Chapter 19 Nineteen Nights [Two in One]
This person is none other than the chief star pirate leader of the Blazing Star Pirates, His Excellency Wu Yan, also known as the Flame of Star Pirates.
Yun Wanwan looked at Shi Kane, then at Wu Yan, and wondered if a fight was about to break out. While she wasn't sure about the relationship between the two characters, she knew from their eyes that they definitely knew each other and had a significant grudge against each other.
"Do you know each other?"
After all, Shi Kaien had never mentioned to her how he ended up here, and Wu Yan had never mentioned any grudge between him and Shi Kaien. Yun Wanwan was not sure how deep the grudge between the two was.
Wu Yan knew that Shi Kaien was here, and he had been on guard the whole time. However, he felt too comfortable next to Yun Wanwan, so he relaxed his guard and slept until now. He didn't expect Shi Kaien to come back so soon, and he was caught red-handed.
Are you feeling guilty?
Still a little bit.
But it was strange that over the years, even when facing Shi Kane, he never felt guilty. He was even proud of his identity as a space pirate, which allowed him to fool several major legions. He never felt that there was anything wrong in fighting with a legion commander like Shi Kane.
At this moment, Yun Wanwan was right next to him. Facing Shi Kane's wary and unfriendly eyes, Wu Yan actually began to worry that after Yun Wanwan knew his identity, she would dislike him like everyone else.
It's fine if you despise him, but the agreement we just made to let him stay is also going to be invalidated.
Would Kane conceal his identity? Of course not.
For a moment, Wu Yan reflected on his not-so-long life. It seemed that he had indeed done a lot of bad things. At least in the eyes of people outside the Star Pirates, none of what he did was good.
"Miss Wanwan, I guess Wu Yan hasn't told you about his identity yet."
See, we’re finally here.
Wu Yan indeed didn't mention it. He and Yun Wanwan only knew each other for a few words and had never had the chance to say so much.
Wait, we've only exchanged a few words, and yet he's selling himself out for a bowl of mushroom soup? Wu Yan finally realized why Yun Wanwan had been laughing so happily just now. He'd just been foolish and made a fool of himself.
But what could he do? His identity was indeed not worth mentioning, he had indeed done a lot of bad things, and he had indeed made stupid mistakes.
Wu Yan threw up his hands. It was already like this, what else could he do? Give up. Having already given up once, Wu Yan felt no pressure to do it again.
"Oh, then Your Highness, please tell us what my identity is!"
Hearing Wu Yan's strange accent, Yun Wanwan couldn't help but frown and looked at Wu Yan silently.
Wu Yan, who originally wanted to make a few sarcastic remarks to Shi Kane, received Yun Wanwan's gaze, opened his mouth, and swallowed back the next words.
This little movement fell clearly into Shi Kai'en's sight, and he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Why did Wu Yan look so wrong? Where was his usual temper? He was so obedient in front of Yun Wanwan. With just a glance from Yun Wanwan, Wu Yan gave up struggling? Shi Kai'en knew very well how powerful Wu Yan's mouth was. He would stir up trouble even when he was wrong, and when he was right, he would soar to the sky.
Did something happen during his absence that he didn't know about?
"Miss Wanwan, this is none other than the Chief Pirate Leader of the Blazing Star Pirates, His Excellency Wu Yan, also known as the Flame of the Pirates."
Yun Wanwan: “Wow.”
Shi Kaien: I never expected Yun Wanwan to have this kind of reaction.
Yun Wanwan's reaction also pleased Wu Yan. Seeing Kane so blocked that he couldn't speak, Wu Yan suddenly felt that he had learned something.
"Oh, that's right, Miss Yun, you didn't expect that my nickname sounds quite impressive."
In the past, he never thought that his inexplicably nickname was good. Instead, it made him feel very embarrassed and socially dead. Those people in the Star Pirates only dared to talk behind his back. If anyone dared to make trouble in front of him, a beating would be the least of his punishment.
Yun Wanwan nodded enthusiastically, "It's indeed very impressive."
