Chapter 109 Voting Rights

The next day, Bai Chenzhu was the first to wake up.

He thought it was Zhou Mengmeng knocking on the door, but he didn't expect that Xie Quan would also be there.

Xie Quan came here for two purposes: first, to thank Bai Chenzhu for saving him last time; and second, because the Belisaman aliens were very interested in people with superpowers.

Xie Quan believed that since Blue Star was already in such a state, it couldn't be underestimated any longer. Since Jiang Ye was the commander-in-chief of the superhuman team, it was the safest course of action for him to negotiate with these aliens.

“He’s resting.” Bai Chenzhu and Jiang Ye shared the same thought. He refused Xie Quan’s suggestion to see Jiang Ye. “He was seriously injured in the last battle with Kula and needs to recuperate. If the lord has anything to discuss, please come to see him later.”

Xie Quan sought out Jiang Ye simply to find someone to back him up. Since that was the case, theoretically anyone with decent abilities could be considered. Bai Chenzhu paused, then said, "If you don't have a better candidate to deal with them, I can recommend someone. Tang Zhao from the Ninth Ability Group, do you know him?"

After seeing Zhou Mengmeng and Xie Quan off, Bai Chenzhu closed the door. Jiang Ye was already sitting up in the room. He wasn't wearing a shirt, his body was wrapped in bandages, and he was sitting with his hands behind him on the bed. As soon as he saw Bai Chenzhu come in, he couldn't help but reach out to him.

Bai Chenzhu smiled and took his hand to sit down. She rubbed a large hand warmer against his back. Bai Chenzhu heard a sigh in her ear, "I woke up because I heard voices outside."

"Mengmeng came to bring food, and the lord came to ask you to deal with those aliens, but I declined," Bai Chenzhu summarized simply.

Jiang Ye didn't care. He hugged Bai Chenzhu and rubbed against the other's neck affectionately, only caring about the warmth in front of him. "Sleep with me a little longer?"

Jiang Ye slept on and off for several days before finally recovering. He was full of energy and didn't want to stay in bed as soon as he felt a little better. If Bai Chenzhu hadn't been watching over him, he would have run off to have fun long ago.

Before Jiang Ye could run out, Tang Zhao ran over first.

"Boss Jiang, you need to make a decision quickly! After those guys asked me to accompany them to investigate the mutants, they now want to test our abilities and mental strength!" Tang Zhao reported, now seeing every alien as a potential threat. "I have a feeling they're up to no good!"

Jiang Ye paused, stroked his chin, weighing the matter in his mind, and said aloud, "It's not as complicated as you think."

Testing supernatural abilities? Bai Chenzhu also found it strange, and he looked at Jiang Ye. Jiang Ye sat like a good boy and asked him, "Honey, can I go out now?"

Bai Chenzhu nodded, "But you have to take me with you."

"Of course, I can't do without you." Jiang Ye took his hand and shook it slightly.

They hadn't done anything, but their eyes were locked in a tender exchange, an atmosphere of intimacy that no one else could intrude upon. Tang Zhao turned away, awkwardly looking at the sky and the ground, refusing to look at them.

His appearance only fueled Jiang Ye's desire to show off, so he deliberately kissed Bai Chenzhu on the cheek with a loud "pop," as if he wanted to declare to the world that this was his person.

Poor Tang Zhao dared not stay any longer and ran away in a flash.

Bai Chenzhu saw through Jiang Ye's little scheme and couldn't help but pat his head with amusement. "Alright, you scared the little kid. Go see what happened."

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Xie Quan was negotiating with them in the conference room. The leader, the Belisaman alien, repeatedly stated, "It's just a simple test and won't harm your body."

Xie Quan was very cautious and did not agree immediately. Seeing Jiang Ye appear unharmed at the door, he was in a great mood and stood up. "Jiang Ye."

Jiang Ye greeted the group briefly, "Tang Zhao said you have some disagreements, so I came to see what's going on."

The blond, blue-eyed man sized up Jiang Ye and politely introduced himself: "Hello, I am Rashid."

"I've heard so much about you." Jiang Ye said this politely without batting an eye, but only Bai Chenzhu knew that he had no idea what the other person's name was.

Bai Chenzhu entered the room behind him, glancing at the people inside. There weren't many; on one side were several familiar lords of major bases, and on the other side were Rashid and four Belisaman aliens.

