Chapter 171 Surprise or Scare

"Evolutionary energy?"

Lu Mingming repeated.

"What is that?"

Both the chief and Lu Mingming were confused.

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The two exchanged glances, sensing something extraordinary from the simple four words.

"Holy crap!"

The bald man exclaimed.

"I never imagined Blue Star had such a treasure!!"

Before Lu Mingming could ask, the bald man explained himself, "Beastmen evolve based on evolutionary energy. No wonder the local wild boar tribes gradually developed intelligence. They must have been among the first to be affected."

The bald man stepped forward and, like Olannar, pressed his body against the transparent wall.

He explained, "This layer of barrier is naturally formed. Primarily water-attribute, it can easily dissolve all direct attacks."

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingming naturally thought of the water film protection from Aunt Shi, which had confined her significantly. Perhaps the two had similar mechanisms.

"Do you want people to dig it up and sell it?"

Lu Mingming sought the chief's opinion.

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The chief's face showed hidden excitement mixed with a touch of worry.

"This rare energy will bring immense changes to Blue Star, but the risks involved are definitely not low."

"My suggestion is to dig it up, but the fewer people who know, the better."

The bald man interjected with a warning, his face serious for the first time.

"As pirates, we can help you transport it out discreetly for a small sale. Once Blue Star's location is detected, it will bring fatal disaster."

The "respectable people" in the circles provided useful information, and the chief's initial enthusiasm cooled considerably.

She asked again, "Mingming, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"

Lu Mingming swore repeatedly, "It's true. I can feel a lot of energy inside."

The chief calmly turned the conversation to the bald man, "What is the quantity per sale?"

"No more than one gram."

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"Ah!!!"

The chief cried out in grief, her face contorting.

"Why did you have to tell me there's a mine here, and I can't even sell it for money! It's more painful than killing me!!"

"There is actually a way."

Olannar suddenly spoke.

"If we sell it on the star network, we just need to find an old acquaintance to keep it secret."

"Old acquaintance! You have that kind of connection?"

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"Mhm..."

Olannar and Lu Mingming simultaneously thought of a certain person's name.

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At this very moment, Morian, burdened with all the responsibilities on the main planet, sneezed.

He furrowed his brows and forcefully wrote Olannar's signature on the document.

After finally finishing the paperwork, Morian rubbed his temples, enjoying a brief moment of relaxation—

Lu Mingming's secondary live stream was playing on the screen.

He had a feeling someone was discussing him behind his back.

Morian's glasses glinted as he returned to his work.

"If it's for sale on the star network, I can handle it."

Lu Mingming accepted the responsibility.

With the sales issue simply resolved, Lu Yan and Olannar suggested that people with high mental power could mine daily.

It would take about three days to establish a nearly perfect hidden barrier.

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"Development can be slow; there's no need to rush."

Lu Yan began presenting his precise data analysis, which greatly convinced the chief.

Amidst everyone's discussions, only the little piglet raised its eyelids, casting a resentful gaze at Lu Mingming.

You are watching your subordinate divide my land entirely, without caring for my opinion.

Thinking of this, the little piglet sadly nuzzled into Lu Mingming's embrace.

Lu Mingming mistook it for the piglet's affection and petted its head to soothe it.

Having confirmed this exciting news, everyone unanimously chose to keep it a secret and discussed a unified narrative for when they returned.

Those who wanted to be involved in this project were all trusted confidantes of Lu Yan and Olannar.

Lu Mingming, meanwhile, registered a new shop on the star network, using a professional account obtained by Olannar through "special channels," ensuring it was the highest level and no employees would investigate related information.

After completing these tasks, she supervised the mining site from day to night. Only after the mining team excavated a trace of fluorescent blue energy did she return, her body weary.

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Lu Mingming took a deep breath.

As she dialed the communication device, she suddenly realized an awkward problem.

It was late at night, wasn't she deliberately disturbing someone's sleep?!

Lu Mingming awkwardly tried to hang up, but to her surprise, the communication device was connected almost instantly.

"Is... Mingming?"

Amidst the other's magnetic voice, a hint of revealed gentleness and surprise could be heard, along with a slight hoarseness from being woken from sleep.

