Chapter 17: Formulating the Plan; Xu Lingzhao, disguised as a refugee, devises an infiltration strategy...
Based on the information from Li Fengguang's memories and the intelligence department, Xu Lingzhao could roughly pinpoint the exact location of the rebels' biochemical base within the territory under Pasifika's control. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table. The rebels' biggest bargaining chip was their ability to control the Zerg, but such bases were scattered across almost every planet.
She decided to go to the biochemical base alone first to develop the most basic tactics and then train the corresponding personnel. After thinking for a long time, Xu Lingzhao convened a secret meeting. There were only five people present, including herself.
“This is too dangerous, and we could die there if we’re not careful.” Lu Qianxue frowned as she stared at the location of the rebel army’s biochemical base. On the surface, it was a snow-capped mountain, but underneath it was completely different.
“The rebels are very strong overall, both in terms of weaponry and scientific research, so a precision nuclear strike is not feasible.” Ling Qianzhu, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, looked at the rebel information on the screen. She looked at Xu Lingzhao and said, “The rebels have a very capable researcher who is responsible for most of the bio-engineered insectoids.”
“Yes, my father told me about such a person, and that only those who have been with the rebels for more than five years can enter the rebel base. Even the outer guards need two years.” Pei Zhen’s impetuousness faded and he became more composed.
“Zhao Zhao, the risk is too great if you go, and Pasifica can’t be without you since it’s just been established.” He Zaining twirled a pen, glancing at everyone’s face before finally fixing her gaze on Xu Lingzhao.
After a long silence, Xu Lingzhao put down the documents in his hand and said, "Now all the forces are starting to stir. The three districts of the East, South, and North, as well as the Federation, have all cooperated with the rebels and are showing a strong tendency to unite against Pasifica. If I don't do this, Pasifica will be devoured sooner or later."
She sent them the locations of all the bio-chemical bases within Pasifica. Xu Lingzhao looked at Pei Zhenwei and He Zaining: "You are responsible for monitoring these areas and the deployment of the Planetary Force."
Xu Lingzhao entrusted Ling Qianzhu with full authority over weapons development. Finally, she looked at Lu Qianxue and slowly said, "During my absence, you will be in charge of all matters concerning Pasifica. Although the rebels, District Three, and the Federation currently have the intention to cooperate, they have not yet reached an agreement. There will be no war within six months, so..." A swift and resolute glint flashed in Xu Lingzhao's eyes, "Huo Qi provided me with the location of the rebels' biological warfare base headquarters. I will destroy it within six months."
"Huo Qi?" Lu Qianxue's face was filled with obvious confusion: "Him...?"
"If it weren't for him saving me and intentionally letting me go, Xu Lingzhao might already be dead in the desert." Xu Lingzhao gave them a boost of confidence: "Although Huo Qi's father is a powerful figure, Huo Qi chose to secretly support Pasifica. It's a kind of exchange of benefits. If Pasifica ultimately wins, then we will also adopt a policy of appeasement towards the Huo family."
They all nodded in agreement regarding Huo Qi's matter, but Ling Qianzhu looked at Xu Lingzhao's blonde hair and golden eyes: "Your personal features are too obvious. How can you infiltrate without being discovered? As far as I know, the rebels can easily crack disguise techniques."
Xu Lingzhao's lips curled slightly: "I have a way of dealing with this."
Over the next seven days, they meticulously planned the infiltration operation and devised detailed strategies for all possible contingencies.
at night.
Xu Lingzhao returned to her residence in the council center, looking exhausted. She opened the door and found Chu Jing asleep on the sofa. She slowly approached the sleeping man, squatted down beside him, and carefully examined his face. She couldn't help but touch his thick eyelashes, which trembled slightly at her touch.
Chu Jing slowly opened his peach blossom eyes. After seeing the person in front of him, he sat up slightly and hugged her neck. His voice was hoarse and aggrieved as he woke up: "Why did you take so long to come back? I've been waiting for you for so long."
Xu Lingzhao pulled him into her arms with a little force, the stiff military uniform rubbing against Chu Jingze's soft pajamas. She brushed her nose against his pink cheeks and said, "I've been so busy. I couldn't wait to come find you as soon as I finished." She pinched Chu Jingze's waist with one hand and said, "So slender and soft."
She teased the person in her arms, but he remained silent. Xu Lingzhao could feel his body temperature rising higher and higher. She closed her eyes and enjoyed this rare moment of tenderness. She kneaded Chu Jingze's rounded earlobe and said, "I'm leaving the day after tomorrow."
"So soon, I don't want you to leave." Chu Jingze lowered his eyes, hugged her tighter, and murmured softly, "Last time I waited for you for three years, I missed you every day, how long will it take this time?" He raised his head, his eyes glistening with tears as he looked at her. Xu Lingzhao cupped his face and kissed his lips.
After a long while, Xu Lingzhao raised his finger to wipe the water stains from his lips, his gaze lingering on his face: "At most six months. Wait for me. I will have Lu Qianxue send you to a safe place. There are too many people and too many eyes in the Pasifica base. I'm afraid you will be in danger."
Chu Jing was not an unreasonable person. He nodded slightly, but tears still fell uncontrollably. Xu Lingzhao took out a handkerchief to wipe them away, got up, carried him to the bed, and gently put him down: "Wait for me."
