238: people? Just experimental materials!

"Yes, animals, unique and rare animals." Lin Yang nodded.

He suddenly remembered that Academician's dream task (two) was to collect animals that had become extinct on Blue Star or animals from other planets.

Since he was here, he might as well pick some up.

Mo Sang immediately said, "Apologies, esteemed Sir, if you are looking to purchase slaves, you need to go to the slave market. We do not provide slaves here."

"Slaves?" Lin Yang was a bit confused by Mo Sang's words, and then couldn't help but emphasize, "I'm talking about animals, not slaves!"

But to Lin Yang's surprise, upon hearing this, Mo Sang also showed a somewhat bewildered expression and bowed, saying,

"Again, apologies, esteemed Sir, do you not mean rare racial slaves when you speak of unique and rare animals?"

"...Racial slaves?" Lin Yang's heart trembled.

He had already emphasized that he needed animals.

But in Mo Sang's understanding, he believed Lin Yang needed rare racial slaves.

At this moment, Lin Yang suddenly felt a chill run straight to his head.

Because from Mo Sang's expression, he could tell that Mo Sang subconsciously believed that the animals he spoke of referred to racial slaves.

Animals, in Mo Sang's mind, were defaulted to be slaves!

This discovery made Lin Yang's scalp tingle!

"System, System, what is going on?" Lin Yang did not reply to Mo Sang, but directly called out to the System.

Mo Sang's words had given him a bold and somewhat horrifying thought.

But he wasn't sure.

He was afraid that if he opened his mouth to ask, he would expose some of his own issues.

"Host, in advanced civilizations, races of lower civilizations, no matter how special or not, are considered animals to them, they are high-level animals used for viewing."

The System's answer instantly sent a chill through Lin Yang's heart.

Indeed!

He had guessed correctly just now!

It wasn't that Mo Sang couldn't understand his words, but rather that for Mo Sang, there was no concept of a true animal at all!

He didn't believe that someone from an advanced technological civilization would purchase low-level beasts in the true sense!

This was terrifying!

"So, in the cosmic civilizations, are the weaker parties, even their entire races, enslaved?" Lin Yang's heart trembled.

"Yes, Host, the universe is indeed this cold and cruel."

"Does that mean that if I hadn't successfully stopped Solo before, then all of humanity on Earth would also become animals in the eyes of these advanced technological civilizations?" Lin Yang took a deep breath.

"It's regrettable, Host, although I don't want to discourage you, the fact is indeed so. Furthermore, the weak humans on Blue Star, in the eyes of some special advanced technological civilizations, don't even qualify as slaves; they can only be called low-grade materials."

The System, however, spoke even more astonishingly again.

"Low-grade materials, what exactly does that mean?" Lin Yang's breathing began to become slightly heavy.

"Host, as you can see, in peak Level 3 technological civilizations, a large amount of work can already be perfectly replaced by Robots. So what value do you think ordinary, weak humans, who need food, get sick, and cannot work 24 hours a day, can provide for them?"

The System did not answer directly, but instead asked a rhetorical question.

And this rhetorical question made Lin Yang's scalp explode.

In an instant, hundreds of thoughts flashed through his mind.

The System's words about being just low-grade materials kept impacting his heart.

Yes, compared to these advanced intelligent Robots, ordinary humans indeed had no advantage whatsoever!

Then, why did Solo want to abduct humans from Blue Star?

At this thought, Lin Yang felt a chill run through his body.

He thought of the most terrifying possibility.

"Sys... System, could it be that Solo abducted humans to... to..." A few words appeared in Lin Yang's mind, but he found it hard to utter them.

The System seemed to know what he was thinking at that moment and said directly:

"Yes, Host, it's exactly as you thought. Solo abducted humans from Blue Star to use their bodies for experiments, various biological experiments, human experiments, blood experiments, genetic experiments, and all sorts of cruel experiments you can imagine now, and those you can't yet imagine!"

"And these experiments require a large number of living subjects, preferably complete living subjects. That's why Solo previously used deception, wanting to get Blue Star's humans to willingly enter the transport spaceship as much as possible, rather than suppressing them."

"Because a complete body is the most valuable and most precious, especially a body in good psychological condition. Otherwise, even if a finger is missing, the price can be instantly discounted!"

"Just as I thought!"

Lin Yang's fists clenched tighter.

At this moment, all his previous doubts were answered.

He had wondered more than once why Solo didn't directly attack Blue Star but kept using deception.

Now, the truth was out.

Only this truth was extremely cruel!

Ordinary humans were not even considered slaves, but could only be called experimental materials!

This made Lin Yang, while furious, also thoroughly feel the cruelty of the law of survival in the vast and cold universe!

"Host, the System detects your heart rate accelerating and your mental state is slightly agitated. Please recover as soon as possible to avoid exposure."

As if sensing Lin Yang's current abnormal state, the System immediately issued continuous reminders.

Lin Yang took two deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down. He stopped talking to the System and looked at Mo Sang, saying, "Manager Mo Sang, where is the slave market?"

Since he had coincidentally asked about it, it was very necessary to go and see the condition of slaves in an advanced technological civilization.

Mo Sang had actually sensed that Lin Yang's state had inexplicably become somewhat abnormal for a moment, but before he could even ask if he needed help, he heard Lin Yang's question and immediately replied:

"Esteemed Sir, the slave market is in another district. Here are the coordinates for the slave market, already marked for you."

"Thank you." Lin Yang glanced at the holographic map coordinates and had the System record them.

"You're welcome, it is Mo Sang's honor to serve you," Mo Sang said repeatedly, then suddenly looked around and lowered his voice, saying,

"Esteemed Sir, if you need to purchase special racial slaves, Mo Sang suggests you go to the black market. Slaves there are usually 20% cheaper than the official slave market, and sometimes the quality of slaves is even higher than in the official slave market."

"Oh?" Lin Yang immediately looked at him in surprise, also lowering his voice, "Aren't you from the official market? You're actually suggesting I go to the black market?"

Mo Sang maintained his smile: "Providing you with the best service is also Mo Sang's duty."

"Heh heh, interesting." Lin Yang scrutinized Mo Sang with interest, then withdrew his gaze and did not press further.

Mo Sang certainly had a reason for saying that.

Perhaps it was because he collaborated with people in the black market, or perhaps there was another reason.

However, this was indeed an option.

Of course, to be cautious, he asked the System.

"Host, going to the black market to buy slaves is indeed a good choice. This Mo Sang did not lie; some items in the black market are indeed cheaper than in the regular market."

"Then why didn't you say to go directly to the black market to buy weapons before?" Lin Yang blinked slightly.

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