She was both clever and perceptive in the White Wolf Clan.
The Loda Plains are the area furthest from the main base and occupy the largest land area on Black Tower.
With a free and easy spirit, they neither resist nor cooperate with the Empire and the Base, remaining in a neutral state.
Compared to the Snow Mountain tribe, they do not resist the mining at the base; compared to the Tide Sea tribe, they do not cooperate with the mining.
Some of their tribespeople choose to work in the mines, earning wages and the base's latest psychological support. It's more like a labor relationship where they can leave at any time than a cooperative partnership.
Ultimately, the Loda tribe does not rely on black crystals for survival.
Because of its flat terrain and high temperatures, a special plant called sea buckthorn grew there—the same yellowish-brown plant that Sangye hid in. This plant could absorb and purify energy from the black crystal, producing juicy fruit that nourished a unique animal called the sea buckthorn sheep. It was a miracle that such fruit could be produced on the species-scarce Black Tower Star.
Moreover, sea buckthorn cannot be transplanted; it relies on the energy of black crystals and a special geographical environment to survive, and at least the base has never succeeded in doing so.
Although the mutton was dry and had little meat, it was still edible in Sangye's eyes. This was the second time Sangye had seen a living animal on Black Tower Star.
As a result, the Loda are quite peaceful and non-aggressive. They have no connection with the old royal family, so they do not have strong feelings of love or hate for the base or the empire; they are more indifferent.
Because of its numerous plains and hills, and its distance from the main base, this location offers excellent concealment for underground guides, making it relatively the "safest" place. Consequently, it has become the ideal location for "smuggling." Underground guides would land here and infiltrate to other areas.
Aside from the snow-capped mountains. The danger of the snow-capped mountains deters even underground guides who only care about money.
Jiang Sili did not bring a spare terminal with him and could only wait until he went to the Loda Plains base to collect one.
She and Jiang Sili stopped in the sea buckthorn bushes some distance away, not approaching the Luoda tribe. Clearly, Jiang Sili didn't want to show herself in front of them and attract unnecessary trouble.
Jiang Sili learned about the dangerous situation that had occurred among the Chaohai tribe from Sangye.
He frowned, deep in thought.
Looking out over the mulberry fields from afar.
Jiang Zhaoyuan—the underground guide—emerged from the tent, looking relaxed, clearly having encountered no major problems this time.
"It seems the problem is solved." Jiang Sili noticed as well. "I'll have them leave as soon as possible."
"Are you going to go back the way you came?" Sangye suddenly asked. "Lin Changli is almost here."
Kuwano sensed that the little wutong tree with the spiritual mark was approaching him.
Following the spiritual guidance, Lin Changli estimated that he would find it soon.
Previously, they were too far apart for Kuwano to sense.
The phoenix tree in her grotto swayed excitedly in anticipation of their impending reunion.
From the Tidal Sea to the Loda Plain, you can reach it directly by following the fjord; there is no need for a second route.
But to Sangye's surprise, Jiang Sili suddenly stood up.
"I will take them somewhere else, please don't reveal this." Jiang Sili's expression was serious, so serious that Sang Ye couldn't understand it.
Kuwano assumed that Lin Changli also knew about the underground guide's visit.
“That’s not the reason.” Jiang Sili shook his head, but didn’t say anything more. “It’s almost nightfall. You can go to the tent in front and stay for a while. The Loda tribe won’t refuse.”
Sangye watched them disappear into the distance, swiftly disappearing on the horizon like ghosts.
She stood amidst the yellowish-brown sea buckthorn, her striking red hair particularly eye-catching.
As darkness fell, lights gradually illuminated the tents of the Loda tribe, and silence descended upon the surroundings. The temperature plummeted on the open plains after nightfall.
Being alone on the plains is dangerous, and this place is as vast and silent as the plains where she was abandoned when she was born. There are no warm bellies for wolves here either.
She was still wearing a diving suit, which was thin and close-fitting, but offered no protection against the cold.
Moreover, there is no terminal yet.
But Kuwano remained completely calm.
She knew someone would eventually find her.
Not long after, as the surrounding temperature gradually rose, Sangye looked up and saw the clouds burning into a magnificent rose-red, curling up in beautiful arcs like fiery clouds.
The phoenix's tail feathers glowed with fire, and the feathers fluttered in the wind.
He floated high in the sky, looking down until he caught sight of the red-haired figure.
Sangye looked up at the phoenix, which was frozen in place, and laughed.
She waved her hand, as if calling a puppy, and saw the phoenix swooping down towards her.
Before the phoenix could land, a figure jumped off her back and embraced her tightly with fiery passion.
Kuwano smelled the salty scent of the sea, the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts—he must have applied too much honey—and the fresh scent of shower gel on him, all mixed together to create a reassuring fragrance.
Sangye closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed down completely.
She reached out and hugged him back. This was the first time she had responded to Lin Changli's touch, and she noticed that Lin Changli was trembling slightly.
