Chapter 72 Chapter 72 Tell the truth.
He stood there, and the moment he said that, a trace of barely perceptible restraint and embarrassment flashed in his eyes, and the tips of his ears even turned slightly red.
But he suppressed this unprecedented strange feeling and kept his eyes on Ye Ning.
It's like he's talking about something very serious.
Ye Ning smiled. "Strictly speaking, we all saved you together, but I was the first one to find you."
His voice is also much better than before. Although it is still hoarse, people can clearly feel that it is gradually becoming clearer.
Ye Ning suddenly thought of those chains, one of which was tied around his neck.
It is really not easy to maintain a strong will after being tortured for nearly a month under such circumstances.
Furthermore, she had heard from Gu Yu that Cang Chen was only 16 years old, meaning he was two years younger than her. After he returned to human form, he did look very youthful.
Cang Chen looked at Ye Ning. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force. After a moment, he looked at Ye Ning again and said, "Thank you."
Ye Ning didn't expect that he came here specifically to thank her, "It's okay."
But Ye Ning remembered something. She looked at Cang Chen and said, "Wait a moment."
Hou Lin was still standing at the door. Ye Ning walked over, pulled his sleeve and walked out.
Hou Lin asked curiously, "What's wrong? He's still here. What are we going to do?"
Ye Ning pulled Hou Lin to the door and said, "I have something to talk to him alone."
Having said that, Ye Ning stepped back and closed the door.
Hou Lin: ???
What is it that they can't listen to?
After closing the door of the study, Ye Ning smiled at Cang Chen again and walked towards him.
Cang Chen stood there, motionless, watching Ye Ning walk up to him. He spoke in a slightly awkward but firm tone, "What's the matter?"
After a while, perhaps feeling that his tone was too cold and hard, he added awkwardly, "You say, I will do it."
Ye Ning not only saved him, but also saved his people. If it weren't for her, they would all die.
So, no matter what Ye Ning asked of him, he would do it.
Ye Ning was stunned for two seconds before she realized what he meant.
Ye Ning quickly shook her head, "No, no, I don't need you to do anything, I just have something I want to ask you."
"I want to ask you about Huyue."
She had asked Gu Yu before, but what Gu Yu knew was also known to everyone. That is, Hu Yue had left the Federation ten years ago and joined the Wandering Orc Alliance.
It is very rare for pure humans to choose to join the Wandering Orc Alliance. The Wandering Orc Alliance is relatively loose and has no fixed place to live, which means that their lives are relatively turbulent.
On Dust Planet, turbulence is a very dangerous thing. Especially for pure humans whose lives are extremely fragile, this danger is magnified hundreds of times.
Ye Ning continued to explain: "You know, I was almost kidnapped. The people who took me away said they were from the Wandering Orc Alliance."
"No." Cang Chen denied immediately.
Ye Ning nodded, "I don't think it's you either."
Because several of them happened to match the rescued wolf orcs, their appearance and voices were exactly the same.
"They told me that Hu Yue had been hunted by the rebels and was now seriously ill. They took me away because he wanted to see me before he died."
Cang Chen's face turned pale, his lips pursed into a straight line, and his hands clenched into fists. "Lord Hu Yue is indeed seriously ill and has been hunted by the rebels."
They have not had any news about Lord Hu Yue, but what Ye Ning said may mean that Lord Hu Yue's condition is worse than they imagined.
Ye Ning pondered for a moment, "His brother Hu Ding is a pure human rebel. Is it because of Hu Ding?"
Ye Ning roughly browsed through the major events that happened ten years ago.
Yan Gang was captured, Long Yu died, and some pure humans left the alliance and joined other organizations. The rebels' strength increased dramatically, and they emerged as a new force...
Ten years ago, something big seemed to have happened within the Pure Humanity.
Cang Chen nodded slightly, "Hu Ding has been chasing Lord Hu Yue."
The rebels' repeated pursuit was the core reason why they led Lord Huyue to change their positions.
