Chi Yao said to lure it over, but after the Seventh Army stationed at the border observed it, the news they sent back was not so optimistic.

Originally, this one was kept as a backup, and it was not the star beast that was initially chosen.

So a problem arose.

As a backup, the Seventh Army at the border usually has its own work stationed, and more reconnaissance forces were assigned to the first one, so the observation of this one was very limited.

Therefore, when the North Border indicated that it wanted to lure it over again, after the second round of reconnaissance, the news sent back was not quite the same as the first time.

The first observation was that the level was close to S-level, and it was not a mutant.

The second message sent back said that the investigators felt that after a period of hunting and recuperation, the level of this star beast had been raised, and it should be above S. However, whether it has reached SS or not, the drone has not captured the footage of it hunting and hunting, and there is no relevant data for analysis at the moment, so we need to wait and observe.

The level of the star beast may have leaped, but it is hard to say whether it has mutated or not.

The growth law of the star beast is like this.

From birth to infancy, there are very few mutant star beasts, and the basic state they show is non-mutated.

But once they reach adulthood, as their level rises, after crossing a certain level, the star beast may jump from non-mutated to mutant.

The scientific researchers stationed at the border of the Empire have made long-term observations on this. There are currently two mainstream hypotheses in the academic community. One is that the mutant mental power needs the support of a certain level, so only when the star beast's mental power reaches a certain level, the silent mutation ability will be triggered;

the second is that the star beast has thick skin and flesh, and can travel between planets in a vacuum without any help, relying only on its body. Perhaps the cosmic rays or energy chaos it experienced on the way stimulated the expression of mutant genes, so there was such a transformation.

Regardless of which of the two hypotheses is correct, one thing is recognized.

That is, the star beast will change whether it mutates or not in each level upgrade.

This news from the border was then placed on Chi Yao's desk.

Chi Yao tapped the table with his long fingers and read it word by word, saying: "From the first hunting plan to the second decoy order, it took nearly two months. This time is a bit long. It is normal for the star beast to change a little."

In the middle, there was also the time spent training Shi Xing, and after Shi Xing absorbed the star beast, everyone spent time looking for the root cause of the mental power leakage.

Chi Yao was relieved, "As long as it hasn't run away."

Tan Baishan, who reported: "..."

Tan Baishan asked for the next instruction.

Chi Yao thought about it and was not so anxious. He just said, "Continue to observe and figure out the level and whether it has changed."

Chi Yao didn't like to fight a battle without preparation.

Tan Baishan was worried, "But the matter of Shi Xing's spiritual power leaking out..."

Chi Yao had already made corresponding arrangements, "Shi Xing absorbed the remaining spiritual power of the star beasts in the imperial people's spiritual sea. Although there will be no changes in the outer circle, the spiritual power leakage has stopped temporarily."

"I have asked Tan Jue to issue a notice within the First Army, asking officers with old injuries in their spiritual sea to sign up for treatment."

"If the doctor's judgment is accurate, at least Shi Xing's spiritual power leakage can be soothed."

As for a complete cure, it can only be done after the next star beast is absorbed.

At this point, a consensus was reached.

Tan Baishan then sent a team to the border to increase the intensity of the investigation.

On Chi Yao's side, the doctor aimed to detect whether Shi Xing had other problems.

Facts have proved that the mismatch between the inside and outside of the spiritual sea seems to have only caused the leakage of spiritual power. In other aspects, from physical health to the use of healing spiritual power, Shi Xing is very good.

Later, as the First Army signed up and the officers who were notified to come to the North arrived one after another, Shi Xing's spiritual power leakage was controlled.

During this period, because Shi Xing did not feel unwell, the treatment of Chi Yao and Tan Chi was not interrupted.

Tan Chi's treatment is coming to an end. Although everyone did not urge him openly, the frequency of inquiring about the progress of the treatment has increased.

Including Chi Yao.

"Is Tan Chi's spiritual sea almost cured?"

Chi Yao asked Shi Xing after the treatment one night.

Shi Xing said truthfully, "It will take a few days. Only a small part of the central spiritual thread has not regenerated."

"Because it is the core spiritual thread that supports the entire spiritual sea, the regeneration requires more healing spiritual power. I can't say exactly how long it will take."

Chi Yao nodded and asked, "After being cured, does he still need some time to recuperate?"

