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Yuanyu soon understood what Yeheng meant.
They passed through customs very safely and smoothly, boarded the Starship, and after a round of inspections, the Starship also took off smoothly, heading towards the 9871 star field.
Because it was loaded with cargo, the starship could originally reach warp 4, but now it can only hover at warp 3, so the return trip will take a lot longer.
Before long, they left the atmosphere of the commercial star and then the safe zone outside the star. Until now, Yuanyu also had a bottom line in his heart.
It seems they're preparing an ambush in outer space!
They were truly underestimated, originally thought to be just a local snake in the business star, but now it seems that they are far more than that.
To know that the Federation's management of starships is extremely strict, whether it is the research and development production of starships or energy replenishment, are all restricted very tightly.
On one hand it is for unified management of the whole federation and on the other hand also to avoid technology outflow.
After all, this is a big universe era, and hundreds of intelligent species have been discovered. Although they are far behind humans in various aspects, their learning ability cannot be underestimated. If an alien nation develops military power that rivals the Federation, the consequences will be unthinkable.
But now they dare to come to outer space and launch a sneak attack, what does this mean?
This means they have the military strength to easily conquer this commercial starship!
Yuanxi had been waiting, but the whole morning passed, still calm and worry-free. There were not many crew members on this commercial starship, only more than 20 people, all of whom were familiar with the route and had walked it many times before.
However, their combat effectiveness is only average, without mecha configuration or enemy destroyer patrol ships. The only feature of this commercial starship is its large cabin and decent speed. Since it's in the Federation's safe star domain, as long as there are no major operational issues, it's basically worry-free.
So, at present, the crew on the Starship are busy with their respective tasks, but they look relaxed and carefree, just waiting for this cargo run to end, collect their wages and go home for a short break. This is their special case, as federal law stipulates that crew members who have been on long voyages can take a three-day holiday at the end of each voyage.
Yuanchuan furrowed his brow, suddenly feeling a little apprehensive. They were wearing random muscles, fearless of life and death, but what about these sailors? What if something unexpected happened, would those bandits let them off?
Thinking of this, Yuan Xi's lips couldn't help but turn pale.
Ye Heng didn't say a word, his face expressionless, but he communicated with Yuan Xi through the special connection between any muscles.
"Yuanchuan, I can't guarantee their lives 100%, but I will try my best to keep them alive."
Yuan Xi's body suddenly stiffened, and he suddenly realized that what he had just discovered now, Ye Heng might have already known. The situation has developed to this point, these more than 20 people are completely ignorant, but they have been implicated by them.
He only thought of punishing those who used banned drugs and harmed humanity, but he didn't think that because of this situation, it wasn't just them, nor was it just those scum, there were also some innocent people involved.
But there's no turning back now.
Yuanchi's heart was in a flurry, he couldn't help but ask Ye Heng: "Can we... advance..."
"No." Ye Heng didn't even let him finish speaking.
"Brook, they can't possibly attack us in the safe star domain of the Federation. Based on my current survey of the star domain, the best place to ambush would be at Somia asteroid belt 500 light years away. Whatever happens there won't be an accident."
Yuan Xi was stunned and somewhat perplexed: "How could we possibly go there."
As soon as he asked this question, his whole body stiffened, and a chill ran down his back.
"You... you mean they already have people lying in wait on this ship?"
"Yes."
Yuan Xi's whole body tensed up.
But just at this moment, a sudden change occurred.
A violent vibration was followed by a sharp rumbling sound in the ears, and this sudden unexpectedness made all the crew members in the control room panic.
Yuanxi and Ye Heng were just ordinary businessmen, because they were the employers who rented the commercial spaceship, so they could stay in the control room, but they had no right to speak, when something unexpected happened, all they could do was panic, fear, and keep asking questions.
The captain of this starship was a young man in his thirties, named Jodo. He had been driving the starship for three years, but because it was a short voyage, he hadn't encountered any major accidents, just some minor incidents.
The ear-piercing alarm that suddenly blared to life made his face turn deathly pale in an instant, unless the starship had a major problem, there was no way the alarm would keep ringing nonstop.
