Balance (Final)

Professor Zhao Zhihong was explaining the relevant knowledge about companion stars to Li Banfeng. During this time, he blew up more than a dozen balloons, each with a different shape.

His obsession with balloons was somewhat incomprehensible to Li Banfeng, but he was indeed a person with real talent and learning.

However, the professor became somewhat evasive when discussing certain concepts. Li Banfeng asked, "What kind of communication has occurred between the companion planet and Earth?"

Zhao Zhihong's eyes flickered, and he shook his head slightly, saying, "This is beyond the scope of my research..."

Judging from his expression, Zhao Zhihong had studied this type of problem, but he didn't want to tell Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng went even further and asked more directly, "Do you know about Pro State?"

Zhao Zhihong was taken aback and asked, "Who are you?"

Li Banfeng said, "I am a student in the College of Science."

Do you have a student ID?

Li Banfeng took out his student ID. He had never handed it in; he had just had his Wife do some work to change his name to Li Qi.

But my Wife forgot to change her student ID number.

Zhao Zhihong took a closer look. "Your age is wrong; you graduated a long time ago!"

Li Banfeng gestured for Zhao Zhihong to calm down, and then showed Zhao Zhihong his Dark Star Bureau work ID again.

Zhao Zhihong became even more agitated. "Let me tell you, I, I, I did all legitimate research, I, I, I'm different from Yu Yaoming and the others..."

Li Banfeng pressed down on his palm, signaling Zhao Zhihong to calm down. "We've been talking for so long, you should be able to tell that I'm a good person. I'm not here to harm you; I'm here to learn from you."

Zhao Zhihong didn't believe Li Banfeng: "I can't even see what you look like, your hat brim is pulled down so low."

"But I was wearing a suit, I was dressed very formally, and a person who dresses very formally must be an upright person!"

Li Banfeng spent five minutes explaining to Zhao Zhihong the relationship between formal attire, formality, and integrity.

Professor Zhao Zhihong blew up a balloon and calmed down a bit.

He thought Li Banfeng's words made a lot of sense; Li Banfeng was indeed an upright person.

"I know some rumors about Pro State, but..." Professor Zhao looked around, hesitant to speak.

Although there is no one else in this office for the time being, this is not his private office. He doesn't have a private office at all, and other people may come and go here at any time.

Professor Zhao Zhihong had always suspected that there were surveillance and eavesdropping devices in his office, and this was confirmed by the projector.

"Seventh Director, they have become my friends."

The projector controlled the monitoring and listening equipment, creating an audiovisual illusion so that people entering the office could neither see the professor and Li Banfeng nor hear their voices.

Of course, this was a last resort, and Li Banfeng still hoped that no one would enter the office.

Dream Virtue transformed into a calendar poster and hung it on the door, making anyone who wanted to enter the office feel morally reprehensible.

The Music Box stood guard at the door. If anyone dared to force their way in despite the condemnation, she would make them feel exhausted, thus abandoning their idea of entering the office and prompting them to find a place to sleep as soon as possible.

If someone wants to sleep in the office, Dream Virtue will use dreams to make them sleepwalk and sleep elsewhere after they fall asleep.

With everything prepared, Professor Zhao finally spoke.

Holding the balloon, he first stated his position. "We scientific researchers do not love money."

"Wait a moment!" Li Banfeng left the office, returned to Portable Abode, took 100,000 yuan in cash, put it in his backpack, and gave it to Professor Zhao.

Is it worth spending so much money?

This subsequent conversation made Li Banfeng realize the value of the 100,000 yuan.

The professor had never been to Pro State, but in some ways he knew more about it than Li Banfeng Pro State.

"Actually, the companion star's subordinate planets interacted with Earth many years ago. Because of the great distance in time, much of the evidence is relatively scattered, and I cannot determine the exact time."

The companion planet communicates with Earth via wormholes, and some wormholes contain environments that meet the conditions for life.

Li Banfeng listened very attentively. "Could you explain this part in a more detail?"

