Chapter 1955: The Ubiquitous Silicon-Based
Jiangnan was currently holed up in the Noah Estate cultivating, but the Starry Sky Network had completely exploded!
Just as the audience who had eaten the poisoned pumpkin had anticipated!
Jiangnan crushed Nuoman, taking down nine Bose bodies without a scratch in a zero-damage one-versus-nine, and the battle video from the Tianze Arena leaked!
It was being wildly shared on the Starry Sky Network, already surpassing the Black Street and spreading throughout the entire Thousand Stars City!
In an extremely short time, it even spread to other star domains!
Everyone now knew that there was a dark horse summoner from the Abyss Clan, who, at a level below Star-Breaking, crushed nine Star-Breaking Bose bodies!
It had already become a hot topic for casual conversation, combined with the recent buzz about the upcoming Black Mark Assembly!
The battle video had even gone mainstream!
The comments below were going crazy!
Anonymous: "That's the second most wanted fugitive in history, Jiangnan, right? He's been blowing up lately? So fierce? One vs nine? Nuoman can't handle it? Even after using his domain, it got broken?"
"Deserving of the dark horse title. In that case, Bose bodies don't seem all that tough, do they?"
(￢_￢) "Hah~ Are you blind? Those Bose bodies didn't replicate any other races' abilities. If they added abilities from other races, Jiangnan would have had no chance!"
(ꐦ°᷄3°᷅) "Pfft, you're all talk. Summoner abilities are rare to begin with. How many races have abilities that can counter spatial powers? I think even if Nuoman and the others had replicated, it would have been the same!"
The comment section had all kinds of opinions, but most chose to remain anonymous, since the topic involved Bose bodies and was sensitive.
"Either way, this time the Bose race's face is being slapped hard. As a branch of the Holy Star and the son of a Star Lord, this Nuoman's ability really isn't up to par? He's such a waste!"
"If it weren't for him being a Bose body, he might not have even made it off the arena!"
Late into the night, the discussion on the Starry Sky Network continued.
Nuoman even mobilized his own power, trying to stop the video from being forwarded and spread.
But it was useless!
The video had spread through Thousand Stars City in such a short time, even reaching other star domains!
If there wasn't someone behind the scenes fanning the flames, it would have been absolutely impossible!
Right during the prelude to the Sequence War, the impact of this matter on the Bose race's image was incalculable!
In a room at the Black Starview Hotel on Black Street, Nuoman crushed his smart brain in frustration.
(ꐦ°᷄益°᷅)و҉ "Dammit! How can it not be removed? In such a short time, everyone knows?"
"If my dad finds out, he'll skin me alive!"
Kunta wiped cold sweat from his forehead.
(･ˇ益ˇ･٥) "The largest operator behind the Starry Sky Network is the Silicon-based. This must be their doing."
"But compared to that, young master, it's best if you don't go back to see the Star Lord until your horn grows out!"
Nuoman ground his teeth, walked to the mirror, and carefully examined his forehead.
This only made him more annoyed. After so long, even with his full effort to regenerate, not even a tiny horn bud had grown?
The glazed horn on top of the head was the pride and face of the Bose race!
If he walked out with a bald forehead, how was that any different from a young lady going out without clothes?
(ꐦ▼皿▼) "Damn Jiangnan! I'll make you pay! I must defeat you with my own hands, win back everything I lost! Just you wait!"
[From Nuoman: Resentment +1009!]
While he was still fuming, the door opened, and a Bose subordinate brought someone in.
"Young master Nuoman! The vice president of the Starlight Alliance, Holy Angel Shaye, requests an audience!"
Nuoman was startled. (•︠益•︡✡) "Shaye? What does she want with me?"
Shaye stood at the door, sporting a swollen sausage-like lip, her figure somewhat gaunt.
꒰ঌ(*˚⊖˚*)໒꒱
As soon as she saw Nuoman, she struggled to suppress her laughter, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.
After all, a hornless Bose body was truly strange!
She bowed her head. "Shaye! Greetings to young master Nuoman~"
Nuoman frowned. (✡◔д◔ิ) "I've seen you a few times. Was your lip always this... sexy?"