He rapidly issued orders, and the feedback from his crew made his brain buzz.
"Captain, Captain! The navigation system is damaged, and the starship's course can no longer be controlled!"
Although Qiao Duo's heart was racing, fortunately he was well-trained and immediately reacted, although a large amount of sweat dripped from his forehead, he still gritted his teeth and ordered: "Speed up the emergency repair, send out a distress signal to the nearest dock immediately!"
Orders given, he also managed to comfort Ye Heng and Yuan Xi: "Two gentlemen please move to the escape pod immediately, we will do our best..."
He didn't finish his sentence when another crew member's scream interrupted him: "Captain! The communication equipment is damaged, we can't contact any dock!"
The sentence was like a bombshell, causing all the crew members in the control room to panic. The navigation system had failed, meaning they would be lost in space. However, as long as there were communication devices, within the Federation's star domain, there were many spacecraft docks, it just took some time, and they would definitely receive rescue. But now, the communication device was damaged!
Yuanchi's heart was racing with anxiety, fortunately this tension helped him to maintain a normal businessman-like expression on his face, worried, panicked and fearful... His clothes were already drenched in cold sweat.
In a flurry of confusion, Ye Heng's figure disappeared for a moment, but he quickly returned to Yuan Xi's side.
Just as he returned, another piece of bad news fell from the sky.
"Propulsion system damaged... Propulsion system damaged... The starship is unable to stop its journey..."
Qiao Duo was taken aback for a moment, and then he quickly unfolded the star map. The flight route of the spaceship jumped into his eyes, and this direction was actually heading straight towards the Somia asteroid belt known as the "Land of Death"!
How did this happen! Qiao Duo plopped down into the chair with a thud, it's all over, completely over. The navigation system is damaged and the spaceship can't stop its journey. In the unpredictable vastness of space, even just one meteorite would be enough to turn the entire starship into dust.
All the more so in that dreadful place!
At this time, the deputy captain of the commercial starship, Norsen, walked forward with a painful face and said to Jodo: "Captain, abandon ship! There's no way out! If we enter the death zone, we'll all be dead!"
When he heard this, Qiao Duo's face turned white as paper.
Yuanchi maintained the emotions on his face while quietly casting a glance at Norsen, perhaps because the situation was already settled, Norsen's expression revealed his identity.
This... is the traitor!
Actually, Norton also had doubts in his heart. He had only destroyed the navigation instrument and communication equipment, so why was the power system damaged?
The propulsion system is damaged, the starship will be out of control, and it will take more effort to capture it later. Most importantly, he can no longer stay on the starship. If he really rushes into the asteroid belt, it's a dead end!
But for now, can't think about all this, must leave this place first.
As soon as Nuo Sen uttered these words, Qiao Duo's entire body was drained of energy. He was stunned for a moment before giving his final order: "Transfer to the escape pod and prepare for evacuation."
As soon as the words fell, Ye Heng suddenly resisted violently. He shouted loudly: "No, no way! You can't do this! The goods here are our entire assets! You can't give up! Absolutely not!"
When he said that, Yuanchi immediately reacted and started shouting loudly. He made a big show of his emotions, but his expression, posture, and facial color didn't reveal any flaws.
Qiao was stunned for a moment, as the captain, he naturally knew the value of these goods, but what's more important than life at this moment?
Qiao Duo tried to persuade Ye Heng and Yuan Xi, but no matter what he said, Ye Heng and Yuan Xi wouldn't listen. These were their entire assets, their lives depended on them, they would rather die than give them up. In the end, they even started scolding Qiao Duo and the sailors.
In this short half hour, Qiao Duo was already exhausted. He directly ordered people to forcibly take Ye Heng and Yuan Xi into the escape cabin.
Because Yuan Xi and Ye Heng were too fiercely resistant, Qiao Duo had to lock them up alone. By this time, the panic on the captain's face had completely disappeared, replaced by a resolute determination to die with honor. Yuan Xi was cursing in his mouth, but his heart skipped a beat as he knew that the captain wanted to stay behind and share life and death with his starship...
Qiao Duo ordered all crew members to board the lifeboats, while he personally subdued Ye Heng and Yuan Xi with force, attempting to send the 'crazy' duo into the lifeboats.
