# Chapter 2192: Born Human, I Am Truly Grateful
After the meeting concluded, Wen Ge and Yang Jian set off together on the journey back to Taoyuan Star!
Although he had displayed divine might at the meeting and crushed the Bose and Silicon-based races' hopes of sanctioning Dimensional Star Navigation, Yang Jian couldn't feel the slightest bit happy. He seemed somewhat distracted.
Compared to what Jiangnan had suffered in the Ming He Death Prison, what did his own efforts even amount to?
Seeing Yang Jian in a daze, as if his very soul had been lost, Wen Ge couldn't help but try to console him.
"Don't worry too much. At least humanity has gained a foothold through Dimensional Star Navigation, and the original plans have all been smoothly realized.
Besides, Jiangnan might not even be in danger. At worst, he's just suffering a little.
Tiffany said all that just to rattle you, to force humanity into doing something rash. Once you act, they'll have an excuse to strike at you.
At a time like this, you absolutely cannot make mistakes. Don't mind me saying this, but you should understand this principle. Even if Jiangnan were here, he wouldn't want to see such painstaking plans destroyed in an instant. Otherwise, wouldn't all his suffering have been in vain?"
Yang Jian took a deep breath and looked up at the brilliant starry sky stretching endlessly above.
"Wen Ge... do you know why humans are called humans?"
Wen Ge frowned, puzzled. "Why bring that up?"
"Tell me why?"
Yang Jian narrowed his eyes, his gaze reflecting the starry sky, filled with unwavering determination.
"I believe that human nature is the most complex and contradictory thing in this world. Filthy yet pure, greedy yet selfless, rational yet impulsive.
I can see through people's hearts, but I cannot fathom human nature. I am rational. I know when to do what, what is right, and what is wrong.
But humans always make mistakes in pursuit of certain things. I too can be impulsive. There are things I know are wrong yet still must do. And at times like that, right and wrong no longer matter.
That is human nature! That is humanity! I am grateful to be born human."
Wen Ge frowned at Yang Jian, a foreboding feeling rising in his heart.
Yang Jian turned his head and grinned. "Do you know? If Jiangnan really dies, truly dies in the Ming He Death Prison... then this starry sky will witness humanity's true madness.
He, Jiangnan, is worth that much to humanity! He has protected humanity countless times. Now it is humanity's turn to protect him. No one will back down.
I sincerely hope Jiangnan is safe. That would be best for everyone."
Yang Jian had already prepared a series of plans. Negotiate with the Netherworld Race. Use the dimensional war to pressure the Sacred Law Council.
Kidnap the relatives and friends of various major powers to exert pressure. Send people disguised as other races to commit crimes and infiltrate the Ming He Death Prison for rescue. That was just a small part of his plans. There was so much more...
For the past three months, Yang Jian's mind had never stopped working.
No matter the cost, he would get Jiangnan out. Now that humanity's Dimensional Star Navigation was online and their foothold was stable, things couldn't get any worse. Yang Jian had already prepared for a long-term operation.
And there were only three days left until the plan was to be executed.
Wen Ge broke out in a cold sweat. Yang Jian was dead set on getting Jiangnan back!
He had clearly underestimated Jiangnan's importance to humanity.
Neither he nor the Sacred Law Council, nor humanity for that matter, wanted to see that scenario unfold, did they?
Yang Jian narrowed his eyes and smiled.
(⌒◡⌒ꐦ) "No rush, the time hasn't come yet. As for Jiangnan's specific situation in prison, I'll have to trouble Brother Wen Ge to find out."
Wen Ge sweated profusely.
(•́ω•̀٥) "Easy enough, easy enough..."
All squinty-eyed guys are monsters. With that, he quickly atomic-transported away. Damn! Please don't die on us, Nan Shen!
If you really die, humanity will go completely berserk!
Yang Jian's smile gradually faded. Hopefully, I won't need to use the plans I've prepared.
Otherwise, don't blame me if my hands get dirty!
Jiangnan's "All Talk" squad had been making quite a stir in the Chiyang Star Domain, and Yang Jian had been keeping an eye on it.
During this period, of course, they couldn't let the Bose or Silicon-based races catch any of Jiangnan's handles. That would only harm him.
This was the bare minimum. With Yang Jian handling the rear, Jiangnan could rest assured.
Now it all depended on whether Jiangnan could pull through. Based on the intelligence received so far, it seemed he probably couldn't.
If he couldn't, then Yang Jian would have to do it himself.
...
Meanwhile, at the Bose Star Domain Holy Temple!
Di Chou had watched the entire meeting broadcast live, his face dark as thunder.
He had anticipated that the launch of Dimensional Star Navigation couldn't be stopped, only delayed.
But he hadn't expected humanity to pull it off in such a short time. They had still managed to snatch food from his bowl.
Looking at the intelligence the Netherworld Race had sent back, Di Chou's patience had completely run out.
Seeing humanity thrive in the starry sky made him uncomfortable. It was time to get ruthless.
