Xia Family of Canglong Star (9)
The brief conversation between Zhuang Mingyue and Shi Jianxia made the head of the Xia family so angry that his face turned red. He moved his lips and wanted to accuse someone, but he saw that the investigators around him either hung their heads, not knowing what they were thinking, or looked around with an expression of "I'm deaf", and suddenly his eyes went dark.
Obviously, these investigators are either Zhuang Mingyue's confidants or they don't want to get involved in the mess.
What's more, the person who was arrogant and provocative was Shi Jianxia. Zhuang Mingyue did not promise her anything and even asked her to restrain herself, but those two words really did not have the force of a warning.
Zhuang Mingyue was also worried that Shi Jianxia would make another shocking statement, putting her in a difficult position. So, she immediately said, "Xiao Li, please ask Patriarch Xia and the others to go to the Zerg Investigation Office to cooperate with the upcoming investigation."
Shi Jianxia is not a person who follows the rules. If she really uses herself as a bargaining chip and asks her to deal with the Xia family before she is willing to cooperate, things will become difficult.
The importance of Shi Jianxia is self-evident. Between her and the Xia family, even a fool would know which to choose, but Zhuang Mingyue has always been impartial and fair in enforcing the law. If there is not enough evidence, she will never arbitrarily convict one party of a crime based on its value.
However, judging from the current situation, the Xia family has most likely done something shameful, and they can bring about their own destruction without Shi Jianxia fanning the flames.
What she needs to do is to investigate what happened today and find out the role played by the Xia family.
Zhuang Mingyue's tone was very rude. The head of the Xia family had always thought that she was in cahoots with Shi Jianxia. Upon hearing this, his eyes suddenly widened. "Zhuang Mingyue! What do you mean? It's my Xia family that suffered the disaster! You still want to arrest me?"
Zhuang Mingyue looked at him in surprise. "Mr. Xia, what are you talking about? This fire was caused by humans. Is there anything wrong with the Xia family cooperating with the investigation? We must understand who the Xia family's enemies are. Is there a hatred so great that they would even burn down your ancestral home?"
These words were beautiful and appropriate, completely in line with the investigation process. The head of the Xia family took a breath and suddenly realized that he had lost his composure because of Shi Jianxia's provocation and the fire incident.
He managed to steady his expression and gave a forced smile, "Yes, that's the truth. I misunderstood."
After he finished speaking, his sharp gaze pierced Shi Jianxia, as if she was such disgusting trash.
Shi Jianxia was not angered, but slowly raised his hand and made a throat-cutting gesture. His posture was so ostentatious and arrogant that the head of the Xia family staggered in anger.
She didn't care about the people in the Xia family, so naturally she didn't care about their attitude, and it was even more impossible for her to waste her time on it. If she had that much time, she might as well think about how to kill the doctor and rescue her father.
After watching the head of the Xia family and others being taken away, Shi Jianxia told Zhuang Mingyue about the special purple star beetle insect parasite he encountered during the midterm exam. After hearing this, she immediately asked someone to retrieve the relevant information and arranged for Assistant Li to return to the Zerg Investigation Office to interrogate the head of the Xia family and others.
The enhanced humans appeared suddenly, and before the fire broke out, her investigators who were monitoring the Xia family's ancestral home did not find anything unusual.
No matter how powerful the red spider lily is, it is impossible for it to appear out of thin air with hundreds of enhanced humans. These enhanced humans must be closely related to the Xia family.
After observing the situation at the scene, Zhuang Mingyue could even reasonably speculate that the enhanced human was created by the Xia family. They got the news from somewhere that she was going to investigate the Xia family. Taking advantage of the burning of the ancestral home, they naturally put the blame on the red spider lily, minimizing their own suspicion and risks.
The investigation of the Xia family's ancestral home would not be completed in a short time, and Shi Jianxia was unwilling to waste time here. He said something to Zhuang Mingyue and was sent back to his private villa.
The cooperation was not agreed upon, so she was temporarily unable to return to Nan Teng Star with the student team of Nan Teng Military Academy, so she simply slept for the whole afternoon.
When she woke up, it was completely dark. There were many unread messages in her smart brain, sent by classmates who were on good terms with her, asking about her situation.
Shi Jianxia replied one by one and said everything was fine.
She glanced at the time again and it was already past eight o'clock in the evening. She was thinking about getting something to eat when a message suddenly popped up on the virtual screen saying 'You have accepted JY's friend request'.
JY is the nickname of President Ji Yang’s personal account.
