The spaceship started, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the space above the Blue Sea Continent.

After returning to the Moon, the first thing Ling Feng did was go to the Moon Base to hand over the Tiger Crystal Stone he obtained to the core.

However, after some analysis, the core discovered a strange energy within the stone but couldn’t determine what it was or its purpose.

Helpless, Ling Feng could only temporarily place these Tiger Crystal Stones in the Space Ring, as they didn’t take up much space; he would investigate their use when the opportunity arose in the future.

Afterward, Ling Feng went to see Yao, and upon meeting her, he immediately asked, "Since your spaceship has been repaired, can we set off to return to your homeland?"

Yao, however, smiled and shook her head, saying, "Not yet!"

"Why?"

Ling Feng was puzzled. He had planned to accompany her if she returned home, as she had helped him so much; now that she needed help, he was determined to assist.

Yao smiled and said, "Although the spaceship is repaired, we still don’t have the ability to reclaim our homeland; we need to wait a bit longer."

"How long do we have to wait?" Ling Feng asked.

"Until the number of your super soldiers and Magic Crystal Warriors increases,"

Yao calculated for a moment and then said, "It won’t be long, probably about three months later, when the number of Mechanical Soldiers exceeds one hundred, we can set off."

"Great, I’ll go with you then!"

Ling Feng nodded and continued, "No matter what, I will help you reclaim your homeland!"

"Alright."

Yao nodded, her eyes sparkling.

Then Ling Feng returned to Nine Heavens, and the first thing he did afterward was go to the First Layer.

Having narrowly escaped disaster, upon seeing Li Shiyun, he immediately hugged her.

Li Shiyun’s body was soft, allowing him to hold her, and she softly said, "Luckily, you’re alright; otherwise, we wouldn’t know what to do."

"I was too reckless this time, not listening to the advice of the Lord of the Blue Sea; I won’t do it again."

Ling Feng held her tightly, feeling a strong sense of security and warmth he hadn’t felt in ages.

It seemed as long as she was there, he could face any danger, and it would all be worth it.

After bringing Shi Lingling to Nine Heavens, the Lord of the Blue Sea initially intended for her to stay there, but after reconsidering, changed his mind.

Although Shi Lingling would eventually be sent back home to the Blue Sea Continent, this seemed unlikely to happen soon, so the Lord of the Blue Sea approached Ling Feng, hoping he could arrange a place for her to live.

Ling Feng had no immediate ideas, so he asked Shi Lingling for her opinion and ended up sending her to a training school.

Since Shi Lingling only had average talent and her realm was just at the Qi Refinement Realm, enhancing it would be best achieved by studying with Fu Hao to quickly improve herself.

As for returning to the Blue Sea Continent, Ling Feng knew it would happen sooner or later, but now was not the time.

At the very least, since Lv Wujang’s formidable strength was unmatched, it was best not to trouble him for now.

After his abilities improved in the future, seeking revenge wouldn’t be too late.

Ling Feng then took some leisure time, spending a few days with Tang Xiaoqian, Chen Fei, and others.

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

The month was very peaceful; no significant international events occurred, and Ling Corporation thrived with impressive returns from prior extensive investments, while other businesses gradually developed.

America remained quiet, and the Pantheon Hall didn’t show any signs of activity.

However, Ling Feng knew the seemingly calm waters underneath held turbulent currents, and who knew what America might be plotting.

But he was not worried at all, knowing that Huaxia, both economically and militarily, was already on par with America, though some secret projects remained undisclosed.

If the other side truly wanted to cause trouble, Huaxia would not shy away from delivering a powerful counter, teaching them which forces should not be provoked.

Thus, confident in national security, Ling Feng’s primary focus after resting for a month was on outer space.

Due to his good relationship with Xing He on Shallow Blue Star, this planet almost served as Ling Feng’s private base, so his first step was to go there.

Upon arriving at the Imperial City, Ling Feng noticed huge changes; the power system was fully installed, and many electric bikes with two or three wheels greatly facilitated travel within the city.

Outside the Imperial City, various infrastructure projects were also underway.

Transforming a city is a challenging task, yet with an ample labor force on Shallow Blue Star, coupled with advanced modern technology, everything proceeded smoothly.

Revamping the Imperial City was just the first step, and subsequent expansion plans were in progress; within about a year, the city is expected to become a fully modern metropolis.

Of course, public livelihood was only part of it; Ling Feng was more concerned with affairs at the Divine Mountain base.

Therefore, after a brief visit with Xing He, he teleported to the base.

A little over a month passed, and the Divine Mountain base morphed into an industrial fortress, containing not only mines but also various assembly plants.

The base wasn’t capable of producing parts yet, so it relied on acquisitions for now; once the factories were established, it would slowly transition to self-production.

The Curvature Spaceships manufactured in the Antarctica Underground City were already in use, establishing stable routes from Earth to the Moon, then from the Moon to here, transporting large quantities of resources which no longer required Ling Feng’s Space Bracelet for transportation.

Thus, in Shallow Blue Star’s outer space, a colossal spaceship was beginning to take form.

Certainly, one ship wouldn’t satisfy Ling Feng’s needs; he hoped for his Starfleet to have at least more than ten spaceships to meet interstellar travel requirements.

But at this moment, Zhang He still standing guard at the Divine Mountain base told Ling Feng, "Expanding is not a problem, but we’re facing a significant issue that must be resolved!"

"What is it?" Ling Feng asked.

"People!"

Zhang He looked at him and said, "We don’t have enough workers!"

"Isn’t the population on Shallow Blue Star enough?" Ling Feng asked.

Zhang He nodded, "Yes, it’s sufficient, but what we’re lacking are skilled workers."

"So, you mean to recruit more people from Earth to join Ling Corporation?" Ling Feng inquired.

"Let’s not resort to that; as you’re moving toward deep space, focus on developing your team rather than overly relying on Earth’s talents!" Zhang He laughed.