Chapter 125: Forming a Treasure-Hunting Team

During the voyage of the Void Hunter, Ninglu first summoned Mikel and Malena to receive a briefing.

The Chief Apothecary held a data slate and began to speak.

"Father, the Gaizao Shouhu for the 73,311 candidates from the twenty-nine Vostonia regiments have all been completed."

"In the end, 41,523 new Order Shadows were born, and only 404 unfortunately suffered Death; this is thanks to our Physicians."

After Malena Skala smiled and accepted the praise, Mikel continued.

"The remaining failures all survived and became members of the Auxilia."

"19,438 individuals did not complete the First Transformation Surgery, while the rest received an average of eleven Gaizao Shouhu; their combat effectiveness is generally stronger than other Auxilia."

"Very good."

Ninglu nodded with satisfaction, activated his Spirituality, and looked at the "Apothecary."

He scrutinized Mitchell carefully and discovered that the "Apothecary's" body as a whole had not reached a state of Balance, but was instead intermingled with red and white.

"You have not yet mastered the power I bestowed upon you."

"Father, as you can see, I have not."

"Being busy with overseeing the Legion's transformation affairs has left me with no time for other matters."

"At the same time, the herbs I have collected are difficult to combine; up to now, I have only formulated five types of Potion for treating ailments like diarrhea in mortals, and they are of no use to the Astartes."

After pondering for a few seconds, Ninglu spoke.

"The Triken system is still in its pristine state; you will find the herbs you need there."

"Temporarily designate the Triken system as a large-scale transformation site."

Based on his knowledge of Huang Laohan and Malcador, he knew that once the Emperor and Malcador learned he had subjugated a Knight World, they would summon him to Terra, hold a welcoming ceremony, host a celebratory feast for him, and announce the submission of the first Knight World.

At the same time, the Primarch had also been keeping a close watch on the construction progress of the Legion's Gloriana-class warship; the last report he received from Mars was when he had just arrived at the Daxos system.

In the report received, the Archmagos in charge of the construction project estimated that it would still take one year and eleven months of Terra time to complete; it was also time to return to humanity's home world.

"I have already received the report that the Second Chapter has taken over the defense of the Crystal Illusion and has begun expanding into neighboring systems."

"The remaining Vostonia regiments have already boarded their ships to return, and I will order them to head directly to the Triken system."

"Father, I will certainly give my all to bring more Order Shadows to the Legion."

Ninglu nodded slightly and turned his head to say to Malena.

"The Triken system contains rich mineral resources; it will become the future foundry center for the Legion. After Wojciech Berek completes the shipyard construction work on the Vostonia satellite, he will be responsible for this matter."

"But what I want is not a Vostonia with higher production capacity, but a brand-new, thriving world."

"Malena, you will be responsible for all affairs outside of the industrial aspect. You also possess veto power and can reject projects that damage the ecological environment or are unfavorable to sustainable development."

Ninglu believed that his many descendants and Beyonders could certainly build an Industrial World with greater development potential than the Calth of the old thirteenth—a world possessing both a beautiful ecological environment and massive industrial output.

The Triken system would be the future jewel of the Obscurus Sector.

Malena was stunned for a moment before she spoke.

"My lord, I will certainly give my all."

"You need not worry about being unable to handle it; you will receive new power."

"Kairui and the other sixteen attendants have also passed my test. One standard ship-hour from now, bring them to my private office; they will become your assistants in the Triken system."

One standard ship-hour later, Ninglu watched as Malena's sixteen attendants drank the "Cultivator" Potion, then used telepathy to send them a packaged bundle of basic knowledge for Beyonders, including common sense, techniques like Meditation and Spirit Vision, and how to collect remains left behind by other deceased recipients.

Afterwards, he cast his gaze toward the newly promoted Sequence 7 Beyonder of the "Mother" pathway who was gathering her power.

Malena's full lips parted slightly as she whispered, "'Harvest Priest'."

She looked toward Ninglu, "I understand your meaning; I will certainly not let you down."

"I believe in you."

Upon hearing this, Malena's flawless face was filled with a smile.

She reported the progress of another matter she had recently taken over, "The pregnant female space ape's expected delivery date is within ten stellar days."

"Its body structure is vastly different from a human's, so I cannot be certain of the exact time."

She spoke, this being the most precise conclusion she could reach after combining her Beyonder abilities and Biochemical Psionic to conduct a comprehensive examination.

"Ensure the cub is born safely."

"As you wish."

After she led the sixteen newly promoted Beyonder attendants away, Ninglu opened his communicator and sent a message to Tierni.

"Come to my private office in ten minutes."

A moment later, Ninglu took the "Thief" Potion and returned to his private office from the "Kingdom of Disorder."

【If my plan to raise the space ape cub goes smoothly, this might be the last time I formulate a Potion.】

While lost in thought, he felt Tierni arrive at the door and raised his right arm.

"Come in."

Upon hearing this, Tierni pushed the door open and immediately saw the monarch spread his palm, with a gray vial inside.

"You previously completed the mission I arranged in Dakesuosi A'erfa; this is the reward I bestow upon you."

"Thank you for the bestowal, my King."

The Scout Platoon leader did not hesitate in the slightest, directly picking up the Potion and drinking it down.

A moment later, the "Thief" followed the information the monarch had transmitted into his mind, gathered his own power, and whispered.

"'Thief'?"

"That is correct," Ninglu said, "but what I want you to steal is not ordinary wealth, but treasures."

"Your mission is to use your agile skills to enter ruins, bypass traps, defeat guards, and steal the treasures left behind."

"You must also learn the languages of civilizations such as the Eldar; once your abilities further improve, your targets will be Xenos vaults."

Ninglu silently added in his heart: 【Not just the Craftworld Aeldari, but also the Dark Eldar, the Black Library, and even Chaos forces, the Tau, the Necron...】

"My Lord, I understand."

"I will certainly not fail your trust; I will bring back those idle, wasted treasures and the treasures of the Xenos to offer to you."

Five standard days of ship time later, Ninglu received a communication message from Malena.

"My Lord, the space ape cub has been born. I have already examined him, and he is very healthy."

"Send him to my office."

A moment later, Ninglu looked at the small ball of orange-red space ape in his hands.

He nodded with satisfaction and said to Malena approvingly, "Well done."

After the female psyker left, Ninglu sent the space ape cub to the third layer of space in the Kingdom of Disorder.

He sensed for a moment, but did not capture any signs.

【It must be that my clearance is still insufficient to perceive the formless power of the rules.

Perhaps, by advancing to Corrupted Baron, or a higher-tier extraordinary, I will be able to perceive it.】

After a twelve-week voyage, Ninglu's fleet arrived at the Trainer system.

(End of this chapter)