Energy Research Institute.
Office.
Yin Ling reclined on the sofa, lost in thought.
Lin Ran's condition had been steadily worsening these past few days. He no longer possessed the vitality he once had.
It was now certain that Lin Ran had been deliberately suppressed by the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
Even if she wanted to help Lin Ran recover, she was powerless to do so.
After all, the Tiger Soul Research Institute was a higher-ranking authority. Even though she had a voice in the Star City Highest Council, she could not contend with the Tiger Soul Research Institute's power.
More importantly, she would not do that.
Provoking the Tiger Soul Research Institute without authorization would put both her and her people at risk of exposure.
She felt deeply pained by Lin Ran's current state, but the greater good of her race would always outweigh personal feelings. She would not do something foolish for Lin Ran's sake.
The best choice right now was to do nothing.
Yet, as she watched Lin Ran grow increasingly despondent these past few days, even developing anti-human tendencies, a bold idea surfaced in her mind.
Why couldn't someone as talented as Lin Ran join the Silver Moon Race?
As long as Lin Ran joined the Silver Moon Race, their relationship could go even further...
She believed that with Lin Ran's talent, as long as he proved himself through results, he would certainly receive excellent treatment within the race.
During that time, she could vouch for Lin Ran before her people.
Once this idea took root in Yin Ling's heart, it began growing uncontrollably.
But she did not dare rashly reveal her thoughts to Lin Ran, because doing so was extremely risky.
For safety's sake, she had repeatedly tested Lin Ran these past few days, trying to