Interstellar Farming: I Make Potions and Climb to the Top

Although Energy Cabins came in different Levels, each with a different value, even the most basic model was worth more than a Flying Car.

Yan Fuzhen went to carry out his orders. Lin Mo and Chen Nan, both curious, followed him out.

Just as 17 had said, Yan Fuzhen found an Energy Cabin outside the door. Its surface was covered in a smooth, silvery metal that reflected a faint light, and its outer shell emitted a soft blue glow. Judging by the energy fluctuations it gave off, this was an SS Level Energy Cabin—a model of extremely high quality.

Yan Fuzhen approached with extreme caution. ’If the Energy Cabin were empty,’ he thought, ’there would be no need for a film of light on the inner layer to obstruct the view.’

’So there must be something inside.’

After positioning his men around the area, Yan Fuzhen tentatively located the cabin’s switch. He pressed a spot on the control panel, and a wave of Gold Attribute Energy washed out from within as the door slowly opened.

A blast of cold air rushed out. Once the hatch was open, they saw a person lying inside. It was a young man dressed in white, with no obvious markings or symbols on his clothing. His hands were placed flat at his sides, and his eyes were shut as if he were deep in sleep. Even in slumber, it was clear that the man was young, with a slender build and handsome features.

Yan Fuzhen turned to Lin Mo and Chen Nan with a look of confusion, as if to ask, ’Do you know him?’

Chen Nan frowned, his gaze sweeping over the man as he tried to find any clues in his clothes or appearance. In the end, he shook his head.

Lin Mo took two quick steps forward, staring intently at the person in the cabin. "Mew..." A tiny, emaciated white kitten crawled out of the Energy Cabin, letting out a hoarse cry in his direction.

Lin Mo went forward, cupped the white kitten in his hands, slammed the hatch shut, and spun around to run toward the main hall where Ning Xuan was.

"Hey—" Yan Fuzhen didn’t know what Lin Mo was holding and moved to stop him, but Chen Nan pulled him back. "Housekeeper Yan, Lin Mo must know the person in the cabin. He’s probably going to report to the Contractor. Let’s just wait here for news."

In truth, Yan Fuzhen had met Yun Han before, back when he was the Commander of the Heavenly Might Corps. But at that time, Yun Han had always been in either full armor or a military uniform, a stark contrast to his current appearance. Since Yan Fuzhen wasn’t well-acquainted with him, it was only natural that he didn’t recognize him now.

Hearing Chen Nan’s words and seeing that Lin Mo had already run into the courtyard, Yan Fuzhen tapped on his Light Computer and ordered the guards protecting Ning Xuan to be on high alert and report any developments immediately.

As for Lin Mo, he had recognized Yun Han. He didn’t know why Yun Han had suddenly appeared here, but he could sense that he was in a terrible state. This was especially true for Yun Han’s Companion Spirit, Little White, who seemed to be hanging on by a thread.

He remembered how Ning Xuan had been quite fond of Little White on the Seven Star Divine Mountain. Seeing the kitten in this condition, Lin Mo didn’t think twice; he just scooped up Little White and ran.

It took Lin Mo only a few seconds to reach Ning Xuan. He dropped into a sliding kneel before her, holding Little White up for her to take.

"Mew, mew..." The little cat had sensed Ning Xuan’s aura the moment the Energy Cabin opened. Now that she was right in front of him, he mewed excitedly and struggled out of Lin Mo’s hands. He tumbled onto Ning Xuan’s lap and used his tiny body to try and crawl up her.

Ning Xuan looked at the little furball in surprise. He was even weaker than the last time she had seen him. His white fur was like dried weeds, his body was cold to the touch, and even his breathing was faint. After crawling just a few steps, he was already struggling for breath.

"How did Little White get here? And why is he so weak?" Ning Xuan asked with a frown, placing him in the palm of her hand.

Little White curled up in Ning Xuan’s palm, greedily absorbing her aura. The Cultivation Technique Ning Xuan practiced was constantly active, and a faint amount of energy would dissipate during its operation. Companion Spirits were extremely sensitive to this kind of energy, especially one like Little White, whose own energy was nearly depleted. Just a tiny bit was enough to pull him back from the brink of death.

"Little White was in the Energy Cabin outside. Yun Han is in there too, and he’s in very bad shape," Lin Mo said, his voice strained.

"Heh..." Ning Xuan let out a humorless laugh, angered by the whole situation. "What is this? Is Mrs. Zhu expecting me to collect her son’s corpse? Is Little White supposed to be a free gift for me, or a burial offering for Yun Han?" Ning Xuan had always thought Little White was just an ordinary white cat. Everyone else assumed she knew he was Yun Han’s Companion Spirit, so no one had ever explained or mentioned it.

DING. Lin Mo’s Light Computer chimed. He had received an urgent message. He glanced at Ning Xuan, who motioned for him to open it. Both of them had a feeling it was related to Yun Han’s appearance.

Lin Mo opened the message. It was an audio file. Judging by the voice, it was recorded by Zhu Hongying. Her voice, tinged with exhaustion and apology, began to play: "Miss Ning Xuan, we are deeply remorseful for the mistakes Yun Tianye has made. We have long hoped to apologize in person but feared you would not wish to see us. Therefore, we can only express our apologies in this manner for now."

She paused for a moment before continuing, "Yun Han has already been assigned to you as a Contracted Slave by the Mainframe. According to Federation law, he is to be severed from all family ties and will live the rest of his life in your service. We had originally intended to send him to you after his condition improved, but it has unexpectedly worsened, and he is now on the verge of death. Two months ago, his condition showed signs of improvement under your care, so we have decided to send him to you now, hoping you might treat him once more."

A pleading note entered Zhu Hongying’s voice. "If you can cure Yun Han, his life, his body, and all the assets to his name will belong entirely to you, Miss Ning Xuan. He will have no further connection to the Yun Family, the Zhu Family, Zhu Hongying, Yun Tianye, or the Seven Star Divine Mountain. This audio recording will serve as proof. If... if he does not survive, please inform us. We wish to collect his remains and see him off on his final journey."

The audio ended there. Lin Mo, still kneeling, looked up at Ning Xuan with tear-filled eyes, his gaze full of supplication. "Contractor, I beg you, please save Yun Han."

Ning Xuan glanced at Lin Mo, her expression blank. "Get out."

After returning from the Seven Star Divine Mountain, Ning Xuan had resolved to never have any dealings with the Yun Family again. No matter what conditions Zhu Hongying offered, she would neither treat Yun Han nor accept him. But she never expected that Zhu Hongying seemed to have seen through her intentions and decided to just pack Yun Han up and dump him on her doorstep.