Chapter 2168 What does the Ning family want to do?

Memories gradually receded like a tide, and Wu Yuan's thoughts slowly returned to reality. She sat there quietly, as if still immersed in that distant past, unable to extricate herself.

Ning Xiangtong, who was standing aside, looked at Wu Yuan, and a complex emotion welled up in her heart. She shook her head gently, deciding not to interrupt Wu Yuan's recollection and let her stay in her thoughts for a while longer.

What exactly was Ning Xiangtong and Lu Ming's purpose in going to Blue Star? This question had been lingering in Wu Yuan's mind, but in reality, the information she knew so far was quite limited. In other words, knowing too much would not do her any good.

The Ning family's plans for Blue Star date back hundreds of years. The people and events involved are a vast and complex mystery, difficult to grasp. No matter how you look at it, this is an adventure filled with unknowns and risks.

However, it is undeniable that Wu Yuan and Su Wei played a very important role in the Ning family's plan and made great contributions to it. Especially Su Wei, who risked his life to go deep into the enemy's interior. This courage and determination is really admirable.

As the instigator of all this, Ning Xiangtong sometimes felt a little guilty towards Wu Yuan and Su Wei. After all, they were all involved in this storm because of his plan.

"Ugh……"

Wu Yuan's thoughts seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, slowly breaking free from the vortex of memories. Her eyes were a little blurry, as if she was still immersed in a moment in the past. After a long moment, she sighed deeply, and her sigh revealed an unspoken worry.

"The person I feel most sorry for right now is my daughter..."

Wu Yuan murmured, her voice filled with self-blame and helplessness. Her brows furrowed slightly, and a look of pain appeared on her face, as if she was remembering something that made her heartbroken.

Ning Xiangtong couldn't help but raise an eyebrow when she heard this. She had obviously not expected Wu Yuan to suddenly mention her daughter, which surprised her somewhat. However, Ning Xiangtong did have some understanding of Wu Yuan and Su Wei's family background on Blue Star. After all, they were backed by powerful families like the Su family and the Su Yan family, so their backgrounds were undoubtedly prominent.

Moreover, because Ning Xiangtong was married to Ye Min on Blue Star, she knew a little about Wu Yuan's background. However, that was all she knew, because she and Lu Ming had always kept a low profile on Blue Star.

The origin of all this began with their initial discovery of the lifeboat. Its sudden appearance was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, sending ripples ripple after ripple. The impact of these ripples far exceeded people's imagination.

Liu Xinghua, hailed as one of the most courageous leaders in modern Chinese history, possessed astonishing ability and decisiveness. From mere vague clues, he could roughly deduce the causes and consequences of a situation and swiftly implement the most appropriate and timely response. His insight was truly astonishing.

When the news of Su Wei and Wu Yuan's death spread, and many people mourned, Liu Xinghua had already begun a series of actions against the Heling Sect. These actions covered many aspects, including but not limited to comprehensive investigation of the Heling Sect, strict surveillance, and clever infiltration.

To accomplish these tasks, Liu Xinghua dispatched a large number of military personnel to penetrate the Heling Sect, which had not yet undergone a "slimming down" operation and whose internal structure was relatively bloated and full of mixed elements. These military personnel were like hunters hiding in the shadows, silently observing the Heling Sect's every move.

What was even more unexpected was that Song Rouhan, who had ascended to the position of deputy leader in a very short time, had her true identity discovered by Lu Ming and Ning Xiangtong from the very beginning - she was an insider planted by Liu Xinghua in the Heling Sect!

However, to allay Liu Xinghua's concerns and ensure the integrity of the plan, Lu Ming chose to turn a blind eye to these matters. Furthermore, he generously provided Song Rouhan with a large amount of educational resources for their experiments. It's no exaggeration to say that Song Rouhan's research capabilities significantly boosted their plan, indirectly contributing to its success.

Because of this, and with Ye Ye's birth, Ning Xiangtong didn't participate in any of the Heling Cult's actions in the following days, instead handing over all matters to Lu Ming. She herself lived a peaceful and stable life in Luocheng, which lasted for twenty years.

Because of this, she knew very little about Wu Yuan's daughter. Those twenty years were undoubtedly the happiest time in Ning Xiangtong's life, full of beautiful memories.

"Wait a little longer, we'll be able to go home soon..."

Ning Xiangtong sighed softly, then comforted Wu Yuan.

After hearing Ning Xiangtong's words, Wu Yuan also nodded.

