Chapter 171 Chapter 171 Three in One
The air suddenly became quiet, and everyone slowly turned their heads, staring directly at Yang Zhou and the federal officials beside him with sharp and undisguised scrutiny.
Yang Zhou's heart skipped a beat, his expression instantly cold. He stared back at He Yang with a cold expression, his usually serene voice now tinged with a hint of anger. "He Yang, District Chief, are you suspecting collusion between the Directly Controlled District and the rebels?"
He straightened his back, glanced around at everyone, and said in a cold voice, "The Direct Administrative Region has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability on the Sea Dust Planet and has always been an unwavering supporter of the Federation. The Direct Administrative Region has no reason to rebel and would never do something like aiding the enemy!"
That made sense. The autonomous region was practically equivalent to a federation, possessing the vast majority of the planet's resources. Collaborating with the rebels, helping them overthrow the region, was absurd to anyone.
He Yang said calmly, "District Chief Yang Zhou, I'm not holding you accountable."
"You mentioned before that the secret research institutes in the direct jurisdictions operate independently for absolute confidentiality, and even you don't know who's in charge of what in each institute. As of a few months ago, the rebels had infiltrated the upper echelons of each district. There are rebels in Xisha District, Gaojiang District, and even the Empire. The appearance of a traitor within the Federation is not unacceptable."
With just a few words, He Yang pulled Yang Zhou back to his own camp.
But Xiru immediately said, "This is still different. Weapons that were not used by the districts have ended up in the hands of the rebels. This is unacceptable. District Chief Yang Zhou, I'm afraid there are major omissions in your management of the direct-controlled district."
He emphasized the last few words so much that everyone couldn't help but nod.
He Yang ignored Xi Ru's attempt to poke fun at him, turned to look at the Federal Parliament Speaker and said, "At this point, how the weapons got into the hands of the rebels is not the most important thing. The most urgent matter is that the rebels already have these weapons, while our districts have not yet equipped them, resulting in a serious imbalance of power between the two sides. If we don't find a way to equip ourselves with weapons of equal power as soon as possible, we will be powerless if a conflict breaks out."
A burly district chief echoed loudly, "District Chief Heyang is right! The rebel threat is imminent. If we continue to conceal our weapons development, how will we defend our district and protect our people when they launch an attack? The Federation has always emphasized comprehensive planning, but now is a matter of life and death. To continue hiding this would be irresponsible to all of us!"
"That's right!" Another district chief nodded hurriedly. "As a core research area, the Direct Administrative District has invested so much resources. We must give us a clear explanation today. We can't just sit here and wait, letting the rebels slaughter us! Perhaps the Federation already has weapons capable of competing with them, but they just haven't distributed them to our districts yet? Weapons production takes time, and with so many people and so many districts, time is running out. We can't afford to lose a moment!"
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The Speaker of the Federal Parliament stood up suddenly, scanning everyone present with a sharp gaze. "Are you certain that these weapons were leaked by the Federation?!"
He Yang met the Federation Speaker's gaze directly and asked in a resounding voice, "Apart from the Federation, who else has this strength?"
Everyone nodded in unison.
The Speaker of the Federal Parliament opened and closed his lips slightly, his face turned pale and blue, but he couldn't utter a word for a long time.
Hell, even he thought Tsuruo's guess was perfectly reasonable!
Another high-ranking Federation official calmly stated, "However, the Federation's weapons development is primarily aimed at future space warfare applications. Once released, the rebels will undoubtedly obtain the corresponding weapons data. If a conflict were to break out, Dust Planet would be unable to withstand it."
He Yang glanced at the bracelet, stood up, and said slowly: "My men just sent a message. The rebels will send people over tomorrow to assist the Xisha District in investigating the truth behind Lord Ye Ning's serious illness in the Directly Controlled Area."
The district chiefs and federal officials were in an uproar.
