Chapter 142 Because of Him

"What do you want to do?" Sheng Heng turned sideways, putting some distance between him and Ye Chen.

"Don't be nervous." Ye Chen smiled and calmly picked his favorite food at the buffet counter. "I'm really just traveling."

"If you're just traveling, you don't have to follow me back to the capital planet, and you don't have to reveal your identity to me." After a brief moment of tension, Sheng Heng quickly calmed down. At this time, they were all on the spaceship flying to the capital planet, and Ye Chen couldn't do anything. Moreover, as far as he knew, the Youmu Corps never robbed civilian spaceships, and generally only robbed the Federation's transport warships.

"I do have something to discuss with you." Ye Chen admitted it frankly. He revealed his identity just for the sake of the conversation that followed.

The confusion in Sheng Heng's eyes became even greater. He couldn't imagine what Ye Chen could ask him for, especially in his capacity as the military advisor of the Youmu Legion.

"Has your Ares Corps recently developed a new weapon specifically for hunting low-level Zerg?" Ye Chen asked.

"You placed spies in our legion?"

"This is not a difficult task. The Ares Legion recruits new soldiers every year. Not only your Ares Legion, but the other two legions also have our spies. I have put a lot of effort into you, and I have used the best mecha warriors of our Youmu." Ye Chen said shamelessly.

"..." Sheng Heng.

Although Sheng Heng was speechless, he also knew what Ye Chen had not said. If the legion wanted to maintain its combat effectiveness, it must continue to accept new recruits. It was not surprising that spies from other legions would appear. In the legion, soldiers with strong combat effectiveness would always be reused and promoted.

"This weapon was designed by Yan Hao, right?" Ye Chen said again.

Sheng Heng's sharp eyes flashed with a cold light, and he was like a lion ready to pounce. As long as the prey in front of him made the slightest movement, he would extend his claws without hesitation.

"Don't look at me like that, I'll be scared." Although Ye Chen said this, his expression didn't show much fear. "If I wanted to do something to Yan Hao, wouldn't it be better if I didn't show up at the hospital and let him die from a mental outburst?"

"There are no more than five people in the Ares Corps who know about the weapons, and none of these five people can be spies."

"Are you so sure?" Ye Chen asked back.

Sheng Heng looked at him coldly, without saying a word, but there was no doubt in his eyes. Among these five people, the third brother was the father and his son, and the remaining two were the director of the mecha manufacturing department and an uncle who had followed his father through life and death and saved his father more than once, so there would be no problem with these two people.

"Okay, I guessed about Yan Hao's situation." Ye Chen said, "A few months ago, the video of you controlling a mimic mecha to kill a level nine Zerg alone went viral throughout the Federation, and you became the Federation's number one gigolo."

Sheng Heng's mouth twitched.

"So I was very curious about this person who could make the second young master of the God of War Legion live a gigolo. This curiosity made me unable to help but do some more research. It just so happened that some time ago, Yan Hao went to the Mecha Association to assess his level. On the certificate of the sixth-level mecha manufacturer, the famous instructor was actually Mr. Pang Tianhe. Mr. Pang is a figure as famous as Mr. Zhong, and he is best at weapon design. And what's even more coincidental is that you returned to the God of War Legion's base within two days, and then a new weapon appeared in the God of War Legion. I think it should be reasonable."

Sheng Heng had no way to refute. Should he blame his younger brother for being too dazzling?

"What exactly do you want to do?" Sheng Heng asked.

"I want that batch of new weapons." Ye Chen said.

"Impossible!" Sheng Heng refused without a second thought. Those were weapons. Ye Chen was an interstellar pirate, and the Ares Corps was the regular army of the Federation. What would it mean for the army to sell weapons to interstellar pirates?

"Don't get excited yet, listen to me." Ye Chen was about to speak, but more passengers came in to get food, so he stopped talking, looked around, pointed to a place in the corner and said, "Let's go over there and talk slowly."

The two of them walked to the corner with their plates. As soon as they sat down, Ye Chen pressed a silver button on the table, and then a transparent soundproof barrier rose up, enveloping them. In an instant, the surroundings fell into silence.

"We, the Youmu Corps, have never robbed civilians or caravans. We only robbed federal transport ships. Moreover, we have been robbing for so many years, but the Federation has never taken any coercive measures against us. Do you know why?" Ye Chen went straight to the point.

"Because although you robbed transport ships, you never took emergency supplies, and you never robbed during war." For a group of pirates, the best thing to do is to take advantage of the situation, but the Youmu Legion never took action when the Federation was defending against the Zerg.

"This is just one of the reasons. There is another reason..." Ye Chen paused and continued, "The Federation needs us to resist the Zerg."

Sheng Heng was puzzled.

"Rather than saying that we stole those supplies, it would be better to say that the Federation deliberately asked us to steal them."

"What do you mean?" Sheng Heng asked.

"The Youmu Legion has been across the X galaxy for a hundred years and can even control a planet. You don't think that the Federation can't defeat us, do you?" Ye Chen said.

"I heard from my father that your Youmu Corps has nearly 10,000 mecha warriors and no less than six battleships, which is equivalent to the combat power of the Federation stationed on two planets. If the Federation attacks you, although it will eventually succeed, the casualties will definitely be heavy. In addition, you never harass passing civilians. Although you robbed some supplies, you did not cause any great damage to the Federation. In comparison, sending troops to attack you will result in greater losses, so we let you block the X galaxy." Sheng Heng said.