Coupled with his voice, which was different from its usual cool, clear tone, it had a captivating quality.

"It's me."

Lu Mingming fell silent immediately after speaking, making the quiet atmosphere feel particularly eerie.

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"Excuse me, wait a moment," Morian said.

Lu Mingming softly responded with an "Mm."

The sound of soft rustling as velvet blankets rubbed against each other, followed by the crisp "snap" of an eyeglass case opening, could be heard from the receiver.

Lu Mingming's mind recalled the docile and somewhat goofy Samoyed from before.

Suddenly conversing with the unfamiliar "Teacher Morian," she felt a great deal of distance.

Lu Mingming suppressed her inner awkwardness and waited patiently for him.

About a minute later, Lu Mingming heard Morian's voice again.

"Apologies for the delay. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Morian asked directly.

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In his eyes, Lu Mingming wouldn't easily contact old acquaintances. Otherwise, Olannar wouldn't have spent so much time finding Lu Mingming's location.

She's been guessed...

Hearing him say this, Lu Mingming felt a little embarrassed.

She said, "I'm at my old hometown, Blue Star. Would you like to come and take a look? Primarily, we've discovered a rare energy substance here, and we hope to sell it to the research institute or help other incompletely evolved beastmen."

"You mean you've discovered evolutionary energy?!"

As a renowned "old scholar" in the Interstellar Alliance, Morian paused for a few seconds upon hearing this, his tone laced with disbelief.

All the romantic atmosphere dissipated, as if two scholars deeply interested in new energy were discussing important matters.

"Yes."

Lu Mingming frankly admitted.

After all, he was someone she had watched grow up, and she believed Morian's character was absolutely trustworthy.

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Morian sighed, "Next time, don't be so quick to share with others. If bad people find out, your life will be threatened."

Lu Mingming instinctively replied, "I believe you won't harm me, right?"

Both fell silent.

Static crackled through the communication device due to the extreme distance, and Lu Mingming nervously awaited the final judgment.

Did she trust the wrong person?

"Of course not."

Morian chuckled with a helpless yet doting tone.

He was always charmed by Lu Mingming's simple and matter-of-fact attitude, and a hard-to-grasp emotion stirred in his heart.

"I'll buy a ticket to Blue Star tomorrow. Send me the location."

With the plan finalized, Lu Mingming hung up the phone with peace of mind.

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Finally, it's done. Time to sleep!

Lu Mingming threw back the covers, preparing to go to bed.

The wooden door at the entrance was pushed open slightly, but no one was visible.

Lu Mingming suddenly sat up straight, snapping, "Who's there?!"

A small tiger squeezed its body out from the door crack.

It hadn't expected to be caught by Lu Mingming, and it hesitated where it stood, eventually moving towards Lu Mingming with small steps.

Perhaps it had been waiting outside for too long, as the night dew had left many diamond-like water droplets on the little creature's white fur.

"Why are you here?"

Lu Mingming's lips curved into a smile.

It was as if she had returned to those happy times.

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She slipped on her plush slippers and took a tissue to carefully wipe the dew off the little creature to prevent a cold.

After doing all this, the little tiger showed no intention of leaving.

It raised its round, cub-like head, looking pitifully at the empty space next to Lu Mingming's pillow, its beautiful ice-blue eyes filled with longing.

It hadn't slept with Lu Mingming for a long time!!

Lu Mingming immediately understood the little white tiger's intention and, for once, felt no resistance.

She patted the empty pillow beside her and said, "If you want to sleep with me, you can't turn back into human form!"

Having received permission, the little cub happily hopped onto the bedside, quickly and obediently lying down beside Lu Mingming and closing its eyes, its heart brimming with joy as it waited for Lu Mingming.

Lu Mingming gently tucked the covers around the little creature, saying, "I have a surprise for you tomorrow."

Surprise??

Is it that we're going back to the main planet together?

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Or perhaps... agreeing to something else?

Olannar's thoughts wandered into unknown territory, his face still the same furry expression, as he drifted off to sleep with a myriad of thoughts.

Waking up early the next day, Olannar followed Lu Mingming out of the cabin with anticipation, only to see Morian standing outside the door with a smile—

Olannar's expression was blank: The whole world felt dim.