Chapter 148 Chapter 148 I secretly touched his face...
Long Qi looked at the information and immediately understood what Ye Ning was talking about.
His face was as cold as ice, and his voice was chilling. "You mean to say that the rebels deliberately gave people terminal illnesses so that they would voluntarily become fused orcs?"
After saying this, he realized that Ye Ning's guess was most likely correct.
Rather than going to great lengths to abduct high-ranking orcs, which would only lead to the dislike of the people of the Federation, offering the dying orcs a glimmer of hope and encouraging them to join them was undoubtedly a better approach. Even if the fusion ultimately failed, no one would blame them.
This method is so good that even the federal government has no reason to stop it.
The number of terminally ill patients began to explode two or three months ago.
It was probably when Yan Gang came to find Ye Ning.
After Yan Gang came, they spent more effort tracking Yan Gang and searching for the rebels.
Ye Ning pondered, "For the past few months, we've been constantly encircling and eliminating the rebels. It might seem like we have the upper hand, but if you think about it, they've ultimately managed to capture several districts and successfully integrate the orcs. They've achieved their ultimate goal."
The previous actions were more like smoke bombs.
First, they used the technology of the Fusion Orcs to occupy the rebellious areas. From this base, they began to continuously produce Fusion Orcs. Everything was progressing too smoothly.
The number of patients entering the rebellious zone has been increasing rapidly over the past few days. The longer the fused orcs remain in the arena, the more tempting they become to those orcs suffering from terminal illnesses.
Ye Ning directly told He Yang her guess.
He Yang's face was solemn, his brows furrowed. "You are right, but if we really want to investigate this matter, it won't be easy."
A major reason the rebels were able to infiltrate everywhere was that the Federation's control over the various districts was rapidly weakening. Each district had its own ideas, and the problems on Dust Planet were becoming increasingly serious...
The lower classes joined the rebels to save their lives, while the upper classes joined the rebels to find a way out for themselves.
But all these problems improved instantly after Ye Ning promoted the plants on a full scale.
"The Fusion Orcs currently appear to be very powerful and very obedient to the rebels. If we allow them to continue like this, they will one day overthrow the Federation's rule."
It was unclear whether the several district chiefs of the rebellious districts had become fused orcs voluntarily or passively. However, this incident did serve as a warning to the higher-ups in each district.
They value their lives more than ordinary people, and they will never accept becoming fused orcs until they are sure that there are no side effects.
Tsuruo continued, "This matter can be secretly leaked to the district heads who are preparing to run in the federal election."
Only outstanding political achievements can help them break through the siege in this election. And if it is confirmed that the surge in cancer cases is indeed related to the rebels, the person who exposed this will definitely gain huge attention instantly.
People and resources are limited. If the rebels are allowed to dominate the market, it will be meaningless for them to work hard to become the president of the federation.
After thinking it over, He Yang immediately said, "I'll go discuss this with the mayor of Gaojiang District to see how to better handle this matter."
"You must be careful during this time. After you have finished planting for the empire, you can return to the Xisha District."
Ye Ning nodded and said, "We'll see what happens then."
The troops she brought have not been idle during this period. Except for those on duty, they are all training with the soldiers from Gaojiang District.
Even Gaojiang District selected a group of people to join her entourage.
As he was speaking, He Yang looked at Long Qi again.
As for the matter of the Emperor Dragon Territory... forget it, let’s talk about it later.
Ye Ning was not planning to take Hou Lin and the others with her when she left this time.
They were still in intensive training and were very busy every day. She had Long Qi and Xiluosi by her side, as well as the accompanying army, so it didn't matter if they were missing.
Ye Ning hung up the phone and started looking at the recent plant planting and trading data on Haichen Star.
She always felt that something was strange, but she couldn't tell where this feeling came from.
While she was looking at the information, Long Qi was helping her pack her luggage.
Ye Ning hadn't done these things by herself for a long time. After she came here, it was no exaggeration to say that she had food to eat and clothes to wear.
So when I was packing my luggage today, I was a little confused as to where to start.
I originally wanted to ask other people to help, but Long Qi said he could do it alone.
