Chapter 655: Another Wave of Trouble

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

Ye Mo knew something was wrong the moment he saw Xu Yuehua's face. He immediately asked, "Sister Yuehua, what happened?"

Xu Yuehua calmed down seeing Ye Mo's calm demeanor. She had been extremely worried. Previously, her concern had focused on the U.S. and other countries coveting Luo Yue's wealth, not Indonesia. She feared they might use Indonesia as a pretext to attack Luo Yue, plunging the city into serious hardship. This wouldn't be a hundred-thousand-man army; it would be a million.

The Union possessed numerous ways to subdue Luo Yue—they didn't even need to deploy an army. A simple geographical lockdown would bankrupt Luo Yue, a city entirely reliant on imports.

"Something happened in Bali," Xu Yuehua replied.

Ye Mo thought, This Meng family fortune-telling art is powerful indeed. Something really did happen in Bali. He nodded. "Have we retreated from Bali already?"

"Yes, our armies left an hour ago, but five tourists have gone missing from our military camp," Xu Yuehua replied.

Ye Mo frowned. "Even so, that shouldn't be a major problem, right?"

He knew this would damage Luo Yue's reputation and increase international animosity, but he'd warned Huang Yinian. Their first priority upon seizing Bali was protecting tourists and transporting them to the airport. This was to prevent Indonesians from creating chaos, killing people, and blaming Luo Yue.

Xu Yuehua said worriedly, "Clips have surfaced showing these five tourists entering Luo Yue's military camp. Three are women; two hold significant importance."

Ye Mo sensed something was amiss. Casualties were normal in war, but being filmed entering Luo Yue's camp before disappearing? That was unusual.

Xu Yuehua explained, "Two are American, two British, and one Indian. The most problematic are the two British women. They're a mother and daughter—the wife and daughter of the late Marquis Rodd. After his death, they dedicated themselves to philanthropy and are deeply loved by the British public. They were touring Bali when the war began and disappeared from Luo Yue's military site."

Ye Mo realized this was a setup. The coincidence was too striking.

"Is this online?" Ye Mo asked.

Xu Yuehua nodded. "British citizens are furious and demanding an explanation from Luo Yue. While the U.S. and India haven't issued statements, I expect them soon."

Ye Mo suspected U.S. involvement. If Luo Yue could wage war with Indonesia over a few employees, Britain would have even more cause for war with the disappearance of its nobility.

And if England attacked Luo Yue, the U.S. would undoubtedly assist. With India joining, Luo Yue would face a three-pronged assault.

"How is Commander Huang handling this?" Ye Mo asked.

"He ordered Liang Di to lead a squadron to search the campsite for clues. He wanted to recall the army, but I felt that was inappropriate, so I stopped him," Xu Yuehua answered.

Ye Mo nodded. "You did well. Commander Huang, and Liang Di, should not retreat. I will handle this personally. When our army returns, implement maximum defensive measures until I return."

Recalling the army would play into their scheme. Luo Yue would lose credibility, and Huang Yinian wouldn't find any clues.

Ye Mo was certain that luring Huang Yinian back to Bali was one of their goals. If that failed, their second goal was probably to give England, the U.S., and India a justifiable reason to attack Luo Yue.

Ye Mo knew only he could resolve this. As long as the five weren't dead, he would find them. He believed they wouldn't kill them so easily.

"Yes," Xu Yuehua replied.

"Wait—" Ye Mo stopped her. "These five tourists didn't vanish magically. Check the soldiers stationed there at the time of their disappearance, and their superiors."

Xu Yuehua was shaken. She hadn't considered this thoroughly, subconsciously avoiding it. But this incident implied treachery. She wondered if Huang Yinian had realized it.

"Whoever it is, if you find them, detain them immediately and await my return. Send me the results immediately," Ye Mo said.

As soon as Xu Yuehua left, Luo Ying and Ning Qingxue appeared. Hearing Ye Mo was leaving, Ning Qingxue tidied his clothes, saying, "Knowing this, I wouldn't have asked you to build a city. I didn't anticipate this much trouble."

Ye Mo held Luo Ying's and Ning Qingxue's hands. "It's not that difficult, and I'm doing this for our future. I want everyone in Luo Yue to live peacefully and happily. I want to enjoy walking in the city and cultivating here in peace."

Luo Ying squeezed Ye Mo's hand contentedly and remained silent.

Ye Mo kissed them both. "Wait for me. When I return, we'll have our wedding."

…

The White House was in emergency session when news arrived of the five tourists' disappearance from Luo Yue's military camp—a disappearance following Luo Yue's retreat. Luo Yue's army was clearly implicated. The U.S. President felt like laughing.

He knew this was a setup against Luo Yue.

He knew Luo Yue would suspect the U.S. first, but he didn't care. The U.S. would have gladly done this, but someone else had done it for them. Regardless of motive, he was pleased.

Because he now had an excuse to act.

"Pause the meeting," the U.S. President said. "I need to call the British Prime Minister."