The weapon refiner is not doing her job properly

Chapter 92 Kidnapped Again
"We saw your luggage here this afternoon. Where have you been all this time?"

Not answering would seem unfriendly. Answering frankly, however, seems unnecessary.

Shen Zhaoming pondered for a moment: "Attend a friend's gathering."

"Friend? Did you study at the Star Alliance before?" The researcher pushed open the door and stepped into the entryway.

The light shone on one of Shen Zhaoming's glasses, making it impossible to see his expression clearly.

"It was me..." Shen Zhaoming told a white lie, "...someone I know in real life, a child. She's studying at Star Alliance Academy this year, so I went to celebrate."

"Where are we celebrating? Aren't the kids living in the dorms?" The kids' dorms are so small, two adults would feel cramped inside.

"We borrowed the foreign teacher's yard."

"Oh I got it."

These researchers asked questions without any finesse, speaking their minds directly but also being very inquisitive. Shen Zhaoming suspected that this was due to the social circles they frequented.

"The child's surname is Su, and the guide is from Xingqi?"

The shrill voice made all the researchers shudder. Lingfei, who had just passed by, turned back. Shen Zhaoming was trying to gauge whether Lingfei's question was well-intentioned or had ulterior motives.
Lingfei: "I'm asking you a question, why aren't you answering?"

"you are?"

"I am Ling Fei, an academician and chief engineer of the Institute of Intelligent Computing."

Shen Zhaoming turned to look at the three researchers, who nodded in unison without saying a word.

"The friend I know does indeed have the surname Su."

Lingfei smiled. "Not bad. Come find me after you've been in the observation group for half a month." With that nonsensical remark, she glided away on her hoverboard.

The three researchers swallowed hard. "Did your friend offend her?"

"How could that be? She's only four years old."

"Is that so? Did you offend her?"

What a terrible question! Shen Zhaoming could only reply, "Is Professor Ling very strict?"

"She was more than just strict. I'm a top student who graduated from the Interstellar Intelligent Engineering Academy, and she called me a single-celled organism."

“Working with her makes one complain about the Creator’s favoritism. Since I have already been given a handsome appearance, why can’t I also be given an extraordinary mind?”

Shh, you're hurting my eyes again.

Shen Zhaoming: "..."

"We can't blame Ling Gong. Smart Computing No. 1 is too difficult to handle. We can only deal with routine events and are helpless against emergencies."

"You should behave well and not let Suzuko's harsh words drive you away. Just bear with it; you can learn a lot from him."

Shen Zhaoming replied sincerely, "Okay, I've got it all."

The researchers were pleased, knowing that if the newcomers stayed, they would certainly deserve some credit.

The thought of newcomers sharing the firepower is exhilarating.

Shen Zhaoming entered the dormitory, tidied up, and then lay down on the bed, still feeling somewhat excited.

He had always planned his life: studying, working part-time, and being a cyber hunter. He was constantly moving closer to the interstellar government and the Star Alliance because only power could bring down the Shen family, this mountain of a power.

Politics is not suitable for him. To climb to a high position, he not only needs to put in hard work, but also needs a strong network of connections to back him up.

Otherwise, even if you climb up, it will only be a castle in the air, and it might even be a trap carefully set by the Shen family.

Only Star Alliance was not compromised by the board of directors. It seemed like there was some backdoor operation, but it was all just a facade.

None of the key positions are held by board members, which demonstrates Principal Yan's strong control.

Shen Zhaoming had never even considered the path of the research institute.

But somehow, he got into this place and smoothly became a member of the Star Alliance; it all felt like a dream.

Will the Star Alliance worry that he is the son of the Shen family, and therefore not consider him for promotion opportunities?

Will Lingfei and the researchers reject her after they learn her true identity?
He tossed and turned, pondering how he would deal with these problems if he encountered them; he couldn't afford to miss this rare opportunity.

Thinking of Lingfei, Shen Zhaoming saw that it was still early, so he decided to send a message to Xingyuan to inquire about the relationship between Lingfei and Su Ninglong.

He was on good terms with Su Ninglong and also wanted a promotion, but he couldn't have his cake and eat it too. If there was a conflict between the two, he had to make a choice.

Xingyuan sent a message to Shen Zhaoming, "Lingfei is a big fan of Su Ninglong, and she's the number one in tipping."

Su Ninglong still doesn't know the gender of the top donor, since the account of the person who gave the donation didn't specify whether it was male or female.

Xingyuan didn't tell her that he had personally witnessed Lingfei generously giving away points.

Neither party mentioned it, and both assumed that the top-ranked player would remain online and that there was no need for them to know each other.

Shen Zhaoming read the text Xingyuan sent him over and over again. He understood what the text meant, but he couldn't connect the "top of the donation list" with Lingfei.

