The following morning at noon.

Inside the temporary command room with a steel plate shell.

Six engineers and experts from the Aerospace Academy, Li Hui, a top domestic criminal investigation expert, and Captain Wu, who had just achieved Level 3 physical fitness from the State Special Bureau, gathered together.

Li Hui twirled his pen in his hand, then looked at the engineer to his right and asked, "Where is Hang Xingyu? Ask him if he needs to be picked up from the airport?"

"I haven't received any message. The agreed transaction time was 6 PM. He might still be abroad."

Li Hui nodded, and seeing the awkward expressions of the six technical experts present, he cleared his throat and said, "I know you admire and respect Professor Hang Xingyu."

"But he was able to successfully push the entire Mars sample return project to success in 100 days. Such a genius would be of great importance in any country. To put it bluntly, he has the devastating ability to research high-tech weapons, support a country, and change the world order!"

"Therefore, we must take this opportunity to keep him here, which is also the consensus of all the leaders."

The meeting room fell silent; the technical experts had nothing to say.

After all, the reason why Mars sample return was successful was because Hang Xingyu provided a complete and detailed feasibility plan.

More than a hundred people at the Aerospace Academy have attended his classes, so they can be considered half students.

But now he's plotting against his own teacher.

It was difficult to convince myself emotionally, but from the perspective of national righteousness, I knew that Li Hui was right.

Zhong Wanchun broke the silence, saying, "But forcibly keeping him here might not allow him to participate in the research or make any contributions."

Li Hui smiled and said, "It's alright. As long as he doesn't participate in research in other countries, everything is under control."

Lai Jiming also spoke up, "Isn't it unnecessary to involve the National Special Bureau? Aren't we also Level 1.5 special physiques?"

Li Hui took out a stack of documents and passed them around. "But we can't confirm Hang Xingyu's physical condition. According to the National Special Bureau, he is probably around level 3, and his intelligence and memory have been specially enhanced."

"To be honest, it would be very difficult for ordinary people like us to retain such people."

"Besides, we're requesting support from the National Security Bureau, not fighting. It's just an extra layer of insurance."

Captain Wu stood up and said with a smile, "All aerospace experts can rest assured that we will not harm Hang Xingyu."

"On the contrary, they will protect him. According to the National Security Bureau's data, there are quite a few forces in the Northern Continent looking for him."

"As mentioned above, as long as Hang Xingyu is willing to stay in our country, we can meet all his requirements and send a Level 4 physical fitness personnel to bring his family over."

When the topic of Level 4 special physical condition came up, Captain Wu became beaming and straightened his back.

Other countries don't even have Level 3 special physical constitutions, but the National Special Bureau has Level 4.

Li Hui was quite envious of this, swallowed hard, and looked at Zhong Wanchun, saying:

"The reason we brought in six experts for this operation is to have you organize the Mars sampling documents and the packaging of Mars materials, so that we can hand them over to Hang Xingyu together, and also buy some time."

A veteran detective exclaimed in surprise, "Are you really planning to give him half of the Martian materials?"

Li Hui shrugged. "This is the order I received."

"The checks we write ourselves will definitely be cashed."

Just as Zhong Wanchun finished speaking, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He picked it up, glanced at it, and jumped to his feet.

"Professor Hang has arrived in China. He said there's no need for us to pick him up at the airport, fearing we might try to keep him. He hopes the Mars materials can be traded at a designated location, and that I must deliver them to him."

Upon hearing this, the other five engineers and experts present were disappointed, as they had wanted to treat Professor Hang to a hot pot meal.

Criminal investigation expert Li Hui pondered, "He's really alert. What's the situation with the online tracking? Can they pinpoint his location?"

A middle-aged man took off his headphones and shook his head, saying, "We're tracking them, but it'll be difficult to pinpoint their location in a short time."

Li Hui had no choice but to look at Zhong Wanchun: "Ask him for the specific location and time, and we'll go there to make the arrangements."

"The time is still six o'clock, but we can't tell you the location yet."

Zhong Wanchun said, holding up his phone screen.

Captain Wu shook his head: "He's asking us for a favor in this Martian material deal. How can we just let him have his way? We'll arrange the location."

"No, what if he decides he doesn't want it anymore and turns to cooperate with other countries? Then we'll become criminals against the nation!" Zhong Wanchun said, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He knew all too well how terrifying the other party was.

Li Hui nodded and said, "On the surface, he seems to be asking us for help, but in reality, it's the opposite. If we want to keep him here, we have no choice but to let him have his way."

"Tell him that if it's too far, we won't be able to get there in time, and guide him to choose a nearby location."

Li Hui then looked to his left and said, "Captain Wu, during the transaction, I'd like to trouble you to keep a close eye on the Mars materials. No matter who has them, just keep an eye on the materials, not the people."

"no problem."

"Then everyone, go and get ready."

After assigning tasks, Li Hui instructed the IT experts to access surveillance footage from nearby airports, keeping their eyes glued to the monitor screens within the grid.

