Nan Xiao said in a deep voice, "We can."
Lan Yu Xi pursed her lips, "Have them widen the distance between the two fleets as much as possible."
"Alright. Tell them to fire away. In two minutes, they'll dive to the seabed."
"Then I'll be relieved," Lan Yu Xi unconsciously tightened her grip on her phone. "Are any of the hostages injured?"
Nan Xiao was silent for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, Lan Yu Xi, as if sensing it, interrupted him.
"Did I guess correctly?"
"Yes, Aunt Hong's heart had some issues, but there's a doctor with them, so you don't need to worry too much. With you and Seventh Brother here, Aunt Hong will be fine."
Lan Yu Xi glanced at Elder Hong and Hong Yi Nan, who were looking nervous, and said with a solemn expression to Lan Xiao Qi, who was sitting behind her, "Seventh Brother, check the surgical equipment. After we land on the island, we might need to perform surgery."
Lan Xiao Qi gave an OK sign, "No problem."
Elder Hong was anxious but dared not ask, fearing that his question would cost Zhi Rou her life.
After receiving a positive reply, Lan Yu Xi turned and stared at the timer on the screen.
As soon as the time arrived, after confirming with Nan Xiao, she gave the order to fire.
Everyone held their breath and looked at the large display screen. They saw the cannons of the Mei Xi fleet directly covering Sha Kun's fleet.
Although Sha Kun also counterattacked, their firepower could not reach the range. Because Lan Yu Xi consistently provided Shark with precise distances, Shark maintained a distance from Sha Kun and focused on long-range attacks.
Lan Yu Xi watched the battle, a slight curve to her lips, when suddenly a lifeboat, under the cover of the cannon fire, sped away in another direction.
Lan Yu Xi's face instantly turned grim, "Eagle, a speedboat is heading southwest from your position at 60 kilometers per hour on the 10th degree north latitude."
"Received!"
With a loud "Boom!", Lan Yu Xi's pupils contracted as she stared at the screen. The newly purchased equipment was amazing, not only with long range but also with excellent accuracy.
Lan Yu Xi zoomed in on the area being bombarded by the cannons. Seeing that the speedboat had been sunk, she finally sat back with relief.
The battle did not last long before it ended. Hong Yi Nan looked at the sea full of debris and looked at Lan Yu Xi with envy.
Lan Yu Xi glanced at him, "Did I brag? Sha Kun is nothing compared to me! Do you regret not recognizing me as your godmother sooner?"
Hong Yi Nan pursed his lips, "I do regret it a little. In my understanding, Sha Kun was invincible at sea, but he was so easily defeated by Mei Xi."
"He could only bully people like you. My technology and weapons are miles ahead of him," Lan Yu Xi said, clicking on Nan Xiao's screen. "Honey, I'm recalling my forces."
"I saw. It's amazing. I don't have any of these devices of yours."
Lan Yu Xi's lips curved slightly, but her expression quickly turned serious.
"Can you contact someone now? I need to inquire about my godmother's condition."
"Yes. I'll have them contact you immediately."
"Okay."
Nan Xiao's people quickly sent a connection request, not only detailing Bai Zhi Rou's condition but also making a video call, allowing everyone to see the patient.
Elder Hong's tears flowed instantly the moment he saw Bai Zhi Rou.
Hong Yi Nan couldn't control his tears, "Why is my mother's hair all white... It's all my fault for being unfilial and unable to protect her."
Lan Yu Xi gently patted his shoulder, "Senior Brother, don't blame yourself. You did what you had to do."
Hong Yi Nan choked out, "When Sha Kun attacked Jin Yi Island, my mother could have left with the other three women, but she refused to leave. Later, when someone wanted to hide her to prevent her from being a hostage for Sha Kun, she refused again. She said that the people of Jin Yi Island had been kind to us, and she was willing to be a hostage for the islanders."
Elder Hong's eyes were red as he said, "Your mother has always been someone who repays kindness."
Lan Yu Xi's nose tingled, and she gave Lan Xiao Qi a look. The siblings went to the back of the aircraft cabin.
Lan Xiao Qi scratched his head, "Aunt Hong's condition is quite serious. If she doesn't have surgery immediately, she probably won't make it back to Nokas. But performing surgery on the island still carries some risks."
Lan Yu Xi narrowed her eyes slightly, "There are risks, but we have to do it!"
Lan Xiao Qi pursed his lips, "There's no other way."
"Did you bring a stent?"
"Yes."
"Then that's good. I'll be your assistant. My suggestion is..." Lan Yu Xi explained her surgical plan to Lan Xiao Qi.
Lan Xiao Qi made a few modifications, and after both of them found it feasible, they returned to the cabin.
Seeing them return after whispering for a while, Elder Hong asked, "Yu Xi, is your godmother's illness very complicated?"
Lan Yu Xi comforted him, "It's not too complicated, but she needs a bypass surgery. My Seventh Brother and I have already discussed the surgical plan. We'll operate on godmother as soon as we reach the island."
Elder Hong was slightly stunned, "Will the island environment be suitable? Can't this surgery be done back in Nokas?"
Lan Yu Xi did not answer him directly, but said in a deep voice, "I'll contact Nan Xiao and have him make arrangements."
Hong Yi Nan reached out and tugged at Elder Hong's sleeve. If the surgery could be done in Nokas, his junior sister wouldn't be taking such risks on the island.
Elder Hong soon realized this too, and sighed heavily, lowering his head.
Lan Yu Xi glanced at her master, pursed her lips, and dialed Nan Xiao's number.
"Honey, I need to perform surgery on the island. Please make arrangements for me."
"I've already made arrangements. Although the equipment isn't as complete as a hospital's, it's still sufficient for surgery."
"Honey, you're so wonderful! Thank you! You should get some rest. I won't disturb you any longer."
"How can I sleep without you here? I'll sleep after you safely reach the island."
"Then I'll call you when I reach the island..." Lan Yu Xi glanced at the computer that was beeping with an alert and said hurriedly, "I have to hang up now. I'll call you."
"Did something happen..."
Lan Yu Xi hung up without waiting for him to finish his sentence.
"Eagle, someone is interfering with our signal. I'm locating the target now. Once I find it, immediately inform Shark to aim at the target and reflect."
"Yes!" Eagle connected with Shark as quickly as possible and briefly explained the situation. He then kept his eyes on Lan Yu Xi's screen.
As Lan Yu Xi typed rapidly on the keyboard, she said to Lan Xiao Wu, "Fifth Brother, go to the cockpit and tell the driver not to panic. Just maintain this speed and proceed steadily. I'll clear the interference soon."
"Okay, I'm going now."
One minute later, Lan Yu Xi's hands stopped typing on the keyboard. "Eagle, give the coordinates to Shark! He only has five seconds!"
"Yes!"
After Eagle transmitted the coordinates, Lan Yu Xi typed furiously a few more times. "That's strange..."