While the females of the First Exploration Legion were still diligently piloting their warships forward to scout ahead,
The Yao Clan, arriving late but already ahead, have reached this star field shrouded in poisonous gas.
Upon sensing the enormous energy fluctuations here, the Yao Clan knew they had found the right place.
at this time.
In the realm of spirit.
The Yao clan members are communicating with Han Ling to discuss and arrange the upcoming itinerary.
Although Han Ling and the Yao Clan are extremely far apart, the system is there for them.
As the main brain of the Yao Clan, the system can transmit sound and images throughout the entire process.
When Han Ling saw the message sent back by the Yao Clan, he couldn't help but gasp.
How did silicon-based life forms manage to gather so many people in such a short time?
They've even gathered so many warships!
The image was taken from space.
In the scene, a vast array of warships are arrayed on the asteroid, surrounding the entire planet.
With identical blueprints and data, the standard configuration for a Tier 1 warship is 2,000 soldiers.
A second-class warship is equipped with 10,000 soldiers.
The standard configuration for a Tier 3 warship is 100,000 soldiers.
A Tier 4 warship costs 1 million.
A level 5 war fortress, equipped with 10 million soldiers.
A level VI space-class warship is the size of an ordinary planet, and in addition to storing a large amount of military equipment, it can also carry 1 billion soldiers.
Han Ling estimated the number of starships around the asteroid and had a rough idea in his mind.
It had only been about three days since the female insect on the prison planet disappeared.
In just three short days, silicon-based life has gathered 5 billion people!
What incredible efficiency!
It's important to understand that silicon-based life forms are no different from space pirates.
They usually roam the fringes of various powers, scattered throughout the universe. Their gathering here today speaks volumes!
Han Ling said in a deep voice:
"Silicon-based life forms must have special ways of communication and message transmission."
That's why they were able to gather a large number of their people in such a short time.
No sooner had Han Ling finished speaking than a disgruntled voice rang out:
"So what? What can a lot of people do? We can just sneak in and steal the female insect back!"
The Yao clan member who spoke was the same one who had previously angrily complained about being harassed by his female insect.
His name is Li Qing. He has been very agitated in recent communications because his female insect was kidnapped by silicon-based life forms on the prison planet.
After hearing Li Qing's words, if they were still in reality, Han Ling would definitely have scolded him.
Han Ling thought to himself, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "No wonder Li Qing was able to get together with the Butterfly Clan from the Prison Planet. They're clearly two idiots paired up!"
Li Qing is a bit dim-witted. He speaks without thinking and acts stubbornly and recklessly. He really deserves to be scolded. Even when faced with such a big matter, he still acts like a fool!
Many members of the Yao clan shared Han Ling's thoughts. While Han Ling didn't verbally abuse him, the other Yao clan members couldn't help but join in, mocking Li Qing.
"You've wasted those two thousand years of your life!"
"Think about your own physical condition. Could you possibly defeat a silicon-based life form?"
"There are billions of people down there. How are you going to force your way in? Tell me how you plan to get in!"
"Given the physical constitution of the Yao Clan, if we were thrown into space now, without air, we would all die in three seconds. How dare you engage in direct combat with interstellar races and steal their trade goods?"
"There are over 2 billion silicon-based life forms on this planet right now, eyeing over 6 million female insects. Tell me, how do you steal them?"
The sarcastic remarks were sharp and incisive, giving Li Qing a terrible headache.
What's the difference between this and directly mocking his intelligence?
Li Qing roared defiantly:
“Our physical condition is not good enough, but Han Ling can. Han Ling’s body has already undergone cosmic modification.”
He has now transformed into a male interstellar worm, allowing him to survive briefly in space!
"Why don't we just let Han Ling sneak in?"
Hearing this, Han Ling could no longer hold back. His mental energy tendrils flared wildly as he cursed, his face darkening.
"Brother, thank you, thank you for giving me the chance to die!"
The Yao Clan's weaknesses are very obvious. If the two sides were to engage in a direct battle, the Yao Clan would have no chance of winning!
Constructing a space teleportation channel will inevitably cause energy fluctuations, and such a large disturbance will certainly be discovered.
The consequence would be a direct confrontation with silicon-based life.
After pondering for a moment, Han Ling asked thoughtfully:
"Can you now enter the female insect's dream? Among you, whose partner is a female soldier of the First Exploration Legion?"
If we can get in touch with the First Exploration Legion, things will be much easier.
