Chapter 740: Peyton's Past
As the saying goes, the way a person speaks depends on his confidence.
No matter how unwilling Lloyd is to admit it, he cannot change the fact that his position in front of Li Yu is actually somewhat weak.
Rumor has it that Li Yu killed a super life form and captured the fallen Titan.
He knew that under normal circumstances, the opponent should not be able to have such combat power.
But he himself is just a candidate for heir to the empire. Even if he is the first in line, there are too many uncertainties.
Sometimes he wondered whether he and the other party were still qualified to communicate on an equal footing.
However, his inner pride always supported him and made him unwilling to bow his head.
But even if they are unwilling to bow their heads, due to the difference in status, it will be revealed subconsciously during the conversation.
Li Yu didn't care much about this. Not to mention some deeply rooted consciousness from his previous life, even in this life, he had only been exposed to this world for a few years.
Although there are many shortcomings, I really don't divide people into different levels.
Don't mind what the other person is thinking.
As long as he doesn't hate the other person and the other person can maintain superficial respect for him and doesn't harm his interests, he doesn't mind responding with a smile.
Lloyd accompanied him all the way to the arranged reception, which was located near the Imperial Palace, the political center of the Star Empire.
Only those whose status reaches a certain level are qualified to be arranged here.
"By the way, there is something I need to tell you..." Lloyd was about to leave, but after hesitating for a moment, he spoke:
"Some people are very reluctant to see the Empire ease the situation with you, and some nobles are quite critical of it."
"Especially the Morgan family and the Delo family. The former is because you killed their previous ruler, and the latter is because of the Titan Axe."
Needless to say, the Mogan family is Li Yu's old friend.
The Delo family is more interesting. They hardly get involved in politics or business, but are deeply involved in scientific research.
Mainly responsible for the reverse tracing mission of Titan Technology. There are not many members in the family and their presence is very low, but they cannot be ignored.
The Titan Axe that Li Yu snatched last time belonged to the Delo family.
Li Yu was not surprised at all. The Star Empire was not a living being, so it was normal for all kinds of opinions to arise.
He just asked in return: "So, are they still planning to attack me?"
Lloyd shook his head and said in silence, "There are more ways to cause trouble than just taking action."
"The easing of the situation is itself a shackle. You probably don't want to break this situation again."
Li Yu thought about it and added: "When there is not enough benefit."
Lloyd felt a little toothache, then shook his head and said, "But it's not a big problem. Like you said , there's no chance of a fight. It will only be limited to certain aspects."
Li Yu is almost alone, and has no substantial industry or power in the interstellar space, so it is difficult for people to find a way to deal with him.
When Li Yu mentioned the nobles, he thought of a question and asked, "By the way, the last time we fought with your people, it was the emperors of previous generations who came forward, and those nobles just provided weapons and the like."
"Isn't there a super life form among them? I remember the one called Xisank, he was a super life form, although he was half-disabled."
"It's Sissoko..." Lloyd emphasized, then shook his head and said, "You think super life forms are too worthless."
"You should also know that becoming a super life form requires more than just piling up resources."
"For an A-level life form that has evolved to its peak, the question is how to become a super life form."
Li Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly realized that he had oversimplified the matter.
In today's interstellar world, there are three major mainstream evolutionary systems: genetically evolved bodies are also called genetic warriors, psychics, and mechanically modified bodies.
However, there is one thing that has a natural shortcoming, that is, the mechanically modified body.
With the current level of technology, it is almost impossible for a mechanically modified body to become a super life form.
As for the evolutionary systems developed by various civilizations themselves, some of them cannot even become A-level life forms, let alone progress step by step.
Then there are only two left, genes and superpowers.
The gene chain system is the most complete. You just need to replace the gene chain step by step to increase your own potential.
After evolving to the peak, the question becomes how to become a super life form.
The wild A5 level, without top-level channels, doesn’t even know how to continue evolving.
The reason why Li Yu knew that the fund evolution body needed to integrate its own gene chain was because of the revelation of the [Monument of Life].
He didn't know about this at all.
Even if we know, we will still face a very big problem: genetic conflict.
Due to the continuous replacement and development of its own gene chain, its fusion gene chain has become strong to a certain extent.
It would be even more difficult to merge them together, especially considering their extremely weak genetic chain which serves as the foundation.
There is almost no room for trial and error when it comes to issues like genetic conflict. The Fallen Titan was almost killed, not to mention humans who have not yet become super life forms.
As for superpowers, let’s not talk about them.
Although superpowers are generally referred to as a system, except for the most common elemental superpowers, all other superpowers can be regarded as a separate system, which is extremely complicated and difficult.
Various factors led to the birth of a super life form, which is one in a million even among A-level life forms.
However, even though it is so difficult, Li Yu does not quite believe that the Emperor's lineage can give birth to a super life form.
As for the other several noble families combined, not even one was born intact.
"Is it just because of the difficulty?" Li Yu glanced at Lloyd suspiciously: "Didn't you imperial nobles make trouble in secret?"
"Aren't you afraid that this group of nobles will give birth to a few more super life forms and replace your position?"
The corner of Lloyd's mouth twitched slightly. This was a strictly forbidden issue to discuss at the top level of the Star Empire.
Whether the emperor and nobles are afraid or not, everyone has his own thoughts.
Only this guy in front of me can ask this question openly.
Is it possible that the emperor and nobles are secretly making trouble?
Lloyd didn't know either, but advancing to become a super life form requires foolproofness.
If someone were to fiddle with it a little bit...
