Chapter 514: Everything Within His Calculations Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

Liang Shiguo, alone, headed toward Otherworldly Entertainment. Ye Mo rejoiced; Liang Shiguo, lacking cultivation, seemed easiest to control, unlike the powerful Peter and Chen Zhui. Killing them would be difficult; controlling them and extracting information would be harder still.

Liang Shiguo appeared preoccupied, frowning constantly. Ye Mo waited until he entered a room alone, then followed, remaining invisible. He knocked Liang Shiguo unconscious and removed him from Luo Cang.

To simulate a dream, Ye Mo avoided landing, covering his face with black cloth before touching Liang Shiguo's forehead. Seeing Liang Shiguo's confusion, Ye Mo asked, "Introduce yourself and tell me why you came to Luo Cang."

Liang Shiguo replied immediately, "I'm Liang Shiguo, responsible for Northern Sand's Chinese base. I came for the Extreme Energy Stone."

"What is an Extreme Energy Stone?"

"It powers Super Equipment."

"What is Super Equipment? Where do these energy stones come from?"

"Equipment unpowered by Earth energy is Super Equipment, like the Space Flower. The Extreme Energy Stone comes from Feng Ji, the Space Flower's main designer; he's the source of eight stones."

Ye Mo wondered about Feng Ji. His creation was globally coveted; he wasn't simple. Could he be another transmigrant?

Ye Mo continued, "Where is he now? What's the Space Flower's purpose?"

"Feng Ji fled Northern Sand six months ago; last seen in the Taklimakan Desert. Northern Sand searches for him; failure results in termination. The Space Flower is a super weapon combining sea and air warfare, capable of annihilating a country or defending a region. I don't know the specifics," Liang Shiguo replied.

"Why did he run away?"

"Northern Sand contracted with Feng Ji to design the Space Flower, then release him. He finished, but they reneged, keeping him for more projects. He escaped, taking all his blueprints, including the Space Flower's."

Ye Mo thought, 'Was that picture with Luo Ying taken near that desert? If so, why was she there?' The possibility thrilled him; he wanted to go immediately.

"How many bases does Northern Sand have? Where's yours?" Ye Mo asked.

"Northern Sand has six bases; I only know the Asian base, in Vietnam's Baiwei Creek."

Ye Mo, estimating he'd gleaned enough, knocked Liang Shiguo out and returned him to his room.

Liang Shiguo awoke shortly after Ye Mo left, the events vividly clear. He'd been airborne, divulging secrets to a black-clothed man.

He was shaken. Revealing even one secret meant death; he'd revealed so much crucial information. Or had he? It must have been a dream. How could he have floated in mid-air? Relieved, he still felt the dream's realism; he'd felt the wind.

Liang Shiguo splashed cold water on his face, trying to forget the nightmare. Even if a dream, Northern Sand's superiors would kill him.

...

Though Ye Mo wanted to find Luo Ying, he waited. Months had passed; a few days wouldn't matter. Plus, he wanted Liang Shiguo's $10 billion.

Returning to Yun Shang Pearl, Luo Yin slept soundly. Ye Mo cultivated on deck.

The next morning, Luo Yin was awake, cleaned, and waiting. Ye Mo's spirit sense confirmed her partial recovery and self-defense capability.

"I want to go to Flowing Snake to see Luo Fei," Luo Yin said hesitantly. After reflection, she knew continuing to follow Ye Mo was inappropriate; he seemed wary.

Despite their short time together, Luo Yin understood Luo Xuan's trust in Ye Mo and her plea to avoid speaking ill of him. He was a good person; she'd overestimated his intentions. He wasn't like Qi Yulin. Despite her beauty and injury, Ye Mo showed no ulterior motives.

Just as Ye Mo wondered how to keep Luo Yin busy, she chose Flowing Snake—perfect.

Ye Mo contacted Ning Qingxue to have Luo Fei pick up Luo Yin at Gui Lin Airport. Ning Qingxue also informed him Zeng Zhengxia was at Flowing Snake, awaiting him.

Ye Mo immediately thought of the spirit well; Zeng Zhengxia likely sought it. Knowing its location would make Ye Mo want to eliminate Feng Wu.

After sending Luo Yin away, Ye Mo decided to collect the $10 billion first.

...

In Otherworldly Entertainment's secret room, Liang Shiguo, Peter, and Chen Zhui conversed. Liang Shiguo looked unwell, still suspicious of last night's dream; it had been too real.

A black-clothed man knocked, saying, "CEO Liang, Ye Mo is here."

Peter and Chen Zhui were stunned. Ye Mo had been there yesterday; why again?

"Invite him in," Liang Shiguo said calmly.

"Director Liang, why is he here?" Chen Zhui, noting Liang Shiguo's confidence, asked.

Liang Shiguo smiled, "It's about the crystal."

"How do you know?" Peter asked.

"He hesitated when I mentioned the crystal's $10 billion value; I guessed he possessed it," Liang Shiguo said dismissively.

"Mr. Liang, you're amazing!" Peter applauded.

Chen Zhui marveled at Liang Shiguo's meticulousness. "Ten billion is significant; are we giving it to him? If we confirm he has it, there might be other ways."

Liang Shiguo shook his head, "You underestimate Ye Mo. So did I yesterday, but not anymore. He needs to prove he can take my ten billion, though. If not, tough luck."

Chen Zhui sighed. Even without powers, Liang Shiguo remained superior.