It's quite likely that things aren't as complicated as I imagined. A problem that was perplexing thousands of years ago could now perhaps be easily solved with current human technology. It's just that so-called 'common sense' has shackled people's thinking.

Dr. Meng Ji then went on and on about his specific research plan. Chen Gu didn't understand a word and suddenly realized that for people at the doctor's level, 'relatively easy' was an entirely different concept from what he understood it to be.

Chen Gu stayed at the headquarters for most of the day. Only after Dr. Meng Ji had completed all the experiments did he contentedly let him go.

He had just left the headquarters and hadn't even gotten into his car when his phone rang again.

With a certain severity in his voice, Bai Yunpeng said over the phone, "Chen Gu, come over. Tao Tao is here too. There are some things I think you need to know."

Chen Gu felt a sudden thump in his heart. The collaboration between Bai Yunpeng and the Tao Corporation had been facilitated by him. If there were any issues now, it would be difficult for him to explain to Zhao Ji.

Bai Yunpeng gave him the address of the Central Operations Room. It was Chen Gu's first visit to this 'military "brain"' institution, but he had no intention of taking a tour. He followed Bai Xianya, who had come to receive him, matching her brisk steps until they reached Bai Yunpeng's office.

Tao Tao was indeed there too. Although her expression was solemn, she didn't look like there was a problem with the cooperation.

"Marshal Bai, I'm here. What happened?"

Bai Yunpeng gestured for him to sit down and then, with a pull of his hand, a massive holographic projection appeared between the three of them.

This was a very large and advanced military base. Chen Gu took a look. "An underground military base?" Then he noticed some details. "This isn't our style."

He glanced at Tao Tao. "Is this… the mysterious base with military code [JM662]?"

Bai Yunpeng nodded. "We have fully taken control of this base through our cooperation with the Tao Corporation. Our partnership is going smoothly. There's no cause for concern. Additionally, the level of technology within the base is very high and includes some directions we have not yet researched, which is very valuable to us."

Chen Gu let out a sigh of relief. "Then the reason you asked me to come is because…"

Tao Tao interjected, "We've only partially deciphered the language of the civilized beings who built this base. Then we discovered this base seems to have a 'maintenance log' document."

With a tap in the holographic projection, Tao Tao enlarged a section that appeared to be the main control quantum brain room.

"And this log records a maintenance that was carried out eleven years ago."

"Maintenance!" Chen Gu was also very surprised. "Had the builders of this base returned?"

Bai Yunpeng nodded. "It's highly probable. We had always thought that it was a remnant of a civilization that had perished, but what if this civilization hadn't been destroyed?"

"Judging from the level of technology exhibited by this base, it might even be slightly more advanced than ours."

"If they have returned, it would be another Alien Insect Race for all of humanity!"

Chen Gu's expression grew serious. "Do you need me to do anything?"

Bai Yunpeng said, "This matter is of great importance. I will report it upwards, and it may eventually be brought before the highest council of humanity."

The highest council of humanity was somewhat similar to the United Nations of Chen Gu's previous life. However, it was mainly used for coordinating military actions and had been established after the Alien Insect Race emerged. It was an organization whose authority could be described as either tremendously high or, indeed, somewhat negligible.

The four major Star Nations held the dominant voice in it, while the other smaller Star Nations were obsequious yet often duplicitous.

"Due to the special connection between this base and that super lifeform, your pet might help us find other descendants that have returned to this base over the years. This could be a means to decode the secrets of this base."

Chen Gu interrupted him, "Wouldn't it be more convenient to start directly with that super lifeform?"

There was a mysterious connection between the super lifeform and this base.

Bai Yunpeng said helplessly, "It's too late. Qiao Shuangmu and Shangguan Yuxie joined forces and killed that super lifeform the day before yesterday."

Chen Gu: "…"

Bai Yunpeng said with regret, "Just one day earlier. They killed it one day before we discovered the 'maintenance log'…"

Chen Gu nodded. "This is a big issue. Whatever you need me to do, I will cooperate."

"I'm just giving you a heads-up," Bai Yunpeng said. "Don't run around during this time. Once the action plan is approved, you might have to leave at any moment."

Chen Gu muttered, "I would like to run around, but the Valkyrie won't agree."

Bai Yunpeng informed Chen Gu ahead of time, of course, to ensure he was prepared. Dealing with another highly intelligent civilization, one could never be too cautious.

Actually, at this stage, Bai Yunpeng wasn't supposed to disclose these secrets to Chen Gu. His doing so showed he was really looking out for him.

After briefing him, Bai Yunpeng had Bai Xianya escort Chen Gu out. Bai Xianya whispered to him, "There's a bit of good news for you: you may get the pocket-sized Dimensional Cage even sooner."

「...」

No word about the base had leaked out. Even Qiao Shuangmu and Shangguan Yuxie are probably still in the dark, Chen Gu suspected.

Chen Gu meticulously recalled every detail of the battle, then realized there were many suspicious points surrounding the super lifeform.

He called Qiao Shuangmu several times, wanting to ask about the specific process of their slaying the super lifeform, but no one answered.

Chen Gu then turned to Qiao Shuangyi. The chubby fellow responded with complete cluelessness, "My cousin? Didn't he go to hunt the super lifeform? It's normal for his phone to be unreachable. It was a highly confidential operation…"

While Chen Gu was feeling anxious, he suddenly received a call from Mao Yisheng. Mao Yisheng's voice came over the phone, "Brother Chen! Darkray and I have arrived on Capital Star. Where are you? Let's have a reunion in the capital, HAHA!"

Chen Gu smiled, momentarily setting aside the matters of the base. "Name a place, and I'll come find you."

Mao Yisheng chose a rather classy restaurant. As soon as Chen Gu arrived, Mao Yisheng boasted cheerfully, "HEH, it's great to have a rich kid for a boss. I got three months' salary just for reporting in! I'm paying for this meal, Brother Chen. I know you're wealthy, but this is the first money I've earned on my own. You have to let me show off a bit!"

"Don't get cocky, or I might eat you out of house and home," Chen Gu laughed.

Mao Yisheng thought he was joking. Opening the menu, he said, "Order anything you like."

Chen Gu casually ordered two dishes and asked, "How's it going with you? How has the club arranged things for your new season?"

"I'm not sure. The club hasn't discussed it with me in detail yet. I guess they want to wait until the rookie training camp is over to see my performance before deciding."

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