"Tsk tsk, give the powerful Titan artifact to a few nobles to appease their hearts..." Just as Lloyd was thinking, Li Yu said:
"And when you need to use it, you can just take it over."
"Anyway, to you, those nobles are just kids with firearms."
Each Titan artifact can allow an A5-level peak evolved being to exert the combat power of a super life form in a short period of time.
And when used by super life forms, it will be even stronger.
Unless the Imperial Nobles can be sure that the other seven nobles cannot produce super life forms, they will not hand over the powerful Titan artifacts to the seven nobles.
However, evolving super life forms is already difficult, and even if something goes wrong it would be difficult to point the finger at the emperors and nobles.
The corners of Lloyd's eyes twitched wildly. He didn't say anything, but Li Yu had already started to summarize, and his summary made a lot of sense.
Lloyd shook his head: "There are very few A-level life forms that can advance to super life forms."
"In this process, it is already very good to have a Sissoko."
Li Yu did not comment. This was just a question that arose after the last war.
He was just curious, so he asked.
The Star Empire might still have some unused trump cards, but no one has stipulated that once a war begins, they must use their trump cards and fight to the end.
Lloyd then warned: "The Emperor may or may not see you, I can't tell."
"But his attitude towards you is not very good."
"It doesn't matter when he abdicates." Li Yu didn't care whether the emperor would see him or not, and said, "I suggested to your ancestors before that they abdicate and let you be the emperor, but they disagreed."
Lloyd's face changed drastically, his lips trembled, and he almost cursed.
You are trying to kill me!
My father is in his prime and is very ambitious. It would have been fine if you asked him to abdicate, but you actually wanted to push me to the throne.
I have such a good situation, I could just wait, but now I have to live in fear, afraid that my dad will kill me at any time.
"Haha... I'm just kidding..." Li Yu waved his hand and laughed.
Lloyd just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the other party continue: "I was just joking..."
Lloyd's face turned purple again and he walked away cursing.
He had no way of verifying the truth of the news and could only remain anxious for a while.
Li Yu shook his head and chuckled. He did suggest that the emperor abdicate, but he did not suggest that Lloyd take over.
The news of Li Yu's arrival gradually fermented among the upper echelons of the empire.
Of course, there are more than seven noble families in the upper echelons of the empire. There are countless other families, large and small, that are named after nobility.
However, most of them are just trying to flatter themselves.
Many people want to establish a relationship with the new interstellar upstart Dragon Lord, or become familiar with him.
Although his relationship with the Star Empire has eased now, it is impossible for them to be directly close.
The first person who came to interview was equivalent to cutting himself off from the upper echelons of the empire.
Therefore, although this news caused undercurrents among the upper echelons of the empire, almost no one actually took action based on it.
…
At the same time, a report was presented to Mozambique, indicating that the years had left clear marks on him, to the point that even genetic drugs could not make up for it.
His face, full of wrinkles, looked like weathered stone, and it was hard to see any emotion on it.
However, today was a little different. He frowned and asked, "When did this happen?"
"Five years ago, Peyton Mozambique from the branch discovered a new gene chain harmonization method. Through resonance wave regulation, the gene chain cost can be reduced by 20%-30%, and the success rate can be increased by 2%." The confidant reported in a low voice:
"However, Hasansi Mozambique stole this technology and claimed it as his own, naming it the Hasansi Coordination and Optimization Solution."
"At the same time, they killed Peyton Mozambique's direct blood relatives, disguised it as the work of the Marauders, and launched a Marauder purge."
"It's just that the hunt for Peyton Mozambique was blocked and ended in vain."
"20%-30%..." Mozambique looked down at the information: "The information provided by Hassans shows that this plan only saves 10%-20%. What about the remaining 10%..."
The confidant did not answer, but the result was self-evident.
“Alas, how could they be so dirty…” Mozambique shook his head and sighed, “This time they received the news that Peyton followed Long Zun back, so they were scared and told the truth.”
A large family with many branches and leaves always has various problems.
Mozambique knows this very well, but those in power only care about the results, not the process.
They don't want to know, nor do they care, who died or what happened.
But what annoys them the most is that their subordinates are not honest and cause all kinds of trouble, and in the end they have to step in to settle it.
"It was Lord Lor who provided the information. He must want to launch a fatal blow against Lord Hassans." The confidant replied.
"Let Hassans come over and go find Long Zun to die. Don't let others come to your door and make you a laughing stock." Mozambique didn't care about the factional struggles among his subordinates and gave the order indifferently.
The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit, and this is most vividly reflected among these nobles.
"After all, His Excellency Hassans is a direct descendant and is already the CEO of the Terran Chamber of Commerce. Is it too much to let him go and die?"
The confidant hesitated and said that he was not just a subordinate, but sometimes he also acted as an aide and provided some advice.
"He is also your fifth-generation grandson. Long Zun may not cause trouble because of Peyton."
"You don't know Long Zun. He couldn't have been unaware of Peyton's identity, but he still brought him here. If he didn't want to cause trouble, Peyton wouldn't have shown up at all." Mozambique shook his head.
"Although he is a direct descendant, he either has to be obedient or have clean hands. If he can't do either, what's the point of living?"
The confidant was awed, knowing that it was Hassan's greed that caused Mozambique's disgust.
10% of the material cost is indeed too greedy.
This is already considered stealing benefits from the family.
"I understand..." The confidant hesitated for a moment and said, "If Mr. Hassans is unwilling..."
"Then destroy it and send it on." The coldness in Mozambique's words made his men no longer hesitate.