When Xu Lingzhao came out of the bathroom, the room was already filled with Chu Jingze's sweet pheromones. She found him even more charming. Xu Lingzhao turned off the master bedroom light, leaving only a small table lamp. When she walked to the bedside, their pheromones were intertwined. The table lamp illuminated their two figures. Xu Lingzhao grabbed Chu Jingze's hands and put them over his head, showering him with delicate kisses all over his body.
She turned the person in her arms, whose eyes were glazed over, overturned him, bared her sharp teeth, and pierced his glands to possess him in an extremely domineering way, silently venting her emotions of parting. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Chu Jingze's hand tightly gripping the bed sheet. She covered his hand, held it back, and intertwined her fingers with his.
Clothes were scattered all over the floor. Xu Lingzhao listened to the intoxicating moans, turned his face to hers, kissed away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and gently comforted him: "Don't cry, baby, trust me."
The next morning, when Chu Jingze woke up, she was no longer beside him. He picked up her clothes, feeling her lingering presence, and slowly shed tears: "I'll wait for you." His gaze fell on the bedside table, where Xu Lingzhao's ring and pocket watch were, and... a pair of little figures woven by Xu Lingzhao. Chu Jingze held them in his hands and looked at them carefully; they depicted her and him embracing.
His tears fell again uncontrollably. He held the doll in his arms. He knew that Xu Lingzhao did not belong to him alone. She had her own ambitions. For peace, for no more war, and for a stable and happy life for him, she had been working hard. Chu Jing felt that meeting an Alpha like Xu Lingzhao was his good fortune.
Powerful and devoted, he always believed that all Alphas had more than one Omega. His father, for example, had five Omega wives, which plunged the Chu family into endless power struggles. If it weren't for Xu Lingzhao's efforts to protect him during the three years she was away, he probably would have been gone long ago. She always silently sacrificed for him.
Chu Jing recalled the days when she served as his adjutant. Inside the council center, countless Omgea and Alphas eyed Xu Lingzhao covetously, even harboring strong hostility towards him. However, Xu Lingzhao never responded to anyone except him. Whether in the past or now, her feelings for him remained unchanged.
Therefore, Chu Jing felt that he shouldn't let Xu Lingzhao worry about him too much. When Lu Qianxue came to pick him up, he left and went to a safe place to quietly wait for Xu Lingzhao to return.
Light snow was falling from the sky. Xu Lingzhao walked in the fleeing crowd in tattered clothes. She had changed drastically. All her golden features were gone, replaced by dry, split, slightly malnourished brown hair. Her features had also become ordinary, and she even had freckles. She licked her chapped lips, wiped the dust off her face, and listened to the people around her talking while bending over and leaning on her cane.
"Is it really possible to sneak to Canglan Star? I heard there are a lot of rebels along this route..." A man dressed in tattered clothes whispered to his companion, "If you get caught by the rebels, you'll be fed to the Zerg."
"Don't worry, we paid 5,000 star coins, and they guarantee we'll arrive safely. Even if we get captured by the rebels, it'll be fine. I heard they want strong Alphas, so we won't die."
"All right.."
Xu Lingzhao looked down at her toes. Her current identity was that of a refugee fleeing from war. She followed the group into the stern of a cargo starship. The hold was filled with neatly stacked goods. Many ragged people were already sitting on the floor, their faces covered in dust and their eyes staring blankly at their toes. A person wearing a mask shouted loudly, "Quiet down, find a seat and stop talking nonsense."
She casually found an inconspicuous spot to sit down, mimicking their behavior and adopting an indifferent attitude. Xu Lingzhao felt uneasy. There were elderly people, children, and even pregnant women here. They were all displaced by the war, and now various forces were vying for power, waving the banner of justice and colluding with the rebels. No one cared about these thugs. Although Pasifika did take in refugees and provide relief,
But that wasn't enough. When everyone was on board, the starship's hatch closed, and the people standing in the shadows finally appeared. Xu Lingzhao immediately recognized them as mercenaries. They were fully armed, holding pulse rifles, and looking down at everyone. Anyone who made a sound would be kicked without mercy.
The atmosphere inside the cabin was oppressive. Xu Lingzhao clenched her fists, suppressing her anger. The rebels and mercenaries were simply a cancer. A child's cry shattered the oppressive atmosphere like a thunderclap. Almost everyone turned their attention to the mother and child. The mother was trying to cover the child's mouth with her hand, but it was too late.
A mercenary stepped forward and forcibly pulled the trembling mother away, dragging the child from her arms. Although the child's face was covered, madness could still be seen in his exposed eyes. His hoarse, low voice reached everyone's ears: "Burn him." He pulled the child's arm up, watching him cry, and let out a cackling laugh.
Upon seeing this, the mother frantically snatched her child back from the mercenaries, shaking her head and pleading, "Please, please spare my child."
The mercenary stood up, grinning from ear to ear, "Such a loving mother and child, burn them all." He thus pronounced their death sentence. Xu Lingzhao watched coldly. All the other refugees huddled together, afraid the mercenary would notice, and not a single one stepped forward to intervene, until the mercenary took out gasoline to pour over the mother and child's heads.
A note from the author:
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[Rainbow praise][Rainbow praise] I had a little bit of writer's block, haha, sob sob sob, it took me five hours to write [crying][crying]
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