Chapter 2947: Wrecking

Fang Heng, along with Wayne and the group of players, had just walked a short distance toward the deck when they heard the sounds of an argument between Captain Gisele and the expert team behind them.

Judging from what they heard, it seemed that the expert team wanted the Federation soldiers to take the risk and go patrol the mining area.

Fang Heng felt disdainful in his heart.

Since it was all internal Federation matters anyway, he was happy to let them bicker among themselves.

Fang Heng had just reached the deck passage when he saw Su Guantong walking toward him.

“Mr. Fang.”

Fang Heng gestured for Wayne and the others to move ahead and asked, “Mm, how is it? Did you complete the mission handover?”

“Thanks to your help, I have completed the information handover with Dr. Li Zixuan, and the mission is temporarily concluded.”

Su Guantong glanced at the passage behind, where the arguing voices continued, and lowered his voice, saying, “Currently, the Western District Federation has restricted the copying and transfer of data to prevent leaks. Dr. Li Zixuan spent half a month memorizing all the data stream information. I cannot record it fully in a short time. I will find a way to report this to Federation headquarters immediately. We may need to escort Dr. Li Zixuan away during the later stages.”

“Good.”

Fang Heng said, “I just checked. The area explored by the Lickers is filled with corrosive sandstorms. Also, the terrain and geological structure here have become extremely fragile due to years of erosion by sandstorms. Even after digging more than ten meters down, it is still loose sandy soil.”

“I am afraid it will be impossible to dig a catacomb passage to shelter a large spaceship in a short time.”

“The spaceship will return soon for a resupply run. You can go back with them to deliver the message.”

“Alright, thank you.”

Five hours later.

The large spaceship detached three of its compartments, gathered them together, and floated in mid-air, forming a basic temporary base.

The biggest problem facing the player team now was the existence of the permanent corrosive sandstorms in this world.

Under the relentless assault of the sandstorms, the energy points of the large spaceship’s defensive barrier were rapidly depleting and could no longer hold. Moreover, the Federation had not foreseen the severe decay of the world, where even the ground had weathered so badly that it was impossible to build a foundation.

After discussions, Captain Gisele decided to leave behind scientific researchers and part of the Federation’s military personnel at the temporary base and to use the spaceship to make a round trip to the main base.

When they returned next time, they would bring more energy and construction materials.

The rest of the people would stay behind at the temporary base, awaiting further orders.

Over the past five hours, after sorting and filtering by players and engineers, the collected high-quality ores had already filled twelve large crates.

Seeing the Federation staff members preparing to take away the crates, Arkley blocked their way, glaring at them fiercely and said coldly, “What do you think you’re doing?”

The leader of the expert team stepped forward and said, “The spoils will be taken back to the Federation first. These ores have not yet been refined. Submitting them as mixed ores directly to the spawns’ system would be too wasteful. We have a better hybrid separation and refinement system at headquarters. After refining, they will be made into mineral materials and submitted to the spawns. Once completed, we will provide corresponding Federation contribution points according to the agreed ratio.”

Arkley immediately sensed something was wrong, glared at him viciously, and looked like he was about to act, “Bullshit! What did you just say? Contribution points? Who the hell wants your contribution points? Say that again if you dare!”

Were these people crazy about money?

These ores were supposed to be exchanged for spawns contribution points, but after passing through the Federation’s hands, they were going to be turned into Federation contribution points?

Fang Heng heard the argument and walked over, signaling Arkley to hold back, then turned to look at Captain Gisele from the military department.

“Captain Gisele, do you think the same?”

Captain Gisele was momentarily speechless.

Originally, he thought the matter of distribution was no big deal.

After all, whatever Fang Heng said would be final, and they had not contributed much anyway.

He had not expected these experts to suddenly jump in.

Suddenly, Gisele realized that the people sent by the Presidential Office were probably here from the beginning to interfere with the profit-sharing.

The Presidential Office wanted a bigger cut.

Idiots!

Captain Gisele had already cursed the idiots from the Presidential Office thousands of times in his heart, but on the surface, he still had to smooth things over. “Everyone, don’t be hasty. This is only the conclusion of the expert team, not the final result…”

“The final details may change slightly, but the overall plan won’t differ much,” the expert team interrupted Gisele without giving him any face, turned to Fang Heng, and continued, “Mr. Fang, this is the division model we experts have concluded after careful analysis. Without the Federation, you would not have been able to enter this world or obtain any of the mining profits.”

“You can rest assured. The Western District Federation will register all collected mineral resources. Your share will not be shorted. However, we must also remind you that the mineral resources of this world belong to the Federation. Unauthorized extraction or use will be regarded as theft, and the Federation reserves the right to pursue the matter.”

Captain Gisele froze in place, looking at Fang Heng, whose face had darkened, and for a moment, his face turned pale.

What the hell was wrong with these experts?

Theft? Pursue responsibility?

Did they even know who they were talking to?

“Fang Heng, these people were sent by the higher-ups. They don’t know the situation and don’t understand. Please don’t take it to heart,” Captain Gisele hurriedly grabbed Fang Heng and said in a low voice, “Please, for my sake, give me a little more time. I will report everything to the Federation Parliament immediately when I get back. I promise you a satisfactory answer.”

“Alright.”

Fang Heng shrugged, thinking it probably would not be a big problem.

Since they were already here, the Federation could no longer control him.

At worst, they would part ways.

“I’ll be waiting here for your good news.”

Soon, the spaceship completed its transition preparations.

In the temporary base safe zone, Lieutenant Collete and the Federation soldiers staying behind all looked up and watched the spaceship float into the air, then become surrounded by pale white star-like lights before completely disappearing through transition.

The Federation research team slowly withdrew their gazes.

“Everyone.”

Collete sensed the morale was low and nodded, saying, “Don’t worry. The spaceship is only making a round trip to transport supplies. It is expected to return in about eight hours. Please remain in the temporary base during this time and do not leave.”

“Understood.”

Behind the group of researchers, the expert sent by the Presidential Office, Vionne, who stayed behind with everyone else, could not help but reveal a faint sneer after hearing what Collete said.