Ding Meng also agreed with Lin Kejia's analysis. The system of the Federation was completely different from that of the Empire. The power of the Empire was in the hands of the Chancellor and the Congress. The financial groups and sects all served them directly or indirectly. Therefore, the Chancellor's words had a lot of weight in the Empire, and they had to obey his orders.
The Federation was the opposite. The Linda, Cambrian, Beauty, Happiness, Azure, Sunshine, and Holy Splendor had divided the power. Each of the Star Systems had a corresponding power structure and government officials. Normally, they would each take care of their own things. Only when there was a crisis or a public event would all the Star Systems unite to reach a consensus. For example, the Devouring World War. Of course, that was an exception.
In other words, the upper echelons of the Federation government, where Holy Splendor was located, couldn't control a large financial group like Starbow at all. They were willing to offer all kinds of benefits to recruit those potential stocks and experts. You couldn't say that they were going against the upper echelons, right?
To be honest, if it weren't for the grudge he had with the Ling sisters, Ding Meng would have been willing to stay in the Starbow Corporation and focus on developing. There, he would have been able to get whatever he wanted. Training resources, Treasures of Heaven and Earth, individual training places, all kinds of armor, handy weapons, Inverse Source Crystals, amplifiers … As long as he asked, there was no reason not to give him the Transit String.
Lin Kejia said with a serious face, "As far as I know, the mysterious gifts of the three Fengyun Conventions are not things that the Federation government can take out. At least, with the level of technology of our human civilization, we can't make those things."
If someone else said this, it would be debatable, but if it was Lin Kejia who said it, it was definitely an authoritative statement.
Ding Meng hesitated and said, "Is it related to the underground world?"
Lin Kejia said, "I can only say that the possibility is as high as 60%. The question is, where did they get these things from?"
Ding Meng roughly understood her train of thought. Participating in the Star Wars Carnival, making a name for himself in the Storm Gathering, attracting the attention of the president's upper echelons, and entering that circle would undoubtedly be a big step closer to the truth.
Lin Kejia said, "Actually, your personal situation is very suitable for you to participate in the Storm Gathering. Most people know that you had a falling out with Shenghao Xinghong. In other words, you are an expert in the wilderness. The higher-ups of the Federation are most interested in such people. The famous experts from the previous batches have not made any moves in the past two years.
However, none of them have appeared on the list of major corporations or sects. This is something worth pondering. "
Ding Meng hesitated and said, "Is there a reason behind this?"
Lin Kejia shook her head. "I don't know the deeper reason. I can only understand it from what I know. The current president of the Federation is also an extraordinary person. He has great foresight and views, and he places great importance on talents. A hundred years after the Devouring Sector War, the Federation seems peaceful, but there are actually many problems. First, there is the Norstar Empire. The empire has been fighting in the Fertile Chalk Star System every year, and they have a strong army. Most importantly, the empire has plundered a considerable amount of resources from the Fertile Chalk Star System. If I were the president, I would be envious too. Even if I can't send out the interstellar fleet, I can at least send a group of experts to plunder them.
Ding Meng smiled bitterly and said, "That's true."
Lin Kejia said, "Secondly, I heard that the Immortal Elemental King returned to the Devouring Realm a few years ago. This is an opponent that cannot be ignored. In the war a hundred years ago, the Federation suffered such a great loss in the early stages of the war because they did not have any top-notch powerhouses.
Ding Meng smiled bitterly and said, "I released the Immortal Yuan Queen six years ago."
Lin Kejia was stunned once again. She smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know what to say. If you have this kind of ability, you should have returned to the Federation a long time ago."
Ding Meng said, "The situation back then was very serious. I can't explain it in a few words."
Lin Kejia continued, "Putting aside the threat of the Devouring World, the real underground forces in outer space have been a great threat to the Federation in recent years. The Black Handprint, Blue Lotus, Seven Kills, Gauss, and Hidden Front are all mysterious organizations. Whether it is the Federation or the Empire, their infiltration ability is very strong. These are not things that can be solved with just the power of the interstellar fleet. The president and the upper echelons need truly powerful individuals to help them share their burdens."
Ding Meng said, "I understand. They are going to select experts from all walks of life at the Storm Gathering?"
Lin Kejia said, "This is almost inevitable. The rewards for the Storm Gathering are too generous. If I were a combat occupation, I would have signed up. Besides, you are also running your own business. If your results at this Storm Gathering are impressive, your company and Ji Chenxue's company will also become famous."
Ding Meng said, "It sounds like I have to attend this Storm Gathering no matter what."
Lin Kejia said, "That's all I know. If you continue to investigate at my place, you won't be able to find anything. The longer you stay here, the more suspicious people will be. However, you don't have to feel regretful. In a while, I will send you a GPS chip from the research institute. You can pass it on to your friend Xin Jie. If you have any technical problems in the future, you can contact me at any time."
After saying this, Lin Kejia turned into light and slowly disappeared just like the male assistant.
Ding Meng was somewhat helpless. He had finally found some clues, but now, the clues could not be traced back to the research institute. It seemed like he could only go back first.
