Author: 易修罗 / Yi Xiu Luo
Translator: Kinky || https://kinkytranslations.com/
Chapter 49
Being surrounded by a group of people with expressionless faces wasn’t a pleasant experience. Using Ling Xiao’s body as cover, Ying Feng secretly pulled up the terminal’s shortcut keypad.
“Give it up,” the officer saw through at a glance. “There’s a signal block here. Oh, by the way, the headquarters just received a message. An unidentified flying object has been spotted in the nearby space. Major General Fu Yao has been dispatched to inspect it. So, I suggest you save any unnecessary thoughts and focus on the issue at hand.”
“No need to think.” Ling Xiao’s voice regained its calm. “I’m willing to accept your terms, but only for personal reasons.”
“Really?” Heng He was overjoyed.
“I hope that person will wake up so I can find out the true nature of our relationship. That’s why I agreed to join this plan.”
“No matter the reason, as long as our goals align, we’re partners in collaboration.” Heng He reached out his hand happily. “Welcome aboard.”
The officer showed a satisfied smile but didn’t miss observing Ying Feng. Ying Feng still stared at him with a hostile expression, but in the officer’s eyes, it was merely the futile struggle of a rebellious child expressing dissatisfaction only with his gaze.
Growing impatient, Heng He asked, “Have you passed your critical period? Only the blood taken from you when you’re in perfect health can be used by the person inside.”
“Yesterday was the last day. It should be fine, right?”
“Then that’s good. Why not start now? The sooner we act, the sooner he’ll wake up.”
Ling Xiao had no objections. Heng He eagerly took him to draw blood, with Ying Feng and the officer following and waiting outside.
The two stood in silence for a moment until the officer initiated. “You harbor a lot of hostility towards me, young man.”
Ying Feng looked up at the adult, who stood a full head taller than him. The innate pressure emanating from him was characteristic of a Tianxiu person. His repulsion towards him didn’t stem from differences but from similarities in their personalities.
“I believe every word Dr. Heng He says,” he suddenly began.
“Oh?” The officer listened with interest.
“I also believe that’s truly what he thinks.”
“Go on.”
“But it can’t be what you think. He’s just being used by you.”
The officer smiled. “Bold speculation.”
Ying Feng continued calmly, “If the coming-of-age ceremony is abolished, the Qizhu can’t draw power from their Qizi. The combat capability of the Tianxiu people would be greatly reduced. The military would never allow that.”
“You’re smart,” the officer praised. “From the moment you entered the interrogation room, you’ve been impressing me. Dr. Heng He’s mind is sharp, but mentally, he’s always childlike. The coming-of-age ceremony is the legacy left to us by the founders of our system. It allows us to multiply our strength overnight. Superior people become even more superior. This is what we seek.”
“I’ve been told that Tianxiu people can’t leave this land due to the existence of a soul tether. When the doctor mentioned it earlier, I realized, this must be your true purpose. You want to awaken the person inside to use them to gain access and remove the soul tether. That way, the military can wage wars on even more distant planets and make more people submit to our rule.”
Clapping, the officer responded, “Brilliant. I’m growing more fond of you. Understanding this makes you—no, us—the true Tianxiu people. We desire conquest, we yearn for combat, to trample weaker nations beneath our feet. As a Qizhu, you must know the feeling of controlling someone. If you multiply that sensation, it becomes endless satisfaction. Unfortunately, due to the increasing influence of religious forces in recent years, many of our brethren have been brainwashed by their distorted teachings, thinking peace is more important than war, truly tarnishing our race.”
“Have you considered that if Dr. Heng He knew your real purpose, he’d drop out of the plan?”
“As partners now, I don’t mind telling you. Aside from your Qizi, no one in this plan is irreplaceable.”
“But I can also use my abilities to prevent Ling Xiao from accepting your terms.”
“But you didn’t.”
“Because if I did, you’d have us reincarnated without hesitation. Controlling a naive newborn is much easier than an adult with their own thoughts.”
The officer admitted without shame. “The drawback is that it will take twenty years for him to awaken again. If possible, we certainly hope to avoid such unpleasantness.”
After a pause, he continued, “Your relationship with your Qizi is quite unusual; it’s more like comrades in arms than spouses and more about loyalty than romance. I have some understanding of the origin of your bond. If the core of the program could be modified and the established blood pact could be annulled, would you be willing to end the bond between you?”
Ying Feng did not answer this question.
“If you don’t want to speak, it’s fine,” he said. “But one thing is certain: the coming-of-age ceremony can never be canceled. This is not my belief, but the country’s. You are a promising young man. When you rise to my rank, you will be entrusted with the same mission.”
