160: Cohens' message

“Teacher, what about me?”

A Zhi, who had been watching eagerly from the side, couldn’t hold back any longer when he saw Su Xia successfully get extra points. He quickly moved closer, his eyes sparkling with hope, looking at Li Yang with anticipation.

“Alright, alright, look at how eager you are, I’ll give all of you extra points.”

Li Yang laughed heartily, a hint of openness in his eyes.

“However, A Zhi, your performance this time was still slightly inferior to Su Xia’s, so you definitely won’t get as many extra points as her. Don’t mind it, okay?”

Li Yang was not a stingy person. In his opinion, both Su Xia and A Zhi had indeed contributed to this operation. Giving them extra points was merely a favor that cost him no actual benefits. On the contrary, he could use this opportunity to further strengthen his relationship with them, so why not?

“Yay!”

Hearing that he would also get extra points, A Zhi immediately beamed with joy, his eyes narrowing into slits.

He knew in his heart that most of the planning and execution of this operation had been handled by Su Xia, and he had mostly just participated. He was already satisfied with getting any extra points, so he wouldn’t quibble over the amount.

“Su Xia, since the matter of extra points has been settled, what are your plans next?”

Li Yang turned slightly, his gaze falling on Su Xia, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in his expression.

“Teacher, after this period of operation, we have successfully established a foothold among the Evil Path Sects.”

Su Xia’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she eagerly shared her plan.

“So my next step is to instigate them to join forces with us to wage war against The Righteous Sects, letting these two factions fight each other, and then we will profit from it in the end.”

“Hmm, good idea.”

Li Yang nodded, a look of approval in his eyes.

“Alright, if you need any help during the execution, don’t hesitate to ask me.”

“Yes, Teacher! Don’t worry, with your words, I feel even more confident.”

Su Xia responded respectfully, her tone full of gratitude and determination.

At this moment, Li Yang felt incredibly relaxed.

Originally, the task arranged by his superiors was for him to be the main force, with Su Xia, A Zhi, and Wang Gang as support.

But since they were so proactive and willing to take on the main responsibility, he might as well let them. He only needed to silently support them from behind, control the overall situation, and assist when necessary. He believed this “game of chess” would develop in the direction they expected.

“Beep, Speaker Coens has sent a message.”

The AI’s broadcast clearly echoed in Li Yang’s mind.

After dealing with Su Xia and A Zhi’s matters, Li Yang was fully immersed in researching how to further improve the abilities of Gene-Modified Warriors.

This sudden message notification made him pause slightly, and his movements stopped accordingly.

“Coens?”

Li Yang murmured softly, a wave of doubt rising in his heart.

“Why is he looking for me? Could it be that there’s some tricky problem in the Milky Way Galaxy?”

Filled with suspicion, Li Yang quickly operated the AI to check the message from Coens.

“Inspector Li, please return to the Galactic Administrative Center Department. There is an important matter that needs to be discussed in person.”

Just a short line of text, but it made Li Yang’s brows furrow unconsciously, and his confusion deepened.

Although he was not currently in the Milky Way Galaxy, Division Commander Neil had always been stationed there. Normally, Division Commander Neil would be fully capable of handling general affairs.

What kind of crucial matter required him to personally return?

“Forget it, looking at this situation, the matter must be significant.”

After a moment of thought, Li Yang secretly decided to go back first. It was also a good time, as the fleet in this Subspace, with no resource replenishment, had consumed a considerable amount of various energy resources and needed to be restocked.

Indeed, although they had access to Planet A’s resource conversion channels, the ratio of converting low-grade resources into high-grade resources was ridiculously high and extremely costly.

Moreover, the upgrade and maintenance of weapons and equipment for the Gene-Modified Warriors also required a large amount of resources, and the fleet’s resource reserves were already starting to become tight.

“Pa’er, go call A Zhi, Su Xia, and Wang Gang.”

Li Yang issued the command through the communication channel.

“Yes, Captain!”

Pa’er’s response came from the communicator... Not long after, Wang Gang rushed over, not even having time to change his clothes, which were covered in experimental stains.

There were too many things waiting for his in-depth research in the laboratory. If Pa’er hadn’t personally come to convey Li Yang’s summons, he really didn’t want to leave the laboratory, which was filled with experimental equipment and precious samples.

“Do you need us for something?”

Wang Gang asked first, panting heavily.

Su Xia and A Zhi followed closely behind him, their faces also showing expressions of doubt.

“I called you this time because I have an important matter that requires me to leave temporarily.”

Li Yang’s gaze swept over the three of them one by one, saying with a serious expression.

“So, during this time, the operations concerning the two planets will be entirely up to you.”

Upon hearing this, all three were surprised.

In their understanding, it was extremely rare for an Imperial Military Officer to leave midway during a mission. This was the first time any of them had heard of such a situation.

“Is there a new mission arrangement from the Imperial Military Department?”

A hint of excitement flashed in A Zhi’s eyes as he couldn’t help but ask.

“It’s not a new mission from the Imperial Military Department. It’s an urgent matter in the Galactic Administrative Center Department where I work, and I need to return immediately to handle it.”

Li Yang explained methodically, his expression solemn, then his gaze fell on Su Xia.

“During my absence, Su Xia will lead the team. Don’t worry, I believe I won’t be gone for too long.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yang, without waiting for any response from the three, hurried away with Pa’er.

After all, this journey was urgent and could not tolerate any delay.

Although he needed to leave temporarily, the entire fleet naturally could not depart.

After some consideration, except for the main star destroyer and two Guard Escort Ships that would accompany him, the rest of the starships, including the stellar-class Guard Escort Ship, would remain in place, continuing to carry out their assigned tasks to ensure that the operations on the two planets were not significantly affected.

It wasn’t until Li Yang’s figure completely disappeared from their sight that the three seemed to awaken from a dream, gradually coming back to their senses.

“Just now... did I hear wrong...? Teacher Li Yang actually said that the Administrative Center Department where he works needs him to go back?”

Su Xia’s eyes widened, her face full of bewilderment and disbelief, as if seeking an answer from the air.

“You didn’t hear wrong, he really said that, it was the Administrative Center Department…”

Wang Gang no longer had his previous urgency to return to the laboratory. He also responded to Su Xia with a bewildered expression, his eyes revealing deep confusion.

“Administrative Center Department?”

A Zhi tilted his head, his face even more puzzled.

“Isn’t that the department where Imperial Officials work? How could it be related to an Imperial Military Officer? As Imperial Military Officers, we have always been under the unified management and deployment of the Imperial Military Department, and besides, Teacher Li Yang doesn’t belong to the Guard Division. This is too strange…”

The three of them exchanged glances, their minds filled with a tangle of doubts that they couldn’t sort out.

In their understanding, the division of responsibilities between Imperial Military Officers and Imperial Officials had always been clear and distinct. Now, Teacher Li Yang’s sudden action truly shattered their previous understanding, making it difficult for them to comprehend at once.