CHAPTER 331: CHAPTER 319: YOU HAVE ALREADY PUNCHED ME 1 TIME

"I’m afraid it’s very difficult for me to do this for you; this person is like a dragon you can see the head but not the tail. Finding him is not an easy task." Hua Qingyi interrupted Hassan: "I still advise you, instead of waiting for the Military Doctor, it’s more reliable to find a few well-known doctors." After speaking, he waved to the people behind and used Xiao Lin and the others to get into the car.

First, he witnessed the brilliance of the sun rising from the east, and within the same day, Hua Qingyi again saw it disappear into the clouds. Nature is so unpredictable. You can’t grasp any sign of it. It’s like a woman’s face, sometimes sunny, sometimes gloomy.

The Pilot was connecting with the Dragon Soul Headquarters. He wasn’t using a special channel but a simple public line, thinking this would not attract attention. While this had its advantages, the downside was also obvious—it was so slow, requiring layer upon layer of review.

Xiao Lin waited patiently.

About half an hour later, the Pilot connected with the Dragon Soul Headquarters: "General, we’re connected!"

"Kid, why did it take you so long to find me!" A familiar, booming voice came from the other end of the earpiece, though still somewhat low, it was clear he was in good health.

"Master is just as healthy as always." Xiao Lin pulled a face at Hua Qingyi, who was enjoying the sun. They truly gave the Dragon Soul boss a hard time when they first joined the Dragon Soul.

"How’s that brat Hua Qingyi?"

"He’s doing well!" Xiao Lin waved at Hua Qingyi, but was refused: "Master, we still haven’t located the Military Advisor, however, I need Dragon Soul’s support domestically."

"Oh?" A low response came from the other end of the earpiece.

Xiao Lin’s voice became serious: "A batch of high-concentration goods is about to enter the market. The direction is not completely locked, and we need your support over there, but don’t alert the enemy."

"Kid, what are you stirring up over there?" Lao Long naturally knew what these goods referred to.

"Xiao Lin is sticking to the principles of Dragon Soul! Besides, has there been any progress on the previous matter?" Xiao Lin was very concerned about the whereabouts of the iron box taken away by Chopin, knowing the result would be self-evident no matter whose hands it fell into.

"The box, we indeed tracked it, but there were no individuals involved in transactions, and the interior of the box was empty."

"How is that possible?" Xiao Lin couldn’t help but raise his voice by several notches after hearing this.

"Kid, I’ll have someone continue to investigate this matter, and as for your end, go ahead and do what you need to do." Lao Long said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Master, thank you, Sir." After hanging up, Xiao Lin fell into silence.

"What’s the matter?" Hua Qingyi sat on the terrace, swinging his legs in midair: "Is something happening domestically?"

"The box Chopin took did not contain those reagents."

Were they blocked? Or transferred midway? He saw with his own eyes those things being handed to Chopin, and since Hassan was utilizing Chopin’s special identity to carry contraband in and out, the most likely scenario was that they were switched after entry.

"Check where Chopin went first after entry and the flight list of everyone on the same plane that day, including the crew."

After pulling up all the information from the system, the Pilot gave this conclusion: "He went directly back to his residence and stayed there until the third day before going out."

"Hmm!"

"There’s no direct flight from Jordan to Beijing; the issue could very well be at the transfer point."

"I don’t think so." Hua Qingyi put away his nonchalant demeanor and sat up seriously on the terrace: "First, all of Chopin’s actions evidently show he’s on our side;

Second, when Chopin’s identity was revealed before Brother, he didn’t make any explanations, which is illogical. Perhaps you don’t have any special relationship, but the further away you are, the more the explanations should stand out. Clearly, he didn’t do that;

Third, that night, because Brother broke into the villa, you discovered Chopin’s identity. Someone like Hassan, who is as cunning as a fox, wouldn’t choose to take risks. You mentioned that Hassan asked Chopin that night if it was him, which also fully proves that even Hassan might not truly believe Chopin;

Fourth, Chopin is an international musician, his annual income is enough for multiple lifetimes. Does he need to take this risk? Moreover, he knows very well bringing contraband into the country is a capital offense;

Fifth, a detail I don’t know if Brother noticed, you mentioned he said not to let the box be confiscated in his hands, suggesting he might have been coerced."

Hua Qingyi spoke a lot all at once, and every point was spot on. Xiao Lin listened very carefully, and after he finished listening, he thought for a moment, then said lightly, "I think we can investigate the people around Chopin. He has a good reputation, rarely makes enemies, and is very friendly and kind to others. Perhaps he’s hiding something he can’t express."

