Chapter 531: A Friend Visiting Translator: Timothy Editor: GlobeGlotter
“Okay, Fang Wei, get the Indonesian soldiers to start working at the construction sites. If they don’t work hard enough, don’t feed them. If they riot, kill them.” Ye Mo showed no mercy. “Yes, Brother Ye!”
Just as Ye Mo reached the dock, he learned Xu Yuehua and others were waiting nearby. No one expected Ye Mo’s arrival to resolve the crisis so swiftly. After witnessing his actions, they saw him as capable of anything.
“Ye Mo!” Ning Qingxue’s eyes were red. She rushed to him, taking his hand, but remained silent. She knew that if the pirates had landed, suicide would have been her only option; otherwise, her fate would have been horrific.
“We’ll talk at home,” Ye Mo patted her hand, feeling guilty. He couldn’t even ensure the safety of those around him.
“Sandao, take the captives to the construction sites. Guo Qi, organize the ships and report back. Commander Huang, come with me to the meeting room.” Ye Mo was furious, but knew revenge could wait.
He would deal with those who exploited Luo Yue later.
The meeting room was full again, but this time, Ye Mo had returned.
“I present the new commander of Luo Yue’s navy, Mr. Huang Yinian,” Ye Mo announced.
“The attackers were the Blue Ray Corporation from South Africa and some pirates, but Indonesia was the mastermind. Looking at the map, Indonesia’s proximity is clear.” Ye Mo addressed everyone. “Any suggestions on how to respond?”
Xu Yuehua understood Ye Mo’s calm exterior masked a plan for merciless retribution.
“I suggest announcing an investigation into the attack and a promise of military action. Our priority now is building Luo Yue, not fighting,” Xu Yuehua said.
Ye Mo nodded. “Agreed. We lack the strength anyway.”
Everyone shared their opinions; Ye Xing insisted on prioritizing an aerial defense system.
Ye Mo knew this would be enormously expensive.
Eventually, everyone agreed on their tasks and departed.
Ye Mo, too, had much to do; people were again seeking Luo Yue Immortal Hospital.
After the meeting, Ye Mo and Ning Qingxue were about to talk when Luo Fei and Luo Yin arrived.
“Ye Mo, we’re leaving Luo Yue. We’re saying goodbye,” Luo Yin said.
“Leaving? Why? Is it the inner qi restriction? I can remove it now, if you wish,” Ye Mo offered confidently.
Luo Yin shook her head. “Thank you, but I must return. Our three years are almost up. I worry about Luo Xua, and our master will be upset if we don’t go back.”
Ye Mo didn’t try to persuade them.
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Luo Yue’s announced military response refocused global attention. The media was astonished by Luo Yue’s ability to repel and defeat the fleet. No one understood how they had done it.
America was furious. Learning of Indonesia’s attack, their anger intensified. The US valued Luo Yue more than the Black Sun Empire or the Pacific UFO.
They craved the health pill recipe. It would exponentially increase their soldiers’ strength without side effects. Lacking the funds for mass purchase, they aimed to seize Luo Yue.
But as their Foreign Affairs Minister reached Indonesia with a warning, news arrived of Indonesia’s complete defeat.
While this was their hope, suspicion remained. How had a newcomer company defeated a fleet? They needed a thorough investigation.
Ye Mo waited to destroy Indonesia’s fighter jets, but, contrary to his expectations, Indonesia remained inactive for a week. However, spies and journalists flocked to Luo Yue.
Ye Mo’s order was simple: capture them for construction work; kill those who resisted.
This decision startled many. A prominent news channel reported Luo Yue’s abuse of slave labor and disregard for human rights. They even obtained photos from the construction sites.
Ye Mo ignored it. The US government, however, demanded the release of the “slaves,” but also resented the news channel's intrusion. More slaves suited them.
The US only issued a mild rebuke.
Some criticized the US response; soon, news of US soldier abuse of Iraqi captives surfaced.
Ye Mo ignored the verbal battles, focusing on his tasks.
Ye Mo was busy. While Ye Xing designed the city and Xu Yuehua oversaw construction, Ye Mo inspected areas needing modification for future formations. One day, at the naval training grounds, Fang Wei rushed in. “Brother Ye, a friend is waiting for you in the guest hall.”