One of the team members noticed something was off about Li Qi's expression and called out in concern, "Captain?"
"I'm fine."
Li Qi came back to his senses, took a deep breath, and said, "Continue according to the battle plan. Clear the lower cargo hold."
The team members nodded. "Yes."
Li Qi and the others searched for enemies and swept through the lower cargo hold, but found no other smugglers.
Judging by a cup of drink that was still warm, the smugglers in the lower cargo hold had all fled, and not long ago at that.
According to the battle plan, they were to remain in place after clearing the lower cargo hold and wait for orders from the inspection team.
So, they stayed in the lounge of the lower cargo hold, where they could observe the entire area.
Li Qi sat on the floor, staring up at the neat rows of shelves on the light screen, feeling somewhat unsettled.
"Captain, is this your first time seeing something like this?"
The only female team member was very perceptive. Seeing Li Qi staring blankly at the densely packed freezers, she knew it was his first time witnessing the slave trade.
Li Qi turned his head. "What?"
The female team member pointed at the orderly shelves on the light screen. "The slave trade."
Li Qi nodded slightly. "It is."
The female team member asked curiously, "Captain, are you from the Molten Empire?"
"Mm."
Li Qi nodded, then asked, "What does that have to do with anything?"
"If you weren't from the Molten Empire, it would be impossible for this to be your first time seeing the slave trade."
Another team member explained, "For example, in the medium universe country where I'm from, the slave trade is an industry many families participate in.