When Ding Meng returned to the surface, the sky had just begun to brighten. After the group had breakfast, they were sent back to Saint Splendor City by the Rainbow Family's transport ship.
Along the way, Ji Chenxue communicated with Ding Meng through telepathy. She also knew that Ding Meng's operation had not made any substantial progress that night.
"What do we do next?"
Ding Meng pondered and said, "Let's go back to Blue Pole Star City!"
Returning to the Azure Galaxy meant that they had to temporarily give up on the investigation of the underground entrance and focus on preparing for the tenth Storm Gathering of the Star Wars Carnival.
"What about you?
What do you plan to do next? "Ding Meng asked in return.
Ji Chenxue chuckled softly. "I can't go back to the Imperium for the time being. I've always been the opening guest of the Star Wars Carnival. This time, there's no way the two nations will invite me. I don't have the face to sign up for the competition either. I might as well go to Blue Pole Star City and see how the construction of the industry I invested in is going.
If I lose money, I might have to find a job. "
Ding Meng laughed and said, "I don't think any company can afford to hire you."
Ji Chenxue smiled and said, "That's all the more reason for me to go and see my investment."
In the outskirts of the western district of Blue Pole Star City, the four-story retro building of the Gentle Machinery Research Institute was still there. However, on the open space next to it, a group of twenty-story buildings had been built. The main building looked like an hourglass and was very aesthetically pleasing. With it as the center, it was surrounded by the Machinery Research Institute, long and narrow factories, square warehouses, exquisite residential areas, and a magnificent hangar square. Everything was like a town that was both full of modern technology and pure natural ecology. It was both natural and beautiful.
Indeed, its scale couldn't be compared to Sheng Hao's Starry Rainbow Skyline branch, but at the very least, it had the embryonic form. That hourglass-like central main building had a row of rainbow-colored glittering words projected from the ceiling by the crystal projector: "Bing Yi International Trade Group."
There was nothing unusual about it just by looking at it. On the hangar, a lot of flying shuttles were taking off and landing. In the square further away, a few small and medium-sized carriers were docked, indicating that business had come to their door.
It had been fifteen days since Ding Meng and Ji Chenxue returned to Blue Pole Star City. Looking at the view in front of him, Ji Chenxue could not help but exclaim, "CEO Lan, you are much more efficient than I thought. It's only been a month, and we've already seen some results."
Ding Meng's eyelids were drooping. "You've burned so much of my money. How can it not be fast?"
Ji Chenxue was amused. "So, my money is not money?
As a matter of fact, it's already quite impressive that you can make something like this with such a small amount of money. Let's go in and take a look! "
After landing on the hangar, Ding Meng saw a familiar figure commanding the various flying units to take off and descend. He could not help but walk over quickly. "Captain, why are you here?"
This person was Sileman. He was wearing a staff uniform and holding a scanner. "Ha, Brother Ding, you're back?"
Ding Meng sized him up. "You're …"
Sileman smiled. "Miss Dai and Auntie Yao asked us to move away from planet KV303 and come to work at the Bingyi Group."
Dai Yi and Yao Manrou had always had a good relationship with the refugees of planet KV303. It was reasonable for them to ask everyone to move here.
Sileman said, "Brother, you've been gone for several years every time. This time, you finally have your own business. Let's go, I'll show you around."
Actually, there was no need for him to show him around. Ding Meng's psychic vision had already spread out and swept through the Bingyi Group's territory. There was a medical station near the hangar, which was exactly the same as Green Arrow's spaceport. Ding Meng saw many familiar faces when he entered.
"Big Brother Ding Meng, it's Big Brother Ding Meng!"
"Big Brother Ding Meng is back!"
"Everyone, don't be so busy. Big Brother Ding Meng is here …"
…
This five-story building was filled with refugees from Green Arrow. When someone shouted, they all gathered around, their faces full of surprise and excitement.
Ding Meng was also a little surprised. "Xiao Wei, you've become a doctor?"
Among the crowd, Xiao Wei was wearing a white coat and medical armor. He was obviously a doctor. He was still as shy as before. "Big Brother Ding, everyone here is a doctor. We've already studied medicine for five years."
Ding Meng said, "Why don't I see Ah Qiao?"
Xiao Wei pointed at a majestic building that looked like a church in the distance. "Da Shanzi is practicing martial arts. Ah Qiao is accompanying him to the training center over there. Many people who have a chance of awakening are there."
Ding Meng smiled bitterly. "Is Lan Bing planning to turn this place into a future city?"
Ji Chenxue agreed. "Look, there's a medical station, spaceport, training center, business district, and logistics center. I even saw a convenience store over there. It's almost like a mini supermarket."
Xiao Wei quickly added, "There's also a restaurant. A new restaurant called Old Zheng's Eel Noodles opened two days ago. They're promoting it as a century-old restaurant. The taste is pretty good. Big Brother Ding Meng, do you want me to bring you there to try it?"
Hearing this name, Ding Meng's heart skipped a beat. He said decisively, "Let's go, we have to try it!"