Ye Ning looked at him and said seriously, "I want to know the specific reason."
Cang Chen looked at her and said, "Only the leader knows the specific reason."
Ye Ning nodded. "The rebels probably won't give up the idea of kidnapping me so easily. Could you please ask the leader if he's willing to tell me? This incident might be related to their continued abduction of pure humans."
"Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't tell me."
If the other party is unwilling to speak, she will never force him. After all, she has received enough half-true and half-false information.
"Okay." Cang Chen agreed.
But as if he had been standing there for too long, he suddenly swayed unsteadily.
Ye Ning held him up. His face was pale. Only when Ye Ning got closer did she smell a faint smell of blood on him.
Ye Ning quickly helped him to the sofa next to him, "I thought you had completely recovered. You shouldn't run around if your injury hasn't healed yet."
Cang Chen looked at her and said, "It's almost done."
"It's almost healed, but it's not healed yet." Ye Ning threw another ball of supernatural power at him, "The wound has opened, and it will take more time to recover."
Cang Chen was silent for two seconds, "I'm sorry."
Ye Ning couldn't help but patted his shoulder and said, "You don't have to apologize to me."
"But there's one more thing."
"The people who imprisoned you were also members of the rebel army, and they were in the East Star District at the time. So, in order to make the East Star District investigate this matter thoroughly, I specifically told them that it was your people who imprisoned me and locked me in the secret room."
Cang Chen must have known that she had gotten in by herself. But he probably didn't know that she had unlocked the door with a chip.
Cang Chen nodded, his expression very serious, and there was a little more light in his eyes as he looked at her.
Ye Ning stopped talking and said, "Go to the hospital and have a good rest first. When you recover, just tell them if you want to leave."
She reopened the door.
Hou Lin and Gu Yu were waiting at the door.
Hou Lin glanced inside and asked, "Are you done?"
The two of them breathed and smelled the faint smell of blood.
Ye Ning nodded, "But his wound has opened again, let's send him back to the hospital first."
Ye Ning's hard work over the past few days has yielded remarkable results. A week of dedicated planting has resulted in a significant increase in the plants in the large planting area.
The seedlings that were originally just scattered and sprouting have now grown into a thriving green landscape with distinct layers.
In the morning, the sun was still scorching hot, baking the yellow sand and emitting waves of heat.
But once you walk into the planting area, a cool feeling hits you in the face, and the inside and the outside seem like two different worlds.
"It's so comfortable in here. Is this the benefit of ecological restoration?"
Hou Lin even walked back and forth on the edge, finding it truly two completely different worlds. It was incredibly comfortable inside, with a small temperature difference, good air, and even a slight chill.
The low-growing cacti, initially just a few centimeters tall, have grown to dozens of centimeters, some even reaching nearly a meter in height. The emerald green cacti are now covered in tough yellow thorns. Around the cacti, drought-resistant shrubs are beginning to emerge, some taller and some shorter, creating a staggered pattern.
The Haloxylon ammodendron trees had also grown considerably, but they were no longer green, but rather the same grayish-yellow color as the sand. Their branches were covered in a thin layer of grayish-white bark. The leaves had long since degenerated into tiny scales, clinging to the branches. This, no doubt, minimized water evaporation.
Hou Lin couldn't help but reach out and touch the cactus's thorns. "This thing is pretty hard."
"The spikes protect it from being eaten by animals and also help it reduce water evaporation, which in turn reduces the damage to plant cells caused by high temperatures."
Hou Lin nodded, his expression showing that he had learned something. So, people really need to read more books.
Ye Ning spent her days reading books and reading materials, and even the occasional glance at her made him feel dizzy. It made him feel embarrassed to swipe his wristband next to her.
As usual, Ye Ning poured the water in the watering can into the water inlet.
"I haven't seen Feng Qi for a long time."
Feng Qi had always lived with her before, and she would only go home when Feng Jin and Lu Chuan went home occasionally. But this time, Ye Ning hadn't seen her for more than a week.
