Chapter 178 The Devil Playing with People's Hearts
"A few friends." Li Ming explained, "Thank you for your help."
As if a disaster was about to happen, Blake, who was sweating profusely, was stunned when he heard these words, and then slowly exhaled.
"friend?"
Ulrich saw the reactions of several people. He looked meaningful, but did not say much and withdrew his gaze.
Blake couldn't help but feel relieved that he had survived the disaster.
Although before coming here, he said that he and his group had the support of the Interstellar Alliance and were not afraid of even A-level life forms, but Blake knew clearly that it was just talk.
If they succeed and escape, it is indeed unlikely that the Collector will leave the Star Land to hunt them down.
But at the same time, if they were killed here by the Collector, the Interstellar Alliance would be unlikely to do anything for them.
Moreover, judging by how much the Collector values this person, if they had really taken action just now, this A-level life form might have really rushed out of the Land of Stars to hunt them down.
It can be said that their life and death depended on this person's thoughts, but the other party's words saved their lives.
Thinking of this, Blake's mentality changed subtly, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Li Ming became much more complicated.
He is not a bad person, but quite upright. With the life-saving grace in front of him, this matter will be difficult to handle.
Yaluo's heart was finally at ease. He didn't want to see Li Ming and the people from the Interstellar Alliance killing each other. A considerable part of the current situation was caused by him.
If Blake and the others died, he didn't know how to face himself.
Ulrich said to Li Ming, "Don't worry, the trouble has been resolved. Sandro won't attack you again."
"Thanks to you." Li Ming said "gratefully". Ulrich smiled, but he was also a little surprised in his heart.
Before Sandro's men even landed on the floating island, they were discovered by Qinglong, and he was sure that the other party was coming towards him. This ability is not simple.
But Ulrich felt that the situation was still under control and didn't pay too much attention to it. Instead, he looked up at the Red River Star Waterfall and said, "I almost forgot, this is your first time participating in this Red River Star Waterfall. You're not very familiar with it yet, so you probably won't gain much. Let me help you."
"That's great." Li Ming nodded immediately.
Blake and the others nearby tried hard to reduce their presence, and were even more shocked when they heard what Ulrich said.
Being a bodyguard isn't enough, you also have to be a nanny?
Blake didn't quite understand. Why was this person so valued by Ulrich when he had just arrived in the Land of Stars?
Ulrich smiled, his posture always elegant. He raised his hand, as if grabbing an invisible curtain, and suddenly pulled it down, and a raging aura of terror surged out.
Being so close, everyone could feel the power of the A-level life form even more. The aftermath alone was enough to make them breathless.
The vast and boundless red river of stars began to ripple in some areas, and more than a dozen meteors were pulled out. The red light was dazzling, and it seemed to be heading towards the small floating island like a world-destroying force.
Blake's heart skipped a beat. The oppressive feeling that came over him made it difficult for him to breathe. The entire floating island was shrouded in shadow, as if it would be smashed to pieces in the next moment.
Ulrich clenched his fists, and in an instant, all the meteors stopped in mid-air, no longer falling, and slowly rotated.
The red light faded, and various wreckages and ruins of buildings emerged. The most eye-catching was the wreckage of an ultra-large battleship.
Li Ming's expression was tense. The horror of the A-level life form was beyond his expectations.
It can change the ecological environment on a large scale and destroy continental plates. If given enough time, it can kill all life on the surface of the planet. Its destructive power is astonishing.
"Ha..." Ulrich chuckled. "I'm lucky. I actually got a super-large battleship. The scrap materials are worth hundreds of millions."
Because Ulrich's own ability seems to be related to gravity, he basically gains the most every time from the Red River Star Falls and does not waste even a minute or a second.
This strange behavior of turning back halfway attracted the attention of many living beings.
Many plunderers on gravity ships have been observing the scene here remotely through optical eyepieces.
"The Collector seems to be capturing meteors for that small floating island. Sandro also seemed to have appeared just now..."
"That's really strange. Who is that guy? He looks unfamiliar."