At this time, Norsen glanced at them and stepped into the escape pod first, leaving the starship.
There were crew members who wanted to help Jodo subdue Ye Heng and Yuan Xi, but they were all strongly rejected by Jodo.
Until all crew members left, Ye Heng waved his hand and knocked Qiao Duo unconscious.
Yuanchuan shouted until now, his throat was hoarse, and Qiao Duo fainted, only then did he stop.
He quickly walked up and helped Ye Heng together, sending the unconscious captain into the escape pod, and then pressed the escape button.
The huge spaceship was empty except for the urgent humming noise.
Yuanyu couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
Ye Heng grasped his hand and said: "We've done everything we can, they will pull through."
Yuanchuan nodded, and by now he already knew that the navigation instrument and communication equipment were destroyed by Norsen, but the power system was personally destroyed by Ye Heng.
Because only the navigation and communication equipment were damaged, Jodo and his crew may not have abandoned the starship yet. After all, although the escape pod has some navigation facilities, it would take several months or even a year or more to fly to the nearest dock at that slow speed.
But those who stayed on the spaceship might be able to repair the communication device, only they didn't know that while staying on the spaceship waiting for the communication device to be repaired, the hidden pirates had already boarded the ship one step ahead.
At that time, these people who are completely useless will absolutely not be left with a single living soul, and they won't even have the opportunity to resist.
Ye Heng damaged the propulsion system, in that case, danger is imminent, they must prioritize escape and not want to spend time repairing, so they escaped before the pirates robbed them, after all, they can survive...
And it won't arouse the pirates' suspicion either, so Ye Heng and Yuan Xi's plan can continue.
Yuan Xi and Ye Heng waited quietly, and as expected, just as the Starship was about to fly into the Somia asteroid belt, a powerful gravitational force struck, causing violent shaking, throwing the entire starship into chaos.
There wasn't a place to land, Ye Heng held Yuan Xi in his arms and said through the arbitrary muscle: "Activate coma mode."
Yuan Xi understood, immediately started, and the whole person fainted.
Of course, this is just an illusion. His five senses are still extremely clear. The so-called coma is just an illusion caused by the arbitrary muscles.
After a chaotic hour, the starship finally came to a complete stop, apparently having been successfully captured.
Another half hour passed and the docking of the starship outside was successful. Yu Xi heard footsteps beside his ear.
The people who came were all wearing masks, more than ten in total. The leader was a woman with a curvaceous figure, tall and sexy, wearing tight purple clothes, with a large area of snow-white chest exposed outside, her skirt extremely short, and a pair of snow-white long legs that were well-proportioned and straight.
Compared to her fiery figure, her facial features are slightly inferior, but she has heavy makeup on, with bright red lips that seem to have drunk fresh blood.
She took one glance at Ye Heng and Yuan Xi who were lying on the ground, unconscious, kicked them with her foot, and said disdainfully: "Are these two pretty boys?"
A short, ugly man immediately stepped forward beside her, his face beaming with a smile, his eyes narrowed, and his gaze at Miya Lun was full of obscenity: "Yes, it's these two kids, for those devices, they refused to leave the starship. Do you want to deal with them first?"
Miya glared at the short man with disgust and snorted: "How to deal with it? Let this lecher give you?"
Bada smiled and said: "I don't like this." As he spoke, his dim yellow eyes kept looking at Miya Lun's chest again and again.
Miyaolong snorted, kicked Bada's butt with a loud thud, and scolded: "Stop making decisions for me, take a good look at your own ugly face!"
Bada ate painfully, shrunk his body, with a hint of resentment in his eyes, but immediately licked his face and smiled.
Mia Lun was too lazy to bother with him and shifted her gaze to Ye Heng and Yuan Xi.
She walked over, slightly bent down, pursed her lips and said: "These two little guys, they don't look bad, first wake them up for me."
A tall and strong man on either side of her walked forward, and somehow brought out a stream of cold water, splashing it onto Ye Heng and Yuan Xi's bodies.
Two people slowly came out of their daze and gradually regained consciousness.