Zhao Zhihong blew up a long, thin balloon. "The life forms on the companion planet possess an advanced civilization. They can control wormholes to extend in a certain direction, just like this long balloon, getting bigger and longer as it's blown up, stretching from their planet all the way to Earth."

I don't know exactly what technology they used to control the wormhole; in comparison, Yu Yaoming's research in this area is much more in-depth.

Li Banfeng had doubts about this. "If the companion planet you mentioned is Inner State, as far as I know, their civilization has remained in the steam age. How could a steam age civilization control a wormhole?"

Professor Zhao, holding the balloon, said to Li Banfeng with a serious expression, "Your understanding of civilization is flawed; you've mistaken steam civilization for a backward one."

Li Banfeng was taken aback. "What's the problem? Compared to electrical civilization, steam civilization is a backward civilization."

Zhao Zhihong shook his head and said, "This is a typical cognitive fallacy. The type of civilization and the advancement of a civilization are two different concepts. Earth chose electrical civilization because electrical civilization is more suitable for Earth's environment."

In their companion star system, their environment might be more suitable for the development of steam civilization, so they utilized steam technology to its fullest potential.

Inner State has indeed made the most of steam technology, a point that Li Banfeng wholeheartedly agrees with. As for whether steam technology or electrical technology is more advanced, Li Banfeng finds it difficult to change his mind in a short time, but this does not affect the exchange between the two sides.

Zhao Zhihong continued, "When the companion star civilization opened the portal to Earth, Earth's civilization was probably still in its early stages. If the life on the companion star could successfully exit the wormhole, it would deal a devastating blow to Earth's civilization, because at that time, the two civilizations were not even on the same dimension."

However, perhaps due to technological limitations at the time, or because the properties of the wormhole had changed, the exit, originally designed for unidirectional ejection, became unidirectional accretion.

Do you understand the concepts of accretion and ejection?

Li Banfeng shook his head; he didn't quite understand.

Zhao Zhihong picked up the balloon again. "Take this long balloon as an example. If there's a hole in it, the gas inside should theoretically come out. But for some reason, the balloon's properties have changed, causing it not to release air, but instead to keep inhaling air."

This passage connecting Earth and its companion planet continuously draws matter from Earth. This isn't just something I made up; it's the result of collaborative research by many scientists, including many historians.

Many ancient texts contain records of great whirlpools, our historical records contain records of turbulent waters, and folk tales contain records of the Dragon Gate.

Homer's epics in the West contain accounts of the monster Charybdis, and the Kingdom of Norwegian records the Great Whirlpool of Mosken.

The vortexes described in these documents share many similarities, essentially depicting the exits of wormholes at the time. They are called exits because the companion aliens originally considered them exits, but in reality, these exits became entrances that only allowed entry and never exit.

Li Banfeng sensed something was amiss. "Professor Zhao, how do you know what the people of the companion planet are thinking? Did you deduce that?"

Zhao Zhihong shook his head and said, "This is not a deduction. The companion aliens once had in-depth contact with Earthlings, which we call the honeymoon period."

The companion aliens once lived peacefully on Earth for a period of time, leaving behind a considerable amount of documentation; however, most of this documentation has been lost, and a small portion is under strict control.

When is the honeymoon period?

Professor Zhao said, "Tracing the specific timeline is also very complicated. It should be before the First Steam Revolution. During this period, after a long period of accretion, the wormhole had accumulated a lot of life from Earth."

These life forms merged with the original life forms within the wormhole, forming a unique civilization—the wormhole civilization.

Li Banfeng understood. "You can just say it's the civilization of Pro State."

Professor Zhao shook his head again. "That's not accurate."

Li Banfeng, who has received higher education, also has basic biological knowledge. "Are there indigenous life forms in wormholes? Could life evolve in wormholes in just a few thousand years? That's too short a timeframe!"

Professor Zhao shook his head and said, "Your thinking is still stuck on Earth. The speed of life evolution on Earth depends on Earth's environment, but the environment inside a wormhole is much more extreme, and the speed of life evolution is much faster."

I once came into contact with some people from Pro State through special channels. Under the influence of the wormhole environment, their temperaments became extremely extreme, and their physical tissues underwent varying degrees of mutation.

