Star Hunter.

Chapter 204 Look! It's that kid who owes money, the one called Ghost Butterfly something!

Chapter 204 Look! It's that kid who owes money, the one called Ghost Butterfly something!

Thanks to Xilin's actions, the project made significant progress.

This enormous hemispherical machine was like a flower bud taking a small step in opening; however, even this small step was enough for everyone to see the general direction.

To become an academician of the Star Alliance Research Institute, one's insight must be exceptionally sharp. After the large machine started moving, the senior academicians quickly formulated the next steps based on the information they had previously gathered.

The senior academicians didn't have time to stop Xilin's actions. Even though this step was of great significance, the project was so important that they had to be extremely cautious, and they wouldn't allow Xilin to mess around with it again.

Under the guidance of several authoritative figures, each of the direct disciples was eager to show off their skills and bring honor to their master, and they tried their best to demonstrate their best abilities.

The senior academicians who were supervising and guiding their apprentices nodded repeatedly in approval, all feeling that their apprentices were the best.

Each engineer personally overseeing the work has their assigned tasks, and the area they're responsible for is meticulously recorded and monitored by dedicated cameras nearby. Each area undergoes a second inspection, and any problems are directly addressed to the person responsible for that area. Although the apprentices are the ones directly handling the work, the primary responsibility ultimately rests with the master engineers, as they personally inspected the work upon completion. The military won't admit fault simply because their equipment didn't detect any problems; accountability will still be determined by authoritative figures. This is something Mo Heng strongly disapproves of.

Several senior academicians were talking when Xilin slowly walked over.

Mo Heng glanced at it, his grin widening as he tried to appear serious. "Finished?"

Xilin gave a "simple and honest" smile. "It's finished. Master, would you like to go and inspect it?"

"Ahem, of course it needs to be inspected. Finishing so quickly means they might have cut corners. If there are any problems, I won't let you off the hook!"

Mo Heng's words sounded stern, but who among them couldn't hear the smugness in his tone?

As the first person to complete the project, and being Mo Heng's beloved apprentice, the senior academicians, having already exhausted themselves with their research, decided to go and see what Mo Heng's apprentice was capable of.

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Mo Heng didn't stop him; on the contrary, he was quite happy. He put his hands behind his back and walked briskly towards that direction without Xi Lin's help.

The senior academicians behind him all curled their lips in unison: Look at that smug look!

Upon arriving at the area under Xilin's jurisdiction, the senior academicians could tell at a glance that it was the work of an extremely professional and perfect piece of work.

Even several senior academicians dared not guarantee that they could do a better job in terms of the interfaces of the parts, the wiring, and the installation and layout of the various small instruments.

In fact, Xilin had already completed the project and studied the entire large machine. However, since he had only done preliminary work, the scope of his research was limited. After looking at it for a while and getting bored, he got up to report to Mo Heng. I wonder what the other senior academicians would think if they knew the truth.

They also tested it with military equipment, and it was indeed of excellent quality.

Now Mo Heng's tail, which had been held high, was practically pointing skyward.

Seeing that the senior academicians remained silent and could not find any fault to criticize, Mo Heng grinned and waved his hand, pretending to be disgusted as he said to Xi Lin, "Alright, alright, don't think that everything is fine just because the project is completed. Go back and give this old man a leg massage, and while you're at it, test your recent studies."

Recent homework? What homework have I had lately?!

Xilin rolled her eyes inwardly, but she was well aware of Mo Heng's desire to show off. After Mo Heng lay down on the recliner, she obediently massaged his legs.

The first signs of aging are in the legs and feet. Among elderly people of the same age and genetic makeup, some walk briskly while others walk with difficulty – this is the difference. Furthermore, the legs and knees bear the weight of the entire body, and over time, they wear down, severely affecting joint mobility. This wear and tear worsens with age.

Even someone like Mo Heng, who was once a prominent figure in his youth, has to accept the passage of time. His occupational hazard is quite evident; while his hands are relatively fine when he's engrossed in his work, his legs suffer more, often experiencing cramps and spasms, and gradually atrophying.

