The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

A first mate standing next to Captain John looked at Yang Xia with utter disdain.
He was even extremely impolite; upon hearing Yang Xia's feigned mystery, he mocked him with great displeasure:
"What's so great about it? You're unwilling to say it and just pretend to be mysterious."

"The Great Zhou Dynasty is nothing more than an island nation. What valuable things could it possibly have? At most, it would just be some fish and shrimp."

"We thought they were so precious, but we don't care about them at all. Maybe even China won't care about these things. If we get turned away, we might feel wronged."

Despite hearing the adjutant's impolite tone, Yang Xia showed no anger whatsoever.

He maintained a friendly smile throughout and didn't explain much to them.

There was no argument between them, and no matter how sarcastic their words were, Yang Xia responded skillfully.

Yang Xia's purpose in coming here was not to argue with them, but to find out their identities and motives.

He didn't want to cause any more trouble at this time; he just wanted to figure out the other party's purpose and return to the cabin safely.

Seeing that Yang Xia didn't say much, John gradually lowered his guard against Yang Xia.

He carefully considered Yang Xia's suggestion and felt that this matter was not disadvantageous to them at all.

After a moment, John suddenly looked up at Yang Xia and his adjutant and said, "Alright... since you have this sincerity, I will grant your request."

"I can bring the two fleets closer together, but I have a request, and I hope you can understand it."

Yang Xia looked at Captain John with curiosity and asked with a smile, "What do you need, Captain John? Please tell me."

"Perhaps we can discuss it together and find a better solution."

Captain John nodded slowly and said, "When we are about twenty nautical miles from China, we must separate."

"And you must promise me here that you and your entire team will not reveal our existence when you set foot on Chinese soil."

"If you can do this, I will immediately grant your request and bring our fleets closer together."

Yang Xia listened carefully to Captain John's request, and when he made this strange statement, Yang Xia immediately sensed something unusual.

He lowered his head silently, muttering to himself, "Strange...why would the other party make such a request?"
"Is there something wrong with this? Am I just missing something, or is the other party hiding it too well?"

"No... I must find a way to figure out their purpose and see what they really want to do?"

"Why can't we mention their existence in China? Could it be that they are...?"

Thinking about this, Yang Xia suddenly realized something, and he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

On the surface, Yang Xia's expression remained unchanged, and he did not let the other party notice anything amiss.

Yang Xia looked at Captain John calmly and agreed, "Okay... no problem, we can definitely do it."

Although Yang Xia verbally agreed, he already had his own plans in mind and was considering all of this.

After discussing it with each other, the two fleets finally came together and slowly sailed towards the location of the Chinese nation.

But Yang Xia became more vigilant, carefully observing the types of cargo on the Xingyun Kingdom's ship.

Yang Xia was really curious about what exactly was on the ship of the Nebula Kingdom, which had always been at odds with China.

Yang Xia felt something was off and a sense of unease lingered in his heart.

He was even somewhat impatient to find out what the supplies on the Nebula Kingdom ship actually were.

No matter how hard Yang Xia tried, the crew members on the Nebula Kingdom ship were very careful in protecting the supplies.

They kept watch at all times, seemingly afraid of anyone getting close.

Although Yang Xia examined it carefully for a long time, he still couldn't figure out what was inside.

Yang Xia was even more puzzled. He secretly resolved to find out what was strange about the supplies on the ship.

The mysterious appearance of these ships from the Nebula Kingdom here raises questions about the conspiracy behind them.
If they weren't plotting against China, they certainly wouldn't be sneaking around here. The more Yang Xia thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

The clever Yang Xia didn't want to make too much of a fuss. Since he had already aroused suspicion, he would do whatever it took.
He would do everything in his power to complete the task, to resolve his doubts, and to find an answer for himself. The tighter their guard was, the more Yang Xia wanted to find out.

