A Powerful Reinforcement
Something has happened to the teacher, Yawei said in a deep voice.
Xia Fei was slightly taken aback. Before entering the supergravity zone, Qin Mangs had tried to contact Xia Fei, but due to the interplanetary internet being suddenly disconnected, Xia Fei had not been able to contact the old man. He did not expect the old man to actually be looking for him.
Whats going on? Xia Fei asked anxiously.
Yawei gave the people around him a look, and Old Porters and Yawei's guards all tactfully retreated to the side. Yawei grabbed Xia Fei's arm and said in a hoarse voice, The teacher might not be able to hold on for much longer.
What?! Xia Fei was shocked. "The old man was still fine when I left. It's only been a few months; what exactly happened?"
Yawei shook his head. The interplanetary internet has been unstable recently, and the teacher and I have been interrupted every time. Im not sure what exactly is going on, but from what I can see on the screen, the teacher doesn't look too good.
Xia Fei fell silent. Old man Qin Mangs had done him a great favor, and the two of them had similar temperaments. Neither of them cared about the rules of the world and did whatever they wanted. The fact that Qin Mangs had given Xia Fei the precious encyclopedia of robot coding showed that the two of them had a good relationship. Xia Fei was naturally very worried about the old man now that he was unwell.
Sighing, Yawei said, "The teacher wants you to go back."
Yeah. Xia Fei nodded. Understood. Once my warship is repaired, I'll be on my way.
Yawei patted Xia Fei's shoulder. It's not convenient for me to leave the military, so I'll have to ask you to visit the teacher on my behalf. Just let me know if you need anything.
The two of them discussed quietly for a while, and Yawei naturally agreed to Xia Fei's request. As long as Vampire was repaired, Xia Fei would immediately set off for the Endaro Star Region.
Gritting his teeth, Yawei returned with his guards. It was not difficult to see the worry and melancholy in his eyes. Otherwise, as a commander, he would not have waited so anxiously for Xia Fei at the spaceport. It was just that with so many people around, Yawei could not show his sadness no matter how upset he was. After all, tens of thousands of soldiers were watching his every move, so he needed to lead by example. He could only bury his emotions in his heart.
Lighting a cigarette, Xia Fei headed back with his head down. The return trip sounded easy, but it was actually not. It would take at least two months to reach Endaro Star Region from here, and the journey would be even more arduous. He had no idea if Old Man Qin Mangs would be able to hold on until he made it back.
"What's going on?" Old Potter asked curiously.
Oh, do you remember that old man Qin Mangs I mentioned to you before?
Potter nodded. "The one who recruited you into the library, helped you learn, and helped you a lot, right?"
"That's right. Now that he's sick, he wants me to return immediately. It seems like he has something to tell me."
Although Potter had never met Qin Mangs before, he had learned quite a bit about the man from Xia Fei. He was very impressed by the old man, so he furrowed his eyebrows and said, "If that's the case, you should head back as soon as possible."
"Why? Youre not planning on coming back with me? "Xia Fei could tell from Potter's words that Old Potter wanted to stay here.
Of course, Xia Fei did not want Old Potter to stay here. What could a top-notch maintenance master, an expert in machinery, accomplish if he stayed in this barren Death Trio Star Region?
Moreover, it was not safe here. Take Scarlet Volcano Base as an example. The soldiers were training hard every day, and everyone seemed to be in a hurry. Even a fool could tell that they were preparing for war. Before he left, Thurams had already told Xia Fei that the situation here was very bad, and now that he had seen it with his own eyes, Xia Fei was even more certain that it would not be long before the Death Trio Star Region descended into chaos.
Old Potter chuckled bitterly. "Ive done what I needed to do, so I have no more regrets. The company in the warship graveyard has been disbanded, and my disciples have all gone their separate ways. What can I do if I go back? I might as well stay here and wait for death. Besides …"
Xia Fei did not bat an eyelid. "Are you talking about Miss Windchime?"
Potter blushed and nodded silently. Xia Fei was not very clear about his relationship with Windchime, but from Old Potter's expression, he could tell that he was serious this time.
"Uncle Potter, do you know that the Death Trio Star Region is about to descend into war?"
Old Potter softly answered, "Yeah, I've heard a little about it. Honestly, this place is no longer peaceful. Due to the checks and balances between the various warlords and the Alliance's influence in the dark, we've been able to endure until now. Now that the three major star regions have each elected their own leaders, they're much more united than before, and the Alliance's influence is getting weaker and weaker. Add to that the fight for those few resource planets, all the conflicts are now intertwined. Aside from war, I really can't think of any other way to eliminate this deep-rooted hatred."
Xia Fei and Old Potter circled around the spaceport. Xia Fei purposely let the old man witness how the Scarlet Volcano Army was nervously preparing for war. With Old Potter's eyesight, there was no way he would not be able to smell the smoke of gunpowder before war.
"If war really breaks out, the Death Trio Star Region will face an even more serious crisis than it is now. Their supplies and even their lives will be in danger. Miss Windchime is a very good woman, and I doubt you'd want her to bear all of this."