He was also the commander-in-chief in the last lunar materials transaction, but he watched helplessly as the other party took the goods and ran away, which almost made him depressed.

This time, with the help of a Level 3 physique member from the National Security Bureau, no amount of fancy tricks will work in the face of absolute strength.

……

5:30 p.m.

Luo Yi had already changed into Hang Xingyu's appearance, disguised himself, and sent Zhong Wanchun the transaction location:

"Yuancheng 103 Riverbank Ferry".

If the goal is to steal Martian materials, there are certainly many ways to do so, including using space folding.

However, this approach has three drawbacks:

First, it would cause serious panic, making everyone in the world feel insecure and potentially unite against it, creating a global enemy and adding unnecessary trouble.

Secondly, the use of mysterious methods to steal Martian materials indicates that these materials are related to a special physical entity, which would attract large-scale mining and research.

Third, his spatial folding range is within 80 meters, which is not enough to reach the confidential warehouse of the space base in one trip. He needs to transfer twice, which seriously depletes his mental energy.

After consulting the omniscient system to weigh the pros and cons, Luo Yi chose the simplest and most direct approach.

That would be to conduct the transaction face-to-face, then use the spatial folding technique to leave, and incidentally erase Hang Xingyu's identity—a win-win situation.

At the Yuancheng 103 Jiang'an Ferry Terminal, where usually only a few dilapidated fishing boats dock, more than a dozen brand-new fishing boats and speedboats have arrived.

Zhong Wanchun carefully stepped onto the speedboat, carrying a black shoulder bag. "Teacher Hang said that only I can go there alone. I will take the speedboat southeast."

"Southeast direction, other fishing boats follow, camouflage yourselves, and the boats upstream can also set off," Li Hui instructed over the walkie-talkie as he walked onto the large boat next to him.

Captain Wu jumped onto another speedboat: "Li Hui, the deal will definitely happen on the boat. I can jump over and pin him down, or use my mental power to stun him. There's no need to arrange so many boats to follow."

"It's not good to perform well on the water. What if he dives? Can you catch up?"

Li Hui disliked the transaction location, felt uncertain about it, and found the monitoring and other aspects to be inadequate.

So large ships and speedboats were all arranged, ready to surround the enemy.

He also deployed police officers at the upstream and downstream ferry crossings.

"I don't believe he can escape here in the country!"

"Southeast... Hey, is that speedboat his? There's only that one boat around."

Captain Wu, being a special individual, naturally had better eyesight than the average person and quickly spotted the target.

Li Hui picked up his binoculars and looked over, seeing a refined-looking elderly man sitting in the driver's seat at the bow of the boat. He quickly picked up the walkie-talkie and asked, "Professor Zhong, is that speedboat ahead of you the target?"

"It's him!! Teacher Hang! It's Teacher Hang!"

Zhong Wanchun was visibly excited, as if he were seeing his idol.

"Professor Zhong, slow down. Don't get too close yet. Wait for Captain Wu to arrive." After saying this, Li Hui switched channels and instructed the others:

"Attention everyone, target spotted to the southeast: white speedboat and an elderly man. Surround them with nearby boats. Everyone at the ferry terminals, be on high alert! Don't let a single fly escape..."

"Delay him until I get within 100 meters, then I can use my mental power to knock him unconscious." Captain Wu stepped on the gas pedal to the maximum.

But in the distance, although Zhong Wanchun's speedboat slowed down, the other speedboat accelerated, and in the blink of an eye, the two boats collided.

"Professor Hang, it's been a long time! We really succeeded in the Mars sampling!!" Zhong Wanchun said excitedly.

Luo Yi glanced around indifferently, "It's no surprise that you've arranged such a grand display."

"Professor Hang, we mean no harm. As the saying goes, 'fallen leaves return to their roots.' If you stay in China, you can make any requests you may have."

Luo Yi extended his right hand. "But now, you're not even willing to give me half that should rightfully belong to me?"

"No, no, it's not..." Zhong Wanchun glanced around and saw that the nearby ships had surrounded them, so he handed over the bag.

Luo Yi took the bag, stepped on the gas, and drove off.

Watching the speedboat speed away, Zhong Wanchun quickly shouted:

"Professor Hang, your research will definitely find a place to be put to good use here!"

But as the speedboat drifted further and further away, about to slip through the gap between the two large ships, a loud bang was suddenly heard.

boom!!!

On the river, within the gradually tightening encirclement, the speedboat exploded with a deafening roar, flames shooting up.

"Teacher Hang!!" Zhong Wanchun's face turned pale, and he quickly stepped on the gas to catch up.

"Who fired the shot?!" Li Hui's voice came through the walkie-talkie.

"It looks like the fuel tank exploded due to high temperature..." Captain Wu looked at the sea of ​​fire in front of him and slowly brought the vehicle to a stop.

No one expected that the genius who spearheaded the 100-day Mars sampling project would die like this.

Carrying half of the Martian materials, were they lost in the ocean?

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