“What about Major General Fu Yao?”
“He will also be entrusted, of course. He should have known all this before you, but now you have surpassed him. He, you, and I—we walk the same path. Sooner or later, one of us will succeed the other, continuing the Tianxius’ great work without end.”
He extended his hand. “I haven’t introduced myself yet. I am Long Yin, and I welcome you to join us.”
On the other side of the door, Heng He extracted nearly half of Ling Xiao’s blood volume.
“Since it’s your first time, I tried to reduce the amount collected. Once you get used to it, we’ll gradually increase the amount,” he said.
Lying on the bed and feeling dizzy from the excessive blood loss, Ling Xiao thought about how much blood might be taken under normal conditions. Watching the machine simultaneously extract and purify the blood, he couldn’t help but ask, “What’s that?”
“It’s the final product that can be accepted by the recipient. Your blood is too stimulating for him and must be processed before use.”
Ling Xiao was shocked. “You drew so much blood from me and only extracted so little. How much blood is needed to awaken him?”
“Uh,” Heng He seemed a bit embarrassed. “That’s why the plan will take a long time. There will be a week’s interval between sessions for you to recover. Oh, there are some things I need to discuss with your Qizhu.”
Calling the two from outside, Ying Feng entered and immediately saw Ling Xiao lying pale and weak on the bed. He had just passed his dangerous period, but now he was beaten back to his original form, looking even more serious than before.
“His condition doesn’t look good right now,” Heng He began, understanding that no Qizhu would be happy seeing their Qizi like this. “But don’t worry, our regenerative ability is strong. After a night’s rest, he’ll be refreshed, even lively.”
“How lively?”
Caught off guard by the question, Heng He tilted his head. “You’ll understand once you see.”
Heng He escorted them to the elevator. “I forgot to mention, given his current state, he shouldn’t be flying. It might make him feel dizzy and nauseous. It’s unavoidable for this journey; you’ll have to take care of him.”
As predicted, shortly after the aircraft took off, Ling Xiao began to show signs of discomfort. Despite his efforts to hide it, it was evident.
Long Yin observed them with interest. “If I were you, I wouldn’t let him suffer alone.”
Without a word, Ying Feng pulled Ling Xiao close. Ling Xiao, too weak to resist, rested against Ying Feng’s legs. Long Yin nodded approvingly but couldn’t help teasing, “You’re already a good comrade, but as a spouse, you still have a long way to go.”
Finally landing, Ling Xiao was adamant about not flying again. Ying Feng had to take a land vehicle. Ling Xiao, while still weak, seemed to feel better than before. Not long into the journey, he leaned against Ying Feng.
This gesture reminded Ying Feng of half a month ago, when they spent the night in a medical building’s corridor. For the first time, he shared his biggest secret and, unlike his usual self, didn’t push Ling Xiao away when he unknowingly leaned in during sleep.
The personal terminal on his wrist vibrated, prompting him to check his messages.
There were two unread messages. The first one was from Fu Yao: [Out on an urgent mission, be careful.]
The second one came from an unknown number, but it had a signature: [Blood donation subsidy has been transferred to your card. Recharge your energy to get ready for the next time. I know if I didn’t write this, you wouldn’t think of it. — Long Yin]
Ying Feng closed the interface with a stern face. He had never given his contact to Long Yin. It wouldn’t be difficult for the military to find it. However, the content of the message was simply meddling.
He checked his card balance. A few days ago, Ling Xiao had spent a lot recklessly, and now a large sum of money appeared suddenly. Realizing that this was the money from Ling Xiao “selling blood”, he didn’t feel like spending it.
The smoothly operating train suddenly jolted. Due to inertia, Ling Xiao’s head fell from his shoulder. Ying Feng quickly caught him, placing him back in position. Ling Xiao remained asleep throughout the incident.
It wasn’t until the train reached the station that Ling Xiao was groggily awakened by Ying Feng and followed him shakily. There was a considerable distance from the station to the academy. Ying Feng didn’t want to keep looking back but worried a few times that Ling Xiao might faint on the road. If they had to make this trip every week, it would be quite troublesome. With this in mind, he made up his mind.
As soon as Ling Xiao returned to the dormitory, he slept heavily, even more so than a few days ago. Taking this opportunity, Ying Feng logged onto the Tianyuan Network.
The car dealership was located in an area only adults could enter. Nowadays, vehicles weren’t just limited to those that run on the ground. They had vehicles that could fly in the sky and dive underwater, all for sale.
