Chapter 133 Extra 1·12
Ji Wang was stunned.
And just when he was stunned, the people around him seemed to notice that the atmosphere between the two was not good, and they quietly quickened their pace and slipped away in an instant.
By the time Ji Wang reacted, he and Shi Ting were the only ones left in the room.
For some reason, the ominous premonition grew stronger in Ji Wang's heart.
Even though Shi Ting asked him to stay and there was no way he could escape, his feet kept moving towards the door, trying to get as far away as possible.
However, Shi Ting just glanced at him, and he was so frightened that he almost stepped on his right foot with his left foot. He staggered and immediately stood still, not daring to move.
"Are you afraid of me?"
Shi Ting's tone was very calm, almost sounding like a statement rather than a question.
Ji Wang wanted to shake his head, but he didn't dare. He realized that playing tricks on this man when he was in a bad mood would not end well, so after thinking it over, he nodded cautiously.
"You're very smart." Shi Ting realized Ji Wang's little thoughts, but he didn't expose them. His tone remained calm. "But I don't see how afraid you are of me. If you're so afraid of me, why don't you listen to me?"
"I didn't..." Ji Wang subconsciously wanted to argue, but when he met Shi Ting's eyes, he was instantly speechless.
Shi Ting was much taller than him. When he stood there, he was as silent as a mountain, and his gaze looked from high to low, giving Ji Wang an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Although Shi Ting did not say anything, nor did he show any expression of blame, Ji Wang felt that beneath that extreme calm, there seemed to be some intense and surging emotions surging, which was more terrifying than thousands of words.
Ji Wang opened his mouth, but suddenly felt that it was futile to say anything at this moment, so he closed his mouth again.
Shi Ting stared at him like that for a long time, and only after a while did he slowly speak.
"Today, people from the main galaxy came to negotiate with me."
Ji Wang didn't expect Shi Ting to pause for so long, and what he finally opened his mouth to talk about was a topic that seemed unrelated to the previous one, but he didn't dare to question Shi Ting, so he could only listen to Shi Ting quietly.
"Do you know what the people from the main galaxy want to do this time?"
Ji Wang shook his head. He really didn't know. In fact, before Shi Ting told him, he didn't even know that someone from the main galaxy had come.
"They're here to recruit us." Shi Ting didn't seem surprised by this answer. He sneered, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "But they're not completely sure, so they've only privately sent professionals to negotiate. The main system didn't announce this plan beforehand, and only a few insiders in Cato City knew about it."
"So that's why you dared to leave the people from the main galaxy there." Ji Wang suddenly realized and said immediately, "Because their coming this time was not an open diplomatic activity, right?"
"That's right."
Shi Ting raised his eyebrows in surprise. It was obvious that when he praised Ji Wang for being "smart", he was just saying that he had a strong ability to respond. He didn't expect that Ji Wang could understand what he meant so quickly.
"So they're just sneaking into the village now, no guns fired..." Ji Wang blurted out before realizing that for Shi Ting of the interstellar era, this wasn't just an idiom. He quickly corrected himself and stole a glance at Shi Ting, only to find a faint smile flickering across his eyes. "Well, anyway, it won't do them any good if this gets out of hand."
"Yes." Shi Ting once again confirmed Ji Wang's guess.
Ji Wang suddenly remembered that Shi Ting had shown him a confidential document when he was injured and hospitalized.
He could no longer remember the specific content of the document. He only remembered that it was about a high-tech development plan. The general meaning was that the Mutant Federation, led by Cato City, welcomed talents with ideals, abilities, ambitions, and who did not agree with the main galaxy's "theory of human evolution" to work with them to build a new home for mankind.
Ji Wang still remembered that the first batch of talent Shi Ting wanted to recruit were basic spaceship maintenance workers, and he also welcomed people with no basic skills to become apprentices. At Shi Ting's request, he even gave this batch of plans a slogan: If you want the best spaceship maintenance, look for Lan Xiang in Cato City...
Memories suddenly flooded back like a tide, and Ji Wang was horrified and blurted out, "Your fleet is not really going to be called Lanxiang, is it?"
"It's 'our' fleet," Shi Ting corrected. "It hasn't been renamed, but your slogan is very catchy, and the relevant departments have considered adopting it."
Ji Wang was stunned for a moment: "We?"