Ye Ning sent her messages several times, but Feng Qi just said that he was with his parents and had to prepare for the exam, and would come to see her in a few days.
Hou Lin's eyes drifted for a moment, "She's just busy. She'll be fine after a while."
Ye Ning looked at Hou Lin, "Is there something I don't want to know?"
Hou Lin hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Let her tell you in person after some time."
Hou Lin had said this much, and Ye Ning could only suppress her doubts in her heart for the time being.
She had previously wondered if Feng Qi couldn't accept her sudden transformation into an adult. But since they messaged each other every day, she felt Feng Qi was still the same.
Maybe she just has something more important to do right now.
Yes, although Feng Qi is still young, she will grow up one day. By then, she will have her own career and other friends. They can't stay together forever.
Ye Ning felt a little sad and turned her attention back to the plants.
Although she did not meet the new researcher, she soon received the data on his soil improvement.
The soil, which was gradually becoming salinized, was improved in just one day, so the leaves that were slightly yellowing also regained their original green color.
This can be considered as one of the benefits of being publicly disclosed on a small scale. Strength lies in numbers, and a problem that was originally considered complicated was solved in no time.
So no one is irreplaceable, and there will always be smarter and more powerful people in the world.
Ye Ning squatted beside the cactus and looked around, and saw some more corpses.
Ye Ning asked Little Mushroom, "Are these insects killed by pesticides, or eaten by other animals?"
Little Mushroom: [Both, but they are mainly killed by pesticides.]
Ye Ning thought about it and agreed. It was still difficult for them to control their appetite for plants. At this stage, they had to ensure that the plants grew healthily first.
But it looks like she'll be able to introduce some small mammals in a while.
Introducing insects is relatively easy, but introducing mammals is not so simple. Not only must the number and species be strictly controlled, but they must also be inspected to prevent them from carrying diseases or parasites into the area.
After Ye Ning finished the inspection, he clapped his hands and stood up.
An orc next to her immediately handed her a clean wet towel.
Ye Ning stretched out her hand and said, "I want to wash my hands first. I can use the water in the watering can."
Another orc next to him hurriedly and carefully poured the water from the watering can.
After Ye Ning washed her hands, the group left.
After Ye Ning left, the researchers who had been hiding in the house immediately came out.
They rushed to the large planting area and carefully checked the condition of the plants.
An excited voice suddenly rang out from the crowd, "The average height has grown another seven centimeters."
"She didn't even consume any Originium or Green Song Stone!"
"It's terrifying. No wonder they say it's a top talent."
"Why on earth would Bai Qing betray her? If he just stayed by her side, he could reach the pinnacle that countless researchers longed for!"
"Why so many questions? She's a rebel, so her mind isn't on plants."
…
In the afternoon, Ye Ning exercised seriously for another two hours.
Two hours later, she lay heavily in the rest cabin.
Hou Lin originally wanted to give her some time to rest, but Ye Ning felt that time was tight, and exercise would help her brain relax better, so she continued every day.
The benefits of this level of exercise are obvious. In the past few days, her muscles that had disappeared have gradually become clearer.
Although it is impossible to compare with the orcs, it is much better than what she had before.
However, she did not tell anyone that she had increased her exercise intensity, and everyone just thought she was taking a nap.
She can still use her injury as an excuse to postpone her appearances in public for a while, but it probably won't last too long.
That night, Xisha District Hospital.
The door of "Ye Ning" was surrounded by three layers of soldiers, all holding heavy weapons.
Early warning and defense robots have been placed in every corner, even in the ventilation vents, to ensure that they will be notified immediately of any disturbance.
In the intensive care unit, "Ye Ning" was lying on the bed with a ventilator on her face. The machine next to her was making a "beep-beep-beep" sound, the sound was dull and made people very anxious.
Shao Yu and Mu Yan stood outside the room, keeping quiet at all times and not making any sound.
At three o'clock in the morning, the doctor and nurse came to the ward as usual.
