Chapter 580 - 283: Black-on-Black (Part 1)
Don’t be fooled by how small the two buns are; they had received mecha gifts from Su Jiameng in the past, but they were all entrusted to Changxi under the pretense of being "too young." Every day, the two little guys could only drool over the photos of the mechas. Today, she mentioned giving them a composite mecha again...
"Mom’s so sneaky, we’ll probably end up not even getting a chance again..." Huaifeng muttered, then his head was promptly covered by his mom’s hand, which ruffled his hair with a bit of force. His cowlick drooped completely, and his hair became messy, "Mom——"
Su Jiameng laughed and said, "The composite mechas will definitely be custom-made for you, and you can even play with them when you’re bored."
Alright, even though mom’s promises often come late, she’s never broken one...
The two little guys immediately became as excited as if they were injected with adrenaline, filled with an eager anticipation that made Su Jiameng both amused and helpless.
Upon returning home, Su Jiameng received the latest news from Changxi, and her brows furrowed, "Yun Cuixi will secretly lead the Fifth Expeditionary Army in three days to eliminate the Green Wolf Star Thief Alliance? Three days... Isn’t that too rushed? Why the hurry?"
Changxi analyzed, "The more rushed they are, the more it leads others to speculate. Could there be some... secret involved?"
"That’s indeed possible... Keep monitoring! From Qiming Star to the base of the Qingqing Wolf Star Thief Alliance, it’s incredibly far. It seems like it should take several months on the surface, but what secrets the military might hold are unknown to outsiders. I think they probably have access to secret black holes or fissures that significantly shorten travel time..."
Su Jiameng abruptly laughed, saying, "But no matter how fast... can they beat me? Changxi, if there’s any new information, remember to let me know promptly. I’m curious to see what tricks they have up their sleeves!"
With that matter on hold for the time being, Su Jiameng aimed to resolve the situation with Yun Cuixi and the Green Wolf Star Thief Group in one go, naturally waiting for the main troops of the Fifth Expeditionary Army to reach the Star Thief Base before making a move. The waiting period would be a vacation for her.
Of course, even though it’s a vacation, there’s still plenty to do.
For example, the novel adaptation and Zhu Mengtong’s condition.
Compared to the former, the latter is of greater importance. Originally, when setting off for Blue Spirit Star in the Galaxy, she said she’d return in a month at most, but she managed it in less than twenty days. But Zhu Mengtong’s condition...
"So what, still not good?" Qiu Yexuan was quite concerned about this matter. She had been overseeing Zhu Mengtong’s recovery, meticulously analyzing every data change, which left Zhu Mengtong feeling all prickly... Well, who wouldn’t, being watched by a scientist enthusiastic about anatomical studies? Moreover, she’s female but shows such fervor...
"No, there’s still a long way to go... Zhu Mengtong’s telekinetic potential exceeds my initial estimations... It’s truly incredible. Even though it’s an acquired telekinesis, the potential is vast, and I find myself a tad envious..."
Su Jiameng shook her head, remarking with a sigh, "However, if things continue at this rate, after nurturing for a while longer, it should be barely enough... I won’t leave Qiming Star during this period, and I’ll handle this before I go."
Qiu Yexuan looked at her suspiciously, asking, "Have you come up with some new trick again?"
Su Jiameng responded with a smile, "In your opinion, what tricks could I possibly have? It’s merely... playing it by ear, waiting for the perfect moment for a decisive strike. Alright, if there’s nothing else, you should return to your lab; I’ve got work to do."
Having promised the two buns composite mechas, she naturally couldn’t let them down. Currently, there’s no market for composite mechas suitable for children, so she has to personally design and custom-make them!
She’s been busy with this matter for a couple of days, sketching draft after draft without finding one she was truly satisfied with. Qiu Yexuan, noticing her clumsy topic shift, couldn’t help but pout, disconnected the contact, and returned to her research world.
Once Su Jiameng finally came up with a relatively satisfactory design, on the Lansuo Planet, countless light-years away, a chaotic free-for-all battle had been raging for an entire day. The little poetic youth’s expertise in minerals was robust; the mineral vein he previously discovered, suspected to be Chongming Ore, was not only rich in reserves but also harbored another precious mineral vein!
Throughout the journey, Gu Ningxuan quietly played the role of a versatile fighter. None of the fierce beasts native to Lansuo Planet attacking them survived against him. Of course, Gu Ningxuan himself suffered heavy losses, sustaining severe injuries and a sharp decline in combat capabilities.
However, as a mercenary, he is bound to complete the employer’s task. When the mineral vein revealed itself, and the approximate reserves were estimated, the entire team gasped. Owning this vein was equivalent to holding immense capital!
If utilized appropriately, they could easily rise to power! Yet before the team could revel and plan the division of this windfall, Su Qixin stealthily signaled, and Gu Ningxuan closed his eyes, ignoring the previous agreement.
Su Qixin, full of anger, was about to scold Gu Ningxuan when he coldly remarked, "Human greed knows no bounds, akin to swallowing an elephant. Instead of plotting to eliminate your teammates and split this illicit wealth with outsiders... you should worry about your own life... Who gave you the confidence that your outsider ally would honor the original pact with you?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendations or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)