Chapter 50
Peace was restored to the secluded forests of Nanxuan, and after the authorities announced that everything was stable, people who had left their hometowns returned home one after another.
Ji Fang led the military mechs northward along the edge of the Youyuan Forest, waiting only to patrol the border of his assigned area before he could take a break.
Adjacent to Nanxuan is Canglin, a grain-producing area. To the west of Canglin lies the border with the Russian Federation, with the center of Jinze Lake serving as the national boundary. Canglin is under the jurisdiction of the current Crown Prince Mu Jingchuan and is guarded by General Sze of the First Army.
When Ji Fang patrolled the border of Canglin, he spotted soldiers from the First Army.
Sensing something was amiss, Ji Fang ordered his men to remain hidden and quietly investigate.
The soldiers were well-trained, and everything seemed normal, but Ji Fang had a keen sense that something was amiss.
Just then, a soldier walked towards them, and Ji Fang told his men not to make any rash moves.
The soldier clearly hadn't noticed anyone there. He assumed no one was around, then loosened his belt and squatted down. It's understandable that a person needs to relieve themselves.
Then, Ji Fang frowned, his expression turning serious. He noticed that the soldier had rough skin and red spots on his tailbone, a trait characteristic of the Cohen people.
This is a unique birthmark found only by people from the Russian Federation.
How could there be people from the Ross Federation in such an important grain base as Canglin? And why are they wearing the uniforms of the First Army?
If it were merely within Canglin's territory, Ji Fang might not have the authority to interfere with Canglin's military operations for various reasons, but this area is also the border of Nanxuan...
Ji Fang made a decision and immediately ordered a surprise attack on the enemy's camp.
The soldiers under his command did not understand why they had to fight the First Army, but soldiers absolutely obey orders, and Ji Fang controlled the regimental commander of this force with absolute force.
The opposing regimental commander shouted angrily, "Does your Seventh Army have no law?! Are you rebelling? Who are you? Let me go!"
Ji Fang smiled coldly, drew a sharp knife, and neatly cut his belt, as if to humiliate him. Then, when Ji Fang saw that the other man also had a distinctive red birthmark on his tailbone and back, he confirmed: "People from Russia speak our Muli language flawlessly. What are you trying to do by disguising yourself as our soldiers on our border?"
The battalion commander, stripped of his disguise, vehemently denied the accusations: "You're spouting nonsense! You're insulting my innocence with your bare mouth. How could I possibly be a citizen of the Russian Kingdom? I am a subordinate of His Highness. This is the territory of the First Army, under His Highness's jurisdiction. If you don't withdraw your troops immediately, you are committing treason!"
Ji Fang was completely unfazed by the verbal threats and simply ordered, "Tie him up and take him back to Lizhou to see the King. How dare he slander His Highness? How could His Highness be someone who colludes with other countries to betray his country!"
The commander panicked. This was a direct labeling of him as an aggressor, and it also implicated the Crown Prince. If the matter were exposed, the Crown Prince would definitely have no choice but to abandon him. He shouted, "You can't tie me up! I want to see the Crown Prince! You dare touch me... Waaah!" His mouth was gagged, and he immediately fell silent.
Ji Fang led his men to take control of the entire base, recorded the evidence, and then forced the team to rush towards Lizhou, fearing that things might change if things were delayed.
The combat mechs are extremely fast; it's estimated that it will take half a day to travel from the border to Riga.
Such an event could have caused political upheaval, but Ji Fang didn't care; he simply handled it as a matter of official business.
However, things didn't go so smoothly. At the edge of Lixi, Ji Fang was blocked by General Sze of the First Army with a large number of troops.
Sze was short in stature, with his features squeezed together, but his eyes revealed a cunning and intelligent quality that made him a formidable opponent.
Similarly, despite his small body, Sze possesses immense energy, and his mental level is equally remarkable, making him one of the few beings with an S+ level.
Sze spoke slowly and politely: "Oh, Commander Ji, where are you headed? You're in such a hurry. I saw you from afar. I was just passing by and thought I'd drop by to say hello."
Ji Fang knew this man was there to ambush them, so he didn't waste words: "Commander Sze, I see you don't have time to greet me. So, what do you want?"
Sze remained polite: "Commander Ji is indeed efficient. I received information that a spy had appeared in the First Army, but Commander Ji took him down in one fell swoop. This was originally a matter for our First Army, but Commander Ji went to the trouble of handing the spy over to us. Now we've come to take over and handle it. We are very grateful to Commander Ji for mobilizing so many people to help us."
