The latest high-powered Black Hole Bomb has finally been successfully created in the lab. The effective range of the black hole effect is ten thousand kilometers, and the maximum duration can reach five hours. Next is the test explosion. I don't want to set this test location within the solar system. In order to accommodate Simugu's viewing experience and facilitate his escape, I finally decided to find a safe space outside the Gemini stars.

For one, there is a batch of U-star warships there that can be used to test the explosive effect. Secondly, within the Milky Way, I'm afraid Simugu will get lost on his way to escape. He is already unbearable under high-fatigue interrogation and is now terrified of Earthlings. I think he should be sent back to spread the terror of Earthlings, which can strike the U-stars psychologically first.

The new fleet, carrying the Black Hole Bomb, robots, and a large amount of supplies to aid the Gemini stars, once again performed a wormhole traversal. Although we may not fully understand the secret of the wormhole, Xiaoyudi, Xiaohui, and Longnü have developed a dedicated wormhole traversal system. This system can prevent us from taking detours during the traversal, and each traversing ship is equipped with a field generator. This field generator is different from the energy shield; it is used exclusively to counter the mysterious forces within the wormhole, protecting the traversing warships from losing power and the crew inside from injury.

Accompanying the return to the Gemini stars this time are Ma Xiaowei, Ma Xiaorui, Linglong, Ximen Yan, and Xiaoyuer. Jin Meili and the Shi Qing, Shi Shuang sisters did not follow. Jin Meili has no ties at home, and Shi Qing and Shi Shuang only asked me to send their regards to their elder brother. The two girls weren't unwilling to go back; I know they were afraid of delaying the work at my home. These two have always regarded themselves as maids.

The journey went smoothly. After we successfully traversed the wormhole, we quickly contacted our own warships guarding the wormhole. Upon learning that Moon Base One and Two were normal, we took small spacecraft into the atmosphere of the Gemini stars. Since some site selection and preparation work were still needed, the experiment was scheduled to take place 72 hours later. The remaining time was naturally to visit the families of these girls. Besides, I had missed Ma Xiaoda for some time. As for the construction of the Gemini stars, it can only proceed after the experiment is concluded.

The spacecraft landed in front of the Hall of Civil and Military Virtue. Ma Xiaoda, who had already received the news, personally came out to greet us. If this were when I was a subject in the Twin Cities, such a ceremony would be enviable to many, but my status is different now, and those ministers have no objections.

Ma Xiaoda was the first to rush forward and grab my hand, saying, "Brother-in-law, I thought you wouldn't be back to see us for a few years. I didn't expect you so soon; I’m truly overjoyed. Elder Sisters, are you accustomed to life on Earth? Your clothes are beautiful, hehe, but a bit too revealing. Be careful, or Father Emperor will scold you."

Ma Xiaoda immediately spotted Ma Xiaowei and Ma Xiaorui behind me. Ma Xiaorui was fine; she was always an outspoken and spirited little princess. However, Ma Xiaowei had taken a considerable amount of time to accept Earthling attire. Their clothing today wasn't actually revealing—just short-sleeved tight shirts and knee-length skirts. But for the people of the Twin Cities, exposing an arm and lower legs was an almost unthinkable thing.

Ma Xiaowei chided me softly, "I told you not to do this, but you insisted. If Father Emperor scolds you later, you must take the blame for us."

I laughed, "It's fine, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. You are mine now, your father has no jurisdiction."

Ma Xiaowei retorted, "Who is yours? We aren't married yet."

Ma Xiaoda chimed in, "What’s wrong, Brother-in-law? You're really not in a hurry, are you? Do you think my sister isn't pretty enough?"

I said, "Of course not. It’s just that we have too many rules on Earth, especially since my wives all hold important positions. We can't violate the Federation's regulations. However, I have a plan: once everything on Earth stabilizes, we will move the entire family to the Gemini stars. Hehe, you wouldn't object if I took as many wives as I want here, right?"

Ma Xiaoda replied excitedly, "Really? That's wonderful! I wouldn't care if you took a hundred, as long as you come here. I, the Emperor, would have no problem letting you have the throne!"

Ma Xiaowei glared at her younger brother, "Imperial Brother, it’s fine to say such things in private, but don't speak such nonsense in front of everyone later."

Ma Xiaoda didn't care, "Hmph, who would dare disagree? I am the Emperor; I can pass the throne to whomever I wish. Come on, let's talk in the rear palace. Father Emperor and Mother Empress are waiting for you."

I didn't doubt Ma Xiaoda's sincerity, but I wouldn't take any position, no matter how high. Ma Da is an elder and my father-in-law, so when I arrived at the Gemini stars, I naturally had to pay my respects. Ma Xiaowei and Ma Xiaorui's attire naturally displeased him, but with me present, my old father-in-law held back his reaction. Instead, the Empress and the noble consorts pulled Ma Xiaowei and Ma Xiaorui into the inner chambers to talk. My ears were sharp, and I overheard a few sentences: those solemn-looking Empresses and consorts actually took a liking to the light and refreshing clothes the two girls were wearing.