She understood this mentality very well. After all, the monks at the foot of the mountain always liked to give themselves nicknames, probably because they thought that honorific titles and Taoist names would give them more face.
Wu Yan suddenly grinned, and that smile was so beautiful that it was unbearable to look at. But she was beautiful, and smiling like this was a different kind of scenery. Even after tossing her face like this, she still looked beautiful.
Yun Wanwan supported her chin and nodded.
Shi Kaien continued to explain, "The reason I ended up here before was when I was chasing Wu Yan's Blazing Star Pirates. Wu Yan and I accidentally entered a sudden warp rift. If I remember correctly, I landed on this planet, and Wu Yan landed on another planet."
Wu Yan sneered, "Your Highness, that's not right. What do you mean by pursuit? Wasn't it your Dandelion Army that was beaten and fled by our Star Pirates?"
Shi Kaien glanced at Wu Yan and said nothing.
Yun Wanwan also knew that the relationship between Kane and Wu Yan was now like that between soldiers and bandits. It was impossible for them to live in harmony. It was already very difficult for them not to fight at the first moment.
"As for why I ended up stranded on this desolate planet, doesn't it have to do with the parting kick from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
That kick really hurt him badly. He had just come out of the jump rift, his mental sea of consciousness was in severe pain, and his eyes were still dark. Shi Kane took advantage of the opportunity and kicked him into the nearby planet.
If both of them were so destitute, Wu Yan's psychological gap would not be so great. However, while he was struggling in the dangers of strange beasts and mutated plants, Shi Kane actually met Yun Wanwan on this planet and was able to enjoy life one step ahead.
Thinking of the bowl of mushroom soup he had just drunk, which Shi Kane had already enjoyed, Wu Yan looked at Shi Kane with even more unfriendly eyes.
Shi Kaien watched Wu Yan's expression change, and then saw that Wu Yan was still holding the empty bowl in his hand. Suddenly, he understood something. The handsome and elegant Crown Prince immediately smiled and said, "That kick was good. If it weren't for that kick, I wouldn't have met Miss Wanwan first."
The action of force is mutual. It was the force of that kick that sent him to this planet. He was lucky enough not to be digested by the devil vine immediately. He only found out later that the devil vine had developed a small habit recently. It would pick up any new things it saw and give them to Yun Wanwan.
Shi Xinqi Kane found this experience quite amusing, and then continued to taunt Wu Yan: "It's just a bowl of mushroom soup. Sir Wu Yan, I guess you don't know what roasted mushrooms taste like?"
Grilled mushrooms?
Can mushrooms be grilled?
Mushrooms burned by fire have turned into charcoal. Can they still be eaten? Not only can they be eaten, but judging by Kane's expression, they must still be delicious.
Wu Yan suddenly felt aggrieved, and blatantly looked at Yun Wanwan with a look of grievance: "Miss Yun, grilled mushrooms, are they really delicious? Can I have the chance to experience it myself? Shi Kaien also had the opportunity to taste it. Miss Yun, you won't treat me differently just because I'm a space pirate, right?"
Yun Wanwan raised an eyebrow: "It's not impossible?"
"Um?"
"You said you were a space pirate, so being treated differently doesn't seem to be a problem, right?"
Wu Yan: “…” This time he felt truly wronged.
One cannot choose their birthplace, and he never felt that there was anything wrong with being a pirate; he was free, unfettered, and able to eat and drink as he pleased. But at this moment, when Yun Wanwan bluntly told him that they would be treated differently, he felt wronged.
In the past, Wu Yan was treated differently and looked at with disgust and fear, but he did not think there was anything wrong with it.
PanPan
I think that look is very satisfying, but today——
Seeing Wu Yan so confused that he couldn't speak, Yun Wanwan laughed: "Sir Wu Yan, if you have something to say, just say it directly in the future. There's no need to beat around the bush."
Shi Kaien didn't say anything. He realized this during the short time he spent with Yun Wanwan. In front of Yun Wanwan, there was no need to be scheming. Just say what you want to say directly, and Yun Wanwan would not pretend not to understand. This way of getting along was natural and refreshing, which was the mode that Yun Wanwan liked.
