Ding Meng was not running toward the resting area, but toward the connecting cabin. His intention was obvious — to get off the ship.
However, Dai Yi was shocked. "Aren't we leaving?"
Ding Meng didn't even look back as he pulled her towards the cabin door. "If you want to use this transport ship to escape, you'll die."
Dai Yi was not an idiot. She quickly understood why Ding Meng was doing this.
If they really wanted to pilot this Mystic Bird, they would probably be detected by the command center of Meteor City when they reached the altitude of the transport ship. The Zhifan Star System was so huge that it was only a matter of time before the ship was surrounded by the many ships of the Sky Wolf Corps. If a large number of Sky Wolf Corps troops arrived, no matter how strong Ding Meng was, he would not be able to fight against so many. In the end, the two of them would be captured alive.
It was hard to say whether Ding Meng would be fine after he was captured, but Dai Yi would be in danger. Even Huang Long had the guts to lay his hands on her. If the other vice commanders of Sky Wolf Corps were lustful, they might even ravage her to death.
Ding Meng had chopped off Huang Long's hand so that Huang Long would not be able to use his wrist device to contact reinforcements. Now that the transport ship was heading toward outer space, the command center of Meteor City would soon make the wrong judgment: Ding Meng and Dai Yi had taken Huang Long hostage and were fleeing toward outer space.
If Huang Long was still alive, he would definitely find a way to use the ship's communication equipment to send out a distress signal. Therefore, Ding Meng did not want to kill him for no reason. From the perspective of survival, Huang Long really had to die.
Thinking of this, Dai Yi could not help but look at Ding Meng in a new light. This guy might look ugly, but he was really smart and decisive.
At this moment, the transport ship was slowly drifting toward the depths of the sky, dragging a long blue tail behind it.
Ding Meng ran to the gate of the villa and turned on the five shuttles of the Sky Wolf Corps, setting them to autopilot. The shuttles soon spat out crystal flames and took off in the direction of Meteor City.
As for the large group of mercenaries with broken limbs in the courtyard of the villa, Ding Meng was too lazy to care about them. He let them lie on the ground and moan in pain. After all, these people could not threaten him.
At this moment, Ding Meng and Dai Yi were walking side by side on a mountain path, heading toward the mountain peak behind the villa area.
Looking at Ding Meng's calm and composed pace, Dai Yi was really curious. "Are you really not panicking at all?"
Ding Meng said, "Your Origin Energy hasn't fully recovered yet, and I just used up a lot of energy. I can't waste any more energy now. Every moment I can recover is a moment."
Dai Yi hesitated: "What you mean is … we might meet the people from the Sky Wolf Army."
Ding Meng replied in a low voice, "It's not very likely, but definitely possible."
Dai Yi said, "Didn't you kill Huang Long?"
Ding Meng said, "Sooner or later, his corpse will be discovered by the spaceships chasing after us. At that time, the command center will guess that we haven't left. The sea is to the west of the villa, making it difficult to retreat. If they search the area from the villa area to the city, they might discover us."
Dai Yi said, "But we haven't left yet. If we go to the mountain peak now, we'll stay where we are. The more dangerous the place, the safer it is. They might not be able to find us."
In the past, Ding Meng would have been too lazy to answer this kind of question, but now that the two of them were on the same boat, Ding Meng still patiently answered, "Normal Origin Energy Users might not be able to find us, but if a more powerful character comes, then that might not be the case. The Sky Wolf Corps is rich and powerful. I don't believe that there aren't any powerful characters in charge."
Dai Yi was silent, as if she was carefully considering the logic behind his words.
After a long time, she turned to look at Ding Meng. "When you said that you were a coolie, I didn't quite believe it, but now I believe it."
Ding Meng said, "Oh?"
Dai Yi sighed. "If a person hasn't experienced many life and death situations and has a wealth of survival experience, it's impossible for them to be as calm and objective as you."
Ding Meng was silent.
Dai Yi suddenly stopped in her tracks. "Ding Meng."
This was the first time she had taken the initiative to call him by his name. Ding Meng turned his head in confusion. "What's wrong?"
Dai Yi took a deep breath and said in a sincere tone, "Thank you!
Really!
If it weren't for you this time, I really don't dare to imagine the consequences. "
Ding Meng replied calmly, "You're welcome. I promised Captain Sileman that I would ensure your safety, so I definitely won't leave you alone."
Dai Yi curled her lips, as if she had put down a burden on her body. She let out a long sigh. "Ding Meng, maybe it's because most Federation citizens have always looked down on the galactic refugees, but I've always been biased against you. I'm sorry, I sincerely apologize to you. You're much stronger than I thought. Please forgive me for being rude to you before."
Seeing that she had put away her usual noble and arrogant demeanor and was acting serious for once, Ding Meng shook his head lightly. "You're too serious. You're not the first person to look down on me."
Dai Yi ran up to him. "But you've changed my view of the refugee laborers."
Ding Meng said, "What view can you have?"
Dai Yi sighed slightly. "In the past, my brother and the others always told me that the laborers are all inferior people, that they're all useless. They have no ability, no bloodline, and only occupy the Federation's precious resources. They deserve to be exiled."
"What about now?" Ding Meng asked.
Dai Yi sighed. "Only now do I know that there are also strong people among the laborers. There are also people who keep their promises and keep their promises."
