#587 - Chapter 587: Warships Can Be Released
“Of course, we'll use their plan against them. Let’s see what they're up to,” the Elder said.
“Understood, Elder,” Putian Xiaoyezihu respectfully replied with a bow.
“Take this with you and report any developments immediately.” The Elder produced a communicator, similar to an old-fashioned feature phone.
“Thank you, Elder!” Putian Xiaoyezihu quickly stepped forward and accepted it with both hands.
“This communicator only has messaging functionality; it cannot make calls. Do not let anyone else see it besides yourself.”
“Disciple will keep that in mind.”
“You may go.”
… …
January 19, 2057.
Putian Xiaoyezihu ordered the warship to set sail early in the morning, heading towards Istanbul.
The direct distance between Damascus and Istanbul is just over a thousand kilometers, which can be reached in an hour and a half.
At 8:30 AM, the Great Sun Nation warship arrived at the designated area.
Putian Xiaoyezihu looked out the window and saw many warships already docked there. Judging from their appearance, they must belong to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Hmm? Something’s not right.
In the far distance, there were also three warships with completely different designs.
He was very familiar with this design. It was very similar to his own warship, both with a trapezoidal block structure that was narrow in the front and wide in the back.
Without a doubt, these were sent by Dongfang Chen.
“Could Dongfang Chen be in Istanbul?” Putian Xiaoyezihu wondered.
To verify his guess, Putian Xiaoyezihu called him directly.
“Mr. Dongfang, I have arrived at the designated area.”
“Did you arouse any suspicion from the Elders' Hall?” Dongfang Chen asked.
“I reported the situation to the Elders' Hall truthfully. The Elder's intention is for me to use their plan against them,” Putian Xiaoyezihu answered honestly.
He had to say it this way; otherwise, lying and saying that he hadn't attracted the Elders' Hall's attention would be too unbelievable.
“Then will you use their plan against them?” Dongfang Chen asked with a meaningful tone.
Once this delicate veil was pierced, Putian Xiaoyezihu could openly engage in underhanded activities.
Dongfang Chen's question was an encouragement for him to openly engage in such activities.
“Mr. Dongfang, please rest assured, my life is in your hands. How could I betray you?” Putian Xiaoyezihu declared.
“I doubt you’d dare. This matter is of great importance, so you’d better not try to be clever,” Dongfang Chen threatened.
“I wouldn’t dare!” Putian Xiaoyezihu replied.
“Do you see those warships parked to the west?”
“Are you referring to the Austro-Hungarian warships?”
“That's right. Send some people over to operate those warships,” Dongfang Chen said.
“Operate those warships? Mr. Dongfang, I don't understand your meaning,” Putian Xiaoyezihu was stunned.
“Don't ask too many questions!” Dongfang Chen coldly shouted.
“Yes! I'll do it right away,” Putian Xiaoyezihu obeyed.
Half an hour later.
“Mr. Dongfang, arrangements have been made.”
“You go over there too,” Dongfang Chen said.
“Mr. Dongfang…”
“Don't worry, it won't cost you your life!” Dongfang Chen knew his concerns.
“Yes!”
Putian Xiaoyezihu arrived at the Austro-Hungarian warship.
“Mr. Dongfang, I've arrived.”
“Have your warship lead the way and take them to the designated area.”
Dongfang Chen sent him nine waypoints, with three ships at each waypoint.
Putian Xiaoyezihu looked at them and saw that these waypoints were all within the territory of Moda.
“Mr. Dongfang, that's impossible! Once these warships enter Moda's territory, they will be attacked,” Putian Xiaoyezihu suggested insincerely.
In his heart, he just felt a little pity.
Why weren't these warships Dongfang Chen's?
“Otherwise, why would I have you go up there?” Dongfang Chen retorted.
“Mr. Dongfang, there's no point in you doing this. Even if I take them to the designated area, they won't be able to cause any damage to Moda,” Putian Xiaoyezihu was trying to fish for information.
He guessed that Dongfang Chen wanted to temporarily hide these warships within Moda's territory and launch an attack when the opportunity arose.
If that were the case, then Dongfang Chen was being too naive.
Moda wasn't stupid and would definitely be prepared.
“How the Austro-Hungarians use these warships is their business and has nothing to do with me. You just need to be responsible for completing this task,” Dongfang Chen said.
“Okay, I understand.”
After hanging up the phone, Putian Xiaoyezihu reported the situation to the Elders' Hall, with the main content as follows:
1. Dongfang Chen's warships were discovered in Istanbul, and it is suspected that they may have reached some kind of cooperation.
2. Dongfang Chen requested that the Austro-Hungarian warships be brought to the designated location for an unknown purpose.
The Elders' Hall quickly replied:
1. Try to find out the details of their cooperation as much as possible.
2. The warships can be released.
They dared to directly release the Austro-Hungarian warships, which showed that they were very confident in their strength.
After receiving authorization, Putian Xiaoyezihu immediately ordered the fleet to set off and fly to the designated area.
Once they entered the heartland of Moda, Dongfang Chen could no longer contact Putian Xiaoyezihu. What happened next was up to fate.
