Chapter 43

Meng Shujing, who loved inhaling the scent of the original humans, was overjoyed. She hugged Qiao Ye tightly and said, "How about you sleep with me tonight? I'll sing you a song. You're so cute, I love you so much!"

"Why didn't I think it was a good idea to keep a primitive human as a pet before?"

Meng Shujing's topic instantly sparked a discussion among the crowd. Some families kept Yuanren (human beings) to varying degrees, and director Qian Yunshan was particularly fond of them.

Taking this opportunity, some scheming celebrities said that they also really like Yuanren (a type of Japanese human), and their families have already brought their Yuanren to visit the set.

After this incident, Ji Feng had a serious talk with Qiao Ye: "In the future, if something like this happens, don't attack others indiscriminately. I'm afraid you'll get hurt."

Joe replied in text: [It's okay. If you intervene, it will only make things more complicated. These kinds of scoundrels deserve to be beaten. If you have a grudge, you should settle it on the spot.]

As Ji Feng looked at these words, he felt as if he were communicating with a human soul. His Qiao Ye truly understood the rules of human society and knew that if he acted as a pet, there would be less trouble.

It not only helped him teach that disgusting person a lesson, but also allowed him to escape unscathed.

Could it be that his Qiao Ye is truly a human soul residing in the body of an original human?

Ji Feng's inner child was burning fiercely within him, and he asked, "Does my brother know about your situation?"

Joe didn't understand what he meant either: "What?"

Ji Feng calmly stated, "It's the fact that you were originally a human soul."

Qiao's mind went blank for a moment, realizing that he had been exposed and could no longer hide his identity as a time traveler.

Seeing Qiao remain silent, Ji Feng said earnestly, "Don't worry, I won't reveal your secret. If you don't want to stay with my brother, then come with me. I'll ask my older brother to bring you over. You'll be my best friend! I will always protect you from harm in this world."

Qiao was touched by Ji Feng's confession, but for some reason, he didn't want to change owners. As a pet, the bottom line is loyalty, and fickleness will not end well.

He didn't want his chat history to leave evidence, but even if Ji Feng found out, so what? Qiao replied: "My master is Ji Fang. Without him, there would be no me. My life belongs to him."

If Ji Fang hadn't arrived in time, he might have disappeared from this world long ago. Although he didn't save him specifically, he did indeed save his life.

From a human perspective, if pets are treated like mothers who feed them, and any owner is acceptable, their loyalty will suffer, which is a terrible thing, and the pets themselves will lose their rightful place.

More importantly, he was willing to remain loyal to Ji Fang.

Ji Feng understood Qiao Ye's meaning. This person was extremely loyal to his brother and his feelings were so devoted. Since he had a human soul inside his body, he must have come to repay a debt of gratitude.

He suddenly became jealous of his brother. He also wanted that unique and special original human. He really wanted to take the original human away. He didn't want to return it to his brother.

Ji Fang, far away on the border, was facing a critical moment. He exhausted his mental energy and chased the strange beast into the depths of the Netherworld Forest.

Ji Fang's expression was tense, almost as if he had become one with the mecha, fighting the alien beasts inside the mecha 24 hours a day.

His jawline appeared even thinner, his eyes sharper, and his hair and beard grew wildly due to neglect.

His personal guards and soldiers maintained a safe distance from him, and anyone could sense the general's restrained yet volatile aura.

Although everyone knew that their commander had exceptional self-control and that no one could guess his mental state from his appearance alone, instinctively no one dared to approach him.

Zhang Zhenyun led his battle pet forward to clear the way, and then discovered a strange frozen creature.

When Ji Fang came over, he saw that it was a dead primitive man, frozen in a huge block of ice. If you didn't look closely, you would think it was a piece of ice stone.

This primitive man was dressed in well-fitting, warm clothing, and had some strange equipment on his body. His face was deep-set.

Ji Fang controlled the mecha and tapped the ice stone. The original human's body shattered along with the ice, just like a fossil inside the ice. However, the shattered tissue was a red, fleshy substance made of ice.

Such fossils can be found in the snowfields deep in the forests of Youyuan. Some have been transported back by archaeological experts. This is the first time Ji Fang has seen a fossil of a primitive human.