Shi Jianxia was shocked and received a concise message when he opened the dialog box.
[JY: Hello, Shi Jianxia, I’m Ji Yang]
Calling her a classmate was a tacit acknowledgement of her identity as a student of Nandou Military Academy, which invisibly narrowed the distance between the two and put her in the friendly camp.
Shi Jianxia sent a polite message back to say hello.
To be honest, she was a little nervous. This was the first time in her two lifetimes before and after she traveled through time that she had spoken to a head of state.
Although she had read a lot of information about Ji Yang before and understood her style of doing things, she was not sure that she could gain the upper hand when negotiating with her.
[JY: Would you mind going into the Xuan Tower to chat?]
Shi Jianxia agreed to Ji Yang's suggestion and clicked on the link she sent.
The data world unfolded inch by inch, and the scene in front of Shi Jianxia changed rapidly. He saw a room similar to a conference room when he opened his eyes.
Ji Yang was wearing a platinum-colored presidential uniform, with her long hair tied up high with a headband of the same color and draped over her shoulders. Her brows were gentle yet sharp, and she sat in a relaxed posture, not giving off a distant air, but rather appearing approachable.
Seeing Shi Jianxia appear, she raised her lips slightly, revealing an amiable smile, and raised her hand and said, "Mr. Shi, please take a seat."
There were many chairs placed around the round table. Shi Jianxia sat down directly opposite her, with a neither humble nor arrogant attitude: "Hello, President Ji."
The woman in front of him looked to be no more than 27 or 28 years old. She had a calm and peaceful temperament, which easily made people like her. However, Shi Jianxia had seen the video of her sharp speech when she was comforting the soldiers on the front line, and knew that she was an unstoppable sword that should not be underestimated or taken lightly!
Ji Yang looked her straight in the eye and said straight to the point, "Deputy Director Zhuang has already told me your thoughts. What do you hope I can do?"
She threw the problem to Shi Jianxia instead of arbitrarily giving her a choice.
Shi Jianxia lowered his eyes and thought for a few seconds, then decided to throw out his chips first, "My mimicry can devour insect vortexes. This may not be known to the top management of Higanbana."
Even though he had already received a relatively affirmative answer from Zhuang Mingyue, Ji Yang still couldn't hide his surprise when he heard Shi Jianxia's straightforward words.
Since the emergence of the Zerg, the Zerg Vortex has become the most difficult problem.
The Zerg and the parasites can all be killed, but the Zerg vortex cannot be moved or destroyed. There will be an endless stream of Zerg coming to this universe through this channel. If this continues, sooner or later all the planets where humans live will be occupied by the Zerg.
The Federation has always wanted to attack the insect vortex through mimicry, but after much research, it has never produced any useful results.
Now, there really is a mimic that can devour the insect vortex.
Ji Yang asked back: "Maybe?"
Shi Jianxia nodded, "I lost a part of my memory and don't remember how I became the holder of the Higanbana Jade Card."
There was no need to hide the amnesia from Ji Yang, and hiding it might not be useful. She would definitely ask her for detailed information related to the red spider lily, including experimental research. She had no memory of this at all, so naturally she couldn't answer. In the end, she would still have to tell the whole thing.
The reason why she proposed to cooperate with Ji Yang was that among her possible partners, Ji Yang was the most suitable candidate, and the probability of him being a member of Higanbana was also quite low.
This was not Shi Jianxia's blind trust in her identity as the head of state, but a judgment made through a series of decrees she issued and her repeated actions against the red spider lily.
Shi Jianxia continued, "My mimicry of the Classic of Mountains and Seas was awakened after I lost my memory, and I didn't tell anyone that the mimicry could devour insect vortexes."
"I believe you've already read the investigative materials related to me, and you know that my mimicry is inseparable from the Four Divine Beasts family, and that it is inherited through bloodline. I can't confirm whether anyone else possesses the same mimicry as me, nor whether the mimicry's abilities are recorded."
So the only answer I can give is an ambiguous 'maybe'.
The doctor bluntly stated that "Classic of Mountains and Seas" is a 3S-level mimicry, which shows that he has a certain understanding of "Classic of Mountains and Seas".
After losing her memory, she had very few contacts with the doctor, and most of the time they were through the jade plate. She accepted interrogations and orders dryly, and she really couldn't figure out how much information he had and what his purpose was in keeping her under his control.
Shi Jianxia's words were very sincere.
Ji Yang looked thoughtful, and after a few seconds he looked up at her, "What's your level of mimicry?"
