Big Data Cultivation

Chapter 2548: Chapter 2540: Sudden Upheaval

Feng Jun had already explained very clearly, but Yi Jue just didn’t want to go back alone, "Take me to the Big Planet... I can not only recuperate but also help you look after the mines."

Actually, the Big Planet is several billion li away from the frontline. If the two want to meet, it requires using Feng Jun’s transportation attribute.

However, Yi Jue believes that, no matter how you say it, they are in the same world, and if she wants to communicate with him, she can at least activate the Essence Blood Protection Talisman. But if they cross worlds, the talisman truly loses its signal.

Moreover, half of the mineral resources on the Big Planet belong to Feng Jun, and Yi Jue always thinks the output has something to do with her—since it’s Feng Jun’s, I can use it, so... if someone is deceiving Feng Jun, they’re deceiving me.

As for the recovery of Spiritual Energy, whether it will leave any future troubles, it’s really simple. Without external disturbances, Yi Jue can directly release her act, using Spirit Stones recklessly.

An act and Spirit Restoration Array are different—not only in terms of price, but the array uses formation to absorb spiritual energy from Spirit Stones, which is much stronger than absorbing Spirit Stones directly through the flesh. The purpose of the act, however, is... I should live in this environment!

The act’s recovery of spiritual energy is very peaceful, and if Spirit Stones are spent generously, it’s similar to Yi Jue’s return to Spirit Plant Dao effect.

Certainly, this operation is indeed very Spirit Stone-consuming, with the same level of Spirit Restoration Array and act, the array consumes Spirit Stones to a degree roughly of one-half or even one-third, resulting in forcibly transformed spiritual energy having some impact on the body.

The act also has some hidden dangers, but as long as the Spirit Stone supply is sufficient, the act won’t have any side effects.

"Then let’s go to the Big Planet," Feng Jun nodded, "I will cover the Spirit Stones you spend on the act... no problem, right?"

Yi Jue gave him a helpless look, "I just lack Spirit Stones at hand... why use yours?"

Feng Jun replied with a smile, "You’re helping me fight, why should you spend your own Spirit Stones?"

Speaking like I don’t have empathy! Yi Jue was quite speechless too. Do Cultivators have no pity for Mortals? It’s really not like that, merely avoiding trouble. "Then I’ll help you deal with the Xiajing matters, using your Spirit Stones to recover spiritual energy."

Feng Jun also knew Yi Jue’s temperament, thought it over, and nodded, "Alright, save as many as possible."

The two had just finished chatting when Yi Jue’s expression changed, "This is truly interesting, the people in Xiajing called He Huiqing, wanting to know how to contact you."

The communication devices used by the Federation are far superior to those in the Earth Realm, but Yi Jue had already familiarized herself with the concept of phone calls, so she said it like this.

He Huiqing is the real head of the Hesheng Production Base, previously living in Zuo Jing City. But as the insect attacks became increasingly severe, his family moved to the production base, with only bodyguards guarding the villa in the city, which now has collapsed halfway.

The call to He Huiqing was from an unfamiliar number, the other party somehow got his number, saying that someone in Xiajing also needed help from a certain individual, hoping He Huiqing could consider their shared humanity and relay how to contact "that person."

Undoubtedly, He Huiqing is currently also a key monitoring target by the military, second only to He Runxian. He couldn’t ignore this help call, but after answering, the communication process was fully monitored.

However, even with full monitoring, the effect isn’t great at all. The other party used synthetic electronic sounds, and tracing the number won’t yield any result. The Federation’s communication devices are bound to personal identity, but what society isn’t without gray areas?

Moreover, Xingzheng Star here is facing the siege of the Insect Race, after more than two years, more than half of the population have died, picking up a wristwatch at random would allow usage if it’s not in arrears, cracking the password renders the identity binding useless.

The other party’s plea was vague, and He Huiqing could only outright refuse, saying that he didn’t understand what they were saying. As for some individual—among the people he knows, there’s no one he can’t directly name.

The person on the other end became anxious hearing that, "Your Zuo Jing is transporting energy stones all over the place, do you really think you can hide it from everyone? Are you saying there’s no connection between this and Hesheng?"

"Sorry, I really don’t have any relevant information," He Huiqing ended the communication, glaring viciously at Major Bacon, "You had me answer the call, now you’re satisfied? Soon, the entire Xingzheng Star will know."

Major Bacon’s expression slightly changed, but ultimately, he sneered lightly, "Seems like turning off your phone would prevent the news from spreading... But how did Zuo Jing City make it known to so many people?"

This communication was not only detected by Yi Jue, but the Big Boss also noticed it. It enthusiastically asked, "Could it be Chen Jiu?"

Yi Jue remarked, "Would the person you contacted in Xiajing be so impatient?"