Shi Xing affirmed, "Yes, the regenerated spiritual thread is fragile. If you want to fully recover to the state before the injury, you still need certain training and use after the spiritual thread grows longer and stronger, so that you can completely recover to the state before the injury."

After thinking for a while, Shi Xing said, "But Lieutenant General Tan has not used his spiritual power for so many years. The actual recovery period may be longer than I estimated for a normal person."

Chi Yao was okay with this, "As long as he can recover, it doesn't matter how long it takes. It's better than not at all."

"Compared to many fallen officers, Tan Chi is already lucky."

There is nothing wrong with this statement. If it weren't for the time star that happened to appear in the tree nest, Tan Chi's spiritual sea should have been close to drying up according to the original situation. Once it dries up, it will be completely useless.

Chi Yao asked again, "Do you find it difficult to treat the officers from the First Army who are queuing for treatment?"

Shi Xing: "It's okay, the injuries are not too serious."

The officers who were injured too seriously for too long had too much pressure to treat, so Fu Qing and Xiang Fei had already screened them out when they were choosing.

Chi Yao nodded.

There was a moment of silence in the room, and Chi Yao mentioned the key point of this conversation, "Do you still remember the choice I gave you at that time?"

Shi Xing reacted, and then realized that it was the empowerment given to him by the imperial law as Chi Yao's partner.

The elders took into account his physical condition and personal ability, and wanted to take back the empowerment when he matured, but at the same time, they did not let him bear the corresponding responsibilities. Empowerment

is divided into two aspects, one is political power, and the other is military power.

He now takes time to study internal affairs for half a day every day. Most of the time, Xu Jin teaches him. If he encounters some thinking problems, Chi Yao will also take the initiative to explain to him for one or two days... After coming to the North for more than half a year, he has only roughly gotten the hang of it. Compared with six months ago when he knew nothing, he finally understands the scope of the respective powers of the Senate and the Council of Elders.

He doesn't think he can control the political power.

Fortunately, Chi Yao doesn't mean that.

His Highness means that the First Army is his private army, and he wants Shi Xing to take the corresponding military power.

At least the power of the First Army can be guaranteed. As for the other six legions, after the First Army is in order, some follow-up measures should be taken. However, the military structure is simpler than the political system, and Shi Xing possesses high-level healing abilities, which are urgently needed by military officers. Therefore, no matter what, it is easier and more achievable than political power.

However, if you get it, you will have corresponding responsibilities to shoulder.

So Chi Yao let Shi Xing choose.

At the critical moment when the treatment was about to be completed, Chi Yao asked in advance, and Shi Xing felt that it was in line with the other party's character, meticulous. After thinking

for a moment, he felt that this was a very serious topic. Shi Xing grabbed a pillow and sat down cross-legged on the pure white carpet prepared for him by Xu Jin. This was a relaxing posture for him.

Chi Yao sat on the sofa. It was time for bedtime. Both of them were wearing comfortable pajamas. The atmosphere was very warm.

There was no sense of oppression on each other. It was just like a normal chat and question every day.

Shi Xing looked straight ahead and said, "Actually, I have thought about this question a long time ago, Your Highness."

"But you said that you should wait until I get into the internal affairs before answering. I have never expressed my opinion before."

"Well... I have studied for so long. Internal affairs are indeed very complicated. Even if I only have military power, the responsibilities on my shoulders are not easy. I know all this."

After speaking, he raised his eyes slightly and saw Chi Yao nodded, motioning him to continue.

Shi Xing straightened his shoulders and sat up straighter. After taking a deep breath, he spoke in a clear voice.

"My decision has not changed. I'll do as you say. First, we'll take military power and shoulder the corresponding responsibilities."

Chi Yao lowered his eyes for a moment and said abruptly, "I want to hear what you mean."

Understanding the deep meaning, Shi Xing said frankly, "That's what I mean."

"It's not that I blindly agree with your ideas without thinking."

Shi Xing explained in detail, "You know me, if I can not rely on others and can have some power to protect myself and the people around me, of course I will agree."

Shi Xing is indeed such a person, Chi Yao nodded.

Shi Xing hesitated for a while, but still added boldly, "Secondly, it's my inner thoughts. If I can help you share some things, I will agree unconditionally."

The three words "unconditionally" inexplicably touched Chi Yao. He stared at Shi Xing for a long time and asked, "Even if this road is difficult?"