Shaye's smile froze instantly.
[From Shaye: Resentment +1008!]
(̿▀̿⊖▀̿̿)̄ "N-no, nothing. Don't mind it. I've been brushing my teeth a little more often these past few days."
Previously, when Jiangnan sold the antidote, she got wind of it and sent someone to buy several doses.
She had just finished detoxifying before coming to see Nuoman.
Because while detoxifying, she had watched the video from the Tianze Arena!
Nuoman casually grabbed a cap and put it on his head.
"What do you want? Something about the Starfall Round Hall business?"
Shaye smiled. "No. This time I've come to discuss the matter of Jiangnan."
Nuoman was cold. (￢益￢) "Oh? Are you here to mock me too? A mere angel dares to..."
Shaye quickly shook her head. "No, no! I'm here to help you! Don't you want to get rid of Jiangnan, that thorn in your side?"
"Jiangnan not only robbed my Starlight Alliance of cargo but also has two angels' lives on his hands. He and I have deep grievances."
"He's on the Tiantang Zhijing kill list. As they say, an enemy of an enemy is a friend."
Nuoman propped his chin. "Go on."
Shaye chuckled lightly. "Right now, the Bose race is in the spotlight, and you have a spirit contract with Jiangnan. It's not good to openly target him."
"If you do, all ten thousand races will think you disrespect the duel spirit contract and treat the Sacred Law Council's law as nothing."
"But you can't swallow this resentment either, can you? The Tiantang Zhijing can help you get it out."
Nuoman raised an eyebrow, his eyes lighting up. He had to admit, Shaye spoke to his heart.
If he didn't get this out, he wouldn't feel satisfied, and it wouldn't do justice to his horn!
But making a move on Jiangnan would violate the spirit contract and give others a handle.
"So why don't you just go after him directly? Why come to me? I still want to defeat him with my own hands, make him know that my Bose race is not to be messed with!"
Shaye's mouth twitched. This Nuoman was really naive. Too innocent!
"Killing with a borrowed knife is still a kind of defeat, isn't it? Do you just want to watch the video spread and everyone talk about your shortcomings?"
"Better to kill Jiangnan and let the world know that being too arrogant has no good ending. Kill the chicken to scare the monkey. That way, the public outcry will naturally pass."
Nuoman was immediately swayed.
Thinking of Jiangnan's dark face, the more he thought about it, the angrier he got.
(ꐦ͡°益͡°) "You've successfully piqued my interest. Just tell me what I need to do."
Shaye smiled brilliantly. "Since the Bose race can't make a move easily, let the Tiantang Zhijing be the knife."
"But the forces on Black Street are too obstructive, and that dead woman Yueli has been protecting Jiangnan."
"In this situation, the Tiantang Zhijing really can't make a move. Could you borrow the Bose race's power to put pressure on Black Street, make them mind their own business?"
"That way, Jiangnan alone will be easy to deal with. What do you think?"
Nuoman curled his lips into a smirk.
(￢৺￢✡) "A good idea. Leave it to me. But there's one condition."
"I want to see Jiangnan struggle in despair and the expression on his face as he kneels and begs for mercy."
"Going against me has only one outcome: death!"
The two exchanged glances and shook hands, their cooperation sealed.
...
Meanwhile, on the streets outside the Noah Estate, the flow of people continued.
Every now and then, mechanical species and load-bearing robots passing by would cast their gaze toward the Star-Gazing Room in the estate.
Architectural obstructions meant nothing to mechanical species.
Even the surveillance cameras on Black Street nearby had turned to face the Noah Estate, recording and monitoring around the clock.
For the Silicon-based, as long as they wanted to investigate, there were almost no secrets under this starry sky.
All data was transmitted back to the terminal database for analysis.
Physiological structure, behavioral habits, and every other piece of information were scrutinized without missing a thing.
...
The next evening, Yueli once again dressed up elaborately and arrived on time for the appointment.
The pitch-black Jiangnan, of course, happily ran out to go on a "date" with Yueli.
