There are a total of four continents on Yanhuang Star, namely the Dongsheng Continent, the Southern Flame Continent, the Westwind Continent, and the Arctic Continent. Between the four continents is the Middle Sea, which occupies 40% of the planet's surface. Thousands of islands dot the vast ocean. The theater command is located on the steel island with the equator.

The island is a huge military camp with millions of officers and soldiers on the island at any given time.

The Human Federation has a total of nine war zones, both in terms of scale and strength, the third war zone ranks among the top three, on a par with the first and second war zones. Because the home galaxy is only ten light-years away from the Greenwich Meteorite Belt, and the Third Theater is responsible for guarding the middle of the Greenwich Line, even in peacetime, the theater has more than 25 million troops, and the theater command directly controls about 5 million.

However, the theater command is mainly civilian soldiers, with only a small number of guard units.

In the middle of the island, there is an iron tower that is several kilometers high. Standing on the top of the tower, you can see the Southern Flame Continent more than a thousand kilometers away. That is the office building of the Theater Command, the tallest building on the Yanhuang Star, and the symbol and symbol of the Third Theater of Operations.

There are only two offices on the top floor of the building, one for the theater commander and the other for the theater chief, the former ten times the size of the latter. It's just that for five hundred years, the door to the commander's office has never been opened, and only the chief of staff of the theater of operations has worked on this floor.

Three days ago, Lin Xiaoting celebrated his 518th birthday, and all he celebrated was a cream cake.

Just looking at his appearance, no one would believe that Lin Xiaoting was an old man in his five hundreds. Although thanks to developed medical technology, the average life expectancy of human beings has exceeded 300 years old, and if anti-aging genetic drugs are taken on time, coupled with regular hibernation, human life expectancy can be extended to 1,500 years old, but there are not many birthday stars who are more than 500 years old, let alone like Lin Xiaoting, who still maintains the appearance of 50 years old.

You must know that Lin Xiaoting is busy every day, and there is no holiday, let alone hibernation.

There is only one explanation, he is taking genetic drugs. Only genetic medicine can make people stay young, but the price paid is also very great.

The office was empty, with only a desk and a chair. Lin Xiaoting sat on a chair, and in front of him was a projected conference room. Several officers who were also projected were briefing the situation in turn, and Lin Xiaoting listened very carefully.

“…… Chief of Staff, this is about the case. Although I have arranged for personnel to conduct a more comprehensive search, I hope it will not be too much. ”

"So, the action report provided by Colonel Lin Feng is just her side, and there is no evidence to prove that it was someone from the Luo family who intercepted the 'Ice and Snow Tiger'?"

"Exactly." The staff officer in charge of summarizing the answer was very direct.

"This matter ends here, and Colonel Lin Feng's action report is sealed and set as SSS-level secret. This must not be leaked, do you understand? After several staff officers answered, Lin Xiaoting rubbed his forehead vigorously and said, "What is the situation of the 'Cold Ice Tiger'?" ”

"The damage is more than 90 percent, and only the propulsion system is still functioning, so it is extremely difficult to repair."

"Can it be fixed?" Lin Xiaoting asked directly.

The staff officer hesitated for a moment before saying, "Theoretically, it can be repaired, but the original blueprints need to be provided by the Hidden Spirits." In addition, large quantities of raw materials that are extremely difficult to obtain are required. I've checked the stockpile, and it's extremely unlikely that the Ice Tiger will be repaired. ”

"You mean, it's the raw materials that matter."

The staff officer nodded, indicating that this was what he meant.

"Make a list."

"Chief of Staff ......"

"I will report this matter to Lin Shuai, and obtain the original design drawings of the 'Ice and Snow Tiger' through Lin Shuai's relationship. As for the raw materials, we can only think of another way. ”

The staff officer didn't say anything more, and sent Lin Xiaoting a list of raw materials for repairing the "Ice and Snow Tiger".

After glancing at it, Lin Xiaoting immediately frowned. The staff officer did not exaggerate, the raw materials needed to repair the "Ice and Snow Tiger" are not only expensive, but also extremely rare, and several are even unique to the Northern Alpha Galaxy, and even if there is money in the Southern Alpha System, they cannot be bought, such as "Life Crystal". This crystal, which is only found in the body of a grade 10 adult silicon beast, is a natural superconductor and an indispensable raw material for making S-level or higher energy adapters. There are no adult Silicons in the Southern Alpha System, let alone those above level ten. The "Life Crystals" that fall into the Southern Alpha System are not only of inferior quality, but also expensive, and often have to be exchanged for equally valuable raw materials.

In order to repair the "Ice and Snow Tiger", the "Life Crystal" is indispensable.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Xiaoting tapped a few times on the virtual keyboard and called up several top-secret information.

