Chapter 2193: Ning Family's Starship Docked

The thought of mind control made Ye Ye's heart skip a beat, as if being gripped tightly by an invisible hand. Zerg? The word kept echoing in his mind, causing his brows to furrow tightly.

However, the system hadn't yet given a definitive answer, and Ye Ye knew he couldn't jump to conclusions based on speculation alone. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down and think through various possibilities.

The scenery outside the car window flew by quickly, but Ye Ye's thoughts seemed to be stuck, always lingering on the words "mind control" and "Zerg". He couldn't help but start to worry about the safety of this freshman assessment. It seemed that this assessment might not be as calm as it seemed.

Not long after, the car arrived at its destination. Everyone got out and walked towards the Ning family's starship docked.

The Ning family, a renowned family in the universe, was renowned for its immense power and vast private fleet. The docking of their starships was undoubtedly a striking sight in the universe.

These starships were not only numerous but also massive in scale. Whether on Venus or on the Ning family's planets, there were sizable starships docked there. Each starship was like a giant steel beast floating in space, emitting a powerful and terrifying aura.

Among the Ning family's numerous planets, there was one called Planet 2, which also had a starship docking station. However, to Ye Ye, this nominally belonging planet seemed somewhat unfamiliar. He knew very little about anything here, and naturally knew nothing about this starship docking station.

However, when the Ning family gave Ye Ye this great gift, the situation changed. Lu Yue and Ye Ye could no longer contain their excitement, and the next day they came here eagerly, wanting to take a close look at the cruiser, which could be called a weapon of war.

When they stood before the cruiser, although it didn't look as impressive as the original HMS Dreadnought, it still gave them a sense of its power. The cruiser's hull gleamed with metallic luster, and its massive guns and various advanced weapon systems were terrifying.

It can be imagined that as long as Ye Ye drives such a cruiser, he can almost walk sideways in the universe. Even when facing some small and medium-sized races, the firepower of a cruiser is enough to deal a devastating blow to them, and it is even possible to carry out genocide.

What was surprising was that the Ning family had generously gifted Ye Ye with such a starship! Even more unexpected was that Ye Ye was planning to use this starship to participate in the freshman assessment!

It was no secret that the Ning family owned a starship docked in the suburbs near Yancheng. Residents living nearby could often witness majestic starships soaring into the sky like rockets, only to disappear into the distant horizon in the blink of an eye.

After a long hour's journey, they finally arrived at their destination. However, Tian Qingtian arrived earlier than them.

The Ning family's starship dock, named Dock No. 1, holds special significance on Venus. Not only is it the Ning family's first starship dock on this planet, but more importantly, it bears witness to the Ning family's development in this universe.

Despite this, this berth was relatively small. Compared to the beautiful starship berth Ye Ye and Lu Yue had seen when they arrived at Planet Seven after being captured, it was only one-fifth the size. The number of starships it could accommodate was also quite limited, at most only thirty or forty.

Berth No. 1 is located in a basin, surrounded by towering mountains, forming a natural barrier. This location makes the berth relatively secluded and difficult to detect. Berth No. 1 is surrounded by high walls, which not only provide protection but also provide a safe patrol area for the Ning family.

From time to time, members of the Ning family, dressed in Ning family attire, could be seen patrolling the walls. Their steps were steady, their expressions serious, and they remained vigilant. These patrols were not only to maintain safety at anchor, but also to demonstrate the Ning family's strength and authority.

"You're finally here, shall we go in now?"

Tian Qingtian looked at the group before her, a trace of doubt welling up in her heart. To be honest, she was somewhat resistant to this place. After all, it was one of the Ning family's major industrial enterprises, and its importance was self-evident. Approaching it rashly could cause serious trouble. If it weren't for Lu Yue's confident tone, she would never have believed that their starship had docked here.

Just after everyone gathered together, Tian Qingtian was still a little skeptical. Her eyes involuntarily fell on Ye Ye. After hesitating for a moment, she finally asked.

"Ye Ye, are you sure your starship is really parked here?"

Ye Ye seemed to see through Tian Qingtian's thoughts. He smiled and nodded, comforting him.

"Don't worry, Mr. Tian, ​​I won't joke about this kind of thing."

At this moment, their movements were noticed by the Ning family guards in front of the No. 1 berth. However, what surprised Tian Qingtian was that after seeing Ye Ye, the guards did not show any defensiveness. Instead, they stood up straight and puffed out their chests respectfully, just like soldiers waiting for their leader's inspection.

This scene made Ye Ye couldn't help laughing. He quickly waved his hand and said.

"Alright, alright, let's go in."

"Okay, let's go in together."

Seeing this, Tian Qingtian felt a little relieved.

"The Ning family should have already prepared the starship, so we shouldn't have too much work to do."

After saying that, Ye Ye took the lead and walked towards the No. 1 berth. Seeing this, everyone hurried to follow. A hint of doubt flashed in Tian Qingtian's eyes, and he followed Ye Ye silently.

Lu Yue naturally observed Tian Qingtian's strange behavior, and his suspicions grew with Tian Qingtian's actions. At this moment, Tong Chengcheng, as if suddenly aware of Lu Yue's gaze, gently tugged at his clothes. Lu Yue turned his head and looked at Tong Chengcheng, who had a somewhat obscure look in his eyes, as if hinting at something.

Seeing this, Lu Yue immediately understood what was going on. He slowed down his pace and fell to the back of the group with Tong Chengcheng. After the two of them had slightly distanced themselves from the others, Tong Chengcheng lowered her voice and asked suspiciously.

