The fleet hovered silently above the Sanctuary, like flying fortresses. People on the ground looked up in disbelief, only able to see the broad bottoms of the ships and the ring-shaped anti-gravity stabilizers glowing with a blue light.
This isn't the first time players on Planet Aquamarine have witnessed a spaceship. When Han Xiao left Planet Aquamarine, a spaceship landed there once, and now history is repeating itself, only this time it's not a single spaceship, but a fleet!
Although Meat Bun are frequently seen in the videos documenting the Black Star Mercenary Group's interstellar conquests, the sense of awe is even stronger when viewed up close.
Hundreds of thousands of players looked up, their faces filled with excitement and awe, many of them recording the entire event.
Han Xiao has displayed power far exceeding his past strength, yet he himself has not made a move. Being able to command so many powerful individuals, he must be even stronger himself; the question is, just how strong?
Players cast a Detection on Han Xiao, but the screen was still filled with question marks, and the danger level remained "[extremely lethal]." This was like a feather tugging at the heartstrings of many players, making them extremely curious about Han Xiao's power.
Ahhh, I really want to know!
"My spaceship is hovering above the Sanctuary. You don't have any objections, do you?" Han Xiao turned to the dumbfounded Huang Yu and said, his expression nonchalant, as if it were a "basic operation."
Huang Yu shook his head like a rattle-drum, frantically wiping away cold sweat. This wasn't a question of whether he had an opinion or not; it was clearly a question of whether he dared to have one!
Han Xiao looked at Bennett, "Let's go, let's talk."
"This, this..."
Bennett was stunned. Two years had passed, and Han Xiao had repeatedly shocked him. What exactly had Black Phantom experienced in interstellar space?
A sense of anticipation welled up within him. The Black Phantom had said he went to interstellar space to find a solution to the disaster; now that he was back, he must have found one, right?
Amidst the throngs of people, the group made their way through the crowd to the heart of the Sanctuary.
Han Xiao dealt with Bennett's problem first, leaving the players aside. There was no need to be so hasty; after all, the leeks planted in the ground wouldn't escape.
Let the impact of the return take time to build among the player base. It's the same principle as letting the bullets fly for a while. Master Han is never impatient; you can't reap the rewards if you're too hasty.
Han Xiao had the mercenaries wait outside, and only led the cadres into the conference room.
One Leaf Green had been waiting there for a while, looking Han Xiao up and down with a complicated expression, and asked the question that had been bothering her for a long time, "Back then, you exchanged me from Death Knell Island. I don't believe your reason was true. There were other pharmacists besides me, but you chose me. Did you already know that I could create inhibitors?"
"Guess." Han Xiao didn't answer.
One Leaf Green frowned. She didn't mind being used for the sake of freedom, but she hated the feeling of being kept in the dark. She originally wanted to press for answers, but when she saw Han Xiao's eyes, she felt a sense of oppression penetrating her heart through eye contact, like a heavy stone pressing on her chest.
Han Xiao's aura was much stronger than before. She bit her lip, not daring to act rashly as before, and swallowed her words.
Bennett cleared his throat and continued, "As you can see, the disaster you predicted has indeed occurred. We call it the Mutation Disaster. We hope you've returned because you've found a solution. With the technology of Planet Aquamarine, there's simply no way to solve it, not even to detect the Mutation Virus."
Tell me what happened.
Han Xiao nodded. Due to his influence, the specific process of the Mutation Disaster that occurred on Planet Aquamarine was very different from that in his previous life. For example, there was no Third Sanctuary in his previous life. Although the specific plot was different, the core of the event was the same: the Mutation Disaster. If you grasp the core, you are not afraid of changes in the plot.
Bennett spent ten minutes explaining the current situation on Planet Aquamarine.
"The situation is relatively optimistic; I returned just in time," Han Xiao said.
Bennett paused, then asked, "What exactly did you experience in the universe?"
He finally had the chance to ask, wanting to know how Han Xiao built his power, what he had encountered, what his current identity was, and so on, filled with questions.
"I'm a mercenary now, and these are my companions." Han Xiao pointed to the officers next to him who were idly playing Veyne Cards, while Melos and Harmon were locked in a fierce battle.
These good-for-nothings can't be serious at all. They don't care about the disaster situation; the commander will handle it anyway, so why should they worry about it?
