Chapter 2164 Aliens?

Los Angeles nights are as quiet as a sleeping beast, especially in the second half of the night, when everything is completely still, as if time has stood still. Compared to other cities where nightlife only begins in the latter part of the night, this place feels like a completely different world.

Ning Xiangtong changed into loose, everyday clothes and a black windbreaker, slipping out of her home like a ghost in the night, taking advantage of the cover of darkness. However, surprisingly, her mobility was completely different from the awkwardness she had displayed at home just now. Despite her heavy pregnancy and bulging belly, Ning Xiangtong's steps were unusually brisk, as if she had no burden at all.

Even more astonishing was how she cleverly avoided all the surveillance cameras in the complex, moving through the shadows like a ghost. Finally, with a single, graceful leap, she flew over the nearby wall like a flying swallow, her movements flowing like water, all in one smooth motion.

If Ye Min witnessed this scene, he would probably be stunned and unable to believe that the woman in front of him was his gentle and weak wife Ning Xiangtong who spoke in a low voice.

After leaving the complex, Ning Xiangtong's figure vanished into the vast night like a shooting star. Her speed was lightning fast, and each time her feet touched the ground, they made a crisp sound, leaving a trail of mysterious footprints on the ground. Her steps were steady and powerful, even faster than some cars with the accelerator fully depressed at full speed.

In just over ten minutes, Ning Xiangtong had already successfully reached her destination, a mountain range. This was the famous scenic spot in Luocheng, Laojun Mountain.

At this time, many night hikers were still packing up their equipment on the street. Although it was late at night, the foot of the mountain was not quiet. However, Ning Xiangtong's purpose in coming here was obviously not to climb the mountain.

She searched around for a while and finally found a relatively secluded and deserted place. Then she walked straight up the mountain along the forest path without hesitation.

The path was winding and surrounded by dense woods, making it seem a bit eerie. But Ning Xiangtong seemed very familiar with the road conditions here. She walked steadily without any hesitation or hesitation.

Before long, Ning Xiangtong arrived at a small farmyard. It was a small compound, consisting of a single-story house and a courtyard. There were no vegetables or chickens growing in the courtyard, and from the outside, it looked like a place that had been abandoned for a long time.

However, when Ning Xiangtong pushed open the gate and walked into the yard, she discovered that there was actually a different world inside.

She walked to the bungalow with ease, and without even knocking, she pushed the door open and walked in. Inside, there were no living facilities, and it was empty, with only a cement floor.

However, right in the middle of this seemingly ordinary cement floor, there was a small tunnel that could accommodate two people at the same time. Ning Xiangtong was not surprised at all. She walked down without hesitation, as if she had already known the existence of this tunnel.

The moment Ning Xiangtong stepped into the courtyard, something surprising happened. The once conspicuous courtyard vanished without a trace, as if by magic. In its place, a lush forest appeared, as if the courtyard had never existed.

It was obvious that there was some clever concealment scheme that made it difficult to detect the true location of the yard.

As she continued walking forward, she discovered that the walls of the tunnel were inlaid with an unknown type of crystal. These crystals emitted a brilliant white light, illuminating the tunnel and giving it a mysterious and magical feel.

At the end of the tunnel, Ning Xiangtong saw a cast iron door. The door looked quite heavy, but when she reached out to pull it, it opened effortlessly.

The door slowly opened, like a passage to an unknown world.

When the door was fully opened, a whole new world appeared before her eyes, and the meaning of the existence of this courtyard was finally revealed.

The secret room beneath the courtyard was now brightly lit, illuminating every corner. Although it was small, only about a hundred square meters, it was decorated with an unusual warmth.

Soft sofas, neatly placed TVs, and even a small kitchen and bathroom. Everything here is no different from an ordinary family residence.

And just as she stepped into the secret room, a voice suddenly rang out.

"You came?"

"Well, you said there was a special situation? What happened? Something went wrong with the escape ship?"

