Upon hearing these three questions, Xia Ji met Li Ke's gaze and, after a long pause, said, "Regarding the first question, the news about the two nuclear bombs is false. However, they did indeed plant some bombs in several inland locations, which we have already defused. I'd like to ask why you asked the second question?"
Li Ke spoke with an air of nonchalance: "Because I feel that the earthquake and floods this time are very similar to the disaster caused by the first tsunami seven years ago. I want to know, is this also man-made?"
In her previous life, Li Ke did not recall such severe earthquakes and floods occurring at this time, and her intuition told her that this disaster might be of the same nature as the one at the beginning of the apocalypse.
Xia Ji pondered for a moment before saying, "Your intuition is correct. This earthquake and flood were also caused by a massive tsunami. Although the cause has not yet been determined, it is probably still due to those people exploring the seabed."
Li Ke kept staring at Commander Xia, his gaze unwavering, making it easy to believe that what he said was true. However, Li Ke still had reservations about what he was saying.
After a pause, Li Ke frowned and asked, "The third question?"
Xia Ji took a breath before saying, "It is said that a special kind of solar energy mineral has been discovered in the deep sea in the West. This mineral can almost replace all other energy minerals on the market. Our mission this time is to retrieve a portion of this mineral for research and verification. This is a classified mission and should not be shared with others. I hope that Commander Li will forget about it after hearing this."
Li Ke looked at Xia Ji and continued to ask, "Is it really necessary to go to such great lengths?"
Xia Ji's expression was serious: "Some of the news has been confirmed. Solar energy minerals have indeed been discovered deep in the ocean. These minerals can indeed be used as a rare energy source. Others still need further research. You know, being a step behind in some things can mean falling far behind. Necessary actions are necessary, and they need to be taken quickly."
Li Ke didn't press further, but simply looked at Xia Ji and said, "I just want to save our people. I'm afraid I can't help you with anything else."
Xia Ji's gaze remained fixed on Li Ke, neither pressing nor yielding: "We caught some foreigners who had infiltrated the inland areas. From them, we learned that the treasure had vanished without a trace, and the prime suspect they eventually identified was you."
Li Ke, we don't care where you put the treasure you took or how much supplies you stockpiled, and we won't cause you any trouble in the future. We just hope that, if possible, you can help us successfully obtain this solar energy ore during this mission.
Just to clarify beforehand, although this mission is classified, the other side has taken precautions from the start, so the outcome is very likely to be the same as Xiao Yi's group—losing contact and disappearing without a trace.
After Xia Ji finished speaking, Li Ke asked, "When do we depart?"
Xia Ji hadn't expected Li Ke to agree so readily, but considering her style, she immediately realized that was just the kind of person she was.
“We will send the coordinates to Yan Bo, and we will set off together in three days. If all goes well, we will meet up in ten days. But the sea is currently fraught with danger and unpredictable. If we do not meet up in time, we will temporarily abandon the rendezvous and continue on our way with the final coordinates given by Xiao Yi as our goal.”
After Xia Ji finished speaking, Li Ke asked again, "How long do you estimate it will take to reach our destination? Are we guaranteed supplies of materials and weapons, as well as transportation, if we set off with Yan Bo?"
Xia Ji's expression changed slightly at this moment, as if he was embarrassed: "We just made contact with Yan Bo's side. As for supplies, weapons, and transportation, you will need to prepare them yourselves for the time being. Three days should be enough time for him to prepare. As for my side, I will also provide double support. As long as the two sides meet, these will not be a problem."
Li Ke gave a casual "oh," then seemed to snap out of his reverie before saying, "I'm taking fifty men with me. You guys handle the preparations. Also, send Qiu Feng back to the safe zone. We don't need him here. As for the rest, I'll call Yan Bo in, and you can discuss it yourselves."
Xia Ji frowned upon hearing this: "We can send Chief Qiu back, but we can only give you a maximum of twenty people, which is already beyond the quota. Moreover, I need to make this clear beforehand: the future of this mission is uncertain. If any unexpected events occur, everyone must have the ability to save themselves; otherwise, life and death are in the hands of fate. We cannot afford to waste any extra manpower."
Li Ke's expression remained unchanged: "Okay."
Seeing that Li Ke was about to leave to call for someone, Xia Ji quickly spoke up again: "Base Chief Li, Li Ke, this time your return date is uncertain. Do you have any words to leave for your mother Li Zhenzhen, and for Mr. Mo Qing, the base chief of the Mo family?"
Li Ke tilted her head slightly: "You want to use them to test me? Commander Xia, in my heart, there is no difference between Li Zhenzhen being alive and dead. I will have nothing to do with her anymore. As for the Mo family, none of them can compare to the people from my Qiushan base."
Upon hearing this, Xia Ji pondered the truthfulness of Li Ke's words. Li Ke then spoke again: "As for the Qiushan Base, it is something I can abandon at any time if it affects my safety. After all, I never consider anyone to be my responsibility in this world."
Li Ke acts solely on her heart; she does what she wants to do, and no one can threaten her if she doesn't want to.
Xia Ji nodded: "I was presumptuous. I understand what you mean and I won't bring it up again."
Li Ke didn't respond, but called Yan Bo in. He then stood there listening to them discuss some related matters.
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