Li Banfeng has the right to speak on this matter.

He knew Pro State well and never thought Pro State were anything extreme.

"What do you mean by 'extreme'?"

"You're from the Dark Star Bureau, so you must know something about them."

Li Banfeng smiled and said, "I really don't know."

Zhao Zhihong explained, "If they love food, they'll eat like crazy; if they love traveling, they'll run around like crazy; if they want to drink, they'll consume far more alcohol than their bodies can handle."

This kind of crazy behavior can grant them abilities that defy the rules of macroscopic physics; this is the paranoia they develop under the influence of special environments.

Ban Feng's cheek twitched, and he retorted, "Is it considered obsession for someone who loves balloons and can't let go of them?"

Holding the balloon, Zhao Zhihong said earnestly, "Balloons are different. Balloons can bring people joy. People who like balloons are people who love life. How can loving life be considered obsessive?"

Li Banfeng looked at the documents provided by Zhao Zhihong. His theory was indeed supported by a lot of empirical evidence. Traces of wormhole exits have been found all over the world.

Wait, all over the world!

Li Banfeng looked at Zhao Zhihong: "How many wormholes are there from the companion planet to Earth?"

There's only one wormhole, but there are many exits.

"What kind of logic is that?"

Zhao Zhihong picked up an octopus balloon.

Seeing him blow up balloons, Li Banfeng was speechless.

The octopus balloon was blown up, and Zhao Zhihong pinched the octopus head and said, "This is a wormhole."

He squeezed the octopus leg again. "This is the exit."

Li Banfeng understood what he meant. "There is more than one exit."

"There isn't just one civilization," Professor Zhao said, pinching each octopus leg one by one. "Each exit has different characteristics, and over time, different changes have occurred."

Some exits are still only for entry, not exit. The situation here is impossible to investigate. According to the records left by the companion stars, the people here have been completely enslaved by the companion stars and have become inferior life forms below them.

Some exits allow small amounts of matter to leave the wormhole. With both inflows and outflows, Earthlings will actively travel to the wormhole. Through years of infiltration, Earthlings have reached a certain balance with the companion planet's inhabitants, and they jointly manage the local wormhole inhabitants.

Li Banfeng said, "That is, joint enslavement."

Professor Zhao thought for a moment and said, "That's one way to put it. The Land of Slumber in the Lafusha Country is a typical example."

At this point, Professor Zhao squeezed one of the octopus legs hard. "There is an exit, extremely special, this exit has undergone a profound change."

It no longer actively accretes, and under certain conditions, it allows large amounts of matter to leave the wormhole. In other words, it's a true exit that can both enter and exit; this exit is the Three Heads Junction, and this octopus leg is Pro State.

Logically, this octopus leg should have been an excellent route for the alien companions to reach Earth, but this route was blocked because the wormhole inhabitants within it refused to be enslaved by the Inner State. They rebelled time and again, creating their own unique civilization— the Pro State civilization you mentioned.

Li Banfeng was stunned for a long time before slowly organizing his thoughts.

Professor Zhao said, "I can give you a copy of the materials. That's all I can say."

"Don't rush, there's still the honeymoon period to go through."

Professor Zhao waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Don't ask me about the honeymoon period. You shouldn't be asking me these things in the first place! You're from the Dark Star Bureau; you know more than I do."

Are you trying to trick me into revealing information? I'm not like Yu Yaoming and his gang. I've never killed anyone, and I've never broken the law...

The effects of the Fool Cultivation Skill have gone a bit too far.

Li Banfeng advised, "I'm just doing academic research with you. What we just discussed was all academic content. No one else knows about what's going on between us. Give me a copy of the materials, and let's end our discussion here."

Li Banfeng was sitting in the Dark Star Bureau's office, reviewing case files.

Some of Zhao Zhihong's media accounts have indeed been dealt with.

His academic achievements seem a bit absurd, but there are plenty of marketing accounts that are even more absurd than his, so why is his account always under special scrutiny?

It turns out that the Dark Star Bureau had noticed Zhao Zhihong a long time ago, and there are quite a few records about him here.