Ji Fang simply said, "What if I don't give it to you?"
Sze's polite expression vanished instantly, replaced by a cold demeanor: "Then don't blame us for being impolite."
Seemingly receiving some signal, the other side suddenly opened fire, killing many of the bound Russian prisoners. Ji Fang instantly understood that their goal was to kill the prisoners.
The prisoner commander, who had been gagged, was overjoyed when he saw Sze, thinking he was saved. Now, however, a look of horror appeared on his face. He understood perfectly well that His Highness was planning to kill him to silence him!
Sze knew Ji Fang's strength and dared not be careless. He had brought enough troops this time, and his goal was to kill all the Ross soldiers wearing First Army uniforms. The Crown Prince had instructed that they should die so that there would be no evidence against them.
So Sze didn't intend to fight Ji Fang to the death; he just stalled Ji Fang and kept harassing him.
Ji Fang understood Sze's intention: he only needed the regimental commander as a prisoner. He grabbed him, put him in his mech, and then broke out with all his might.
All the other prisoners were killed by the men brought by Sze. When Sze realized Ji Fang's plan, he gritted his teeth and ordered: "We must not let him into Lixi! Kill him at all costs!"
Everyone turned around and opened fire on Ji Fang, but Ji Fang remained unfazed by the barrage of fire.
Sze charged towards Ji Fang's mecha, but Ji Fang managed to dodge it every time.
Si Ze had never truly fought Ji Fang before. At this moment, seeing that Ji Fang was only breaking through rather than attacking, he felt a confident disdain. They were both 3S level, so what if they were capable? They were still being chased away like flies by so many of them.
Ji Fang is a strong support for the Second Prince. If something were to happen to Ji Fang, wouldn't that be a great achievement for the First Prince?
There's a spy from the Russian Federation inside Ji Fang's mecha. When Ji Fang dies, we'll say he colluded with the Russian Federation and pin this on the Second Prince. It's a serious crime to betray the country and collude with foreign powers. That way, we can bring down the Second Prince and his cronies in one fell swoop. It's a perfect plan!
As Sze pondered, a madness gradually crept into his eyes; his unwavering belief in victory fueled a frenzied emotional intensity.
Ji Fang noticed that the attacks behind him were becoming increasingly reckless. The spy, bound and thrown into the mecha, was drenched in cold sweat, despair in his eyes. Ji Fang simply smiled coldly: "Want to kill me? You're not qualified!"
Mu Ran and Ji Fang turned their mechs around, not to flee or defend, but to charge and attack. The First Army soldiers chasing behind them widened their eyes in shock, their expressions filled with terror.
The ruthless fear the stubborn, and the stubborn fear the reckless.
Ji Fang is currently in a reckless offensive posture. The soldiers of the First Army instinctively avoid him, psychologically intimidated by Ji Fang. After all, no one wants to make a pointless sacrifice, and no one wants to be cannon fodder.
Sze was clearly shocked by Ji Fang's reckless counterattack, but seeing the soldiers showing signs of retreating, he immediately gave the order to charge: "Charge! Enemy spies are trying to escape. Whoever can take them down will receive a first-class merit! Orphans of martyrs will enjoy the highest honors! Those who retreat will be executed on the spot!"
Especially after Sze led the charge and personally killed two retreating soldiers, the soldiers knew there was no hope of retreating, and their attack became more intense.
However, they underestimated Ji Fang's strength. The rumored strength of an army was confirmed here. Wherever Ji Fang went, the enemy mechs malfunctioned and fell. In just a few minutes, the mechs of the First Army that were chasing him were controlled by Ji Fang's mental link.
Sze's crazed eyes began to widen in shock. His first real encounter with Ji Fang made him realize just how terrifying Ji Fang's 3S+ mental strength was.
He couldn't control thousands of mechs in such a short time.
So, just how strong is Ji Fang's mental strength?
In the end, Ji Fang broke through, but he paid a huge price. During the beast tide, his mental strength was already on the verge of chaos, and he had been relying on inhibitors to stabilize it.
Ji Fang's eyes were sharp at this moment, and he exuded an explosive aura. Anyone who approached him would get goosebumps and feel a chill of fear in their heart.