"This is just the official line. In fact, the Federation would like us to stay in Galaxy X forever." Ye Chen sneered.

"Gang?" Sheng Heng noticed Ye Chen's choice of words.

"That's right. In fact, the Federation is using us as an army." Ye Chen said, "Because as long as we stay in Star Region X, the Zerg will not be able to break through the defense line there."

Sheng Heng frowned and recalled the distribution of the Federation's forces. The Federation's forces were distributed according to the number of local Zerg. Generally, where there were more Zerg, there would be more troops stationed, and where there were fewer Zerg, there would naturally be fewer troops. Galaxy X was the place with the least number of Federation troops stationed.

Sheng Heng understood, and his eyes brightened as he looked at Ye Chen: "So the supplies you just said you robbed were actually given to you by the Federation?"

"That's right. When we rob, we will even tell the soldiers in charge of escorting what supplies we are short of. For example, we are short of energy blocks. Then the next transport ship will definitely be loaded with energy blocks." Ye Chen said.

"Is that so?" Although Sheng Heng was surprised, he soon understood the Federation's intention. Sending troops to attack the Youmu Legion would result in both sides being hurt. Sending some supplies from time to time and asking them to help resist the Zerg was almost a disguised way of recruiting them. It was also extremely cost-effective. After all, as the Federation's army, the Federation had to pay them a salary every month, but these interstellar pirates were almost all conscripts.

Thinking of this, Sheng Heng looked at Ye Chen with deep sympathy. It was rare for a pirate to do this.

Ye Chen's heart sank, his calm expression disappeared, and his face turned dark.

Sheng Heng also knew that he was attracting too much hatred, so he coughed and said, "In that case, you don't have to come to me. The weapon is still in the testing phase. After our Ares Corps completes the testing, we will submit the design drawings to the Federation. When you go to rob the transport ship again, you may find it inside. Even if not, you can leave a message and let the soldiers transporting supplies pass the message to the Federation."

When he got to the latter part, Sheng Heng couldn't help wanting to laugh again, and quickly put a piece of apple into his mouth.

Ye Chen was so angry that he picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine, then continued, "You should have understood by now. Although the Youmu Corps used to be interstellar pirates, they have actually been guarding the Federation for decades. Also, do you know why I happened to be on Planet Z? Because half a month ago, one of my men came to Planet Z to take a hot spring bath, but his identity was discovered, so the whole city was under martial law. He couldn't get out, so he begged me to save him. It's not a difficult task to save him. For me, I can rescue him in half an hour, but I don't want my brothers to have paid so much but not even have the right to take a hot spring bath."

"So, you want to get the recognition of the Federation?" Hearing this, Sheng Heng was basically certain of Ye Chen's intention.

"That's right. We have been stationed in Star Region X for a hundred years. It's not too much to ask for a legitimate identity."

"Since you and the Federation already have a tacit understanding on transporting supplies, you can find someone to negotiate with the federal high-level officials yourself," Sheng Heng suggested.

"We have talked about it, but our identity is pirates after all. Without a legitimate explanation, it is not easy for the public to accept it. Moreover, the Federation does not fully trust us, so they made a request to us that we must choose one of the three major legions of the Federation to join." Ye Chen said.

Sheng Heng's eyes widened suddenly. The Federation's intention was very clear. They were willing to accept the Youmu Corps, but the Youmu Corps had been roaming the interstellar for a hundred years, had extraordinary combat power, and were originally bandits. The Federation could never fully trust them, so it needed a powerful army to come out as a guarantee. Once a certain army accepted the Youmu Corps, if any problems arose in the future, this army would be responsible.

Although this guarantee is somewhat risky, if the Youmu Pirates can really obtain their combat power, it can further consolidate the strength of the legion. If the Youmu Pirates are really willing to join the God of War Legion, then their God of War Legion will immediately become the strongest of the three legions. This deal can only be described in two words: a good deal!

"You chose our God of War Legion?" Sheng Heng asked excitedly.

"That's right." Ye Chen smiled, "Originally, I planned to go to your Ares Corps' base after saving my men and talk to Admiral Sheng, but you happened to appear here, and I happened to save your boyfriend. I think it would be better if you act as a middleman to help me contact your father."

"Okay, I'll contact my father as soon as we get to the capital planet," Sheng Heng said.

"Okay." Ye Chen raised his hand and pressed the button on the table again, removing the soundproof barrier. "We have been out for a long time. If we don't go back, they will come out to look for us."

The two of them walked back together. Halfway through, Ye Chen suddenly asked, "Do you know why I chose your God of War Legion in the end?"

"Because of the new weapon designed by Yan Hao?" The first thing Ye Chen asked about was this weapon, so Sheng Heng naturally thought that it was this weapon that made Ye Chen change his mind.

"Wrong!" Ye Chen shook his head.

Sheng Heng was puzzled.

"It's because of him!" Ye Chen pointed forward with his chin.

Sheng Heng looked forward and saw Yan Hao looking around not far ahead, as if he was looking for something.

"Xiao Hao." Sheng Heng shouted.

Yan Hao turned around in search of the voice, and his eyes lit up with joy the moment they met Sheng Heng.