Her things have always been handled by Hou Lin and his men. If he can take care of them, it will definitely make her feel more at ease.
But Ye Ning hadn't expected that he would actually tidy up quite well. He even folded and put away her favorite sheets and quilts, keeping everything neatly organized, even more skillfully than Le Song.
Obviously he had never done these things before.
An hour later, Ye Ning came to her senses and found that everything in the room had been packed up and all the boxes were neatly placed in the living room.
Probably to prevent anyone from touching the box, the box was covered with an extra layer of his mental power.
She rubbed her temples, closed the bracelet, and leaned back on the sofa.
If you can't figure it out, don't think about it. Inspiration is a momentary thing and there is no point in forcing it.
Ye Ning looked at Long Qi and said, "You've cleaned up the place so well. We can set off directly later."
Long Qi glanced at the time and said, "They will arrive in half an hour."
He was standing near the luggage, his coat off, revealing only a black shirt underneath. The shirt clung to his body, revealing the faint outline of his muscles beneath. His sleeves were rolled up high, revealing his muscular forearms. His collar was slightly loosened, exposing a patch of firm skin.
Ye Ning's gaze paused on his collar for a few seconds.
There was a wound there that looked like it had been torn open.
She had many old injuries on her body, but they were all healed by the doctors using instruments. Without the wounds, she felt much more comfortable.
Long Qi followed her gaze and it fell on his chest.
Ye Ning asked generously, "Are the scars on your body caused by pollutants?"
Long Qi slightly opened his collar so that Ye Ning could see more clearly, "It's an injury I got from a fight when I was a kid."
The length and depth of the wound were more serious than she had thought, as if it had been torn open by the claws of a wild beast, and the edges were jagged.
Ye Ning became interested and walked over to observe carefully.
Although so many years have passed, the wound still looks hideous.
"I was young and frivolous at that time, and I didn't know how high the sky was and how deep the earth was." Long Qi's voice was a little low and hoarse.
Ye Ning felt a little magical when she suddenly heard him say this.
She raised her head and her eyes met his. At that moment, she seemed to see the young Long Qi, who was like a trapped beast.
He was laughing at himself, but his ruby-like eyes looked particularly fiery.
Ye Ning tiptoed and covered his eyes with both hands.
Long Qi blinked slightly, and his eyelashes gently brushed across the palm of her hand, like a feather brushing, bringing waves of tingling sensation.
Long Qi was stunned for a moment, and the warm and slightly trembling breath sprayed on Ye Ning's wrist.
Ye Ning did not completely block his sight, and he could still see her tiptoe out of the corner of his eye.
Long Qi immediately bent down and let Ye Ning's toes fall down.
Ye Ning still covered his eyes, "Think about yourself when you were a child, and imagine that he is standing in front of you now."
"He's really good and brave. Even though he's the only one left and no one likes him, he still grew up well. Not only has he bravely persevered to this day, but he has also helped many people in the process."
"Bravery, impulsiveness, wisdom, and composure are essentially manifestations of different stages of life. There is no good or bad in them."
"You should be proud of your childhood self. He did not give up in such a difficult situation, which is why you are who you are today." Ye Ning continued, her tone gentle yet firm.
Accepting the past is itself a part of growth.
Ye Ning couldn't see his expression, but she could feel his eyelashes trembling in her palm again.
In fact, Long Qi’s skin is also pretty good.
Ye Ning secretly touched his face, finally took a step back and let go of her hand.
"Maybe when I get old, I'll become a stubborn little old lady, too?"
Ye Ning said with a smile.
They stood there quietly, Long Qi stared at Ye Ning deeply, and something was surging like a tide, almost overflowing.
His spirit body was agitated, desperately wanting to rush towards Ye Ning and wrap her tightly around him. He tried his best to restrain himself, finally letting it suppress the impulse.
But the golden light had already overflowed.
Ye Ning threw a ball of energy to feed his spirit body, "Let's go, it's time for us to leave."
The only person they could ask and reveal the matter of the spirit body to was Silos.
When the two came out of the room, the others had already packed up.
This time when she goes to the ocean, her accompanying military and researchers will follow.
