Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1309 Star Sea (114)

"Cough, cough!"

The two people, whose gazes were entwined like silk, instinctively jumped up, almost knocking over the chessboard on the table in their panic.

Xu Chengzhi reacted the quickest: "Uncle Mu..."

Already calling him uncle?

Wang Chen raised an eyebrow, tempted to ask if the young man remembered he still had a father.

His father was anxious and worried day and night because of his disappearance, sparing no expense to push for a rescue plan.

Yet this brat was here, too happy to think of returning!

What a filial son indeed.

The beautiful girl, Mu Zhenzhen, also shyly and timidly called out, "Dad."

"Zhenzhen, come out with me first."

Mu Haitao said expressionlessly, "This gentleman has something to say to Xu Chengzhi."

Mu Zhenzhen glanced at Wang Chen, worry in her eyes, bit her lip reluctantly, and unwillingly opened the iron door of the cell to walk out.

Although the door was closed, it wasn’t locked at all!

After Mu Haitao left with his daughter, Wang Chen entered the cell and sat down opposite Xu Chengzhi.

Xu Chengzhi was somewhat apprehensive but managed to remain composed: "Hello, may I ask who you are?"

Wang Chen did not answer, instead pulling out a letter and handing it to him.

The letter was hand-written by Xu Shaocheng, and it was Wang Chen who specifically requested the Imperial major general to write it.

Xu Chengzhi accepted the letter with a puzzled expression and then opened it to read carefully.

His face gradually turned red, visibly ashamed, and finally, he covered his face with his hands.

It could still be salvaged.

Wang Chen quietly remarked in his heart.

After a long while, Xu Chengzhi composed himself, wiped away tears from the corners of his eyes, and respectfully saluted Wang Chen: "Sir, Xu Chengzhi from the Second Fast Response Fleet First Special Mission Squad, at your service!"

In the letter, Xu Shaocheng explained Wang Chen’s identity and instructed him to obey Wang Chen’s every command.

"Very good."

Wang Chen said, "In twenty-seven days, a lander will come down to pick us up to return, make sure you and your comrades are ready for the departure."

Xu Chengzhi hesitated for a moment, then straightened his chest: "Yes!"

But there was little joy visible on his face.

Wang Chen remarked meaningfully, "In the meantime, stay here and don’t go anywhere. I’ll come to get you then, and I hope you’ll still be around."

This kid clearly had some thoughts, but Wang Chen couldn’t be bothered to care.

If Wang Chen weren’t intrigued by the special conditions of Tampas Star, even if Xu Shaocheng offered ten times the price, he wouldn’t have moved him to come to this remote planet for a rescue.

Xu Chengzhi’s mouth twitched, and he whispered: "Understood."

"As long as you understand."

Wang Chen stood up and said, "Don’t forget, you are an Imperial soldier."

Xu Chengzhi was stunned.

Wang Chen said no more, leaving the cell to regroup with Mu Haitao: "Take me to see the others."

Xu Chengzhi was held in solitary confinement, which actually should be considered house arrest. Other than being unable to run away, he enjoyed benefits better than ordinary people in this base.

Meanwhile, his teammates were uniformly arranged in another large cell where conditions were certainly worse, but basic living needs were ensured.

This showed Mu Haitao’s cleverness.

This Imperial major had untold plans, but he didn’t push things to the extreme, leaving room for maneuver for himself and B00785 backup base.

Not wanting to talk, Wang Chen didn’t ask, and after seeing the condition of these special squad members, he straightforwardly told Mu Haitao: "A lander will come in twenty-seven days, capable of transporting up to thirty people back. Besides Xu Chengzhi’s group, I also promised to take the four people who brought me here away from Tampas Star."

"As for the remaining spots, you decide."

Mu Haitao was instantly torn.

Thirty spots, with Wang Chen and Xu Chengzhi’s group occupying twelve, including the four he promised.

Eighteen spots remained.

Mu Haitao was acutely aware of how precious these eighteen spots were!

Due to the special situation on Tampas Star, the Empire was unlikely to conduct a large-scale landing rescue operation.

Even knowing there were still many survivors on this planet.

The ship coming to pick up Wang Chen was probably the only one at the moment; who knows when the next would come.

And even if it came, B00785 backup base people might not get their turn.

Yet there were so many here yearning to leave!

Mu Haitao knew that once this was exposed, it would undoubtedly cause a tremendous upheaval within the base.

Flipping his leadership position was totally possible.

These eighteen spots were both precious and scorching hot.

To be honest, if possible, Mu Haitao really wished Wang Chen had never come, so everything could continue as planned, avoiding unexpected situations.

But he absolutely had no way to handle Wang Chen.

"Thank you."

Mu Haitao said these two words with difficulty, a taste of immense bitterness in his mouth. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

"They’re not given for nothing."

Wang Chen said lightly, "Do you have any usable modes of transportation here? Lend me one, I have a mission to carry out."

Though he asked, he didn’t hold much hope.

Due to the influence of special energy radiation, technological equipment on Tampas Star would quickly malfunction, and floating vehicles and the like couldn’t be used even if intact.

However, Mu Haitao did have something.

He gave Wang Chen an antique motorcycle!

This motorcycle wasn’t recently manufactured, nor did B00785 backup base have manufacturing facilities; it was a pre-war DIY project by a base engineer, a truly "ancient" vehicle powered by a fuel-powered engine.

Since it employed entirely antique craftsmanship, it could still be used on current Tampas Star.

Fuel was also readily available.

But since being moved to the backup base, the antique motorcycle hadn’t been restarted, as there was no room to maneuver it in the crowded base environment.

It was merely the engineer’s spiritual solace.

Now, Mu Haitao personally intervened, and despite some reluctance, the person allowed it, including all parts and fuel.

"Please take good care of it."

The bushy-bearded engineer gave the motorcycle one last wipe, then said to Wang Chen, "If anything goes wrong, bring it back to me, and I can fix it."

Showing a look of grievance as if being NTR’d.

"Rest assured."

Wang Chen couldn’t help but laugh, "I’ll return it after use."

After some thought, he handed a piece of Nether Crystal to him: "Consider it the rental fee."

Both Mu Haitao and the bushy-bearded engineer were shocked.

Both recognized its value, knowing the worth of this purple crystal!

The bushy-bearded engineer instinctively wanted to refuse, but Wang Chen waved his hand, then instantly stored the motorcycle along with fuel and parts into the Starry Seas Ring.

The bushy-bearded engineer immediately closed his mouth.

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