However, unexpectedly, the fate between Ye Ye and Su Ziwu had already quietly come together due to some coincidences. Not only did they get married, but Su Ziwu even came to Qimingxing and even hid under their noses, and all of this was still kept in the dark by them.

"Are you sure the demons and insects are really going to lose their temper?"

Wu Yuan asked suspiciously.

Ning Xiangtong answered with certainty.

"That's pretty close. Look at Qimingxing, especially the growing influence of China. Talented people are emerging like mushrooms after rain. This is not only putting increasing pressure on the demons and insects who oppose humanity, but even those races that were originally neutral or even friendly to humanity are starting to feel uneasy."

She paused and then continued.

"This freshman assessment is undoubtedly a perfect opportunity for them to strike back at humanity and create a rift between the old and new generations of humanity."

Ning Xiangtong's words made Wu Yuan's expression grow even more serious. After all, training an excellent starship pilot is no easy task. Putting aside the difficulty of training a starship pilot, the training of cutting-edge technical personnel, such as those responsible for drawing star maps and operating fire control systems, requires a significant amount of resources and time, and also requires a certain level of talent.

It's important to understand that in today's age of generally increasing human lifespan, those in their forties and fifties are merely considered the beginning of youth, while those in their seventies and eighties represent the golden age of life, the perfect time for striving and striving. Furthermore, it's not uncommon for humans to live to be 150 years old. Furthermore, even high-level body cultivators are capable of surpassing the 200-year mark, not to mention the pillars of the top body and spirit cultivation professions.

Against this backdrop, while some Starfleet academies still adhered to the policy of admitting students annually based on college entrance exam scores, the overwhelming influx of outstanding talent into the Huaguo Starfleet Academy forced many other academies to change their strategies, adopting a three-year or even five-year intake system. After all, the resources required to train students were substantial, and for many academies, this had become an unbearable burden.

Therefore, if any errors or confusion occur during this year's freshman assessment, the impact on China would be extremely severe. Not only would this result in massive casualties, but it would also trigger a crisis of trust and severely damage China's prestige. So, what role does the Ning family play in this impending chaos? Have the Chinese leadership been informed of this news in advance? These questions raise serious concerns.

Wu Yuan didn't dare to think about it too much. Of course, in the case of asymmetric intelligence, it was useless for her to think about it.

"What are you going to do with Ye Ye? Just leave him like this?"

Wu Yuan suddenly turned the topic to Ye Ye, seeming to be quite concerned about his situation.

Ning Xiangtong raised the corner of her mouth slightly when she heard this, revealing a disapproving smile. She rolled her eyes and said lightly.

"Him? Who can defeat him?"

Ning Xiangtong then explained in detail, "This guy never suffers a loss. As his parent, I only need to help him eliminate those 'extra factors' that he's completely unable to resist. As long as those old guys don't get involved personally, I don't believe anyone can let him suffer a loss."

Ning Xiangtong's tone was full of confidence, as if she was fully confident in Ye Ye's ability. She continued.

"Besides, the top brass in China are no pushovers! They're all incredibly shrewd. How could they possibly let things get out of hand? Even if chaos does occur, the real perpetrators who threaten the students' lives will surely be stopped. After all, these students are the future pillars of our country. How could they possibly be allowed to take such a risk?"

Ning Xiangtong paused for a moment, as if thinking about something. After a while, she continued thoughtfully,

"Perhaps this was arranged deliberately, hoping to hone these new students through the enemy. After all, the experience provided by mock tests is completely different from that provided by real war. Only by experiencing true life-and-death trials can these students grow faster and become true elites."

Although Ning Xiangtong's tone hinted at helplessness, anyone with eyes wide open could see that she was quite satisfied with Ye Ye's abilities. After hearing what Ning Xiangtong had said, Wu Yuan couldn't help but reconsider her thoughts. The more she thought about it, the more she felt Ning Xiangtong was right. After all, Ye Ye not only possessed a powerful resource like star fragments, but also had the support of cruisers provided by his biological mother... So, those small fry who had been deliberately released wouldn't likely pose much of a threat to Ye Ye.

"Okay, let's just wait and see. Some of the problems left over from history are about to surface. China's system is simply too bloated. It's really time for reform."

Ning Xiangtong waved her hand casually, clearly not intending to continue discussing this relatively sensitive topic. However, just as she uttered the last sentence, Wu Yuan keenly caught the frightening glint in Ning Xiangtong's eyes.

At this moment, Wu Yuan couldn't help feeling a little scared, and she thought to herself.

What exactly does the Ning family want to do?