Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 694 - 368: Return Voyage (5 in 1)_2

"Great, we’re back at the ambushed Star Sea."

Captain Lum let out a long sigh of relief.

Although he was confident in his ability to navigate back, the actual execution was exceedingly difficult, especially during the escape.

"Great."

Shadler and the others all showed signs of joy.

At this moment, Su Ming spoke up.

"Captain Lum, stop the return journey."

"Huh? Why?"

Captain Lum and the others all looked at Su Ming in bewilderment.

Su Ming gazed calmly at the surprised crowd and replied.

"You don’t naively think we can return so smoothly, do you? The enemy might not be just one group; they could have already sent people to ambush us on our way back."

Horton and the others felt their joyous mood disappear instantly and asked nervously.

"Then what should we do?"

"To be safe, we need to engage in a psychological game with them!"

"What kind of game?"

"We find a place to hide. If they can’t find us and can’t intercept our return, they’ll assume they let us escape. Then we make our return journey. This starry sky is full of asteroids, perfect for hiding. Plus, this is where we were ambushed. They would never expect us to have the guts to hide here."

Su Ming explained to everyone.

"Good idea, let’s do as you suggest."

Shadler spoke happily.

"Master Su Ming, you’re truly impressive!"

Captain Lum said to Su Ming with admiration.

"Damn, I’ve never admired many people in my life, but you’re one of them!"

Horton replied with deep agreement.

"You’re all too kind, it’s just a little cleverness! Let’s not dwell on this now, Captain Lum, steer the ship deeper and find a secluded hiding spot."

Su Ming turned his head to look at Captain Lum and said.

"Alright, leave it to me!"

Captain Lum responded immediately.

....

Several hours later, the Wind Shuttle was navigating through the asteroid belt.

At that moment, a thousand-kilometer-wide asteroid made of gray rock, riddled with countless giant craters like a beehive, appeared before the crew.

Captain Lum looked at the asteroid and immediately suggested.

"Master Su Ming, how about we hide inside this asteroid?"

"Sure, but be cautious, there might be monsters inside."

Su Ming advised Captain Lum.

"Understood."

Captain Lum replied solemnly and then began maneuvering the Wind Shuttle closer.

He chose a giant hole with a diameter of twenty kilometers and flew straight in.

Once the Wind Shuttle entered the hole, it was in a deep rock corridor.

The walls of the corridor were uneven and twisted.

Captain Lum continuously maneuvered the ship, twisting through the corridor.

They traveled about twenty kilometers inward, landing the Wind Shuttle at the bottom, maintaining a disguised state.

Then Captain Lum reported to Su Ming and the others.

"Master, we’ll stop here. Going further might be dangerous."

"Alright, we’ll stay here. Now it’s just a matter of waiting patiently."

Su Ming nodded slightly and said.

"Alright!"

Su Yuan and the others responded immediately.

...

Twenty-five days later.

Inside the central control room of the Wind Shuttle.

Su Yuan and the others sat idly in their seats. During this hiding period, they didn’t dare to completely relax, fearing the sudden appearance of monsters or being discovered by the enemy.

So, except for taking turns to rest, they mostly stayed in the central control room, ready to respond to emergencies.

Su Ming raised his wristband to check the time, estimating it was barely enough time to return for further study.

Su Ming then stood up from his chair and addressed the group.

"The time has come; prepare to return."

"Really, we can go home?"

Shadler reacted with excitement like a child. During this period, he was always on edge and even had several nightmares.

"Yes."

Su Ming replied calmly.

"Finally going back."

Horton and the others’ patience was nearly at its limit.

Captain Lum then respectfully said.

"Everyone, shall I start the ship and begin the return journey?"

"Begin."

Su Ming and the others nodded in agreement.

After receiving confirmation, Captain Lum instructed his subordinates to start the operation.

"Activate Engine #2!"

"Yes!"

"Tilt bow left by 5 degrees."

....

Su Ming and the others walked to the lookout, stretched, and looked out at the pitch-black starry sky.

"Finally, we can leave this damned place and see the light of day again."

Su Yuan said excitedly.

"Exactly, I’ve been suffocating."

Horton echoed in agreement.

Just then, a blue light and shadow rapidly flashed past them.

"Hmm? Did I just imagine that? Did something blue just flash by?"

Su Yuan asked in bewilderment.

"I think I saw it too."

Shadler replied with confusion.

Su Ming also looked puzzled.

At that moment, an operator, looking at the prompt that popped up on the screen, reported in shock.

"Report: Star Spirit sighted."

Shadler and the others felt like they had been struck by lightning and showed expressions of disbelief.

"Damn, a Star Spirit!"

Horton exclaimed in shock.

"There really is a Star Spirit."

Su Ming also showed disbelief.

"I told you, the intelligence from my father-in-law was spot on."

Shadler said in great excitement.

At that moment, an alarm blared suddenly on the Wind Shuttle, a massive red dot appeared on the scanning device, followed by a red alert box popping up.