"Or rather, it's the fleet of everyone in Cato City. Do you think Cato City's armed forces belong to me alone?" Shi Ting shook his head. "These soldiers are from the city's residents, guarding the city. They don't fight for me, they fight for all the people. Don't you think this is a bad thing?"
In this era of hegemony, Shi Ting's theory has an indescribable sense of familiarity. Ji Wang quickly shook his head: "I think it's very good."
Shi Ting looked at him and suddenly smiled: "You know, this is what I like most about you."
When Ji Wang heard the word "like", he looked up suddenly, and when he realized that Shi Ting's "like" at this time was more about appreciation, he turned his head away awkwardly.
"You understand everything I say." Shi Ting seemed to have guessed his thoughts and didn't dwell on his reaction. Instead, he continued, "The things that I remember most vividly are often also remembered clearly by you... We share the same views on many things."
Shi Ting originally looked a little anxious, but now he was much more relaxed. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
"Haven't you met someone like this before?" Ji Wang asked, not knowing where he got the courage from.
"Perhaps there won't be any more in the future." Shi Ting spoke vaguely, as if trying to cover up something. He quickly changed the subject. "Anyway, Cato City's independent research and development base has been basically completed and can begin initial operation."
Ji Wang's intuition told him that Shi Ting must be hiding some crucial information, but he knew that for a man as tight-lipped as Shi Ting, he wouldn't be able to get any information out of him even if he asked. He could only continue to chat along with Shi Ting's intentions: "So, this is why the main star system wants to recruit us?"
"Yes." Shi Ting showed an admiring look. "Because the main galaxy's greatest advantage over Cato City is science and technology. If Cato City's science and technology catch up with the main galaxy, then the main galaxy will face mutants who have mastered the same level of technology but have their own advantages. In this way, they will be completely at a disadvantage."
Ji Wang recalled some information he had seen when he worked at the Museum of Literature and History.
Kato City sounds like the name of a city, but in fact, it refers to the entire area of the planet under Ji Wang's feet except for the zombie settlement.
At the same time, Cato City will form a federation with other planets that also have mutants. Therefore, Cato City is not a single country or city, but the leader of a force.
The overall strength of the main galaxies has always been relatively strong, but at the same time, they have become fragmented due to long-term peace and the conflicts and infighting among them are very serious.
The mutants, on the other hand, were relatively more organized, due to the simple rules—whoever had the strongest fist was the boss. So far, Shi Ting was the strongest in terms of individual strength, while Kato City was the strongest in terms of overall strength, making Kato City the core force among the mutants.
If Shi Ting's "Lanxiang Plan" is really successful, then the mutant group headed by Cato City will most likely replace the main galaxy and become the next overlord of the universe.
But something is still missing, Ji Wang thought.
He is not actually a real fool, he just has the habit of committing suicide sometimes, or he is too lazy to use his brain because of the system. But today Shi Ting praised him so much, he felt embarrassed if he didn't use his brain.
"Is the main galaxy coming here to deliver an ultimatum this time?" Ji Wang asked.
Shi Ting, who had been gradually relaxing, became serious again: "I think so."
No one wants to bear the consequences of going to war, so Cato City's technological advancements must be kept secret and carried out in the dark. They shouldn't be discovered by the main galaxy so quickly, unless...
"Unless the mutant group is ready for war, or the advancement of scientific and technological power can no longer be hidden." The Doomsday Survival System suddenly appeared and said coldly.
Ji Wang blurted out, "Then there must be something that accelerated the process of all this."
Shi Ting looked at him in surprise and nodded: "Do you still remember Clara's sister?"
Ji Wang thought for a while before remembering that when he first had detoxifying blood, he had saved several people who were severely infected with the zombie virus, including Clara's sister.
The other party also promised him that he could fulfill any of his wishes, but Ji Wang had always been well taken care of by Shi Ting, and it could be said that basically every request he made was granted, so he almost forgot about it.
"She mutated," Shi Ting said. "Like you, it was caused by the zombie virus. At first, we didn't find the direction of her mutation. We only detected her energy fluctuations until she came into contact with a piece of metal."
"Metal?"
"Yes," Shi Ting said. "In fact, before you came, we already had several mutants with mutated brains and exceptional intelligence. Their intelligence and talent helped us develop technology from scratch and at a rapid pace. However, this progress was far from catching up with the development of the main galaxy, until we met Clara's sister, Olin."