So he immediately sent a holographic communication to Youming. Although the Minghe Star Domain blocked all energy, even horn-to-horn communications couldn't get through, a dedicated ultra-frequency photon signal base station could still establish contact. But each communication was extremely costly.
Meanwhile, in the Ming He Death Prison warden's office, Youming, who had been looking worried, was startled when he saw it was Di Chou calling. Why would Di Chou contact him directly? He quickly answered.
In the office, Di Chou's holographic projection materialized.
(⌒ꇴ⌒*) "Hahaha~ Old friend! Long time no see! How I've missed you!"
He immediately launched into pleasantries, enthusiastically hugging Youming.
Youming forced a dry smile. "It has been a while. Why don't you come visit me here?"
Di Chou's mouth twitched.
(￢ㅂ￢) "Don't joke with me. Your place is not exactly hospitable, haha..."
Hell no! Go into the Minghe Star Domain? Hand over my life to you? How desperate would I have to be?
Di Chou looked around the office.
(꒪△꒪‧̣̥̇) "Wow~ your office is a bit shabby, isn't it? How can a Star Devourer of the Netherworld Race work in a place like this?"
Youming's face darkened. Shabby was an understatement. The walls were cracked, the ceiling sagged as if it might collapse at any moment, and the entire office was crooked and tilted.
It was a miracle it hadn't fallen down yet. At least it was better than the prisoners sleeping in the corridors.
As for the door? The damned door had been taken away long ago because he always had to make dramatic exits. The door was inconvenient.
Youming smiled bitterly.
(⁼̴ㅂ≠٥) "Forgive me. It's been neglected for years. Poor conditions, nothing I can do about it. After all, I have many people under me who can't even eat their fill or stay warm."
Di Chou teased, "Come on, Brother Youming, don't play poor with me. We send you plenty of resources every year.
And this time, we've promised you even more, haven't we? As long as you handle things well, the resources will keep coming."
Youming laughed along. "Of course, of course. Brother Di Chou is generous!"
But inside, he was cursing up a storm. Screw your "support"! If you wouldn't let us leave the Minghe Star Domain, how else would we survive without your handouts? Drink the northwest wind?
Putting on an air of generous charity, Youming wanted nothing more than to punch Di Chou in the face. But he had to keep up the smile.
Di Chou's expression turned serious. "How are things progressing? Has Jiangnan spilled what you wanted to know?"
Youming's eyes flickered. He let out another bitter laugh. "Not yet. If he had, I would have sent it to you already. I've been sending you photos regularly.
Jiangnan is the toughest nut I've ever cracked. We've used every trick in the book. We've flayed him alive, crushed every bone in his body, and he still won't talk.
After all, he knows that once he talks, he's as good as dead. But as things stand, even if he's alive, he's worse off than dead."
Di Chou's lips curled into a smile at the corners. Just imagining Jiangnan suffering such torment made his entire body tingle with pleasure.
But his eyes showed dissatisfaction.
"Still haven't gotten anything? It's been three months, Brother Youming. I have to say, the Netherworld Race has been dragging its feet this time.
If this continues, maybe you'll only get half of the resources I promised."
Youming's eye twitched. "Elder Brother, you can't blame me for this. That kid Jiangnan has a hard mouth. What can I do?
Maybe you could give it a little more time. Perhaps one day he won't be able to hold out and will spill everything."
Di Chou waved his hand dismissively and sneered. "Enough! If he won't talk, then let the secrets rot in his belly along with him.
If it's a secret that's destined never to be obtained, just pretend it doesn't exist. Whether it's the method for creating black holes or transplanting glass horns, all of it will disappear with Jiangnan's death.
The starry sky will keep turning without him. My patience has its limits."
Youming's heart tightened. He put on a serious expression. "Elder Brother, do you mean..."
He drew his hand across his throat in a cutting motion.
Di Chou's lips curled into a sly smile.
(๑¯ิ↼¯ิ) "You understand me well. But before we take his life, we need to squeeze out every last bit of his value.
Humanity's Dimensional Star Navigation is already online and gaining momentum, eating into our market share along with the Silicon-based race. We've been looking for an excuse to sanction them.
You can film some cruel interrogation footage and then 'accidentally' let it leak into the starry sky. Given Jiangnan's importance to humanity, they won't stand by and watch him suffer.
Once humanity takes action, we'll have our handle. Maybe some of Jiangnan's close friends will even try to break him out of prison.
If those who come to rescue Jiangnan fall into your hands..."
Youming grinned. "Then we can use those weaknesses to pry open Jiangnan's mouth. Maybe we'll finally get the secrets he's been hiding."
Di Chou smiled in satisfaction. (͡°͜ʖ͡°)☛ "Brother Youming, you read my mind. Make one final attempt. Either way, we won't lose.
After this, whether we succeed or fail, there's no need to keep him alive. You know what to do. Make it look like an accident.
Humanity relies on the Black God's backing and has repeatedly ridden roughshod over my Bose race. It's time to make them taste heartache."
Youming's eyes flickered. "Elder Brother, an excellent plan!"
Bullshit, did I say that?!