Back in the Seven Luminaries era, Xilin would occasionally massage Mo Heng's legs. Even now, Mo Heng still feels that the effects of health care machines cannot compare to the effects of Xilin's massage.

"Sigh, after each massage, my legs feel so much better. My blood circulation is improved, and the soreness and weakness in my legs and feet are greatly reduced," Mo Heng exclaimed.

The senior academicians who had just taken their seats acted as if they hadn't heard anything.

Go ahead and show off! I'll pretend I didn't hear a thing!

Xilin massaged Mo Heng's legs for a long time before people gradually finished their work. Because of the importance of this project, many people were willing to slow down to make every step as perfect as possible. Even the old academicians who came back to inspect had to admit that, even so, the quality of their work was still somewhat inferior to Xilin's.

Actually, these guys performed very well, exceeding expectations. But with Xilin coming back as a comparison, they weren't as conspicuous.

Although the gap exists, the overall quality of this step back is still excellent.

"Are you ready?"

"Alright!" someone gestured from the other side.

"Alright, start the countdown! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Connect!"

With the order from the senior academician who was in charge, this step of the project was launched, the energy was connected, and the projects in various areas began to function.

The massive hemisphere, with its top slightly open, began to change.

This large "flower bud" has blossomed into a large arc, and its appearance has also changed, revealing some control surfaces that everyone is familiar with.

The beginning is always the hardest. Once the most difficult part is completed, the rest of the project will be easier, and we won't need all of these people involved. The things to pay attention to in the early stages and the working principles of this large machine have been explained, so the people inside the military will be able to handle it perfectly well.

Originally, some people in the military wanted Mo Heng to participate in the later stages of the project, but Mo Heng refused. He didn't want to get involved in this internal military affair, as it would only cause trouble and affect Mo Qing. Mo Heng's insight into issues was indeed quite profound, and he was quite decisive; he cut ties immediately when necessary.

After working hard for most of the day, Mo Heng was also tired. Although he wanted to talk to Xi Lin for a while, Xi Lin refused for the sake of Mo Heng's health and told him to rest well. Since being invited to this planet to do engineering, Mo Heng had not had a proper rest. He could work hard when he was young, but he couldn't work so hard when he got old.

After Xilin repeatedly assured him that he wouldn't disappear without a trace this time, Mo Heng finally showed mercy and let Xilin leave. Actually, the main reason was that Mo Heng was in a good mood today, extremely good. He was feeling triumphant and smug, and even his lips were pouting when he went to sleep.

Mo Heng sent one of the two major generals to escort Xilin back. Although this man still had a blank expression, at least his gaze towards Xilin was no longer as cold and distant as before. They admired Xilin's abilities. It's no wonder Mo Heng was so fond of him; someone who could leave those old academicians and authorities speechless was an absolute rarity.

Originally intended for delivery to a small, pioneering planet in the satellite belt, it was instead delivered to another location on this large planet due to unforeseen circumstances.

Just hours after Xilin was brought out, the military issued a message to organize a meeting, inviting all parties to a gathering at the designated location.

Of course, the meeting is still attended by key figures and leaders from all sides. They can bring a group of people, but there are restrictions on the number of people and weapons they can bring back.

The members of the various sub-fleets of the Vanguard remained on the small planet in the satellite zone. When they returned, Songbaluo and Bart brought Gray Cat and Xiying over, so Xilin could go directly there.

Now, some of the forces dispatched by various parties have arrived at the coordinates mentioned on the large planet. As for the remaining combat forces of each party, they naturally have their own deployments. No one is a fool; they all have several backup plans. They will not completely trust the military. Besides, among these invited forces, there are bound to be some people who often clash with each other. Being prepared is essential to having confidence in the event of a fight.

This assembly point was specially designated by the military for use only. However, it's best if this aircraft doesn't fly into the assembly point. After all, this aircraft belongs to the military, and if Xilin were to walk out of a military aircraft and return to the Vanguard in full view of everyone, who knows what kind of trouble some people might cause.

