The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 85 - 84 Departure to Liuluo Star

Chapter 85: Chapter 84 Departure to Liuluo Star

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After resting for a night, they assembled at the entrance of the teaching building the next morning and went to find the mercenary team they had agreed to meet with before.

The mercenaries didn’t care much about the reduction in Liu Hang’s group’s size; it was essentially an additional escort mission they picked up conveniently, and fewer people meant less trouble for them.

With Liu Hang present, they didn’t have to take a public spaceship and could directly board Liu Hang’s private vessel.

The spaceship wasn’t as fast as an aircraft, and given that the Liuluo Star was near the border, it would take two days and nights without any stops in between.

In the spaceship, bunk beds were installed, with Qu Tong’s bunk directly opposite Song Ke’s.

After the girl from the Pharmaceutical Department left, she and Song Ke became the only two females in the team, so naturally, they were arranged to be together.

Song Ke’s first impression was of someone with clear thoughts, a brisk and efficient nature, approachable and without pretense.

The two had only met a total of two times, so they weren’t very familiar with each other; she guessed it was probably because of Xu An.

Later, Liang Ge had sarcastically complained to her that Xu An had given him only one sugar haw stick, while a girl named Song Ke received several.

After returning that day, she had inquired about Song Ke and Liu Hang from Fei Wenxing.

Song Ke’s father was the director of the research institute, and her mother was also a senior executive.

The research institute belonged to the Royal Family, but it was heavily suppressed by the Alchemist Association under the Lan Family.

In addition to Nutrient Solutions and Energy Potions, the research institute had invested heavily in the pursuit of High-grade Spirit Power Potions, but unfortunately, they had not achieved any significant breakthroughs.

Song Ke did not follow in her parents’ footsteps into the Pharmaceutical Department but chose the Mecha Single Soldier Department instead.

However, Song Ke’s sister, Song Nuan, had entered the Pharmaceutical Department but was rather close to Lan Weiying.

It seemed the relationship between the two sisters was not good.

After entering the Mecha Single Soldier Department, Song Ke’s grades were also very good. Although her physical fitness grade was only A, she was steadily at the top in theoretical subjects. If it weren’t for missing a midterm field training for some reason, she would definitely have no problem advancing to the second year.

In contrast, Song Nuan’s physical fitness grade was only B, but this year she managed to transfer to Class A, which only accepts students with an A grade physical fitness level and above.

Song Ke took great care of Qu Tong throughout the journey, sharing with Qu Tong many of her own experiences with outdoor survival and dealing with Star Beasts.

Qu Tong listened quietly, occasionally asking a few questions of her own.

"Sister Qu Tong, you’re nothing like the rumors," Song Ke suddenly remarked as she looked closely at Qu Tong’s calm features.

Qu Tong’s eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings as she smiled faintly, asking, "Oh? And what are the rumors about me like?"

Considering the information Qu Wanwan had hinted at and what she had heard online some time ago, Song Ke felt it wouldn’t be right to say it to Qu Tong’s face, so she laughed it off, "Rumors are often not to be believed. You’re very nice as you are now, Sister Qu Tong."

After a while, Song Ke asked another question, "But now I’m really curious, did you really volunteer to replace Qu Wanwan and marry Prince Yuting?"

She had believed it before, after all, newborns were rare nowadays, and everyone valued fertility. Qu Wanwan’s high fertility value was a pity to be married to Prince Yuting, who had a fertility value of zero.

But for Qu Tong, with a fertility value of only 20 and a physical fitness grade of F, marrying Prince Yuting seemed like a wise choice.

"Is that what Qu Wanwan told you all?"

Song Ke: "She didn’t say, but she implied a lot."

Qu Tong chuckled softly, wasn’t this just one of Qu Wanwan’s usual tricks?

Before Qu Tong could reply, Song Ke had already come up with her own answer.

"Ha! Why am I even asking you? I don’t believe it was voluntary at all; I trust you."

Qu Tong shook her head, "No, it was voluntary. But the Qu Family only gave me this one choice."

Song Ke nodded, "I knew it."

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"But aside from fertility value, Prince Yuting is good in every other aspect, so it’s no wonder you like him," she comforted.

Song Ke obviously misunderstood the intention behind volunteering, and Qu Tong saw no need to explain.

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Before disembarking from the spacecraft, Qu Tong distributed a bottle of high-grade Nutrient Solution to each person, as agreed.

These were exactly the two large boxes of cherry-flavored Nutrient Solution that Butler Chi had prepared for Qu Tong.

One box was left in the manor, while the other was in her space.

Originally, Qu Tong thought a box of Nutrient Solution would contain 12 or 24 bottles, at most 36 bottles.

She never expected Butler Chi to stock up a box of 200 bottles.

A single bottle of high-grade Nutrient Solution could last seven days without eating under normal conditions, so 200 bottles would be enough for her to consume for three to four years, and there were still another 200 bottles left for her at home...

Sigh~

Butler Chi really did his job thoroughly.

Drinking the same flavor continuously, she’d vomit if she didn’t tire of it.

However, for tasks like these where one has to expend physical and spiritual energy, the effect of the Nutrient Solution wouldn’t last as long, but it would definitely suffice for two or three days.

The mercenary team was drinking their own supply of mid-grade Nutrient Solution, and Qu Tong only had to take care of the seven or eight people brought by Liu Hang.

The mercenaries were here to hunt Star Beasts, collecting their fur, antlers, and other parts to sell.

They had a map, but as Liuluo Star seldom had visitors, the map only showed satellite terrain without marking areas where Star Beasts often appeared, so they had no specific destination. They just went wherever and slaughtered any Star Beasts they encountered.

Therefore, the decision on which route to take fell to Liu Hang.

Liu Hang opened the map and discussed strategies with his teammates, encouraging everyone to voice their own ideas.

In the end, it was the physically weakest, Xu An, and Qu Tong.

Qu Tong said she had no suggestions and was up for anything.

Xu An, after giving it some thought, pointed in a direction and said, "The vegetation over there is denser and there are more types of plants; the probability of finding the medicinal herbs we need is higher. There’s a lake, and if we head towards it, we should arrive around dusk, making it an ideal spot to rest for the night before continuing south tomorrow."

Xu An’s suggestion was accepted by the others and they decided to follow it.

"Let’s go. We’ll take turns driving the Mecha to lead the way. I’ll go first," Liu Hang announced, summoning his S-rank Mecha from the Space Button.

Qu Tong looked up at the red and black Mecha, more refined and cooler than the one she piloted in the virtual pod, and felt a bit envious.

Mechas were expensive to produce, and only Liu Hang, Song Ke, and the mercenary captain had them. The others followed on foot, foraging for herbs.

They encountered a few Star Beasts now and then, which the mercenary team was more than capable of handling.

Before long, the team found the mission’s target herb: Bilateral Wing Wood.

Qu Tong thought it might be something special but realized it was just Immortal Leaf.

As Qu Tong gathered the leaves, she daydreamed about delicious foods.

This herb was plentiful on Liuluo Star.

During Liu Hang’s break, Qu Tong discussed with him the possibility of keeping any excess Bilateral Wing Wood for herself after gathering enough for the Pharmaceutical Department’s needs.

Liu Hang waved his hand, unconcerned, "Why not? These leaves are polluted anyway. We don’t know how to use them, only you Pharmacists can make them effective. You can have all the extras."

Qu Tong thanked him, and in return, she pointed out several other medicinal plants to the team on their journey ahead. Although they were not part of their mission, these could be sold for money elsewhere.

Upon hearing that they could make money, the mercenary team also started to gather them enthusiastically.