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"Don't worry. The people around me are much cleaner than those from the First Research Institute, so you can be sure that no news will leak out!"
Lin Yao could only shrug helplessly at Zhao Chuan's attempt to undermine Academician Zheng at this moment.
Not long after delegating the follow-up of the research project, she received a message from Academician Zheng, asking her to prepare for a trip to the Galactic Alliance in half a month to participate in the Turing Potion Summit. Academician Zheng had given Lin Yao a slot and allowed her to choose someone to bring along.
There was one person left in their team after excluding herself, but there was only one slot available, which left Lin Yao feeling a bit troubled. However, she was not one to seek unnecessary worries and promptly called everyone together for a meeting to discuss the issue.
"We have an opportunity to go to the Galactic Alliance, and I have one slot available. However, I can only give it to one of you. You all can discuss among yourselves who should go," Lin Yao stated straightforwardly as she opened the meeting.
As soon as she finished speaking, the room fell into silence.
The chance to visit the Galactic Alliance was incredibly rare; everyone wanted to experience more advanced technology and a broader world, and none of them wanted to miss out.
After a long pause, it was Zhang Feng who spoke up first, his tone weak and filled with regret. "I can't really do anything besides cooking; maybe I shouldn't go."
"Su Rui is a professional chef specializing in energy food from outer space. Don't you want to learn from him?" Lin Yao couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Feng's face instantly turned red as he glanced around, remaining silent afterward.
Once again, silence enveloped the room.
Zhen Zhen couldn't hold back any longer and stood up to break the tension. "What's going on with everyone being so quiet? Are you all planning to throw this difficult decision onto the captain? Regardless of what you think, I'll step up and recommend myself first. I'm involved in potion-making and I'm also the captain's financial supporter, so I’m asking for a slot for myself."
With her taking the lead, Meng Xingchen followed suit with some difficulty in his voice. "Captain, my family will also send someone to the Turing Potion Summit. How about I ask them for an accompanying slot?"
Meng Pharmaceuticals was considered top-tier in the Yunmeng Galaxy but paled in comparison to those from outer space. Lin Yao guessed that Meng's slot was also quite rare; otherwise, Meng Xingchen wouldn't sound so troubled.
After what happened with Star Wang, he had matured significantly. After Meng Xingchen spoke up, he slowly added, "Captain, both our Wang family and Yao Beiluo's Yao family are official forces in Yunmeng and have always been restricted by external forces. Unless we can accompany you this time, we might never have another chance to go out again in our lifetime. Of course, if we succeed in breaking through the blockade from outer space in our Yunmeng Galaxy, that would be another story."
Although Yao Beiluo didn't speak up, his expression clearly indicated his agreement with Wang Jinchen's words.
Lin Yao hoped Zhang Feng would be able to go; Zhen Zhen had strongly advocated for herself, and Wang Jinchen's reasoning made sense as well. It seemed that four slots were nearly confirmed.
Wan Xiaoqi felt that she had no advantages and lacked any compelling reasons to persuade others.
At this moment, all she could do was sigh helplessly and say, "Then I won't go. I don't have any special skills, nor can I help the captain with anything, so let's skip it this time. If there's another opportunity next time, please keep a spot for me."
Despite her words, there was an unmistakable hint of disappointment in Wan Xiaoqi's tone.
Lin Yao observed the reactions of the members of the Light Squad and frowned slightly. She didn't make a decision right away and hurriedly concluded the selection process for the accompanying personnel.
Just as she was feeling troubled, she received a communication from Su Rui.
"Lin Yao, long time no see! How have you been lately?"
Lin Yao was somewhat surprised. "You came to the Yunmeng Star System? When did you arrive?"
"Just recently. My teacher said that once the situation with the crystal mines here was confirmed, he would bring me to see it. By the way, thanks for your tip; we at Ruilan got a huge piece of the pie."
"No need to thank me. I sent you that information so we could trade some things."
"Sure! What do you want to trade? I can have someone contact Zheng Yuan's team."
"Then please help us speak highly of our needs," Lin Yao replied.
"Haha, of course, no problem."
Seeing Su Rui's satisfied expression, Lin Yao guessed that this news must have brought her considerable benefits.
"When do you plan to go?"
"Probably around this time. The Turing Pharmaceutical Summit is about to start. Although I'm not into pharmaceuticals, some of the materials discussed at the summit overlap with mecha materials, so I want to check it out."
"That's quite a coincidence."
"I'm also going to attend the Turing Pharmaceutical Summit. Can I hitch a ride on your starship?"
This matter was significant for the Yunmeng Star System, but for a genius like Su Rui from a mid-level civilization, it was just a minor issue. "Of course! How many people are you bringing? I can arrange accommodations for you in advance."
"Eight people including myself."
"Just those few? Aren't you bringing any guards?"
Lin Yao smiled mysteriously and said, "Guess what level I am now?"
"Level five? Level six?" Su Rui asked with interest.
Lin Yao didn't keep her secret for long and quickly revealed the answer. "I'm at level seven now; that's enough for self-defense."
The main reason was that most high-level abilities in the Yunmeng Star System served in the military, and people from other star systems were restricted from leaving on official business.
The levels are about the same, and she might even be less powerful than her. So why does she still bring a guard team?
"Wow, you've made some quick progress!" Su Rui exclaimed in surprise.
"I had a bit of a lucky encounter on the star," Lin Yao said, picking and choosing what to share about her upgrade through absorbing the essence.
Su Rui was very interested. "So, have you figured out how the essence is formed?"
"I have. If you're interested, I can lend you my head to study it."
With the foreign system already having a mature matrix, Lin Yao felt there was nothing to hide about this matter.
"Then go ahead and tell me."
"Okay!"
Having resolved the quota issue, Lin Yao let out a huge sigh of relief and immediately shared the news in the team group chat.
The long-silent group chat was instantly filled with various cheers from everyone.
Meng Xingchen: "Captain is awesome! Captain is the best!"
Wang Jincheng: "Meng Xingchen, why did you steal my line? Captain is awesome!"
Zhen Zhen: "Hey, watch your language! But seriously, Captain, you're amazing—my idol!"
Zhang Feng: "Captain is impressive."
Yao Beiluo: "Thank you for worrying about us, Captain."
Only Wan Xiaoqi seemed somewhat incredulous.
"Wan Xiaoqi: Captain, won't this put you in a difficult position? If it's too much trouble, I can sit this one out."
Lin Yao reassured her, "It's fine. This is just a coincidence; a friend from another galaxy is also attending the Turing Summit. You all need to prepare quickly; we might be leaving for the Yunmeng Galaxy earlier than expected."
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