Lu Yin was satisfied. He looked at the screen. "How long until we reach Chigu Star?"
"We can't go there. The surrounding space has been locked down. If this ship shows any signs of abnormality, it'll be attacked immediately," someone said anxiously.
Lu Yin frowned. "Is there an Exploration Realm powerhouse stationed in the area?"
"Yes."
Lu Yin nodded. "Ask that Exploration Realm powerhouse to come aboard. Tell them you've been taken hostage."
Everyone was shocked and stared at Lu Yin in confusion.
Lu Yin glared at them, and they immediately did as he said.
After quite some time, a powerful presence appeared aboard the ship. Lu Yin continued watching the screen, glancing at his Personal terminal from time to time. It was time to contact Xia Luo. He hoped Alfonso could pull it off.
Lu Yin hadn't restrained the others, so they were free to leave the captain's cabin. Soon, an Exploration Realm powerhouse walked in and stared at Lu Yin's back with a grim expression. "You're the one who took the ship hostage?"
Lu Yin turned around. "I am."
The Exploration Realm powerhouse looked at Lu Yin, first bewildered, then startled. After a moment's thought, he turned to the others and said, "Take this gentleman wherever he wants to go."
They were stunned. "B-but our mission is to guard this planet."
The Exploration Realm powerhouse's tone was stern. "The mission is canceled. Take this gentleman wherever he wants to go immediately."
"Yes." The others exchanged bewildered glances, at a loss.
Lu Yin nodded gratefully. "Thank you."
The Exploration Realm powerhouse managed a smile and left.
Not long afterward, the Exploration Realm powerhouse watched the ship rise into the sky and depart. He stood on the seabed beneath the sea trench, his gaze flickering. "That man is still alive.