Seeing this, Qi Mingyuan's expression darkened. This was the disadvantage of being at the bottom of the rankings. As long as there was a possibility, everyone could easily eliminate it. No matter how good their technique was, it was pointless.
Everyone looked over and carefully checked every rock. They didn't find any escorts, nor did they find any signs of being dug. Qi Mingyuan let out a sigh of relief.
"Nothing?" Boundless Sea couldn't help but frown. Everyone else looked at each other and said suspiciously, "Does that mean it's still hidden on the ship?"
However, it was such a small ship. Everyone had already searched every possible place. They had already fallen into the habit of thinking. Even if they searched again, they might not be able to find it.
Seeing this, Qi Mingyuan was amused. This time, their disadvantage had turned into an advantage. After practicing on the previous 29 ships, everyone had unconsciously formed a habit of thinking, which became the best smokescreen.
"If we can't find it like this, then let's change the method. We'll dismantle the ship and search bit by bit!" Boundless Sea suddenly said.
"Ah? Dismantle it? " Everyone was shocked. Everyone knew that once the ship was dismantled, nothing could be hidden. If they really did that, no one would be able to last for more than an incense stick of time.
"Head Escort Sea, you're so blatantly targeting our Heaven's Equal Escort Agency. Are you afraid that we'll get a higher score? If word of this got out, it wouldn't be good, would it? " [~, w ≤ ww. Qi Mingyuan wasn't done being happy yet. When he heard this, he immediately snorted coldly with an unfriendly expression.
Hearing this, the onlookers couldn't help but come to a realization. They all looked like they were watching a good show. So this was a personal grudge. Qi Mingyuan had just ruined their Four Seas Escort Agency's business. Boundless Sea clearly wanted to use this opportunity to get back at him!
"Head Escort Qi, your words are too harsh. I swear to God, as the judge, everything I do is for the sake of fairness. Everything I think and do is for the sake of making the competition more fair and just. How could I be targeting your Equal Heaven Escort Agency? "Boundless Sea sneered in response.
"If that's the case, then I was wrong. I apologize to you, Chief Escort Hai. However, let me ask you one thing. When it's my Equal Heaven Escort Agency's turn, you're already busy dismantling the ship. Is that appropriate?" Qi Mingyuan asked in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"What's wrong with that? Have you forgotten, Chief Escort Qi? We're playing the role of robbers right now. Is it strange for the robbers to tear down the boat in anger? "Not only did Boundless Sea not seem to be in the wrong, he even argued.
"This …" Qi Mingyuan didn't react for a while and was choked by him. It was not uncommon for the robbers to destroy the ship after the robbery. Many of them even poured oil on it and burned it with fire in order to destroy the corpses and evidence.
"Head Escort Qi, if you still have any objections, I'll let you know. That's fine too. Us five referees might as well raise our hands to vote. The minority obeys the majority. That way, there shouldn't be anything to say, right? "Boundless Sea pretended to be magnanimous. Then, he turned to the other judges and said, "Can I trouble all of you to make a statement? Do you want to dismantle this boat?"
"Dismantle it. Since we're robbers, how could we not dismantle it? If it wasn't for Chief Escort Hai's reminder, us referees would have been accused of dereliction of duty! "Zhao Bufan and the other two said in unison.
In any case, their three escort agencies were the same as the Four Seas Escort Agency. It had already been their turn. Of the five great escort agencies, only the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency, was left. From their standpoint, it would be best if the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency didn't get a single cent. They were all jealous.
"Okay, then when we dismantle it, open your eyes wide and watch carefully. Otherwise, our Heaven's Equal Escort Agency will be accused of breaking the rules," Qi Mingyuan said coldly as he looked at everyone.
Now that things had reached this point, there was nothing he could do. He couldn't shed all pretense of cordiality with these people. If that happened, the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency would no longer have a foothold in the Southern Continent seas. Even if he couldn't endure this, he had to endure it until the day came when he could no longer endure it.
"Chief Escort Qi, don't worry. The reason we're standing here is to ensure that the competition is fair and just. We won't let your Heaven's Equal Escort Agency suffer a loss for no reason." Boundless Sea and Zhao Bufan looked at each other and smiled.
With Boundless Sea's orders, everyone disembarked from the boat and immediately began dismantling it. With their strength, let alone a small cargo ship, even a large sailboat could be easily dismantled. Of course, treasured ships were an exception.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a powerful Genuine Qi enveloped the entire small cargo ship and lifted it into the sky. Then, it shattered into pieces in mid-air. It was so smashed that not even a meter of wood was left, let alone anything else.
Everyone's eyes were glued to the pieces falling from the sky. Because the escorts and treasure chests were specially made, they were much sturdier than normal wood. That wave of qi had also deliberately controlled its strength, so it wouldn't damage the escorts. With their outstanding eyesight, they should have been able to see it easily.
"Nothing!" Everyone was dumbfounded. Boundless Sea was dumbfounded. Even Qi Mingyuan, who thought it was over, was dumbfounded.
"There's nothing in the reef, and there's nothing on the boat. The result is obvious. This punk probably threw the escorts into the sea!" Boundless Sea reacted and sneered. He turned around and left. Zhao Bufan and the others looked at each other and followed Boundless Sea.
Only Qi Mingyuan, who was left behind, was still confused. Throwing the escorts into the sea was considered a failure. From what he knew, Lin Yi wasn't such an irresponsible person.
"I hereby announce that Heaven's Equal Escort Agency has thrown the escorts into the sea, which is a violation of the competition rules. As a result, there will be no points for this round," Boundless Sea announced to everyone.
The crowd went into an uproar. Qi Wenhan and the others, who had been waiting anxiously, all looked as if they had seen a ghost. Thrown into the sea? How was that possible?
"Wait a moment. Isn't Chief Escort Hai's conclusion a bit too arbitrary?" Under everyone's gaze, Lin Yi slowly walked in front of Boundless Sea and the others.
"You're Heaven's Equal Escort Agency's Ling Yi?" Boundless Sea sized up Lin Yi from the corner of his eyes. If there was no one around, with his ruthlessness, he might have directly attacked and killed this piece of trash who had ruined his plans.
"That's right. Dare I ask, Chief Escort Hai, you just said that I threw the escorts into the sea. Do you have any proof?" Lin Yi's lips curved in a playful smile.
"With so many witnesses, isn't that proof? You don't think that I, as a referee, would deliberately fabricate a crime to slander a nobody like you, do you? "Boundless Sea looked at him with disdain.
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