Chapter 557: Is This Still Human?

Ah, as expected, big fists are the hard truth.

Zhang Jie flipped through the Star Sea Hall's information carrier, feeling deeply moved.

Now he has three definite goals, but the opponent has revealed too little information, so Zhang Jie can't be sure.

"Causality... what kind of system is that exactly?"

Zhang Jie was very curious, and just then a Star Sea Hall staff member came to his side.

"Mr. Zhang Jie, they've replied, and it seems your ordeal was just the work of a nobody."

"He cannot represent the will of the entire civilization."

Zhang Jie raised his eyebrows, never expecting they could actually contact the hidden civilization.

"So, which civilization is that?"

"This...."

The other party looked reluctant to say more, and Zhang Jie didn't bother to keep asking, knowing he wouldn't get any answer.

"If you don't want to say, forget it; but can you at least tell me why these civilizations went into hiding?"

"....."

Alright, from their expression it seems they don't know either.

"Forget it, I won't press you; you mean we're temporarily safe, right?"

The staff hurriedly nodded; after all, the Star Sea Hall isn't some galactic judiciary body—its main role is more like a mediation organization.

"That's right, the hidden civilization won't overly involve itself in external affairs; you can rest easy."

"Rest easy my ass!" Zhang Jie thought angrily; although individual will can't represent the whole civilization, who says it can't represent civilization?

"He and Lin Ran are typical examples, aren't they?"

Although I don't know why they're raising heavenly disasters, since we've run into them we must make full preparations.

Zhang Jie returned empty-handed, while Liu Delie beside him watched all this and shook his head helplessly.

It's quite helpless; when encountering such a thing, all Liu Delie can think of is.

"Let's just blow them up—who's afraid of whom?"

"I've got plenty of money; I'll buy a dozen stars, ship them to his doorstep and blow them up—I don't believe he'll still be alive."

Well, a brute is a brute; their thinking is indeed unlike anyone else's.

"That's easy to say, but we're not there yet."

"The Alliance is still short on people."

Originally, when we had the second Alliance warship, manpower was already insufficient; now we also have RimWorld, and development is endless.

"That's easy to handle—leave it to my buddies."

"Money can solve most things in the world, let alone throwing money around."

Well, that makes sense.

The two returned to the Alliance; after Zhang Jie disembarked, he went to check Little Aunt's condition.

But when he saw a hole in the opponent's chest big enough to see through to the other side, Zhang Jie felt relieved—would someone really wander around with such a hole? He must not be human.

"Where is this human?... You've become some unknown species."

"You... you're really okay like this?"

"'Little Aunt', who was reading a book, froze at Zhang Jie's words, then looked at the large hole in her chest and smiled casually."

"No problem, psychic power is quite amazing, right?"

"Just needs some time to recover, no need to worry."

"Alright."

Since they all said that, Zhang Jie had nothing else to say.

Not far away, Lin Ran in Alliance uniform stood quietly; seeing Zhang Jie finish talking, she walked over with a serious face and called him away in front of Little Aunt.

"Come over here."

Zhang Jie:?

"What for? Why so serious?"

Zhang Jie felt helpless, could only apologize with a smile to Little Aunt, then followed Lin Ran away.

After many twists and turns, the two arrived at an absolutely quiet place; at this moment, Lin Ran finally stopped.

"What's wrong?"

The blockhead donkey turned, raised an eyebrow at him, then leaned forward and kept sniffing Zhang Jie.

After a while, she finally nodded in great satisfaction.

"Mmm~ verified: no cow!"

"What are you thinking?"

Zhang Jie helplessly tapped her head, saying he was just going to play a game to relax.

"How is the situation of that ocean civilization now?"

"I sent the Alliance's second warship to the first battle; their fleet size is not small, but it's enough to fight."

"Oh right, your good student is also on board."

Zhang Jie nodded; that's good, indeed a fine choice, perfect for letting Weiniya test her new ability.

He's now going to check the progress of the Alliance Research Institute; if Abyss is there, it's truly reassuring.

Zhang Jie pondered a moment, turned to leave, but his wrist was grabbed by Lin Ran.

"Anything else?"

"You don't want to do something?"

Zhang Jie, damn quick to understand, Ha jiran this guy! You wanna get drilled again, huh!

However, Zhang Jie refused!

He's still the same as before, his physical fitness hasn't noticeably improved, but now it's not enough to shock Lin Ran.

After he figures out what the "Elemental Cognition" of second-stage psionic ability is! After fully mastering the second stage of martial divine abilities! After breaking a few more layers of the gene lock! He'll come to fight Lin Ran.

"Eh! How come...."

Lin Ran said sadly, and Zhang Jie's expression also looked a bit unnatural.

"No way, I just got back from resting, I have a lot to do, next time, next time...."

Zhang Jie hurriedly slipped away, joking, if he stays a bit longer, who knows Lin Ran might forcibly confiscate his little a big.

He hurriedly slipped into the Alliance Research Institute, preparing to find out the current research situation.

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Yuan is still painstakingly striving; now, lacking the split-body technique, she harshly experienced ordinary life, feeling as if she wished she could split time into dozens of pieces to use.

However, research on ship life and biological warships has also shown initial effectiveness; Yuan's current research direction is now clear: to create a new 'Ship Life'.

Such a being, capable of detaching from the hull and moving freely like a biological warship, while also using the hull as a power source, is the ultimate lifeform.

This is also no small challenge for Yuan; as they say, the older one gets, the more set in one's ways, and Yuan is indeed like that, except she is willing to make changes to keep up with the times.

"Yo, busy person, you're back?"

Yuan teased, while Zhang Jie sheepishly scratched his head.

"Stop scolding, stop scolding, I'll come help your teacher right away."

"That's about right."

The two of them returned to the days when they once researched together; the difference is that Zhang Jie's brain no longer has its former brilliance.

Thus, after several times of helping but hindering, Yuan finally couldn't take it anymore.

"Get lost!"

"You're just like your student! Where did my once brilliant student go?"

"That's why I wanted you to help research the Extraterrestrial Entity project..."

Yuan:.....

Yuan helplessly pursed her lips; under Zhang Jie's flattering gaze, she could only set aside her project.

"Sigh, I really have spoiled you."

"Cough cough."