"Olin is a mutant with extraordinary talent. Ever since her mutant energy awakened, she's been able to easily manipulate any metal, shaping it into whatever shape she desires. She can even forcibly fuse two pieces of metal into an alloy without any external force," Shi Ting said. "She's perfectly nailed the final link in the plan, turning the vision into reality. We no longer need to start from scratch, nor do we need a large-scale factory. With just a blueprint, we can have any weapon."
Ji Wang looked at him in shock, his face suddenly turning pale.
"I have to thank you for all this." Shi Ting said, frowning and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"No, this is all because of me." Ji Wang said with difficulty.
He realized something.
If it weren't for his sudden arrival and his blood's detoxifying properties, Orin would have died, Cato City wouldn't have been able to produce so many weapons, and the possible war would not have broken out.
"Wait, what are you thinking?" Shi Ting obviously realized what he was thinking. He took three or two steps to stand in front of him and looked at him steadily. "This is not your problem. War is inevitable. This is the hegemony of the main galaxy at work. They won't allow us to live in peace. This is the crux of the matter. If it weren't for you, our casualties would have been very heavy."
Ji Wang forced a smile.
"You really don't have to feel any guilt. If war must come, it will come. The trend of history cannot be swayed by individuals." Shi Ting said, "Let's take a step back. If it weren't for you, Olin would die, and so would I. Your blood has saved many lives."
Ji Wang was stunned: "But I can't save anyone now."
"I don't care." Shi Ting replied without thinking, "I just hope you're safe."
"And this is why I kept you here." Shi Ting's eyes darkened. "We've been chatting for so long, it's time to settle the accounts."
Ji Wang hadn't expected Shi Ting to get back to the point after such a long detour. His back tensed instantly, and before he could come up with a plan, Shi Ting bombarded him with questions: "I asked you and Amanda to wait for me at the city gate. Where did you go?"
"I……"
"Before this, I asked you to follow Amanda to find Clara, and what did you do?"
"I……"
"You even drank so much and ran out by yourself." Shi Ting looked very irritated. He walked around the room a few times. Ji Wang wanted to ask him if he felt dizzy, but he didn't dare. He could only look at him timidly. "Tell me what I should say to you."
The Doomsday Survival System also said with dismay, "Tell me, what should I say about you?"
"Get lost, what's your business?"
Ji Wang was already in a bad mood, and now he cursed in annoyance. However, when he looked up at Shi Ting, not only did he not dare to curse, he also immediately hunched his shoulders obediently, looking weak, pitiful and helpless.
Doomsday Survival System: "... Damn it, bullying the weak and fearing the strong."
"I'm not yours, and I have no right to control you. I know that," Shi Ting laughed self-deprecatingly, "but I want you to know that it's a blessing that nothing happened this time. You won't be this lucky every time. Don't make me worry anymore."
Shi Ting stood there against the light, the sunlight filtering through the window making his figure stand out tall and straight, while his eyebrows and eyes looked deep. He was a handsome man.
Ji Wang looked up at him. Shi Ting was very tall, and he was used to looking up at this man, but at this moment, he wished he could be on the same level as him.
"Is this why you look so anxious today?" Ji Wang quietly tiptoed and asked bravely.
"Do I look anxious?" Shi Ting was a little surprised. After a moment, he smiled bitterly and shook his head. "If you think I am, then so be it."
"Then you should understand how I feel." Ji Wang mustered up his courage and continued, "The appearance of the Zombie King was an accident. It's my fault. I'm willing to bear all the consequences. You shouldering the responsibility for me is not what I want."
Shi Ting misunderstood: "I don't mean to morally blackmail you. I didn't fight the Zombie King entirely for you. You don't have to feel indebted to me because of this. Our relationship will not change because of this."
"What's the meaning?"
"I think I've made myself clear." Shi Ting looked down at him. "In the warehouse, I thought about explaining everything to you, but you ran away first."
Ji Wang blinked, trying to get away with it again, but Shi Ting didn't give him such a chance.
"I don't mind replaying the scene at that time." Shi Ting said lightly, "To be precise, I love you."
When Shi Ting asked the first few questions, Ji Wang still had an innocent yet guilty expression. He lowered his head and silently accepted the criticism while frantically thinking of countermeasures. But when Shi Ting said these three words unexpectedly, he was shocked for a moment and raised his head abruptly: "I..."
"You can think about it before answering me." Shi Ting seemed a little tired. He waved his hand and whispered, "I need you to give me a clear answer."