"The rebels dared to enter our country so brazenly because they relied on their weapons, which are now more than a decade ahead of ours. But here we are, not even aware of our own resources. Weapon deterrence is the most powerful way to avoid war."
He Yang pointedly expressed everyone's thoughts, then turned to the Federal Speaker and said, "For so many years, each district has been doing its utmost to support the Federation. Now that the crisis is upon us, everyone deserves to know what all these years of hard work have paid off. The Federation's scientific and technological achievements should also give us, the donors, an explanation."
"Since Chairman Lu Tai is unwell and needs to rest, it would be best to select an interim chairman as soon as possible to take his place. The rebels are advancing relentlessly, and we need a leader who can fully commit to addressing the crisis. If decisions are delayed due to the chairman's health, and we miss the best opportunity to respond, our situation will undoubtedly worsen."
Everyone nodded in agreement again.
Seeing that the crowd was very excited and the situation was getting out of control, another senior federal official tried to ease the atmosphere.
He cleared his throat and said, "Headmaster Heyang, you're being a bit serious. The Federation has been actively dealing with matters related to the rebels, but the situation is indeed difficult and requires time and careful consideration—"
He Yang interrupted him directly, "At this critical moment of life and death, if the Federation is still hesitant and prevaricating, the Xisha District doesn't mind standing up for everyone and taking some necessary measures."
Tsuruya looked down at them with a stern expression, her face full of a resolute and tough attitude. This instantly made the federal officials realize that she was not joking with them.
The Speaker of the Federal Parliament frowned instantly, "Heyang District Head, you also want to rebel——"
"Hurry up, I hope to get a definitive response from the Federation tomorrow morning."
After He Yang finished speaking, his eyes seemed to meet Xi Ru's inadvertently, and then he left.
But as soon as she walked out of the government building, the mayor of Chongyu District followed her.
"Head of Tsuruhachi."
Before Baicheng could get close, he was stopped by the people behind Heyang.
Bai Cheng had seen this scene countless times before, but the person who was stopped before was He Yang. But today, it was him who was stopped. Bai Cheng sighed in his heart.
"Chief Heyang, I want to talk to you."
Tsuruo was a little surprised, but still invited him into the car.
He Yang still had some impression of Bai Cheng. Although the two had not had much interaction, they were both from the bird tribe, so they naturally had a higher degree of affection for each other than people from other tribes.
The Special Administrative Region was still under full martial law, and the journey from the Special Administrative Region government building to the Xisha District garrison used to take at least 40 minutes. But now, the journey was smooth and the journey took only 15 minutes.
The car arrived at the garrison in the Xisha District, but the conversation between the two men had not yet ended.
He Yang looked solemn, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "This matter is so serious, have you reported it to the Federation?"
The mayor of Baicheng District sighed slightly and said in a serious and helpless voice, "We reported the situation in detail several years ago. However, the pollution was everywhere on the Sea Dust Planet at the time, and the Federation had no time to take care of us. They just said that this matter must not be leaked to avoid destabilizing the people. But six months ago, the situation on the Sea Dust Planet continued to improve, while the situation in Chongyu District became increasingly serious."
He Yang paused, "I understand."
This is truly a common tactic used by the federal government. If they can't solve a problem, they forcefully suppress it, as if that makes the problem disappear.
This is how they "maintain" the peace and stability of the Dust Star.
With the Xisha District almost being wiped out by a wave of pollutants, the issues in the Chongyu District are really not a big deal.
He Yang looked at him and said, "Don't tell anyone else about this for now. I will secretly send someone from the Xisha area. You must be extremely careful to avoid alerting the enemy and causing unnecessary complications."
After getting Heyang's promise, Baicheng finally breathed a sigh of relief and a look of relief appeared on his face.
He said with a tone full of gratitude: "Heyang District Head, Xisha District's assistance is like timely help to Chongyu District. Chongyu District will definitely remember this kindness."
