Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback
Chapter 550 - 300 Microscopic Flying Insects (Second Update)_2

Chapter 550: 300 Microscopic Flying Insects (Second Update)_2

Now, the Communicator used by the Beishi Base was developed by researchers under Zhao Qiankun’s direction, and he was also in charge of its sole production. Anyone else who wanted to use a Communicator had to buy it from him, earning Zhao Qiankun a handsome profit.

This was only one of the many research projects underway in his institute, and it had already caused such a sensation in the Beishi Base that everyone couldn’t help but anticipate—once the other research projects inside the institute succeeded, what kind of colossal impact would they bring to Beishi and even the whole of Hua Country!

Under such circumstances, the other powers were at least superficially unwilling to offend Zhao Qiankun and his Qiankun Mercenary Group. By his own strength, Zhao Qiankun had gradually expanded the once obscure Qiankun Mercenary Group to its current scale!

Now, although the Beishi Base was said to be under the control of the Six Major Forces, the most vigorous among them were the White Wolf Mercenary Corps of the Bai Family and the Qiankun Mercenary Group controlled by Zhao Qiankun. Even the entire Bai Family did not dare to openly challenge Zhao Qiankun, let alone Bai Ye.

Although he was also a member of the Bai Family, he belonged to a collateral line. His branch was always suppressed by the direct lineage, just as it had been in the Military Department, and now the same was true within the White Wolf Mercenary Corps. Even though Bai Zhengli had awakened the powerful Gold Element Superpower, he was still unable to change their branch’s awkward status within the White Wolf Mercenary Corps, and instead, was even more tightly suppressed by the direct lineage!

As a result, the direct lineage members and the key personnel of the White Wolf Mercenary Corps all lived in the Imperial Court Community, while Bai Zhengli could only take his people and live in the Tianhua District. The Imperial Court Community was a high-end residential area, containing all detached villas with top-notch facilities. Although the Tianhua District also housed a villa section and high-rise apartments, it was far more ordinary compared to the Imperial Court Community. The rest of the White Wolf Mercenary Corps’ lower ranks all lived there.

While Bai Ye was listening to his subordinate’s report, he unconsciously tapped his fingers on the tabletop, his brain rapidly calculating. He had no interest in being the direct lineage’s pawn, toiling and laboring to death for that bunch. The current situation had to be changed!

It was just that, although they were a collateral family, it wasn’t easy to break from the direct lineage. After all, belonging to the same family, causing a sudden separation would invite criticism and could even give the direct lineage an excuse to wipe them out! Therefore, this matter couldn’t be rushed; it required long-term planning.

And then there was Zhao Qiankun; the man actually dared to covet Fang Yuxin and had to be dealt with! But how?

While Bai Ye was still pondering possible paths for the future, elsewhere, the Fang Family welcomed an uninvited guest.

Fang Yuxin was in the living room enjoying fruit with her family. She had recently made a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment and wasn’t in a hurry to cultivate, so she was taking advantage of this rare time to have a good chat with her family.

After Zhao Qiankun had sought her out, the other powers had remained silent. Which was expected; after all, by blood, Fang Yuxin was the granddaughter of Qu Xiuhong, and she also had an ambiguous relationship with Bai Ye, connected to both the Qu Family and the Bai Family. Other parties, even if they wished to woo her, wouldn’t dare to extend an olive branch in unclear circumstances, fearing that they might accidentally offend both the Qu Family and the Bai Family.

At this point, they were unaware that Zhao Qiankun had also approached Fang Yuxin, as he had communicated directly with her, and no forces could spy powerful enough to infiltrate the Fang or Zhao families to learn of this situation.

This allowed the Fang Family members a rare moment of undisturbed downtime, where they could fully enjoy the warmth of family time.

Fang Yuxin was tactfully discussing light-hearted topics with her family when she suddenly stopped mid-sentence, her expression turning grave. Seeing her change in demeanor, the others were first startled, then instinctively became alert, quietly extending their Spiritual Sense to investigate.

At that moment, Fang Yuxin waved her hand towards the void, and the next instant, a fist-sized orb of light flew in from outside the door and landed in her hand. It was a small Barrier sealed by Spiritual Sense, and suspended within was a speck the size of a sesame seed, pitch black in color.

At first glance, it resembled a black sesame seed, but upon closer inspection, one could see it had a pair of very small wings. Right now, it was frozen in the position of having its wings spread, completely motionless and sealed by Fang Yuxin.

Although the other members of the Fang Family had not yet achieved Foundation Establishment, they had nevertheless stepped onto the Immortal Path, and their senses were more acute than those of superpower users. They had not detected the tiny creature initially because it was simply too small, and their Spiritual Sense was not as developed as that of Fang Yuxin, who had achieved Foundation Establishment. Now that Fang Yuxin had it sealed, it was easy for them to get a clear view of the creature.

Upon seeing it, the Fang Family members were all shocked; even Bai Qianqian couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, "Mama! This thing is so tiny, is it a miniature robot?" Though he was young, his mind was sharp, and he had spent much time reading various books. Hence, he knew many countries were developing miniature robots.

The one before them was much more delicate than any he had seen before—a miniature robot, or rather, a miniature robotic flying insect.

Although the flying insect did not look like a fly, its eye area resembled the compound eyes of a fly, but it was far too small to be seen with the naked eye. The Fang Family, utilizing their Spiritual Sense, saw it clearly. They also discovered that the insect’s eyes were a composite type of camera, capable of seeing from many angles. Moreover, its abdomen contained data storage equipment, and it held a signal transmitter, continuously sending out the images it captured.

Such technology was unfathomable for this era! (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)