Just then, a commotion broke out ahead.
"It's the team of Purifiers sent by the Federation!"
"And there's a female with them! I heard it's the big star from the Lan Family, Lan Nuannuan!"
"Could there be anyone left who doesn't know who Lan Nuannuan is? She activated her Healing Ability at sixteen, and when she came of age at eighteen, her fertility index was tested at ninety-nine! A naturally gifted physique for reproduction!"
"The most important thing is that she's a Healing Ability User; she has innate, powerful vitality, so she won't be physically frail after giving birth like other females."
In the Interstellar, the higher the fertility index, the higher the probability of giving birth to a female. Even if she gives birth to a male, the child's talent will be exceptionally high! With a healing-type female like Lan Nuannuan, there isn't even any risk associated with childbirth.
"Good heavens! Why would my goddess come to a place like this? Are there no male healers left? Must they mobilize such a precious female?"
"I just saw on her StarNet that Miss Lan said she hasn't had any acting gigs lately, and she felt ashamed that as a Purifier, she hadn't been attending to her professional duties, letting down her fans. She thought she would come here to contribute her modest efforts..."
As the buzzing discussions from the crowd continuously poured into her ears, Lan Lingdu finally caught sight of the group surrounded by people like stars orbiting the moon.
Information about this girl gradually became clear in her mind: Lan Nuannuan, her half-sister in this lifetime! A big star, she cultivated the persona of a cold, jade-like, independent woman. Not only was she beautiful, but she had also activated the rare, interstellar healing ability at sixteen, and in just two years, she had cultivated her power to Tier 3.
Moreover, this girl was very ambitious. She refused to live the life of a pampered daughter and insisted on relying on her own efforts to make a career in the entertainment industry. Such diligence made her a role model for many females in the Interstellar and the dream girl of many males!
At only eighteen, she was a Tier 3 Healing Ability User. Unlike the original owner's weak, infertile body, this woman had a highly fertile physique. Her stepmother was also quite capable; since marrying into the Lan Family, she had not only given birth to three males with excellent talent but also to a precious female—a female whose talent was devastatingly good.
Such a Lan Nuannuan was the "pet" in a group-pampered novel, the cold goddess every high-quality male in a heartthrob novel dreamed of, and the clear-headed, self-strengthening heroine in a female-empowerment novel!
Now, in the eyes of Lan Lingdu, who lived in the Orc world, she was a "boss monster" covered in all sorts of buffs. She was going to be tough to beat.
"Wooo... I'm really going to cry to death. The goddess is truly too kind. Even though she's so busy, she's still thinking of us people living in the mud..."
Someone in the crowd was moved to tears. The key was that once this person started crying, everyone around them followed suit. In an instant, the entire administrative hall was filled with the sound of sobbing.
Lan Lingdu stood not far away, carefully sizing up this future enemy. The Lan Family’s genes seemed quite good. Compared to Lan Lingdu’s own magnificent and aggressively striking appearance, Lan Nuannuan was one meter sixty-eight, with a cool and transcendent face; among the tall and sturdy orcs, she looked like a rare flower growing on a snowy mountain. Her petite and exquisite stature caused the protectiveness of the orcs to explode!
Lan Lingdu recalled the various things the original owner had suffered in the Lan Family and lowered her eyes. This was an interesting opponent.
Just then, a voice rang out from the crowd. "Miss Lan, as a precious female, what made you think of coming to a backward star system like Gengdi Planet? Even if you want to help commoners, you could go elsewhere."
Lan Nuannuan tilted her head, casting a cold yet holy smile toward the source of the voice. "As a member of the Federation, coming from a noble family, and being a female, I have enjoyed many privileges that commoners have not. I have always felt guilty, and I have always wanted to help those who are in need..."
The cold goddess's adorable head tilt—this contrast-heavy charm—dazzled the crowd of orcs who had never seen women before, making them hold their hearts in ecstasy.
"Ah! I'm dead! My goddess is truly as kind and beautiful as the legends say."
Lan Lingdu’s mouth twitched. She retracted her earlier assessment. Miss Lan Nuannuan was not only an interesting opponent, but this "little white lotus" was clearly a master of female rivalry! Because the way she phrased that made all the other females in the Interstellar look like parasites.