Ning Xiangtong turned her head suddenly and her eyes fell on the source of the sound.

A man in a black robe stood not far away. His hood had been lowered, revealing his face, which had been covered by the black robe for a long time. However, he was still wearing the black robe, giving off a mysterious and majestic feeling.

In stark contrast to the gentle expression she wore at home, Ning Xiangtong's face was filled with coldness and dignity when she arrived, as if she were a completely different person. Furthermore, her brows betrayed a hint of dissatisfaction with the black-robed man for interrupting her normal life.

"Here's the thing."

Lu Ming noticed Ning Xiangtong's change in mood, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. This young lady's temper has really changed drastically since coming to Blue Star, becoming somewhat unpredictable.

Lu Ming briefly explained the general situation to Ning Xiangtong, then quietly observed her reaction. Sure enough, Ning Xiangtong's eyebrows slightly furrowed, clearly expressing some concerns about the situation.

"Where's the escape ship?"

She asked bluntly, a hint of urgency in her tone.

Lu Ming quickly replied.

"I've already put the escape ship back into the sea. The basic energy system has been activated, and the concealment device has been activated. With Blue Star's current level of technology, it should be undetectable."

His voice was calm and confident, and he seemed very sure of his arrangements.

"The escape ship was suddenly activated, and some energy leaked out. This caused quite a stir, and attracted many people to investigate. Fortunately, China also sent people there, otherwise it would have been difficult to hide it from other countries! Those satellites were really troublesome, but fortunately, the final result was not bad, it was just a minor accident."

Lu Ming said this lightly, then changed the subject and told Ning Xiangtong the details of Su Wei and Wu Yuan.

Ning Xiangtong was stunned as she listened to Lu Ming's account, her face filled with astonishment. Lu Ming had actually kidnapped two high-ranking leaders of the Kaijiang Army? Thanks to Ye Min, Ning Xiangtong had some understanding of the Chinese military's structure. When she heard the couple's identities, two figures immediately flashed through her mind. No way?

"Where are they now?"

Ning Xiangtong asked hurriedly.

"He was unconscious in the room, but he should have woken up by now."

Lu Ming raised the corner of his mouth slightly and looked at Ning Xiangtong with a half-smile, as if he was a little surprised by her reaction.

Ning Xiangtong's expression turned a little ugly. She glared at Lu Ming and spoke in a somewhat stiff tone.

"Take me to see it."

Ning Xiangtong finally realized that Lu Ming hadn't contacted her for so long, but had suddenly contacted her because he had discovered the escape ship! This escape ship was crucial to their plan and absolutely could not afford to fail. However, due to the special and sensitive identities of the two people, silencing them directly would undoubtedly cause an uproar in China, which would obviously be extremely detrimental to their plan.

After careful consideration, Lu Ming decided to take the two men back first and then ask Ning Xiangtong what to do. So, the two of them walked to the door of the nearby room. Lu Ming cautiously stood in front of Ning Xiangtong and gently pushed the door open. At the same time, he secretly stimulated the blood and energy in his body, allowing it to flow quietly throughout his body, just in case.

After all, although these two people were tightly bound by blood and energy chains, no one could guarantee whether they had awakened. If they suddenly attacked, although Lu Ming did not think they could pose any substantial threat to him, if Ning Xiangtong was injured, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, Lu Ming's worries didn't materialize. The moment the door opened, they saw that the two men, though conscious, were still bound to the bed by the blood-energy chains, showing no sign of loosening. Even more amusing, they were staring at each other in bed, seemingly at a loss as to what to do.

Hearing the door open, Wu Yuan and Su Wei subconsciously turned around. After seeing Lu Ming's true face, they were stunned at first.

So young?

When Wu Yuan's gaze fell on the person behind Lu Ming, her brows furrowed slightly. She had never seen this person before; they were a complete stranger. However, Su Wei's reaction was somewhat different. A hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, as if he had some vague impression of this woman with a large belly, clearly about to give birth.