This kind of way of getting along is a rare experience for Shi Kaien, which is why he likes to come here in his spare time - although it is not very free. Even if he just stays quietly with Yun Wanwan, he can feel very comfortable.
Of course, it would be even better if you could get some fresh food.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was embarrassed to bring this little thought to the surface, he just wanted to keep it to himself, but now that Wu Yan suddenly appeared in front of him, the rest of the matter was hard to say.
According to Shi Kaien's original plan, Wu Yan must be captured as soon as he was found. Leaving him at large would be the greatest threat to all interstellar trade routes. As for whether or not to kill Wu Yan, Shi Kaien had no intention of killing him directly. He should be brought to court and tried by the Empire.
The main reason is that the human living environment is harsh and the population is growing slowly. Although most jobs can be replaced by intelligent computers and machines, these extremely evil people can still find places to make use of their remaining energy. Death is actually a relief for them.
It's not impossible to take action in this situation, but Kane needs to consider Yun Wanwan's feelings. Moreover, from what he has learned over the past few days, he is very clear that Yun Wanwan's situation is indeed very strange and worth investigating. He is also aware that Yun Wanwan, who looks unfathomable, actually does not have much fighting power.
I don’t know the depth of his mental strength, but it’s obvious that his physical condition is not good.
After Kaiya mentioned Yun Wanwan's life experience, Shi Kane also learned about it. Shi Kane did not comment on those past events. Even after seeing those videos with his own eyes, he only had a strong sense of separation. His strong intuition made it impossible for him to connect the girl in the video with the Yun Wanwan he knew.
Putting all that aside, Shi Kaien was also very clear that Yun Wanwan's physique was recorded in the archives of the Central Academy. When she enrolled, she was only a pitiful D-level, just like ordinary people, and was not enough to meet the admission standards. It was only because the Yun family donated a lot of money to the Central Academy and obtained special recommendations that Yun Wanwan was qualified for admission.
After that, during the six months and a year she spent studying at Central College, she failed to pass a single assessment. Physical training was a thing of the past; her physique wasn't even good enough to get perfect attendance, let alone any grades. Her academic performance was a complete mess.
The development of mental power is also terrible.
When Shi Kane saw the information, he wondered if he was hallucinating - he had stayed in the pollution of the garbage planet for too long, or his mind was controlled by those mutated plants.
But he knew that was not the case. The living Yun Wanwan in front of him and the Yun Wanwan in the records were completely different people.
According to the information, Yun Wanwan went on a trip with her classmates when she unexpectedly disappeared. No one knew where she went, and no one could contact her or find any trace of her. The last record was that the small spacecraft they were traveling on encountered a warp rift. Among the dozen or so classmates, Yun Wanwan was the least lucky and was swept away by the warp rift, without even a lifeboat.
It stands to reason that it is impossible to survive in this situation, but the Yun family has not given up. They have been searching for Yun Wanwan's whereabouts on one planet after another in the depths of the universe.
If he is alive, I want to see him. If he is dead, I want to see his body.
The Yun family’s attitude is very clear.
Shi Kaien came here this time just to ask Yun Wanwan what her plans were for the Yun family. If necessary, he could convey the news to the Yun family as soon as possible. If the Yun family knew that Yun Wanwan was still alive, they would be so happy!
As a result, when he came over, he saw Wu Yan. He hesitated for a moment about whether to fight Wu Yan directly. He was originally worried that the fight between him and Wu Yan would affect Yun Wanwan, but then looking at Yun Wanwan's gentle smile, Shi Kane felt that there might be other solutions to this problem.
Yun Wanwan's way of treating Shi Kaien differently was also very obvious. She looked up and said to Shi Kaien with a smile, "Mr. Shi, do you want to eat grilled mushrooms too?"
Shi Kaien's eyes lit up. He didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain: "Is it okay?"
"Of course." Yun Wanwan stood up. "It just so happens that the fragrant leaves I collected some time ago can be used now. Let's give it a try."
In this world, as the development of animals and plants goes against that of humans, it has become very difficult for humans to obtain food. Synthetic nutrient solutions can only dream of tastes that have disappeared.