This question has never been answered directly since Shi Jianxia and Zhuang Mingyue started negotiating. Now it is impossible to avoid the question, and she also needs to use this opportunity to increase her bargaining chips.
Shi Jianxia looked back at Ji Yang and said word by word: "3S level."
It cannot be said that the worm vortex can improve the potential level of each secondary mimicry. She only needs to give Ji Yang a general concept, making her think that the potential level only exists in "Shan Hai Jing" and the secondary mimicry does not have it.
Otherwise, she would be a rare talent in Ji Yang's eyes today, but she would become a dangerous person who would be deeply feared in the future.
Just ask, who can imagine that a person has thousands of 3S-level mimicry and countless mimicry fields?
Once this kind of person grows up, she will be more dangerous than the red spider lily, and the entire federation may not be able to restrain her.
Ji Yang was surprised that her answer was so straightforward and was also shocked that "Classic of Mountains and Seas" really had a 3S level. But on second thought, he felt that this result was reasonable.
According to the survey results given by Zhuang Mingyue, Shi Jianxia's mimicry can devour SS-level insect vortexes, and the lowest is SS level, but "Shan Hai Jing" is not a pure devouring mimicry, and the possibility of it being 3S level is very high.
It has been five or six hundred years since humans awakened to mimicry on a large scale, but so far no one with the ability of 3S-level mimicry has appeared.
On the other hand, the Zerg, in those completely conquered planets, eat the smaller ones. Last month, the Federation detected the appearance of a high-level Zerg suspected to be level 3S on a certain planet.
Although the matter has not been confirmed yet, it is enough to sound the alarm for mankind.
As long as there are enough resources, the Zerg will become stronger and stronger by devouring each other. If such Zerg go to other planets through the vortex, humanity will be finished.
Ji Yang tapped the tabletop lightly with his fingertips and asked, "What benefits does the Devouring Worm Vortex bring to your mimicry?"
Shi Jianxia was surprised by her sharpness and remained calm as she replied, "Absorb the energy in the vortex for mimicry."
"You also know that I have a large number of mimics. The insect crystals I consume on a regular basis are astronomical. Combat also requires a large amount of energy. Otherwise, the recovery period will be prolonged, affecting the improvement of the mimic level."
Ji Yang would definitely not believe that there were no benefits, and this answer was inspired by the talent of the newly awakened Kingdom of God that mimicked the [Immortal Kingdom]. Naturally, there were not so many restrictions in actual situations.
There was no need for Shi Jianxia to answer honestly on something that was impossible to verify.
The number of secondary mimicry possessed by "Classic of Mountains and Seas" is not the focus. The fact that each secondary mimicry can improve the combat level and has an independent mimicry talent is what is frightening. She only needs to give a reasonable "weakness" for this to let Ji Yang know that she is controllable.
Ji Yang stared at her across the long table two meters away, his clear eyes seemed to be able to see through her skin into her soul.
Shi Jianxia was somewhat glad that this was Xuan Tower, otherwise she might not be able to control the changes in her body caused by the increased blood flow due to tension.
After a long while, Ji Yang spoke, "You haven't told me yet why you want to cooperate with me."
Is this believing or not?
Perhaps for her, it doesn't matter whether she believes it or not. As long as Shi Jianxia's mimicry can devour the insect vortex, Ji Yang will not treat her as an abandoned pawn.
This was a negotiation with unequal bargaining chips. Shi Jianxia was the one holding the initiative, but she did not show a strong attitude.
"I want to know the complete details of the mission my father carried out, including all the detailed investigation data from the time he was born until now, and I want you to help me rescue him from the red spider lily in one piece."
Almost the moment Shi Jianxia finished speaking, Ji Yang's voice rang out: "Okay!"
Such a straightforward answer surprised Shi Jianxia a little.
Without waiting for her to respond, Ji Yang calmly asked, "Anything else?"
This look shows that he is not afraid at all when he sees Xia Shizi open his mouth.
"I want the star core, the red spider lily, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and all the files and information on the Four Divine Beasts family and the Fusion School."
"During our collaboration, you cannot restrict my personal freedom, conduct experiments on me, and my secrets cannot be shared with anyone except you."
"Of course, I will cooperate with your actions and tell you everything I know about the Red Spider Lily. However, in the actions I participate in regarding the Red Spider Lily, I have a higher decision-making authority than Zhuang Mingyue."
"Finally, I need to meet with you and put the details of our cooperation in writing, with your signature."