There is great potential for research on marine plants, after all, marine plants play a vital role in the global ecosystem.
Previous data indicates that phytoplankton absorb approximately 5 billion tons of carbon and pollutants annually through photosynthesis, accounting for half of the world's total carbon absorption through photosynthesis. This is not to mention the impact on global climate, atmospheric circulation, material cycles, and nutrient supply to terrestrial ecosystems.
It can be said that growing marine plants well has more unique and far-reaching significance.
Moreover, the plants used in their latest weapons research and development are mostly phytoplankton. Algae have natural advantages in these aspects.
They are small in size, have strong reproductive capacity, and are high in nutritional value. Whether eating or using them, they are very economical.
It was still raining in Gaojiang District. The cold seemed to have completely penetrated the air, and every breath was filled with a cool air.
Because it had been raining, the temperature at night had dropped below ten degrees. Ye Ning exhaled lightly, and white mist came out of her mouth.
She actually quite likes this cold feeling, so cold that her face is icy, but her body is very warm.
Maybe it was because she had always lived in the south and had never even seen snow.
Long Qi put the scarf he had prepared in advance around her neck.
Ye Ning smiled at him, "It's so warm."
It was made of wool and had a few lambs crocheted on it, which looked very cute.
By the time she reached the take-off point, the researchers and soldiers had already finished their preparations and were waiting below.
Seeing her coming, everyone greeted her warmly.
"Lord Ye Ning!"
The shouts came one after another, and Ye Ning responded to them with a smile.
Shi Cong and Cang Hao were also there. Ye Ning hadn't seen them for a few days.
They have a lot of things to do recently. Not only do they have to optimize the plants, but they also have to solve problems in the research institutes in various districts, and organize training for researchers in Gaojiang District and students from the Planting University.
It should be the last time she told Cang Hao to remember to wash his hair. Since then, she hasn't seen him so often.
This saved her a lot of worry.
Now when they looked into each other's eyes, Cang Hao's expression was still somewhat evasive.
Ye Ning smiled at him and Shi Cong equally, and quickly shifted her gaze.
Hou Yu, the mayor of Gaojiang District and a number of senior officials also came.
She had said before that there was no need for such a grand ceremony when leaving, and that they could just leave directly. Therefore, the aircraft had been brought to the institute in advance, making it more convenient to leave directly.
Hou Yu walked over and carefully wiped away the raindrops on her shoulders with his fingertips.
"Be careful on the road, and tell us immediately if you have any problems."
She exuded a gentle kindness.
Ye Ning couldn't help but hug her, "Dean, see you next time."
Hou Yu was also much taller than Ye Ning, and Ye Ning fit perfectly in her arms.
Her voice was soft, with a hint of coquettishness. The rich scent of plants filled her face, a farewell gift from Ye Ning, which softened Hou Yu's heart even more.
Hou Yu patted Ye Ning's back gently and said, "Don't push yourself too hard. You are still young. Go play when you need to. There is no rush for planting."
"When you encounter danger, run first. Don't worry about others. Your safety is the most important thing."
In fact, they had said these words to Ye Ning many times. But Ye Ning always had a sense of urgency in planting that was beyond all pure humans.
Even though she looked happy and energetic every day, they still worried that she might feel tired and want to rest occasionally, but they didn't dare to stop because they were worried about others.
Both she and Hou Sen were very busy, so they did not have any offspring.
They never feel there is anything to regret, after all, they cannot spend time and energy on their children.
But Ye Ning made them feel the long-lost family affection, as if they had their own grandchildren, filling the emotional gap in their lives.
The two hugged each other for a while before Ye Ning reluctantly let go of her hand.
She really liked the feeling of Hou Yu, not some pleasant smell, but the feeling of warmth and dependence.
Ye Ning had almost said goodbye to everyone when Silos's luxury aircraft landed in a special area of the research institute.
The hatch opened and he walked down from the aircraft in a gorgeous suit.
His dark blue hair was tied up high on his body, and the imperial dress embroidered with gorgeous patterns and decorated with pearls and gems made him look elegant and noble.
Even though it was night, his skin was so white that it seemed to be radiating a glow.
"Ye Ning." Xilos smiled and walked to her side.
