Interstellar Farming: I Make Potions and Climb to the Top

"Of course I won’t put myself in danger so easily. The Federation’s laws already provide strict protection for High-level Female Spirit Controllers, so you don’t need to worry about that," Ning Xuan cut him off impatiently.

Ying Yaoshi took a deep breath. For the first time, he felt that the Guardian Covenant concerning the Divine Bloodline had its drawbacks. Because of that covenant, the news of Ning Xuan possessing a Divine Bloodline was strictly controlled within a very small circle. The people who knew couldn’t interfere in her affairs, and how could those who didn’t know possibly give her special treatment?

"Let’s not talk about that for now," Ying Yaoshi said. "They’ve discovered Space-type Magical Artifacts in the Primitive Civilization Ruins on the New Star Body. These artifacts can evade detection by the Federation’s current technology. The Federal Research Institute is rushing to develop new detection equipment."

"At the graduation ceremony in two days, if the new detection equipment is successfully developed, it might be brought to the scene. Then, it will be clear at a glance who took any Space-type Magical Artifacts from the Primitive Civilization Ruins on the New Star Body," Ying Yaoshi continued.

He didn’t ask Ning Xuan if she had obtained a Space-type Magical Artifact, nor did he say whether the new detection equipment had been successfully developed. However, Ning Xuan definitely understood the meaning he was trying to convey.

Ning Xuan was somewhat touched. Ying Yaoshi was saying this to give her a warning. ’So, new detection equipment really will be there on graduation day.’ Most of the treasures she had obtained from the New Star Body were still stored in her Space Ring and Yun Han’s Space Bracelet. If she brought them to the graduation ceremony unprepared, she would likely suffer a heavy loss.

’Ying Yaoshi is powerful and holds a high position. My ability to grow so steadily until now is thanks to his protection. Among my five Contractors, he was the second to reveal himself, after Chen Nan. Although we haven’t met again this past year, his desire to get closer to me has been made perfectly clear.’

’Should I give him a chance to get closer?’

’But I could tell from our first meeting that he’s a very assertive person. If I go to his territory and we get into a dispute, would he act against me?’

’A few days ago, Di Youlin went home to persuade his parents to agree to him forming a spiritual connection with me. A spiritual connection with me would be very beneficial for him, but his birth mother, that Mrs. Wen Yue Baiwen, is supposedly secretly searching for a female Spirit Controller to control and turn into a dedicated match for her son.’

’The Di Family holds a seat in the Elder Council and is incredibly powerful. If Mrs. Wen is persuaded by Di Youlin, will the Di Family move against me?’

"I just graduated and plan on taking a vacation. If the situation on your end is relatively stable, I’d like to come and see," Ning Xuan said with a raised eyebrow.

’Compared to Di Youlin’s family, Marshal Ying, who has always helped me, should be more reliable.’

’Ying Yaoshi, the supreme Commander of the Federation Army, has gotten such a raw deal. Because of the turmoil in the Star Domain, he’s been stationed at the Star Domain Battlefield for five years and can’t leave at all. If I want to create an opportunity to meet, I’ll just have to be the one to go to him.’

When Ying Yaoshi heard Ning Xuan’s words, a smile immediately touched his eyes, and his entire demeanor brightened. "The situation has been relatively stable recently, so don’t worry about coming over. I’ll send someone to pick you up right now."

Ying Yaoshi eagerly opened a holographic projection to summon his subordinate.

"Don’t be in such a rush. I still have a pile of things to handle. Even if you send someone this early, I won’t be able to leave," Ning Xuan said with a look of resignation.

"Traveling from here to your location through normal routes takes over twenty days alone. That’s plenty of time for you to get your things in order," Ying Yaoshi explained.

"It’s that far? Can’t we use spatial teleportation?" Ning Xuan seemed to recall that when Yun Han was trapped on the Black Hole Battlefield, the authorities had used spatial teleportation to transport troops.

"With the current technology for spatial teleportation, the larger the portal, the higher its stability. The technology for small-scale teleportation isn’t quite there yet. And opening a large-scale portal is enormously expensive, so it’s not practical. Besides, spatial teleportation technology has extremely high requirements for the spatial environment. The Star Domain here is very unstable, making the risks of using this technology extremely high. So, we can only use normal channels," Ying Yaoshi said apologetically.

"Oh, I see. Alright, then I’ll see you when I get there," Ning Xuan said.

Ning Xuan thought that was the end of it, but Ying Yaoshi showed no intention of cutting the connection. Instead, he looked like he had something on his mind that was difficult to bring up.

"What is it? Is there something you’re hesitant to say?" Ning Xuan prompted.

"Um, about the Half-beastman Lan Xin, who’s currently fighting on the Second-level Star Domain Battlefield... I found out he was originally your slave. In less than a year with you, his Spiritual Power Value broke 100,000. He’s very powerful, and I’m planning to transfer him to the Third-level Star Domain Battlefield. However, the Third-level Star Domain Battlefield is more dangerous, so I thought I should tell you in advance." It was unorthodox to transfer a newcomer who had been on the battlefield for barely more than ten days to the extremely high-risk Third-level Star Domain Battlefield. Lan Xin was one of Ning Xuan’s people, and Ying Yaoshi was concerned she might get the wrong idea.

"Since he chose to go to the battlefield, he must naturally accept the military’s assignments. I have no objections," Ning Xuan said. "However, since he’s in your hands now, you must also be responsible for him and make appropriate arrangements."

"Of course. I only made this decision after seeing his capabilities." Hearing this, Ying Yaoshi breathed a sigh of relief. He greatly admired the abilities Lan Xin had displayed; if properly nurtured, he could be of great use later on.

Ning Xuan had already sensed Di Youlin waiting outside the door. After she ended the call with Ying Yaoshi, she called him in.

"Master, my parents have agreed! You said before that as long as they agreed, you would have no objections. My parents said they can come and visit anytime you’re free. They’ve already sent you a formal visitation request, have you seen it?" Di Youlin said to Ning Xuan, very excitedly.

"Youlin, what exactly did you tell your parents?" Ning Xuan asked with a frown.

"Just that I wanted to form a spiritual connection with you," Di Youlin replied, looking baffled.

"If they agree, then they don’t need to visit. They just need to send over the Contract," Ning Xuan said calmly.

"Contract?" Di Youlin was taken aback again.

"That’s right. When Lan Xin and Nine-tailed were delivered, they came with their Contracts. You’re a Half-beastman too, aren’t you?" Ning Xuan asked, perplexed.

Di Youlin’s expression changed. ’Oh no. No wonder my parents agreed so quickly. I was so focused on the spiritual connection that I completely forgot about this condition Ning Xuan had set.’