"It's you guys..."

Before Su Wei could ask, Ning Xiangtong broke the silence. Her voice was calm and firm, as if she had already understood the situation.

Hearing Ning Xiangtong's words, Lu Ming was obviously stunned. He quickly turned around and looked at Ning Xiangtong. Ning Xiangtong nodded at him expressionlessly. Seeing this, Lu Ming hesitated for a moment, but finally waved.

Following Lu Ming's action, the blood chains that had tightly bound Wu Yuan and Su Wei instantly dissipated like smoke.

"I know you have a lot of questions,"

Ning Xiangtong looked at Wu Yuan and Su Wei and said slowly.

"But I'm sorry, I may not be able to answer all of your questions."

Although her tone was gentle, it revealed an attitude that could not be questioned.

"Our plan is of paramount importance, even directly related to the safety of Blue Planet. Since you have seen the escape ship today, and we don't have the ability to intercept memories, you only have two options."

Ning Xiangtong said with a serious expression.

She paused and continued.

"First, we will keep you under house arrest here until our plan is fully completed. But don't worry, we won't harm you in any way. It's just that during this time, you'll probably be trapped in this room, unable to contact the outside world. I can't guarantee the duration of this plan; it could be a year, ten years, or even longer."

As Ning Xiangtong finished speaking, the room fell into a dead silence. The two men were clearly shocked by this sudden situation and were at a loss for words. For a moment, they didn't know how to respond.

After a long while, Wu Yuan came back to her senses and murmured.

"This... How can this be possible? I can't communicate with the outside world and can only stay in this small room every day. Isn't that worse than death? And Ziwu is..."

Having said this, Wu Yuan suddenly stopped and did not continue.

And Su Wei also spoke.

"What's the difference between this and jail? It's even worse than jail! I'd rather die!"

Obviously, they could not accept the first option proposed by Ning Xiangtong in any way.

But the second choice made them a little confused, and their mood also sank to the bottom.

"What you mean by not being able to be on Blue Star is..."

Su Wei asked in a hoarse voice.

"I'll tell you part of our plan, so you know exactly what we're doing. After we reach a consensus, we'll send you away from Blue Star to carry out other missions."

Ning Xiangtong said without thinking.

"This is not negotiable."

As if he was afraid that Ning Xiangtong would be soft-hearted, Lu Ming added another sentence.

"We join you."

Wu Yuan's voice was clear and firm, as if she had no hesitation at all. Her eyes fell directly on Su Wei, as if telling him not to act on impulse.

"Wise choice."

Ning Xiangtong's voice was gentle and steady, revealing a convincing power. Her words seemed to contain some profound meaning, making people wonder what their so-called "plan" was.

"Don't worry, once you know what our plan is, you won't be so resistant."

"This concerns the lives of nearly 10 billion people on the blue planet."

Ning Xiangtong continued, her eyes sweeping over Su Wei and Wu Yuan, revealing a hint of confidence.

However, at this moment, Su Wei seemed to be extremely curious about them. He could not suppress his inner doubts and finally asked.

“Are you aliens?”

Su Wei's question was like a flash of lightning that streaked through the night sky, leaving Ning Xiangtong and Lu Ming stunned. Aliens? The term was both familiar and unfamiliar to them.

Looking at the two people's astonished expressions, Su Wei immediately explained.

"That starship is definitely not something that can be manufactured by Blue Star technology."

His tone was firm, as if he was completely sure of his judgment.

Lu Ming didn't know how to answer this question.

"Never mind. You can say yes, and you can say no. We are actually all human, but we were not born and raised on Blue Star. We left Blue Star thousands of years ago and are descendants of humans from the Lingxiu period."

Ning Xiangtong shook her head slowly, finally broke the silence and answered.

But this answer completely stunned Su Wei and the others.

Descendants of humans from the Lingxiu era?