Lin Zixian's psi skill, "Bridal Dress Secret Tech," theoretically has no limit as long as there is enough time and repetitions (relative to the human spiritual power ceiling). Whether it can counter the psi skill of an S-level Mental Ability User is hard to say, as it has never been practically tested. However, he is indeed a very good scapegoat.

Currently, the Habulav side is also unable to investigate, making it difficult to find Lin Zixian himself. However, they can still contact him by phone, and he doesn't even need to synchronize his testimony. Lin Zixian only needs to tell the truth, and Chen Fei's lies become seamless.

Creating lies from a heap of truths is the highest level of deception.

Don't be misled by some Blue Star Sovereignties daring to act against the Lin Family. Looking beyond the process and only at the results, not even a single member of the Lin Family has been captured. Is this the extent of the Sovereignty's capabilities?

The public has no way to judge, and the vast majority will surely believe, at most with some skepticism. However, Chen Fei wouldn't believe a single word. The Sovereignties' threats towards the Lin Family are just bluster, and there isn't a single one who truly dares to confront the "Lord of the Sky" head-on.

"What kind of conditions would you require to relinquish Emerald Star?"

Blonde girl Nicole couldn't find a breakthrough and had to confess her stance and attitude.

This is no longer a conversation, much less an interrogation, but a negotiation.

The strong never reason and rule with the weak. Reasoning and rules are the weak's begged-for rewards, and whether they get them depends entirely on the mood of the strong.

Unyielding Chen Fei put the Habulav side in a tough spot, yet they couldn't truly hang him up and beat him. They still needed him to stand at the forefront against the "Sagali" civilization. Otherwise, the Blue Star Civilization would have to sacrifice countless lives to maintain the current attack and defense situation.

Chen Fei said leisurely, "Then may I propose a few questions?"

He had a reason for keeping a firm grip on Emerald Star; it wasn't greed.

With the resources currently in hand, it is enough to ensure that he and his descendants, for ten, twenty, or even a hundred generations, can live without worry. Anything beyond or further becomes utterly meaningless. Treating the descendants of the Chen Family Gate like pigs equates to stifling the future and potential of the Chen Family. Three generations are the limit one can reasonably plan for.

"Please go ahead!"

Nicole felt a spark of hope in her heart; it seemed hope was not lost.

A few "questions" meant conditions; as long as they could talk, everything was negotiable.

Chen Fei raised a hand, holding up one index finger.

"First, how will you reach Emerald Star? By relying on the 'Stargate'? Apologies, if Emerald Star is not connected to me, besides specific communication devices, I will not provide any 'Stargate.' If you have the ability, go build your own 'Stargate.' The resources for making a 'Stargate' are hard to find, or you can use the 'Dimensional Gate.' Longinus would face considerable risks, and I must remind you of this."

"Second, just a hundred hours ago, I had confirmed the elimination of nearly forty Biological Space Motherships within the Star System where Emerald Star is located, limited to within the Star System. There is no intelligence from outside the Star System, and there might be some that slipped away. If this Star System is close to the 'Sagali' civilization, it's possible that hundreds or even thousands of Biological Space Motherships will soon start an expedition, launching a recapture campaign. Biological Space Mothership battles aren't easy—the warfare in both Star Systems has been quite tough. Every battle could instantly destroy Blue Star. I paid a tremendous price for this, so Blue Star Sovereignties shouldn't harbor any naïve ideas."

The battles in the "Sagali" civilization's ancestral Star System were broadcasted back to Blue Star without reservation, visible to all Sovereignties.

If a war of this scale were to break out in the Solar System, Blue Star would undoubtedly face devastation, and human civilization would be at a precipice.

"Third, regardless of how you manage to seize Emerald Star from me, don't expect me to help guard it. I'm done serving you; you can do whatever you want. If the Blue Star Civilization perishes, it's none of my business. I'll just pack up and leave. The universe is vast; there are plenty of places to go. After all, it's all a plan long prepared."

Chen Fei continually raised three fingers, showing both the actual situation—without a single falsehood—and as a form of protest.

As mentioned from the start, if you think you can do it, then do it. If not, stop complaining. Not having the capability yet still demanding others to help is simply wishful thinking!

The Blue Star Sovereignties thought Chen Xiao'er, this layman, would fear them, to the point of counting the money for which he was being sold, resulting in them being so upset.

"Understood, I am waiting for my reply!"