The chief engineer of the Intelligent Computing Research Institute, such an accomplished person, is actually a fan of celebrities!
“Don’t be surprised.” Xingyuan guessed Shen Zhaoming’s reaction. “You can think of it as a mother’s love for her daughter.”

This seems to make sense; who doesn't like a pretty, quirky girl?

If he were a father, he would also wish he had a daughter like Su Ninglong.

……

This weekend, Su Ninglong will finally be able to return to the bar, and she wants to give Zou Shuyi a surprise.

Xingyuan bought a ticket back to the Gemini main star, carrying the cat cage in his left hand and pushing the floating suitcase in his right.

Su Ninglong lay on top of the suitcase, teasing Qirui with a cat toy. After playing for a while, Qirui got tired, jumped onto the suitcase, and squatted down at the back.

Just as she stepped out of the Star Alliance gate, she bumped into Lei Qingya. Her hair had grown a little longer, and she had combed all her bangs back with a headband, revealing her forehead.

She was still dressed like a boss, in a black leather jacket, but her eyes were more composed than before.

Dealing with merchants at the source of production, Lei Qingya experienced the hardships of working people. Even though Su Ninglong wasn't watching her work, the pressure of life was still everywhere.

But she persevered.

"Assistant Lei." Xingyuan nodded in greeting.

Lei Qingya waved her hand, "Just call me Qingya." Then she also said to Su Ninglong, "Hello, boss."

"No need to call me boss, just call me Ning Long from now on. I'll call you Qingya too. What brings you here?"

Lei Qingya frankly admitted that, firstly, all the goods had arrived and were on the main planet of Gemini. She needed to take Su Ninglong to inspect the goods to ensure that there were no problems with the purchase.

Secondly, I came back to visit Lei Jun, the richest man in China, and his father.

When the strict and short-tempered father learned that his daughter was doing business and purchasing, he stopped scolding her and instead gave Lei Qingya some pocket money, telling her that if working was too hard, she could quit and start her own business.

“There are related positions at home, and he tells me to come home and help him if I feel wronged. Helping him makes me feel even more wronged.” Lei Qingya didn’t know she was in Versailles; her tone was normal, even a little coquettish. Only the daughter of a billionaire could so casually say that millions of star coins were pocket money.

Su Ninglong was so jealous her mouth felt sour. When would her godmother become rich? She also wanted to enjoy the treatment of a royal princess.

When I got back into the Xiaotu taxi, it had been upgraded and now had the privilege of having its body replaced with higher-quality parts.

He was bragging to Su Ninglong, "I can widen the car body for myself in the future."

"That's great, I'll continue to give you positive reviews."

"Thank you so much! Without your positive review, I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm dedicated to serving you."

Upon arriving at the Starship Building, they found a large crowd gathered in front of it, forming a queue. Su Ninglong stood on tiptoe and asked, "What's going on?"

Xingyuan, pulling his suitcase, said, "They are probably travelers going to the main star of Gemini for the festival. They come from the major stargates of other star systems and then transfer through the minor stargates of any planet in the Gemini star system."

“Every year around this time, the main planet holds a large-scale event, and the entire city is filled with cyberpunk-style decorations,” Lei Qingya said.

Su Ninglong was stunned for a moment. Wasn't the main star cyberpunk enough? Could it get any more cyberpunk?
Perhaps each generation has its own cyber world.

"The Star Alliance will also be holding a Sacred Artifact auction, but unfortunately we don't have any invitations. I'm curious to know what will be sold at the auction; it can't all be Sacred Artifacts, can it?" Lei Qingya's words reminded Su Ninglong. Su Ninglong looked down at her text messages. Principal Yan and Yun Fei had each sent her two auction tickets, but the date was rather late, probably for the grand finale.

Just as they led Qirui into the cat cage, a passenger in black rushed into the Star Airlines building, bumped into Suninglong's suitcase, and dropped a black package.

The sound of the heavy object falling to the ground was unusually crisp, and the passenger in black hurriedly turned back to pick it up.

Qirui rushed out of the cat cage and slapped his hand. Its sharp claws gripped the package as if it were holding it, and its fur stood on end.

"Qirui!" Xingyuan tried to call Qirui over, but Qirui lowered his voice and still bared his sharp teeth to intimidate the black-clad passenger.

"Get out of the way." The passenger kicked at Qirui.

Lei Qingya spun around and blocked the opponent's attack.

These days, she hasn't neglected her martial arts training. Su Ninglong asked her to practice her own set of exercises, which she diligently practiced. Ordinary people are no match for her.

However, the passenger grabbed her wrist with his other hand and attacked with a whistling sound.

Xingyuan reacted quickly, pulling his luggage backward and taking Su Ninglong away from the battle.

Lei Qingya felt a cold sweat trickle down his forehead, his heart pounding with fear.

She has always prided herself on her fighting skills. Although she may not be as skilled as the top-tier blade fighters, she can absolutely crush civilian-level combatants. Just who is this person?