When you enter a dream, you can send a message to the female soldiers, telling them the exact coordinates of this planet.
Once the First Exploration Legion arrives, these silicon-based life forms will likely have no choice but to flee in disarray.
"Tch! I thought you had some tricks up your sleeve!" Li Qing's irritating voice rang out, saying:
Do you know how long we've been walking? Do you know where we are?
We have reached a place very far from the Zerg, and only we can come here quickly from the mental plane.
If we want the First Exploration Legion to sail here in their warships, at their current speed, it would take them at least a month to reach this location!
"By then, the kidnapped female insect will surely be long dead. Why would they need us to rescue them?"
Huh? That took so long!
Hearing the comparison time, Han Ling was somewhat shocked. They had actually run that far?
It seems that silicon-based life forms must also possess special escape abilities!
However, if this plan doesn't work, Han Ling has a second plan.
However, this plan requires the cooperation of professionals and is somewhat expensive.
Han Ling thought for a moment, then asked:
"Hmm...among everyone here, who's the best actor?"
Han Ling's words were too abrupt, leaving all the Yao Clan members completely bewildered and silent.
Just then, Li Qing's simple, honest voice rang out:
"Weren't we discussing how to rescue the kidnapped female insect? Why are we suddenly talking about acting?"
Han Ling sighed softly:
"I'll explain later, finding someone is the priority! Who among you can act? I'm serious."
Who among you enjoys acting more? Or was an actor 20,000 years ago?
Hearing Han Lin's serious tone, the Yao clan members remained silent for a moment before rushing to answer.
"I am not."
"I wasn't either 20,000 years ago."
"I'm not an actor, I've never been involved in acting."
Just then, Li Qing said in a proud tone:
"Tell me what you want to say. I used to be an actor."
Moreover, over the past 20,000 years, my acting skills have reached a level of perfection.
I've watched any kind of film and television drama, in any era, in any place, and of any type. I've long since figured out acting skills!
If there were an award, I would be the new Best Actor!
Li Qing's answer gave Han Ling hope that things would succeed.
Han Ling immediately made a decision: "It's you then. You'll be going to the asteroid alone to rescue people in a little while!"
Hearing this, Li Qing let out a sound of utter bewilderment, like a pig being slaughtered:
"Why me? If I go myself, isn't that just asking for death?"
Han Ling smiled and said, "Since you're going there to act, all you need to do is play your role well."
"What role?" Li Qing asked, somewhat puzzled.
"You need to play the role of a rich, dissolute young man from Earth who spends a lot of money."
Han Ling is a writer, and he knows this kind of domineering CEO script by heart.
He quickly organized his thoughts and, in just a few words, clearly explained the plot of the domineering CEO falling in love at first sight.
"Prodigal sons often squander their wealth. Li Qing, you'll be playing that role from now on."
Your identity is that of the heir to the Blue Star, leading an entire fleet on a tour.
You have to pretend to pass by an asteroid, then be drawn in by the unusual scenery and stop there.
After you have demonstrated your background and financial resources, you should express your curiosity and indicate that you also want to participate in the auction.
Then everything fell into place naturally, and...
Han Ling quickly finished telling the story she had designed.
After speaking for five minutes, Han Ling smiled and said:
"This is my design. You just need to follow the script. In the end, the female insects will definitely return safely!"
Han Ling's plan can be described as foolproof.
The Yao clan members present cheered.
Only Li Qing said with doubt:
"It sounds somewhat plausible, but there's one thing you seem to have forgotten."
Where did we get our fleet? Where did we get our resources?
How do I portray a wealthy person? Can I just talk my way out of it and force myself to pretend to be rich?
Han Ling smiled and summoned the system, which was the light brain of the Yao Clan.
The system's electronic voice suddenly rang out:
[The system shop is now open. Would you like to begin redeeming items?]
Upon hearing this voice, the Yao clan members were all taken aback.
Yes! They have a mastermind!
Their mastermind has been following them all along!
The entire treasure trove of the Yao Clan is still within their original universe.
By expending a certain amount of energy, you can open a spatial teleportation channel and send items to this universe!
"Wait a moment, it'll be ready soon." Han Ling said with a smile, then looked at the light screen that appeared in front of him.
Because Han Ling had been kidnapped before.
Every day after that, he worked hard to collect energy stones and recharge his account in the system store.
We've been raising an army for a thousand days, only to use it for one. Now it's time to spend the money!
