"Boss, the pirates used round cannonballs made of copper. These are oval alloy materials."
Hans Locke continued, "If pirates were robbing us, they generally wouldn't kill so many people. This would be like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, a one-time deal.
Besides, pirates would definitely take the captain's logbook. That way, they'd know our ship's next route or what cargo we're carrying."
Su Yang found his reasoning sound. After all, pirates understood pirates and maritime affairs better.
"Official cannonballs? Could it be the Maritime Security Department?"
The Maritime Security Department was a moderately sized organization in Songhai. With no wars in Longguo, they rarely appeared.
Aside from routine patrols, the Maritime Security Department wouldn't dare to arbitrarily attack Songhai's merchant ships; it would bring them no benefits.
Su Yang pondered, "Hans, I want you to personally lead the expedition. The other party will definitely make another move. What kind of setup do you need?"
"Boss, I only need five large ships. The other party has about ten ships, so it shouldn't be a problem. However, our ships must be equipped with cannonballs and firearms."
"Also, we need a crew of two hundred, preferably with some martial arts skills. After the ships collide, I want to capture them alive to report back."
Su Yang nodded. That's about forty people per ship.
In this era, they didn't need oarsmen, nor did they need too many people.
"Alright, I'll have Lu Qi cooperate with your work on this."
Su Yang waved his hand, and Shen Mengyao ran over.
"You go talk to the shipbuilding company and purchase ten armored ships. Requirement one: they must be equipped with cannonballs that have the longest range and strongest power. Requirement two: do not tell anyone that our company is buying them."
Shen Mengyao was shocked, "Boss, this will cost a lot of money."
"Don't worry, once we catch them, we'll get it all back with interest!"
"Okay, I'll go talk to them now."
Shen Mengyao and Hans Locke went off to their respective tasks.
Su Yang looked at the six dilapidated ships. In reality, he already had a guess.
But in this law-abiding society, everything required evidence.
"Director, where do we go next?"
Just then, Su Yang's phone rang again.
The caller ID showed Yang Mange.
"What is it?"
"Su Yang, Lianxin was kidnapped by a mysterious person on her way to the Conservatory of Music today."
"What?"
Su Yang's brow furrowed. One problem after another.
"Mange, don't panic. I'll figure out a way to find her. You all stay home for now and don't wander around, understand?"
"Okay, Jiang Hei is already guarding the entrance of the house. Don't worry, go find her!"
After hanging up, Su Yang rushed towards the Conservatory of Music in Haian Village.
Haian Village.
Songhai Branch of the Longguo Royal Conservatory of Music.
Su Yang found Meng Lianxin's car. The items inside were untouched, and no cash was taken.
The other party was after the person. Kidnapping?
Zhao Xiaolu also helped inspect, "Director, the scene has been cleaned up. No traces were left behind."
"Call the bureau and have them deploy Sky Eye surveillance!"
"Yes."
Su Yang quickly sent messages to Lu Qi and others, and simultaneously mobilized the Dragon Blood Department to begin searching.
At this moment, Zhao Xiaolu slowly put down her phone, her expression grim.
"What's wrong?"
"Director, Shangguan Yi said that the person has not been missing for twenty-four hours, so the Security Bureau will not accept the case and also refuses to deploy Sky Eye surveillance."
"Damn it! It must be him!"
Su Yang narrowed his eyes. So many things had happened since Shangguan Yi arrived in Songhai.
"Let's go back to the Security Bureau."
...
Meanwhile.
In a corner of the suburbs, in a wooden cabin.
Meng Lianxin's hands and feet were bound, and she was whimpering.
Inside the wooden cabin, several muscular men were drinking and eating peanuts.
"Brothers, this girl has a great figure. Should we have some fun?"
"No way, the higher-ups said absolutely not to touch her without permission."
"What a shame. Such a beauty can't be touched. I can't help myself, I'll reward myself first."
Someone stood up and looked at Meng Lianxin, beginning to reward himself.
The people next to him laughed heartily but didn't stop their companion's actions.
Meng Lianxin closed her eyes in fear, trembling, and whimpering continuously.
But the more she cried, the more excited the men became. Coupled with the alcohol, some were already restless.
"I heard this woman is Su Yang's girlfriend. That guy really knows how to enjoy himself."
"Yeah, and I heard she's a descendant of Mencius, well-educated, and a rising singer in the country. What right does Su Yang have?"
"The higher-ups said they still want to capture Su Yang's other women. They said they'll take turns with them and post videos online."
"Hahaha, that's great, we'll have a chance then!"
Meng Lianxin became even more terrified upon hearing this, silently praying for Yang Mange and the others.
At the same time.
A mysterious team of about ten people quietly arrived outside Longpan No. 1.