He didn't want to have any extra people on the aircraft, so he only brought important followers this time, and the rest traveled light.
Ye Ning was only focused on his face just now, and only now realized that the red rose adorning his chest was the one she had given him before.
It must have been preserved using some technology. After so many days, it still looks bright and warm, as if it had just been picked.
Siros bent down slightly and looked at her with shining eyes, "The gift you gave me is very suitable for me."
He had waited for so long, and Ye Ning was finally going to the ocean with him.
Although Ye Ning's focus will be on planting, she might like life in the ocean.
Ye Ning looked at him and asked, "Which aircraft should I get on?"
"Come on mine."
There may be surveillance on Xilos's aircraft. I have something important to say later, so it's safer to take her aircraft.
There was naturally no reason for Xilos to refuse.
Before boarding the aircraft, Ye Ning waved to them again and then walked in.
The hatch slowly closed, and the first phase of her planting plan in Gaojiang District finally came to an end.
Inside the aircraft, the guard orcs and Silos' followers were all guarding the outermost perimeter. In the living room, there were only three of them, which was rare.
The room was still a little hot, so Ye Ning took off her coat and sat on the sofa.
She was about to say something when Xiluosi, who was standing by the window, said, "Ye Ning, come and see."
Ye Ning walked over and said, "Look..."
They were already flying in the air, and when they looked down, a huge pattern carefully created by lights came into view.
It is the logo of her research institute and also the icon of the "Source of Life" APP.
The huge badge pattern almost occupies the entire core area of the city, and even the leaves on the corners of the badge are not omitted.
The aircraft was ascending very quickly, and the badge was shrinking rapidly in her field of vision. But Ye Ning still leaned against the window, watching the scene in front of her with cherishment.
Silos exclaimed: "The people in Gaojiang District really like you."
In fact, Ye Ning has the qualifications to be a king or a leader. Although her military strength is not high, she has enough people's support.
If there is anyone on the Sea Dust Star who can command the response of all the orcs and make all the orcs willing to die for her, it is only Ye Ning.
After all, even the plants that the rebels are using to win over people come from her.
Ye Ning treated all the orcs on the Sea Dust Planet equally, and thus she maintained a neutral and difficult-to-disrupt position.
However, Ye Ning has no desire for power and has always said that professional matters should be left to professionals.
But this makes her even more valuable.
Ye Ning didn't look away until the badge pattern completely disappeared from her sight.
She looked at the bracelet and quickly found the pattern that could be photographed from a specific angle.
Ye Ning directly retweeted the tweet and added a text.
Ye Ning: I had a very happy time in Gaojiang District. Thank you all for the gifts. I will always remember the love today.
As soon as she posted it, there were 9999+ comments.
Ye Ning clicked on it and saw the first post where someone was asking why it was a badge instead of her profile picture. Using lights to form her profile picture would better show respect for her.
Ye Ning was even more moved. Fortunately, they did not use lights to form her face.
Xilos also sat back on the sofa with her. Long Qi sat on her left, and he sat directly on the right.
After looking at the distance between Long Qi and Ye Ning, he moved closer to Ye Ning.
He knew that Hou Lin and the others had gone to training, but suddenly, there were only three of them, and he was a little uncomfortable for a moment.
Long Qi noticed his action and looked at him with a cold gaze that was full of warning.
The smile on Xilos's face did not diminish, and he moved closer to Ye Ning.
"Go ahead." There was a chill in Long Qi's voice.
Only then did Ye Ning realize that Xilos was very close to her.
Ye Ning looked at him and signaled him with her eyes to stay away from her.
Silos moved back quickly and decisively.
Ye Ning put the bracelet away and said, "It just so happens that there are only three of us here, and we have something very important to ask you."
As soon as the word "we" appeared, it was as if she and Long Qi were drawn together, and he was separated alone.
Xiluosi felt a little sad in his heart, but he still looked at her and said with a smile: "You said, as long as I know, I will answer you."
Ye Ning: "Look carefully and tell us what you see."
Long Qi's palm moved slightly, and golden light continuously overflowed from his body, gathering into a spiritual entity in his palm.
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