"Let's check on Lord Ye Ning." They took out their IDs and went through the same process as before.
Shao Yu and Mu Yan looked at each other.
Then they entered the ward.
Suddenly, the lights in the corridor flickered twice and dimmed instantly. A strong smell filled the air.
The people in the corridor immediately exclaimed.
The person inside moved quickly, took advantage of the darkness to walk to the bedside, and quickly lifted the quilt.
But the next second, a gun was pressed against their heads.
Mu Yan looked at them and said, "I thought you didn't dare to come."
The backup light source was quickly turned on, and the soldiers who had already put on gas masks steadied themselves, held their weapons, and prepared to defend against the enemy.
The man immediately raised his hands in surrender, "What are you doing? I just want to check on Master Ye Ning's health."
Mu Yan smiled, "How did the examination go?"
"It hasn't even started yet and you guys rushed in."
Mu Yan: "It seems that Ye Ning is really important to you."
I originally thought that the rebels would not appear again, but unexpectedly, they still came.
The people had just been seriously injured and their defenses were at their strongest, yet they still dared to show up so blatantly.
The man retorted, "Master Ye Ning has made so many contributions to the Xisha District, so of course he is important."
"Master Ye Ning has been seriously injured. Please don't delay our examination."
Shao Yu signaled to the people behind him, and soldiers immediately stepped forward, ready to capture them alive on the spot.
But the next second, dozens of soldiers guarding the door had an internal conflict, and more than a dozen of them pointed their guns directly at their own people!
"Bang, bang, bang—"
Gunshots rang out outside, and the doctors and nurses who had been quiet suddenly took out their weapons and tried to kidnap "Ye Ning" on the bed as a hostage.
Mu Yan and Shao Yu stopped hesitating and shot at the people in front of them.
But those people were prepared and quickly dodged the bullets. The opponent was quite strong, and the two sides actually grappled with each other.
Alarms blared throughout the hospital.
At the same time, a terrifying and suffocating pressure suddenly rose.
The soldiers who were fighting fiercely at the door suddenly felt their limbs go limp and could no longer use their weapons.
But the other party was only quiet for a moment, because they immediately bit the things in their mouths, and after resisting the pressure, they started fighting again.
There was chaos everywhere, all the soldiers were dressed in the same uniform, and it was impossible to tell who was who.
They actually had the ability to directly replace a wave of people.
Long Qi directly knocked all the attacking soldiers to the ground.
Behind them, a steady stream of soldiers, led by Lu Chuan, were rapidly approaching the hospital.
The person in the ward knew that he couldn't continue to argue, so he grabbed "Ye Ning" and wanted to take her away, but he was suddenly hit by a hard punch in the abdomen.
Feng Qi used all his strength to punch him hard!
The person lying on the bed was not Ye Ning!
He frowned, no longer wanting to fight, and directly broke through the doors and windows from the pre-planned angle and jumped out from a high altitude.
Long Qi quickly followed and jumped down!
…
Ye Ning found out about this the next day.
Last night's commotion was huge. The originally quiet hospitals and streets were filled with gunshots and voices. The news of the rebels' capture was also released immediately.
Moreover, Long Qi was injured and is now in a coma.
When Ye Ning took Hou Lin to the hospital, Hou Lin was also amazed.
"I was still wondering how they dared to come here while Long Qi was here. I didn't expect they would actually be able to hurt Long Qi."
"Did all the original emperor dragons die because of this potion?" Ye Ning suddenly asked.
"It started with physical execution." Hou Lin thought about it and sighed. "Honestly, the Emperor Dragon is so powerful. If they don't want to resist, it will be difficult for other orcs to kill them. Those who were killed at the beginning were executed voluntarily because they harmed pure humans and other orcs."
The Emperor Dragons are powerful, but if they don't resist, it would be easy to execute them.
Ye Ning: "What about those who don't want to be executed?"
Hou Lin shook his head. "If you resist, it will be another form of execution."
"Either use weapons to cover it, or directly use special medicine."