Xia Fei very cleverly avoided Old Potter's words and talked about Windchime. No matter how tough a man was, he would not be able to bear to see his woman suffer. Some people said that men were born to be flower protectors, and this saying was not without reason. Old Potter's eyes showed some hesitation. It was obvious that Xia Fei's words had struck a chord in his heart.
"After you left, Boateng nearly broke down on the spot. I didn't tell him that I was coming to Black Abyss, so I'm sure he'll blame me if he finds out in the future."
Potter chuckled. "Of my four disciples in the warship graveyard, Boateng is the most loyal and the most stubborn. Is he still doing well?"
"It wasn't easy for me to convince him to join a company I set up on Earth to help me manage the transportation fleet. Though Earth isn't exactly developed, at least the environment is decent. Since there isn't much contact with the outside world, life is relatively peaceful. Boateng has already settled down on Earth, and his wife loves it, too.
"It's just that big brother Boateng is too straightforward. Though there's nothing to say about his skills, he's still lacking when it comes to management. He buries his head in his work all day long, and he doesn't even care if his subordinates are lazy or slacking off, doing the work of several people by himself."
Xia Fei calmly conveyed the message he wanted to convey to Old Potter through Boateng. First, the environment on Earth was better than this place, and second, Earth was isolated from the outside world, so there was no one to disturb him. It was a very suitable place to live in seclusion. All these were in line with Old Potter's standards. All he wanted now was to quietly retire. Rather than staying in the dangerous Death Trio Star Region, he might as well go to Earth with Xia Fei.
Actually, Boateng's work was not as unbearable as Xia Fei described it to be. He had long gotten used to his role and was doing quite well. The reason why Xia Fei was praising Boateng while secretly belittling him was to tell Old Potter the most important point: he could fully realize the value of his existence on Earth.
Old Potter was no ordinary person. He was someone who had been through a lot, and even as he grew older, he was still unable to truly calm down. Once he lost his goal, he would become at a loss.
Xia Fei wanted to tell Old Potter, Go to Earth. It's very quiet there, and no one will disturb you. You can also realize your value there.
No matter what, Xia Fei had saved Old Potter's life before. If Xia Fei really begged the old man to help out in his company, Old Potter would definitely agree given his personality, but Xia Fei did not want the old man to be forced to do so just because he owed him a favor. At the end of the day, Xia Fei had also benefited a lot from it, so there was no question of who owed who.
That was why Xia Fei used the most ingenious method to break apart his wish and push it into Potter's heart bit by bit. Not only did he want to get this powerful ally for himself, he also wanted the old man to agree willingly without any reluctance. Phantom was speechless.
It was as if Xia Fei was born to be an expert at conversing with others. His words sounded simple, yet he was able to strike a chord in the hearts of others, which did not match his nineteen-year-old age at all.
Not everyone is as smart as you are. Boateng, that kid, is more than honest, but he lacks flexibility. He's most suited for technical work, so asking him to help you manage a fleet is indeed a bit of a stretch.
Xia Fei was secretly delighted. Old Potter had already loosened up a little. It seemed that his words had taken effect. He now felt that Xia Fei truly needed someone who was impeccable in terms of technology and could also help him manage an increasingly large fleet. Of course, he was the most suitable candidate.
Right, old man Qin Mangs said that he really wants to meet you. He helped me a lot when I came to Black Abyss to look for you. That Vexor-class cruiser was something he asked a friend to help me get my hands on.
Also, Boateng recently added a kid. Can you guess what Boateng named him? Xia Fei asked with a smile.
"What?" Potter curiously asked. Boateng had never had a son, so now that his disciple had a child, he was naturally happy as his master.
Potter, Xia Fei answered.
* Pfft! *
Old Potter nearly burst out laughing. Ridiculous! In the blink of an eye, I've become his son. I'll definitely teach him a good lesson when I see him later.
Old Potter sounded scary, but he was actually secretly happy. Using his name to name his child showed even more respect for him, and Old Potter of course knew this very well.
Looking at the afterglow of the sky, Old Potter was silent for a few moments before letting out a deep sigh.
Alright, I understand what you mean. It's rare for you to be so considerate of me. I know that you don't want me to stay in this troublesome place, but you're too embarrassed to say it out loud, afraid of making me lose face. That's why you're trying so hard to convince me, Old Potter lamented.
It would not be true to say that Xia Fei had no selfish motives. Quantum Holdings had invested a great deal of his blood, sweat, and tears, and he would not be able to forgive himself if he did not poach someone like Old Porter over to the company. After all, a character like Old Porter was rare, and if he had someone like him in the company, he would surely be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort.
Humans were very strange at times. Once they found someone pleasing to the eye, they would be satisfied with whatever they did. Old Potter was having this sort of feeling right now. He only felt that Xia Fei was being considerate of him, but he had neglected the fact that Xia Fei also had his own plans.
Your relationship with Yawei is pretty good, right? Old Potter asked.
He's old man Qin Mangs disciple, and we're pretty close, Xia Fei answered.
"Alright, borrow a boat from him. I'll go fetch Windchime."
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