Birds——
He Yang said bluntly: "Put aside the polite words for now, let's make a deal directly..."
The Internet is flooded with content about rebel weapons.
No matter how strong one's physical fitness is, it is no match for a mantis trying to stop a chariot in the rain of bullets. Especially under the suppression of such a sharp contrast in weapons, killing people for the rebels is as easy as crushing an ant.
After a day of fermentation, the Internet was divided into two camps.
Some people believe that although the rebels have such powerful weapons, they have not abused them, which is enough to prove that the rebels are not inhumane thugs. Perhaps they are truly reformers who want to break the existing order and work for the vast majority of the grassroots people.
Others, however, were gripped by deep fear and anxiety. Even though the rebels possessed such formidable weapons, the Federation would never surrender easily. If that happened, the two sides would inevitably be on the verge of all-out war. At that point, the ecological environment, which had finally begun to show progress, would be severely damaged, and Dust Planet would be plunged back into dire straits.
But gradually, some people began to point the finger at the federal government.
They raised the same question as He Yang: since the Federation has spent a lot of manpower, material resources and time on research, why is it that after so many years, it is still far behind the rebels in terms of weapons and equipment?
Is someone enriching themselves, or is there a serious deviation in the research direction? Or are there certain forces within the Federation, also members of the rebels, who are deliberately hindering the scientific research progress?
After all, with the Federation's foundation, it should never be so behind in weapons research and development.
The online discussions were naturally fueled by the Xisha District.
He Yang was a staunch pragmatist. They had ready-made, groundbreaking scientific and technological achievements, but they were forced to expend a great deal of manpower, material resources, and time to re-develop them. This was an extreme waste of life and resources.
After having Bai Cheng sent away, He Yang readjusted his facial muscles, and then walked into the medical aircraft with a worried look on his face.
Outside the ward, a group of experts and professors were still waiting there. When they saw He Yang coming, they all greeted her happily and told her the good news.
"Heyang District Head, Lord Ye Ning is in much better condition today."
"Yes, his condition has been very stable these past two days. Maybe he'll wake up in a few days!"
He Yang nodded slightly. The moment he heard the news, the tension and heaviness on his face for the past few days eased a lot.
A touch of emotion and hope flashed across her eyes, and she said sincerely, "Thank you all for your hard work these past few days. I've had some things prepared as a token of our gratitude from the Xisha District. If Lord Ye Ning can recover, the Xisha District will be very grateful to you all."
He Yang had sent fresh watermelons. Five large watermelons were cut open on the spot. The dark green rinds were sliced open, revealing the bright red, sandy flesh within. The juicy flesh looked incredibly tempting on the plate. The air seemed to be filled with the natural fruity aroma of watermelon, perhaps even tinged with the herbal scent of Master Ye Ning.
This must have been cultivated by Lord Ye Ning using his innate power!
Everyone stared at the watermelons with gleaming eyes, their noses twitching as they began to salivate uncontrollably. Even the usually self-satisfied people in the Directly Controlled Territory couldn't help but salivate.
He Yang said affably, "Everyone, enjoy your meal. I'll go in and check on Master Ye Ning's condition."
When He Yang entered, Ye Ning was curled up on the sofa, looking at the information that Gu Yu had found for her.
It is a documentary about bird species.
"Some bird orcs age differently than mammals. They remain in their prime for most of their lives, only showing obvious signs of aging in a short period of time in their last few years. This is because these bird orcs naturally possess genes that control their growth and aging, allowing their physiological functions to remain efficient into adulthood..."
Tsuruya was a little surprised, "Have you become interested in the bird tribe recently?"
Ye Ning hugged the pillow and tilted her head and said, "It seems that most of the rebels are from the bird tribe."
He Yang pinched his eyebrows, sat down beside Ye Ning tiredly, and told Ye Ning what Bai Cheng had just said.
