Lan Qing paused for a moment, then continued. "But I have to say, this battle was meaningful. It was the equivalent of at least fifty reconnaissance missions.
We've been able to learn more about these creatures, and we'll be able to prepare for them in the future when we have to fight them.
The Northern Alliance will also have a detailed analysis of the battle.
That's why I have to go. I need to learn more, it will help us in the future. "
Lan Jue spoke up. "The Northern Alliance is still plotting against us.
As we retreated, Tyrannosaurus kept asking us to return.
It's clear they're planning to do something to us.
You're an important figure in the Eastern Alliance. Aren't you sending yourself into a tiger's den?
What if … "
Lan Qing waved a hand dismissively. "There's no 'what if'. I've already said, I believe in my own intelligence.
Alright, that's enough talk. Get back to your cultivation.
When you're a Paragon, we can discuss military matters again. "
What the hell, was there a connection between the two?
She was being discriminated against!
Lan Jue was speechless. She returned to the lounge to cultivate.
Zeus' Amazons snickered inwardly. The only person who could make their boss suffer a setback was this man in front of them.
Lan Qing looked out the porthole with a pensive look in his eyes. No one knew what he was thinking.
Lan Jue couldn't remember how many times he'd come to Luo. The last time he'd been here was during the Great Adept Tournament. He'd worn a hat and sunglasses to avoid being recognized. All he was missing was the mask from Poseidon's three-piece suit.
Lan Qing wore only sunglasses, a black trench coat, and a black shirt. His getup was as cool as his personality.
Fortunately, he wasn't wearing a military uniform.
As they disembarked, Lan Jue couldn't help but grumble to herself.
The Pharmacist walked beside Lan Jue. Today she wore a tailored white dress and sunglasses. Her face was expressionless.
Her aura was completely restrained, and if one tried to sense it, they would not even be able to discover her existence. She gave off a feeling of being unapproachable.
Although the three of them had concealed themselves, they still easily became the center of attention. The reason was very simple. Behind the three of them, there were four great beauties.
Mika, the Infernal Enchantress, was still wearing her usual business attire today. The dark blue business attire would have looked a little old-fashioned, but when paired with her dark blue wide-rimmed glasses, her fiery figure, and her long red hair, it did not look serious at all. Instead, it was filled with the temptation of a uniform.
He didn't know if the four of them had discussed it beforehand, but the other three women were also dressed in professional attire. They wore white shirts, small suits, and knee-length skirts.
However, the colors were all different.
Xiu Xiu was dressed in a beige business suit, Kerr was dressed in aqua green, and Lin Guo-guo was dressed in a pink business suit, which was particularly eye-catching.
The four women walked together. They were all stunning beauties, but each had their own advantages.
Just one of them would attract a lot of attention, let alone all four of them.
When Lan Jue got off the ship, he couldn't help but ask them, "Are you here to walk on the runway or to work?"
But all four of them looked like they were about to cry, and he had no choice.
In reality, they were so outstanding that no matter what they wore, they could not hide their beauty.
If they had worn battle attire, their bodies would have been even more perfect, and they would have attracted even more attention.
Lan Jue's only consolation was that he hadn't separated Zhou Qianlin from himself, but had merged with her as one.
As their cultivation increased, during the merging process, even if Lan Jue was not in a state of cultivation, Xuanyuan Shishi would take her to cultivate.
This way, he could catch up with Lan Jue more easily.
As they entered the civilian airship base on Luo, Lan Jue's first impression was that there were too many people.
This base on Luo was considered one of the largest in the entire human world, but at the moment, it was very crowded.
People pushed against each other, pushing against each other.
Shoulder to shoulder.
As far as the eye could see, it was a sea of human heads.
But because there were so many people, there were a few people who wanted to get close and take advantage of Zeus's Four Maids.
Of course, none of their fantasies would come true.
With Lan Jue around, the four women were relatively restrained. An invisible force field surrounded them, repelling anyone who tried to get too close.
Given Mika's temper, if he really wanted to explode, all he had to do was unleash hellfire and silence was over.
"Is no one going to pick us up?" Lan Jue asked Lan Qing, puzzled.
This operation was led by Lan Qing.
Lan Qing looked at him as if he was looking at an idiot. "You asked me if I should be careful on the way here. If I told them I was coming alone, wouldn't I be a target?
