The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 507 Bad News

The person who contacted her via quantum communication was none other than Zhou Xiuwen.

In reality, it's rare for someone to call without asking first. They usually send a text message to confirm both parties are available before starting the call. Even Hillman wouldn't do something so impulsive unless it's urgent…

Could it really be something urgent? Jiang Hui wondered.

The other person has indeed been quite busy lately; they contacted her briefly before leaving yesterday and then quickly went offline. Jiang Hui wasn't surprised, knowing the other person held a position.

In addition, everyone seems to be quite busy lately. Even Hillman, who is usually bored, seems to be busy studying family affairs. So the group hasn't been able to get together for a long time, as they are all working hard for their own future.

Jiang Hui was eager to know what was going on and thought of talking outside in the corridor, but she ran into a patrol team and was "shooed" back... Well, actually, she was persuaded to come back. The other party's attitude was relatively calm, but not questionable. She finally understood why the two people who had gone out earlier had returned so quickly and happened to overhear her conversation with Taylor; they were probably persuaded to come back as well.

Unable to linger outside, she had no choice but to return to the lounge to answer the computer call, not caring whether others would hear her.

The three people in the lounge seemed somewhat surprised that Jiang Hui turned around and then quickly returned. But Jiang Hui didn't care about their gazes and immediately answered the call.

Because this direct connection had lasted for an unusually long time. She wanted to know what kind of situation had prompted Zhou Xiuwen to make such a long-lasting call that wouldn't be disconnected for a full three minutes.

"Ahui." The person on the other end of the screen looked very tired. He was dressed in military uniform, and although there were no rank insignia to show his identity and position, he had developed a certain air of authority over the years.

The other party appeared to be in a conference room or similar place, with a dense array of communication devices and instruments behind them. Zhou Xiuwen seemed to realize that his background was inappropriate, so he turned around and continued speaking against a pure white wall.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Hui asked, frowning.

The person across from me looked incredibly haggard. I had just wished her a safe journey yesterday, so why was she like this today? What happened?

The other person's expression was somewhat gloomy: "Huan Xian has disappeared."

He knew that Jiang Hui cared about this, and it was the culprit that had been making him uneasy these past few days, but today he finally had to tell Jiang Hui the news in person.

The girl opposite him was silent for a moment, then asked, "Where did he go?"

Jiang Hui didn't mean to ask where Huan Xian was. Since they both knew the other was missing, why would she ask such a question knowing the answer already? So, she meant to ask where he was before he disappeared…

"He mysteriously disappeared near Wanxiang Star three days after the mission ended." Zhou Xiuwen sat down, pinched his brow, and seemed to have reviewed the matter countless times.

Yes, Huan Xian disappeared after completing a special mission. No one can contact him now, even the imaging sensors used by the military are not working, and multiple parties are unable to reach him.

Huan Xian's task was directly under the military headquarters and had no direct relationship with the legion under Zhou Yuanjing's command, so it shouldn't have reached Zhou Xiuwen's ears.

However, Huan Xian's nominal guardian was unable to find him through various means, so he approached Zhou Xiuwen, hoping to ask him if he knew Huan Xian's whereabouts.

Upon learning this news, how could Zhou Xiuwen simply stand by and watch his friend disappear without a trace? He had been exhausted from searching for his friend these past few days.

He dared not tell his friends about it, fearing they would worry too. Fortunately, everyone had been busy lately, and Huan Xian was often nowhere to be seen, so they hadn't noticed anything amiss. Today was the third day since Huan Xian's disappearance. He finally couldn't bear the pressure and went to find Jiang Hui, knowing his actions were unwise. Jiang Hui was going to take a very important exam, and informing him of Huan Xian's whereabouts would inevitably affect his exam performance; but not telling him... he was in a dilemma.

The matter of Huan Xian's disappearance is escalating. His friend is important both in terms of status and symbolic significance, so it's unlikely the military would easily let him go.

This person has disappeared without a trace for three days right under everyone's noses. Who knows what accident happened?

Eventually, someone couldn't sit still any longer, alarming several high-ranking officials in the military. Not only him, but even his father was frequently receiving related rumors, demonstrating the military's high regard for Huan Xian.

If things continue to escalate, those people might come after Jiang Hui and the others, which would also alarm Jiang Hui and cause more panic. So it's better for him to speak up personally.

Moreover, among them, only Jiang Hui and Huan Xian have a different relationship. The two share a tacit understanding and shared values ​​that the others do not have, and they can often understand each other without needing to say much.

Zhou Xiuwen was also very anxious at first, worried that Huan Xian might have encountered some accident, or that he might have been detained by some people with ulterior motives.

But as time went on, his initial assumptions gradually changed. Zhou Xiuwen began to wonder... could the other party's disappearance be a one-sided act by Huan Xian?

His disappearance was so sudden and bizarre, without any warning or bad news; he just abruptly vanished.

He began to realize that perhaps Huan Xian himself had cut off contact with the outside world... or something had forced him to cut off contact.

So which one is it?

Zhou Xiuwen was restless, even fantasizing that the other party might have contacted Jiang Hui, and perhaps Jiang Hui would have news.

Unfortunately, he was being too optimistic. Jiang Hui didn't receive any messages from Huan Xian either; their communication history was still at the point when Huan Xian sent her command information last time.

Wanxiang Star is a first-level planet in a resident star system. It is about half a star system away from Star 732 and about half a star system away from Atlantis. It is not even close to either of them.

Even knowing that arriving at the scene might not be enough to help find the person, Jiang Hui still felt a heavy gloom hanging over her heart.

Zhou Xiuwen was in a state of utter confusion. But he still reminded Jiang Hui that she might be contacted by relevant people in the coming days to inquire about the situation, and told her not to worry. He would continue searching for Huan Xian and would contact her immediately if there was any news.

Finally, I hope she can try to clear her mind and successfully complete the exam.

The two offered each other words of comfort and then hung up the phone, both looking worried.

She leaned back heavily in her chair, her fingers slightly clenched, lost in thought.

Where is Huan Xian now?

(End of this chapter)