The other person was wearing a mask and goggles, so their face was obscured and their appearance was unclear.

At this moment, every move she made was anticipated and countered by her opponent, as if her muscle memory was being scanned and analyzed.

The passenger's fist tore through the air, aiming straight for her throat. Lei Qingya grabbed her wrist, but it felt like she was gripping a mechanical arm; the recoil made her hands go numb.

The fight between the two became increasingly intense. The Star Police stationed at the Starship Building wanted to step in and stop them, but they didn't know where to start. This was different from ordinary people's fights, where as long as someone pounced on them, they could usually be subdued.

Lei Qingya and the passenger's moves were all deadly; rushing in rashly could result in a level one disability.

The onlookers were treated to a feast for the eyes, pointing and commenting.

As everyone focused on the two, a man in a gray tracksuit with an extremely low profile walked up to the package that had landed. He was strangely hanging upside down, yet he walked as if on flat ground and did not fall to the ground.

Qirui was still standing on top of the package, head held high.

"Kitten, get out of the way."

The person's voice was extremely calm, with an air of arrogance that transcended that of any living being.

Qirui's fur stood on end, and it began to purr even louder.

"Who are you?" Su Ninglong asked with a stern face, full of apprehension towards the man in gray. This man concealed his aura extremely well, and she could not see through his strength.

He blended naturally into the crowd, appearing like an ordinary passerby, yet despite being clearly conspicuous hanging upside down, no one noticed him.

The man in gray suddenly opened his arms and said to Su Ninglong, "No one around can see me, do you know why you can?"

Su Ninglong: "Tell me about it."

Xingyuan's eyes flickered slightly. "Ninglong, what's wrong?"

"There's someone hanging upside down over there." Su Ninglong immediately told Xingyuan the situation. Xingyuan squinted and followed Su Ninglong's finger to find the person hanging upside down, but he didn't see anything.

The fact that he couldn't see her meant that the other person was likely someone with special abilities, and he gripped Su Ninglong's hand tightly as if facing a formidable enemy.

The man in gray ignored Xingyuan and Su Ninglong's conversation, a smile playing on his lips. That smile was like a pebble thrown into the abyss; you could hear it, but you could never reach the bottom.

"You have been chosen."

Su Ninglong froze! "I've been waiting for you for several seconds, and this is what you tell me?"
She believed it even though she had never been an ancestor; she used to say the same thing to her newly initiated disciples.

With such skillful manipulation, he must have fooled countless people.

"Qirui, scratch him, it doesn't matter if he's crippled." Su Ninglong raised her finger, her expression indifferent.

Qi Rui immediately tore through space, exposing the gray-clad man from the strange space.

"Navigator dog!" The gray-clad man's veins bulged. How could such a creature appear in the Starship Building?

A sinister gaze swept over Su Ninglong; only its master could command the lead dog to injure people.

Without hesitation, he risked being scratched by Qirui and pounced on the package on the ground.

Qi Rui's fiery red figure suddenly blurred, and spatial fluctuations rippled in the air.

The man in gray glared menacingly, a dagger appearing in his hand at some unknown time. He aimed precisely at the Qirui that had appeared behind him.

Qi Rui lacks combat experience and doesn't yet know how to control his enemies.

As Qi Rui crashed straight into the dagger, Su Ninglong pulled out the hairpin from the back of her head and threw it away.

The hairpin pierced the gray-clad man's wrist. A normal hidden weapon would at most cause someone to lose their grip for a moment, but Su Ninglong's hairpin was embedded with the golden threads of a giant cockroach, which were then soaked in the venom of a red poison wasp.

It's not fatal, but it can instantly double the pain.

With a clang, the gray-clad man's dagger fell to the ground.

After narrowly escaping death, Qi Rui did not stop his attack. He seized the opportunity to step forward again and scratched the gray-clad man fiercely, his nails digging deep into the flesh of the gray-clad man's neck.

The man in gray grabbed Qirui's tail and threw it away. He stopped picking up the package on the ground and turned to disappear into the spatial rift again.

He had never been so disheveled. The lead dogs were truly detestable battle pets; no creature could escape their claws. Their claws, imbued with spatial power, could always pierce through the enemy's defenses.

Before leaving, the man in gray fiercely pulled out the hidden weapon that had been embedded in his flesh.

Blood instantly drained from his face, and the hairpin crumbled and disintegrated in his hand, turning into fragments—a truly one-time-use hidden weapon.

"Damn beast!" He stared at the broken hairpin in his palm, which had crumbled into dust. After shaking off the remaining gold thread, he couldn't swallow his anger any longer. A sinister smile appeared on his lips as he quickly turned back.

Just as Su Ninglong was about to check the package, the space suddenly distorted, and a pair of iron-like hands grabbed her and pulled her into the space.