Gu Ya looked at Hong Fei’s relaxed appearance in the test chamber and said calmly, "Yes, it's successful for this stage."
The bald scientist beside him breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Young Master, we haven't been idle for over a year. We've filed over thirty thousand confidential patents for consciousness uploading."
Gu Ya coldly picked up a holographic pen by his side and wrote in the projection, "Back then, you hid from my father and became his follower. I didn't expect you to be from Special Nine Section and also a Black Star agent."
Xian Wangchuan smiled helplessly and said, "Old Sa followed me for many years. I lost contact after sending him to Xianxia."
Sa Kuan patted his bald head and chuckled awkwardly, "Fate, fate."
Gu Ya affirmed, "You are capable. We happen to have a mission that needs manpower."
The three of them arrived at the conference hall after the laboratory.
Gu Ya pushed a confidential document in front of the two and said, looking at the holographic document, "Huiye City. According to intelligence from frontline agents, the Huiye family has noticed me."
"Xu Jie has also been captured by them. Furthermore, intelligence claims that the half-human, half-mechanical creatures underground, the 'Wall of Truth,' all originate from there."
"I suspect they are colluding with extraterrestrial civilizations."
Sa Kuan stroked his bald head and said with a serious expression, "Infiltrating Huiye City will not be easy!"
Gu Ya smiled with satisfaction, having not even stated the mission, and Sa Kuan already knew what he should do.
"It is indeed not easy," Gu Ya said calmly. "Then let's start from the periphery."
Sa Kuan looked at Gu Ya and nodded solemnly, "Young Master, tell me directly, what should I do?"
After leaving the Hecheng Society building,
Gu Ya and Xian Wangchuan returned to their small home in the Proletarian Alliance.
The house was already bustling with activity, and the cheers were so loud they could have blown the roof off.
Old friends were crammed into the living room. They were usually busy, and it was rare for them to gather like this since Gu Ya had returned.
It was even more crowded than at Xian Wangchuan's wedding.
Over twenty people squeezed around the large dining table, having a lively reunion dinner.
After they had their fill of food and wine, the ladies decided to go shopping. The moment the several beautiful "little wives" left, the house instantly quieted down.
Sipping the sweet wine with a faint alcoholic taste, Gu Ya said to Zeng Lang, "I've reviewed the company's financial reports. Continue to allocate a portion for community construction."
Zeng Lang nodded and said, " I will keep a close eye on the two schools and the key experimental hospital currently under construction, as well as the company's corruption issues."
After discussing group matters with Zeng Lang for a while longer and clarifying all his concerns, Gu Ya focused on the future battle against Black Star.
"First, we'll eliminate the Huiye family and cut off Black Star Technology's support, then we'll consider going to war with Black Star. Brother Xian, what do you think our next move should be?"
Xian Wangchuan held his cup of bitter grass wine and pondered, "A rash attack will only turn the spearhead against ourselves. Following your plan, Sa Kuan acts as the vanguard to infiltrate Huiye City. This is the first step."
"Second, we need to win over and recruit talented agents, cultivate informants, and form our own intelligence department."
Gu Ya nodded and affirmed, "Brother Xian, you will be in charge of intelligence matters. Be extremely cautious and prudent. If handled poorly, those people could easily become double agents, which would be detrimental to us."
Liu Feng listened with a confused expression and asked timidly, "Why does it feel like we're committing treason?"
Gu Ya and Xian Wangchuan both smiled faintly.
Gu Ya said softly, "Everything we do is for all of humanity. If Xianxia cannot lead all of humanity, then we will."
Liu Feng was surprised, not expecting Gu Ya to think so far ahead.
However, as a brother, Liu Feng would go all out for what Gu Ya said. He asked, "Brother Zeng and Brother Xian both have tasks. What about me?"
Gu Ya smiled, "You are my great general of conquest, following me through thick and thin. Practice your mecha piloting well. Of course, I will do my best to help you."
Liu Feng clenched his fist, his expression excited, and said, "For all of humanity, and for Fu Yafang! I will work hard!"
Xian Wangchuan looked at him with a hint of doubt and asked faintly, "Fu Yafang? What is your relationship with her?"
Liu Feng grinned proudly, "I must have saved the world in my past life, otherwise, how could I be Yafang's boyfriend."
"Last time I went to Shanhai City to save Gu Ya, I wanted to bring her back, but she... but it's okay, I'll go find her!"
Xian Wangchuan recalled Fu Yafang, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
A pair of beautiful yet vigilant eyes suddenly appeared in his mind, it was Shan Meng sensing his current state of mind, reminding him not to have an emotional affair.