Bai Chenzhu had just looked at Rashid in the center when Jiang Ye pulled her to sit down.

Jiang Ye asked bluntly, "I heard you want to test our abilities?"

Rashid honestly replied, "That's right."

Jiang Ye asked, "Where is the data sent?"

Rashid said, "Uploaded to the Universal Alliance's database. This database is a collection of the abilities of all known planetary inhabitants..."

It then launched into a lengthy explanation.

Bai Chenzhu thought for the second time: Are all the Belisamanians so long-winded?

Jiang Ye interrupted it decisively, "Then let's test it."

"Jiang Ye!" Xie Quan called out his name, clearly disagreeing with his idea.

This is normal. After the incident with the Anaret aliens, the Blue Star people have realized the terrifying nature of the alien races. Even a small experiment by them can shatter a low-level civilization into pieces.

Therefore, everyone's vigilance towards alien races is always high, and even though the winged person in front of them seems to be gentle, no one present dares to gamble.

They can't afford to gamble anymore.

Jiang Ye simply wanted to follow the lead of the foreign tribes and see how things would develop. He tilted his head in confusion and looked at Xie Quan. Xie Quan frowned and looked back at him, signaling with his eyes that he should be more careful in making his decision.

Rashid looked at the two of them, waiting to see what would happen.

At this moment, Bai Chenzhu, who was observing, suddenly spoke up and asked, "Why do we need to measure it? It won't make any difference if we don't measure it, will it?"

Jiang Ye seemed to understand something, slapped his palm, and said exaggeratedly, "That's right, then let's not test it, it won't affect anything anyway."

He looked at Rashid and said, "If we are not safe, will you side with those insects?"

Frankly, the term "insects" reflects human prejudice against the Anarat aliens. Apart from their wings, which are somewhat similar to those of arthropods on Earth, they are not similar in any other way.

However, Rashid did not correct Jiang Ye's pronunciation. It interlaced its fingers, folded its broad wings behind it, and obediently tucked them behind its back.

It said frankly, "Of course not. As the monitors of twelve low-level civilization planets, we would never bend the law for personal gain. You can rest assured that we have already reported Anaret's evil deeds, and now we just need to wait for a response."

"However..." it changed its tone, "Do you know that to assess a planet's civilization, besides the planet's own resources, we also need to look at the abilities of its race? The Anaret roam the interstellar space and build laboratories at will, simply because of the strong bodies of their warriors and their alluring mental power."

Xie Quan had never encountered such a statement before, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

The planet's own resources, and the race's abilities? Bai Chenzhu looked down at his palm. He suddenly looked up at Rashid, who seemed to sense something and met his gaze gently with his clear blue eyes.

As their eyes met, two invisible forces collided silently, not violently, but merely as a test. After a brief collision, they dissipated into the air.

Bai Chenzhu withdrew his spiritual energy after his failed attempt.

He wanted to 'see' whether Rashid had mental power and the strength of it, but Rashid answered him frankly.

With a glance from Rashid, the men behind him closed the door and stood guard outside.

The people inside the room were pounding with fear, watching it warily. Rashid simply said, "You were once helpless, but now you have achieved a miracle through your superpowers. This is your only advantage now."

“To be honest, while helping the weak is our duty, I could have left after reporting it. You wouldn’t want to see a reply from Anaret during the vacuum period before the Alliance’s notification arrives,” Rashid said with a gentle smile.

Bai Chenzhu seemed to see the fox's tail swaying behind it, lazily flicking back and forth.

He glanced down at Jiang Ye, who had his arms crossed, and wanted to bend down and talk to him, but in front of everyone and with everyone looking serious, he couldn't make any small movements.

Bai Chenzhu felt her cuff being tugged, and she noticed Jiang Ye's fingers.

Jiang Ye secretly squeezed his wrist repeatedly, but said seriously, "This is great. You have something to ask of us, and so do we, so let's be frank and not guess. What's the price for our help?"

Bai Chenzhu was also very curious about this question.

What could possibly be of interest to someone on such a dilapidated planet?

He had considered countless possibilities and anticipated all the reactions from the human elite, but he never expected Rashid to say so casually, "One vote."

Everyone present was just as puzzled as Bai Chenzhu, and could even be said to be quite surprised by this answer that exceeded their expectations.