"what's the situation?"

Hearing Tong Chengcheng's question, Lu Yue was stunned. He looked at Tong Chengcheng with the same puzzled look, as if he had no idea what Tong Chengcheng was referring to. Tong Chengcheng sighed helplessly, then cast his gaze towards Tian Qingtian, who was not far ahead, and raised his chin slightly, motioning Lu Yue to look over.

Lu Yue followed Tong Chengcheng's gesture and instantly understood what he meant. He also lowered his voice and replied quietly.

"do not know."

Lu Yue knew full well that high-level cultivators were incredibly powerful, their perceptions far surpassing those of ordinary people. He and Tong Chengcheng's whispers would likely be unnoticed by Tian Qingtian. Therefore, he didn't dare say anything more. He simply said, "I don't know," then silently shook his head at Tong Chengcheng, signaling him to stop questioning.

Seeing Lu Yue's performance, she pursed her lips silently, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she did not speak.

Naturally, all of this did not escape Tian Qingtian's perception. Her attention shifted between Tong Chengcheng and Lu Yue. Although she was not interested in what was going on between them, as a high-level cultivator, she still noticed Tong Chengcheng's subtle reactions.

However, now is not the time to explore these things, because they are already approaching the gate of berth No. 1, which is heavily guarded. Tian Qingtian dare not be too presumptuous to release his perception to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two.

Just as Tian Qingtian was thinking about this, Ye Ye had already approached the gate.

"Mr. Ye, we have received instructions from our superiors. The Cang Tian is ready and can take off at any time!"

When the leading guard saw Ye Ye, he immediately took two steps forward, saluted Ye Ye with a serious face, and then spoke.

Ye Ye was stunned when he heard this. He obviously hadn't expected things to go so smoothly, and even the Cang Tian was already prepared. However, he quickly came to his senses and subconsciously nodded to indicate that he understood.

"Okay, thank you for your help. Please take me there." Ye Ye said with a smile, his tone very polite.

"No trouble! It's my duty!"

The guard's voice was loud and enthusiastic, and he quickly made a gesture of invitation, as if Ye Ye and the others were welcome guests. Ye Ye smiled slightly, then stepped into the heavily guarded gate.

As soon as Ye Ye stepped inside, a breathtaking sight unfolded before his eyes. The first thing that caught his eye was a forest of steel, towering buildings interwoven with intricate passageways, creating a powerful visual impact. These buildings weren't ordinary steel structures, but were crafted from an unknown alloy, exuding a cold, hard, and tenacious aura.

Within this steel forest, members of the Ning family, dressed in uniform, bustled about. Their steps were steady and their movements swift, evidently well-trained. Some held various high-tech devices, while others pushed unidentified high-tech machines into elevators leading underground, seemingly carrying out some important mission.

Ye Ye's eyes scanned the surroundings, noticing some weapons fixed to the ground. These weapons were unique in shape and powerful, leaving one in awe of the military might of this base. Everything here exuded a sense of rigor and efficiency, clearly a highly militarized base.

Directly in front of them stood a high mountain, at the foot of which lay a large tunnel similar to a train tunnel. This tunnel was excavated very wide, large enough to accommodate large vehicles. From here, one could walk into the mountain's interior, and the interior of this mountain was actually the main body of the starship docked.

Ye Ye silently followed the guards forward, his emotions mixed. The scale and facilities of this base exceeded his expectations, giving him a deeper understanding of the Ning family's strength. The people behind him displayed a variety of expressions. Some marveled at the base's magnificence, others looked forward to exploring the unknown, and still others seemed nervous and uneasy. Lu Yue was fine; after all, he was a native of the Hope Galaxy and had been there once before, so he had some resistance to these sci-fi creations.

Tong Chengcheng and the others were completely stunned by the scene before them. Although they had personally experienced the grandeur of the space station in the simulation chamber, they knew it was merely a virtual scene. Yet, at this moment, they were so visibly strolling through a scene that could only be seen in science fiction movies on Blue Planet, and it was impossible not to be deeply moved.

Tong Chengcheng, a tech enthusiast, was particularly thrilled when he saw this scene. His eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, and his saliva practically dripped. He couldn't help but imagine how thrilling it would be if he could one day dock on such an outrageous starship!

Unlike Tong Chengcheng, Tian Qingtian seemed relatively calm. She silently observed her surroundings, seemingly showing a keen interest in the Ning family's starship's docking. Her gaze swept over every detail, as if she wanted to deeply imprint everything here in her mind. If the situation allowed, she would even want to immediately pull out her laptop, capture this awe-inspiring scene, and send it to...

When everyone entered the tunnel, they thought they would be shrouded in darkness, but in reality, the opposite was true. The light inside the tunnel was unusually bright.

As they moved along the track, they gradually discovered that there were various starships docked here. These starships were of different shapes, some were frigates, they were well-equipped and obviously used for protection and defense; some were offensive starships, their weapon systems were powerful and terrifying.

However, due to its proximity to Yancheng, there were only a handful of starships used for military purposes. In contrast, there were more resource-oriented starships, such as mining and transport vessels. These starships were primarily responsible for collecting and transporting various resources and were crucial to the development of a family's power.

As they continued to walk deeper, a starship suddenly caught their attention. This starship was incredibly large, a virtual giant compared to the others. Its unique design and flowing lines gave it an air of immense power.

Tong Chengcheng and Tian Qingtian, with their sharp eyes, spotted the massive starship from afar. They couldn't help but stare wide-eyed, stunned by the sight.