"It's the mechanic Qinglong. No wonder he closed down. It turns out he was taken in by the Collector. Many people have speculated that he might be a great mechanic."
"I heard that this person killed Atom of the Star Hunter..."
"Is that venomous snake dead? No wonder I haven't seen him recently."
Discussions were heard in various channels, and many interstellar villains who originally did not know about the "Blue Dragon Mechanic" gradually gained a general understanding.
"The Great Mechanic..." Saber sat on the chair, swiping his smart terminal, and discussions about Qinglong kept refreshing one after another.
There seemed to be a hint of fire in his cloudy eyes. "If it's a master mechanic, maybe he can do it."
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On the floating island, Ulrich has left and continues to use his abilities to pull a large number of meteors from the Red River Star Falls.
The duration of the Red River Star Waterfall this time was not long, only a day and a half, Li Ming roughly estimated it.
Ulrich pulled at least two hundred meteors, which is an astonishing number.
He was even more astonished. No wonder an A-level life form that didn't kill much and loved collecting things would hide in the Land of Stars. This was simply a super treasure land.
Even though most of them are useless waste, there is no cost.
And after it’s over, most of the stuff will flow into the pockets of collectors.
The villains hanging around in the Land of Stars don't have any good taste. They just buy it at whatever price the collector says. It doesn't take much effort anyway.
Over time, the collectors' accumulation is terrifying.
"No wonder there are thousands of mother ores..." Li Ming marveled in amazement. With the end of the Red River Star Waterfall, the floating island in the Land of Stars also returned to its original position.
This is not a big event, it can only be said to be a small episode in the land of stars.
Li Ming's small floating island uses a gravity grabbing device to fix the wreckage and ruins, waiting for processing.
Blake and the others were on pins and needles, not knowing whether to leave or stay.
"Let's continue chatting?" Li Ming asked and took them back to the room.
Ya Luo also wanted to follow, but was stopped by Li Ming and could only watch.
"Thank you for saving my life just now." Blake expressed his gratitude first.
Li Ming smiled and said jokingly, "You are from the Interstellar Alliance. If you really die here, you won't be able to explain yourself."
Blake's old face turned red, and the others looked at each other in confusion. How could this be completely different from the plan they had when they came here?
The target has become my savior, how do I start?
Blake hesitated, then gritted his teeth: "I, Blake, am not an ungrateful person, but Kai..."
"You can't take Kai away for now." Li Ming shook his head. "You can't afford the price I want."
"Then you should at least give me a price," said Blake.
"One hundred billion star coins, Black Hole Network transaction." Li Ming spit out a few words.
"You!" The man behind Blake had a gloomy expression, as if he wanted to say something, but his face turned red from holding it back.
My life-saving grace is right before my eyes, I really can't shout out.
Blake was also quite uncomfortable, and he gave a helpless smile: "Sir, there is no point in keeping him. This price is really not negotiable."
He could foresee that if he really quoted this price, he would definitely be scolded.
Li Ming felt it was quite funny. These people were quite interesting. He didn't let the collector kill them, so these guys were at a loss.
I'm too embarrassed to say anything harsh, and I'm in a dilemma.
It is still easier to deal with people with morals.
Kai is indeed useless to him, but he is still very good for fishing for the Interstellar Alliance.
The Interstellar Alliance is indeed a behemoth. Although the Anti-Predator Department is only a part of it, the resources it can mobilize are also quite astonishing.
Only by keeping this bait will the other party continue to contact him.
He can also use the other party's resources to do many things, such as B-level gene seeds, or certain intelligence.
Of course, if the other party really gives him 10 billion, it can be made into a one-time deal.
"To be honest, I've really admired Kai over this period of time. Let him stay with me for a while. I'll contact you when he wants to leave." Li Ming's words already hinted at the intention of kicking the guest out.
Blake hesitated to speak, as he already felt that Li Ming's purpose of keeping Kai was not because of Kai himself, but because he had ideas about them.
But he was helpless and could only say: "Well, okay..."
"Let's exchange contact information and keep in touch at any time." Li Ming further said.