Although the two camps have been opposed to each other for 5,000 years, the Greenwich Meteorite Belt, which divides the North and South Alpha Systems, is not an insurmountable barrier. The North Alpha system has valuable resources, and the South Alpha system has outlaws. For thousands of years, the Galactic Alliance has never lacked interstellar mercenaries who want money and death. These men ventured into the Greenwich Meteorite Belt to hunt the nesting silicon beasts on celestial bodies and sell their catch on the black market. Some large mercenary legions even went deep into the Northern Alpha System to hunt adult silicon beasts above level ten. The military has always turned a blind eye to the black market, that is, it does not recognize its legitimacy, and it has not cracked down, because the military also needs raw materials from the North Alpha system.

In fact, the military has been in contact with some large mercenary groups.

As long as these mercenary groups do not act recklessly, the military will not only not interfere, but will also provide some necessary support, such as sending a fleet to the Greenwich Meteorite Belt to respond. In return, these mercenary groups will promptly inform the hunting activities, and after hunting valuable materials, they will be sold to the military first.

It's just that not all mercenary groups understand the rules.

In order to make more profits, some mercenary groups will quietly sell their supplies on the black market, rather than selling them to the military at a lower price.

In this regard, the military is also tolerant if it can, and generally will not tear its face with the mercenary group.

It's just that the mercenary group went out hunting and hunted and returned through the Greenwich meteorite belt, and every move was under the nose of the military, and there was no secret at all.

In front of the behemoth of the military, any mercenary group is as small as ants.

Lin Xiaoting called up a list of several materials that will appear on the black market in the near future.

After looking at it carefully for a while, Lin Xiaoting had an idea in his heart.

At this time, the secretary walked into the study.

"Chief of Staff, Colonel Lin Feng has arrived."

"Remember what I started to say, adjourn." After turning off the conference system, Secretary Lin Xiaotingcai nodded, "Wait for the tea and pastries to be delivered, don't forget the osmanthus cake." ”

The secretary nodded in agreement and exited the office.

Before that, Lin Xiaoting instructed the secretary to prepare osmanthus cakes, because Lin Feng loved sweets when he was young, and he especially liked osmanthus cakes.

Half a minute later, the secretary brought Lin Feng in, and then went out to prepare tea and pastries.

"Hello Chief of Staff, Colonel Lin Feng, the captain of the Special Investigation Brigade, is here to report."

When Lin Feng said this, Lin Xiaoting just stood up. He was stunned for a moment, then nodded, and the smile that appeared on his face also dissipated.

"Sit down."

A chair rose from under the floor and appeared in front of Lin Feng.

"I read the operation report," Lin Xiaoting sat down first. "Although the mission was not completed, it is a great achievement to recover the lost 'Ice and Snow Tiger', and I believe that General Lin Liexun has explained the relevant rewards to you. As for how it will be distributed, you are the captain of the team, and it is up to you to decide. Listening to Lin Liexun, Second Lieutenant Yang Yi made great contributions in the operation, and after returning to the brigade, as long as he could pass the combat strength test, he would be promoted in accordance with the regulations. ”

"It was he who recaptured the Ice Tiger from the enemy, and he also saved me, the Fire Phoenix."

Lin Xiaoting was slightly stunned, and heard Lin Feng's voice.

"I want to be with him, and ......"

"Now is not the time to talk about it." Lin Xiaoting categorically interrupted Lin Feng's words.

"Grandpa......"

At this time, the secretary brought in tea and pastries, and withdrew very interestingly.

"Taste it, this is your favorite osmanthus cake." Lin Xiaoting let out a long breath and controlled his emotions.

"Grandpa remembers that I liked to eat osmanthus cake the most when I was a child," Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "It's just that after I started changing my teeth at the age of six, I didn't like sweets." ”

"I know what you're thinking," Lin Xiaoting glanced at Lin Feng and said, "Every time I see you, I wonder if you are Lin Liezu's daughter, you are not like your father at all, but very much like your seventh uncle." I know that the more I object in this matter, the less you will do what I want. It's your life's work, and I can't say anything more. With the current relationship between the Lin family and Luo Jia, I will not marry you into the Luo family. It's just that you were the one who made the vow in the first place. If he can be the pilot of the Ice Tiger, I will personally officiate your wedding. If he doesn't have this ability, he will only please women, and he will not be qualified to be my Lin Xiaoting's grandson-in-law. ”

"He's going to be the pilot of the Ice Tiger."

"I hope so."

Lin Feng gritted his teeth, knowing that it was useless to say anything else, so he stood up and prepared to leave.

"Why, in such a hurry to leave?"

"Chief of Staff, I'm the captain of the Special Reconnaissance Brigade. The mission is over, and I should return to the brigade base as soon as possible and do my job. ”

"Take this with you."

Lin Xiaoting threw out two egg-sized things, Lin Feng was slightly stunned, and immediately reached out to catch them.

"These are two C-level 'space storage', the latest scientific research products, each with 500 cubic meters of storage space, just enough to accommodate the 'Fire Phoenix' and 'Ice and Snow Tiger', which can be regarded as my blessing to you." Lin Xiaoting let out a long breath and said, "It's not so simple to want to be my grandson-in-law Lin Xiaoting. Even if it can be matched by neurons, the 'Ice and Snow Tiger' will have to be repaired. ”

Lin Xiaoting didn't say anything more, turned around and waved his hand, and gave the order to evict the guest.