Urban God-level Youth

Chang Jing began, "Yesterday, a cargo ship bound for the North Federation was seized by their naval fleet. It was carrying hundreds of Jiangqi Group's artificial intelligence autonomous vehicles and other products from Xinghai Association companies, with a total value of nearly a hundred billion."

Qin Hao's brows furrowed slightly. "Does the upper echelon of Xuan Country know about this?"

Chang Jing: "They do, and Xuan Country has strongly condemned the North Federation's actions, demanding they release the cargo. But you know how the North Federation is, will they hand it over? They control the global oceanic trade routes; our Xinghai Association will face severe impacts moving forward."

Qin Hao gave a small nod; he understood the consequences of a global blockade and was aware of the dominant sea power status of the North Federation, which nearly controlled all crucial trade routes.

After some thought, he said, "Tell the people of Xinghai Association not to panic. Let's see what the stance of the other countries is."

Li Qingya nodded, and then Qin Hao made a call to the North Federation's Silin Ross.

After five or six seconds, the call connected. On the video, Silin Ross looked somewhat exhausted. "Mr. Qin, I'm sorry – it's an irresistible trend, and I'm helpless to change it."

Qin Hao: "How are things on your end?"

Silin sighed, "Alright, I guess. This blockade has indeed had a significant impact on me,"

The North Federation's decision was the outcome of deliberation among multiple forces, and it was likely that the Ross family was among them.

Even if they didn't wish for such an incident to occur, certainly more people were not happy with the idea of the Ross family monopolizing the benefits.

The Ross family has stood tall in the North Federation for hundreds of years, not without reason. At the meeting, the Ross family cast their vote for the blockade without hesitation.

Qin Hao: "Don't worry, the Star Domain Network won't be affected one bit."

After He Silin-Ross ended the call, Qin Hao grew worried about Du Wanrou and made a call to her. "Wan Rou, are you alright?"

In a gentle tone, Du Wanrou responded, "I'm fine, but our storefronts have been sealed off."

Qin Hao: "Are you with Su Fei?"

Du Wanrou: "Su Fei has gone back to Y country; I'm at home by myself. People downstairs are saying someone is watching me."

Qin Hao's heart instantly tensed. "Wan Rou, I'll come to pick you up right away."

Concerned that Qin Hao would come and then wouldn't be able to leave, Du Wanrou said, "I'm fine. I haven't done anything illegal, so what right do they have to arrest me?"

"Some things don't need a reason. Don't worry, I won't have any trouble. Wait for me." After saying that, Qin Hao hung up.

To Chang Jing and Li Qingya, Qin Hao said, "Respond to the global blockade of Xinghai Association's companies by the North Federation using normal procedures externally, condemning the hegemonic behavior of the North Federation. Lastly, we hope they maintain fairness and justice towards all countries; otherwise, the Xinghai Association will retaliate in our own way."

Chang Jing and Li Qingya nodded, "Understood, Mr. Qin."

Qin Hao: "I'm heading to the North Federation first."

Li Qingya voiced her concern, "Mr. Qin, it's too dangerous in the North Federation. If they capture you, according to their national regulations, you could be sentenced to hanging."

At that moment, Li Qingya's phone rang. She apologized and answered, "Dad, what's up?"

Her father's anxious voice came through, "Your sister has been detained by the authorities in FB country's capital, ML City. They say she's an international fugitive and want to hand her over to the North Federation. What should we do?"

Hearing this, Li Qingya's expression dramatically changed. Her sister had been caught? If she fell into the hands of the North Federation, the consequences were unimaginable.

She looked at Qin Hao, "Mr. Qin, Qingyun has been detained by the police in FB country."

Qin Hao: "Then we rescue Qingyun first. Follow me."

With an icy face, he led Li Qingya and others out of the office. On the way, Qin Hao made a call to Huang Qiuyue, "Prepare weapons for me. I'll be bringing people over."

Huang Qiuyue was taken aback for a moment, "Qin Hao, what are you planning to do?"

Qin Hao: "A rescue. My people have been captured in FB country, and I'm going to save them. Get the Shadow Special Team ready for me too."

Huang Qiuyue: "This is a major issue and requires an order from the leadership."

"As the chief of the Shadow Special Combat Brigade, don't I have that authority? Enough bullshit, just get it ready for me. If not, you can get lost." Following that, Qin Hao hung up.

Hearing his words, Huang Qiuyue's chest heaved with anger, her heart filled with grievance.

She quickly called Xu Liangguo and relayed what Qin Hao had just said. Xu Liangguo responded, "Just do what he ordered you to do; he'll take the fall if anything happens."

Huang Qiuyue paused, puzzled. Was this tacit approval? "Alright, I understand."

Qin Hao, accompanied by Li Qingya, Leng Xuan, and others, arrived at the Xinghai Automobile Factory, where there were now two Air Energy Cars.

Inside the workshop where the Air Energy Cars were stored, Li Qingya and Leng Xuan looked at the two vehicles in front of them, or more precisely, at the Air Energy Cars.

The second Air Energy Car differed in appearance from the first and was somewhat larger, resembling a flying bus.

"Mr. Qin, what is this?" Li Qingya asked curiously.

Qin Hao: "Air Energy Car. Let's get in and talk."

The door to the first car opened automatically, revealing an interior as luxurious as a presidential suite.

Qin Hao, Li Qingya, and Leng Xuan got into the car, leaving behind the other bodyguards. Qin Hao didn't take them along because they hadn't been trained in firearms and other weapons, rendering their presence less useful.

"To the Gu Jing Military Region," Qin Hao directed firmly.

The two Air Energy Cars started automatically and took to the sky, vanishing into the clouds and racing towards the Gu Jing Military Region at top speed.

Li Qingya looked around at the car's interior with curiosity, occasionally glancing out the window. The car could fly; what kind of vehicle was this?

Qin Hao: "Confirm Li Qingyun's location."

A monitor stood up in front of the car's interior, and its screen lit up, first displaying a high-definition satellite map of the region, images captured by Advanced Radar Navigation Satellites.

Then the Earth grew larger, eventually zooming in on the capital of FB country, ML City. The image continued to enlarge, making the streets visible, along with the connected vehicles and pedestrian traffic, all crystal clear.

The display showed the scene from half an hour earlier. Li Qingyun was intercepted by the FB country's Police on her way to the airport and was then taken to the Marla City First Police Station.

Through sensors, it was finally determined that Li Qingyun was being held in Cell No. 11 on the sixth floor of the Marla City First Police Station.