"Pilot!"

"Yes, General, I will immediately notify the people at the Dragon Soul Information Department back home to keep a close watch on the people around Chopin." The pilot responded immediately.

"No, Pilot!" Xiao Lin shook his head. This matter can stop here. I believe Lao Long over there has already started preparing. All we need to do is send the data and analysis results over to them.

"General, what is it?"

"Actually, that’s what I want to ask you!" Xiao Lin squinted his eyes, and Hua Qingyi suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Usually, when Xiao Lin has this tone and expression, it means he’s about to lose his temper. If you’re smart at this time, the outcome won’t be too terrible, but it seems our Pilot isn’t that smart.

"Is there something you need to ask me?" The pilot rubbed his head, starting to play dumb.

"What is your duty while stationed at headquarters?"

"To collect all relevant information, maintain contact with headquarters, and marshal all useful resources to pave the best path and comfortable living environment for the General." The pilot lifted his chin, wearing a supremely confident expression, which amused Xiao Lin.

"Collect all information! Did I hear that just now?"

"Yes, General."

"So, since that’s the case, why did you withhold information?" Xiao Lin’s voice suddenly turned extremely cold, piercing into the pilot’s heart.

"General!" The pilot hung his head. He knew he couldn’t hide this from Xiao Lin. From the moment he received the report, he had been in a state of panic, afraid of being exposed in the slightest way. During these critical times, creating more trouble could have indescribable consequences. He took a magnetic card out of his bag and handed it to Xiao Lin: "This is the information sent from Xiao Lang."

Xiao Lin inserted the SD card into his phone, and detailed reports appeared on the screen.

Hua Qingyi watched Xiao Lin’s face turn from white to red and then from red to black and judged that the contents on the card were explosive and have firmly stirred the murderous desire of the beast before him.

"I’m going out for a bit. Have Shaoqing wait for me when he gets back. None of you are allowed to follow, including Miao Shaoqing."

The city of Amman was shrouded in clouds, with an indescribable chill without the sun’s shine. Xiao Lin roamed aimlessly on the streets; the people here were unfamiliar, the scenes were unfamiliar, the air was unfamiliar. Suddenly, he had an urge to vent. Why must he be in such a foreign environment? He was long gone from the Dragon Soul, so why was he here? He shouted from the depths of his heart, but such a question he couldn’t utter; because he was a Military Doctor, because he was the Military Advisor’s best friend, because the missing person was the Military Advisor.

The hand in his pant pocket had already clenched into a fist. Just now, he had an impulse: he wanted to go back, even if it was just for a day, he wanted to go back, back to his woman’s side, back to his home. At this moment, she must be crying, but he was in such a distant place with no way of knowing.

Xiao Lang’s report was very detailed, leaving out no details. After he caused the explosion, Xia Xue was again inexplicably attacked. He shouldn’t have left her side now, and the escaped Zhang Ting was still a ticking time bomb. Poison Dragon’s whereabouts were still unknown. The previous explosion, though it couldn’t be attributed to anyone, couldn’t rule out Poison Dragon. If the two joined forces, what would happen if he wasn’t by Xia Xue’s side?

Xiao Lin was caught in an unprecedented pain, unable to choose between the two, and his heart leaned more towards Xia Xue, with worry etched visibly on his face, an urge to cry surging within.

"Hey, kid! Are you blind?" To the sudden scolding, Xiao Lin was bewildered! He hadn’t even made sense of the situation when a punch landed hard on his face.

"What are you looking at?"

"Why did you hit me?" He wiped his cheek with the back of his hand. Although the punch seemed strong, in reality, the force had diminished considerably upon contact. From a medical perspective, this person was just an empty shell, strong but shallow, essentially lacking substance inside.

"Didn’t your mom teach you to watch where you’re going? Don’t you know you knocked someone down?" The man saw the dazed look of the other, thinking he might have punched him silly, and became even more forceful: "You injured my brother’s arm; how much are you going to pay?"

Xiao Lin glanced at him: "Are you people from the East?"

"Damn it, what’s it to you where I’m from? Just pay up for the medical expenses, and it’s none of your business. Otherwise, if this gets to the police, you’ll be in real trouble." The other person, with a fierce look, shouted in heavily accented English that sounded like it came from Shandong.

"You’ve already hit me once."

"So what?" The first guy stepped forward; this young man in his early twenties seemed thin and light, likely easy to handle: "I see you’re new here, so my advice is don’t cause trouble. Just pay up, and we’re done." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to come to webnovel (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)