Seemingly still concerned about what had just happened, Chi Yan'an apologized to him again on the way back.
"Did I scare you?"
Chi Yan'an placed his hand on Shi Xi's shoulder and patted it twice, the movement very light and with a hint of comfort.
Instead of patting his right shoulder, which was closest to him, they chose his left shoulder, which was farther away.
From Chi Zaiqing's perspective, it looked as if the other person was holding Shi Xi in their arms, as if he were trying to snatch Shi Xi away from him.
Chi Zaiqing glanced at Chi Yan'an, his azure pupils carrying an undisguised warning.
—Release your grip.
Chi Yan'an remained motionless, seemingly unaware of his gaze.
"No." Shi Xi shook her head, smiled politely at Chi Yan'an, "How could such a small thing scare me?"
His body betrayed him; he took half a step toward Chi Zaiqing.
"..." Chi Yan'an watched Shi Xi's little actions.
Because of the increased distance, his hand slid off the other person's shoulder, his fingertips still retaining a warm touch.
Chi Yan'an frowned, lowered his eyes slightly, and then silently walked a little closer to Shi Xi.
Shi Xi took another step.
"Weren't you scared?" Chi Yan'an asked.
"No," Shi Xi said, "It just feels like the air here is fresher."
The air is fresher...
The car is equipped with a fresh air system, so the air is all the same. There's no such thing as that.
Chi Yan'an didn't expose Shi Xi's lie, only showing a hint of helplessness before finally stepping back a little.
Back in her seat, Shi Xi took a breath.
...
Two hours later, the hovercar finally landed and arrived at the somber military camp.
Because they recently discovered a number of Zerg that can mimic humanoid forms, they conducted an investigation.
Shi Xi walked at the front, observing the situation here discreetly.
Something's not right.
When he parked his car, he noticed that the huge military headquarters only had three or four parking spaces occupied, with the rest empty.
As soon as he entered, Cheng Hao, who was using crutches, showed a look of surprise—
"Brother Gao, what brings you here?!"
He was slightly surprised.
Marshal Jiang was absolutely right!
Shi Xi nodded to him.
As for the admission notice, Shi Xi handed it to Captain Feng as soon as she landed, since he is now considered a soldier.
I just haven't participated in any training.
Sheng Yingpu had just been called away by another military doctor to help, while Chi Yan'an went with Captain Feng to inspect the Devourer.
Besides Shi Xi, only Chi Zaiqing and Pei Muban were here.
After the initial surprise, Cheng Hao looked at Shi Xi, his expression hesitant and unspeakable.
"We're all on the same side," Shi Xi said. "There's nothing we can't talk about."
Cheng Hao hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Brother Gao, what brings you here?"
Upon hearing this, Pei Muban immediately looked at Shi Xi, fearing that he might come up with some bizarre answer.
At this critical moment in the war, it's not a big deal for Shi Xi to joke with him, but if he were to say such things in front of outsiders, it would inevitably lead to gossip and trouble.
"What am I doing here?" Shi Xi sat down abruptly, looking at Cheng Hao with an air of self-righteousness. "Didn't you send me the acceptance letter?"
Chi Zaiqing sat down next to him and brought him a glass of water.
Shi Xi took the drink, took a sip, and said, "Of course I'm here to report for duty."
Pei Mu sat down on the other side of Shi Xi. Upon hearing his reply, he picked up his water glass and slowly began to drink.
Cheng Hao muttered under his breath, "But Marshal Jiang doesn't want you to come to the front lines."
Shi Xi raised her eyes indifferently, glanced at him, and said calmly, "What did you just say? I didn't hear you."
"..." Cheng Hao: "...Marshal Jiang just happens to be short of an adjutant, Brother Gao, would you like to be one?"
As a marshal, Jiang Yichen did not have only one adjutant; he had several others, including Major General Sheng Yingpu.
Cheng Hao's position alone is not enough to qualify him to appoint an adjutant for Jiang Yichen; these were all arrangements made by Jiang Yichen.
He knew that Shi Xi would definitely come over when she heard the news.
If other new recruits heard that they would be given a high-ranking position as a marshal's adjutant right from the start, even if they were outstanding, they would probably hesitate and be afraid that they were not up to the task.
But Shi Xi is not that kind of person.
Without the slightest hesitation, Shi Xi nodded in agreement.
...
On the other side...
Chi Yan'an followed Captain Feng into the hall, where he not only saw the Devourer, but also the Mass.
Captain Feng closed the door and stood guard outside, leaving the two Alphas space to talk.
Chi Yan'an remained calm, seemingly unsurprised that the Mass was being held here.
"What can I do to help you with?"
Amis gestured to the Source-devouring ship behind him, "Add my permissions."
Chi Yan'an looked at his masterpiece.
After giving the Devourer to Jiang Yichen, apart from him and Jiang Yichen, who are the creators, no other Alpha can pilot the Devourer.
Amis's words clearly indicated that he wanted to pilot the Source Devourer.
Chi Yan'an frowned slightly, looking at Amis. "I wouldn't do this without Jiang Yichen's authorization."
Although he was the creator of this mecha, the current owner of the Devourer is Jiang Yichen.
He has no right to do that.
Amisa's expression was indifferent, and her ruby-like eyes glanced at Chi Yan'an, making him feel the chilling majesty of royalty for no reason.
"Chi Yan'an, I am issuing this order in the name of the Crown Prince of the Empire."
"Enable permissions."
The two had spoken while on the hovercar.
Upon learning that Shi Xi was coming to rescue Jiang Yichen, Ya Misa rushed over without stopping.
He wants to take Shi Xi's place and bring Jiang Yichen back.
The situation at the Zerg lair was far more perilous than he had anticipated. Although Jiang Yichen had severely injured the Zerg Queen,
—A new Insect King is about to be born!
The new Insect King was born and matured in just six hours.
Four hours have already passed, and they don't have much time left.
There are several planets near the Zerg homeworld, with a combined permanent population of tens of millions.
If Jiang Yichen doesn't kill the new Zerg King before he is born, they will have no choice but to use their ultimate weapon: bombarding the Zerg's lair.
But this would undoubtedly annihilate those planets.
Chi Yan'an looked at the Mass, remained silent for a moment, and finally said, "Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
He then turned and walked towards the Devourer.
...
After finishing dinner, Shi Xi looked at Cheng Hao, who was hurriedly preparing to leave.
"Brother Gao, why are you looking at me like that?" Cheng Hao turned his head.
"Haozi," Shi Xi patted Cheng Hao on the shoulder, "Are you guys up to something important?"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Hao's expression became somewhat subtle.
"Aran, what are you two talking about?" Chi Zaiqing tugged at Shi Xi's arm, a curious expression on her face.
Cheng Hao took the opportunity to leave.
Shi Xi looked at Chi Zaiqing, just as Chi Yan'an returned.
"Your brother is here," Shi Xi said.
Pei Muban, standing behind Shi Xi, watched Cheng Hao's departing figure, his eyes darkening slightly.
It seems the situation is indeed as perilous as the Missa had predicted.
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