Chen Jiu's mouth fell open in astonishment. "They crippled the other Life Potion Production Lines?"
He had made many guesses, including similar ones, but he felt that the other civilization was unlikely to do something like that.
As for why? There was no particular reason. But he truly sensed that the other side did not wish to interact with them, yet had no intention of making things difficult for them either.
Crippling other Life Potion Production Lines to improve their own? Given that faction's pride, would they really do that?
However, since Robert had formally raised the question, Chen Jiu had to consider it seriously. After pondering for a while, he said, "I don't really understand the way they think, but crippling production lines would affect Federation citizens. Logically speaking, they might not do that."
Robert smiled dismissively. "Do you think they're really that kind?"
Chen Jiu said nothing, merely staring at him expressionlessly. If you don't want to hear what I have to say, why ask me at all?
Robert immediately realized that he had stolen the conversation. He raised a hand. "All right, I was presumptuous. Please continue... Just say whatever comes to mind. You don't need to hold back."
As if I could possibly have no reservations! Chen Jiu's expression remained unchanged. "That faction once helped the Human Race of this star system out of a crisis. Even if some people question their motives for joining the war, throughout these years of fighting, there has been no evidence that they ever attacked Federation warships."
Robert waited for a moment. Seeing that he had nothing more to say, he asked, "There's simply no evidence yet, right?"
Chen Jiu could not help getting annoyed again. "If you distrust them that much, why are you even pursuing life extension? Aren't