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The anesthetic bullets would immediately disintegrate upon entering the mermaid's body, starting to numb every nerve.
Basically, it would take at least three seconds for the mermaid to collapse.
However, what Jenny did not expect was that the mermaid fell into the water, and the water from the experimental tank just happened to cover its upper body. In just over thirty seconds, it stood up again.
"Be careful!"
The security personnel who first noticed the mermaid waking up quickly shouted out loud.
Unfortunately, before anyone could react, the mermaid's tail swept across and split him in half, instantly staining the water with blood.
Jenny hid behind that person and took advantage of the mermaid's sluggish movements to fire the remaining three shots directly into its chest.
"Clang."
At that moment, the mermaid's light-colored eyes finally closed in unwillingness, and along with it fell into the water was a half-shattered photo fragment tightly gripped in its hand.
Jenny watched as the mermaid slowly collapsed in front of her; the ferocity in its eyes was chilling.
If she had fired just one second later, she might have been added to the list of casualties.
Jenny steadied her emotions, gasping for breath while suppressing her discomfort and sadness. She glanced at the half of a person lying before her.
Her stomach churned violently, nearly causing her to vomit.
Due to being cut in half, most of its internal organs were still in the upper body, and for a moment, it had not yet died.
"Give... give me a quick end."
The man's mouth was dripping with blood, yet he still tightly held Jenny's hand, pleading.
Jenny silently turned her head, scooped up a gun from the blood-red water, covered the man's eyes, and fired with a bang.
What was a powerful anesthetic for the mermaid was a deadly bullet for humans.
As the bullet entered his body, the man quickly stopped moving.
Jenny stood up, preparing to check on the remaining casualties, but noticed the half photo in the mermaid's hand.
She tried to take the photo away, but the mermaid held it tightly. After several attempts, Jenny had to give up.
"I don't know what happened afterward, Boss Xu. I've told you everything I know about this mermaid."
He Shuo extinguished his cigarette and casually tossed it into the sea. Next to him, Xu Qingyuan furrowed his brow slightly but said nothing.
Xu Qingyuan spoke lightly, "How do you know what happened with this S Class mermaid at the Pacific base? I remember this should be classified information! You weren't at the Pacific base, yet you still managed to find out about it. You really have some skills!"
His tone grew increasingly sharp. He Shuo noticed the deeper meaning in Xu Qingyuan's eyes and smiled, " Professor Xu, don't overthink it. I was just suddenly summoned by someone from the Pacific base. On my way there, I accidentally overheard a conversation between that female assistant who received me and Professor Jenny while I was standing in a corner not far away."
The corners of Xu Qingyuan's mouth relaxed slightly, though his smile remained faint.
"What a coincidence!"
He Shuo's smile grew even more pronounced.
"Isn't it just a coincidence? I happened to hear about the S-Class Subject around the corner; others wouldn't believe it if I told them."
The expression on He Shuo's face was genuinely amused, lending a certain credibility to his words.
Xu Qingyuan withdrew his gaze and looked out at the deep blue sea in the distance.
Seeing that Xu Qingyuan had nothing more to say, He Shuo glanced at him before turning to leave.
The view over the sea was indeed beautiful; if it weren't for the scorching midday sun, he would have liked to bask in it for a while.
The azure surface of the sea was marked by the scars left by passing ships, yet in the next moment, those marks quietly healed, leaving only the rippling waves as evidence of their existence.
Seagulls occasionally flew by, and Xu Qingyuan felt his mind emptying.
At first, the sea breeze was gentle. Xu Qingyuan closed his eyes to rest, but soon, the wind began to pick up strength.
Xu Qingyuan opened his eyes to find that what had been a clear sky was now obscured by a dark cloud that loomed over the horizon, covering the entire sky.
"Warning, warning, thunderstorm detected ahead. All personnel please take note."
"Warning, warning, thunderstorm detected ahead..."
