Chapter 35: It Seems I've Become the Pet of the Group (Cordially inviting book lovers from all walks of life to create a new world together)

The questions Yi Shifen posed were relatively simple, consisting of material that a child who had just started school could answer.

Yi Rongkun answered them with ease.

This left Yi Shifen thrilled. "I never expected that the little aunt would know so much even before starting school."

"She has had her older brothers and sisters teaching her at home, so she has picked up quite a bit," Yi Zhongxiang explained. "I will have to leave this child in your capable hands, Teacher Shifen, from now on."

"Uncle, please don't say that. Once the little aunt enrolls, it will be my—"

Xiao Kuang’s heart was also erupting like a volcano. When had he started to care about her so much?

The events of five years ago and the happenings of the present blurred together, making it impossible for him to distinguish dream from reality. He closed his eyes to organize his chaotic memories, then propped himself up on his arms and sat up in bed.

"I don't want to!!!" Mu Ke'di protested vehemently, burying her face once more into the soft quilt.

The Ancient Domain City had been built upon impregnable natural defenses. To breach it, an attacking force would need to be at least three times the size of the garrison. With the current garrison standing at a full five hundred thousand, the seven-hundred-thousand-strong Sky Wolf army simply could not crack it.

"What did you say?" Scarface Tiger felt a surge of joy. "You are willing to contribute to Western Qin?" The girl was a genius; having her help would naturally be the greatest thing.

"But I cannot do it. Master said that your cultivation requires absolute focus, and... and..." Bingxi trailed off, her face flushing red.

Along the way, Jian Quan, who had returned after finishing his mission early, had been in high spirits. However, throughout the journey, he was plagued by a strong sense of foreboding, the same feeling he had experienced when he went to rescue Yin Mo. It seemed that, in the shadows of fate, someone was destined to sacrifice themselves... yet Jian Quan dared not guess who it might be.

It shattered the millennium-long silence of the Ruthless Sea, and with it, awakened the myriad of vengeful spirits slumbering within the depths.

Ceasing his movements, Su Jia gazed at the fluttering silk curtains, his eyes vacant, as if he were looking through them into the past.

Hua Xuan happily instructed Zhang Qiyun to go buy groceries, while she herself pulled out her phone to start contacting Bai Xiangjun. Something that struck Gongsun Yu as quite strange occurred: although he looked somewhat disgruntled, Zhang Qiyun still picked up the shopping basket and headed out the door.

On this side, Zhang Fei fought Ma Chao. They were well-matched, a meeting of two formidable talents, but unexpectedly, Zhang He arrived and joined the fray, attacking Zhang Fei alongside Ma Chao. Each of them was a warrior capable of battling Zhang Fei alone; Zhang Fei was immediately overwhelmed. Ma Chao pierced his shoulder with a spear, and Zhang He delivered a sweeping strike that knocked Zhang Fei from his horse. The Qin soldiers swarmed him and took him prisoner.

The following ten-plus days of travel remained relatively smooth, though they encountered an increasing number of great formations, inevitably slowing their progress. They passed by a large asteroid planet, and the two brothers set up a teleportation array as before. Ye Zilu searched the center of the asteroid, but unfortunately, there was no sign of raw stones.

Hearing that there was such a peculiar formation—and considering the treasures Gao Yue had already secured from breaking previous ones—it was well known that the focal points of these formations were often either rare natural materials or divine artifacts. Ye Zilu could no longer restrain himself; with his vast responsibilities, he could never have enough treasures in his possession.

Li Dian’s personal guards swarmed forward to pin down Dian Wei, while several soldiers frantically carried Li Dian away toward the main army. Blocked by the crowd and unable to pursue, Dian Wei roared in frustration.

But in the stillness of the night, the sound of the drums traveled far, reaching even the Italians. They knew the natives’ "human wave" assault had begun.

Tang Jin couldn't be bothered to pay him any mind. He nodded, inserted the key into the ignition, and slammed his foot down. The motorcycle roared to life. It was truly an extraordinary machine; the moment Tang Jin sat on it, he could immediately feel its raw power.

"But our mission is to draw the attention of the Italian fleet to create conditions for our main fleet to annihilate the enemy. If the Italian fleet retreats, our mission will be a failure," Wohler stated, offering his own perspective.