Han Ling thought that her words would successfully provoke Ansen.

But to everyone's surprise, Anson's expression merely changed, and he gave a forced, insincere smile as he said:

"Your words have many flaws."

The technological level of the Science City surpasses that of any intelligent species in the entire universe. We are the true authorities in the scientific community.

Furthermore, if intelligent races are truly that powerful, why would they need to beg the Tech City to exchange resources for new technologies?

The development of intelligent species faces bottlenecks, especially in the scientific field.

For example, the lifespan of the Zerg is only 500 years. Unless one is an extraordinary genius, it is likely that one will not be able to learn all the existing science and technology in a certain field in one's entire life.

The disadvantages of intelligent races are too obvious, don't you think?

Ansen and Han Ling's words were sharp and harsh; the two were locked in a fierce confrontation, each trying to stab the other in the heart.

Roderick, who was listening in, looked left and right. If he hadn't known their identities beforehand, he really wouldn't have been able to tell which one was the intelligent race.

Roderick realized that this Anson was probably not an ordinary receptionist.

Being able to produce emotional responses exactly like humans, this Anson is probably a technological creation at the level of a mastermind.

The atmosphere inside the aircraft became tense, and Roderick quickly stood up to smooth things over, saying with a smile:

"Alright, alright, cooperation leads to a win-win situation. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, so let's not compare."

Haha, you two calm down first, what you said makes sense.

Although the Zerg are an intelligent race, their lifespan limits their technological development.

The AI ​​in the science and technology city has unlimited life, so it can naturally continue to explore the field of science and technology.

However, the science city also has its drawbacks. For example, no matter how powerful the AI ​​is, it cannot deploy signal stations to every corner of the universe, so it needs the help of intelligent races to find energy resources.

Cooperation between us would be a better choice, wouldn't it?

Roderick's words eased the tension.

Han Ling turned her head and focused on looking out the window, no longer speaking.

Anson also fell silent.

Roderick smiled, looked at Anson, and naturally continued:

"Speaking of energy resources, I'm a little curious and would like to ask Mr. Ansen how long the resources we brought on board will last for the Science City."

Those resources were collected by the Zerg over thousands of years. Loading them also required a great deal of manpower.

"By the time the competition at the Science and Technology City ends, will all the resources be loaded and unloaded? Will we be able to leave directly in our warships?"

Upon hearing this, Anson blinked, seemingly deep in thought.

After a long pause, Anson finally spoke:

"Loading and unloading resources is very simple for the large machinery in the science and technology city."

After the competition, you can directly pilot your warship and leave.

Regarding your first question, I cannot answer it because resources are used for different purposes and consumed at different rates, so generalizations cannot be made.

Anson answered very seriously, and Roderick nodded, looking as if he had learned something, and started chatting with Anson.

The two chatted back and forth, and Anson's expression gradually became more cheerful under Roderick's flattery.

Han Ling continued to look out the window, seemingly feeling ostracized and isolated.

However, the reality is that Han Ling's eyes are closed, and he has already entered the mental dimension.

He and Roderick worked together to successfully extract a lot of useful information from Anson.

According to Zerg historical records, this Tech City conference typically lasted only three days.

In other words, within three days, the science and technology city will be emptied of resources brought by thousands of intelligent races, which is no small task.

If Han Ling infiltrates the competition and reclaims all the resources during the competition, even if the Science and Technology City discovers it, it will probably have to wait until after the competition.

At this moment, Han Ling was planning to expand his mental energy tendrils without stopping, while also searching for the locations of the marked resources.

However, after entering the mental dimension, Han Ling discovered that the technology city was not located on a planet at all!

Normal mental planes are gray, and each different colored block represents a substance.

For example, white represents celestial bodies, and every planet Han Ling saw was basically an irregular sphere.

But there was no white celestial body beneath their feet.

To be precise, they are floating in space.

There are no celestial bodies around the science city, creating a strange vacuum. Without celestial gravity or orbital paths, the science city seems to be frozen in this universe.

Han Ling suddenly realized why the technology in the science and technology city was developing so rapidly.

The absence of celestial gravity and gravitational fields during mechanical operation would greatly aid the experiment.

Moreover, there are no living things in the science city, so it doesn't need to breathe, and it certainly doesn't need a planet with an atmosphere.

It seems the air in the science city is synthetic, the gravity is simulated, and like those humanoid cities, it's something that's only activated at specific times.

After observing the surroundings for a while, Han Ling extended his spiritual power threads, wanting to explore the entire science and technology city.

Just as he was about to move forward, one spatial rift after another suddenly appeared above the science and technology city.

"Other interstellar races have come too?"

"I wonder how many intelligent races we'll meet this time."

"If there were a powerful race that could unite and work together to solve the problems that follow, that would be great."

"Wait! Something's not right!"

Suddenly, all of Han Ling's mental energy tendrils trembled, and then he quickly lunged towards the spatial rift above.

"Holy crap! Wasn't that the energy stone I marked?! And our warship! How did it suddenly disappear?!"

Han Ling was shocked and immediately manipulated several strands of mental energy to probe along the wormhole, seemingly trying to grab the energy stones.

However, he was a few steps too late.

The energy stones disappeared in an instant. To avoid having his mental tendrils cut, Han Ling quickly retracted them.

Han Ling stared at the wormhole in mid-air with suspicion and anxiety. He had some guesses about these wormholes.

These wormholes were opened not because intelligent races arrived.

Instead, the AI ​​of these tech cities were piloting their warships to escape, or rather, returning to the Zerg star system by the same route.

Thinking of the smile on Anson's face just now, and the bioelectroplasma cell technology he mentioned.

Han Ling had a bad feeling and quickly tried to recall what had happened since they met Ansen and his group.

After a long while, Han Ling's face turned ashen.

Since their meeting, only Roderick and Anson have shaken hands and exchanged words.

However, these 12 people rested for a whole day on that warship!

Stealing information would be an easy task for the AI ​​in the science and technology city!

Thinking of the consequences, Han Ling couldn't sit still any longer. He immediately withdrew from the mental dimension, blinked his sore eyes, looked at Ansen, and asked:

"How much longer until we reach the gathering place of the intelligent races?"

Anson was chatting with Roderick when he heard this, and he glanced at Han Ling:

"About ten minutes left."

Han Ling's expression darkened upon hearing this.