This fossil is definitely very valuable, but it can't be transported back now. Special equipment is needed, otherwise it will dissolve before it even leaves the Ghost Forest.

Could it be that as early as ten thousand years ago, there were already primitive humans participating in the fight against the alien beasts?

The current understanding that the Cohen people evolved from primitive humans is common knowledge. A close observation of the primitive human form in the fossils clearly shows that it is different from ordinary battle pets.

Ji Fang instructed Zhang Zhenyun to mark the location and take a holographic photograph of the ice stone from all angles. Once they were out, they could hand it over to the national archaeological department, who could then study it if they were interested.

Ji Fang would never have cared about such actions before. Perhaps it's because he started raising Yuanren that he pays extra attention to their affairs.

Ji Fang thought about how his original family sent him messages every day, and he could receive them as long as he went out and had a signal. His tense mental pressure relaxed for a moment.

This place is too far from the border, and the temperature is obviously very low. Many soldiers' mechs are showing signs of reduced sensitivity. Clearly, this place cannot be stayed for long. Looking at the vast snow-capped mountains, with the endless mountains at the end of the snow-capped mountains, the temperature is so low that it seems that no living thing can survive. But these monsters came from here.

These strange beasts are defined by legends and religions as messengers of evil, but research has found that these monsters slumber in the snow-capped mountains and awaken from hibernation with the changing seasons. Once awakened, the monsters, driven by hunger, instinctively rush out of the snow-capped mountains, cross the desolate forests, and devour all living things.

For monsters, humans are the most delicious food.

This year's sudden beast tide is probably due to climate warming deep in the Ghost Plains Forest.

An unknown magnetic field or ray was causing serious interference, so Ji Fang paused for a moment before ordering the army to return.

The environment deep in the Youyuan Forest was harsh. When Ji Fang was withdrawing his troops and was about to reach the border, he saw Wei Liang Pass coming.

The situation on Wei Liangguan Jianwu's side was easier than on Nan Xuan's side. After repelling the alien beasts and stabilizing the border, he learned that Ji Fang's situation was complicated, so he immediately came to provide support.

The two exchanged information about their respective border situations and then returned to their camp to rest for a while.

As soon as Wei Liangguan entered the house, he plopped down on the sofa, took out a cigarette and started smoking. He exhaled as if he had been holding his breath underwater for a long time and was suddenly surfacing to breathe.

"Hey, something's not right with you. Let the army doctor give you an injection of an inhibitor. Your mental state is all messed up, and the chilling aura you're releasing is chilling. Take it easy and don't attack me. I'm exhausted, both physically and mentally, and all I want to do is lie down." Wei Liangguan slumped on the sofa, looking like a ghost.

Ji Fang pressed his forehead with his hand: "You need to rest. Go find a quiet place."

Wei Liangguan remained motionless. After a while, his guard brought the original person over to him. Wei Liangguan perked up and happily took the little darling, holding him in his arms and wiggling him around vigorously.

Other generals, even if they raised Yuanren, would not allow Yuanren to accompany them in the army, as it would have a bad influence. However, Wei Liangguan was known for not caring, and he always kept Yuanren by his side whenever possible.

In the past, Ji Fang would have given Wei Liangguan a cold look if he saw him like this, but now, Ji Fang merely glanced at him and said nothing.

Wei Liangguan belatedly realized what was happening and asked, "What happened to your original pet? Is it still alive?"

Ji Fang checked his terminal and, sure enough, saw the message his original self had sent him, telling him that he and Ji Feng were joining a variety show production team and that many people liked it.

"Let Ji Feng take care of him for now, and I'll bring him back when I get back," Ji Fang said while replying to Qiao Ye's message carefully.

If Wei Liangguan knew that his friend was replying to a Yuanren's message, he would definitely jump up in surprise. But he didn't know that he had a lot of experience raising Yuanren. At this moment, he couldn't help but start to talk on and on, like a know-it-all: "Raising Yuanren is quite simple. Pets can't be separated from their owners for too long. Changing owners frequently is not good for Yuanren. Sometimes Yuanren will be stressed and think that their owners don't want them anymore. Although they can't speak, they have rich emotions and are very sensitive. They are very smart."

