Chapter 166: They are even more shameless
Murphy's nut crackers fell out of his mouth. He looked at Nan Qi and Bai with a bitter face: "It seems that today's meal is really not tasty. You two husband and wife must have eight hundred tricks in your heart. Poor brother, I am a straightforward person. Sigh..."
When the couple saw Murphy like this, they knew that the alliance was a success. Nan Qi patted Murphy on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, brother Murphy, tonight's meal will definitely be delicious and you won't be disappointed."
"Okay, brother, I'll just wait and see Brother Nan Qi show his skills." Murphy knew when to stop. Since Nan Qi said the food was delicious, he would definitely not suffer any loss in forming an alliance. It would most likely be a win-win situation.
Things in the country have become a mess. The tragic conditions of those live experiments are so severe that even Murphy, a veteran who has seen life and death, can't help but be shocked.
If this bandit suppression plan hadn't been planned long ago, and if things weren't being publicized at home, Murphy would have returned long ago to root out those vile things. It was also because he'd been so busy expanding territory and exploring unknown areas these past few years that he'd paid too little attention to the country. Otherwise, how could such a thing have happened?
There's no point in regretting it, now things are no longer as simple as he thought before.
The main brain has consciousness, and that consciousness is at the level of world destruction. Even if their country has not introduced any systems related to the main brain from the Zerg, it does not mean that their country is not within the scope of the world destruction of No. 7.
After all, they didn't introduce the system, but they did introduce weapons. Plus, No. 7 is so powerful, it shouldn't be difficult to break through their country's Internet firewall.
By then, it will make no difference whether the country has introduced systems related to the main brain or not. No. 7 will naturally control all domestic network systems, and they will be in trouble. This is the strength and confidence of No. 7.
Unless they completely stop using the internet and anything related to smart technology from now on, but in that case, they will die by their own hands without even needing No. 7 to intervene.
So, they can only seek allies to prevent this possible catastrophe from happening.
Because they have no way to deal with No. 7 now. No. 7 can move freely in the network and attach itself to any system. They can't kill No. 7 at all.
Unless they want to die with No. 7.
It can be said that the appearance of Number Seven was an open conspiracy from beginning to end, a conspiracy to force them to obey his command.
After quickly figuring this out, Murphy leaned back, slumped over, and chewed the nut crisps that had just fallen on the table before speaking.
"Brother Bai, you all knew about this a few days ago, right? The situation is so urgent, why are we still suppressing the bandits? Shouldn't we be dealing with what Number Seven mentioned?"
Things have to be prioritized. Although No. 7 said that if nothing is done, it will take at most ten to fifteen years, which seems to be enough time, Murphy still feels that this matter is much more important than suppressing bandits.
Bai understood what Murphy was thinking and didn't hide it from him: "Brother Murphy, you don't know that the three major thieves' gangs gathered together to fight against us. Another reason is that they captured the mature experimental subject No. 003 who was lost by the Imperial Research Institute ten years ago."
"What?!" Murphy lowered his voice, "Number 003, are you kidding me? That's a first-rate dangerous experimental subject."
From the email sent by No. 7 before, Murphy had already fully understood what the numbers of these experimental subjects meant. Although their country did not have many experimental subjects, the numbering system was exactly the same as that of the Zerg.
It can be said that any country that has technical exchanges with the Zerg learns the experimental subject numbers from the Zerg. After all, the Zerg is the "leader" in this regard.
The first digit in the experimental subject number represents the race: 0 - Zerg, 1 - Rock, 2 - Star Beast, 3 - Phantom, 4 - Plant, 5 - New Human, 6 - Other races, 7 - Animal.
The 0-9 in the center position represents the degree of danger. The larger the number, the lower the degree of danger.
The number 1 at the end - Infinity (not really infinity, there are not so many experimental subjects) represents the danger level, that is, the ability.
The code name 003 means that this experimental subject was transformed by the Zerg and its danger level is ranked third among the highest levels.
The abilities of this kind of experimental subject are usually strange and powerful, with power comparable to the destructive power of a hundred heavy photothermal bombs falling on a planet at the same time. This is a powerful weapon that can destroy a small planet on its own. Let alone running away, how could it be caught by those inhumane interstellar thieves?
Isn't this a big deal? However, Bai's next words made Murphy gasp.
Bai: "Many international organizations are colluding with space pirates. This collaboration goes beyond obtaining living subjects, and also involves establishing laboratories and providing security. Larger pirate groups may even have technical researchers involved in the development of experimental subjects."