Meng Yin had already noticed the confusion in Yang Xia's eyes, and a trace of worry rose in his heart. He knew Yang Xia's temperament too well. Although he was usually calm and decisive, he would inevitably have a burst of impulsiveness when it came to things that concerned him. He was afraid that Yang Xia would act rashly and take risks, and if he ended up in danger, the consequences would be unimaginable.

This worry, like fine vines, entwined Meng Yin's heart, keeping him constantly on edge. Just as he was pondering how to subtly remind Yang Xia, footsteps suddenly came from the deck—Yang Xia had actually returned to the cabin.

Upon seeing this, Meng Yin hurriedly went to greet him, his steps quicker than usual, and spoke with a hint of urgency: "Lord Yang, you're finally back! I noticed you lingering near the other fleet for quite some time just now. Could it be that you've become suspicious of the cargo on their ships?"

He paused, then continued on his guess: "I noticed you were frowning just now, you must be trying to figure out what supplies were hidden in that ship's hold, right? But you have to think carefully, right now the number of the enemy's crew members is almost equal to the number of soldiers they are carrying, and this point cannot be ignored."

At this point, Meng Yin leaned forward, lowering his voice slightly, but his eagerness was still evident in his eyes: "If you want to seize the supplies now, I've roughly estimated that it's not impossible. As long as the plan is proper, it might not be impossible. Lord Yang, tell me honestly, do you really have this plan? If you nod, we can discuss the specific steps now."

In these words, Meng Yin's interest in those mysterious resources was almost overflowing, as if he had already rehearsed the scene of seizing them several times in his mind.

Upon hearing Meng Yin's words, Yang Xia was first taken aback, then a helpless wry smile appeared on his face. He truly hadn't expected Meng Yin to think of "robbery" first.

Although he was indeed curious about the tightly guarded supplies, he never once entertained the slightest thought of forcibly seizing them.

"Humph……"

A soft hum escaped Yang Xia's throat. He raised his hand and gently patted Meng Yin's shoulder, slowly walking past him. His tone was a mix of amusement and exasperation: "What are you thinking about all day? Who said I was going to rob those supplies?"

He stopped and turned to look at Meng Yin, his eyes turning serious: "Yes, I do have doubts about those supplies and want to find out what's inside. But you must understand, there are many ways to solve problems, and looting is never a good solution. Have you forgotten? Our Yan Kingdom has always been a nation that values ​​rules and morality; how can we arbitrarily attack other fleets?"

Yang Xia's gaze fell on Meng Yin's face, with a hint of reminder: "You'd better give up that idea quickly. Judging from your appearance just now, you probably couldn't hold back for a while. You absolutely mustn't have such thoughts. If word gets out, wouldn't it ruin the reputation of our Yan Kingdom?"

Meng Yin's face flushed at Yang Xia's words. He had been so focused on finding out about the supplies and completing the mission that he had momentarily forgotten the rules of Yan Kingdom. Now, he realized that it was indeed a mistake. He scratched his head, his eyes filled with apology: "Lord Yang Xia, I was careless. I was in such a hurry that I forgot about the rules."

Seeing Meng Yin's guilty expression, Yang Xia knew he hadn't meant it, so he quickly changed the subject to prevent him from dwelling on it: "Actually, what I'm really worried about is the suspicious movements of these ships from Xingyun Kingdom. You see, they've been acting suspiciously ever since they left port. I always feel like they're plotting something bad in the dark."

He walked to the cabin window, gazing in the direction of the Nebula Kingdom fleet in the distance, his brows furrowing again: "Just now, during my patrol, I paid special attention to the supplies on their ship. Guess what? Their surveillance of those supplies was extremely strict. There were soldiers guarding every cabin door, and even crew members had to undergo layers of questioning before they could approach. This is really unreasonable."

Yang Xia turned around, his tone grave: "Under normal circumstances, even valuable supplies wouldn't be guarded to this extent. There must be something wrong here, but I can't figure it out yet. As you know, Xingyun Kingdom has been eyeing our Yan Kingdom covetously for years. This time, they're using the guise of transporting supplies to travel, perhaps intending to take advantage of the situation. Therefore, we must be extra careful from now on and absolutely cannot let our guard down."