These people observed for a long time but did not see anyone from the villa open the door to go out.
"Captain, what do we do? Should we storm in and capture them?"
"Are you stupid? What if there are experts waiting inside?"
The leader was not foolish. He had investigated and knew Su Yang had many experts around him, so he dared not rush in.
"You all wait here, I'll contact the higher-ups."
In addition to Longpan No. 1, Bai Xinhui of the Bai family was also intercepted by mysterious people on her way home.
At this moment, Bai Xinhui's face was pale, and she was surrounded by masked men.
"What do you mean?"
"Patriarch Bai, I advise you not to resist, to avoid suffering physical pain."
Bai Xinhui quietly took out her phone, but her actions couldn't escape these professional killers.
—With a crack, Bai Xinhui's phone was knocked away.
Bai Xinhui herself was also knocked unconscious with a palm strike.
"Take her away!"
...
Security Bureau.
Su Yang found Shangguan Yi immediately, but the latter insisted he had nothing to do with it.
"If you want to find someone, go ahead, but don't blame me!"
"Shangguan Yi, stop playing dumb. If it's not you, who else in Songhai dares to touch my woman?"
"Su Yang, you need evidence to speak, otherwise it's defamation!"
Shangguan Yi lazily drank his tea, his face filled with a mocking smile.
Su Yang used his Clairvoyance on Shangguan Yi. The image showed Duan Xiaosi and Shangguan Yi drinking intimately.
These two scoundrels were indeed behind this.
However, lacking evidence, Su Yang couldn't act against Shangguan Yi yet.
"Xiaolu, let's go!"
Su Yang drove his Lamborghini and sped towards Duan Family Villa.
Duan Family Villa was as peaceful as ever, with only Duan Wanjun's melodious zither music.
Seeing Su Yang approaching in a hurry, Duan Wanjun placed her hands on the strings.
"What's wrong?"
"Where is Duan Yujiao?"
"Xiaosi? I haven't seen her since I woke up today!"
"Duan Yujiao secretly met with Shangguan Yi and said she wanted to capture my woman. Does your Duan family owe an explanation for this?"
Su Yang's face was grim. He had locked up Duan Xiaosi for half a month at that time.
The Duan sisters had pleaded many times, and to avoid awkwardness between them, Su Yang had agreed to release her.
As soon as she was released, she started causing trouble and even helped enemies capture his woman.
Su Yang was furious. Duan Wanjun quickly dialed Duan Xiaosi's phone number.
—Ring, ring, ring!
"The number you have dialed is switched off. Please try again later!"
Duan Wanjun's face changed drastically. She vaguely guessed that her sister had made plans in advance to prevent signal tracking.
"Su Yang, I'll send people to help investigate right away. Please don't be angry!"
Duan Wanjun called her sisters, "Quick, go out and find Xiaosi. Tell her to safely escort Meng Lianxin back and tell her not to do anything foolish again!"
Duan Xiaoqi and the others exchanged glances. Duan Xiaosi was causing trouble again?
Seeing Su Yang's furious expression, the sisters didn't dare to ask more.
"Second Sister, don't worry, we'll personally lead people to search!"
After Duan Xiaoqi and the others left, Duan Wanjun slowly sat down.
Just as she was about to speak, Su Yang's phone rang.
It was an unknown number.
"Who is this?"
"Is this Young Master Su? I'm from the Bai family."
"What is it?"
"Young Master Su, our matriarch has been abducted. Her car and phone are still here, so we contacted you immediately."
Another woman was missing.
Su Yang was extremely angry, and killing intent surged from him.
"I've already sent people to investigate. Your Bai family should also act quickly!"
"Yes, Young Master Su."
Su Yang slowly put down the phone and looked at the bewildered Duan Wanjun.
"See? This is the person you begged me to release. This is how she repays you!"
"Su Yang, please don't be angry. What if it wasn't her? Or what if she was manipulated?"
Duan Wanjun was also anxious, sending out almost all the bodyguards from Duan Family Villa to search.
"Second Sister, I know what she's thinking, it's nothing more than wanting revenge for Yang Wudi!"
"She can poison me, try to kill me, do whatever she wants. But she absolutely shouldn't have laid a hand on my woman."
"If this was really her doing, what would you do? Or between her and me, who would you choose?"
Faced with Su Yang's question, Duan Wanjun found it difficult to answer.
One was her own sister, the other was her man.
"Su Yang, can you give me some time?"
"Fine. If Meng Lianxin and Bai Xinhui are unharmed, I won't kill her. If either of them loses even a hair, I, Su Yang, will never give her another chance!"
Su Yang waved his hand and left Duan Family Villa with Zhao Xiaolu.
...