The three of them were a little shocked. Ye Ning was even more surprised and said, "So the reason why there are so many bird-tribe orcs in the rebel army is because a large number of bird eggs and cubs disappear every year?"
He Yang nodded. "The bird-beastmen still maintain the habit of laying eggs seasonally, and they used to be incubated in hospitals. The Chongyu District is full of mountains and steep cliffs, and most bird-beasts prefer to live alone or in relatively isolated areas, so stealing is easier."
The development of each district has been good and bad. Chongyu District is similar to the previous Xisha District, at the bottom of the development list. Moreover, due to geographical conditions and living habits, people live in relatively scattered areas.
Ye Ning thought of the documentary she had just watched. "Is it because birds have a baby bird complex, and they regard the first creature they see after birth as their mother?"
He Yang nodded. "That's right. If the cubs are properly raised, they will be extremely loyal. Even if they know they were stolen, the instincts embedded in their genes will make them uncontrollably devoted to their caregivers."
He Yang frowned as he thought of something. "The Chongyu District Chief said that in the past few years, only bird eggs were stolen, but in the past few months, even newborn chicks are stolen if you're not paying attention. Those thieves are hard to guard against and always find loopholes. Once they succeed, they disappear quickly. Chongyu District has invested a lot of manpower and material resources to protect the bird tribe. Patrols patrol the area around the maternity hospital day and night, but the results are minimal."
Actually, the situation had improved significantly after she reorganized each district to verify the identities of all orcs this year. However, in the past few months, the enemy had even come to rob them openly. Fighting them was impossible, and they even had accomplices working inside. Everyone in Chongyu District was feeling insecure, and many had already moved to other districts. But it was as if the enemy had targeted the bird tribe, and even those who moved to other districts were not immune.
"However, Chongyu District has recently accurately grasped some key information. I have already agreed with the District Chief of Chongyu District that we will secretly send troops to support them."
No wonder Bai Que told her to be careful about being stolen!
Ye Ning once again strengthened her determination to completely annihilate the rebels.
After this matter was over, He Yang told Ye Ning in detail about today's meeting.
Tsuruya: "Xiru's behavior today is a little strange."
Ye Ning nodded. "He wants to be the president of the Federation so badly, he shouldn't say such things so calmly."
Even Gu Yu was surprised that Xiru would say such a thing.
If the rebels were to become a new federation, it was still unknown whether a new president election would be held. Xiru had been pushing for the suppression of the rebels in the early stages, but when he realized it wasn't working, he suddenly changed his tune. Rather than him being a man of current affairs, she felt Xiru had a backup plan.
Either he had absolute faith in the Federation and believed the rebels would lose. Or, he believed that even if the rebels moved into the federal area and formed a new Federation, he could still become the Federation President.
However, even if Xiru has connections with the rebels, it is not surprising.
Just like there are rebels among the high-ranking officials in the Xisha Islands.
After interrogation, they learned that the rebels had joined the rebels because the Xisha region was facing internal and external troubles. With a wave of pollutants approaching and resources scarce, they were practically cornered. The rebels offered them ample benefits and promised them power and status once they came to power, encouraging them to leave the region completely.
After Ye Ning showed up, they continued to listen to the rebels because they had enough leverage over them. So even if they wanted to quit, they would still be forced to continue working for them because the leverage was in the hands of the rebels.
Under the circumstances at that time, the rebels were indeed very attractive to them, at least they were a promising way out.
People like Xiru, who value power and fame above all else, will naturally always give themselves the best choice.
He Yang: "Let's not dwell on the original matter. This is a mess and it's hard to settle. But we can't let Xiru just sit back and reap the benefits."
Ye Ning nodded, "Xiru will definitely not let go of the position of interim chairman. Even if he knows the situation is not right, he will not give the opportunity to others."
Ye Ning's view on this point was the same as Xi Ru's. Whether or not one was competent was one thing, but one had to first seize the opportunities that were available to them.