Shi Xing smiled brightly: "But the road of the Blue Star people is not easy."

The smile faded slightly, and then said seriously, "What kind of rights you enjoy, what kind of responsibilities you should bear, Your Highness, I know all this." Shi

Xing's voice was very light, but it sounded very meaningful in Chi Yao's heart.

Chi Yao stood up and walked to Shi Xing. They looked at each other at close range. Shi Xing's eyes were still very bright, and when he looked at him, it seemed to be filled with light.

Chi Yao raised the corner of his mouth, "Got it."

He reached out to Shi Xing, clasped his dry palms, and silently tenderly pulled Shi Xing up from the ground.

Shi Xing called Chi Yao again, hesitating to speak, as if he had something to say.

Chi Yao was not in a hurry. After waiting for a while, Shi Xing seemed to have finally mustered up the courage and suggested, "We need military power, but can we not completely give up the power to interfere in internal affairs?"

Chi Yao: "?"

Shi Xing whispered: "Maybe, I can give it a try?"

Chi Yao laughed, "Are you sure?"

The Elders' Council was originally there to restrict the royal family. If it was not necessary, he didn't want to touch it. Moreover, after more than half a year of study, Shi Xing should also be very clear about how annoying the Elders' Council's restrictions on the royal family were.

Under such circumstances, Chi Yao really didn't expect that he was still willing to deal with it and fight for it.

Shi Xing nodded boldly, and his point of entry was very tricky, "People can not enjoy luxury goods, but they can not avoid illness. Before the mutant beasts appeared, the medical treatment provided by the Blue Star people in the Twin Stars was not mainly for the damaged spiritual sea..."

In fact, there are other problems with the spiritual sea, but most of them can be solved by modern medicine.

But after all, no one can help the Blue Star people.

There are still a small number of strange diseases that can only be treated by the Blue Star people.

Shi Xing: "The medical resources of the Blue Star people are all supplied to the imperial officers, and the spiritual sea problems of the officials are rarely solved. Maybe, we can try from this angle at that time?"

Chi Yao did not deny that this was a feasible angle.

But he was curious, "Are you very interested in power?"

Shi Xingyu paused for a moment, slowly, and shook his head under Chi Yao's gaze.

"Then why do you still want to try?"

Shi Xing lowered his eyelashes, and after a while, he suddenly said, "I think you are quite bothered by these things."

Chi Yao was stunned.

Shi Xing added, "It's not about the actual political affairs, but the struggle of power within the empire."

Chi Yao's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked at Shi Xing carefully for a while, "Who told you?"

Shi Xing: "No one told me, I observed it."

Shi Xing counted on his fingers, "For example, the Presbyterian Church, if it is not a practical issue, you will put them at the back, and you will not receive relevant communications when you are busy..." "

The Senate only receives communications from the Speaker and the Vice Speaker. If there is a quarrel, you will let them hold a meeting among themselves first, and then come to you with a unified report..."

"And..."

Suddenly, Chi Yao reached out and held Shi Xing's fingers, pressing down, revealing his political inclination for the first time, "No need to count, you feel right."

Shi Xing looked at him with his sea-blue eyes, full of sincerity, "My requirements are not high. I just think that if you are mentally disturbed, I can help you deal with government affairs for a few days. It doesn't matter if I can't handle major events, but it would be good if I can stop bothering you with these annoying and troublesome things when you are not in good health."

"I have never thought of completely parasitizing under your wings and relying on you, Your Highness."

"More or less, there is always something I can do..." There was

still some embarrassment in his words.

Chi Yao looked deeply into Shi Xing's eyes, which made Shi Xing embarrassed. He was worried that he had said something wrong, and then he wondered if this was the reason Chi Yao didn't believe it.

After a while, Shi Xing supplemented again under this gaze, "Your Highness, I didn't lie..."

"I..."

He was very unfamiliar with internal affairs and really had no idea about wielding power. He

didn't finish his words because Chi Yao suddenly leaned over and hugged him gently.

Shi Xing's whole body froze because of this sudden hug.

Chi Yao placed his chin close to his forehead, his breath brushing his skin, and whispered, "I see." He

paused, then affirmed, "Then let's try it together."

Shi Xing was stunned for a moment, nodded heavily, and smiled brilliantly, "Yeah!"