Kuwano couldn't help but joke, "Hey, why are you so scared? Even a marshal who has experienced so many great events can be scared?"
Lin Changli gently stroked her back, sliding down her spine as if to check her body temperature. He murmured to himself, "You're different."
Sangye didn't ask himself what was different; there was no need to ask a question he already knew the answer to.
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Although Lin Changli brought Sangye's terminal, it was quite damaged—Lilybet had been corroded by the slime during her fight with the octopus beast—so the two went to the nearby Loda Plains base to replace the terminal before returning.
"How is Lilibet doing?" Kuwano asked. "Is the underwater forest alright?"
The two sat on the back of the phoenix, which flew smoothly.
Sangye sat for a while and then lay down, burying herself in the thick downy feathers. She was tired and sleepy, and Lin Changli's reply became indistinct in her ears.
"Don't worry, the sea monsters are no longer a threat." He seemed to be saying this casually. "I dealt with all the sea monsters in the shallow waters, and now they are severely weakened. Most of them have fled to deeper waters and won't dare to come up again for a while."
Wow.
Kuwano wanted to applaud him, but she was too sleepy. After receiving a reassuring reply, she fell into a deep sleep.
Lin Changli silently gazed at her cheeks, which had regained their rosy hue, his eyes softening as his long eyelashes fluttered.
There seems to be some movement in the distance.
Lin Changli looked up and stared in one direction.
The sky had now completely darkened, becoming pitch black.
The light warship, coated with a special black paint, floated like a piece of paper, absorbing all light and sound, striving to remain invisible.
However, Lin Changli could see clearly that in the domain of spiritual power, light warships had nowhere to hide.
There are some familiar lines hidden in the paint.
That era is too far removed from our lives; those who lived through it may not even remember it, let alone those who have just joined the army this year and know nothing about it.
That's a special paint for the White Wolf Pirates, who were once the most famous interstellar pirates roaming the stars.
Compared to other space pirate groups of the same period, which were either brutal, abstract, or cowardly, the White Wolf Pirates appeared and disappeared without a trace.
They steal resources from every planet and sell them on the black market;
They recruited the most brutal criminals in the galaxy and expanded their power;
They would even accept anonymous commissions to steal millennia-old jewelry, paintings, and war trophies from museums and private collections.
They would also secretly follow the expeditionary force to other star systems for "tourism" and to steal from other star systems, profiting from the war.
But they were never caught.
When most of the other space pirate groups had been dealt with, only the ever-elusive White Wolf Pirates were causing the Imperial Legion a major headache.
But one day, they seemed to have vanished completely. All unfinished missions were returned, and there was no further news of them in the interstellar space.
Only the military and high-ranking government officials know the reason.
Because Jiang Sili was captured by Aso Mente.
Young and ambitious Major Aso Ment single-handedly chased Jiang Sili into the Starry Vortex, captured him, beat him half to death, and then copied information on all the members of the Star Pirates from his terminal while he was weakened.
Jiang Sili handed over the enormous wealth accumulated by the White Wolf Gang over the years, agreed to join the army, and went to the most dangerous Zerg border to save the lives of the other members of the White Wolf Gang.
Jiang Sili was once a top student at the Imperial Academy, and his S-class Tengshe ability was highly valued by the military. Several legions fought each other to win him over.
As a result, he left the capital planet without a word on the day of his graduation and joined the White Wolf Gang.
On the same day, his mentor resigned to take responsibility.
After his arrest, the emperor, valuing his talent, was unwilling to waste him in prison. Faced with the conditions proposed by Jiang Sili, Lin Shuangqiao agreed.
Lin Changli had always known that the underground guides would secretly come to Black Tower Star. He and Aso Ment had the same attitude: to turn a blind eye. Pushing the natives too far would be detrimental to management.
The underground guides clearly have their own smuggling channels.
But I never expected it to be the White Wolf Gang, which had disappeared for many years.
But the White Wolf Clan wouldn't risk coming to Black Tower Star just for the transportation fee of an underground guide.
Lin Changli looked at the mines in the distance on the Loda Plain, and then thought of the Loda people who were "working" in the mines. He chuckled with interest.
Jiang Sili's role in this is self-evident. As an Imperial General, there were things he might not have been unaware of, but after the shift in his stance, he could only pretend not to know.
The White Wolf Gang is no longer a force to be reckoned with, and thinking of the defense testimony that Jiang Sili submitted after he was captured back then... Lin Changli turned his head away, pretending not to see it.
Phoenix turned its long, flexible neck to look at the black light warship, then at the sleeping Sangye. It sighed like a human: "How do you think Sangsang got to such deep inland? The water gets shallower and shallower inland, and the salt content is not high enough. The sea goddess can't swim in."
Lin Changli did not react.
The little phoenix turned back and muttered, "Be careful, she might be being used."
“Don’t treat her like a child,” Lin Changli said firmly. “She is smart and perceptive. She may notice things no less than we do. You should trust her judgment.”
Are you really that sure?
Lin Changli nodded: "Yes, I'm sure."
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