Han Ling asked jokingly:
"System, you didn't secretly use my energy, did you?"
The system chuckled twice, devoid of any emotion, seemingly mocking Han Ling for lacking a sense of the bigger picture.
No mastermind would do such a thing; they would not steal the foundation of development.
Hearing the system's words, Han Ling rolled up his sleeves, eager to try it out, and said:
"Then I won't hold back. I'll spend all of this energy!"
In the system's online store, a wide variety of goods are displayed on the shelves.
These are the treasures of the Yao people, the crystallization of their wisdom, diligence, and hard work.
Han Ling was overwhelmed by the choices and could only mutter to herself as she selected her items.
"If you really want to play a domineering CEO well, then his car must be the most luxurious car in the universe."
"And one isn't enough. The same decor will get boring, and he'll definitely get tired of warships, so he needs two top-of-the-line vehicles!"
"The domineering CEO must always put on a grand show, and his underlings must make him even more impressive!"
Warships of the war fortress class were essentially entourage vehicles, standard equipment for imperial pomp and circumstance!
"Fifty war fortresses, please!"
Han Ling reviewed the troops as if he were conducting a grand military review.
They filled their shopping cart with all sorts of mechs and weapons.
Fortunately, these items were not expensive.
The energy points required are the energy points needed for transmission, not the actual value of the goods.
If calculated based on true value, even if Han Ling were sold, his entire fortune wouldn't be enough to buy a War Fortress-class warship.
After filling the shopping cart, Han Ling read the shopping list aloud to the Yao Clan.
Subsequently, Han Ling placed the order and made the payment.
The next second, the system's voice sounded:
[Purchase successful. Please specify the delivery location.]
Upon hearing this, Han Ling quickly said:
"Li Qing, you can get ready now. Before your body fully transforms into a male insect, disguise yourself as a human from Earth and board a spaceship!"
Having come this far, Li Qing had no choice but to accept the situation.
He encouraged himself and then said:
"I'm ready!"
[Items from the system shop are now being distributed!]
In the vast universe, in an inconspicuous corner.
The teleportation channel connecting the two universes shone brightly once more.
In just a moment, a fleet powerful enough to wipe out an entire small star system appeared in the same spot.
Beside the teleportation tunnel grew round, black fleshy lumps that resembled cysts or grapes.
This black fleshy ball looks very large, with a diameter of two meters.
The black, fleshy spheres gathered together, beating rhythmically like a heart, looking both eerie and disgusting.
Suddenly, there was a "snap".
A black, fleshy ball burst open.
"Finally out! Mastercomputer, let me into the cosmic-class warship."
With black hair and black eyes, Li Qing, covered in sticky nutrient fluid, slowly emerged from the black fleshy ball.
This black film is both a nutrient reservoir and a modification reservoir.
Staying inside allows the Yao Clan to safely transform into interstellar males in this universe.
In order to complete the mission, Li Qing's transformation had to be temporarily suspended.
After climbing weakly onto the spaceship, Li Qing asked, somewhat feebly:
"Master, my modification was interrupted. Can I still become a male? I haven't evolved a tail hook yet. What if the females reject me?"
The system's voice sounded:
Hello, I am a secondary instruction library of the main brain. Let me answer your question.
Even without the protection of the black membrane, your body's transformation will not stop. Ultimately, you will still become an interstellar male insect.
However, without the protection of the black membrane, your body will be transformed by cosmic radiation, potentially leading to the formation of cancerous cells. Please seek medical attention promptly to reduce the risk of death.
Hearing this, Li Qing breathed a sigh of relief, as long as it didn't affect her finding a partner.
He stretched his limbs, lifted his leg, and quickly followed the clues to find the bathroom of the spaceship.
"After sleeping for tens of thousands of years, my legs are starting to feel weak when I walk. Let me take a shower first and try to get back into the acting mindset."
Li Qing murmured.
An hour later.
Li Qing walked out of the bathroom looking all respectable.
"System, I'm ready."
[Items from the system shop will soon be delivered to the designated location. Please check your inventory.]
In the realm of spiritual power.
When Han Ling heard the system notification, he couldn't help but excitedly wave his mental energy tendrils.
Here it comes!
The outcome depends on Li Qing's performance!
Over there, Li Qing had already activated screen sharing through the system.
Even though he was on the capital planet, Han Ling was able to watch the whole thing.
Even inside the black membrane, the Yao Clan members could still watch the drama unfold.
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