Chapter 528: Frantically Probing, Each Harboring Schemes

"Just received news that Marye of the Black Net Organization has left the Mariano Sector. This is good news for us."

The Blast Door opened and Codri walked in again. Very clearly, the urgent intelligence he needed to handle just now should be this one.

"Do you know what he went to do?" Hearing this news, Li Yu's mind moved slightly, and he inquired.

"I don't know the specific situation. Our people haven't been able to infiltrate the enemy High Echelon yet..." Codri shook his head, continuing: "However, with Marye's departure, the enemy's strength is weakened, this might be a good opportunity."

Li Yu stared at Codri. The enemy's strength far exceeded the information data they provided.

Even if Marye left, there were still three A4 Level lifeforms in the Stein System, plus two Titan Artifacts.

With their strength, they couldn't possibly swallow it down. It couldn't be that he really wanted him to use the Death Star.

If that was the case, then it would be simpler to just have the Lord of the Ark come over.

He didn't know if Codri truly didn't know the other party's specific information, or was pretending.

Hearing the words "specific situation", Codri was slightly startled in his heart, but his face showed no waves.

Did this kid guess something?

"What do you mean specific situation, hasn't the general information data already been provided to you?" Codri said calmly.

"I know..." Li Yu nodded, and subsequently emphasized: "First, I must clarify, I'm not suspecting your noble organization, just inherently cautious."

"I believe we still need to confirm the enemy's specific strength again."

Codri originally only had some guesses, but hearing Li Yu's words, he felt that Li Yu had indeed guessed that the information they provided was untrue.

For this operation, the Salvation Ark didn't expect a massive success or capturing a few A4s; it was mainly to put on a stance.

After all, others had already hit their doorstep, they couldn't just have no reaction, otherwise how could they mix around in the future.

Then, on this basis, see how much harvest they could get to make up for the losses of the outposts being raided.

And after confirming cooperation with the Other-Dimensional Camp, this battle was even more so to announce this news to the outside world, so that if those three factions wanted to make a move again, they would have to weigh the consequences.

If they really wanted to capture the other party or something, they would at least have to dispatch double the A4 Level lifeforms, plus various methods.

Therefore, although Codri concealed the existence of The Fallen City, he wasn't too worried.

With their current strength, self-preservation was not a problem. Furthermore, now that Marye had left, maybe they could really snatch something.

But Li Yu's words now made his heart throb. Their original plan was to inform the other party of The Fallen City's participation after the fact.

Then push the blame saying they didn't know either. Anyway, by then it would be a done deal, and the Salvation Ark's several goals would also have been achieved.

At most, they would just apologize more. But if Li Yu knew of The Fallen City's existence in advance, and thought the Salvation Ark was deceiving them, and quit in a fit of anger, Codri would be Stuck.

"Hmm..." After pondering for a moment, he feigned contemplation and said: "What you said is also very reasonable, there's no problem being cautious. It's just that Marye didn't bring too many people, they are all Core Personnel of the Black Net Organization, it's hard for us to track them."

"Moreover, we don't know where Marye is heading. If we forcefully track him, we might miss the best fighter opportunity."

He wasn't lying either. Marye traveling light was indeed very hard to track.

Li Yu squinted his eyes. Regarding the purpose of Marye's departure, he had some guesses.

Aside from the High Echelon of the Black Net Organization, right now he was the only one who knew Horus was still alive.

He had peeked at Horus multiple times, but failed to confirm Horus's exact location, but through some observed biological features, he roughly calculated its range.

After all, the activity range of the Basarol Sand Bandits wasn't large, basically only within a dozen star systems.

But even those few star systems had dozens of planets, making screening relatively troublesome.

Li Yu originally planned to wait until the range was narrowed down a bit more, and then tell Klein to send people to search.

However, just now because of Marye's sudden departure, he thought—

Marye very likely went to find Horus.

Therefore, hearing Codri's evasion, he just chuckled a few times and said: "I might know where Marye went."

"You know!?" Codri was somewhat surprised, subconsciously thinking Li Yu was spouting nonsense.

