Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 171 Mystery
Morgan remained expressionless, his eyes shifting between light and shadow.

With Victor gone, the atmosphere in the council hall plummeted, and both Mark and Jingnan felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

But what puzzled them most was not knowing what had happened.

Brain transplant surgery?

Did the city lord just say that word?
Wasn't the city lord's teacher the first city lord? The first city lord may have had a brain transplant, but what does that have to do with Bai Yuetian?

"Lord City Lord."

Mark took a deep breath and continued, "This shows that this ground force attaches great importance to Bai Yuetian. If something happens to Bai Yuetian on the lighthouse, the situation will likely become very serious."

Morgan remained silent.

He rested his chin on his left hand and tapped the armrest lightly with his right index finger, making a continuous tapping sound.

Jing Nan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Lord City Lord, the navigation command center has spotted a grassland from the air. It doesn't seem to be polluted by the Mana ecosystem, and there are signs of human activity. Should we have the hunters go down there again when they have time?"

Morgan paused for a moment, then shook his head.

He replied, "We can't let the hunters carry out exploration missions any longer in the short term. The lighthouse's current resources won't last much longer. The hunters' next mission will require them to search for supplies for the lighthouse."

Jingnan hesitated.

She whispered, "If that grassland really hasn't been ecologically polluted, we might be able to carry out Old World production activities there, completely solve the Lighthouse's food problem, and the hunters won't need to go out for food anymore."

Morgan sighed, "Mark the location on the map first, and then let the hunters check it out when they have time."

“That grassland might be the base of the ground forces discovered this time. I’d love to find out more, but the Lighthouse’s resources are really tight. Right now, the hunters have to serve to alleviate the Lighthouse’s resource shortage.”

Jingnan fell silent.

At this point, Mark chimed in: "The ground forces are very friendly to us."

"Perhaps we can drive the lighthouse to the vicinity of the grassland and send a three-person team down to check the situation. Even if something unexpected happens, losing three people will not affect the hunters' next mission."

Morgan gradually frowned.

He said in a deep voice, "We don't even know if they are the same human forces. Besides, even if they are the ground forces we've been in contact with, they may be harboring malicious intentions, but they just haven't shown them yet."

Two seconds later, Max said, "If we can't send people to explore, we can also use Bai Yuetian's connections to directly inquire with the ground forces we've contacted this time. They should be able to tell us some information."

"How many days did Bai Yuetian spend at the Lighthouse?" Morgan said expressionlessly. "He's not a Lighthouse person, and he's not trustworthy."

Mark was silent.

After being repeatedly rejected, Mark was a little confused.

He looked at Morgan with a puzzled expression.

On the lighthouse, if we're talking about who treats Bai Yuetian the best, there's no doubt it's Morgan.

Morgan even broke the three laws of genetic testing, using the fact that the genetic testing had never made a mistake before, as an excuse to change Bai Yuetian's identity to that of an upper-class citizen.

This is simply an overwhelming favoritism!
Later, Bai Yuetian also received special meals at the city lord's standard, along with Erica.

Even department heads don't get this kind of treatment!
There was discussion within the Hunters that Morgan might know Bai Yuetian.

Some even speculate that the two were childhood friends; after the disaster, the wealthy young man went into hibernation pods, while the poor boy boarded the lighthouse, rose through the ranks, and eventually became the city lord.
But now, Morgan's attitude is strange.

Mark racked his brains.

The city lord's change seems to have occurred after he heard the name Bai Yuetian.

Strange, did the city lord not know Bai Yuetian's name before? Then how did he address Bai Yuetian?

It can't be Shangmin 1012, can it?
Mark was bewildered, and the mystery in his mind deepened. "Alright, continue your report. After you're done, you can go back and rest," Morgan said.

Mark and Jingnan exchanged a glance.

The two continued their report, and after a few minutes, they finished. The recorder, Gao Deng, who had been notified long ago, arrived late.

"I apologize, Lord City Lord."

Gordon said sincerely, "The encryption level of data in the old world is higher, and the encryption level of data in Jiuchuan City is even higher. I went through some necessary procedures, which took time."

Morgan nodded slightly.

He looked at Mark: "You've just been through a life-or-death battle. Go back and get some rest. The Lighthouse needs you to make more contributions."

“Yes, Lord City Lord.” Mark gave Gordon a deep look, then turned and left.

Morgan then said to Jingnan, "Jingnan, although you didn't participate in the battle, you still worked hard. Go back and rest."

"Thank you for your consideration, Lord City Lord." Jing Nan bowed to Morgan and turned to chase after Mark, who had deliberately slowed his pace.

The two stood side by side, silent.

Until you leave the corridor and enter the elevator.

"Have you noticed? The city lord seems to have some hostility towards the name Bai Yuetian?" Jing Nan asked.

Mark nodded slowly: "I felt it, but it doesn't seem to be directed at the person, it's just the name."

"It seems that the city lord did not know Bai Yuetian's name before, or he thought that Bai Yuetian should not be called Bai Yuetian. If he is called by this name, then there is a problem."

Mark's brows were furrowed.

He still can't figure out the key to it.

He's good at leading teams to collect supplies and fight against the Devouring Beasts.

But when he thought about the intricacies of human relationships, his head felt buzzing, as if he had been slapped by a two-jawed beast.

"correct!"

Mark had a sudden inspiration: "After Bai Yuetian returned from his first mission, he asked me to find the recorder, Gordon. Just now, the city lord also summoned the recorder, Gordon. They must both want to confirm something."

Jingnan was slightly taken aback.

"What are you trying to confirm?" she asked, looking puzzled.

Mark paused for a moment: "What do you think?"

He stumbled upon Bai Yuetian, Gordon, and Elon having a small meeting in the office, but he didn't ask any questions.

He felt that Bai Yuetian would not harm the lighthouse, and if there were any secrets he needed to know, Bai Yuetian would tell him himself. It would be presumptuous for him to ask.

Jingnan looked at Mark and sighed helplessly.

I think?
I'm the navigation director at the lighthouse, and I've only met Bai Yuetian a few times. What insightful opinions do you expect me to offer?

Mark sensed the strangeness in Jingnan's eyes.

He hesitated and said, "I don't know what they want to confirm, but Professor Elon might know."

"Bai Yuetian, Gordon, and Professor Elon have had a secret meeting. Gordon is in the council hall, so it's not convenient to ask Bai Yuetian directly. We can ask Professor Elon first."

(End of this chapter)