Han Xiao briefly recounted his experiences, but Bennett still listened with astonishment; the vastness of the interstellar world far exceeded his imagination.
Although he stayed on Planet Aquamarine due to his responsibilities, Bennett couldn't deceive his own heart; he too yearned for the stars and the sea.
Bang!
Just then, the door suddenly opened, Aurora rushed in. Her gaze swept over the many cadres and landed on Han Xiao sitting at the table. Her face lit up with surprise and joy. She threw herself into Han Xiao's arms and hugged his waist tightly.
"You're finally back! I missed you so much!"
Aurora rubbed against Han Xiao's chest like a kitten, a look of relief on her face. Apart from Hila, she was closest to Han Xiao and relied on him a lot.
The petite body in his arms was warm and exuded a light fragrance. Seeing Aurora so affectionate, Han Xiao couldn't very well push her away. He smiled helplessly and let her hug him. He reached out and stroked Aurora's head, gently saying, "You've... cough cough, grown up."
Aurora looks very different from two years ago. Two years ago, she was thin and weak, with pale skin, and had to use a wheelchair to drive. Now, her skin is fair and rosy, very healthy, and her golden hair is dazzling and beautiful. She has also grown taller. She rushed over just now full of energy and didn't even need a wheelchair.
Her special ability grants her boundless vitality and boundless energy.
This scene immediately attracted the attention of the nearby officials, who looked on in astonishment.
Who is this woman? She's so intimate with Black Star. Could it be that the captain got married back in his hometown a long time ago?!
Han Xiao let Aurora hug him for a few seconds, then helped her up and asked, "Where's your sister?"
"I brought her with me; she didn't originally want to come see you," Aurora chuckled.
Tap tap tap...
Hila entered the room, looked at Han Xiao, and said expressionlessly, "You've finally decided to come back?"
"I came back because I couldn't bear to leave."
Han Xiao sensed a resentment emanating from her, which surprised him somewhat.
Hila didn't say anything, but took out something and casually tossed it over.
Smack
Han Xiao caught it and saw that it was the key to the secret hideout he had left for Hila.
"Your key," Hila said.
"No, it's your key." Han Xiao threw it back.
Hila caught it and tossed it to Han Xiao again, lowering her eyes, "Now that you're back, you don't need this key anymore."
Originally, this key was meant for Hila to use as a refuge in times of crisis. Her saying this now clearly indicates that she believes she will no longer be in danger after Han Xiao returns. Although she didn't say it explicitly, she subtly expressed her feelings.
"... You trust me that much?" Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "Then why didn't you leave with me in the first place?"
"That's my freedom." Hila pursed her lips, looked at the group of cadres, her gaze sweeping over everyone, lingering for a moment on the faces of Aroshia, Sylvia, and Jinda.
"I thought you'd be happy to see me," Han Xiao said helplessly.
"Who are you to me? Why should I be happy?" Hila retorted.
At this moment, Sylvia spoke up, displeased, "The teacher came back to save you, how dare you speak to him like that?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked over with strange expressions.
Sylvia, confused, shrank back and lowered her voice involuntarily, "Why are you looking at me? Did I say something wrong?"
"Shut up," Melos rolled his eyes. "Come back to playing cards."
This girl has no sense of propriety. What business is it of yours if the commander is talking to someone from his hometown? Anyone with eyes can see that this red-haired woman is just being arrogant. Wouldn't it be better to just stay in the background and not say anything? No one will think you're mute.
Boom boom boom...
Bennett tapped his fingers on the table, looking annoyed. "Hila, stop fooling around, we're talking serious business."
"Hmph." Hila strode forward and sat down directly next to Han Xiao.
Then, he casually flicked a faint, dark red stream of air at Bennett's face, displeased that he had used the word "fuss."
As soon as she sat down, she picked up the pure black mask that Han Xiao had placed on the table and began to play with it. The mask reminded her of the Germinal Leader, but now, thinking of that man, Hila no longer felt angry or out of control. Two years had passed, and she had calmed down considerably, no longer easily triggered by the past.
"Ahem, let's get back to the point..." Bennett rubbed his numb face, his tone serious.
Do you have a way to solve the Mutation Disaster?
Han Xiao slowly tapped his fingers on the table, glanced at the expectant eyes of everyone, and smiled.
"Have."