Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Arrival
Chapter 206: Arrival
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Young Uncle!” Mili exclaimed as she caught sight of Zhou Ling, rushing over to embrace him tightly.
Liao Nai, on the other hand, approached Zhou Ling but held his fists clenched, refraining from throwing himself into Zhou Ling’s arms. With his Auntie absent, he felt the need to mature quickly and assume a more responsible demeanor.
Witnessing the tearful eyes of the two children, Zhou Ling’s tense expression softened slightly.
Upon receiving news of Liao Ning’s disappearance, Zhou Ling promptly made arrangements and drove back without hesitation.
“Go back to your rooms for now,” he gently stroked Mili’s hair and patted Liao Nai’s head. “I promise I will find her.”
Reluctantly, Olift guided the two children back to their respective rooms, leaving Zhou Ling to gather the report materials from the Al.
“Colonel, we have thoroughly examined the school’s surveillance cameras and confirmed that Miss Liao Ning was abducted by the Empire’s rebel army. Based on the aircraft’s route, they should have reached Planet Golden Rice by now and are beyond our reach. Please provide further instructions,” the Al reported.
As Zhou Ling listened to the Al’s report, his brow furrowed. He had considered numerous scenarios, but the involvement of the rebel army had not crossed his mind.
“Planet Golden Rice?” He repeated the words, a sudden recollection of the information he had recently encountered about the planet, where his brother and sister-in-law were residing.
Without delay, he commanded, “Utilize the Su family’s intelligence network to conduct a swift investigation of Planet Golden Rice. In addition to confirming Liao Ning’s status, we must also ascertain whether there are any traces of Colonel Zhou Ye.”
Once the order was received, Zhou Ling ended the call. When he turned around, he noticed Olift lurking by the doorway.
“Is Liao Ning’s kidnapping because of my appearance?” Guilt permeated Olift ‘s voice. “If I hadn’t appeared on the live-stream, she wouldn’t have suffered like this. It’s all my fault, isn’t it?”
Indeed, Liao Ning’s seafood porridge had gradually liberated Olift from the control of the elven potion, stirring a whirlwind of emotions within him. At this moment, his heart was weighed down by remorse.
“No, if it was because of you, the rebel army would have come to arrest you directly, not Liao Ning,” Zhou Ling clarified.
Deep down, he knew that Olift was merely the catalyst this time. The rebel army must have had other motives for capturing Liao Ning.
Upon hearing Zhou Ling’s words, Olift fought back his tears and retreated to his room.
Zhou Ling sat on the sofa in the living room and closed his eyes. Previously, the house had been infused with Liao Ning’s fragrance, but now, it was slowly fading away.
Initially, he had contemplated storming into the rebel army to rescue them, but he suppressed such impractical thoughts.
The rebel army was a force to be reckoned with. Otherwise, the empire would not have allowed them to persist for so long and would have eradicated them in one swift stroke. At present, all he could do was wait for information to arrive before determining his next course of action.
Meanwhile, Liao Ning had arrived at Planet Golden Rice. As she opened the cabin, she squinted her eyes, marveling at the breathtaking scenery before her.
It was no wonder the empire chose to develop this planet as a tourist destination. The nebulae here exhibited a splendid array of colors, and even the flora and fauna possessed an otherworldly charm.
She spotted tall pink trees adorned with various shades of pink flowers. A colossal morning glory towered as high as a person, captivating the eye. Colorful birds soared across the sky, emitting delightful chirps from time to time…
“Isn’t this place beautiful?” Tina gazed up at the sky, her eyes filled with awe. “I felt the same way when I first arrived here. I hope I can protect the beauty of this place.”
Since consuming the seafood porridge, Tina had regained her emotions, and her demeanor had softened.
Liao Ning was also touched by the surroundings. She sighed and expressed, “Indeed, it’s truly breathtaking. If there’s an opportunity, I would love to bring the children here to witness this magnificent scenery.”
“You have a child? Is it yours and Colonel Zhou’s child?” Tina asked, slightly puzzled.
Liao Ning blushed and clarified, “No, it’s not like that.” She chuckled. “One of the children is my brother’s son, and the other is Zhou Ling’s daughter.”
Tina playfully blinked her eyes. “Well, experiencing motherhood first wouldn’t be a bad thing, right?”
Observing Tina’s lively expression, Liao Ning felt a sense of joy. Her intuition seemed to be on the right track. Perhaps she could indeed reverse the effects of the loyalty potion that had been forced upon the mermaids.
However, amidst such beauty, destruction loomed.
“Tina, you’re finally back,” Crete called out in a gruff voice. “Let’s go. We’ve been waiting for you for quite some time..”