The food is gone, and of course the spices used for seasoning will also be gone. Even these plants that already have strange smells have become even more terrifying after mutating.
She had seen things like exploding peppers and Sichuan peppercorns that could shoot hidden weapons in the woods. Even if she could use her spiritual power to purify different seeds, it would take a long time for them to germinate and bear fruit, so they were not available for the time being.
As for bay leaves, you can use them as soon as they grow some small leaves, and they can be harvested during this period.
Even if plants created by spiritual power cannot escape the rules of growth of all things, they can always grow a little bit faster.
There is also salt.
Although this thing is of no use to ordinary people or the military, a bottle of nutrient solution can solve all problems. Even Shi Kane can't take it out casually.
Minerals are the only resources in the world that are not heavily polluted. Even when the earth is polluted, minerals can escape the disaster. Salt can also be considered a kind of mineral. Yun Wanwan did not find a salt mine, but she found a small salt water lake. The salt in her hand is her biggest gain recently.
Wu Yan probably didn't know that the bowl of mushroom soup he drank actually only contained a little bit of salt. The key was the deliciousness of the food itself.
Knowing that Yun Wanwan wanted to grill mushrooms, Shi Kane sensibly lit a fire in the yard. In today's society, ovens certainly don't exist. Even if noble families use fresh and pure food, most of the time they just boil it in water or cut it raw and serve it on a plate.
It is original, and the taste is just so-so. Moreover, the plants grown in the laboratory are pure, but the taste is totally terrible. Every time Shi Kane saw those people enjoying the food, he couldn't understand it at all.
The real taste of the food should be what Yun Wanwan took out.
Even if it was just a small mushroom, Shi Kaien felt what satisfaction in life should be like.
Wu Yan was also sighing.
He had previously vowed that he would do anything to stay and have something to eat, and that he could learn if he didn't know how.
It was not until this time that I realized that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Shi Kane was really thoughtful. He did everything he should do without saying a word. And looking around, it was only a short time, but there were traces of the Dandelion Legion everywhere, to put it bluntly, they were traces of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Just as he was thinking about it, the small robot with the bright Dandelion Legion emblem on its head slid past Wu Yan's feet. The small mechanical arm turned into the shape of a disc, and on the disc were a few emerald green leaves. It looked like random weeds in the forest, nothing special.
But when it floated over, Wu Yan clearly smelled a different scent. It was strange, but it had a clarity that Wu Yan had never experienced before. It was fragrant, but it had a stimulation that was difficult to describe in words.
Wu Yan's sense of smell was very sensitive, but he was also confused by the smell of this thing.
Is this the fragrant leaf that Yun Wanwan mentioned?
Is it really non-toxic to roast it with mushrooms?
Also, what was that pure white powder that Yun Wanwan's fingertips gently sprinkled onto the mushrooms? Wu Yan didn't detect any distinct scent, and when the powder landed on the flames, no special scent emanated...
Shi Kaien looked indifferent, while Wu Yan was curious about everything he saw.
If he wasn't worried about wasting the limited food Yun Wanwan had, he really wanted to try it himself. The feeling was too magical.
When he took a bite of the roasted mushroom, Wu Yan had already forgotten the questions of whether the bay leaves were poisonous or what the white powder was. His fox eyes widened instantly, and he didn't know whether to look at Yun Wanwan or the mushroom with surprise.
It was completely different from what he had imagined, that the mushroom would turn into charcoal in the flames. He had not expected that the small mushroom would still taste so moist after being roasted by the flames. When he took a bite, the juice with a sweet fragrance burst in his mouth. The scent of the bay leaves was still there, but it intertwined with the taste of the mushroom to create an impact that he could never describe.
It’s so delicious, I want to cry.
Wu Yan is not a sentimental person, but he was very excited while eating at this moment.
There really are miracles in this world, Wu Yan believed it.
Kane was much calmer then. Perhaps if Wu Yan wasn't around, he could still express his surprise and joy to Yun Wanwan. But with Wu Yan here, the Crown Prince's concern for his reputation prevented him from showing his emotions too much. He also had to be constantly on guard against Wu Yan going crazy and doing something unpredictable.
