Latitude 42 degrees 42 minutes 2 north, longitude 132 degrees 32 minutes east longitude 2.

This is the last coordinate point recorded in the logbook, and it is about 180 nautical miles away from the current position of the Riza on the chart.

When Chen Tianyu proposed to sail to this point, almost everyone except for Beiting and others expressed strong opposition.

Captain Mo Quan had just sent a message to the shipping base on the mainland through a short wave, requesting a towing rescue of the Long Teng Xiangyue, when he walked back to the wheelhouse, he heard a chaotic argument like a pot of porridge. He listened with a frown and listened for a while, never commenting. He knew that the storm that had occurred three days earlier must have dissipated, but he couldn't help but hesitate to let him really maneuver to that area, and he couldn't help but hesitate after nearly 30 years of working at sea.

It is very likely to be the heart of the Dragon Triangle, at least an extremely dangerous area of the Dragon Triangle, and for whatever reason, it should not be a moth to a flame.

Chen Tianyu's reasoning is that there must be valuable clues in the place where the storm occurred.

The argument of the opponents is that there is only a shipwreck, and there is no possibility of a case.

Reasons for abstaining: The core of the Dragon Triangle is too dangerous to be worth the risk.

At present, there are 9 people who clearly agree with the opinion, including 7 people in Beiting and Fat Sheng and Xiaoguoyuan, including 3 women and 2 children, and it is the persistence of these vulnerable groups that will make the faces of the big men somewhat unbearable, so the current controversy will occur, and the result of the argument is that all the coast guard and several comrades of the city bureau remained silent and chose to abstain.

The first and second officers who have been sailing in this sea area for a long time have insisted on opposing opinions.

"I'm afraid this storm is not the intensity you can imagine, you take a closer look at the record of the Dragon Soaring Leap, in just two hours, the wind instantly increased from 7 to 13, and the wave height increased from 3 meters to 8-10 meters. "The first mate Lu Zunyue said that it was reasonable and well-founded, and he did not allow others to refute it.

Second mate Xia Yuanshen immediately helped: "That's it, although a few of you are now accustomed to some wind and waves at sea, do you know what kind of scene it is with a level 13 wind force and a 10-meter wave?...... You have all seen what kind of displacement of the Longteng Xiangyue of more than 30,000 tons was finally ruined? How many tons is there for the Lisha, and there is no return at all, and your ideas are really naïve...... We can't take our lives so seriously, can we?" he finally muttered, causing Beiting to be silent for a long time.

The old helmsman Kong Chaoming also cautiously interjected: "I also think that there is no need to take such a big risk and have to go there...... Whether you can find clues or not is not certain......"

Wan Yongkun, who had just relieved his seasickness, was the first to attack: "It's really ridiculous, how do I think you don't look like people who have been begging for a life at sea for so many years, how can you be so timid as a mouse......? You see that I am so seasick, at least I am not afraid. ”

Xia Yuanshen did not let go this time, but gritted his teeth and insisted on his opinion: "It is precisely because we have seen too many shipwrecks that we know the true power of the storm, you are ignorant and fearless!" Seeing that it was rare to have so many supporters, his words became more and more difficult to hear.

Xiao Orchard, who had always been a little shy, couldn't help but say, "But now that the storm has passed, what are you afraid of......?

Shen Mingyue smiled and touched his little face, expressing her appreciation for his courage, but Xia Yuanshen didn't even look at him, probably saying in his heart that the little kid knew something.

Shen Mingyue couldn't help but say: "Even a child is braver than you, it's true! I'm embarrassed to say that I've been running at sea for so many years." ”

Chen Tianyu was too lazy to argue about anything, Li Yiting looked at the situation, thinking that after all, he had to rely on these people to drive the Lisha to the designated sea area, so he held back his anger and said to Qu Yihui patiently: "Our main task of going to sea this time is to investigate the case clearly, and now we are only one step away, but we have no success, it seems that it is a little unreasonable, you see? Captain Qu ......" he said as politely as possible, now except for the crew of the Lisha, only the comrades of the coast guard have the most right to speak.

