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

The communications soldier immediately picked up a megaphone and relayed Meng Yin's words.

But the Nebula Kingdom representative on the other side seemed not to hear, continuing to repeat the previous demands, his tone even harsher than before:
"I'm saying this one last time! Leave now! Otherwise, we will take coercive measures!"

Mengyin's deputy general strode to his side, his expression somewhat grave:
"Boss, they might have weapons on board. Should we back down? If a fight breaks out, our few ships might not be able to handle it."

Meng Yin glanced at his deputy, then looked at the Nebula Kingdom fleet in the distance, and slowly said:

"What's the rush? Yang Xia must have his reasons for bringing us here."

Besides, if we retreat now, wouldn't that give them away? Go tell the brothers to be on guard, not to let them see our true intentions, but also not to provoke them. Just stall them for time.

The lieutenant nodded and turned to arrange the manpower.

The crew members immediately sprang into action. Some gripped their iron bars tightly, while others stood guard on the ship's side, keeping a close eye on the movements opposite. Although their faces showed some tension, they showed no sign of backing down.

The leader of Xingyun Kingdom looked even more grim when he saw that Mengyin's fleet had not made any move.

He paced anxiously on the deck, glancing up every now and then in the direction of Mengyin, his eyes filled with worry.

The adjutant beside him asked cautiously:

"Sir, should we send someone over to negotiate first? If they are just ordinary merchant ships, it would be better if we were too nervous."

"Negotiation?"

The person in charge stopped and turned around abruptly. "Didn't you see their expressions? What ordinary merchant ship would be so calm? I think they might be after the supplies on our ship! If something goes wrong with this batch of weapons, none of us can afford to take the blame!"

The adjutant lowered his head, not daring to speak again.

The person in charge took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and picked up the megaphone again, shouting at the Mengyin fleet:
"I know what you're after! But I'm warning you, don't even think about taking these supplies! We have plenty of weapons on board, and if we really do make a move, you'll be the ones who suffer!"

Upon hearing this, Mengyin couldn't help but laugh.

He responded through the loudspeaker:
"Sir, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! We were just sailing normally, how did that make us want to steal your supplies? On the contrary, you've been blocking our way and threatening us. Who's really up to no good here?"

The person in charge of Xingyun Kingdom was speechless after being confronted by Meng Yin, his face turning pale and then red.

He knew that continuing like this was not a solution, but if he really took action, he was not entirely confident of victory—although Mengyin's fleet looked inconspicuous, the crew members on board all had firm eyes and were clearly not to be trifled with.

Moreover, their mission is to escort supplies, not to fight. If they are delayed here and miss the delivery deadline, it will be a big problem.

Just then, the sentry on the watchtower suddenly shouted:

"Sir! Something's wrong! Their ship has moved! It's heading this way!"

The person in charge felt a chill and immediately looked up.

The Mengyin fleet slowly turned its bows and headed towards the Xingyun Kingdom. Although the speed was not fast, it carried an undeniable aura.

He panicked immediately and hurriedly shouted to his adjutant:
"Quick! Get the brothers ready for battle! Get all the weapons out! If they come any closer, fire a warning shot!"

The adjutant dared not delay and immediately relayed the order.

The crew members of the Nebula Kingdom took out the guns hidden in the ship's hold, lay down on the ship's side, and pointed their guns at the Mengyin fleet. The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if a fierce battle would break out instantly if someone pulled the trigger.

Seeing the fiercely prepared look on the other side, Meng Yin's smile deepened.

He knew that he had achieved his goal—the Nebula Kingdom's fleet had been tied down, and now it was up to Yang Xia.

He said to the communications soldier beside him:

"Tell the brothers to slow down and not get too close. Just follow behind them and keep this distance."

The communications officer immediately relayed the order.

Mengyin's fleet gradually slowed down, maintaining a distance that was neither too close nor too far from Xingyun Kingdom's fleet. They neither approached nor left, like a piece of chewing gum that they couldn't shake off, following closely behind.

The leader of the Nebula Kingdom was so angry at this scene that he stomped his feet, but there was nothing he could do.