So when they were still some distance from the opportunity point, Xilin got off the aircraft, started gliding, and flew towards that point.

The leaders are currently preoccupied with something; the meeting hasn't even started, and no bigwigs have been seen, but the underlings who arrived with them are already chatting amongst themselves. Guys can be seen wandering around outside everywhere. Xilin's arrival hasn't attracted much attention; people his age who are constantly on the go are too common.

Here, most of the hunters are still from the Big Four, but most of the ones I'm encountering now are strangers.

Xilin flew along the icon he had obtained. As he passed a spot, he suddenly sensed something amiss behind him. He dodged the whip that was being lashed out, adjusted his flying glide, and skillfully hooked it to a stop.

The attacker didn't seem to intend to attack further; his attack just now wasn't meant to kill, it was more like a greeting.

So Xilin didn't make a move. After quickly stabilizing himself, he adjusted his flying glide and hovered in place, then turned to look at the person who attacked him from behind.

"Hey, the world is you!!" the man said, his tone filled with joy.

Xilin raised an eyebrow. "An acquaintance."

"Long time no see, Little Mustache."

The person who attacked Xilin was the "Little Mustache" who had been disguised as a man and whom Xilin had met in the S-sector prison. Xilin had a good impression of "Little Mustache"; at least when the passage door closed, she did not run away alone but tried to pull Xilin out with her whip, which showed that Little Mustache was not a bad person.

Now "Little Mustache" has changed his outfit, still dressed as a man, with two spiky mustaches, and is grinning at Xilin while riding a flying skate.

Looking down at the area below, Xilin asked, "Are you from 'Fire Phoenix'?"

This area is the settlement for the people of Sector S, and directly below is the area of ​​"Fire Phoenix".

In Sector S, "Fire Phoenix," like "Flying Serpent," is one of the major powers in Sector S. Last time, the route that Xilin and Long traveled was not in "Fire Phoenix" territory. When they returned, this little mustache appeared there from so far away, and not as a prisoner or guard. There are no people from "Fire Phoenix" in that prison.

Of course, Xilin wouldn't pry into the hidden entanglements between the various factions in Sector S. Asking wouldn't yield any real answers anyway.

"Yes, I'm from 'Fire Phoenix.' It's fate that we meet again, after all, we're comrades who've been through thick and thin together. Let me formally introduce myself, my name is Pianhuo, and I came here with the people from 'Fire Phoenix' to join in the fun." After a pause, Pianhuo asked, "What's your name? Also, which side are you on? Judging from your appearance, you don't seem like someone who would stay with any of the factions in the S Star Sector."

"My name is Xilin, a member of the Vanguard." Xilin had no intention of hiding this.

"Oh, one of the Big Four, the vanguard. Quite famous. I didn't realize you had such a big background. I heard that people from the Big Four who can come here are all important figures within the Big Four."

"I'm not an important person; I'm just here by chance."

Pianhuo didn't believe Xilin's words, but she didn't intend to dwell on the matter any further. Instead, she asked, "Hey, I'm bored right now. Any fun recommendations?"

"No, I'm on my way back to report, I don't have time."

"Tch, boring."

As they were talking, another person flew over from below, but not from the "Fire Phoenix" area, but from the "Flying Serpent" area.

"Huh, Little Flying Serpent?" Pianhuo asked in surprise. Based on her understanding of Little Flying Serpent Siegyou, this guy never really paid attention to outsiders.

"Xilin, long time no see!" Zige said with a smile.

Just now, when Qigeyou was bored and looking around with his binoculars, he saw Xilin and Pianhuo in the sky. His main purpose in flying over was Xilin. He didn't have a proper chat with Xilin last time in S Star Sector because he was too busy. He was also busy for a long time afterward and didn't have a chance to pay attention to Xilin and Long's movements. When he finally had some free time, he couldn't find the two of them anymore. Since he finally met someone he knew here, he naturally had to come over and say hello.

