Injecting the venom was only the first step; she needed to take this step to rescue the hostage.

A few minutes later, the area where Chi Xia was injected with the venom remained completely intact.

The alien who injected her with venom turned and said something to the leader alien, who then raised his hand and the chains binding the hostage broke one by one.

However, even after the chains were broken and the hostages were freed, they still stood there, their eyes lifeless, without moving an inch.

Chi Xia frowned and said loudly to the hostages, "You are free. This ship behind you will take you back to the Empire. The Empire has restored order, and you can be well taken care of there and live a normal life!"

However, her words went unanswered, and the hundreds of hostages remained completely silent.

They seemed to have had their souls ripped out, leaving only empty shells standing there.

Chi Xia looked at the aliens with a puzzled expression. The leading alien shrugged and said, "It's not that we're refusing to let them go, but that they refuse to go with you."

These hostages couldn't possibly be unwilling to leave. Either the aliens used their powers to control them, or they had been subjected to inhuman torture and were warned by the aliens before they arrived, which is why they were indifferent to the word "freedom."

Chi Xia thought for a moment and then addressed the crowd: "We were sent by the President of the Empire, Han Junche. General Han Zheng is also on his way, and Mr. Mei is waiting for you in the Empire. As long as you board this ship, you will arrive in the Empire safely!"

Chi Xia specifically pointed out Han Junche and Han Zheng for Shao Xuelian's sake. As long as Shao Xuelian wasn't controlled by aliens using their powers, she would definitely react when she heard these two names.

She even specifically mentioned Mr. Mei, because everyone on the entire planet Blue Star, except those living deep in the mountains, knows Mr. Mei.

Regardless of any warnings these hostages received before arriving, Mr. May's credibility was enough to rouse their will to survive.

As expected, as soon as Chi Xia finished speaking, the crowd finally stirred, and their previously lifeless eyes gradually regained their sparkle.

A middle-aged woman stepped out from the crowd and said to Chi Xia, "I'll go with you."

She spoke the Imperial language. Although she was so thin that she looked unrecognizable, the beauty mark between her eyebrows still revealed her identity. She was none other than Shao Xuelian.

Chi Xia nodded to her, and Shao Xuelian took a step and walked towards Chi Xia step by step.

As soon as Shao Xuelian made a move, all the other hostages turned their attention to her, awaiting her fate.

Chi Xia and Qin Zhao focused their attention on the aliens, only glancing at Shao Xuelian as she approached out of the corner of their eyes.

One step, two steps, three steps, closer and closer...

As Shao Xuelian left, the alien's face grew increasingly somber. Just as Shao Xuelian was about to reach Chi Xia's side, the leading alien suddenly raised his hand.

Chi Xia and Qin Zhao's attention was already focused on them. As soon as he moved, Qin Zhao immediately pulled Shao Xuelian over, and Chi Xia rushed forward to shield Shao Xuelian behind him, looking up coldly at the alien leader.

"What do you mean by this?" Chi Xia said coldly, "Could it be that your planet doesn't even have concepts like keeping promises and integrity?!"

The alien leader scoffed, "Honesty and keeping promises? You ants are not worthy of such a title!"

Oh!

You insignificant ants, how dare you!