Chen Changrui knocked and entered the office. "Director Li, I'm so glad I found you! The higher-ups have been calling like crazy. They want to stop the Devil Master from starting a war by communicating and negotiating with Inner State..."

Li Banfeng interrupted Chen Changrui: "Speak slowly, I don't understand. Why would communicating with Inner State stop the war started by the Devil Master? Aren't Inner State and the Devil Master the same thing?"

Chen Changrui pursed his lips and said, "In principle, they are not the same thing at all."

Li Banfeng invited Chen Changrui to sit down and patiently asked, "Then tell me the difference."

"They belong to different factions and organizations, which means they have different..."

Chen Changrui was evasive and struggled to explain.

Li Banfeng helped him out. "Just tell me directly, are they on the same planet?"

Having made his point so clear, Chen Changrui didn't know how to cover it up anymore, so he simply remained silent.

Li Banfeng frowned and said, "Sometimes I really don't understand why they keep these things from me, just because I'm from Pro State?"

Chen Changrui looked around, and Li Banfeng said, "Don't worry, I've turned off all the surveillance equipment."

Chen Changrui used his inspection skills to confirm that no inspection equipment was running.

He lowered his voice and said, "Actually, I know that you are not from Pro State at all. You are Li Banfeng who graduated from Yue Province University."

Li Banfeng did not deny it. "So what? Since I'm from Outer State and I'm the head of the Dark Star Bureau, why are you hiding things from me?"

"This is because there are some things I don't know, and neither does Director Shen. No one knows the complete situation. This is a rule that the Dark Star Bureau has adhered to for many years."

"I think this rule should be changed," Li Banfeng said, handing Old Chen a cigarette. "Tell me what you know first, otherwise I can't help mediate."

Chen Changrui took a deep drag. "I've been doing this ever since I graduated from university. Back then, university graduates were quite rare."

I've worked at the Extraterrestrial Research Institute, the Guanfang Hall, and the Dark Star Bureau for many years. I do know more than most people.

Since you asked about planets, you must already know some things. The dark star is actually a companion star of the Sun; you should already know that.

Li Banfeng nodded.

Chen Changrui continued, "Below the Dark Star, there are a total of eleven planets: five terrestrial planets, similar to Earth and mainly composed of rock, and six Jovian planets, similar to Jupiter and mainly composed of gas."

These eleven planets are all inhabited by life. The Inner State we are referring to is the Great Shang Kingdom, which lives on the Third Planet.

"The Great Shang Kingdom?" Li Banfeng was shocked. "What's the connection between this and the Great Shang Dynasty in our history..."

"There are countless connections between them, which I can't explain clearly, but on the Third Planet, there isn't just the Great Shang Kingdom. There's also the Demon Lord Kingdom, which is comparable in strength to the Great Shang Dynasty, the White Falcon Alliance, and dozens of other forces, large and small."

The Great Shang Dynasty was once the most powerful force on the Third Planet, but its power has declined due to internal strife and continuous fighting with Pro State, allowing other forces to gradually gain the upper hand.

If we can reach an agreement with the Inner State, that is, with the Great Shang Dynasty, on our goals, we can prevent this war from happening through a balance of interests.

Li Banfeng understood. "The reason for speaking in such a roundabout way is to get the Great Shang Dynasty to take action, restrain the Devil Master, and prevent the Devil Master from attacking Outer State."

Chen Changrui nodded and said, "This is also beneficial to Pro State. If the Devil Master breaks through Three Heads Junction, it will also cause devastating damage to Pro State. This is a win-win situation for all three parties, so..."

Li Banfeng put down the file in his hand and stared at Chen Changrui for a long time. "I asked you sincerely, and you answered sincerely, since it's something that benefits all three parties, why don't you negotiate directly with Inner State?"

"That's because the Inner State has never been with us..."

"Don't talk to me about tradition, just tell me the reason." Li Banfeng's tone was very easygoing, but Chen Changrui could sense that if he didn't tell the truth or continued to deal with Li Banfeng, the consequences could be quite serious.

"This is related to a piece of history."