"Long time no see, Siegfried." Xilin smiled and exchanged fist bumps with Siegfried, who flew over.

"You two know each other?" Pianhuo glanced at the two, noticing the smile on Qigeyou's face. They seemed to have a good relationship, at least better than she and Xilin; they were acquaintances. When did Little Flying Serpent get in touch with the Vanguard?

"I ran into you by chance when I went to Sector S last time, and we got to know each other," Xilin said. He didn't mention that Zigeyou had been rescued from danger.

Xilin was grateful for Xilin's explanation, since no one wanted to make those things public, especially not someone from the same S-sector, Big Head Phoenix Fire.

Zige looked around and asked, "Why don't I see Long? Is he coming too?"

"He should be here, but not in this area. I'm on the front line, he's on the other side. Why don't you give me your communicator's contact code, and I'll contact him and let you know?"

The military has established a dedicated local communication network in this assembly area, with special frequency band communication coverage within the area.

"OK."

Not to mention that Xilin and Long saved Siegfried's life, being on good terms with Xilin and Long would be quite beneficial to Siegfried's own development, and Siegfried trusted his own judgment.

Pianhuo also joined in to exchange contact codes. She was quite bored here, having heard that she would be staying for several more days; the meeting wouldn't end in a day. Many of her old friends hadn't come. Pianhuo was a restless person, and it was a rare treat to see an acquaintance—someone she considered an acquaintance, I suppose—plus Little Flying Serpent, and well, plus that Long they were talking about, so it shouldn't be too boring.

After exchanging contact codes, Xilin continued flying towards the Vanguard. After Xilin flew away, Pianhuo followed Qigeyou with interest: "Hey, how did you two meet? How about I exchange some information with you?"

Zigeyou glanced at her sideways: "Didn't you tell him you're the disciple of the modern-day Phoenix?"

"No, not at all." Pianhu raised her thumb and stroked her mustache. Many people had ulterior motives about her status as the current disciple of Fire Phoenix. That's why Pianhu often disguised herself and ran away from home to wander around. Fire Phoenix let Pianhu do as she pleased, as it was a kind of growth. Keeping her by his side was not a good thing.

"Is it necessary?" Pianhuo looked at Qigeyou.

Zigeyu remained noncommittal and did not answer.

When Xilin arrived at the Vanguard area, he saw the cat perched on Songbale's big hat from afar.

At this moment, the gray cat perched on the hat of the Sombalore was impatiently lifting its paws. Bart was teasing it with his long beard. At first, the gray cat just twitched its ears and ignored Bart's teasing. But after Bart's persistent harassment, the gray cat finally started to use its paws.

Previously, Gray Cat was feeling down because the squadron members couldn't come to the rendezvous point. Then, Bart and Sumbarro offered to take Gray Cat and Xiying there. Gray Cat thought about it and came along. With Bart and Sumbarro's assurance, Gray Cat wasn't afraid of being attacked by the military or strange scientists. But when they returned, they found that everyone was a complete stranger!

Just as the gray cat was about to extend its claws to shave the old man's beard, it suddenly looked up at the sky as if it had a premonition. Upon seeing Xilin, the gray cat almost wanted to shout: "Savior!"

He jumped off the hat of the Sombalor and climbed up Xilin's leg before Xilin had even stabilized his landing. He then squatted on Xilin's shoulder and gave Bart a look that said, "What can you do about it now?"

Bart simply stroked his beard, smiled faintly, and remained silent.

Xilin jumped off the glider, put it away, flicked the gray cat's head, and then looked at Bart and Songbaluo to greet them.

"Little Xilin, is everything settled over there?" Bart asked.

"That's all taken care of. The rest will be handled by people within the military."

Baptiste nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Because of their constant movement, Bart and Sumbarro's power has now reached the edge of the Vanguard area; beyond that lies the Blue Butterfly area.

As Xilin and Bart were discussing the newly "lit" sector, the gray cat suddenly let out a loud cry, raised its paw, and pointed in a direction.

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