He knew he was now in a dilemma—if he continued forward, the Mengyin fleet would be right behind him, a constant threat; if he stopped to confront them, he would waste time.

He scratched his head anxiously and said to his adjutant:
"What do you think they're trying to do? They're neither attacking nor leaving; are they just trying to wear us down?"

The adjutant shook his head:

"have no idea.

But judging from their expressions, they didn't seem to be in a hurry at all; rather, they seemed to be waiting for something.

"What are you waiting for?"

The person in charge frowned, then suddenly realized something, and his face turned deathly pale. "Oh no! Could they have reinforcements?"

The moment this thought crossed his mind, he could no longer sit still and immediately said to his adjutant:

"No! We can't waste any more time with them! We have to get out of here! Speed ​​up and shake them off!"

The adjutant hurried off to relay the order.

The Nebula Kingdom's fleet immediately accelerated, its engines roaring as it sped forward.

But the Mengyin fleet was not to be outdone, and it also sped up, keeping close behind. No matter how fast the Xingyun Kingdom's fleet accelerated, it could never shake them off.

The crew of Nebula Kingdom gradually began to panic.

Some crew members looked at the Mengyin fleet that was closely following behind them, their hands trembling uncontrollably; others whispered among themselves, speculating about the true purpose of the Mengyin fleet; still others even began to complain, feeling that this mission was too dangerous.

The person in charge became even more anxious as he looked at the crew members.

He knew that if things continued like this, the crew's morale would plummet, and by then, not only would escorting the supplies be impossible, but even reaching their destination would be a problem.

He took a deep breath, walked among the crew, and said loudly:
"Don't panic, everyone! They're just bluffing! As long as we speed up, we'll shake them off soon! Once we deliver the supplies safely, we'll definitely get a generous reward from above!"

Hearing this, the crew members calmed down a little.

They looked at each other, gripped their weapons tighter, and their eyes showed a newfound determination.

Just then, Mengyin suddenly received a message from Yang Xia.

The communications soldier, holding a walkie-talkie, quickly walked to Meng Yin's side and said:
"Boss, Mr. Yang Xia told us to withdraw, saying we don't need to follow anymore, and we can leave the rest to them."

Mengyin nodded and said to the communications soldier:

"knew.

Tell the guys to slow down and prepare to return.

Soon, Mengyin's fleet gradually slowed down, then slowly turned its bows and sailed in the opposite direction.

The crew members of Nebula Kingdom were stunned by what they saw, their faces full of confusion.

"Why did they suddenly leave?" "Was they really just playing a joke on us?"

"Anyway, we've finally shaken them off, that's great!"

The crew breathed a sigh of relief, and long-lost smiles appeared on their faces.

The person in charge also breathed a long sigh of relief, finally able to relax.

He said to his adjutant:
"Great! Hurry up and get to the dock as soon as possible to hand over these supplies, so that there won't be any more accidents."

The adjutant nodded quickly and directed the fleet to continue forward.

The Nebula Kingdom's fleet sped along, quickly leaving the Mengyin fleet far behind, and headed towards the hidden dock John had mentioned.

As the person in charge looked at the approaching coastline, he couldn't help but feel excited. As long as the supplies were delivered safely, his mission would be complete. He would not only receive a generous reward but also gain recognition from those above. It was a win-win situation.

What he didn't know was that John was being held captive by Yang Xia in a secret base in Yan Country.

John sat in the cold chair, his hands cuffed behind his back, his face pale and his forehead covered in beads of sweat.

He would occasionally look up at the doorway, his eyes filled with fear and unease.

Yang Xia sat at the table opposite John, holding a document in his hand, slowly flipping through it.

He looked up, glanced at the nervous John, and a faint smile appeared on his lips:

“Mr. John, don’t be so nervous. Let’s talk this over. As long as you cooperate, I promise I won’t hurt you.”

John swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly:

"What...what do you want me to do?"

"It's very simple."

Yang Xia put down the documents in his hand and leaned forward slightly. "Tell me the exact route of the Nebula Kingdom's fleet, and the location of that hidden dock. Also, what exactly are the supplies you're transporting this time?"

John's body jolted, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes.