"Are you referring to the honeymoon period between Earth and our companion planet?"

Chen Changrui recalled the history he knew, some parts were very fragmented, and he needed some time to piece them together. "To be precise, it wasn't the honeymoon period between the companion planet and Earth, it was the honeymoon period between the Great Shang Empire and Earth."

The Great Shang Empire established a passage to Earth, but for some reason, the passage failed to function as intended.

Based on this, the Great Shang Empire changed its strategy, deciding to cooperate with Earthlings to achieve a certain degree of balance by enhancing their overall strength.

Li Banfeng pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly. "To put it more bluntly..."

Chen Changrui was conflicted. To be more direct would hurt feelings. "Take Pro State as an example. A series of plans of the Great Shang Empire at that time were resisted and sabotaged by Pro State. The Great Shang Empire hoped to establish a deeper connection with Earth to jointly restrict Pro State."

However, Earth had not yet experienced its first steam revolution at that time, and with its current strength, it simply couldn't afford to fight against Pro State. Therefore, the Great Shang Empire sent envoys to Earth through various channels to help it develop steam civilization.

Earth's civilization has indeed developed remarkably, and once it reaches a certain level, it will certainly be capable of interfering in the affairs of places like Pro State, the Land of Slumber, and Inner Amican.

However, Earthlings gradually discovered that many of the Great Shang Empire's practices contradicted their own interests. But every time Earthlings tried to fight for their own interests, they were held back by technological limitations.

When I worked at the Extraterrestrial Research Institute, data management wasn't as strict. I read some historical materials, and according to them, even the slightest conflict could lead to the shutdown of industry in a region or even a country.

Besides having their industrial lifeline controlled, the Great Shang Empire also used similar methods to infiltrate their life forms into Outer State; many factory workshops were actually inhabited by life forms from within the Inner State.

Li Banfeng nodded. "Take, for example, the centipede-shaped workshop of Ruirong Textile Factory."

Chen Changrui nodded and said, "Ruirong Textile Factory is a typical example. We acquired advanced technology from Inner State, but this advanced technology itself is a reproductive life."

He not only reproduced in the textile factory, but also opened exits to wormholes within it; such examples were countless at the time.

In response to this situation, Earthlings adopted a strategy to temporarily balance the relationship between the two sides.

"How do you achieve this balance?" Li Banfeng was very curious about the methods involved.

"Earth and the Devil Master have engaged in a series of collaborations, the specifics of which are unknown. However, this collaboration has severely weakened the Great Shang Empire, causing it to lose control over many exits to Earth, such as the Land of Slumber."

The Great Shang Empire considered this a shameless and unforgivable act of betrayal, and from then on, they refused to engage in any form of communication with Earthlings.

They cut off technological aid to Earth, while Earth received some aid from the Devil Master. In subsequent cooperation, the Devil Master also encountered the same problem as the Great Shang Empire: whenever a conflict of interest arose, the Devil Master would use technology to threaten Earth's security.

Fortunately, the Second Industrial Revolution arrived soon, and Earthlings began to shift towards an electrical civilization, gradually freeing themselves from the technological constraints imposed by the Third Planet. A new balance was reached among the interests of all parties.

"Is this what they call balance?" Li Banfeng chuckled. "It's nothing more than stabbing someone in the back. The method may be effective, but it sounds really despicable."

These words angered Chen Changrui: "When I was your age, I also felt that doing this was dishonorable, but the difference between Earth's civilization and the civilization of our companion star is too great. Even today, the disparity in strength between us remains enormous."

I just got some information from Gao Yina: the Magnetic Storm Weapon that appeared this time is extremely powerful. This isn't like those electromagnetic interference examples you read about in military magazines.

This weapon system was so powerful that it could disable all electrical components. According to the soldiers on the warship, the lights wouldn't turn on, and even a Vessel City couldn't make a sound.

The enemy's naval base was entirely steam-powered, and all steam-powered equipment was functioning properly. One can only imagine how difficult this battle was.

This is the technology the Devil Master gave them. Just because they don't want to develop towards an electrical civilization doesn't mean they can't. Facing such an opponent, isn't it unrealistic to expect a direct confrontation?