He Yang: "I will go and unite the district heads and put pressure on the Federation. This will just allow Xiru to send troops to hunt down those fused orcs we were tracking before."
They have let him take advantage of the situation for long enough, and Xiru has to do something too.
They had been carefully tracking those people, and had also worked with various districts to destroy several dens where they were hiding pollutants. However, the disparity in strength between the two sides was too great, so they did not dare to pursue them recklessly.
However, having to open up technology because of the rebels is not a good thing for the Federation.
If the Federation's weapons were more advanced, it meant the rebels' weapons were most likely leaked from the Federation. If the weapons were outdated, it meant they had spent so much manpower and resources but were still no match for the half-baked rebels.
No matter how you look at it, it's a dilemma. But it has nothing to do with them. The Federation has long been a sieve, and reform is inevitable.
The two discussed what to do next, and He Yang continued, "The rebels said they will send someone to assist us in the investigation tomorrow."
"You can observe the situation over the next two days and then decide whether to recover. However, pretending to be sick in front of orcs may be difficult."
Ye Ning smiled, "It's not difficult."
As she spoke, she closed her eyes and began to carefully regulate her breathing. Ye Ning's movements were gentle and slow, and gradually, she seemed to merge with the surrounding air.
At the beginning, He Yang, Long Qi and Gu Yu did not notice anything unusual. They still maintained their respective postures and looked at Ye Ning quietly.
But not long after, the three of them noticed something one after another, and the expressions on their faces instantly became tense, and their eyes when they fell on Ye Ning were also full of tension and concern.
Long Qi was the first to lose control of himself. A chill flashed across his brows. He directly touched Ye Ning's forehead with his hand. His palm felt cold. He then touched Ye Ning's neck, "Why is your body temperature so low?"
In just a few minutes, Ye Ning's body temperature dropped several degrees below normal.
Gu Yu immediately took the thermometer. He frowned and said anxiously, "It's only 32 degrees."
The normal body temperature of a pure human should be around 36 degrees Celsius. Hypothermia in a normal environment usually indicates a serious illness, such as severe infection, autonomic dysfunction, or organ failure. Regardless of the cause, it can be fatal to a pure human.
Ye Ning smiled at them and said breathlessly, "I'm fine."
Even the sound seemed to be floating in the air.
Her breathing was extremely weak, and even the movement of her body became extremely slight. Her once healthy and rosy skin had lost its color, taking on a sickly paleness.
Even the sickest and dying newborn cubs are not so weak.
Anyone who saw her like this would think that her physical condition was extremely bad.
"I just adjusted my breathing and body rhythm like the turtle."
As Ye Ning spoke, the color gradually returned to her face. "After slowing down your breathing, your blood flow will also slow down."
The three of them showed expressions of sudden enlightenment. Ye Ning's current state was indeed consistent with the characteristics of a hibernating species.
But orcs are born with racial characteristics, so it is naturally impossible for them to learn the innate characteristics of other races.
Of course, this was not something Ye Ning and the turtle orc learned. In her world, this was a life-saving skill that everyone learned since birth.
The zombies of her former world had no vision and relied entirely on sensing breath to locate living creatures. While the level of their superpowers depended on natural talent, blocking out the scent of living beings was something everyone could do.
The passing score for elementary school students starts at half an hour, let alone her.
Seeing that Ye Ning's complexion and body temperature gradually returned to normal, the three of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But the three of them still carefully checked Ye Ning's condition with instruments, and only after confirming that she was fine did they feel completely relieved.
He Yang looked at Ye Ning softly, "If you can keep this state, no one will find out that you are faking illness. But I'm sorry to trouble you again."
As he spoke, a trace of heartache flashed in He Yang's eyes. Even seeing Ye Ning become weak with his own eyes, He Yang couldn't help but worry about the consequences, let alone others.
Ye Ning's lips curled up into a warm smile. She leaned over, hugged He Yang's arm, and rested her head on her shoulder. "Everyone is working hard."