"We've busted quite a few thieves' dens, but haven't found any traces of secret laboratories. It's possible that these thieves' bases are too small to have laboratories built, or it's possible that the laboratories have been moved."
Murphy immediately realized: "You mean, they moved the laboratory to the core of the Kron Galaxy?"
Bai nodded. "We've already confirmed this with Number Seven. The planet Bia, in the core of the Kron Galaxy, is the laboratory built by the Alien Domain Thieves. This is the fundamental reason why the Beast Thieves and the Star Thieves are collaborating."
In this world, everyone comes for profit and everyone goes for profit. Driven by big enough profits, even natural enemies can temporarily cooperate. This is the essence of greed of intelligent life.
"No wonder you're so patient." Murphy understood. "Did Number Seven tell you about the scale of this lab, the number of test subjects inside, and the abilities of Number 003... Oh, and how did he get caught? It shouldn't be possible."
Nan Qi came over with some braised food that had been prepared in advance: "Eat something first. You must be hungry. Let's talk while we eat."
Seeing this, Bai stood up and wanted to serve the dishes with Nan Qi, but Nan Qi refused. He kissed Bai's hair and said, "Sit with Brother Murphy. I'll be ready soon."
Bai's face turned a little red after being kissed by Nan Qi. When he turned around and saw Mo Fei's choked expression, he felt indescribably happy.
He pursed his lips and smiled, pushing the various braised dishes that Nan Qi had cut towards Murphy: "Brother Murphy, try it, this is Nan Qi's best dish."
Murphy: “…”
He was showing off, definitely showing off. Why hadn't I noticed Bai had this habit of showing off his partner before? Where had that calm, reliable, and decisive Bai gone?
He fiercely picked up the braised chicken leg and stuffed it into his mouth. He was immediately attracted by the delicious taste and forgot everything else. He nodded happily: "Delicious, delicious, Brother Nan Qi's cooking skills are amazing."
Bai Yuyou said proudly: "Well, the store he opened on the Central Star is doing very well. Now he has opened more than ten branches, and his monthly turnover is over 10 million star coins."
"So amazing! I heard that male insects rely on female insects for survival. Brother Nan Qi really sets a good example for those male insects who live off females." Murphy sincerely thinks Nan Qi is amazing.
Bai smiled slightly and said meaningfully, "Not all male insects are spoiled. Many male insects respect female insects, work hard, and hope that the country will become better and better."
Murphy glanced at Bai thoughtfully, pondering the meaning of Bai's words.
As Bai's legal partner, Nan Qi's identity background investigation report was placed on the desks of the leaders of intelligence departments of various countries on the day he made his public appearance.
At that time, they all thought that Nan Qi becoming Bai's partner was a trick of the Insect King. Otherwise, how could a male miner with F-level mental power just happen to become the lord of the Empire's God of War?
If there was no Insect Emperor's calculations behind this, who would believe it? They also suspected that the SSS-level mental power was also fake, to cover up the scandal.
The later titles of baron and viscount were probably a means for the Insect King to win over this naive male insect and control Bai.
Didn’t the previous generation of Zerg marshal also fall victim to this clumsy trick?
In fact, many countries scoffed at the Insect Emperor's practice of scheming against his meritorious officials, but they were happy to see it succeed.
Bai is too powerful, and they would be happier if he could be weakened or removed from office.
Murphy, who had never met Nan Qi and did not know his true identity, had thought the same thing before. That was why he spared no effort to dig Bai back to China. He valued talent, and the country also needed military talents like Bai.
However, he was rejected by Bai several times in a row. At that time, he thought Bai was too loyal. The Insect King treated him like that, but he still couldn't let go.
After he "really" met Nan Qi, the idea of poaching him no longer came to his mind.
It was nothing, the hero Bai was a bit scary, in every sense of the word. Although he always had a sunny, cheerful and smiling face, he always felt a subtle pressure from Nan Qi.
Now Bai said again that male insects are not as rumored by the outside world. Although many male insects are not as powerful as Nan Qi, they will also respect their partners, work hard to make money, and hope that the country will get better and better.
He finally understood why Bai had never thought of rebelling despite the way the Insect Emperor treated him, because Bai's loyalty was not to the almighty Insect Emperor, but to the millions of compatriots who were working hard to live like them.
Putting down his chopsticks, Murphy solemnly apologized, "I'm sorry. I apologize for repeatedly instigating you to change your nationality. Anyone with a sense of home and country will never abandon the land that gave birth to them. I was too self-righteous."