That's a special medicine specifically for Emperor Dragon, and it's very effective. No matter how powerful Emperor Dragon is, he's still human. Even the strongest person can't withstand a high dose of this medicine.
Ye Ning: "So the rebels also have special medicine?"
"Theoretically, every district has them, because everyone's afraid of something happening." Hou Lin said this, feeling a little embarrassed. "It's really because something happened before, and everyone's afraid."
"But you see, even someone like Bai Qing, who has lived in Gaojiang District for more than ten years, can be instigated to defect. It's too easy for them to instigate others."
"Why hasn't anyone tried to persuade me to rebel? I'd really like to know what kind of magic potion the rebels have given them."
Ye Ning: "Maybe I'll come to see you in the future."
Hou Lin thought about it and shook his head wildly: "Forget it."
The two arrived at the hospital quickly.
She concealed her scent and sprayed other scent agents, and the orcs behind her also hid in the dark.
The two quickly found the ward where Long Qi was.
Le Song was guarding the door. When he saw them coming, he immediately walked over.
He called out in a very low voice, "Ye Ning."
"Is he all right?"
Le Song nodded. "There's not much toxin in his body. The doctor has already given him an antidote. We also just gave him a lot of plants to eat. The doctor said that given his physical condition, he'll wake up today."
Ye Ning nodded. After she entered, she directly covered Long Qi with a large amount of extremely concentrated supernatural power.
Long Qi slowly opened his eyes.
Those red eyes had a gleam in them, making his eyes look more like rubies.
Ye Ning said in surprise: "You're awake. I thought you wouldn't wake up until night. Are you okay now?"
Long Qi didn't expect Ye Ning to come to see him. He said calmly, "It's okay."
Ye Ning pinched the quilt for him and said, "Be more careful next time. Don't rush so far forward. If one piece of protective clothing is not enough, wear thicker ones or two more layers. You are so strong that you shouldn't be hurt by them."
Before Ye Ning came, he was really worried. Those potions were so powerful, what if he was seriously injured or unable to recover? In any case, he shouldn't have been killed in this way.
But she also felt strange. His mental power was so strong, and the other party also found a way to inject the medicine. Couldn't he use his mental power to cover his body to prevent those things from entering?
Of course, the situation could be complicated, and she might be thinking too simply now that she's here.
Ye Ning was very close, and Long Qi could clearly smell her scent. Besides the plant scent, there seemed to be another scent that belonged to her.
It seemed that because of her proximity, or because of her scent, his heart began to beat uncontrollably again. After a while, he looked away and said coldly, "You can't hurt me."
Ye Ning suddenly had an idea and began to understand what he meant.
He...seems to have done it on purpose?
I'm glad you're okay.
Ye Ning glanced at the time and said, "Then I'll go first. I hope you get well soon."
Ye Ning walked out of the room, but as soon as she came out, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.
Ye Ning immediately walked to the corridor and looked down.
In the center of the hospital, Feng Qi was skipping out of a ward holding Lu Chuan's hand.
She had a cast on her hand, but she looked very happy and was dancing around.
"Dad, let me tell you, I'm super strong. One punch from me made that guy hold his stomach."
Her voice wasn't actually very loud, but Ye Ning heard every word she said very clearly.
Ye Ning hurriedly ran down the stairs.
Hou Lin and Le Song looked at each other and quickly followed Ye Ning.
"But that man is an adult. My strength is still a little too little. When I grow up, I will definitely be able to knock him away with one punch!"
"Dad, I--" Before Feng Qi could finish his words, he saw Ye Ning appear in front of him!
She blinked and called out uncertainly, "Sister?"
Ye Ning squatted down and checked her arm, "How did you get hurt?"
Feng Qi blinked and said, "I, I accidentally twisted my arm when I was fighting at school, so I got hurt."
"You're lying."
Feng Qi is very strong and there are few people in the school who can beat her. In all these years, she has never been injured.
Ye Ning looked at Feng Qi seriously and said, "Tell the truth."
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