Chapter 502 - Complete Lockdown
Chapter 502: Complete Lockdown
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Hearing Zuo Lin’s words, everyone’s pupils could not help but tremble!
— So, they had been targeted from the start?
“That’s right… now that I think about it step by step, they really have a plan.” Zhong Wen’s eyes shifted as he quickly figured out the other party’s methods.
First of all, the location chosen by this group of people was very interesting.
It was the last reception station that was only a step away from Dark Ocean Galaxy. It was easy to get people to let their guard down in this place. Once they obtained the item, they would be able to quickly retreat. They could attack, retreat, and defend, it was completely the best time for them to make a move.
And the shaking of the ship just now was very likely just a diversion. They were using this opportunity to steal and move the normal plants.
“Why are you still standing here?”
There was a loud slap on the table.
Song Yiyan was the deputy leader of the operation. He was furious when he saw that everyone was still in a daze. He slapped the table hard again. “They must have used this opportunity to escape to the reception station. We have to catch up with them!”
Once they left the reception station and escaped to interstellar space, they would definitely not be able to retrieve the normal plant!
A normal plant represented 50 years of resources. Who could afford such a huge loss? Not to mention, his future prospects… Sigh!
Hearing this, everyone immediately came to their senses and prepared to go down and search. They did not dare to delay any further.
One had to know that this mistake was too serious!
There were so many security personnel on their ship, and they actually had people steal normal plants right under their noses. Once this news was spread, they would lose all their face!
“Wait!” At this moment, Ning Yiyuan, who had been buried in front of the surveillance camera, suddenly raised his head and made a decision that was completely opposite to Song Yiyan’s.
“No one is allowed to leave. Seal the entire ship immediately! Conduct a search!”
Uh… Hearing this, the staff members who were about to take action could not help but pause in their steps.
Umm… who should they listen to?
Turning his head to look, Song Yiyan’s expression had indeed darkened quite a bit! “Ning Yiyuan! Are you clear about the current situation? Or are you relying on the fact that this normal plant was developed by your wife, so you’re not worried about the consequences of losing it?”
Compared to Song Yiyan’s anger, Ning Yiyuan was much calmer. He glanced at him and did not say anything. He turned his head and pointed at the ship’s communicator.
Then, a calm and cold voice echoed throughout the ship. “Now, close the cabin door immediately. No one is allowed to leave!”
The people on duty on the ship were selected by Ning Yiyuan. They had always obeyed his orders.
Therefore, before everyone could react, the door of the interstellar ship was closed with a bang. Six staff members stood in two rows, guarding the door tightly, not allowing anyone to leave.
“Now, everyone, gather according to groups.” Ning Yiyuan stood up abruptly, his eyes slightly dark. A calm and domineering aura naturally emanated from him, making it impossible for anyone to have any thoughts of resisting. They all followed his orders.
In less than a minute, everyone had gathered in an awe-inspiring manner.
Ning Yiyuan’s gaze swept over them one by one. It was so sharp that it was like a radar. It made people hold their breath, raise their heads, and puffed out their chests.
After checking that everyone was fine, Ning Yiyuan continued to issue orders, “Four groups of people, perform a thorough search of Area A, B, C, and D. Don’t let anyone get away from any corner. Gather from all directions to the center and report the results of the inspection. Understood?”
“Understood!”
“Very well, let’s move out!” Ning Yiyuan nodded at them. 30 to 40 people immediately set off. All of them were orderly and well-organized.
Seeing this scene, Song Yiyan’s face could not help but darken. Even though he was the deputy in-charge, it seemed that his words were completely empty words and did not have any authority!
Fine! Let Ning Yiyuan investigate like this! He really wanted to see what Ning Yiyuan could find out in this interstellar ship!
With a cold snort, Song Yiyan glanced at Ning Yiyuan with disdain and quickly turned to leave.
“Boss, Song Yiyan’s side…” Zhong Wen naturally noticed his strange behavior and took a step forward. He was about to remind his Boss, but Ning Yiyuan waved him off. “It’s okay, don’t pay attention to him for now.”