Li Banfeng said with a serious expression, "Has anyone clashed with them?"

"Who?" Chen Changrui was taken aback. "You mean the people from Pro State? They..."

"Aren't they Earthlings?"

Chen Changrui sighed softly, "Their situation is even more unique..."

Li Banfeng shook his head. "Is this constant balancing act, this robbing Peter to pay Paul, really the right thing to do?"

Chen Changrui pondered for a moment and said, "I think that's right, because we need time, we need more time, to improve our technical capabilities!"

"I think you have a point," Li Banfeng said, picking up the file. "This professor has achieved many research results in the field of companion stars, so why should we restrict him?"

Chen Changrui recognized Zhao Zhihong: "Some of his research touched on classified matters."

"Then let him study classified matters!"

"Some things aren't that simple..."

"Isn't letting professionals do what they're good at the key to improving technical skills?"

Chen Changrui didn't say anything more.

Li Banfeng stood up, put on a suit, and donned a top hat.

"Director Li, regarding the communication with Inner State..."

Li Banfeng nodded in agreement. "Book me a train ticket, I'll leave tomorrow."

"I'll arrange a special train for you!"

"No need, no need for a special train," Li Banfeng waved his hand. "One ticket is fine, a single carriage is fine."

Chen Changrui said, "I'll go and talk to the Guanfang Hall and ask them to cooperate."

Li Banfeng shook his head. "We don't need their cooperation. We'll talk about it when things progress."

Chen Changrui sensed something was wrong and asked, "Is there anything else I can do?"

Li Banfeng turned around, lifted the brim of his hat, and looked at Chen Changrui: "I know that in this world, sincerity has always been a luxury."

But I hope that you can retain some sincerity towards your comrades in the Dark Star Bureau in the future.

You're a tough guy; sometimes you have to take a roundabout approach to things, it's something you're forced to do.

Good things are good things, and bad things are bad things. There's no need to be dramatic. It's okay to take a temporary detour, but don't let yourself get caught up in it for the rest of your life.

Li Banfeng turned to leave.

Chen Changrui caught up with him and asked, "Director Li, are you coming back?"

"Yes," Li Banfeng nodded slightly. "Keep the office and the accommodation for me. Tell the new director to adopt the right attitude and report to me regularly. Don't wait for me to come back to him."

After leaving the Dark Star Bureau, Li Banfeng went to the hospital.

The family members of the Chuunibyou were inquiring about his condition, and Song Qianhun was giving them a serious answer.

"Qin Minghui's situation cannot be summarized in just a few words. I am not someone who craves empty fame, and I cannot make any further promises at this time..."

When Song Qianhun saw Li Banfeng, he felt a little embarrassed. He spoke very convincingly, but in fact he didn't know anything about medicine.

Li Banfeng approached the bedside of the Chuunibyou and said sweetly, "Director Li, he can move all ten of his fingers now."

"Really?" Li Banfeng whispered in Chuunibyou's ear, "Once you're healed, I'll take you to Pro State!"

Li Banfeng clenched his right fist, a gesture Chuunibyou's, and laughed.

He handed a bank card to the candied fruit vendor, saying, "Thank you for your hard work. Buy him something nice to eat, and treat yourself too."

"It's not bitter, not bitter at all." Mi Jian gripped the Chuunibyou's hand and rubbed it vigorously for a long time.

That evening, Li Banfeng went to the Culture Palace to watch a movie and took a stroll through the Black Market, buying some souvenirs.

Yin Siniang would hide whenever she saw Li Banfeng. Since meeting him, Yin Siniang had been in danger several times, and her little sister Jin Shunying had also disappeared without a trace.

Li Banfeng instructed Tang Changfa to take good care of Yin Siniang, as she was a decent person with a wide network of connections.

There was a group of Ghost Servant at his lodgings who had done a lot for Li Banfeng. Li Banfeng handed them over to Tang Changfa so that he would have a few more helpers. "Don't worry about the profits and losses in business. If you need money, just tell me. If you feel that things are not going well, hurry back to Pro State to find me. Even if there is a huge business opportunity, it is not worth the risk. Do you understand?"