Qu Yihui was actually a little hesitant in his heart, and when he heard Li Yiting's inquiry, he sighed: "It stands to reason that our coast guard is not a vegetarian, but when we encounter this kind of disastrous weather, we are really powerless...... The destructive forces of nature are better avoided than by small human beings. He said very helplessly, it is indeed a little sad to not go, but if he really goes, he is a little irresponsible for both the ship and the people.

Seeing this, Liu Zichen hurriedly stepped forward and explained: "Captain Qu, I know that you have a lot of experience at sea, and you must have encountered a lot of storms, so you have all kinds of concerns. However, our intention in Beiting is not to force our way into this storm area, but to do a necessary investigation and evidence collection at the place of the incident, you also said that no matter how powerful the storm is, there are always some signs in the outer area, as long as the situation is not good, we will withdraw immediately, so that we can reduce some losses...... At least there is no threat to everyone's lives. ”

Qu Yihui nodded, still a little embarrassed: "I know you have a point, this time I am not here to enjoy the mountains and rivers, but the worries of several old crew members are not unreasonable, after all, this is the world-famous Dragon Triangle, whether it is the marine characteristics, weather system, or undercurrents on the seabed, I am afraid that they are different from other sea areas, including the water depth data may not be able to ensure accuracy." As a result, it is possible that the navigation method we are accustomed to is no longer applicable in that area, and this has not taken into account the rumored deviation of the positioning accuracy of the nautical instruments, and I am really not sure. He said it as plainly and tactfully as possible, and the overall meaning was still not very much in favor of the operation.

He glanced at a few people in Beiting with his peripheral vision, no one said anything for the time being, and he thought that he was persuaded by himself, so he raised his hand and wiped the cold sweat on his forehead with his sleeve, he was not a timid person, but it really took some courage to say these words, at least on the surface, he was a little cowardly.

Chen Tianyu finally said slowly: "Actually, you don't have to be so nervous, although the storm is terrible, but there are some ways to avoid it, you might as well think about it, the Dragon Teng Xiangyue suffered such a direct attack, and the ship did not sink, at least it can prove that the mysterious Dragon Triangle is rumored to have a lot of water, although the power of nature is difficult to resist, but that is also for the navigation technology and shipbuilding technology of decades ago, if we are still intimidated by these ancient legends today, it is too unscientific." …… In addition, the captain of the Dragon Soaring Leap has saved this logbook with his life, and has clearly pointed out the location of the storm, and I think everyone knows in their hearts that it is very unlikely that the same storm will occur in the same place in a short period of time, so why don't we take this opportunity to verify the credibility of the legend on the spot?" he paused, and then said, "This is not in vain, do you think?"

Captain Mo Quan appeared in front of everyone at this time, listened to the opinions of so many people, to be honest, his heart was deeply shocked by the rationality and fortitude of Beiting and his party and the spirit of courage to explore the truth, no matter when, the spirit of doubt is always indispensable, he must have been at sea for too long, and he has lost the spirit of exploration and adventure for a long time.

"Chief Inspector, I just want to ask you, going to the hinterland of the Dragon Triangle, will there really be the clues and evidence you want?" Captain Mo Quan said in a deep voice.

Chen Tianyu and Li Yiting glanced at each other and nodded cautiously: "At least 50% sure." ”

As soon as these words came out, the crew of the Lisha was in an uproar, this was obviously a stroke of luck? Captain Mo Quan did not have the slightest look of surprise.

He said unusually solemnly: "If we can find Captain Dongfang Yue, even if there is only 1% hope, we should give it a try." ”

His words were sonorous and powerful, and in an instant they suppressed the opponents of the Riza.

At this time, the setting sun was about to set on the old captain's wrinkled bronze face, revealing only a resolute expression, and everyone could not help but be in awe. [.]