The unmarked freighter did not head for one of America's bustling cities. After making a brief resupply stop at port, it turned around and set off along another route.
Half a day later, following the coastline, it arrived at Masalante.
At the desolate port late at night, people had already been standing in the frigid sea wind for a long time.
When they saw Huai Shi descend the ladder, they raised their hands in salute.
The Unified Bureau's reception team was already in place.
"Welcome, Mr. Huai Shi."
"Thank you."
Huai Shi nodded and shook hands with the greeter. "You've all worked hard."
Behind them, under the glare of the spotlights, the bloodstained container was hoisted up once more. Staff entirely encased in Protective Suits entered under the soldiers' protection, soon emerged, and waved down below.
Before long, the report came through.
The contained object had been confirmed.
Its condition was intact.
Losses were negligible.
The receivers immediately beamed with delight.
After all, such precious material was rare. Until it was completely scrapped, they would naturally use it for as long as possible.
"May I ask whether you encountered any danger along the way?" After hesitating, the receiver lowered his voice. "Did the contained object pose any hidden risks?"
"No."
Huai Shi handed over the mission briefing, glanced at the half-dead monster, and nodded with satisfaction. "We got along quite well."
Immediately, the enormous monster inside the container curled itself into a ball.
It could not stop trembling.
The sight made the researchers marvel.
These things had originally been enormous Aberrations fished out of the deep sea by East Xia from the front lines of the War of All Realms. Naturally, they came in every bizarre shape imaginable, and having no brains was even less worth mentioning.
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