Tang Changfa nodded. "Don't worry, shopkeeper."

With red eyes, Yan Cuier said, "Shopkeeper, are you going back already? You've only been here a short time!"

Yan Hong'er glared at Yan Cuier: "Why are you crying? It's not like the shopkeeper isn't coming back."

Just as Li Banfeng was about to leave the Black Market, the Black Market boss Lin Fojiao, was waiting in the private room next door.

He brewed a pot of tea and asked Li Banfeng, "Seventh Master, would you like a cup of tea?"

Li Banfeng sat opposite them, and the two clinked glasses.

Lin Fojiao said, "If we drink this cup of tea, we're friends."

Li Banfeng nodded. "They're friends."

"Okay." Lin Fojiao and closed his eyes.

He fell asleep.

What a sincere person! If he says he wants a cup of tea, he means a cup of tea, nothing more.

The next morning, Li Banfeng went to the Train Station. Chen Changrui went to the station to see him off but couldn't find Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng used his talent for House Cultivator to avoid it; seeing someone off was something he hated most.

The train arrived at Three Heads Junction, where he had taken tens of thousands of people with him, yet many people were still begging as the train passed through the station.

This time, Li Banfeng was prepared. He took out a lot of food from his Portable Abode and kept throwing it out the window.

The train conductor was very angry, but Li Banfeng had only disobeyed the advice not to open the window and had not violated any other regulations, so the conductor could do nothing about it and could only watch coldly from the doorway.

The situation at Three Heads Junction is extremely complicated. Li Banfeng has only been to Elbow Mountain once, so he knows very little about the area. There is still a long way to go before he can rescue all of them.

We need to find an opportunity to stay in Three Heads Junction for a while and thoroughly understand the situation Three Heads Junction.

The train left Three Heads Junction Station, and not long after, someone knocked on the door. "Sir, your luggage."

"What luggage?" Li Banfeng was stunned for a moment. He hadn't asked anyone to move his luggage.

The voice sounds familiar.

Upon opening the carriage door, a man wearing a white shirt, a plaid vest, and Forward Hats, dragging a large suitcase, entered the carriage.

I recognize this person, but what's he up to?

Li Banfeng lowered his voice and said, "Light Bulb, what are you doing?"

Light Bulb took off his Forward Hats, straightened his hair, and smiled, "It's me, Seventh Master."

"I've already called you 'Light Bulb,' don't you know it's you?" Li Banfeng said angrily. "I'm asking you what you're here for!"

"We'll follow you from now on, and go to Pro State with you!"

"You guys?" Li Banfeng looked at the suitcase.

The Light Bulb opened the suitcase, and Tangyuan popped out, tidying her hair as she said, "Seventh Master, it's me!"

"You also..."

"I'll follow you too, Seventh Master!" Tangyuan's eyes reddened with excitement.

Before Li Banfeng could speak, the train conductor heard the commotion and came in. "Do you have tickets?"

Li Banfeng looked at the Light Bulb and the Tangyuan: "Do you two have train tickets?"

The Light Bulb shook its head and said, "We went with you and have no intention of coming back."

Tangyuan puffed out her chest and said, "We don't have tickets!"

Li Banfeng explained to the train conductor, "We're from the Dark Star Bureau. We're in Pro State on official business. The two of them came in a hurry, so they didn't buy tickets..."

Clang!

The Tangyuan and the Light Bulb were pushed off the train by several train attendants.

The Light Bulb glided along without any problems.

Tangyuan tore her clothes and scraped her skin.

Thump!

Li Banfeng fought with several train attendants but lost. He jumped off the train, holding the pole he had snatched from the attendants.

The Light Bulb asked, "Seventh Master, what are you going to do with this?"

Li Banfeng laughed at the two of them and said, "You two run together, the one who's slower will be beaten to death on the spot."

"Seventh Master, listen to me..." Tangyuan said sincerely.

"Seventh Master, watch me run!" The Light Bulb took off running.

Volume Two, The Dark Star Mystery, The End!

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