The Seventh Base-Chapter 473 - 80: The Return and the Storm_3
Chapter 473: Chapter 80: The Return and the Storm_3
Byron Star’s strength was still too weak, otherwise, how could they tolerate such indignity? Aliens had been strutting about on Byron Star for many years, but they had always endured it, even humbling themselves and seeking their support.
At that moment, someone entered the office and said, “Director Shi, the President’s Mansion has called and wants Xu Mo to come over to understand the events that took place on the Deep Sea Battleship.”
“Tell them I’ll inform them of the events later; there’s no need for him to go.” Shi Qiang responded.
A traitor had emerged within the Federation, and Guffu held a high position within it. The extent of the opposition was still unknown, and of course, they had to be cautious now. Who knew if an accident might occur, assassination attempts had not been unheard of.
“Yes, Director Shi,” the visitor replied.
“How are things outside?” Shi Qiang asked.
“After Lancelot Star issued its statement, Chuanxing City erupted in fervor, and citizens have surrounded the concession area. Now, under Mayor Liu Feng’s orders, Chuanxing City Government is dispersing the crowd,” the visitor replied, “Furthermore, the President’s Mansion has issued a statement; the Federation Government will investigate Xu Mo’s matter thoroughly before explaining to them, they don’t need to conduct a trial.”
“Mm,” Shi Qiang nodded and said, “The Federation Government still has some spine.”
As he spoke, he pressed the remote control for the screen, and immediately, the chaotic scene of Chuanxing City’s concession area appeared, with countless people loudly calling for the expulsion of aliens and for Liu Feng to step down.
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Xu Mo also saw the screen, and he hadn’t anticipated that his return would stir up such a significant upheaval, with Chuanxing City now in turmoil.
“It’s not easy for Liu Feng either,” Shi Qiang said, “He has to appease the public to avoid chaos and still has to make compromises to maintain the relationship with the aliens. I’m afraid he won’t last long in his position.”
As the conflict intensified and the public’s trust was lost, all of Liu Feng’s previous efforts would become his liabilities, plunging his approval ratings to rock bottom.
“If Byron Star were strong enough, who would want to tolerate such treatment?” Shi Qiang grumbled resentfully. They had always wanted to use the aliens to develop Byron Star’s technology. Although the Divine Sword Bureau was mainly composed of powerful Transcendents, they never denied the power of science, and were actively drawing from alien technology to develop their own.
But now, with the emergence of the super warship, the conflict was escalating.
“Let’s disperse for now and wait for news from the team leader. Guffu, that guy, indeed has quite some tactics,” Shi Qiang sighed.
Guffu had gone to a top-tier family; taking someone from there wouldn’t be easy, but this time, Ye Huan, the captain of the Divine Sword Team, was sent!
The crowd dispersed, each leaving the office.
Ye Xi and Xu Mo walked together.
“Xu Mo, your popularity in Chuanxing City is probably unbeatable right now,” Ye Xi said with a smile, because of a statement from the Lancelot Star People, countless citizens spontaneously took to the streets to protest, even surrounding the concession area, such influence was indeed terrifying.
Xu Mo, with just a call to arms, would likely gather a formidable following.
“I hope there won’t be any casualties,” Xu Mo said. He understood that his popularity wasn’t solely because of himself but because, in these special times, the people needed a hero, and right then, he appeared – a Transcendent who defeated an alien in the Transcendent tournament, dueled and killed the alien genius Amanda, not to mention the strong repression the aliens imposed on him, which had ignited public outrage.
Thus, his popularity was due not only to his own merits but also to the context of the era.
Zero was waiting outside for Xu Mo when Ye Xi, seeing Zero, said with a smile, “I’ll leave you two to chat.”
With that, she left them.
“Zero, why aren’t you cultivating?” Xu Mo asked.
“It’s a bit chaotic outside,” Zero warned, having received the news.
“I know,” Xu Mo said with a smile.
“Mom says, come over for dinner when you have time,” Zero said in a low voice.
“Uh…” Xu Mo blinked, not sure if this was good or bad news.
Recalling the last dinner at Zero’s house, Xu Mo felt as if he were on pins and needles.
He rather hoped that Zero’s mom wouldn’t be home!