Nicole couldn't respond to Chen Fei immediately, definitely needing to report these three questions and then await a response. She unhesitatingly stood and left.

It might take a day, perhaps ten or fifteen days, but it wouldn't drag on endlessly.

If Emerald Star were recaptured by the "Sagali" civilization during this period... well, then it would truly be entertaining. Fighting over something not fully obtained would only mock those involved forever.

An hour later, she returned to the interrogation room, though without a reply, she had made arrangements for Chen Fei.

She gave him a single room in a senior prison guard's dormitory to await further news.

After all, there's nothing in Room 43 of the interrogation area, and surely they can't have Chen Fei foolishly waiting there!

The studio was compact, only over fifty square meters, with a bedroom, study, and bathroom fully equipped. For meals, there was a kitchen with 24-hour service, allowing online ordering, which a Mechanical Being would deliver. There was no canteen; this applied to both prisoner guards and those detained there, making it hard for anyone to take advantage of mealtime to discuss matters. Moreover, due to zoned management, the communication between prison guards was limited to work connections, making it difficult to foster personal relationships.

Due to signal interruptions, he couldn't use his phone to connect to the outside world. Chen Fei refrained from using the Artificial Intelligence AI "Adam" to dial for him, likely out of concern that Miyoshi Xuesen and others were also under surveillance, and any suspicious communication would inevitably trigger unpredictable outcomes; this trump card must not be easily exposed.

However, there was a landline in the studio that could contact the outside world. Being monitored was inevitable, but he didn't care. He picked up the receiver, pressed the dial button, and called Miyoshi Monk's number directly.

"Hello, who is it?"

Seeing an unfamiliar number, Miyoshi Xuesen answered hesitantly.

"It's me, 'Rookie'!"

"Huh?!"

The Monk could hardly believe that Chen Fei could still call him.

Isn't he supposed to be apprehended and severely interrogated?

He could envision the poor Rookie hung up, unable to escape life or death, no matter his abilities. There would be no special treatment.

The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee Headquarters, representing the Sovereignty's will, had over ten thousand ways to make the supposed strongmen beg for mercy within 24 hours.

How long has it been, anyway? Six hours?

Doesn't seem that long!

"Where are you? Did you escape?"

The Monk thought Chen Xiao'er might have flipped the table.

"At Habulav's Heavy Criminal Prison, I've got a single room, staying put for now."

"..."

The Monk nearly threw his phone away.

Habulav's Heavy Criminal Prison, with a single room, staying put, is he doomed or what?!

Since taking the job, Miyoshi Xuesen hadn't seen any major breakout except a single significant escape event, and he hadn't seen any heavy criminals come out alive. Once they receive a cell number, they're either waiting for execution or detained for life—no parole in that case, no matter how well they behave. The best they could hope for was some meal privilege, more reading materials, nothing more.

But Miyoshi Monk quickly realized if they were indeed assigned a cell number, how could there be any opportunity to make outside calls? Something was off.

"You're in a cell?" he tentatively asked.

"A dormitory, prison guard's dormitory. In the cell, what are you even thinking?"

Chen Fei wanted to flick the monk on the head; what the hell was going through his mind all day?

Miyoshi Xuesen promptly asked, "Oh! What do they mean?"

"They," of course, were not Habulav. The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee Headquarters wouldn't be concerned about other life planets, as it operates under Blue Star's banner, focused only on Blue Star.

The Monk referred to the Blue Star Sovereignties, or more precisely, the interest groups behind the Sovereign rulers who do not appear in any news reports—the real big figures with the power to maneuver within civilization, far surpassing public figures like Louis Randon.

The class hierarchy exists everywhere and never disappears.

"As expected, they want it for free!"

Chen Fei let out a sarcastic laugh.

Before deciding to return to Blue Star, he had speculated with the Monk and the "Atlantis" think tank on the Blue Star Sovereignties' intentions and methods, anticipating the rhetoric of grand ideals and various threats and inducements.

However, Chen Fei had no choice but to return; otherwise, his persona and stance would collapse, making it easy for them to seize a pretext and escalate the situation.

But voluntarily returning to Habulav, seeming to walk straight into trouble, doesn't necessarily mean he would become passive. He wasn't without leverage, as his status as a citizen of the Blue Star Civilization's First Sovereignty ensured that other Sovereignties could not resort to any shady tactics.