Today's Jiangnan was even more charming than before, and his level had already reached Dao Heaven Four Stars.
With unlimited burning of star source energy blocks for cultivation, his level had shot up like a small rocket, hadn't it?
Yueli, who had been full of anticipation, immediately pulled a long face when she saw Olivia following Jiangnan again.
She swished her tail. ↜(⃔っ`~´C)⃕ "Why did you bring her along again?"
Olivia: (´-﹏-`；)
I don't want to come either, okay?
But Boss Nan insisted on dragging me out shopping. What can I do?
(๑◔﹏◔ิ๑) "I-I'd better go back and play mahjong with Brother Yeyuan and the others."
Originally, Yeyuan had also clamored to go out for a stroll, but Jiangnan lured him with a mahjong machine, and now he was playing mahjong with Ai Jiang, Mo Mo, and the others in the room.
Jiangnan glared. (･`～･´●) "What mahjong? Playing with you is utterly boring with no challenge!"
"Stay close to me! I feel uneasy without you by my side!"
Olivia: (ﾉ)﹏(ヾ) "Ugh~"
Her face was completely red.
˚‧º·(˚˃﹏˂)‧º·˚ "Idiot! Fool! Stinky Boss Nan! What kind of words are those!"
Yueli: ↜(⃔っ◦`~´◦C)⃕ "Hmph!"
Jiangnan grinned. "Let's go. More people make a date more fun!"
With that, he took Yueli's right hand and Olivia's left hand, charging toward Black Street.
It wasn't that Jiangnan insisted on bringing Olivia; he needed her today.
After all, according to his calculations, today's date should be quite lively.
(￢⇀￢◕) "ATM! I'm going shopping at the market. Aren't you coming with me?"
Wen Ge: !!!
(´థ益థ)ﾂ "Coming, coming! Wait for me! Don't go wasting incense beads, you hear?"
[From Wen Ge: Resentment +1008!]
You little brat! Just you wait! If I ever catch a chance, I'll make you pay!
...
At the same time, in the Star-Gazing Room, a cleaning robot knocked and entered the room.
It began changing the sheets and cleaning, as was its daily routine.
As soon as it entered, it saw Xing Cheng, Ai Jiang, Mo Mo, and Yeyuan sitting around a mahjong machine, playing.
Xing Cheng's intelligence wasn't enough for mahjong, but she was quite good at eating sesame paste.
A bunch of Teletubbies stood behind her, giving advice.
(｡･ˇ～ˇ･) "Block! Two bamboo!"
Yeyuan laughed. (◕՞ټ՞) "Four circles!"
Ai Jiang pushed her tiles forward. ᥬ(｡ᵒ̴̶̷ωᵒ̴̶̷｡)᭄ "Boom! Mahjong! Little win!"
Yeyuan was furious. (ꐦ°᷄益°᷅) "Why do you always just get little wins? You've already won over a hundred rounds! Are you peeking at our tiles? Let's go again, let's go again!"
As he spoke, black smoke emanated from his body, completely blocking his tiles.
Ai Jiang looked smug. Peeking at tiles? She wouldn't stoop to cheating.
But playing mahjong against an AI? Did they really think they could outsmart her machine brain?
Everyone focused on the game, paying no attention to the cleaning robot.
The robot diligently cleaned, finding several short black hairs on the pillowcase, and sucked them up as usual.
After cleaning, it left the room, but instead of returning to the cleaning room to standby.
It pushed a garbage cart out of the Noah Estate and arrived at a recycling station.
A crystal test tube popped out from the robot's chest and was thrown into the garbage cart.
Then it silently returned to the estate.
Not long after, a mechanical species passed by the recycling station, grabbed the crystal test tube casually.
Inside the tube were three black hairs.
Its mechanical eyes flickered.
(〃⊡–⊡) "Acquired three hairs from Jiangnan. Will be sent to the particle transmission station for transfer to the Anti-Life Biology Laboratory for biological race classification and analysis."
"Laboratory staff, please acknowledge receipt and analyze the DNA helix structure as soon as possible. Encrypt the data and transmit it to Lord Miao Ke for review."