Part 3
Although news of Marshal Zong’s accident had spread a few days ago, a new notification had come down yesterday stating that Marshal Zong was out of danger and would return soon.
So today, the people at the base weren’t surprised that Ichi held Marshal Zong’s pass card, nor did they dare to ask too much.
Before long, Ichi took Ning Yunyi to an interrogation room.
Ichi sat on a stool, and Ning Yunyi stood behind him.
Half an hour later, he heard the sound of checkpoints opening one by one. He stood there without moving, not even daring to show any expression.
But the moment he was about to see Professor Ning, he still heard his own heart beating rapidly.
He wanted to see Professor Ning to confirm he was still alive, and secondly, to let him see him and be reassured.
Others couldn’t recognize Ning Yunyi in disguise, but Professor Ning had lived with the original host for so many years. Even if his disguise was strange, he believed Professor Ning would still recognize him.
Shortly after, two people walked over with a gray-looking Professor Ning.
Arriving at the door, the sound of a card swiping rang out, the door opened, and Professor Ning walked in.
The two saluted Ichi inside, then closed the door.
Because it involved classified information, a barrier was set up here. Sounds couldn’t be heard from outside, but the video could be seen.
So Ning Yunyi still showed no difference.
Professor Ning had lost weight, his clothes hanging loosely on his body, but his spirit was decent. Probably knowing he couldn’t collapse, he had maintained his best state.
He had been locked up for a few months and this wasn’t the first time being interrogated.
Professor Ning seemed accustomed to it. He sat down opposite Ichi, then looked up at the commanding officer interrogating him this time, Lord Ichi.
Professor Ning had only heard of this commander; he was Marshal Zong’s most capable subordinate.
He couldn’t figure out why a researcher like himself would be involved with Marshal Zong.
But he didn’t need to know; he only needed to wait for the questions.
Professor Ning spoke first, looking over. “I wonder what Lord Ichi wants to ask?”
After speaking, he subconsciously looked behind Ichi. The next moment, when he saw that upright, motionless figure, Professor Ning’s lips pursed slightly. He quickly returned to normal, eyes still fixed on Ichi, as if that momentary lapse of concentration hadn’t existed.
Ning Yunyi breathed shallowly. He stood opposite, taking in all of Professor Ning’s reactions.
He knew Professor Ning had recognized him.
A wave of sour emotion surged in his heart instantly. He didn’t know if it was the father-son affection remaining in the body or sadness because such an outstanding professor was locked up here.
Ichi began questioning as agreed. “A year ago, Ning Zhanfeng participated in a battle commanded by the Marshal, yet the Marshal was heavily injured because of it. Coincidentally, the Marshal was heavily injured, and Ning Zhanfeng went missing. Do you know about this?”
Professor Ning shook his head. “I don’t know.”
Ichi continued, “Did Ning Zhanfeng show any unusual behavior before he went missing?”
Professor Ning still shook his head. “I don’t know.”
This scene had happened countless times over the past few months, but this time, it was distinctly different.
It was much easier than any other time.
The heart he had been holding in suspense finally settled down.
Ichi quickly asked a few more questions, but Professor Ning’s mouth was like an iron wall. No matter what, it was always the same response: I don’t know.
Whatever was asked, he didn’t know.
Ichi frowned, finally asking the question Mr. White had instructed him to ask. “If you maintain this attitude, I can only report it as such. If you don’t cooperate, you will only continue to be trapped here. Do you think this is a good place to be?”
He didn’t understand why Mr. White went to such lengths just to ask this?
Professor Ning, who had kept his eyes lowered, suddenly looked up again, quietly watching Ichi. This time, he added a few more words: “I am doing very well here.” He paused, then added, “There is no need for Lord Ichi to worry.”
Ning Yunyi’s fingers, hidden under the armor, clenched tight. He knew his father’s words were meant for him. He is fine here, so be at ease.
Ning Yunyi remained standing there until Ichi waved his hand, and Professor Ning turned to leave without any lingering.
But when he stood up and turned his back to Ning Yunyi, he walked a bit slower than usual.
Yet this short path eventually had to come to an end.
Until the door closed again, Ichi asked pretentiously, “Is everything recorded?”
Ning Yunyi nodded. “It has been recorded.”
Ichi clicked his tongue, pretending to be unhappy with Professor Ning’s lack of cooperation. “Another wasted trip. Let’s go back!”
Only when the two successfully exited the base did Ichi relax. He piloted the spaceship in a few circles to shake off any tails before stopping again. He turned back. “How was it? Is Mr. White satisfied with my performance today?”
Ning Yunyi had returned to normal. He smiled and took out two boxes. “The energy stone that can suppress spiritual rampages is in the small box. It cannot be opened; it should only be used when suppression is needed for the best effect. The large box contains some 3S-level energy crystals. Although Marshal Zong doesn’t need them, I can’t really take advantage of the Marshal. I hope we can cooperate again next time.”
Ichi was surprised someone would give extra. “Since the Marshal said so, he didn’t mean to be polite.”
Ning Yunyi nodded. “I know, but… please pass them to the Marshal. And, thank him for letting me see Professor Ning.”
At least he could confirm Professor Ning was still alive, and that was enough.
Ning Yunyi left the two boxes and got off the spaceship before Ichi could speak, leaving hurriedly.
Once back on the spaceship parked nearby, where Big Brother Ning sat in the pilot seat, the door closed, and he looked at Ning Yunyi.
Ning Yunyi’s eyes held a gentle smile. “Father… is safe and sound. He also said he is doing very well.”
Although they knew this was a comforting lie, a sour emotion still welled up in the brothers’ hearts.
Big Brother Ning’s eyes reddened slightly. He quickly turned his head and started the spaceship. “I have failed Father.”
Ning Yunyi shook his head. “This has nothing to do with Big Brother. It was a setup by someone behind the scenes. Sooner or later, we will clear Big Brother’s name, and Father will come out safely.”
At that time, those people in the palace would have no reason to keep trapping Mother there and preventing her from leaving.
The next day, as soon as the food district opened, long queues formed outside the six shops.
In the queue for the Braised Meat shop, a person dressed exceptionally strangely caught Young Master Bai’s attention.
Although the weather had turned cold, clothes made of special materials were sold, so most people didn’t wear much.
This person was different, wrapped up tight from head to toe, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and even the lower half of his face was covered by a scarf.
Not a bit of face was shown. The only certainty from the height was that it was a man.
Young Master Bai stared at him and quietly messaged his uncle.
[Young Master Bai: Uncle, is this guy here to cause trouble? [Image]]
Attached was a photo Young Master Bai secretly took.
Ning Yunyi had just finished breakfast and was checking the results of Ning Xiaomiao’s cultivation during this period. He opened his palm, and the little kitten placed his small hand on it.
Before long, Ning Yunyi sensed a lingering spiritual energy spreading. clearly, the little guy had grasped the knack of cultivation.
Once he achieved greater success in the future, the little one wouldn’t be affected by potentially turning into a kitten at any time.
When Young Master Bai’s message came, he glanced at it. Seeing the tightly bundled man, he couldn’t help but make a strange expression.
The little guy climbed up his father’s leg, sat in his lap, and peeked. “Father, who is this?”
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