Feng Jun shook his head, "I’m not sure if it’s someone I contacted before, but in such situations, as long as someone knew some inside information, certainly there’ll be those who try their luck to make a play."

He had seen many such incidents, like in the prayer court on Earth, where many try to scam rewards for missing children.

Yi Jue quietly nodded, finally sighing, "As long as one can live, who dares to die?"

Feng Jun’s brows furrowed slightly, glanced at the time, and felt it should be night time in Xiajing now, so he spoke solemnly, "Then you hang on a little longer, until nightfall, I’ll go scout the path in Xiajing first."

Yi Jue readily nodded, "Alright, you don’t need to come pick me up, I’ll find you myself."

Feng Jun used the footprint to directly arrive at the villa he used to tunnel into, only to find out that this villa had completely collapsed, with only two and a half walls left.

The only remaining kitchen of the family Little Fatty once impersonated has collapsed, and it’s unknown where the family has gone.

Feng Jun felt uneasy but couldn’t do much, so he released his Divine Sense to sense the abandoned metal company of Ninth Brother.

The warehouse on the company’s surface had been destroyed, but surprisingly, the underground warehouse remained intact.

In the company yard, he didn’t see Ninth Brother, but there were two people squatting at the entrance of the underground warehouse, smoking and whispering about something.

Both of them were familiar faces and should be Ninth Brother’s people. Feng Jun used a few Blinks to arrive not far away and walked over slowly.

As he entered the yard, the two were startled and quickly walked out, "Who are you looking for... it’s you?"

Feng Jun also took out a cigarette, lit it, and asked in a deep voice, "Where is Chen Jiu?"

"Ninth Brother... he’s not doing well," a guy named Shuanzi’s eyes turned red instantly, "We didn’t know what else to do, so we contacted Hesheng’s people, hoping to find a way to reach you."

"So it really was you?" Feng Jun frowned, "Seems like Chen Jiu told you quite a lot."

"No, Ninth Brother never mentioned your matters," both shook their heads, "We could guess a little, but never dared to ask. It was only this time, when he couldn’t hold on, that he secretly told us some last words."

Feng Jun frowned, "Over here in Xiajing... the intensity of the battles seems quite ordinary."

It was already night here, resembling around nine o’clock at night on Earth. During a similar time, Zuo Jing would still have some localized battles, but Xiajing seemed almost calm.

"It’s only a bit better today," Shuanzi carefully answered, "Ninth Brother asked me to tell you, he’s very sorry about the production line... he estimates it can’t be completed, but you can find the president for the money he owes."

"Hmm?" Feng Jun was surprised, "You really contacted me just for this?"

Shuanzi was delighted to hear this, but then became somewhat hesitant, "We also want to get some energy stones, but firstly we don’t have money, and secondly... we’re worried we can’t keep them, so we can only think about it."

He said "only think about it," but the hopeful gleam in his eyes was undeniable.

Feng Jun initially thought this person was harboring inappropriate thoughts, but after hearing his reason, he smiled and nodded, "It’s rare to know your own shortcomings... how is Chen Jiu doing, where is he now?"

"He’s in the hospital, the one he bought," the other man answered solemnly, "His head and body are both injured, mainly from the corrosive venom of the insects, which is basically untreatable."

Feng Jun raised his chin, "Take me to see him, don’t try any tricks, or you will regret it."

Not long after, the three arrived at the hospital, and Feng Jun was surprised to find that the damage had not expanded much, but that was expected since the last time he came, the basement level one was almost destroyed; how much worse could it get?

Chen Jiu was on the fourth basement level, lying in a repair capsule, his entire body immersed in recovery liquid. From the outside, his face and chest appeared corroded by the insects’ liquid, looking like a piece of pitted volcanic rock.

On his body, there was also a fist-sized missing chunk on the right side of his waist, clearly indicating internal organ damage.

Thanks to the advanced technology of the Human Federation, such injuries in the Earth Realm would definitely mean a trip to the morgue.

Feng Jun frowned, "How many days has he been injured?"

"Five days," Shuanzi answered gravely, "It’s getting worse by the day, not sure how much longer he can last."

Feng Jun sensed for a moment, first shutting off the electricity, then silently matching him with medication.

The two of them nearly jumped in panic when they saw him turn off the electricity, but they didn’t dare to act rashly—this man’s backing was something they couldn’t provoke, as Ninth Brother repeatedly emphasized the need to show respect.

They had heard about the events in Zuo Jing over the past couple of days, where the quantity of energy stones had stirred the entire city into an uproar.

Feng Jun was silent for about ten seconds, then raised his head and asked, "How did he get so badly injured?"

"The insects attacked at night," Shuanzi answered sullenly, "Ninth Brother was wearing a mecha, so he covered everyone’s retreat."

Even in a mecha, to be wounded like this, Feng Jun’s mouth twitched slightly...

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