The alarm system sounded abruptly above Xu Qingyuan's head, piercing his eardrums. He covered his ears with his hands and left the area, heading back inside the ship.
"What’s going on?"
Xu Qingyuan asked as he grabbed a nearby staff member.
The staff member looked hurried, initially showing impatience and wanting to scold the person who had stopped him. However, upon seeing the badge on Xu Qingyuan's chest featuring the Peace Dove and five stars, he paused for a moment, then quickly changed his expression, his attitude softening instantly.
"There’s been an issue with the autopilot navigation. I was just heading to the control room to take a look. Do you need to come along?"
Xu Qingyuan nodded.
When they arrived at the control room, there were already more than ten people present, all engaged in a heated argument about what had happened.
"What’s wrong with you? The autopilot is supposed to be active; how could we end up here? Do you even realize this is a Restricted Maritime Zone?"
"What’s wrong with you, Yang? The autopilot has malfunctioned; can’t you switch to manual? As a member of the Federation, how could you make such a huge mistake?"
"Exactly! Our previous reports didn’t indicate any thunderstorms. Did you oversleep?"
"……"
A group of people stood in front of Xu Qingyuan, blocking his view.
The rising tide of curses made the already cramped control room feel even more crowded and chaotic.
"What’s going on?"
A unique and cold voice rang out, causing everyone to turn their heads in surprise.
Dressed in light-colored clothing, Xu Qingyuan came into view. His fair and serene face showed no signs of emotional fluctuation.
The crowd instantly fell silent.
Xu Qingyuan glanced at the few people present; the staff deliberately avoided his gaze and did not make eye contact with him.
Finally, under the tense atmosphere, one staff member, looking embarrassed, cautiously ventured to speak.
"Professor Xu, um... what brings you here?"
Xu Qingyuan stared at him, his indifferent demeanor nearly driving the staff member to distraction.
As the staff member tightened his grip on his pants seam, Xu Qingyuan spoke: "I recall that there wouldn't be any thunderstorm weather during this voyage. What exactly is going on? Can someone explain this to me?"
Everyone exchanged glances, seemingly deflecting responsibility, and no one offered an explanation.
After a stalemate, one person finally spoke up: "Yes, um... there was an issue with the automatic navigation system. It has switched to manual operation, but it seems we have deviated from the original course."
Xu Qingyuan's cold gaze swept over them as he casually remarked, "Oh, I see. Who is responsible for the helm?"
A staff member stepped forward nervously and said softly, "That would be me, Professor Xu."
This person had an ordinary appearance, the kind that would go unnoticed in a crowd.
Xu Qingyuan did not intend to settle scores later. "I remember the Federation pays you quite well, right? Compared to some working-class families, your salary even exceeds theirs by two or three times. With such a high salary, how could you make such a basic mistake?"
His words were not just directed at this person; every word Xu Qingyuan spoke resonated powerfully in the minds of everyone present. The staff members lowered their heads in shame; they indeed should not have made such a basic error.
Xu Qingyuan stepped forward, approaching the staff member who had taken the initiative to admit his mistake. "If you cannot fulfill the responsibilities of this job, then please consider resigning after this task is completed."
As soon as these words were spoken, the staff member's face turned pale, devoid of color, and he stumbled slightly.
In the blink of an eye, blood vessels appeared in the eyes of this grown man, and his emotions shifted to an unmistakable agitation.
"Professor Xu, I... I don't know what to say. This was indeed my mistake, but I am certain that when the automatic navigation system malfunctioned, my manual operations did not have any issues. If you don't believe me, you can ask Bai Qi. Even if I have to resign, I want to know exactly where I went wrong."
Xu Qingyuan also wanted to know where he had gone wrong to make such a basic mistake.
"Who is Bai Qi?"
No one responded.
It was as if heaven itself provided an answer.
With a rumble, thunder arrived before the rain—a bad omen.
Lightning flashed across the faces of the crowd, revealing their pale expressions.
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