"Yeah, although the few big shots in the organization aren't very interested in this kind of operation, necessary intelligence support is no problem." Li Yu feigned profundity:

"The exact Destination is unclear, but finding out the approximate range is no problem."

"Ah... So that's how it is." Codri looked somewhat embarrassed. Li Yu's words made him unavoidably wonder if the Other-Dimensional Camp knew about the existence of The Fallen City?

Subsequently, he probed tentatively: "Does your noble organization know any other intelligence? After all, we are considered an alliance, can we share some intelligence?"

"Hmm... I don't know either, they are still investigating." Li Yu chuckled twice, making Codri's heart go cold.

For a moment, he was Can't Figure Out whether the Other-Dimensional Camp knew or didn't know.

Why does this damn organization seem to be everywhere, seeming to know a bit about everything, this is too scary.

This was also the reason why Codri didn't want to deal with Li Yu, the Brain Cells that died were simply too many.

After a moment, Codri's Smart Terminal suddenly rang. He looked down and glanced at it, and then exclaimed:

"What, The Fallen City also mixed together with them."

"How could this happen!?"

His expression changed several times, looking extremely anxious. He glanced at Li Yu, who had an indifferent expression, and said to himself: "Trouble, I just received another urgent intelligence."

"This time it's not just the Black Net Organization and the Abyss Institute, there's also The Fallen City. This large-scale Armed Organization, they actually also mixed in."

"The enemy has another A4 Level lifeform."

Li Yu looked at Codri expressionlessly.Act, continue acting.

Just found out?

If you guys just found out, it would be weird...

Very clearly, Codri was still bluffed out by Li Yu.

He believed that rather than being found out by the Other-Dimensional Camp, it was better to proactively expose it himself.

It's just that up to now, the data grasped by the Salvation Ark only had three A4s, and one Titan Artifact.

While in Li Yu's premonition, the enemy actually had four A4s, and two Titan Artifacts.

Codri shouldn't have deceived him, probably the Salvation Ark didn't find out the enemy's specific strength either.

Otherwise they couldn't have come with just this bit of strength. Just with Codri and the Ark's unknown A4, they fundamentally couldn't resist the opponent's attacks head-on.

Li Yu's eyes flickered, but he didn't remind Codri.

If Codri knew the truth, there was a high probability they would pack up and go home.

But regarding the Fourteenth Titan Sanctuary, Li Yu only knew a name, and needed to understand more.

And this attack was an excellent opportunity. According to his deduction, these three organizations were here exactly for the information on the Titan Sanctuary.

If he left now, looking for another suitable opportunity, who knew how long he would have to wait.

"Your Excellency Li Yu, this news came too suddenly. We also just found out. A variable has occurred in the operation plan." Codri sighed.

Li Yu's tone was flat: "Is that so? That's really astonishing."

Codri said dejectedly: "This is our intelligence error, the fault lies entirely with our side. If your noble organization doesn't want to cooperate because of this, we can understand. After all, the alliance of three large organizations is indeed very troublesome..."

The words that seemingly proactively took the blame contained a small psychological trick.

The meaning was, it's fine if you withdraw. After all, it's three organizations, being afraid is understandable.

"Heh..." Li Yu sneered: "Your Excellency Codri underestimates us too much. A mere three unpresentable organizations are far from enough to make us feel Apprehension."

Arrogant enough...Codri's mouth twitched slightly."Unpresentable organizations", does this curse us in as well?

But it didn't matter, as long as they were still willing to cooperate.

What they needed was exactly other organizations' Apprehension towards them.

Li Yu was also silently criticizing in his heart,Hah, anyway I'm the only one in the Other-Dimensional Camp, wait until I use you guys to get my hands on the Titan Sanctuary, we'll see who cries.

The two were Each harboring schemes, but on the surface, they both smiled brightly like the spring sun.

Subsequently, Codri said again: "Since another faction has appeared, the original battle plan is indeed inapplicable. Let's capture Marye first and talk later."

"May I ask where Marye is preparing to head?"

