Chapter 1101
"Good question." Xiao Ran made no attempt to hide his appreciation. After glancing at Ingram, he said, "In my view, it would naturally be more appropriate for me to rule this planet, but I have no such intention for now. It is enough to secure a place where my people can live and thrive, a territory entirely under our own control."
"Based on that objective, Bian is a more suitable partner to deal with than the Federation. Given the Federation's current arrogance, achieving that objective would ultimately lead to conflict between us anyway. Since that is the case, of course I will choose an ally more suitable and more likely to help me achieve my goal."
"As for whether I am an alien or a human, there is really nothing to question. I do not deny that there are many different races under my command, but they have only one identity: my citizens. Other than their race, they are no different from us. Even Earth will reach that point sooner or later."
"However, the Federation is still the same Federation. It has not changed at all, and Bian has still been far too gentle with them—with all of you." Xiao Ran shook his head. "All right, enough idle talk. I enjoyed speaking with you, and I look forward to our next conversation."
With that, Xiao Ran turned around and ordered, "Jeffrey, arrange for personnel to empty this warship's hangar completely. Transfer all units and all salvaged wreckage to the New Jior. Thoroughly search the ship and confiscate every weapon. Have the engineering teams dismantle the ship's entire weapons system. The Energy System only needs to maintain the minimum required for living conditions. Remove anything that could pose a threat. Once the work is finished, there will be no