He knew the importance of this information; if he revealed it, not only would the Nebula Kingdom blame him, but he himself would also suffer a terrible fate.

But looking into Yang Xia's eyes, which seemed to see right through people, he dared not hide anything—he had no doubt that if he did not cooperate, Yang Xia would definitely use even more cruel methods to deal with him.

Yang Xia seemed to sense John's hesitation. He tapped the table lightly, his tone still calm, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

“Mr. John, I don’t have time to waste with you.”

You'd better think carefully: do you want to cooperate with us, or perish together with the Nebula Kingdom?

John's body trembled even more violently.

He lowered his head and remained silent for a long time before finally raising it, his eyes filled with despair.
“I…I’ll tell you.”

The Nebula Kingdom's fleet should have already reached the East China Sea. They will then sail along the 32nd parallel north and should arrive at the hidden dock around noon tomorrow.

That dock is on a small island at the border of Yan Kingdom and Xingyun Kingdom. Few people go there normally; only those of us inside know its exact location.

As for the supplies… it was a batch of military equipment, including rifles, grenades, and several mortars.

Yang Xia nodded, a satisfied smile on his face.

He had already obtained some information through other channels, and John's words now confirmed his guess.

He stood up, walked over to John, and patted him on the shoulder:

"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? As long as you continue to cooperate with us, I will let you go after this is all over."

When John heard the words "let you go," a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but it quickly faded away.

He knew that even if Yang Xia really released him, the Xingyun Kingdom would not let him go.

But now, he has no choice but to hope that Yang Xia will keep his promise.

Yang Xia seemed to see through John's thoughts. He smiled and said:
"Don't think too much, just stay here for now."

"Once the Nebula Kingdom's fleet arrives at the dock, we'll need your cooperation."

After saying that, Yang Xia turned and walked out of the room, leaving John alone sitting in a chair, staring blankly ahead, seemingly lost in thought.

At this moment, on the sea near the hidden dock, a vessel disguised as a fishing boat was quietly moored.

On the boat, Yu Meiren was using binoculars to carefully observe the activity at the dock.

Su Qi, who was standing next to her, said:

"Sister Yu Meiren, according to Brother Yang Xia's plan, the fleet from Xingyun Kingdom should arrive by noon tomorrow. Are we all ready?"

Yu Meiren put down her binoculars and nodded:
"Don't worry, everything is ready."

An ambush has been set up around the dock, and we can act immediately as soon as they dock.

Ni Qing and Su Qin are also waiting on the island with their men. We'll coordinate from the inside and outside to intercept these supplies.

Su Qi nodded, a smile of excitement spreading across his face:
"Excellent! This time we must show the Nebula Kingdom how powerful we are, and see if they dare to cause trouble in our Yan Kingdom's waters again!"

Yu Meiren smiled, said nothing, picked up the binoculars again, and looked out at the distant sea.

She knew that although she was confident about the mission, she could not be careless—the Nebula Kingdom's fleet was armed and had a large number of people; if something went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Meanwhile, Yang Xia was standing on another command ship, looking at the nautical chart in front of him, his brows slightly furrowed.

The staff officer beside him said:
"Mr. Yang Xia, according to the latest intelligence, the Nebula Kingdom's fleet seems to have sped up and is expected to arrive at the dock an hour earlier than originally scheduled."

Yang Xia raised his head, his eyes sharpening:

"An hour early? It seems they want to finish the task as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications."

"Pass the word down, tell everyone to prepare in advance, adjust their ambush time, and make sure they don't notice anything amiss."

"Yes, sir!" The staff officer immediately turned around to relay the order.

Yang Xia lowered his head again, looking at the nautical chart, and gently slid his finger across it.

He kept simulating the possible scenarios in his mind and thinking about how to deal with them.

He knew that this operation was not only about the ownership of the weapons, but also about the maritime security of Yan Kingdom. If they could successfully intercept the weapons, they would deal a heavy blow to Xingyun Kingdom and deter them from easily provoking Yan Kingdom's sovereignty again.

Time passed little by little, and before you knew it, it was the next morning.

The Nebula Kingdom's fleet finally appeared on the sea near the hidden dock. (End of Chapter)