Blake's face looked even more miserable. If the other party asked for information in the future, could he refuse?
After exchanging contact information, Blake left worriedly.
Seeing them leave, Yalu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
During this process, Kai remained silent. Even though he knew that Blake and others might be taking him away, he did not show any extreme behavior.
Only after Black and the others left did he ask Yaluo, "Aren't you one of them? Why are you deliberately hiding your identity?"
Yaluo opened his mouth and said helplessly, "I have no choice."
Kai seemed to be thinking about something, and suddenly strode towards Li Ming's room.
"Where are you going?" Yaluo's face twitched and he hurriedly followed.
Li Ming came out of the room and ran into Kai and Yaluo who looked anxious. He raised his eyebrows.
"You want the evolution theory and liberation record of the Judgment Saber?" Kai said solemnly.
"Oh." Li Ming became interested and let the two into the room. After closing the door, he asked with interest, "Did you refuse sternly before? Why did you suddenly come to your senses?"
"I learned it from you." Kai looked at people with his nose, because under the mimicry mask, his vertical pupil was just above his nose.
"You've demonstrated your worth, earning the collector's high regard for you. You've also taken the opportunity to resolve the hidden danger of the Star Hunters," Kai analyzed.
"And you took the initiative to do this. You might need to rely on the collector's power to do many things in the future. You don't mind being threatened by the collector. There's always a price to pay."
"I'm already an exiled noble. Besides my status, my most valuable possessions are my genetic sequence, the theory of evolution, and the Secret Records of Liberation."
"Now that things have come to this, what do I have to lose? I might as well use these things to gain enough benefits for myself."
Yaluo listened to Kai's long speech and looked at him in surprise.
The smile on Li Ming's face grew wider and wider. "Interesting, so what do you want to change?"
"Release me to the Interstellar Alliance. I may need your help when necessary." Kai said in a deep voice.
"How can I help you?" Li Ming rubbed his chin.
"Revenge!" Kai gritted his teeth. "I want revenge. I want to take back everything that belongs to me. I want those people to die without a burial place!"
"Very good." Li Ming applauded. Kai's expression changed slightly. "You agree?"
"Since you want to learn, then I'll teach you one more thing: don't expose your needs to anyone too early." Li Ming said calmly without commenting:
"For example, this time, your desire for revenge was too obvious. This is your weakness."
"I now know your weakness, and I'm threatening you. If you don't give me what I want, I'll keep treating you like this. I won't kill you, but I'll just keep you by my side, so you can't do anything and waste your time."
"It must be very torturous for someone who is desperate for revenge but can't do anything about it."
Kai panicked, but forced himself to remain calm and said, "The Interstellar Alliance will continue to negotiate with you. You don't need to keep me here."
Li Ming smiled and said, "But people are greedy. I might want more, or maybe I just have a bad taste."
"Also, how long can your rage for revenge last?"
Kai was silent. He had already noticed this. Although he had been wearing a gene inhibitor, the days where he didn't have to think about anything and just had to follow the arrangements were very comfortable, and he even felt a sense of attachment to them.
"So, no matter what you want to do, don't tell others unless you already have a plan," Li Ming added.
"I appreciate your advice." Kai bowed, took a long breath, and then said with a hint of excitement: "So, you agree?"
There was a hint of respect in his words.
Li Ming grinned, "Promise, promise what? You don't understand what I mean. I'm threatening you."
"Hand over the theory of evolution, and I can open the gene inhibitor for you so that you can develop gene seeds. This is a painful process, but I believe that during this painful process, the fire of revenge will grow stronger and stronger."
The corners of Yaluo's mouth twitched wildly, and he stared at Kai, afraid that he would suddenly go crazy.
Kai obviously didn't react, and his face showed a complex mixture of emotions. He was silent for a while before he said hoarsely, "Okay, I agree."
Li Ming threw out a USB drive and simultaneously unlocked the gene suppressor on his body. He warned, "We are all under house arrest by the Collector now. Don't try to leave here, or I won't be able to save you."
"I understand." Kai said expressionlessly, turning away.
(End of this chapter)
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