It is known that the temperature on the Gemini stars is quite high, and wearing heavy crowns and robes every day is suffocatingly hot. Ma Xiaowei and Ma Xiaorui had probably anticipated that their attire would draw the attention of their mothers. They deliberately went on a shopping spree before coming, and each was able to distribute more than a dozen sets of the clothing they brought. Although these noble ladies might not dare wear Earthling summer clothes in public, trying them on in their private chambers was certainly fine. Cheng Susu and Zhou Ni had previously tried to introduce brassieres on the Gemini stars. Although there was significant resistance from the Gemini people at first, I know that many girls wear them now, especially since the girls on Gemini stars tend to have smaller chests; wearing those things significantly enhances their charm.

Ma Da actually understood that the influence of new ideas and new things was inevitable. It was just that his traditional perspective made it hard for him to accept the scene immediately. But realizing his two daughters belonged to another now, he knew micromanaging their daily necessities would only make him disliked. So, he steered the conversation toward official business, acting as if he weren't seeing or hearing the current situation.

I briefly explained the development plan for the Gemini stars to Ma Da. Ma Da was greatly relieved upon hearing this, saying, "Zhao Qian, it’s best that you consider things this way. After all, we are accustomed to this lifestyle. Suddenly creating so much modernity for us is hard to adapt to."

I replied, "Xiaoda and I discussed this matter before. Except for strengthening agriculture, where we will intervene, we will maintain the forest landscape here. However, I believe some rectification is necessary for transportation. Building roads and adding essential eco-friendly vehicles can be developed appropriately. Additionally, we will provide some assistance with construction, but given the situation on the Gemini stars, we don't plan to build skyscrapers. This place should be a paradise for humanity, not a continuation of modern industry."

Ma Da said, "Leave these matters to you young people; I'll just enjoy my leisure."

It seems Ma Da enjoys life even more than I do. Leaving the others, I went with Ximen Yan to the underground city. Generally speaking, the leaders of all races on the Gemini stars obeyed my words, so my aid plan could proceed smoothly. However, the real start should be after the Black Hole Bomb is finalized; for now, everyone is just discussing a framework agreement.

Linglong didn't need me to accompany her; she and Yun Yao flew their ship to Húlu Village to see her parents. However, Xiaoyuer insisted on dragging me to the Fish Capital. Besides, I also planned to inform the Emperor of the Fish Clan about my plans. From Xiaoyuer’s previous words, I knew they deeply desired for the Fish Clan to return to living on the planet's surface. However, with current medical technology, this is completely impossible. Even Xiaoyuer's condition is a special case developed by the Fish Clan Academy of Sciences after nearly a hundred years of research. For all Fish People to reach Xiaoyuer's level would take several hundred years of genetic evolution.

Xiaoyuer acted as our translator. The Emperor of the Fish Clan highly praised the framework of the aid plan I proposed, but in the end, he still expressed a strong desire to break out of the ocean. Xiaoyuer said to me, "Zhao, I know my father is a bit impatient, but the Fish People truly yearn for the sky. Only you can help with this matter. Please don't disappoint my father, okay?"

I said, "Xiaoyuer, haven't we discussed this with Qingqing? Modifying the Fish People's constitution in the short term is completely unrealistic. We can only say that we will start genetic evolution from this generation. Qingqing is already working on this, and Zhao Fen and Zhao Fang are also helping. Perhaps the second generation of Fish People will be able to adapt to an amphibious environment, and then they can slowly adapt to normal life in the air like you, gradually reaching beyond the ocean's limits."

Xiaoyuer nodded, "But there is something you probably don't know. Sister Qingqing said that your genes are the most suitable for modifying us Fish People. Zhao, are you willing to dedicate yourself to the future of our Fish Clan?"

I was startled and asked, "What do you mean? Qingqing never mentioned this to me. Last time I was captured by your father, you took my blood for research, which was probably related to this matter, right?"

Xiaoyuer glanced around. All were ministers of the Fish Clan. She probably said a few words to her father to take leave, then pulled me away. The Fish Capital has no shortage of water-air separators. Although Xiaoyuer no longer lives here, her former bedroom still exists. Sitting in the empty room, the two of us suddenly felt desolate.

Xiaoyuer said, "It must be unbearable after being used to the bustling metropolis and suddenly returning here to these stone chambers. Hehe, before, I didn't feel uncomfortable sleeping without a blanket at night, but now, sleeping on such a stone slab bed, I truly can't fall asleep."

Xiaoyuer always likes to wear cheongsams or very short skirts; I know she loves her legs and deliberately displays her charm. Frankly, the pair of beautiful legs Hua Qingqing crafted for her are comparable to Zhang Xiaoya’s. Many of Xiaoyuer’s cheongsams were sought from Zhang Xiaoya. She gets along very well with the wives at my home; everyone likes her because they know she is of mermaid origin. However, apart from kissing, I seem to have had no deeper interaction with her. This kind of environment today sparks a sense of anticipation in the heart.

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