Ding Meng's gaze suddenly fell to the depths of the distant ocean. The faces and smiles of many people appeared before his eyes again. He said with a sigh, "You're right. There are indeed many people among the laborers who would rather give up their lives for their friends and relationships."
Seeing his dazed expression, Dai Yi could not help but ask, "Ding Meng, do you have such friends too?"
Ding Meng hesitated, but he still nodded firmly.
Dai Yi said, "Then where are they?
Are they in a nearby galaxy? "
Ding Meng answered quietly, "Dead!
They're all dead! "
His voice was mixed with indescribable grief and anger. Obviously, the past was too deep for him to forget.
"I'm sorry!"
Dai Yi was also a bit sad, but she soon raised her head. "Anyway, Ding Meng, thank you so much for this. If I can return to the Federation safely, I'll definitely reward you."
Ding Meng could not help but sigh. "Miss Dai, it's too early for you to thank me. Whether or not we can leave the Flying Star City alive is still a big question."
Dai Yi was not convinced. She argued, "I don't believe that the Sky Wolf Army has the guts to take my life."
Ding Meng glanced at her again. "I have a friend from the Norse Empire. She's very similar to you in this aspect. You two have two things in common."
"Two things in common?" Dai Yi asked curiously. "Why not one?"
Ding Meng answered coldly, "First, you're both rich ladies. Second, in my opinion, rich ladies like you shouldn't have come to a place like outer space."
Dai Yi did not refute. This trip to the Flying Star City had made her understand many things. For someone like her who did not have much experience in the martial world, it was best not to go to a place like outer space where the forces were intertwined with each other. There was no way she could win against them. Not only would she fail to complete her mission, but she would also lose her life.
Looking at Ding Meng's cold and indifferent expression, Dai Yi's beautiful eyes flashed in the darkness. "Ding Meng, I hope that you won't call me Miss Dai in the future. It sounds too awkward."
"Oh?" Ding Meng was a bit surprised. "Then how should I address you?"
Dai Yi's lips curled into her strange smile again. "Just call me cousin. I really hope to have a cousin like you."
Ding Meng was stunned for a moment, but he still nodded and said, "Alright, then cheer up and focus on our journey."
In the darkness, Dai Yi's lips curled into a smile. "Okay, Cousin Ding Meng …"
…
"Yo, this girl is really cunning. I didn't expect her to be so good at flirting with you," Little Rascal quietly said. "I have a feeling that she has her eyes on our Ding Meng."
Xiao Ai immediately said, "I agree!"
Little Rascal was surprised. "Hey, Xiao Ai, what's wrong with you?
You didn't object this time! "
Xiao Ai said, "I was checking the real-time data of the two of them just now."
Little Rascal immediately sneered, "Yo, I didn't expect a core system like you to do such a boring thing."
Xiao Ai said calmly, "I have to check anything that has come into close contact with ACT5570. This is related to his future modifications."
Little Rascal said, "Tell me, what did you find?"
Xiao Ai said, "When Dai Yi was talking to ACT5570 just now, her breathing rate was as high as 26 beats per minute, her heart rate increased to 88 beats per minute, and her body temperature increased to 37.9 degrees."
Little Rascal pondered for a moment before saying, "When Ding Meng kissed her, it was more or less the same data. What's so strange about that?"
Xiao Ai said, "It's not just that. When she called Ding Meng cousin, her pupils dilated by 142%, and the redness on her face increased by 48%. These data points are even higher than when she was kissed."
Little Rascal said, "What does this mean?"
Xiao Ai said, "According to my calculations, this means that during her conversation with ACT5570, the chemical PEA was very likely produced in her body."
Little Rascal said, "PEA?
Isn't that phenylethylamine? "
Xiao Ai said, "Phenylethylamine is a natural neurostimulant in the human body. It causes the human body's pupils to dilate, and due to the intensity of light, it affects the retinal nerves. Therefore, when she looked at ACT5570, it was as if ACT5570's entire body was shrouded in light as it descended from the sky. This image would be fed back to her brain in the form of an extremely powerful burst of information. Because PEA can exist for a very long time, ACT5570's image will be stored in her brain for a long time. This further confirms your hypothesis that there is indeed an 80% chance that she has taken a liking to ACT5570."
Little Rascal said, "I knew it. That girl really didn't have any good intentions."
Xiao Ai said, "In light of this situation, my suggestion is to eliminate her immediately to prevent future trouble."
Little Rascal was speechless. "Can you not eliminate people for no reason every time?"
Xiao Ai said, "Could it be that you have a more scientific and reasonable suggestion?"
Little Rascal immediately fell silent.
Xiao Ai was a little puzzled. "Support System, why aren't you saying anything?"
Little Rascal said, "What can I say?"
Xiao Ai said, "You should at least give me your opinion. Haven't you noticed that I've been a lot more democratic with you recently?
I have to discuss everything with you first. "
Little Rascal said, "What's the point of discussing with me?
You should ask that guy Ding Meng instead. Can't you see that he's having a great time picking up girls? "
Xiao Ai said coldly, "Tell me what you think!"
Little Rascal said helplessly, "Alright, if you really want me to say it, then I only have three words to say."
Xiao Ai said, "Which three?"
Little Rascal said, "You're awesome!"
Xiao Ai: "…"