Where's your intelligence? "
"I …" Lan Jue felt defeated.
He also noticed that after breaking through to Paragon, Lan Qing's ability to speak had improved as well.
Now he felt like he couldn't win an argument against him.
"So where do we go?" Lan Jue asked.
"I've arranged it.
Just follow me. "
Lan Qing walked out. The group of seven had just stepped out onto the street when an ordinary-looking verti-car stopped in front of them.
The quality of the flying car made it look like a larger taxi, the kind that had been in service for many years.
Lan Qing opened the door and ushered the women in before he and Lan Jue climbed in.
The driver was a tall man wearing a baseball cap. He wore a pair of sunglasses and chewed gum.
"Let's go!" Lan Qing said.
The driver didn't say a word. He just steered the verti-car straight into Luo City.
Despite the car's mediocre appearance, the driver drove it smoothly and quickly.
Verti-Cars could fly ten meters above the ground, which was their maximum altitude. This was where they differed from verti-cars.
As they entered the city, it was easy to see how crowded it was. Without a doubt, it had something to do with the aliens.
As the largest planet in the Northern Alliance, Luo was a place that the Northern Alliance had to protect. Naturally, it became a gathering place for the Northern Alliance. Judging by the current situation, Luo City was reaching its limit.
"What's the situation?" Lan Qing asked softly.
The driver sitting in front finally spoke. His voice sounded a little low, but it was clear.
"The city is reaching its limit. Prices are skyrocketing. Food and clothing, in particular, are three times what they were when the aliens first appeared.
And that's even with the Northern Alliance's efforts to keep prices down.
Otherwise, it'd be ten times as expensive.
The Northern Alliance is constantly moving resources from other planets to provide for our people.
There won't be any problems in the short term.
But the human population has been growing at a rapid rate. This situation will last for at most a year before the system collapses. "
"How are the Northern Alliance's resource planets doing?" Lan Qing asked.
"Not good," the driver replied.
According to the original plan, the mining, construction, and manufacturing of resources could not be stopped. They had to continue, and then the resources would be transported to the various planets that were under the protection of the Federation.
However, the savagery of the raiders was becoming more and more exaggerated.
No one wants to stay on an unprotected planet.
Everyone knows that if the aliens come, without the protection of Bastions and fleets, there's no chance of survival.
Even the military doesn't want to be stationed on the resource planets. This means resources will become scarce.
We humans are the biggest consumers of resources. "
"For now, it looks like we can maintain our current situation for survival.
But if the aliens didn't come at the expected time as time went on, all sorts of problems would arise.
There's no entertainment, no mental relief, and no food. It's going to cause chaos. "
Lan Jue listened to the driver's words in silence. He, too, was surprised.
When they left Skyfire Planet, they hadn't discovered such a situation. However, Skyfire Planet had begun to accept residents from other planets.
The Northern Alliance was the strongest, and it encouraged reproduction. Because of this, the Northern Alliance experienced a population explosion when they entered the New Era.
They needed humans to occupy and migrate to other planets.
That was why they had to expand their population.
Now, however, their population had become their biggest problem.
It was not an easy task to solve this problem.
Lan Qing nodded. "The Northern Alliance must be in a hurry.
Is there any news of a second invasion? "
"Yes," the driver replied.
"The Northern Alliance's parliament is in a frenzy, and so is the military.
By now the North had placed military production at the top of its list of priorities.
The best way to solve this problem is to destroy the alien planets. Then everything will be back on track.
That's why the Northern Alliance called for this meeting.
They really want to wipe out the aliens and solve their current problem. "
Lan Jue was surprised. This driver must have been one of Lan Qing's spies on Luo. He even knew about the Northern Alliance's meeting. His position had to be high!
As they spoke, the verti-car came to a stop in front of an ancient building.
The building wasn't too large. It looked like a medieval castle in the Western Alliance. Everything was simple and unadorned.
"Finding a place is difficult," the driver said.
Therefore, only two people could share a room.
The rooms are small.
That's the only way. "
The car stopped by the side of the road and everyone got out. The driver handed the car over to the hotel staff and led the way.
He was tall, only a little shorter than Lan Jue and Lan Qing.
For some reason, Lan Jue felt a sense of familiarity as he watched the man's silhouette.