Chapter 1917 - 1510: Feeding 2 (Second Update)
Su Mo’s expression froze when he heard the words of the Creator·Swallower, and he immediately realized that Xiao Shi was heartbroken over the energy crystals.
He smiled at Xiao Shi and said, "Don’t be upset, it’s just a small amount."
"No way, all of these are mine."
The Creator·Swallower said angrily.
"It’s just like when a friend joins you, you give them a little candy to make them happy. This is called ’Sacrificing a child to catch a wolf.’"
"Slaughter it!"
"Stop it, if it can be tamed, why kill it? Besides, it’s quite obedient."
Su Mo quickly persuaded.
"Hmph!"
The Creator·Swallower snorted angrily in response.
"Just give it a little, there’s still plenty on the ship."
Su Mo, feeling a bit guilty, persuaded.
The Creator·Swallower angrily fell silent, which was an indirect admission.
Seeing the Creator·Swallower relent, Su Mo turned and said to Sun Duoxiang, "Go and fetch some Level 6 energy crystals."
"Okay!"
Sun Duoxiang quickly responded.
After a while, a heap of Level 6 energy crystals was brought over and piled in front of Xiao Lan.
Xiao Lan opened its massive mouth and devoured it all, along with the ground. Its wounds began to heal rapidly, and it happily let out a series of cries.
It didn’t forget to nudge its head against Su Mo, acting very well-behaved.
"Good boy."
Su Mo, in a good mood, reached out and patted Xiao Lan’s head repeatedly.
Just then, Domak came running over from afar, excitedly running over to sneak a bite of the meat mountain.
Xiao Lan, whose head was being stroked by Su Mo, quietly lifted a toe and pressed it on Domak.
Domak, who was sneaking a bite, was immediately pinned to the ground, crying out in panic.
Xiao Lan then turned its head and took a big bite of the meat mountain, as if declaring all this was its own.
Seeing this scene, Su Mo couldn’t help but chuckle, and said to Xiao Lan.
"Looks like you do eat, just a bit picky, but protective of food when it counts."
Xiao Lan let out a cry toward Su Mo.
Su Mo chuckled and said immediately.
"Alright, let Domak go."
Xiao Lan obediently lifted its toe.
Domak quickly scurried over to Su Mo and, pointing to the food, babbled like a wronged child.
"Alright, don’t be upset, you won’t miss out."
Domak began to calm down after hearing that.
Su Mo said to Domak and Xiao Lan, "You two get along from now on, and don’t cause trouble. You have no idea how hard it is to feed you both, you eat more than I can afford."
Domak and Xiao Lan both nodded in response.
Just then, Ma Ke came over piloting a mecha and said to Su Mo.
"Boss, Xiao Lan’s cave has been tidied up and decorated a bit."
"Alright, got it."
Su Mo nodded in response.
Then Su Mo said to Xiao Lan, "Come, let me show you your lair."
Xiao Lan immediately got up obediently and followed Su Mo.
Before long, they arrived at Xiao Lan’s cave, which had been tidied up, with all the trash cleared out. Ma Ke and others had also used tools to smooth down the jagged corners of the cave walls.
Clusters of energy crystal flowers were placed throughout the cave.
It gave the entire cave a fresh new look.
"How about it? Looks good, right?"
Su Mo said to Xiao Lan.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Lan was very happy and kept chirping at Su Mo.
"As long as you’re satisfied. I originally thought about taking you away, but you’re just too big, there’s no place to keep you, so you’ll have to stay here for now, and help watch over this mining area. Once my fortress is fixed up, I’ll find a big place for you, and you’ll have a home."
Su Mo said cheerfully, having already planned for the future.
Xiao Lan nodded continuously in response, in high spirits.
Su Mo also showed a bright smile, feeling everything was on track now.
What’s left is to slowly excavate.
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Kalenants Star Sea·Observer’s New Space Station.
Inside a command room of a disc-shaped space station.
A middle-aged man with graying temples, wearing a Star Ring City captain’s uniform, holding a cup, was sipping herbal tea while blowing.
At this moment, a young and capable female lieutenant walked over to him and said, "Officer Benke, it’s so late, aren’t you going to rest?"
"As you get older, you don’t sleep well. What’s the point of sleeping so long? Plus, we’re currently in a period of turmoil; I’m not at ease, so I prefer to keep watch personally."
Benke replied with a smile.
"Sigh, I still don’t understand why in the midst of negative energy tides and monstrous surges, Lord Icaroya remains so demanding."
The female lieutenant sighed.
"Mina, don’t discuss these things. As military personnel, it’s our duty to obey orders and do our jobs."
Benke’s smile froze slightly, then he replied.
Mina initially wanted to say more, but swallowed her words.
Just then, the central control system suddenly issued an alert.
"Alert: Distress signal received!"
Benke and the others were taken aback, then quickly stood up and said, "Lock onto the signal source!"
"Activating long-range optical equipment and capturing now!"
"Capture successful, imaging underway!"
...
In an instant, a holographic image appeared, showing the dark starry sky where a severely damaged Fake V Generation Pure Mechanical Mecha·Shadow was drifting.
The entire right arm of the mecha was missing, and only one mechanical wing was left, rendering it nearly incapacitated.
"Quick, connect the communication!"
Benke hurriedly instructed.
"Yes!"
Mina replied instantly.
The communication was soon established. Benke immediately spoke.
"This is the Observer’s New Space Station, Kalenants Star Sea, stationed by Star Ring City. I am Captain Benke, who am I speaking to?"
"Help, help... I am Captain Garrett."
A weak, hoarse, and intermittent voice responded from the communication channel.
"Captain Garrett?"
Benke was stunned, and immediately checked the handheld device for information. He quickly discovered that this officer’s name was marked in grey, indicating a missing officer. Benke quickly assured him.
"Hang in there, we’re coming to rescue you immediately!"
...
Over an hour later, a rescue ship reached the designated region in space and successfully retrieved the distressed mecha back to the hangar.
The awaiting medical team immediately climbed up and opened the cockpit.
Inside, a pale-faced, extremely emaciated officer lay weakly, with a few empty nutrition bar wrappers scattered beside him.
"Save, save me!"
Captain Garrett said with difficulty.
"Quick, lift him out, start the nutrient infusion...."
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