Hao, goodbye! When I return, it will be the day of your demise!"

He laughed loudly and then completely entered the submarine, which immediately submerged and disappeared in the blink of an eye!

Bing Wanxin and the others were momentarily dumbfounded; nobody expected Inoke could escape through such a method.

His imagination was vast, and his thinking meticulous. Even after making so many preparations, a normal person would believe he would surely succeed, yet he still planned for failure. It showed how cautious he was in doing things.

But it also showed how serious he considered dealing with Xu Hao.

Ice Blue stared blankly at the scene before her, sighing, "Perhaps our Ice Palace has been living under a rock for too long, not realizing such astounding changes in the world. The power of technology is growing stronger, and we need to understand it; otherwise, sooner or later, we'll suffer losses."

Xu Hao nodded slightly, "Indeed, each era has its characteristics. While we martial artists revere personal strength, we must also keep up with the times. Let's go, people on the ship shouldn't resist."

They all boarded the icebreaker Inoke had abandoned.

Soon, under Xu Hao's orders, the icebreaker began searching for any recoverable bodies of the sacrificed crew members.

Though they were strangers, Xu Hao still adhered to his principles, bringing them back for a proper burial.