Xie Quan, acting as the representative, asked, "What ballot?"

What is that thing?

“Every hundred years, the Interstellar Alliance will elect seven permanent star races to jointly handle interstellar events…” Rashid began another long speech.

Bai Chenzhu rubbed the bridge of his nose; he roughly understood what Rashid meant.

The Interstellar Alliance handles interplanetary affairs. Powerful races inevitably dream of ruling the universe. They once fought each other to gain a voice, but later reached an agreement: to elect seven star races to jointly handle interstellar affairs.

These seven star races are often synonymous with powerful interstellar races, holding high status and mutually restraining each other. While the Anarettes are universally despised, they are among the leading candidate star races.

The Belisaman race, to which Rashid belongs, has become increasingly powerful in recent years, taking on many tasks and resolving many disputes. They are known for their fairness and justice, all for the sake of the once-in-a-century Alliance permanent Star Clan vote.

Jiang Ye secretly hooked his palm.

Bai Chenzhu snapped out of her reverie, clenched her fist, and suddenly gripped his nimble fingers.

Rashid said, “Low-level civilizations have no voting rights and are not even aware of the Alliance’s existence, just like you were in the past. However, the Alliance still sends out fixed monitors to prevent higher civilizations from bullying and annexing weaker civilizations. For example, the current conflict between you and Anaret is a case in point. As monitors, we are actually very willing to help you rebuild your home, whether it is assisting you in going to the Interstellar Court or fighting for compensation from Anaret…”

It smiled at Xie Quan, trying to convey goodwill, "If possible, 'we' can be good friends."

The implication is that Earth is now qualified to be a formal member of the Interstellar Alliance and has the right to vote, so Rashid is offering to help them rebuild their home in exchange for votes.

Xie Quan's expression was inscrutable, and Jiang Ye suddenly laughed, which aroused Rashid's suspicion.

He waved his hand and cleared his throat, "I was so happy, I couldn't help it."

He secretly pressed down on the fingertips that were sliding around on his wrist. The fingertips lightly touched his skin, playfully, like a feather brushing against him, causing waves of tingling and itching.

Jiang Ye wanted to go back. Xie Quan was there to support him, and besides fighting, he just wanted to stay with Bai Chenzhu.

Bai Chenzhu had no idea what he was thinking, and was trying hard to suppress her pouting lips because she had secretly won a round back.

Rashid's answer of offering help in exchange for votes truly surprised everyone present.

For Rashid, votes might be important. But for the people of Earth, who are now surrounded by powerful enemies, mutated monsters, and ruins, those votes are far too intangible.

Using it to gain the help of a powerful race is the best deal imaginable. As for the future? That's a matter for future generations to consider.

Getting back to the main point, Rashid said, "Although the appearance of superhumans—especially those with psychic abilities—is enough to determine the planet's level, further evaluation is still needed."

It looked at everyone present and said, “Perhaps we can simplify the process. The lowest known level of mental strength is that of ordinary humans. So where is the highest level of superpowers among Earthlings? You can choose to send a few people to collect data for us.”

“By the way, the sooner this is done, the better,” Rashid emphasized.

Jiang Ye asked, "Why?"

Rashid made no attempt to hide his purpose, saying sincerely, "After uploading the data, we need to go through the planetary evaluation process, and we have to make it in time for the vote."

Its frank and open attitude was not annoying; on the contrary, it earned the trust of the people of Earth.

Bai Chenzhu thought the meeting was over and that they would search for candidates afterward, but Xie Quan said, "In that case, there's no need to look anymore. Jiang Ye will suffice."

All the Blue Star people present turned their attention to Jiang Ye.

Since the goal is the highest possible number, more people aren't necessarily better. Xie Quan said, "I wouldn't dare say he's the most powerful one, but he's definitely one of the top ability users on Blue Star."

The others, considering Jiang Ye's identity as Commander-in-Chief, unanimously agreed.

This is indeed the most powerful superhuman they can think of right now.

Rashid was anxious, and they were even more anxious, eager to immediately advance the process of rebuilding their homeland. Their top priority was uploading data and obtaining the latest planetary rating. Only then would they have the power to vote, the initiative, and the chance to reach a deal with Belisaman.

This is a new beginning, and it is of great significance.