"Perhaps you also know this, it's the gem on your wrist."

Lessos pointed at the bracelet on Bai Yan's hand. He noticed it when he saw Bai Yan.

This tear stone was actually made into a bracelet. If it weren't for that gem, Blue Planet would have ceased to exist long ago, let alone the current interstellar era.

Bai Yan looked at the bracelet on his wrist, the black, gold and red stone were all integrated into one.

He knew that the gem contained unknown energy, which would dissipate over time, just like the one in the Bai family's secret room.

only......

"How much is this?"

In addition to the three in his hands, there is also one at the auction and one from Bai Qinghan. There shouldn't be more, right?

Cheng Yu was also curious. He didn't want to admit that this thing was his. Why was it so common on the street and everywhere?

"There are only two old ones, the one from Bai Qinghan and the one from the auction. They should both be in your hands now."

The one at the auction was the largest, but it was no longer of any use as the energy inside had long been used up.

"I thought this thing was just as valuable as the mermaid's tears." Bai Lishu suddenly felt that he was superficial. After all, any gem contains different energies.

Some are due to crystal structure, piezoelectric effect and thermo-pressure effect, while others are due to the effects of specific elements.

Also, it contains radiation.

That's because some minerals have been buried in the ground for too long and have undergone radioactive decay in nature, releasing radiation.

Otherwise, there would be no elders teaching us not to pick up stones from the mountains and forests.

"The energy in the tearstone is actually similar to radiation. Over a long period of time, it can damage the human DNA and cause genetic mutations, and have hereditary effects. However, the difference is that it can adapt to the human body and produce non-harmful mutations."

This was the result of their later research.

"Is this harmful to his body?" Bai Yan didn't care about those messy things.

"Strictly speaking, there are. Brother Cheng Yu died young not only because of his injuries, but also because the two gems overdrew his body. To put it in a more mysterious way, the Tear Stone is equivalent to blood essence."

Lessos's words made the atmosphere instantly quiet, and everyone's eyes involuntarily focused on Cheng Yu.

Bai Yan's face darkened completely. He slowly tightened the bracelet on his wrist, with an unfathomable gloom in his eyes.

Seeing the solemn and cold air all over him, Cheng Yu took his hand and squeezed it, silently comforting him.

Bai Yan felt a gentle pinch on his wrist and looked down at Cheng Yu, his stern eyes softening slightly.

He didn't say anything, but held Cheng Yu's hand tightly in his palm, and forced a smile at the corner of his mouth.

"However, as long as nothing happens that causes him to have major emotional fluctuations, the Tear Stone will not appear again. In fact, if you, General, hadn't gone to pick up Brother Cheng Yu, we would have sent someone to bring him here, but..."

Lessos paused, guilt and self-blame flashing in his eyes.

Ultimately, it's human selfishness. Everyone back then owed Cheng Yu an apology, and everyone who is alive now owes him a thank you.

"It's just that we are too afraid to experience despair again." Facing the despair of having our families torn apart and the despair of being powerless.

"Is fear of despair an excuse to sacrifice others?" Bai Yan's tone was calm, yet contained a chilling coldness.

Lessos met Bai Yan's gaze and did not look away for a long time.

He spoke slowly, his voice hoarse: "General, I can't defend my decision back then, nor do I want to hide anything. Regarding my use of Brother Cheng Yu, we..."

Before Lesos could finish, Cheng Yu interrupted him, "No need to say more."

There is no point in apologizing for things in the past.

"Let's talk about my father." Bai Yan changed the subject.

He understood Cheng Yu. Being able to let go of the past did not necessarily mean that his past self could forgive those who hurt him.

After going through so much hardship to finally get through all the hardships, the past is no longer important to Cheng Yu.

"Bang!"

Just as Lessos was about to continue talking, the base's alarm suddenly sounded and red light flashed on the wall.

[Invasion warning, mutants are gathering in large numbers, please prepare for battle.] A cold mechanical voice sounded.

"Walk!"

Lessos and the other orcs quickly became alert.

"Mutant?" Bai Lishu's half-closed blue eyes were filled with excitement, and he followed.

Through the monitor, you can see a dense crowd of people like doomsday zombies constantly hitting the metal wall.

"Oh my, are these humans, monsters, or half and half?" Bai Lishu felt a little itchy.

She originally thought that she would have a great time coming here to find her dad, but unexpectedly, she didn't get anything to play with and was very angry. She was still depressed because she didn't unlock the suspension cabin downstairs.

"Where are the high-pressure nuclear blasters you used against us yesterday?" It would be a waste not to use them. If she hadn't been in a hurry, she would have wanted to install them on the battleship. What a pity.

The orc next to him made way for him.

Bai Lishu took over the console, adjusted the range and angle, and pressed the button.

The blue laser beam tore through the void, penetrated the air, and accurately hit the center of the mutant. The mutant was turned into ashes, the energy spread, and a circle of mutants were knocked to the ground.

Then the knocked-down mutant stood up again at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Wow, there's something that can't be killed?" Bai Lishu became even more excited.

"These mutants are Demanders. They become like this for a short period of time after death. The only way to kill them completely is to molecularize them. If you leave behind a limb, even a right arm, they can reassemble into a new, even more powerful mutant."

Lessos was particularly troubled by them. Who would have thought that the Demande people, who had difficulty surviving in life, would have such a strong ability to split after death.

"Tsk, their young are prone to premature death. You should think that it's because the energy they absorb from outside is not enough to meet the energy they need to store, so they are prone to premature death. However, after death, they will quickly use this energy to repair and regenerate their bodies."

Bai Lishu kindly explained to him while operating the high-pressure nuclear bomber.

After firing laser beams continuously but failing to kill many people, Bai Lishu switched to another long-range high-temperature beam gun.

Reduced to ashes!

Cool!

Cheng Yu was watching from the side and felt excited. He also wanted to play.

"Want to play?" Bai Yan saw it and asked him with his head down.

His body leaned forward a bit, so it was hard not to see.

Cheng Yu nodded.

Bai Yan kicked Bai Lishu's chair and gave her a look.

......

have to.

Bai Lishu stood up to make room, walked back to Opp, sat on his lap, hugged him, and acted like an ostrich again.

——

Sister Shu: What does ostrich-like dependence mean? You'd better explain it to me, okay?

Mother: Aba Aba Aba

Sister Shu clenched her fists and became manic online.

Mother: Opp baby, save the dog's life!!!