Cannon fodder in the Interstellar

This world is an interstellar world with highly advanced technology. Familial relationships between people do not necessarily rely on meeting fate and then going to a hospital to test DNA, as they do on Earth.

In this world, when a person registers for an identification number, their genetic sequence is stored in the national database. Someone like Hua Deqi, with his status, would certainly have many opportunities to access the genetic database of the people of the Gus Empire. Therefore, it is not surprising that he would know about her existence through this means.

This also explains why she has received such good treatment and why there are secret guards hidden in the shadows protecting her—something that ordinary people cannot achieve. Captain Lin definitely does not have the capability to do this at the moment.

Because Ruo Manni is not truly naive, she understands that Hua Deqi, knowing her identity and still silently providing her with various privileges and protection, isn’t doing so to harm her, regardless of his reasons for being so discreet.

Moreover, after meeting him, Ruo Manni could clearly sense a positive feeling from Hua Deqi.

Thus, not only is Ruo Manni unafraid of facing Hua Deqi alone, but she is also somewhat looking forward to it. After all, there are quite a few things she wants to know, and if she can resolve them in such a subtle and quiet manner, all the better.

Seeing how Hebrew Adam was wary of Hua Deqi, treating him like a dangerous beast and unwilling to let him speak with her alone for fear that she would suffer a loss, Ruo Manni felt grateful for his protection of his companion. Not wanting him to continue making things difficult for Hua Deqi, she spoke up, “Captain, don’t worry, I’m fine.”

Hebrew Adam looked into Ruo Manni’s gentle yet firm eyes and decided not to insist further. Ruo Manni was not a weak or indecisive person; on the contrary, she was quite cunning and smart. It wouldn’t be easy for Hua Deqi to trap her or trick her into something.

Moreover, his relationship with his brother had now changed significantly, and Hua Deqi’s attitude toward him had also transformed. There would be no targeting or unjust accusations from Hua Deqi, especially as long as Ruo Manni wasn’t involved.

Besides, he would be right outside the door, ready to intervene at any moment if something happened.

When Hebrew Adam, the Second Prince, nodded, even Doctor Paul didn’t dare take things lightly, not to mention the school doctor. As for Sheila, who might dare to speak up in front of Hebrew Adam due to their status as classmates, she became as quiet as a quail in front of Hua Deqi. With that, the crowd quickly cleared the room.

After the door to the treatment room closed, Ruo Manni saw Hua Deqi raise his hand and press a button on his collar. She felt everything around her become blurry as if the two of them were enclosed in a transparent bubble.

Ruo Manni didn’t feel nervous; instead, she curiously glanced at the button on Hua Deqi’s collar.

Seeing the curiosity in her eyes, Hua Deqi smiled and said, “This is a miniature jamming device. I don’t want our conversation to be overheard by others. If some of what I’m about to say gets out, it could have a very negative impact on you.”

Ruo Manni sensed a hidden meaning in Hua Deqi’s words.

“Do you know that your reckless behavior this time resulted in very serious injuries? You almost damaged your foundation. The school doctors have assessed that you will need two to three years of recovery, during which time you won’t be able to cultivate at all,” Hua Deqi said.

To Ruo Manni, damaging her cultivation was akin to damaging her life. Her eyes widened in shock. She hadn’t realized the consequences would be so severe. If…

Wait! No, there was no “if.” She was very sure that her current state was quite good. Not only had her cultivation not stalled, but her warrior level had also advanced from the early stage of level four to the middle stage. It was impossible for it to be as Hua Deqi described…

Ruo Manni didn’t think Hua Deqi would lie to her, so that meant someone else had healed her. Was it that old man from earlier? The way Hua Deqi spoke suggested that the person was connected to him. Did he bring that person here?

“The First Prince has two doses of a potion potent enough to cleanse and transform one’s body. He gave one dose to the Second Prince, which created the current Second Prince. It turned a young man with average potential into the greatest genius seen in hundreds of years. Think about how extraordinary this potion is. Even more extraordinary is that within five years, under the lingering effects of this potion, not only does the user’s cultivation potential gradually increase, but their cultivation progress also becomes twice as effective with half the effort. As long as they work hard enough, their cultivation level will soar as if they were on a spaceship,” Hua Deqi explained slowly.

Ruo Manni suddenly realized that the reason why Hebrew Adam’s situation was so different from the novel was due to the First Prince. She had always suspected that the Second Prince’s significant change might be because he was reborn, but even now, she hadn’t reached a conclusion.

So it turns out that it was the First Prince who changed Hebrew Adam’s fate, creating a powerful future variable. The Second Prince is not a reincarnated person after all.

In the novel, the First Prince never did such a thing. The Second Prince remained a playboy.

Therefore, the real-life First Prince is different from the one in the novel. At the very least, the novel never mentioned the First Prince acquiring any extremely valuable potions or plants…

“This kind of treatment is only for the protagonist of a novel.”

Thinking of this, Ruo Manni remembered that in the novel, Mina-Olli once gained an opportunity on a cliff. Before coming here, Ruo Manni had thought about trying to take advantage of it, but before she even set foot on the island, she had completely forgotten about it.

Now, everyone had already crossed the cliff, and she had no idea if Mina-Olli had received her protagonist’s opportunity.

But why was Hua Deqi telling her this? Ruo Manni recalled that Hua Deqi mentioned there was another dose in the First Prince’s possession, and her heart stirred…

“After we discovered your existence, His Highness ordered Saint Dr Paul to begin refining the potion based on your cultivation potential and traits. After you were injured this time, he personally ordered me to bring it to you and administer it. Last night, I personally fed it to you,” Hua Deqi said softly.

This huge windfall came crashing down on her, and Ruo Manni was dazed for quite a while before she finally understood what it all meant.

Ruo Manni remained silent for a long moment before asking in a muffled voice, “Why are you treating me this way?”

“There is no such thing as hatred without reason, nor is there love without cause in this world.”

“You should know the reason,” Hua Deqi continued. “To be honest, if it weren’t for this particular connection, this potion would never have been given to you.” Confirming that Ruo Manni was aware of her own identity, his gaze softened, not wanting to frighten her.

“The First Prince and I noticed you on the day the War Realm opened. However, the Gus Empire is currently in a period of turmoil, with hostile forces lurking in the shadows, specializing in assassinating people with high cultivation or great potential.

When your cultivation potential was revealed, it already attracted the attention of these people. But because of your apparent status as a commoner, which doesn’t pose a significant threat to this nation, they didn’t go into much trouble. Moreover, from Topaz Star to the Imperial Capital Star, you have always been under our protection, so they couldn’t find you, allowing you to remain safe. However, if your true identity is exposed, those forces might perceive you as too great a threat and specifically plan to assassinate you.”

As he spoke, Hua Deqi’s brows furrowed slightly. Regarding this problem, because they couldn’t grasp any pattern of the enemy’s origins, there was no immediate way to resolve it.