Chapter 69: Bai Wen’s Exposure

“This Stellar Organization has developed to such an extent, yet you still haven’t figured out what force is backing them? Who is their leader? It’s been so long, and you haven’t uncovered anything! What’s the use of having you?” Wu Lidu angrily threw the documents in his hand, scattering papers all over the floor.

The man kneeling on one knee in the center of the room kept his head lowered. When the documents hit the floor in front of him, his hand, hidden behind his back, clenched slightly before relaxing again.

“Speak! Why aren’t you saying anything?” Wu Lidu became even angrier at the man’s silence. “Don’t think that just because my mother recommended you, I won’t do anything to you. You work for me now. If I give you a task, you must complete it! You can’t even accomplish such a simple thing—just investigating the background of a new organization? If you can’t do it, get lost! There are plenty of people who would kill to have your position.”

With Lan Wantian pulling the strings, Wu Lidu had sufficient military support during the war. He had an elite, well-equipped force and access to the empire’s intelligence network. He had achieved great success in all the battles he participated in.

Under the guise of these “achievements,” Lan Wantian manipulated public opinion, continuously glorifying Wu Lidu’s image on the star network. Now, the Sixth Prince, Wu Lidu, was a household name in the empire, with countless citizens supporting and following him. He had become the most promising contender for the throne.

“Get out there and keep investigating! You have half a month. If you still fail to get any valuable information, don’t bother coming back to see me—just pack your things and go home!” Wu Lidu stormed out of the room after his outburst.

The attendant following him looked worried and cautiously said, “Your Highness, after all, Jisa has been by Her Majesty’s side for years. This organization did appear rather suddenly…”

Wu Lidu’s expression darkened as he turned to glare at the attendant. “What? Are you speaking on his behalf? Did he bribe you?”

The attendant turned pale with fear and quickly denied it. “No, absolutely not! I was just making an observation! I’ve always been by your side—you know that, Your Highness!”

Wu Lidu snorted coldly. “As long as you know where your loyalty lies. He’s just a—”

The attendant’s face changed drastically, and he hurriedly interrupted, “Your Highness!” He then nervously looked around to ensure no one else had overheard.

Wu Lidu fell silent, his expression growing more impatient. He waved his hand and strode away, while the attendant followed behind, still shaken.

After they left, Jisa stepped out of the shadows in the courtyard, watching Wu Lidu’s departing figure with an unreadable expression. Internally, he scoffed and silently finished the prince’s unfinished sentence: “Just a cowardly deserter.”

Decades ago, he had fled the war to save the person he loved, but in doing so, he “lost” his identity. Since then, he could only live under a false name, wearing a mask. Over the years, the once beautiful image of his beloved had been stripped of its romantic illusion, revealing selfishness and cruelty—ambition burning in their eyes. Yet, he had sunk too deep into this vortex and could no longer escape.

Meanwhile, Bai Wen, the man who had thrown the capital’s business world into chaos, had managed to evade all pursuers. He now sat quietly in his study, his slender fingers elegantly resting on the paper before him. His gaze was lowered, and his brows were furrowed with worry, as though he had become immersed in the tragic world of a novel. The only sound in the room was the faint rustling of turning pages.

If Wu Lidu saw the document in Bai Wen’s hands, he would be utterly shocked. The investigation report on the Stellar Organization contained far more details than anything Wu Lidu had managed to obtain.

After carefully reviewing the documents several times, Bai Wen fed them into a shredder, his mind troubled. In just a few months, this so-called Stellar Organization had rapidly expanded along the border. He had gathered a lot of information—such as the organization’s connection with Huo Mengming and rumors of a member with a “special bloodline” capable of healing cosmic radiation. However, deeper intelligence was hard to obtain. The identities of the Stellar Organization’s core members remained completely hidden, as if they had materialized out of thin air.

Due to the Stellar Organization’s activities, various pirate groups had suffered heavy losses. Red Rose Ghost had been intercepted and had many of their resources stolen. After confirming that there were no leaks from his end, Bai Wen could only accept the explanation that Red Rose Ghost had simply been “incredibly unlucky” and temporarily reduced their operations.

No matter how much Bai Wen thought about it, he never connected the Stellar Organization to Xi Ming—the man he had personally seen fall into a wormhole.

Fortunately, the capital was already in turmoil, making it easier for Bai Wen to steal intelligence. However, his access to military and political secrets remained limited since he was only infiltrating the business sector. Bai Wen leaned back, stretching his arms behind his head, considering who he could use to establish connections with the military and government.

That very night, Bai Wen received an urgent message from one of his admirers. It contained only a few words:

“Leave the capital immediately!”

Bai Wen jolted upright and immediately checked his surveillance feed. Outside his residence, silent but imposing, were fleets of warships bearing the crests of the most powerful families in the capital.

A chill ran down Bai Wen’s spine. He swiftly input his biometric data into a hidden device under his bed, activating counter-surveillance measures and attempting to send an emergency signal. However, the transmission failed—clearly, a signal jammer had already been deployed.

As soon as he attempted to send the signal, hundreds of warships outside activated their battle mode. In an instant, the entire district was flooded with bright lights.

“Damn it.” Bai Wen cursed under his breath. Such a massive operation—what had gone wrong?

“Bai Wen, come out immediately.”

That voice was familiar—it belonged to an Alpha deeply connected to both the military and government. Just before going to bed, Bai Wen had been considering using him to gain access to more valuable targets. But now, he could hear the fury in the man’s voice.

Realizing he had no chance of escaping, Bai Wen hesitated for a moment before destroying all classified materials in his residence. Then, adjusting his expression to one of fearful vulnerability, he stepped outside barefoot in his sleepwear, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears under the harsh lights.

“Brother Qiao… what’s going on?”

Many onlookers wavered at the sight of the fragile Omega, their hearts softening. How could someone so delicate, someone who needed protection, have committed a crime so severe that it warranted such a large-scale capture operation?

However, the heads of the powerful families knew the truth—Bai Wen was a federal spy. The anonymous dossier they had received not only exposed his espionage but also contained evidence that he had simultaneously manipulated multiple powerful heirs. Seeing Bai Wen’s pitiful act only made their blood boil in anger.

They had believed Bai Wen to be a helpless, bullied Omega from a backwater planet. They never imagined he had been feeding intelligence to external forces all along—playing them for fools.

Qiao Jie ignored Bai Wen’s tearful expression and signaled for a team to search his residence for espionage equipment and stolen information.

Bai Wen, knowing how to weaponize an Omega’s perceived weakness, approached Qiao Jie with trembling steps, his misty eyes full of fear. “Brother Qiao… what’s happening…?”

Qiao Jie looked at him coldly and sneered. “Your acting skills are impressive.”

If it weren’t for the anonymous report, he would never have suspected a seemingly weak Omega could be a dagger pointed at the empire’s heart.