Because of Ye Nianzhen's previous instructions, the space pirates on Luoshui's side did not do anything violent to Qin He.
Besides keeping her confined to a room and preventing her from moving around freely to avoid sending messages to the Alliance, they provided her with good food and drink. After all, Ye Nianzhen's status as a healer was very special, and they didn't want to offend a healer's friends.
Moreover, given how much Luo Shui values Ye Nianzhen, they dare not take any improper actions.
After Ye Nianzhen decided to come to Zhong to find Qin He to inquire about the situation, Luo Shui brought her to this room. Mingyuan had other things to attend to, so he returned to his warship. If the situation became clear, Ye Nianzhen would send him a message so he could prepare a rescue plan.
Upon arriving at the room, Ye Nianzhen used her communication terminal to unlock the door and saw Qin He sitting at the table in a daze.
Coincidentally, Qin He was projecting some photos onto the wall, looking at them with a nostalgic expression. Ye Nianzhen could clearly see that one of the photos showed a person who looked very similar to Qin Qiu.
Ye Nianzhen's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface, slowly walked in, and softly called out, "Qin He."
Upon hearing the voice, Qin He abruptly looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which quickly turned to joy: "Nianzhen! What brings you here?"
Ye Nianzhen approached with a smile and sat down next to Qin He, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally sweeping over the photos: "I was worried about you, so I came to check on you. Are you alright?"
Qin He gently shook her head: "I'm fine, just a little bored being locked up here. How about you? Did the space pirates give you any trouble?"
Ye Nianzhen shook her head: "They didn't do anything to me, after all, my status is what it is."
Qin He appeared calm, but Ye Nian could sense a hint of anxiety hidden beneath her composed exterior.
This anxiety had been present since Ye Nianzhen met Qin He. Before, Ye Nianzhen didn't understand why, but now she could guess the general reason.
She decided to test the waters, so she said, "You know, the space pirates captured me to treat their leader, and the treatment has now been successfully completed."
Qin He was stunned for a moment after hearing this, but quickly nodded: "Your ability is very strong. A level seven healer is already the strongest level known since the beginning of interstellar history."
Ye Nianzhen added, "I've recently heard some rumors about Qin Qiu, the former strongest warrior in the alliance. I'm wondering if I had awakened earlier, could I have helped him heal and prevented him from becoming a discarded member of the alliance?"
Upon hearing this, Qin He's composure crumbled. Her face darkened, and she looked directly into Ye Nianzhen's eyes, asking, "Do you know something? What is your purpose?"
Qin He had always felt that Ye Nianzhen was different from other immature healers, and even had many secrets of his own, but she never expected that Ye Nianzhen was more unfathomable than she had imagined.
Having achieved her goal, Ye Nianzhen stopped saying anything provocative and softened her tone, saying, "I wanted to learn about Qin Qiu for some reason. I found out that you are his sister, so I wanted to ask you for some information."
Qin He was silent for a moment, then her tense expression relaxed a little. She seemed to have made peace with some kind of persistence in her heart, and sighed, "I always felt that no one could help me, only I could save Qin Qiu, but now, I think maybe I can try to seek some help from the outside world."
She then recounted her past story in detail.
As the intelligence reports indicated, Qin Qiu was indeed the strongest tyrant in the alliance.
At that time, people knew very little about tyrants, and there were few reports of tyrants causing injuries during riots. Qin Qiu, as the alliance's number one fighter, was very prestigious.
However, during a mission, Qin Qiu suddenly lost control, causing heavy casualties to friendly forces. This incident shocked the entire alliance, causing Qin Qiu to fall from his pedestal as a hero and become a pariah. To quell public anger, the alliance had no choice but to imprison Qin Qiu and eventually exile him to a remote planet.
Upon learning the news, Qin He tried her best to rescue her younger brother, but unfortunately, she was outnumbered and unable to succeed. She searched everywhere for information about the tyrant, hoping to find a way to cure Qin Qiu, but was met with disappointment time and time again.
Ye Nianzhen listened quietly to Qin He's story, a wave of sympathy washing over her. She could feel Qin He's deep love for her younger brother, as well as his helplessness and despair.
"So what do you plan to do now?" Ye Nianzhen asked softly.
Qin He raised her head, her eyes shining with determination: "I will save him, no matter the cost."
Ye Nianzhen nodded, already having made up her mind. She knew that with her own strength, she might be able to help Qin He realize this wish. Moreover, she also wanted to learn more about the tyrants, to see if she could find a way to cure them.
“I will help you,” Ye Nianzhen said, “but we need a well-thought-out plan.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Qin He's eyes. She gripped Ye Nianzhen's hand tightly, as if grasping at a last straw: "Thank you, Nianzhen. I really don't know what to do."
Ye Nianzhen smiled and patted Qin He's hand: "Don't worry, we'll figure something out together."
*
The situation regarding Qin Qiu is now largely clear, but the question remains: where exactly is the planet that imprisoned him?
This problem can only be investigated by Mingyuan, who is a general in the Allied Forces.
Ye Nianzhen thought for a moment, then said, "Mingyuan should still be on the warship. Once he's finished with his business there, I'll contact him and ask him to help locate the planet where Qin Qiu is being held. However, this may take some time."
Qin He nodded, understanding that this matter couldn't be rushed: "It's alright, I've already waited so long, I don't mind waiting a little longer. I'm willing to do anything to rescue Qin Qiu."
Looking into Qin He's determined eyes, Ye Nianzhen couldn't help but feel moved. She patted Qin He on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will do everything I can to help you."
The two chatted for a while longer, then Ye Nianzhen checked the time and said, "It's about time, I should go back. Otherwise, the space pirates will become suspicious."
Qin He stood up and saw Ye Nianzhen to the door: "Nianzhen, thank you. I really don't know how to express my gratitude."
Ye Nianzhen smiled and shook her head: "Don't be so polite, we're friends."
She smiled and patted Qin He on the shoulder. This gesture surprised Qin He, but it also filled her with hope and warmth.
If she could really rescue Qin Qiu... she would do everything in her power to repay Ye Nianzhen.
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