He paused, then added, "As for the supplies on their ship, no matter how tightly they guard them, we have to find out what's going on. If there's anything that's detrimental to Yan, we can stop them in time. We can't just stand by and watch them succeed in their scheme."

When Yang Xia spoke these words, his eyes were full of determination. The reason he told Meng Yin these things was twofold: first, he wanted Meng Yin to help analyze the situation and see if there was anything he had overlooked; second, he also wanted to hear Meng Yin's thoughts, since having more people to consult with always meant having more ideas.

Meng Yin naturally understood Yang Xia's thoughts. He immediately straightened his back and said firmly, "Lord Yang Xia, please rest assured. I will keep a close eye on their movements and closely monitor the supplies in their ship's hold. If there is anything unusual, I will report it to you immediately and will not give them any chance to make any moves."

After saying that, Mengyin volunteered again: "I'll go up to the deck now and keep an eye on things. I'll also take a closer look at the layout of their fleet and see if I can find any clues. Please wait in the cabin for a moment. I'll be right back with any news."

Yang Xia nodded: "Okay, go ahead. Be careful not to alert them and don't let them realize that we are deliberately observing them."

"Don't worry, I know my limits."

Meng Yin responded, turned around and strode quickly out of the cabin. His steps were light yet steady, clearly indicating that he had taken the matter to heart.

After Meng Yin went aboard the deck, he did not approach the Xingyun Kingdom's fleet directly. Instead, he stood on the side of his own ship, using the pretext of adjusting the mooring lines and checking the equipment to observe the enemy's movements discreetly. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, scanning from the bow to the stern of each enemy ship, especially focusing on the tightly closed cabins.

He noticed that on each ship of the Nebula Kingdom's fleet, in addition to the soldiers guarding the entrance, patrolling soldiers would walk along the deck every so often. Moreover, these soldiers always had their hands on their weapons at their waists, looking vigilant, as if ready to deal with any emergencies at any time. What was even stranger was that the opposing fleet's sailing route was also very fixed, always maintaining a certain distance from other fleets around them, as if deliberately avoiding contact with others.

The more Meng Yin looked, the more uneasy he felt. These details, when put together, intensified his unease. He stayed on the deck for about half an hour, making sure he hadn't missed anything unusual, before quietly retreating back to his cabin.

Upon entering the cabin, Meng Yin strode up to Yang Xia, his expression even more grave than before, his tone tinged with urgency: "Lord Yang Xia, I have just taken a close look, and the other side's fleet does indeed have a problem, and a significant one at that!"

Seeing his expression, Yang Xia felt a pang of anxiety and quickly asked, "What did you discover? Tell me slowly, don't rush."

"That's right,"

Meng Yin took a deep breath, trying to calm his tone. "When I was observing from the deck just now, I noticed that there were soldiers guarding the cabin doors of each of their ships, and the patrol frequency was particularly high. The soldiers' expressions were also exceptionally vigilant, not like they were just guarding supplies, but rather like they were guarding something shady."

He paused, then added, "Furthermore, their fleet's sailing route is also very strange. They deliberately keep their distance from other fleets, and even when they encounter situations where they need to avoid something, they simply detour far away without ever intersecting with other ships. This is too abnormal. Why would a normal transport fleet be so careful to avoid people?"

Yang Xia frowned even more deeply after hearing Meng Yin's words. He had already felt that the other party's behavior was illogical, and now that Meng Yin had discovered these details, it further confirmed his guess—the Xingyun Kingdom's transportation this time was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

Seeing Yang Xia remain silent, Meng Yin asked again, "Lord Yang Xia, the situation is now quite clear; the other side definitely has ill intentions. What are your plans next? Should we continue to observe secretly, or should we find a way to take the initiative and find out what they're hiding in their cabin? We can't keep stalling like this. If their conspiracy really does harm our Yan Kingdom, it might be too late to stop them then." (End of Chapter)