"Eh? Don't worry about it, Brother Murphy. I know you mean well." Bai was surprised at first, but then he understood why Murphy apologized.
Murphy shook his head: "My self-righteous kindness is moral kidnapping. I must apologize for this."
He stood up and poured Murphy a glass of red wine, then pushed the glass in front of Murphy: "I accept."
Bai raised his glass and gently clinked it with Murphy's: "Let's put aside our grudges and laugh it off."
After saying that, he drank the red wine in the glass.
"Brother Bai, you are straightforward!" Seeing this, Murphy did not hesitate, picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
Nan Qi listened to the conversation between the insect and the man, with a smile on his face. His Bai was just so good and so straightforward.
With brisk hands and feet, he brought the steamed fish, steamed spareribs with rice flour, boiled pork slices, sweet and sour pineapple pork, and Bai's favorite chicken soup to the table. Nan Qi turned around and got the steamed buns and two stir-fried vegetables before sitting down.
Murphy's mouth was watering at the sight of the delicious food, but he remained silent. He remembered that he was not the only one invited today, there was also the adjutant Mellon and a colonel named Lenk beside Bai.
Soon Mellon and Lenk arrived. They greeted Murphy first before sitting down and preparing to eat.
During the dinner, Murphy learned that Mellon and Lenk were both Bai's fellow apprentices, and he also learned that in addition to Bai, the Zerg also had a heavyweight general, Milne Garcia, come this time.
Milne was not present at the dinner because he had secretly returned to his country and was trying to persuade the countries that had also received Email No. 7 to unite and remove this piece of rotten meat.
However, judging by the news so far, the operation is not going smoothly. Many countries deny this, perhaps because they think Lieutenant General Garcia is exaggerating, or perhaps they simply think the Zerg are plotting something.
Mellon thought of the suffering that Lieutenant General Garcia had endured, and he couldn't help but feel distressed: "There's still too little information. Is what Number Seven said about the destruction of civilization really true?"
Lenk kicked Mellon under the table to tell him to stop talking nonsense.
Mellon didn't say anything. He was just complaining and didn't mean anything else.
Bai put down his bowl and chopsticks and patted Mellon on the shoulder. Mellon and the others had been exhausted these days, and Mellon's idea was not unreasonable, but they just didn't dare to gamble.
There are so many mysteries surrounding Number Seven. Although he knows everything, he provides them with very little help and is too lazy to even show up.
Even if he shows up, he will only appear in front of a few creatures, and he will not give them all the information about laboratories and experimental conditions in various countries at once.
Even if they ask, they may not get an answer.
Bai once said that No. 7 was very contradictory, and No. 7 is indeed contradictory.
On the one hand, He told them to prevent the destruction of civilization, but on the other hand, He would not provide all the information. On the other hand, He said that if they failed, He would destroy the world, but He would also provide them with some useful information.
In fact, Bai and the others knew that it would be the best choice for the empire if No. 7 did not show up.
If Number Seven appears, the Empire, as the inventor of Number Seven, will inevitably become the target of public criticism, even though Number Seven has nothing to do with them at all.
However, judging from No. 7's series of performances, they felt that No. 7's absence was not due to his consideration of the empire.
Number Seven gives them a feeling of separation, and they are wary of Number Seven, and cannot completely regard Number Seven as an ally. They can only get along with Number Seven in an awkward manner like now, and will only go to him when they really need him.
So, it's not just Number 7 who is conflicted and divided, in fact, they are all the same.
On the one hand, they wanted to rely on Number 7, but on the other hand, they were afraid of Number 7. Compared to Number 7, they were even more shameless.
Lieutenant General Garcia's setback caused the atmosphere at the table to fall silent for a moment. Nan Qi picked up a chicken leg and put it in Bai's bowl. He propped his chin on his hand, his eyes swept across the faces of the insects/people one by one, and said nonchalantly:
“I think everyone’s focus is wrong right now.”
"You've got the point wrong. What do you mean? Brother Nan Qi, please be more careful." Murphy asked.
Nan Qi said, "I think whether what Number Seven said is true or not, and whether or not he will eventually come out to destroy the world, is not the key point. The key point is that those living experiments should not exist and must be combated. We would have to do them even without Number Seven."
"It's better to rely on ourselves than on anyone else. If we don't have any information, we'll just look for it. There's no such thing as an impenetrable wall. Everything we do leaves traces. We were able to find out even when there were no clues, so why can't we find out even when there are clues?"
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