Many adults liked to buy an economical single-person flying vehicle for transportation. The owner had dealt with many customers like Ying Feng, and with his rich experience, he could quickly identify their needs.
“Welcome! We have the latest single-person flying vehicles here, stylish and affordable. Students can also opt for installment payments.”
Ying Feng declined his offer immediately. “I want one for domestic use.”
“For two people? Check out this model. It has a co-pilot seat and is quite affordable.”
Ying Feng glanced at it. “Too small. I need one with enough space for at least one person to lie down.”
The owner looked at him curiously. “We do have those, but they are generally purchased by people with private residences due to their size.”
“Is it dual-purpose, for land and air?”
“The dual-purpose ones are much more expensive than those just for flying. Nowadays, aerial transportation is very convenient, so there’s no real need for a dual-purpose vehicle. Most people prefer flying-only vehicles.”
“No, I want a dual-purpose one. Based on the requirements I mentioned, recommend a few to me.”
The owner introduced a few with skepticism, wondering if Ying Feng might be a researcher from a competitor. He quoted the original prices without offering any discounts.
However, none of the introduced vehicles appealed to Ying Feng. After browsing the shop, he was attracted by a particularly stylish vehicle on display.
“What are the specifications of this vehicle?”
The owner was convinced that if Ying Feng wasn’t a commercial spy, he was just a curious kid.
“The Flying Shark is the most luxurious civilian vehicle available on the market today. As the name suggests, it’s a triple-purpose vehicle for land, air, and sea. It can transform into a flying vehicle, a race car, a yacht, and a submarine. It can carry up to six people, and the back seat is spacious enough to lie down.”
He went on to describe the vehicle in glowing terms, finally announcing the price, expecting to stun the young man. However, Ying Feng seemed satisfied.
“I’ll take it.”
The owner thought he was joking. “For such a luxury car, you have to pay in full upfront. Are you sure about this?”
Ying Feng handed him a golden pebble-like object. “Is this enough?”
The owner took it with disdain and looked at it. With wide eyes, under the light, he inspected it closely and then nodded hurriedly. “More than enough! Along with this vehicle, I’ll also offer you three years of warranty, five years of maintenance, ten years of insurance, and free lifetime car washes. Does that sound good?”
“Good.”
“You can choose the vehicle’s color: red, yellow, blue, white, or black. How about gold?”
“Yellow.” People who like bananas probably prefer yellow.
“Alright, no problem. As this vehicle is a special product and can’t be delivered via teleportation, please leave your address. I’ll have an employee drive it over to you shortly. Thank you for your patronage, and you’re always welcome back.”
After completing the procedures, Ying Feng logged offline. Ling Xiao was still asleep.
About fifteen minutes later, there was a commotion in the dormitory building. It seemed that many students were rushing out in excitement, and there was also a loud noise from below.
Meanwhile, Ying Feng received a message from the car dealership, indicating that the delivery efficiency was higher than he expected.
The ground floor of the building was packed with students, all coming to see the cool new car. The store clerk pressed a button inside the car, and the elliptical flying vehicle instantly transformed into a convertible sports car. He jumped out of the car gracefully, and the crowd erupted with gasps of amazement.
“Is this really the Flying Shark?”
“It’s absolutely amazing!”
“Why is a Flying Shark parked outside our dormitory?”
“I’d love to drive it. Even touching it would be enough.”
The clerk scanned the crowd and finally fixed his gaze on the entrance of the dormitory building. Everyone instinctively followed his gaze, and Ying Feng, under the watchful eyes of everyone, walked out of the building at a leisurely pace.
“Please sign here.” The clerk presented an electronic agreement on a tablet, and Ying Feng signed his name on it.
“These are two chips. Insert them into your personal terminal to start the vehicle. There’s also a car key, which theoretically isn’t necessary. Still, some like to carry it around.” Mainly to show off.
Ying Feng accepted the items, and the clerk nodded politely before leaving, saying, “Enjoy your ride.”
After the clerk left, Ying Feng turned and walked back into the building, drawing many envious and jealous glances. If it weren’t for the clear expression on his face that read, ‘I don’t want to be friends with anyone’, someone might have approached him.
Considering that Ling Xiao might sleep forever before waking up, Ying Feng inserted one of the chips into his terminal and placed the car key next to Ling Xiao’s pillow.
Ying Feng clearly remembered Heng He’s words from the previous day about keeping an eye on Ling Xiao. However, despite being a light sleeper, when he woke up the next morning, the car key remained untouched, but the person beside him had disappeared without a trace.
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