Gu Ying was inside the Wormhole, negotiating with nearly a million people.
He had reluctantly started a planetwide broadcast, but both the hotline and the network servers were on the verge of being overloaded.
The voices of discontent grew louder, most questioning the authenticity of Gu Ying’s information.
Gu Ying felt like he was facing a formidable enemy, yet he couldn’t receive a single update about Song Jinze. All he could do was endure the barrage of complaints from everyone present.
Impatient, he sent out messages—
Gu Ying: 「What’s going on?! Where is Song Jinze?!」
Mu Hua was equally anxious: 「I don’t know! I can’t reach him either.」
Mu Hua: 「I’ve sent so many messages, but he hasn’t replied to a single one.」
Gu Ying: 「He wouldn’t be playing us, would he?!」
Mu Hua: 「I don’t think so. You saw the reinforcements he sent—real elite troops.」
Gu Ying: 「Then what exactly is happening?! Give me an explanation!」
Mu Hua: 「Hiss… there’s another possibility.」
Mu Hua: 「I heard Song Jinze went to the S-777 Wormhole five days ago. That’s a super high-risk Wormhole. I heard there was a swarm outbreak recently and many people died. If he still hasn’t reported back, could it be…」
Gu Ying: 「You mean, he might be in danger?」
Mu Hua: 「Yes. He’s never ignored messages like this before. His operations are always meticulous. Even if he refuses or delays a battle, he explains everything clearly.」
Mu Hua: 「So I think he might actually be in trouble.」
Gu Ying’s eyes gleamed. 「Well, if that’s the case, isn’t it even better!!」
Gu Ying: 「If Song Jinze dies, the Federation forces will have to reshuffle!」
Mu Hua: 「Then… should we send people to S-777 Wormhole to stir things up?」
Gu Ying: 「Of course! Send more troops to mix the waters, put pressure on him, and ideally annihilate everyone inside. Then, seal the Wormhole after they come out so he dies without a trace.」
Mu Hua: 「…Understood.」
Gu Ying: 「Oh, and Treasure, you know him, right? I sent him on a mission in the Dog Star. Coordinate your work with him; he’ll also be involved with Wormhole intelligence soon. Get familiar in advance.」
Mu Hua: 「Understood, Commander Gu. I’ll update him in real-time.」
Gu Ying: 「Mm.」
Voices interrupted his thoughts.
Civilian A: “Commander Gu, what’s going on? Where is Commander Song? Isn’t this planet important?”
Gu Ying smiled faintly: “Yes, of course it’s important. At this very moment, all the reinforcements on the Northern Continent of this planet are sent by Commander Song himself. Doesn’t that prove its strategic value?”
Civilian B: “But the Northern Continent is shielded by their officers. We can’t see inside. How do we know if there are people there?”
Civilian C: “I’m telling you, Gu Ying, if you dare play us, forget about this territory!!”
Civilian D: “Exactly! I’ve been here for two days and nights, not a single person in sight! I want answers!”
Some began to suspect that Gu Ying was using a diversion, spreading false information to mislead troops.
Large powers were mostly unaffected, but smaller groups with tense deployments started losing patience.
Shouts and curses filled the air.
Gu Ying pretended to be unmoved.
He felt both anxious and excited.
He had originally planned that since Song Jinze valued this territory, he would lure him in and compete. Now, with Song Jinze suddenly silent, he had no explanation for the outside world.
He cursed Song Jinze a thousand times in his mind, but at the same time, he felt anticipation and excitement.
Song Jinze was likely in crisis. If Gu Ying seized this chance to capture him in this battle, he would rise to prominence across the galaxy!
Gu Ying thought, since Song Jinze was busy, he couldn’t oversee his troops. Why not escalate the situation a little more?
Let everyone witness how the invincible Commander Song could lose at his hands!
A cruel and ferocious expression appeared on Gu Ying’s face.
Yes, that’s the plan. If he performed exceptionally in this operation, no one could ever challenge his authority and status in the Federation!
He would become famous, known across the stars!
Thinking this, Gu Ying immediately contacted several of the galaxy’s largest and strongest media outlets, issuing a bold statement:
A major event that will change the course of history is about to occur inside T-003 Wormhole. Reporters are welcome to cover it firsthand. You won’t be disappointed.
Responses arrived almost immediately.
Most scoffed at Gu Ying’s theatrics, calling it a waste of resources and time, even mocking him as crazy.
But upon hearing Song Jinze’s name, they ignored all complaints, grabbed their teams and top equipment, and rushed toward T-003 Wormhole.
Gu Ying twitched, thinking sarcastically: Just wait. The Commander Song you idolize will soon be beneath my feet.
…
Song Jinze hadn’t slept all night.
Broken Snake had just reported Rolling Wealth’s movements:
Broken Snake: 「Commander Song, Rolling Wealth and her boyfriend ran off together.」
Broken Snake: 「They left in a hurry. The front desk said Rolling Wealth even held her boyfriend’s hand while leaving.」
Broken Snake: 「The tracking shows they’re speeding, heading toward a private residential area with strict security. Outsiders can’t get in.」
Broken Snake: 「I’ve monitored them for a while; they seem to still be inside, no signs of leaving. Unsure what they’re doing.」
Song Jinze nearly smashed his bracelet.
Rolling Wealth, you really are something.
Late-night rendezvous, huh? Secret meetings, huh?
Does your husband and child know you’re out playing around?
Song Jinze: 「Immediately cut their electricity, make some noise.」
Broken Snake: 「Huh?」
Broken Snake: 「…Understood, Commander.」
Song Jinze: 「Mm. Also, find her husband and child. I want to see them.」
Broken Snake: 「Understood, Commander.」
A while later, she reported again—
Broken Snake: 「There’s good news. I’ve contacted White Chess; he knows Rolling Wealth’s real name. We should meet soon.」
Song Jinze: 「Good. Once we get the name, eliminate him.」
Broken Snake: 「Huh?」
Song Jinze: 「Since he wants Rolling Wealth’s location, he’s clearly up to no good. We must eliminate this threat to ensure her safety.」
Broken Snake: 「Understood, Commander. I get it.」
Song Jinze: 「Mm. Go. Keep a close watch on her.」
Broken Snake: 「Yes.」
Song Jinze turned off his bracelet and shut his eyes.
He was about to reach S-777 Wormhole; the situation was urgent. He couldn’t personally handle Rolling Wealth right now.
Even if he sent messages, she didn’t reply—anyone unaware would think she was busy with some earth-shattering mission.
Boyfriend…
Husband…
Quite the social life.
Ding—
He suddenly received another bracelet alert.
A special notification.
It was from Rolling Wealth.
He immediately raised his hand to check. It was a voice message.
He paused, played it, and heard her say—
“Commander Song, I miss you. How about you?”
In that instant, Song Jinze froze.
Two seconds later, his heart rate skyrocketed, racing uncontrollably.
At the same time, Gu Ying received a message from Xu Lian.
Xu Lian: 「Commander Gu, I miss you.」