It was obviously a simple sentence, but like the warm spring sun, it instantly dispelled the haze lingering in everyone's hearts.
Compared to the fresh plant scent coming from Ye Ning, He Yang could feel the warmth and strength coming from Ye Ning more at this time. Those feelings flowed along her arms and slowly spread throughout her body.
The fatigue and pressure accumulated over the past few days gradually dissipated, and He Yang gently patted Ye Ning's back.
That night, He Yang, who had drawn sufficient strength from Ye Ning, once again united the district heads to put pressure on the federation.
He Yang suddenly took such a hard line, uniting almost all the district chiefs on the Sea Dust Planet to put pressure on the Federation. Even the Empire sent them inquiries, emphasizing that if the Federation did not open up its scientific and technological achievements, the Empire would not sit idly by.
Inside the Federal Building, the top brass were in an uproar, and the conference room was already in chaos.
The Speaker of the Federal Parliament's face turned pale, and he banged his hands on the conference table. "This is sheer nonsense! Do these district heads even take the Federation seriously? How dare they be so brazen as to unite and pressure us? What measures can they take? Are they planning a blatant rebellion?! And the Empire, they're planning to directly interfere in the internal affairs of the Federation!"
Someone said worriedly, "Speaker, the situation is dire right now. If we don't address it, we could be attacked from all sides. Residents of each district are already complaining about the rebels' possession of high-tech weapons, and public opinion is saying the district heads are responding to public opinion, so they're applauding. We can't afford to offend the Empire either."
The Speaker of the Federal Parliament looked at them and asked anxiously, "Where is Chairman Lu Tai?"
"The Chairman fell into a coma again today. He was just given a strong injection of medicine and is on his way here."
The Federal Parliament Speaker's expression turned even uglier, and he began to blame Lu Tai in his heart.
He Yang was right. Lu Tai had indeed made great contributions to the Federation through his outstanding leadership and strategic planning. However, his health had indeed deteriorated over the past few years, and he always failed at critical moments.
Just like today, it was supposed to be Lu Tai who answered the questions from the district heads, but because Lu Tai was sick, he, the Speaker, had to respond.
The district chiefs didn't care about Lu Tai's health; they only knew about the Federation's slow response and inability to act, so they vented their anger on him. But he lacked Lu Tai's influence, and he knew nothing about the Federation's confidential research. Therefore, he couldn't possibly give a satisfactory answer.
Another ten minutes later, Lu Tai, dressed in the uniform of the federal president, finally rushed over with a pale face.
Although he was not too thin, his face was pale. Such weakness did not diminish his prestige at all. The moment he entered, the originally noisy meeting room became completely quiet.
Lu Tai sat in the main seat and said without raising his eyebrows: "Don't talk nonsense, solve it quickly."
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The next morning, He Yang, who had a good sleep in Ye Ning's special ability, opened his eyes and saw the resolution proposal that the Federation had worked hard all night and passed quickly.
Overview of New Federal Resolution Proposals
1. Reform of the election of the interim federal president
The federal government will promote the temporary chairmanship of the position, which will be elected by the district mayors and will temporarily serve as the chairman. This move is intended to ensure that the temporary chairman can widely reflect the interests of each district...
II. Open Plan for Scientific and Technological Achievements
The federal government will open up some scientific and technological achievements to promote scientific and technological innovation and economic development.
The scope of opening up includes but is not limited to advanced manufacturing technology, new transportation energy technology... and other fields.
The specific scope is as follows:
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A dozen or so areas were involved, and the weaponry that everyone was most concerned about was embedded in a tiny area. The weaponry's detailed components included antimatter engine systems, gravitational wave systems, and quantum entanglement systems...
This overview was published on the public platform.
Each district head will have a separate copy. For specific research data and models, each district can directly send personnel to liaise with the municipality. The federal government will also send expert teams to assist the districts in screening and promoting scientific research results.