After listening to her long string of words, Ji Yang raised his eyebrows slightly and said half-jokingly, "You're so rude, aren't you afraid that I will take the documents of our cooperation and leak the news to Bianhua, thus cutting off your escape route?"
"You shouldn't be that stupid." Shi Jianxia smiled and shrugged.
Pushing her into a desperate situation would do no good to the Federation and would instead result in the loss of a significant force. Ji Yang would not do this unless he was kicked in the head by a donkey.
"You do have some of your father's charm." Ji Yang leaned forward slightly, resting his chin on the back of his hand, seeming to admire her quite a bit.
Shi Jianxia was stunned, "Do you know my father?"
Ji Yang showed a somewhat nostalgic expression and said with emotion: "A...very difficult guy."
It was the first time that Shi Jianxia heard someone evaluate his father from someone else, and this person was the current head of the federation who was hailed as a legend.
Ji Yang smiled, straightened up and said, "If I remember correctly, the Nan Teng Military Academy's anniversary is coming soon, right? I will be there that day. I look forward to meeting you, Shi Jianxia."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Yang's figure turned into data fragments and disappeared. Shi Jianxia heard a reminder that the room was about to close.
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Night, the President's Palace.
Ji Yang leaned back in the spacious and simple study, tapping the table lightly with his fingertips. Thinking of what Shi Jianxia said, a smile appeared on his lips.
He is quite thoughtful and sincere enough.
Just as he was thinking about it, the mimicry in Ji Yang's spiritual power spring moved slightly like a little fish waking up from sleep, causing ripples.
She was just about to see what was going on when Pei Qin, one of the five strongest saints in the Federation and the captain of the head of state's guard, handed her the milk he had just heated. "What are you so happy about?"
His tone was normal and casual, without any of the bureaucracy between superiors and subordinates.
Ji Yang sensed the mimicry situation. The clock-shaped mimicry lay quietly in the fountain of mental power, without any abnormality, as if the movement just now was just her illusion.
Her mimicry has been dormant for nearly half a year, and even someone as powerful as Pei Qin couldn't explain why.
This matter was not easy to disclose to outsiders, so Pei Qin had been almost always by Ji Yang's side to protect his personal safety for the past six months.
Ji Yang felt a little strange, but she gently poked the mimic with her mental thread and saw no reaction. She thought it was a sign that the mimic was about to wake up, so she casually replied, "I met a very interesting little girl."
As she spoke, she took the milk and took a sip, then quickly frowned and said in a low voice, "No sugar added."
Pei Qin remained calm and said, "The doctor said you've been consuming too much sugar lately."
His voice was a little cold, and he was a serious person with a stern expression, with the words "keep away from strangers" written all over him.
Ji Yang looked up at him and whispered even more quietly, "General Pei, you are so fierce!"
Pei Qin lowered his eyes slightly and met her gaze.
But in just two or three seconds, Ji Yang gave in and drank the milk obediently.
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After finishing the brief conversation with Ji Yang, Xia Wei let out a breath, too lazy to think about those troubles anymore.
She took a few deep breaths of the pillow she had taken out before going to bed, then got up from the bed and prepared to get something to eat.
As soon as he went out, he heard the sound of military boots stepping on the stairs in the hall. Shi Jianxia thought it was Zhuang Mingyue who came back, and when he turned around, he was met with a pair of narrow and long phoenix eyes.
Gongye Jiwang was wearing the uniform of a senior investigator of the Zerg Investigation Department. Apart from his innate height advantage and outstanding appearance, he had an excellent physique due to years of training. There was not a trace of excess fat on his body, and his smooth muscle lines contained extremely strong explosive power.
When he heard the noise and looked up, a strand of hair fell down and brushed past the end of his eyebrow, brushing away some of his lazy and casual temperament, making people unable to help but look at him more.
Gongye Jiwang stopped halfway up the stairs, tilted his head slightly towards Shi Jianxia, and said in a gentle tone, "Long time no see."
朏朏 had just woken up from her sleep and was rubbing her eyes with her little paws in a daze when she unexpectedly saw Gongye Jiwang. Her sleepy eyes suddenly brightened up, as if a starving puppy saw a big meat bun.
Without thinking, it kicked its legs and jumped out of Shi Jianxia's arms.
Because it was running too fast, Shi Jianxia was unable to catch it for a while. When he reacted, he saw that this shameless beggar had already run in front of Gongye Jiwang, stood up familiarly, pulled at his military boots, and stared at him eagerly.
Shi Jianxia: "..."
This bastard, dare you to be more embarrassing?
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