Doing the full set of acting, since he also just got the news of The Fallen City, he should make changes to the plan targeting this news.

Li Yu immediately pulled up a Star Map, and then designated a general area.

"Eh, the distance isn't too far..." Codri was somewhat surprised, and that area was coincidentally sandwiched between Return Star and the Mariano Sector.

Li Yu nodded. Very clearly, the people of the Black Net Organization had Horus escape halfway during the transport from Return Star to here.

We don't have a station here, what exactly is Marye preparing to do?

Codri pondered secretly, but couldn't get an answer. He glanced at Li Yu, who was saying he didn't know, and he didn't know if it was true or false.

………

"Forest Water, seven Natulu Coins..." The guy wrapped in rags and hemp clothing entirely, holding a bottle of cloudy liquid in his hand, said to the person in front of him.

On the sandy ground, some not-so-common goods were placed on a cloth robe.

This place was like a small bazaar, with many people hurrying back and forth wrapped in rags all around. Only a few wore mottled Armor.

"Red-tailed Scorpion's tail, I want eight bottles..." Horus used less-than-fluent native language to communicate with the other party.

Looking at the red scorpion tail the other party took out, the vendor's expression changed slightly. Red-tailed Scorpions were E-Class Lifeforms, this person could actually kill them.

Normally a red scorpion tail's value didn't reach this level, but the vendor didn't say much either, directly tossing over eight bottles of cloudy liquid.

Horus took the liquid, immediately opened the cap, and gulped it down.

The bitter taste made him frown deeply, but it alleviated his terrible physical condition, allowing his Body Functions to continue maintaining themselves.

He didn't speak much, threw the few bottles casually on the sand, and silently left this place.

While the vendor, quick-eyed and deft-handed, collected the empty glass bottles again.

Looking up at the large and small sun in the sky, Horus carefully collected the shed skin, placed it in his mouth and chewed it, to avoid any possible situations of exposure.

He knew the Black Net Organization must be searching for his traces, so he couldn't relax in the slightest.

His terrible physical condition, without external Energy replenishment, was also hard to self-repair.

But this planet was extremely lacking in resources. With his current condition, he could only barely survive.

If this continued, being found was only a matter of time. More crucially, this planet was extremely backward.

It was difficult to come into contact with the Interstellar, and even more impossible to transmit messages back.

Only a few big Sand Bandit leaders had Smart Terminals. However, with his current strength, it was hard to approach them, let alone snatch them.

Pursed his cracked lips, just as he was preparing to continue hiding into the desert, the portable Communicator hanging on his waist suddenly lit up with a red light.

This kind of Communication Equipment was extremely ancient, without too many buttons, and could only communicate within a small range.

"Kurul, what exactly is the origin of the alloy you bought for me!"

Angry curses came from the opposite side.

Horus's face changed slightly, saying in a deep voice: "What happened?"

"You're still asking me!?"

"Out of seventeen buyers, sixteen have gone missing. The next one will probably be me. Tell me the truth, I..."

Crackle!

Horus expressionlessly crushed the Communication Equipment, found the Locator inside, grabbed a lizard, and stuffed it into its stomach.

He knew, the people from the Black Net Organization had ultimately arrived.

He dismantled parts of the materials from the crashed spaceship. Those were all high-precision alloys, and could sell for a very high price here.

He also used this to exchange for some low-quality Healing Potions, barely restoring some self-preservation capabilities.

At the same time, that was also his Security Perimeter. Having only Alloy Materials, they wouldn't circulate into the Interstellar, but only among the Sand Bandits.

He knew the screening methods of these large organizations. In these relatively backward areas, they basically cooperated with the local Local Tyrants.

The efficiency was much higher than doing it personally.

If the Black Net Organization noticed this place and pursued deeply, then these high-precision alloys would definitely enter the suspicion list, leading to action.

And this would also allow Horus to realize in advance that the other party had arrived, so as not to be completely unprepared.

Horus muttered in a low voice: "I will not... surrender without a fight..."

(End of Chapter)