The mushrooms were really delicious. Shi Kaien had a new idea. "Miss Wanwan, do you need to order a new batch of kitchenware?"
Although there had never been a related product before, it was just a matter of inputting a string of data. Shi Kaien felt it was necessary because he believed that with the new kitchen utensils, Yun Wanwan would definitely be able to develop more novel food flavors.
As for the data on kitchen utensils, you should be able to find some remaining traces on the Star Network. If you sort it out later, you might get some unexpected gains.
Oh, right, StarNet.
The Star Network wasn't connected to this area at all. Although a signal could be transmitted, Yun Wanwan's intelligent computer couldn't log in. Shi Kaien began to seriously consider the specific steps required to expand the Star Network to this area.
Wu Yan felt aggrieved.
Shi Kaien could indeed do this. As His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he was rich and had status, and he also had some strength. It was easy for him to take out these little things to please Yun Wanwan. However, Wu Yan was a lower-class citizen who had nothing. Even the food and things he used were robbed. He didn't have the confidence to give Yun Wanwan anything.
You can't just go and steal some more things and give them to others, right?
If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but for Yun Wanwan—Wu Yan felt guilty.
Feeling guilty, Wu Yan turned his grief and anger into appetite, and he ate without restraint. Most of the dozen or so skewers of grilled mushrooms went into his stomach. Yun Wanwan and Shi Kaien ignored him and were discussing the customization of kitchen utensils in detail.
"If it's kitchenware, I should be able to draw it. Wouldn't that be more convenient?"
"That would be best."
However, what Yun Wanwan could draw were only the simplest and most primitive shapes, which should have nothing to do with modern interstellar technology. Realizing this, Yun Wanwan felt that in addition to practicing, she should take a few more courses.
If she remembered correctly, her original body should still be a student at the Imperial Capital Central College. She had only been studying there for a year and it was still early for her to graduate.
However, based on the original body's level, it is estimated that he would not be able to graduate normally.
The door to a new world was opening, and it wasn't impossible for her to stay on this planet and enjoy herself, perhaps even ascend again. She hadn't forgotten her original body's wishes, and while her hatred for her own death wasn't as strong, she was determined to make amends for her family.
"Mr. Shi, you should have investigated me, right?"
Upon hearing this, Kane, who was still making notes on his smart computer, suddenly looked up and a light flashed in his eyes as he looked at Yun Wanwan.
Yun Wanwan said calmly, "Mr. Shi, why did you come here suddenly? Isn't it just for some grilled mushrooms or to discuss kitchen utensils with me?"
Shi Kaien laughed: "Kitchen utensils are indeed a big deal, and Miss Wanwan's grilled mushrooms are also a big deal."
If it wasn't a big deal, Wu Yan of the Fiery Star Pirates wouldn't be reluctant to leave after being exposed and would choose to confront him head-on.
"Of course, I came here now because I do have something I want to tell Miss Wanwan, but..."
Shi Kaien glanced at Wu Yan. Because of this person's presence, he changed the subject even though his original plan was on the tip of his tongue. Shi Kaien didn't know whether Yun Wanwan was willing to reveal her past to others, and he was not new to Wu Yan.
Wu Yan spread his hands indifferently. He also knew that if Shi Kaien didn't take direct action, it was simply because His Royal Highness was too confident and felt that Shi Kaien couldn't cause any trouble at the moment.
Wu Yan, who had just eaten grilled mushrooms, was even more determined to build a good relationship with Yun Wanwan and try his best to keep her.
Yun Wanwan didn't really care: "Mr. Shi, you can just say it directly."
The past of her original body was a dark history that she could not avoid, so it was better to face it calmly.
"Miss Wanwan's family is still looking for you. Do you need me to inform them of your whereabouts?"
There was another sentence that Kane didn't say for the time being, which was about the people who caused Yun Wanwan to end up here. He was not sure whether Yun Wanwan knew about it, nor was he sure what Yun Wanwan would do.
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