Chapter 204
This point essentially rules out the possibility that the black hole is under the command of some higher power, or that it takes orders from anyone else. In the eyes of the other party, the black hole is the ultimate boss, one that someone like Luo Jin could never approach.
With this premise in mind, Ye Bai realized that her earlier idea of replacing the identity of the black hole had great feasibility. Perhaps she could use Luo Jin to find the black hole's lair and uncover the truth behind her capture...
After all, Ye Bai glanced at herself in the reflective glass across from her. With the black hole's terminal and appearance, how could she not be considered the black hole itself?
Of course, she couldn't just deceive them right away. Ye Bai turned and walked into the bustling district ahead, using the five million she had just received to embark on a shopping spree.
Since it wasn't her own money, Ye Bai went on a shopping spree, stocking up on healing potions, high-energy nutrient solutions, and mental activation drugs. After consuming some of them, she packed everything into a compression backpack.
After spending nearly half a day recovering from her injuries and completing her supplies, Ye Bai opened the local communication again.
Then, she found the gullible Luo Jin, who had not contacted her since the transfer:
"Prepare a spaceship to the coordinates 34, 23, 43, and wait for me."
Ye Bai waited only a moment before Luo Jin replied.
"Got it, I can have it ready in five minutes."
Ye Bai was referring to a location not far from where she stood. She took a deep breath, blocked the planetary signals, and then hid nearby, waiting.
Before long, a spaceship without any visible weapons landed nearby.
Passersby quickly stepped back, avoiding it.
The spaceship opened, and a bald man stepped out, after which the doors closed automatically.
The man stood quietly beside the spaceship, clearly waiting. He was undoubtedly the 'Luo Jin' who had contacted Ye Bai earlier.
However, upon getting a clear look at his face, Ye Bai, hidden behind a cover, was suddenly taken aback, utterly shocked—
Because she had met this person once before. Though it was only once, she would never forget his appearance.
The 'Luo Jin' before her bore an uncanny resemblance to the bald high-ranking official who had chased her on Makur Star!
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Seeing the familiar bald man beside the spaceship, Ye Bai's mind raced after her initial shock. The suspicions she had harbored were now completely confirmed.
The black hole's interest in her was indeed related to the Makur Group!
But... what was the situation with this Luo Jin?
Ye Bai was certain that the bald man on Makur Star had been right in front of her, completely dead at the hands of Xilena. With the subsequent cleanup by the Star Alliance, there was no way he could have survived.
So what was the connection between this identical bald 'Luo Jin' and the one who had appeared on Makur? Were they twins? Clones? Or perhaps some special race with telepathic abilities? A flurry of speculations filled Ye Bai's mind.
The news about her 'special mental entity' must have been conveyed to the black hole by the deceased bald man from the Makur Group, through some means, prompting the black hole to spend a significant amount of points to hunt her down.
Ye Bai quietly observed from her hiding spot. Luo Jin stood faithfully beside the spaceship, not sending any more messages or urging her, indicating that the black hole held significant authority over him, maintaining an absolute dominion.
This unexpected discovery left Ye Bai deep in thought.
Initially, she had no clear understanding of the black hole's background. She had planned to use Luo Jin's identity to trick him into providing resources, then cut off contact and gradually familiarize herself with the chaotic star sea, like the five million she had just received and the spaceship now.
But this approach clearly carried the risk of being exposed. It was a one-time deal; if Luo Jin realized that the black hole appearing at the magnetic transfer station was a fake, any future investigation would require him to look 'from the outside in.' Meanwhile, Ye Bai had an opportunity to approach it 'from the inside out'—
That was to disguise herself as the black hole in front of Luo Jin, the loyal subordinate.
However, doing so required careful planning for how to respond if she were discovered.
With her unique talents of [Identification] and [Insight] gained in the myriad realms, Ye Bai could see the mental state of others. Those with mental powers equal to or lower than hers were 'invisible' to her.
In contrast, most mentalists could not discern the strength of their targets outside of combat.
Back when she was still a D-level mentalist in the Makur Group, she had 'seen' and interacted with the B-level mentalist Xilena's mental entity. At that time, Xilena had not noticed anything unusual, and it was only when she encountered 'Luo Jin' that he had taken notice of her due to that special glance.
Now, Luo Jin's mental entity was laid bare before Ye Bai.
It was a different kind of diamond structure, unlike the peculiar 'eye' shape she had seen on Makur Star.
This Luo Jin did not necessarily possess the same abilities as the previous 'Luo Jin.'
Moreover, the key point was that even if he did, Ye Bai was no longer the D-level she once was; she had also reached B-level and now wielded the versatile power of time.
In the end, Ye Bai made her choice.
Taking on the image of the black hole, with a compression backpack in tow, she stepped toward the spaceship.
Her enhanced strength brought about a shift in her mindset. Ye Bai realized she could no longer be overly cautious. She had already been cautious enough, yet the black hole had still managed to locate her through the exchange zone's positioning ability. It was better to take a little risk, as risk often accompanies reward.
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"Boss."
The moment Luo Jin saw Ye Bai, he immediately stepped forward to greet her, respectfully bowing his head slightly.
The unregulated mimicry encompassed her appearance and voice. Ye Bai wore a cold, serious expression, not sparing Luo Jin a glance as she said, "Get on the spaceship. We’re leaving right away."
Where they were going, Ye Bai had no idea. However, considering that the black hole had spent valuable points to find her after discovering her uniqueness on Makur Star, it was clear that 'Luo Jin' and his kind were trusted by the black hole and likely knew its lair or resting place.
Of course, after saying this, Ye Bai was secretly bracing herself. If Luo Jin sensed something was off, a confrontation would be inevitable.
Fortunately, reality proved Ye Bai's suspicions correct. Upon hearing her words and seeing her serious demeanor, Luo Jin's expression tightened as if he had connected the dots: "Yes!"
The spaceship's hatch opened automatically.
Without hesitation, Ye Bai strode inside, and Luo Jin followed closely behind.
"Click..."
Ye Bai summoned all her acting skills, naturally taking a seat in the middle of the back row once inside the spaceship. She casually tossed her compression backpack onto the ship, filled with the nutrient solutions and potions she had purchased earlier.
Luo Jin, who followed behind, glanced at the backpack with a mix of curiosity and confusion, his movements clearly stalling.
As Ye Bai had observed, the black hole was an A-level powerhouse, with mental powers capable of manipulating space. It appeared to be a solitary figure, and even in death after being petrified, it left behind only a special terminal, with no other belongings.
Clearly, not carrying items was the norm. When Luo Jin saw that Ye Bai had a backpack, his sense of unease peaked.
At that moment, Ye Bai, sitting with her eyes closed, slowly spoke, "I’ve been injured."
"Boss..." Luo Jin's pupils dilated in shock, as the strange feeling he had been experiencing suddenly found a reasonable explanation.
So that was it—his boss was injured! No wonder she had arrived at the magnetic transfer station without warning, first asking him to transfer jobs and then urgently requesting a spaceship to return. The presence of the backpack now made sense, indicating that her injuries were severe enough that even space was difficult to navigate!
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