It was not a pleasant experience to be surrounded by a group of people with wooden expressions. Covered by Ling Xiao’s body, Ying Feng stealthily pressed the shortcut of the terminal.
“Stop trying,” the officer saw through his actions immediately. “There is blockage for every signal here. Oh, and the headquarters has just received some news. UFOs have been sighted in nearby space field. Maj. General Fu Yao has been ordered to check, so I suggest you save some unnecessary thoughts, and consider the problem at hand.”
“There’s no need to think about it,” Ling Xiao’s voice had regained its calmness, “I am willing to accept your terms for my personal reasons.”
“Really?” Heng He sounded elated.
“I hope that person can wake up so that I can know the true relationship between us. This is the reason I agree to take part.”
“No matter what the reason is, as long as our goals are the same, we are partners working together,” Heng He happily reached out his hand, “Happy cooperation!”
The officer revealed a satisfied smile. At the same time, he did not forget to observe Ying Feng. The other party was still staring at him with hostility. However, in his eyes, he was just a rebellious child who knew he couldn’t resist and could only express his dissatisfaction with his eyes.
Heng He couldn’t wait any longer. “Has your disorder period passed? Only if you are in prime health will the blood drawn be useful for the person inside.”
“Yesterday is the last day. It should be okay, right?”
“That is fine. Why don’t we start now? Starting one day earlier means we can wake him one day earlier.”
Ling Xiao had no objection, and Heng He eagerly brought him to draw blood. Ying Feng and the officer also followed and waited outside the door.
The two waited in silence until the officer took the initiative to start talking, “You are very hostile to me, boy.”
Ying Feng raised his head to look at the person who was taller than him by a whole head. The oppression he felt was typical for Tianxiu people. His repulsion of the officer was not because they had differences, but because they were similar.
“I believe Dr. Heng He’s every word,” he suddenly started the topic.
“Oh?” the officer listened with interest.
“I also believe that those were his real thoughts.”
“Continue.”
“But that cannot be yours. He is just being used by you.”
The officer smiled, “Quite a bold speculation.”
Ying Feng calmly continued his analysis, “If the adult ritual is removed, the Qizhu will not be able to gain ability from Qizi. This will greatly reduce the combat power of Tianxiu people. How can the military allow this to happen?”
“You are smart,” the officer praised Ying Feng. “From the time you entered the interrogation room, your performance has made me see you in new light. Heng He is also very smart. But in common sense, he is still like a child. The founder of the adult ritual has given us many advantages. It allows us to get stronger multifold overnight, making the strong even stronger, which is what we have always been pursuing.”
“I’ve been told that Tianxiu people are bound to this land because of the soul traction. When Dr. Heng He mentioned this fact, I figured this should be your real purpose. The reason you want to wake the person is that you wish to use his authority and erase the soul traction. Then, the military can battle with further planets, make them surrender and have more people under our rule.”
The officer clapped. “Brilliant! I am becoming more and more appreciative of you. We think in the same way! People like us are the real Tianxiu people. We are eager to conquer, eager to fight, eager to bring the weak kind under our feet. You are a Qizhu as well. You are clearly familiar with the feeling of controlling another person. If you can expand this base, you will undoubtedly receive endless satisfaction. Unfortunately, with the growing strength of religion in recent years, many compatriots have been brainwashed by their fallacies. They believe that peace is more important than war. It really tarnishes our title.”
“Have you thought that if Dr. Heng He knew of your true objective he would withdraw from your plan?”
“Since we are all working together, I don’t mind telling you more. In this whole plan, everyone except your Qizi is replaceable.”
“But I can also use my ability to stop Ling Xiao from accepting your terms.”
“But you didn’t.”
“Because if I had done so, you wouldn’t have hesitated to send us to reincarnate. After all, controlling an ignorant Nestling is simpler than controlling an Adult who has his own thoughts.”
The officer unabashedly confessed, “The only fly in the ointment is that we would have to wait for another 20 years before being able to wake him up. If possible, we would like to avoid this from happening.”
Then, he continued, ” The way you get along with your Qizi is very strange. Your relationship is more like that of comrades than that between spouses, your feelings more like loyalty than love. I have learned how you have become spouses. When the core of the code can be modified, if the blood contract that has been established can be cancelled as well, will you be willing to erase the relationship between you?”
Ying Feng did not answer.
“It is fine if you don’t want to say anything. But one thing is certain. The adult ritual can never be cancelled. This is not my opinion but the opinion of the nation. You’re a promising young man. Wait until you reach my rank. You will be entrusted with similar missions.”
“What about General Fu Yao?”
“Naturally, he will know. He was supposed to know before you. He and I, and you, we are all walking the same path. Sooner or later, one will replace the other and continue the greatness of Tianxiu.”
He extended his hand and said, “I haven’t introduced myself yet. My name is Long Yin, and I welcome you in joining us.”
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