Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 1333 - 1338: Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Sea

Chapter 1333: Chapter 1338: Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Sea

Why stay at a hotel and book a ticket for a few days later?

The reason is quite simple: Yang Yi isn’t actually afraid of the ordinary police finding him.

Though the United States seems calm on the surface, there’s a storm brewing underneath. Secret organizations like the Grey-cloaked People and Cleaners don’t have many people; even if they want to find Yang Yi, they’d largely rely on the U.S. authorities.

The death of a CIA deputy director with real power would be an extremely sensational event for the entire intelligence system of the United States. Whether it’s the CIA or the Department of Homeland Security, they must now be working at full capacity to ferret out Yang Yi, who, even if not the perpetrator, certainly has a significant connection.

But the intelligence agencies have limited manpower, and although they would indeed enlist police assistance, the fact is, while the police are good at catching ordinary criminals, apprehending a highly experienced spy is really beyond their capability.

Therefore, technologies like facial recognition, iris recognition, and fingerprint identification are the main tools for finding a needle in a haystack when manpower is insufficient.

Airports are definitely under heavy surveillance, with who knows how many agents specifically counter-espionage operatives actively searching for Yang Yi’s trace. Any unusual activity will surely be scrutinized both in the open and in the shadows.

Yang Yi has a private plane, but he absolutely can’t use it now. He has to leave not only by commercial flight but also with countless eyes watching his every move.

It’s impossible to buy a ticket at the airport at the last minute and just fly away. Why? Because people who purchase international long-distance flight tickets at the airport must be inspected.

Yang Yi has a false identity, and he intends to use it to book a ticket for two days later. For an average person, booking a ticket in advance is much cheaper than buying one at the last minute. Moreover, going on a long trip is a big deal, and it’s unrealistic to expect someone to leave without any preparations at all. Therefore, it’s normal to reserve a ticket. Though it takes time, it’s a lot safer. Given the current situation, a ticket for two days later isn’t the focus of major concern; those departing imminently are.

Booking a ticket over the phone, Yang Yi and Anton moved into a low-budget, clean chain hotel renowned for its cost-effectiveness, one after the other.

For the time being, no matter the rising tides outside, Yang Yi stayed there without moving.

Currently, Yang Yi has only one fatal weakness.

If Yang Yi plans to go into hiding peacefully, he indeed would be safe, but the issue is he needs to go to Europe, and he has to carry that cross-like object with him, and this is his biggest weakness.

The key is how to hide this object, to carry it onto the plane without it being discovered.

It’s not exactly big, but it’s not small either. It will definitely be detected during security checks. Perhaps the CIA doesn’t know of its existence, but the Grey-cloaked People definitely do; there are probably countless eyes searching for it.

The cross, to be precise the cross piece, was placed on the table, and Yang Yi and Anton stared at this distressing object with worry.

"What to disguise it as..."

Yang Yi thought for a long time, finally shook his head helplessly and said, "It definitely can’t be disguised as a battery. Batteries are already subjected to strict checks on planes, and this thing is heavy, so disguising it as anything isn’t easily hidden."

This disguise can’t just be putting it in a box. It has to pass through X-ray without arousing any suspicion, which honestly, is quite hard to achieve.

Anton thought for a long time, finally shrugged helplessly and said, "We can only separate people from goods."

"Hmm?"

"We send this item separately, don’t carry it with us. We get to Europe first and only retrieve it after it arrives; that’s our only option."

Being stopped by airport security facilities, Yang Yi felt somewhat amused and exasperated.

The risk of carrying it is high, but this thing is too important. Not having it with him makes Yang Yi uneasy.

Seeing Yang Yi hesitate, Anton whispered, "I know how important this thing is, but you have to understand that at this time, being discovered while carrying it is actually more dangerous."

Yang Yi frowned and said, "Yes, but the issue is the CIA only wants to find me. They probably don’t know about this thing’s existence. Maybe the Grey-cloaked People don’t have the power to monitor every security checkpoint."

Anton spread his hands and said, "That’s a dangerous thought. We can’t underestimate the determination of the Grey-cloaked People. The main thing is, do you know to what extent the Grey-cloaked People can operate in the United States? Suppose they really can monitor every checkpoint? Technically, that’s not too difficult."

Yang Yi knew Anton had a point, and the trouble was that Anton’s point was powerful and troubling.

Thinking deeply for a long time, Yang Yi finally said, "Now, we can board the plane and leave without difficulty, but how can we send this thing to Europe safely without it being discovered?"

"Very simple, ship it."

"Ship it?"

Yang Yi looked surprised. Anton nodded and said, "Yes, shipping is slow, but precisely because it’s slow, it’s the safest method. We disguise the object and package it with other goods in a container and ship it to a port in Europe. We just have to be there to receive it."

"Have you done it before?"

Anton shook his head but then said, "It’s a method we commonly use. Unless someone inspects every container and examines every piece of cargo, we can surely get it to Europe safely. And once it’s in Europe, the rest is easy."

Yang Yi pondered for a long time, finally nodded, understanding the principle that speed and haste do not lead to success. A slow but relatively safe way to send something out was the most appropriate solution.

Currently, Yang Yi has people outside to help him. Brian can assist and help with many things outside, and so can Black Devil. Grevatov said that as long as Yang Yi needs help, Black Devil can do many things for him. Having these people around makes things much easier.

That is to say, as long as Yang Yi is willing to separate people from goods, he can leave the United States confidently and openly.

"Alright, we’ll disguise the item and ship it to Europe. Now, how should we disguise it?"

Anton said without hesitation, "Of course as machine parts, car parts, or some large machinery, even mixed in with a heap of parts. It depends on what’s convenient."

Yang Yi no longer hesitated, nodding, "Good, that’s decided! Let’s find a suitable container right now. It doesn’t matter where it goes, as long as it gets out of the United States, it will be much easier."