This game is so weird!

"The scan has confirmed that the liquid in these three sealed containers is indeed Im Energy."

"Moreover, it is an extremely concentrated form of Imm energy, which can be basically identified as the source of Imm energy or one of the sources. At the same time, this Imm energy has a much higher activity than previous samples, and it has shown a strong aggressiveness towards organisms when it is not observed."

Vera projected three 3D projections of metal canisters into the air. The outer shells of the projected metal canisters were blurred, revealing the movement trajectory of the Im energy contained inside.

Despite being placed on a flat surface, the Im Energy from the three sealed containers all clung to the walls of the containers in a similar manner, tilting towards the player's location. Liquid would occasionally slide down, while new liquid would surge up along the container walls.

"Holy crap!!!"

Black Duck was horrified. "I almost fell into these things before?"

Suddenly, a bunch of indescribable images flooded my mind: liquid tentacles, slimes... It's one thing to watch these things for fun in games, but who could stand it if it actually happened to them!

The other players were also terrified. Er Miao, who had the strongest reaction in the ruins, was now the calmest, but his aversion to Im Energy had increased even more.

Li Ang frowned and asked Er Miao, "This is of great importance. Please tell us again about the cave, its location, and what happened, in as much detail as possible."

A few minutes later, Li Ang breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the entire story of the exploration of the ruins.

Fortunately, it's not the worst-case scenario.

There were no living creatures in the ruins, and the leaked Im energy has been contained, so there is no major danger for the time being.

However, the intensity of underground exploration needs to be increased to find any existing relics, especially leaked ones, as soon as possible and reseal them.

Thinking of this, Li Ang didn't have time to think about the connection between Sera and Scar Star. He walked to the side and contacted Xiao Yin, the captain of the bio-engineered guard, to prepare to send a large number of troops to monitor the underground cave where the ruins were located, to reinforce the ruins door that Er Miao and the others had sealed, and to deploy detection instruments to monitor the leakage of the ruins in real time.

In addition, the Orcish suicide monsters suspected of being infected are also preparing to issue quests through the guild.

While it's virtually impossible to capture them, with a hefty reward offered, it's still possible to get players to scan them before they self-destruct.

After doing all this, Li Ang turned to the players and said, "Everyone, this is an extremely important clue that has a great impact on our subsequent development plan for the rescue base."

"We need to adjust our future relief strategy, shifting our focus from war aid to energy aid and biological and chemical defense."

"Thank you for your assistance, explorers. As the first team to discover this problem, we will open the plantation to you ahead of schedule as a reward."

"Now, you can establish plantations on Sera or Scarface and experience the entire process of agriculture, from planting and harvesting to processing and selling your products. You can even upgrade your plantations to unlock employee positions and hire other explorers, nomads, or other aliens as employees to participate in plantation construction. I hope you are satisfied with this compensation."

The Vera people who heard this were dumbfounded. Isn't it normal for people to beg others to set up businesses on planets? But you're doing this, not only do you not spend any money, but you also give the right to set up a business as a reward to explorers who have made significant contributions. Won't you get hanged on the communication tower by the explorers?

It's important to understand that under the centralized rule of an empire, the explorers on a planet are most likely the planet's strongest fighting force.

After all, the Empire does not allow overly powerful local forces to emerge in its subordinate star systems. The "pay-to-do" employment relationship of the Explorers is a good solution. This is why the Explorer Guild can become an Empire-level cosmic organization, with strength that even surpasses many large star system powers.

"Plantation? A new game mode? Yay!!!"

Under Vera's blank stare, the explorers, who should have been rebelling against the oppression of the guild's management, cheered. Even the only woman among them jumped up with joy.

No, sis.

Have you been brainwashed?

Or are you guys hired by the guild to put on a show for me because you think my salary is too high? I'm already being very cheap, there's only one gold-level researcher at this price!

Watching the players excitedly thank Leon and skip out the door, completely ignoring the three highly valuable sealed jars still on the research table, Vera felt her worldview, which she had painstakingly built up since birth, crack.

Where did you find such a great explorer?!

If the explorers on our planet were this easy to talk to, I could build my own research institute.

Wait, I have a research institute now, and I think I also have the quota to issue tasks to these explorers.

Thinking about it this way, Vera laughed foolishly.

"Hey! Hey!"

After the player left, Li Ang, who had been talking to Vera for a long time, realized that Vera hadn't listened at all and was still just grinning foolishly.

"Ah! President, what did you say?"

Vera snapped out of her daze, patted her face, and quickly apologized, "Sorry, I was just spacing out."

I can't afford to lose such a great job just because I'm daydreaming. I've only been here for less than a month and I've already produced new research results, and I'm even the first author. Where else can I find a job like this?

"Never mind," Li Ang shook his head helplessly, "Contact Vice President Yue Qing and upgrade the biochemical protection level of the laboratory within three days."

"I will return to Scar Planet as soon as possible, bringing back the Orc samples, Im energy, and these special samples."

"Also, please ask Elder Yue to have the guild make preparations in advance. The Development Division will be inspecting this area soon, so the guild must not cause any problems."

Upon hearing that the Pioneer Division was on patrol, Vera's expression froze, and she stammered, "Pioneer...pioneer...pioneer, what are they patrolling for?"

Li Ang looked at Vera with surprise. Was this girl so shy?

"The exploration mission at the pioneering base is complete. They've come to inspect it and upgrade the base's authorization. From now on, our pioneering officer will be the pioneering governor!" After saying that, Li Ang glanced at Vera. "Go and make the arrangements. Don't forget those two things."

After saying that, Li Ang paused for a moment, then continued, "If you don't want to meet with the Development Division, then I won't invite you."

"Really!?"

Vera, who was taking notes, looked up excitedly, "Thank you, President, you're the best!"

Meanwhile, Ye Yu breathed a sigh of relief as she walked out of the guild's underground staircase—she had finally handed over those three hot potatoes and no longer had to worry about accidentally breaking the seal and losing her test qualification.

"By the way, everyone, who should post something on the forum tonight?"

The white cat, the black duck, Little Black, and Little White looked at each other without saying a word.

Posting on forums? That's too much trouble.

Seeing this, Er Miao sighed and facepalmed. "You guys are so lazy. I'll organize it and post it tonight."

"Hey! Second Sister Meow is so awesome!" Old Bin from the battlefield shouted, attracting the attention of the homeless people and cyborgs in the hall.

"Get out!" "Yes, ma'am! Hahahaha!"