"Sit down, don't be so formal." Lin Feng was the first to sit on the sofa, gesturing casually at the opposite seat.
He also poured a cup of tea for Ophilia.
"Speaking of which, do you two sisters feel awkward in this state? Haven't you thought about separating into two bodies?"
Since he intended to use Ophilia, offering a little kindness first was a standard move.
If the two sisters wished for separate bodies, Lin Feng wouldn't mind helping.
With the power of the Cosmic Heart, his creative abilities were now at his fingertips.
However, Ophilia shook her head.
"No, we are used to this!"
"Rather, it would be unaccustomed if we were separated…"
Since childhood, the two sisters had shared a single body. While there was a drawback, which was having to take turns controlling it, there were also advantages. The younger sister wouldn't have to face something, so the elder sister would, and vice-versa.
It was somewhat akin to an ostrich's mentality…
"Alright, as long as you two are happy." Lin Feng had no objections. He didn't want the sisters to separate either, as it might negatively impact the abilities of the Outworld Twins.
"When Li Xieqian asked you to come, what did he say?"
Lin Feng asked, sipping his tea.
"Uh… he said that from now on, I would be directly under your command and wouldn't need to report to Li Xieqian anymore…" Ophilia replied truthfully.
"He only said that, nothing else?"
"No…"
Lin Feng observed Ophilia's expression.
"Ophilia, we've fought as teammates before. From now on, you won't have to participate in the third battle."
"I can guarantee that you won't need to join the auxiliary team, and I can help you exchange for any items you desire."
"I can even go out of my way to help you find your mother, but I need you to tell me only the truth from now on. Do you understand what I mean?"
Lin Feng's formal words made Ophilia feel a bit restless, hesitant to meet his gaze.
"This… Lord Li really didn't say much more… I'm not lying…"
Lin Feng nodded.
She wasn't lying indeed. Li Xieqian had been honest and hadn't made any moves of betrayal.
However, Li Xieqian likely didn't know the full extent of Ophilia's capabilities, so he probably didn't think she could uncover any crucial information…
Although he didn't suspect Li Xieqian and the others of plotting behind his back, caution was still necessary.
For now, everything seemed normal.
Without dwelling on it further, Lin Feng chatted with Ophilia for a while, casually mentioning some plans for the next day.
As they talked, Ophilia's mood gradually relaxed.
Drinking tea and chatting was the best way to pass the time and an excellent method to bridge any gaps.
Unknowingly, the grandfather clock in the room chimed.
Lin Feng glanced at it.
"That's it for tonight. I've arranged a room for you, so you should go and rest."
"Tomorrow, you and I will personally visit the living area of that mechanical lifeform race."
Ophilia had arrived around eleven o'clock at night. The clock striking meant it was now midnight.
Lin Feng summoned a maid and had her escort Ophilia to her room.
Ophilia followed willingly, obediently walking out with the maid.
As she reached the door, Ophilia suddenly stopped and turned back to look at Lin Feng.
"Um, you said you would help me find my mother, is that true?"
"Hm?"
Lin Feng looked up, meeting Ophilia's gaze.
He could feel the urgency and hope in her eyes.
He immediately returned a smile.
"It's true. This isn't difficult for me, don't worry."
Ophilia beamed a genuine smile.
Alright, she knew she had now latched onto an unimaginably powerful patron.
After sending Ophilia off, Lin Feng returned to the window but didn't dwell on his previous thoughts.
He quietly gazed out for a moment before also choosing to rest…
The night passed without incident…
The next day, after breakfast, Lin Feng and Ophilia set off for the largest mine in the southern hemisphere of the planet.
That was where Jin Henry had gathered the mechanical lifeform race…
They boarded a transport ship, piloted by a maid, and headed for their destination.
He had to admit, this maid was quite capable.
The primary mode of long-distance travel on the main planet was this type of small transport ship.
The planet was significantly larger than Blue Star. If they were to travel by car, it would likely take several days and nights to reach their destination.
"Ophilia, can you see anything about this mechanical race?"
The journey was a bit boring, so Lin Feng sent some information to Ophilia's terminal, hoping she could find some useful intelligence by looking at it in advance.
However, Jin Henry seemed to attach great importance to this race, as the information recorded about the mechanical lifeforms was extremely scarce.
Ophilia shook her head somewhat awkwardly.
"I tried last night, but I couldn't see any information."
Ophilia was taking the matters Lin Feng had entrusted her with very seriously, hoping to perform well so that Lin Feng would wholeheartedly help her find her mother.
Lin Feng's heart stirred upon hearing this.
"Your abilities can't see it either?"
Ophilia nodded with some helplessness.
"This race is very strange. They seem to be able to shield all probing from another dimension."
"This shouldn't be something a mechanical lifeform can do…"
Mechanical lifeforms generally possessed an innate advantage regarding data and networks.
Yet, Ophilia's eyes, which acquired information through a different channel, still yielded nothing.
"Alright, let's see when we get there…" Lin Feng responded casually.
He wasn't annoyed by this, as the Outworld Twins hadn't fully matured yet.
However, her inability to see information also proved the special nature of this race.
This increased the possibility that they were the ones who provided Jin Henry with the infinite energy furnace…
The transport ship was fast, arriving tens of thousands of kilometers away within an hour.
"Boss, it's a force field zone ahead. The transport ship can't fly in…" The maid stopped the ship mid-air and suddenly turned back to say.
Hmm? Lin Feng blinked in surprise.
A force field?
Lin Feng activated his super senses and looked forward.
Indeed, there were dense, transparent energy barriers. Behind the force field, many people were living…
People?
Lin Feng frowned.
No, not people. Those moving humanoid creatures were likely the race he was here to see.
Upon clearly seeing what those humanoid creatures looked like, Lin Feng was taken aback again, feeling a sense of familiarity.
Were these… androids?
No, no, androids weren't this advanced.
They did resemble a race from an anime he had watched before, the "Kikoku-sei" (Machina)…