After silently apologizing to Shan Meng in his heart, Xian Wangchuan spoke, "Fu Yafang is a Xianxia female agent I trained. Liu Feng, this is a good opportunity, you should pursue her."
"Consider it done! I've been in contact with Yafang recently," Liu Feng said excitedly, bringing his girlfriend to the same front would be good for both of them.
Xian Wangchuan didn't forget to remind him, "Show me the compiled confidential communications first to avoid any loopholes in the language that might leak intelligence."
Liu Feng nodded solemnly in agreement.
Gu Ya, seeing that the two had a good rapport, felt gratified and said, "Recently, Black Star has shifted its strategic focus to the Southern Hemisphere."
As he spoke, a holographic image of Lai Jing's wartime scenes appeared.
Giant mechas nearly 200 meters tall were invincible in the war. The normal-sized mechas of the invaded countries were no match for Lai Jing's mechas.
Gu Ya continued, "Lai Jing's army favors super-large mechas. If we fight them, our current mechas will be at a great disadvantage. I need to go to the Southern Hemisphere to check it out personally. Liu Feng, come with me."
Saying this, Gu Ya stood up, ready to depart.
Xian Wangchuan did not forget to say, "What about Ye Ying? Your sister-in-law specifically asked me to keep an eye on you and not let you run off."
Gu Ya pondered for a second and smiled, "I have a way."
In the middle of the night, Ye Ying sent Youyou and Youran home and then returned to her own house.
The house had already been tidied up, and Gu Ya was in his studio, engrossed in repairing some instrument.
After a refreshing hot bath, Ye Ying walked to the studio door wrapped in a towel and knocked, reminding him, "It's getting late, and you have to train the team tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll go to sleep in another hour," Gu Ya mumbled, still focused on his work.
Just as she was about to leave, Ye Ying felt something was wrong and turned to ask, "When did they leave?"
To her surprise, Gu Ya replied, "Okay, I'll go to sleep in another hour."
"Gu Ya?" Ye Ying asked, puzzled.
"Okay, I'll go to sleep in another hour," Gu Ya repeated like a broken record, not even missing the intonation.
A vein throbbed on Ye Ying's forehead. Disregarding the moisture still on her body, she quickly put on her pilot suit and dashed out the door.
Outside Wuhui City, Gu Ya and Liu Feng were ready to depart for the Southern Hemisphere.
The Nightingale mecha suddenly burst into the hangar.
Ye Ying, doing her best to suppress her anger, asked, "Where are you two going?"
"Gu Ya said I should gain some real combat experience..." Liu Feng's voice grew less confident, and he quickly sought help from Gu Ya.
Seeing that Ye Ying had already arrived, Gu Ya had no more excuses and said regretfully, "I wanted to have a spontaneous journey between men, but it seems..."
Ye Ying said indignantly, "Seems what? You don't cherish what you have once you get it? Have you forgotten everything I said? You even used a consciousness clone to trick me! Who taught you that!"
Ye Ying hated deception the most, but Gu Ya had done it in a moment of impulse and thought it was perfect.
"Liu Feng, do you want to be a third wheel?"
Hearing the extreme anger in Ye Ying's tone, Liu Feng dared not provoke her and quickly grabbed his bag, making a swift exit.
Gu Ya did not forget to remind his brother, "The consciousness instrument I gave you can help you train your mind, you can use it while resting or sleeping. But be mindful of the duration, prolonged use will damage your brain!"
Liu Feng smiled and waved goodbye to Gu Ya, quickly rushing out of the hangar.
With his girlfriend catching him red-handed, an awkward atmosphere hung between Gu Ya and Ye Ying.
Gu Ya summoned the Thunderclap Zhao Star and merged it with the Nightingale mecha.
Looking at his gloomy girlfriend beside him, Gu Ya composed himself, smiled, and said, "A trip to the Southern Hemisphere, an early honeymoon, would you agree?"
Ye Ying's anger subsided slightly, and she said with a hint of worry, "Why don't you call Liu Feng back... I'm afraid if what happened just now gets out, they'll think you have no status at home."
Gu Ya comforted her, "I deceived you first, they will understand. I promise, I won't deceive you again."
"This is the first time!" Ye Ying shot Gu Ya a cold glance, her anger not yet fully dissipated.
Gu Ya hugged Ye Ying, gave her a big kiss on the forehead, and said with a smile, "And the last time. Let's go, let's start our early honeymoon trip and experience the scenery of the Southern Hemisphere."
The Miracle Thunder Eagle mecha emitted powerful thrust, soaring out of the hangar, drawing a pinkish-brown streak across the night sky, heading towards the vast expanse of stars.