Ji Wang tried hard to find a reason to refuse. He was a man, and it was hard for them to be together, and so on. These were all vulgar reasons. In this age of interstellar war, where there was no tomorrow, they seemed insignificant and inexplicable. The people here endured the dual threats of powerful military force and zombie oppression every day. Their biggest daily concern was how to avoid the end of the world. And if tomorrow really was the end of the world, he was indeed willing to share his last day with Shi Ting.
Ji Wang held his words in for a long time, and finally uttered a single sentence: "You and Olin, are probably the most powerful, or most strategically important mutants so far, right?"
"I guess so." Shi Ting didn't know why he suddenly brought up this matter. He was a little surprised, but he still gave his answer.
"Then maybe some people think that you and Olin are a better match, so..."
"What are you thinking?" Shi Ting didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Olin is only 14 years old this year. No one would think that."
"What if she's 24..."
"That's impossible." Shi Ting put away his smile, his eyes suddenly becoming firm, "No one can force me to make a decision."
Ji Wang hesitated for a moment, and at that moment, Shi Ting caught his expression and frowned, "You don't believe me?"
"I don't believe it, it's just..."
Ji Wang was still arguing. Shi Ting looked at him for a while, then suddenly kissed him without saying anything.
Ji Wang was horrified and his mind went blank. After a while, he came to his senses, and his mind was full of stupid news such as "Two men quarreled face to face and accidentally bit each other's lips" and "Two swans fought and their necks accidentally got tangled". After the kiss, his ears turned red visibly, and he hurriedly crawled out from under Shi Ting's armpit.
Shi Ting suddenly smiled and leaned against the door frame to look at him.
"You, you, you... kiss me," Ji Wang put his hands behind his back and stammered, his tongue tied so much that he could hardly speak, "You..."
Shi Ting turned sideways and kissed him on the tip of his nose again. Ji Wang covered his nose with his hands, leaving only a pair of panicked eyes.
"Are you scared today?" Shi Ting suddenly said, "After getting the crystal core."
Ji Wang didn't expect that Shi Ting actually noticed his reaction. He couldn't decide whether to nod or shake his head. He could only look at him helplessly.
"I want to explain to you that I'm always on high alert when I sleep, and it's not directed at you." Shi Ting took a deep breath. "I woke up when I felt someone touching me, not because I was worried that you would take the crystal core."
"I haven't absorbed this crystal core either. It's currently in a special device underground, protecting the entire Kato City through energy conversion," Shi Ting said. "It's a brilliant idea! The researchers have constructed a protective shield from this crystal core. Anyone who trespasses into Kato City will be forced to withstand a full-scale resistance equivalent to the Zombie King's icy energy."
It turns out he knew everything.
Ji Wang looked into Shi Ting's eyes. His eyes were sincere, and this level of frankness really shook him.
"I can sense that you at least don't dislike me," Shi Ting continued, "but why do you still not dare to trust me? Is it because I was wary of you when you first came to Cato City?"
Even the Doomsday Survival System couldn't help but say, "If you're not actively involved in homosexuality, there's something wrong with your thinking. We've already kissed, why are you still hesitating?"
"Because I'm afraid of smart people," Ji Wang ignored it and said through gritted teeth. This sentence was meant for both Shi Ting and the system. "Because I'm not smart enough, I can't tell which of his words are true and which are false."
Shi Ting obviously didn't expect such an answer, and he fell silent.
"I don't know how to prove my sincerity," he said after a moment, "I've never been in love with anyone before, and I don't know what love is supposed to be. But I can promise you, as long as I, Shi Ting, am still alive, I will never let you get hurt."
"Perhaps my initial caution did hurt you." Shi Ting said with a wry smile, "But I have my reasons."
Ji Wang really wanted to say that this was not his problem, and that the reason he was hesitant was because he also had his own difficulties. However, Shi Ting's next words nailed him to the spot.
"To get you past this, I'm willing to share my deepest secret with you," Shi Ting said. "Of course, this isn't forced. I won't use this to threaten you or force you into any conditions. You can choose to forget it or remember it forever. Even if you tell my enemies about this one day, I won't regret my decision today, and I won't harm you in any way. Are you willing?"
Although Ji Wang's reason warned him countless times that "curiosity killed the cat", at that moment, he still gave up his reason.
Shi Ting stretched out his hand, and Ji Wang handed his hand to Shi Ting.
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