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Ji Fang carried the spy into the capital's palace to meet the king of the country.
The Crown Prince's collusion with another country angered the King, and his power was significantly weakened. Sze was used as a scapegoat to take the blame for this treason and was exiled to the cold, snowy mountains in the west.
The biggest beneficiary of this matter was the Second Prince. He came uninvited to visit Ji Fang, but Ji Fang had no intention of getting involved with the Second Prince. He was just doing his duty.
However, everyone began to weigh their options and choose sides. In the eyes of others, Ji Fang was now undoubtedly the second prince's faction.
In just one day, a major national event that will be recorded in history occurred. The royal court was in turmoil, and Ji Yan was uneasy. He hurriedly contacted Ji Fang and asked him to return home immediately to discuss the matter.
Ji Fang did not go to see his father immediately, but returned home first. His mental state was in very poor condition and it was not suitable for him to see his father at this time.
Upon returning home, Ji Fang saw a message from Qiao Ye on his terminal:
[Master, when will you be back?]
I want to eat hot pot with you.
I haven't seen you for two months and three days.
Reply to me
Reply to me quickly.
The other party has cancelled the video call.
...
Ji Fang pressed his temples. He had been busy these past few days and hadn't had time to deal with his original self.
The small military airship was parked on the large lawn of the villa in Lizhou. Behind it, the guard captain, Li Cheng, opened the door and quickly dealt with luggage and other items.
The villa's robots, Lingfei and Lingyu, had already arranged everything in the house in perfect order under the terminal's instructions, ready to welcome their owners home.
The first thing Ji Fang did after entering the room was to call his friend Xiao Yuanren. He wondered if Xiao Yuanren was worried sick about him since he hadn't spoken to him for the past few days. Thinking of this, Ji Fang felt a sense of urgency.
The moment Ji Fang made the video call, Qiao Ye answered with delight. The video showed Qiao Ye's surprised expression, and then Xiao Yuanren excitedly said in human language, "Master..." His voice stopped abruptly, and his face turned bright red, as if his tongue had suddenly tied itself in knots, wanting to say something but not knowing how to say it.
Ji Fang raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes widening slightly: "You've learned to talk while I wasn't around? Who taught you? That sounds nice, say it again."
Qiao was so excited to see Ji Fang that she blurted out the words without realizing it, and then she stopped herself in a hurry.
The primitive people could speak some vague words, which wasn't abrupt, but thankfully they didn't utter any long sentences.
Qiao's throat tightened with nervousness. He cleared his throat, his face still flushed, and cautiously murmured, "Master."
Qiao responded with a smile. He really wanted to ask some questions. Ji Fang's face seemed a little pale, his beard was unshaven, and there seemed to be some faint red marks on his neck.
Is the owner injured?
Qiao also wanted to know about Ji Fang's situation, but he couldn't speak. He discovered the drawback of not being able to speak for the first time, but he still used gestures to make Ji Fang understand what he wanted to say.
Ji Fang touched the collar of his shirt and said, "It's alright, I'll have Li Cheng pick you up tomorrow."
Seeing that Qiao Ye had calmed down, Ji Fang coaxed her, "Is Ji Feng with you? Go find Ji Feng, I'll talk to him, can you do that?"
Qiao also said he understood, and he kept the video on while he went to find Ji Feng.
Ji Feng was currently sweating profusely while recording a food-making segment. Everyone went through layers of challenges to obtain the food and then showcase their culinary skills. Apart from one or two celebrities who could stir-fry dishes, the rest of them couldn't even cut vegetables or hold a knife.
Ji Feng was clearly one of those who couldn't cook either. He was helping Jiang Yi, wearing a pink cartoon apron and looking quite professional. When he saw Qiao Ye coming over, he wiped his hands on the apron, something he had just learned from seeing Jiang Yi do.
"What's wrong? Are you hungry? Brother Yi will cook something delicious right away, and I'll let you try it later." When it came to Jiang Yi's cooking skills, Ji Feng was clearly confident of victory.
Qiao didn't have time to explain and directly pointed the terminal camera at Ji Feng. Ji Feng understood and pulled Qiao to a corner where the camera couldn't reach them.
Jiang Yi, who was keeping an eye on Ji Feng, immediately went to find Ji Feng's movements. He was somewhat surprised to find that Qiao Ye, this original human, could actually use video communication? The equipment for pets has become so advanced now?
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