I imagine he has either abandoned the area or decided to hole up with his merchandise.

[ And the way she says it is particularly derisive. Their target is clearly a coward, no matter where he's ended up, and given what he's been peddling, Gamora won't be sorry to see him dealt with.

She jerks her chin towards the end of the warehouse – the location for the dealer's storeroom, according to their intel. ]

We can press forward, and the others can cover the back exit.