Chapter 1301: Chapter 1301

Passing through the Star Gate Channel, as soon as Li Ming returned to the Mechanical Court, he immediately summoned Ulrich.

In front of the Heavenly Palace’s gate, Ulrich received the message and hurriedly arrived, feeling a chilling aura emanating from deep within even before seeing Li Ming.

This made him involuntarily shiver, his throat tightened, and he gritted his teeth before stepping inside.

The moment he saw Li Ming, he couldn’t help but feel an impulse to prostrate on the ground, a suppression from a higher life level.

But he’s met quite a few big figures by now, S Level Life Forms, every now and then, none had ever made him feel this way.

"You’re here..." Li Ming was slowly raising his hand, assuming a peculiar posture with faint energy fluctuations swirling around him, giving a sense of ease in power, as he practiced his control ability.

"You, you called for me..." Ulrich couldn’t help but let his imagination run wild, though he dared not inquire further.

Li Ming said casually, "In the coming period, halt all production activities. All resources should be used to purchase Advanced Metal Materials until I give you new orders."

This kind of command which requires the highest authority wouldn’t be convincing through a mere message, Ulrich would certainly come to confirm.

Thus, Li Ming simply summoned him directly.

Shutting down the production line? Ulrich was astonished and felt puzzled, but without asking anything, he nodded, "I’ll make arrangements right away. Any other orders, sir?"

Seeing Li Ming shake his head, Ulrich slightly bowed and then hurried away.

The oppressive feeling caused by this life level was overwhelming, like a goat facing a tiger, lacking even the courage to stand.

This was an instinctive bodily reaction he was doing his best to suppress.

Ulrich felt a mix of unease and hidden excitement in his heart, "X Level Life Form, it must be an X Level Life Form..."

Li Ming continued to assume his stance, practicing Tai Chi, controlling his power any way he liked, which was his hobby.

After just a few hours, the life aura unconsciously emitted from him gradually receded, returning to its former state.

Just after completing a White Crane Spreads Wings move, before transitioning to the next, the smart terminal placed beside him suddenly rang.

This was something he retrieved from the control panel after returning to the Heavenly Palace, belonging to Li Ming.

Upon seeing it, Li Ming’s expression shifted slightly, "Abel?"

He paused, not connecting immediately, just minimized the screen.

As expected, this wasn’t the first time Abel attempted to contact him.

Since about four or five days ago, the other party tried reaching out repeatedly, although he was in evolution process at that time and naturally couldn’t respond.

Throughout the intermittent attempts, it amounted to a dozen times.

Estimating it was regarding internal matters of the Empire, Li Ming had some guesses, then pressed the confirmation button, light intersecting to project a virtual screen.

On it, Abel’s hair was disheveled, eyes dim, looking quite fatigued, surrounded by a sense of desolation.

Li Ming was somewhat surprised. Given Abel initiated the communication, if his state was poor, he could have easily opted for voice communication instead of video connection.

In this situation, it would vividly display the other’s weakness, not suitable for transactions.

"Li Ming..." Abel called out hoarsely.

"His Highness doesn’t seem to be in good shape..." Li Ming "worriedly" inquired.

Abel bit his lips, with a hint of yearning and plea, softly said, "I need your help."

"Help?" Li Ming understood, no wonder he initiated a video call; this guy was feigning pity, indifferently responding, "Your Highness is an Empire Prince, how could you need my help?"

"Within the Empire, a great upheaval is occurring." Abel said deeply, revealing a significant "news".

"Oh?" Li Ming remained unperturbed.

"You probably have heard, my father, he’s selecting an inheritor." Abel continued speaking to himself, no secret can remain forever.

Besides, the actions of their Princes are apparent, grabbing attention from numerous Interstellar forces, casting many eyes onto the Empire’s internal matters with information spreading widely.

So indeed he was selecting an inheritor, Li Ming said, "Your father shouldn’t have reached the end of his lifespan yet, why the hurry in selecting an inheritor?"

"I don’t know the exact details either..." Abel shrugged with a wry smile, not telling the truth: "But he’s given us tasks nearly impossible to complete. While investigating the Armed Patrol Guards, someone almost assassinated me."

"Tsk tsk..." Li Ming clasped his fists, not knowing the specifics? This guy is still hiding things.

He beamed, "You’ve got quite the fortune, Your Highness. But what does this have to do with me?"

Abel solemnly said, "Help me secure the inheritor position, and I’ll give you the deserved reward."

"A reward?" Li Ming rubbed his chin, showing no particular excitement, instead asked:

"You’re seeking my teacher’s assistance, aren’t you? But this is an Empire internal matter, if my teacher intervenes, the outcome isn’t something anyone can predict."

Instigating a war doesn’t align with Li Ming’s interests; he requires a stable environment to continuously supply him with metal materials.

However, supporting Abel to potentially devour the Empire’s assets seems appealing. Chapters fırst released on novel⸺fire.net

Nonetheless, there are several questions needing answers.

"I don’t need Lord Azure Dragon to intervene excessively, just provide some military support, like an X Level Life Form unexpected by anyone in the Empire..." Abel finally revealed his intention.

Leading Azure Dragon fully might be beyond his control, but at present, a bodyguard would resolve much less.

"Did Adam not send guards?" Li Ming found it more surprising.

"This time, we need our own means." Abel vaguely replied.

Li Ming doubted further, "If your request for my teacher’s help leaks out, wouldn’t that hit you harder?"

This matter appeared strange inside and out.

"Just need to be cautious," Abel’s response left Li Ming unconvinced, even Abel himself seeming aware of the weakness of his words, quickly added: "Name your price, just consider it as hiring an X Level Life Form."

Li Ming didn’t immediately respond, sensing Abel was hiding many things.

Azure Dragon’s relations with the Empire aren’t good, and himself, aware that Adam is competing against him covertly.

Abel’s actions nearly disregarded Adam.

Either this guy has lost his mind, or it’s a trap, or there’s a significant hidden truth unknown to him.

Before evolving into an X Level Life Form, he might not have involved himself, but now it’s completely different.

He didn’t even poke holes in some of Abel’s words to inquire further, instead agreed straightforwardly, "No problem, I’ll inform my teacher to dispatch an X Level Life... Mechanical Body over, you probably don’t mind?"

"No problem." Abel’s eyes gleamed with light, albeit feeling a bit unfamiliar. Dealing with Li Ming usually required convoluted thought to express, let alone unexpectedly straightforward, he hadn’t even used most of his rhetoric nor offered many benefits.

While finding this odd, even suspecting Li Ming of ulterior motives, he couldn’t help but emphasized: "Rest assured, any assistance provided by Lord Azure Dragon will be appropriately rewarded by me."

"We’re all friends, no need for such politeness," Li Ming waved off.

Abel looked touched, yet inwardly skeptical, then hearing Li Ming ask: "By the way, there’s something I wanted to ask you."

Knew he wouldn’t cave so easily.

Abel wasn’t angered, instead breathed a sigh of relief, "Go ahead, as long as I know, I’ll definitely tell you."

Li Ming casually asked, "The Eternal Throne, is it in the hands of the Alchemy Baron, or have you taken it?"

"The Eternal Throne..." Abel’s heart skipped, Azure Dragon knew far more than expected.

The Eternal Throne came from Morris, outside a few key figures, the outside world is almost unaware.