At this moment, Lan Nuannuan dropped another bomb at just the right time. "Actually, besides wanting to contribute my modest efforts to Gengdi Planet, my main purpose for coming here is to find my sister."
The power of this bomb kept the entire administrative hall quiet for three seconds.
"Sister?"
"Miss Lan has a sister?"
"Are there other daughters in the Lan Family?"
"Damn! You guys must be fake fans! And you call yourselves Lan Nuannuan's die-hard fans!"
"Of course the Lan Family has more than one daughter! Miss Lan does have a sister, but that sister is truly... hard to describe." The person saying this wore an expression of deep disdain.
"Miss Lan, why would you still want to look for that good-for-nothing sister?"
"Yeah! That female is vicious and selfish. She bullied you since you were little and even tried to steal your males. You should just let her die out there!"
"By the way, how did that useless female manage to escape here?"
Lan Nuannuan seemed to turn a deaf ear to the talk around her. Her voice was clear and cold. "My sister is a good female. You have misunderstandings about her. As the saying goes, family scandals should not be… anyway, my sister is here on Gengdi Planet. If anyone knows her whereabouts, please, by all means, let me know."
Lan Lingdu narrowed her eyes, watching the men all around them promising to help while their eyes were filled with malice. *Well played, Lan Nuannuan. A truly excellent move, borrowing a knife to kill.*
Fortunately, she had kept a very low profile these past few days and didn't know anyone. But just to hunt her down, it shouldn't have required Lan Nuannuan to show up in person. Her presence on Gengdi Planet must mean there was something else going on.
As for the nonsense Lan Nuannuan spouted about pitying the people at the bottom, even her die-hard fans probably didn't believe it entirely, right?
Soon, the local planetary government issued an announcement. The specific content was to recruit Healing Ability Users and Purifiers, with a minimum requirement of Tier 3 or higher. Those who entered the contaminated zone would receive between one million and five million star coins.
Lan Nuannuan’s cold voice rang out, "The problem in the Gengdi Planet contaminated zone has reached a point where it can no longer be delayed. I hope everyone with the ability will actively sign up. Let us work together to handle the source of the pollution."
The reason their group appeared in the administrative hall was to recruit cannon fodder… to recruit people. The pollution source on Seven Stars was already very severe. The Federation had sent people, but the pollution wasn't something to play around with. Even a tiny bit of contact would cause their internal Bestialization Index to skyrocket, so they needed more Purifiers to save their lives.
Lan Lingdu stared at the commission fee, and thinking of the beast husband in her Light Computer who was still "crying out for support," it would be a lie to say she wasn't tempted. Going from the planet to the contaminated zone and back would take about a week. Making millions in a week was a very good deal.
As for the danger, Lan Lingdu considered it a non-issue. She wanted to go on the mission as a Purifier. With this status, her teammates would fight to the death to protect her, and the Federation government wouldn't let her encounter any danger.
No sooner said than done, Lan Lingdu signed up on the spot. Taking one look at Lan Nuannuan, who was surrounded like a star among moons, a wicked smile curled the corner of Lan Lingdu’s mouth. She suddenly raised her voice and roared, "A Tier 4 Purifier needs a powerful bodyguard! Anyone strong enough, come forward!"
In an instant, the noisy administrative hall became as quiet as a chicken.
The next second, a man who looked like an iron tower flashed violently in front of Lan Lingdu. "Me! I'm at Mortal Realm Great Perfection! My strength is top-notch!"
"I'm just one step away from Transcendence. I'm an Ice Ability user! I'm the best bodyguard!" A tall man carrying an aura of coldness walked proudly in front of Lan Lingdu. His appearance irritated the other eager orcs until their faces were flushed red.
Natural Ability Users could manipulate the forces of nature; they were truly heaven's darlings. Especially the Ice Ability—once one reached the Transcendence Realm, they were already a powerhouse in their own right, truly transcending the realm of ordinary mortals.
"I'll do it! I'm Tier 6 Transcendence!" At this moment, another cold and ruthless voice rang out.