Ji Fang asked, "Did your original human install a terminal?"

Wei Liangguan raised Xiao Guai's paw: "Of course, ever since I ran away from your house last time, I've installed it for you. It has precise positioning to prevent you from getting lost, and it can even call out to you to come home."

Ji Fang nodded.

Wei Liangguan was unaware that the two were referring to different terminals; one was for pets, and the other was for those with mental abilities.

Once the border situation stabilizes, all that's left is for relevant departments to cooperate in restoring people's normal work and life. Once this beast tide subsides, Ji Fang and Wei Liangguan will be able to return to their posts and rest for a while.

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Ji Feng's filming is going very smoothly. The original people who had been eyeing Ji Feng after seeing him bring the original people also came to the scene.

Su Feifei's original human "Tuanzi" and Feng Zhuxin's original human "Da Niu" have arrived, bringing the group to three original humans at once. They were all brought along by family members visiting the group.

Qian Yunshan liked Yuanren and was so happy to see Yuanren that he impulsively asked his family to bring their Yuanren over. He wanted to shoot a series of videos with the theme of the main character and his pet, so he simply asked other members who had Yuanren to bring their Yuanren over as well.

Soon, the number of original members in the group increased, and Qiao suddenly felt a little uncomfortable seeing so many of his own kind.

Although they are all of the same kind, all pets, Joe doesn't see himself as merely a pet, while the original humans are the real pets.

The original body that Qian Yunshan brought this time was sturdy with dark skin. He wore a vest on his upper body, revealing his strong arms. He jumped around his master every day. In Qiao Ye's eyes, he was just an old, mentally challenged, and eccentric guy.

Qian Yunshan called it Blackie. It bullied the weak. Tuanzi, like its owner, was a girl, and Blackie even pounced on her and grabbed her arm.

Big Ox is tall and looks a bit silly, but it also likes to play with Tuanzi.

Joe sat to the side, watching these "kindred spirits," and sighed deeply. He felt that he and the Cohen people here were the real kindred spirits, and these others were really best left alone.

Qiao ignored the original people, but Blackie was lively and seemed to want to confirm Qiao's strength, so it came over and put its arm around Qiao's shoulder.

Qiao Ye had trained with Zhang Zhenyun. Although Hei Pi was much taller and bigger than him, it was still easy for him to dodge. He dodged and refused Hei Pi's approach, but Hei Pi thought he was a coward and suddenly pounced from behind and grabbed Qiao Ye's neck.

This action triggered Qiao Ye's defensive instincts. He instantly delivered an elbow strike, knocking Blackie back, and then kicked him to the ground. Blackie lay on the ground, clutching his abdomen and wailing.

Hearing the commotion, Qian Yunshan turned around and looked at the short Qiao Ye with some admiration, praising, "As expected of a primitive man raised by the military, you're really amazing."

Then, holding Blackie in Qian Yunshan's arms, Blackie looked extremely aggrieved. Qian Yunshan comforted it and said with a laugh, "Weren't you quite arrogant before? You were running rampant in the neighborhood, and no one would listen to you. Now you've met your match, haven't you? Serves you right. Let's see if you dare to provoke others again!"

Qiao couldn't stand the sight of this tough guy crying and acting cute, so he moved away and sat down on a chair by himself.

Ji Feng arrived at his side just in time and asked, "Are you alright? Were you hurt by that big guy?"

Joe also sent him a message: [Warning them not to mess with me, or I can't guarantee they won't cry.]

Then Qiao grinned at Ji Feng, pretending to be fierce. Seeing that he was alright, Ji Feng relaxed and chuckled, grinning back at him, just like two little kids.

Ji Feng went to warn Director Qian: "Qiao may seem gentle, but that's only towards people. He's very strong in combat. Don't mess with him; he could take me down."

Everyone looked at Qiao Ye, who was sitting obediently in the chair, and was surprised to find that he was actually very strong. This made them more accepting of Qiao Ye's identity as a soldier's war pet and they liked him even more.

Qiao Ye: Thank you for liking me!

Because liking someone means more people will pay attention to them, tease them, and occasionally give them a head pat, move them around, or bury their face in their chest...