Song Yiyan was the most beloved grandson of the head of the Song Family. It was said that he was able to become the deputy in-charge this time because the Song Family was adding fuel to the fire.
To put it bluntly, as long as they could successfully send a few normal plants to their destination and protect the safety of Exalted Chen Bai and Mo Chu, he would definitely get at least a third-class merit.
How could the Song Family let go of such a golden opportunity? And the reason why Song Yiyan, who had been silent the entire way, suddenly stood out was naturally because of this.
“Yes.” Although Zhong Wen did not understand why his Boss wanted to lock down the entire ship and conduct a search instead of seizing the opportunity to conduct a joint search with the reception station, his trust in Ning Yiyuan had long become a habit. Now, he naturally nodded obediently and subconsciously took a step back.
Zuo Lin was naturally the same.
Although he knew that he had lost a normal plant, this methodical search caused the ship, which had been a little flustered earlier, to suddenly become quiet. However, it was inevitable that it would be covered with a faint layer of nervousness…
Half an hour later, the search was over.
Ning Yiyuan walked out and raised his eyes slightly.
The team leaders of the four teams stepped forward at the same time with slightly ashamed looks on their faces. “Report, we didn’t find anything unusual!”
“Pfft–” Song Yiyan also walked out of the command center. When he heard these words, he could not help but snicker. Aiya, dook at you! You made a mistake this time, right?
He deserved it!
Without even thinking, it was obvious that the other party had managed to steal the normal plants with great difficulty. Who would foolishly stay on the ship? They must have escaped with their things! Ning Yiyuan had completely sealed off the ship to search. It was definitely a futile effort!
“What are you laughing at?!” As Ning Yiyuan’s loyal fan and sworn brother, Zuo Lin immediately turned his head when he heard this mocking laughter. He glared at Song Yiyan. How dare someone like you laugh at their Boss? How could you be so shameless?
The other groups of security personnel also glared at Song Yiyan.
Song Yiyan, who had instantly become an ‘enemy of the people’, was dumbfounded!
What was going on? It was clearly Ning Yiyuan’s judgment and command that had gone wrong. How could this group of people not distinguish between right and wrong?
“They didn’t find him?” Hearing this result, Ning Yiyuan did not panic at all. He even chuckled and said, “… He hid it quite well. He’s quite capable.”
“What are you pretending for? It’s clearly your own fault, yet you still put on a solemn face. Tsk!”
Song Yiyan stood next to Ning Yiyuan. Although Ning Yiyuan deliberately lowered his voice, he still heard it clearly. He could not help but feel indignant and cursed in a low voice.
“Alright! Since we didn’t find anything on the ship, let’s hurry down and find it!” Song Yiyan puffed out his chest, he looked at Ning Yiyuan with a righteous expression. “However, if we really can’t find this normal plant, it’s your fault. It has nothing to do with me!”
After repeatedly emphasizing this issue, Song Yiyan turned his head. He thought that everyone should take action, but when he looked again, all the security personnel were still standing there with solemn faces, not moving at all. They did not take his orders seriously at all.
A wave of anger from being looked down upon instantly assaulted his heart!
Song Yiyan was burning with anger, so angry that his fingers were trembling. “You… What do you mean by this? You don’t take me seriously? I’m the deputy in-charge, you know? I will add another stroke to your report!”
Zuo Lin pursed his lips helplessly. What kind of threat is this? Everyone stopped playing this trick 800 years ago!
Ning Yiyuan’s attention was not on Song Yiyan, who was shouting angrily at the side. His eyes swept around sharply, and then his eyes suddenly lit up. He strode forward with his strong long legs and walked toward a security guard on the left.
“Just now… Which place did you search?” Ning Yiyuan suddenly asked. His eyes were locked on the security guard in front of him, not letting go of any fluctuations on his face.
“Ah?” It was the first time that he was so close to his idol. The security guard could not help but be stunned for a moment. A hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. It was not easy for him to suppress it. “Yes! Reporting to Commander, I came here from Area C with my teammates just now.”
“Area C…” Ning Yiyuan frowned and raised his head to look at Area C. that was clearly the place where Mo Chu and the others were sitting!