Everything seemed to be going incredibly smoothly.
He Yang glanced out the window. The weather was not very good today. The sky was gloomy and there was an icy and biting drizzle.
She reached out and wiped the glass, and the inner layer of glass gradually became clean and clear, but it was rainy outside, and no matter how clean she wiped the inside, it could not change the scenery outside.
Heyang went out and prepared to attend the voting meeting for the interim chairman.
On the way, I happened to meet several federal officials, all of whom looked haggard.
It can be seen that last night was a rare time for them to work overtime.
Each district reacted very quickly to the weapons. After receiving the news, the district chiefs immediately sent people to the direct-controlled district warehouse to move the weapons.
Those weapons looked completely different from those in the hands of the rebels, but one could tell at a glance that they were much more advanced than the weapons they currently had.
As they carried their weapons, everyone felt somewhat uneasy.
"The Federation really gave us weapons like this?"
"It's not like everyone will have one. These are just experimental pieces. We have to take them back and research and mass-produce them ourselves."
"The Federation has such good weapons, why didn't they take them out earlier?"
"Isn't it said that manufacturing requires a lot of resources, and it is extremely powerful and has a huge impact on the ecology?"
"I heard that Chairman Lu fell into a coma again during a meeting yesterday."
"They collectively elected Xiru as acting chairman. It's strange that everyone unanimously agreed to elect Xiru as district chief."
"It's all because of District Chief Heyang. Whoever she chooses, they'll choose..."
Rebel zone.
After discussing it last night, Lu Chuan said he wanted to bring all the people back to the federal jurisdiction. However, the supreme commander of the Federation disagreed, believing that this would be too embarrassing for the Federation.
Lu Chuan ignored him and decisively took all the soldiers in the Xisha area away.
If we can't win, staying there is a pure waste of manpower.
Seeing this, the other districts also gradually evacuated the area. By the afternoon, the once imposing army was reduced to only the federal soldiers. They stood guard at the perimeter, their bodies etched with embarrassment. The supreme commander could no longer bear it and led his men back to the direct jurisdiction.
In the afternoon, the people who came from the rebel area boarded the aircraft from the Xisha area and followed Lu Chuan and Feng Jin to the direct-controlled area.
The Federation also sent personnel and troops, and prepared a full-scale battle to welcome them.
After getting off the aircraft, the two went to inquire about Ye Ning's condition. But even though they learned that Ye Ning's condition was improving, they did not feel any joy or happiness in their hearts.
If Ye Ning hadn't been in trouble, she would definitely come specially to see everyone.
She would comfort them happily and gently, use her natural powers to wash away their physical and mental fatigue, speak to them kindly, and encourage them patiently and cheerfully.
But now, she lay weak and dying in a medical aircraft. They could neither find the real culprit nor eliminate the rebels to avenge her.
Rather than feeling angry at the real murderer and the rebels, everyone felt more guilty and frustrated. They blamed themselves for not protecting Ye Ning, causing her to fall into danger; they felt frustrated at their own incompetence, unable to do anything for Ye Ning when she needed them.
This is the situation in the Xisha area, from commanders to ordinary soldiers and civilians.
The rebels who had followed them initially had doubts about Ye Ning's condition, thinking they were exaggerating in order to eliminate the rebels. But after watching the soldiers in the Xisha area with red eyes and depressed moods along the way, they also felt that Ye Ning was in great danger.
This also made the following rebels completely nervous.
The rebels who came this time were all dressed in their daily rebel attire, wrapped tightly from head to toe, and spoke in mechanical voices.
The group of people whose old faces showed up had all been dealt with by Ye Ning before, and are still in prison in the Xisha District.
But what no one expected was that the leader actually took off his mask in front of everyone.
Yan Gang took off the metal mask on his face and said in a cold voice: "Come on, let me see what a mess you idiots have made of your precious Lord Ye Ning."
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