Recap
Long Shiyu had already begun to eat his hands.
Shen Chaomu pressed down on Long Shiyu’s hand and asked, “What about the result of the battle?”
“Bullshit, the Dragon King at that time was still underage. Royasno was at his peak, so of course he couldn’t beat him.”
“Then why didn’t he kill Akasa mo?”
“Because a human stopped him.”
“How can humans stop the old Dragon King?”
“He seems to be some kind of genius. He’s very powerful. Don’t ask Buck why he wants to protect a dragon. Buck doesn’t know. That’s your race.” Buck scratched his head again and looked at the terminal. “But that person seems pretty young, otherwise he should have calculated a good chance of winning. In short, Akasa mo escaped and he died.”
He took a deep breath and said loudly, “Buck has lost his patience and wants to drink now.”
Buck’s home is deep in the garden.
Passing through several small waterfalls and walking through several flower fields and pavilions, you can see a small house hidden behind a large tulip. The house is also made of all metal, leaning against an old tree, with two robots lying on it that have run out of energy, covered with moss and vines.
Buck slammed the door open, and there was a ding ding dong dong sound from inside, as if something had fallen on the ground. The door got stuck halfway through pushing, and he kicked it a few more times before it opened.
After entering, the equipment that was originally piled behind the door had fallen to the ground.
But he didn’t care at all, stepped on the gap and walked over, and picked up the half bottle of wine on the table to continue drinking.
There is a metal table at the end of the living room, and there are several bags of instant noodles and snacks on the table.
Buck hiccupped: “You, you just sit down.”
It’s just that the table and chairs really don’t match their height, which is a bit awkward. After sitting down, everyone’s knees were much higher than the table top, and they couldn’t get in at all.
Long Shiyu began to stare at the nut snacks on the table.
Buck also pulled up a chair and sat down, saying: “No time to research the throne, and don’t know what the nameless king you talk about is. After all, the throne is not as interesting as machinery. The information Buck knows is still hundreds of years ago… Damn it, have said that this freezing cabin might malfunction, but they didn’t believe it.”
Shen Chaomu said: “So where did your civilization go in the end?”
“A very far place,” Buck said, “In another star field, anyway, it didn’t perish as you imagined. Although, Buck can’t contact his people for the time being.”
There were other dwarves who volunteered to stay with Buck. There are still many ores in Tabu that have not been transported yet, so they cannot be completely abandoned.
The Black Pyramid was originally the center of mining and forging. Countless fully automated machines can ensure normal operation for a hundred years.
So they set the time for the freezing cabin, and they will wake up after three hundred years, load all the smelted metal on the spaceship, and then go to their new settlement.
As a result, there was a problem with Buck’s freezing cabin, which was opened sixty years later than others.
Yang Zhiming said: “We heard the bell ringing in that black pyramid before.”
“Oh, that was Buck knocking. As soon as Buck woke up, he found that the frenzy of monsters was coming, so he wanted to use the bell to warn.” Buck took another sip of wine, “After all, only Buck’s freezing cabin had a problem. Other people don’t know where to go. Buck thought, maybe they still have a little possibility to stay in Tabu, and they can come back when they hear the bell.”
“What happened?”
“As a result, there is no one.” The dwarf’s beard curled up again, “No one, not even the spaceship, they all drove away, leaving only Buck.”
He started to get angry again, and after finishing the wine, he threw the bottle away casually.
Long Shiyu picked up the bag of nuts and started to eat.
He was still a little nervous, it seemed that the dwarves knew a lot that the alliance didn’t.
“By the way,” Yang Zhiming asked, “Is Xijia… in this garden?”
He has been chanting all the way.
“I didn’t expect you to be interested in Xijia too?” Buck’s eyes lit up this time, “Of course, He is of course here, and he lives in the quietest plain.”
“…Is its foot really made of green steel? And what kind of material are the wings? I heard that even a category IV cosmic storm can’t tear it apart.” Yang Zhiming couldn’t suppress his excitement, “What is the coating of the power source? , to be so heat-resistant? How is the power composed, is it a single power source or a dual-core power? Or is it more?”
“You have too many questions.” Buck shouted, “You’ll know if you see it.”
He immediately jumped off the chair and waved: “Come on, come on.”
Yang Zhiming subconsciously wanted to follow, then looked back at Shen Chaomu: “Brother Shen, how much do we have…”
“Enough time.” Shen Chaomu said with a smile, “Go ahead.”
So the three of them left this messy hut and headed west under the leadership of Buck.
The further they ventured, the closer they were to the garden’s edge, the sparser the vegetation became. The connecting walkways transformed into swaying suspension bridges, offering glimpses of the endless desert below. From these heights, one could imagine seeing the caravans and cloaked mercenaries traversing the sands.
They reached a new area, a vibrant tapestry of blooming flowers. This hidden world, suspended high above Tabu, was a secret known only to them. The full moon bathed the landscape in its silvery light.
After a ten-minute walk, they reached a vast plain, its expanse dwarfing the other sections. Soft grass carpeted the ground, leading them toward a shimmering lake. Nightingales sang as they approached a colossal form nestled amidst the greenery.
A bird, its wings folded in slumber, its metallic form gleaming under the moonlight. Vines entwined its body, a testament to its long dormancy. Its steel wings were sleek and powerful, its tail feathers sharp, its claws crafted from an unusual blue-tinged metal. Its eyes glowed with a deep red light, the crimson crystals capable of refracting sunlight into a dazzling spectacle. A forge burned within its belly, and when its wings spread, its shadow would blanket the dunes. Every part of it was a marvel of engineering.
The dwarves’ legend echoed in their minds:
[The setting sun, red as blood, illuminates the molten waterfall. A sip of spirits, hotter than a soldering iron. The rhythmic clang of the forge, our mechanical heart beating strong.]
“There it is,” Buck whispered, his eyes shining with awe. “Our divine bird.”
……
The terminal’s insistent buzzing startled Bai Yiyi from her restless sleep. A message from the association summoned her to the defense line. She splashed cold water on her face, erasing the lingering unease from her dream, and practiced her smile in the mirror until it reached its usual polished perfection.
The strange knight-beast had been driven away, his whereabouts unknown. She didn’t care.
As the aircraft sped toward the defense line, her thoughts returned to the Black Knight legend. A cherished childhood story, now tainted by the reality of that bumbling creature.
Qiu Ruowen contacted her.
“Chief, what are your orders?” Bai Yiyi asked, her voice bright.
“After discussions with the council, and considering your overall performance and mission record, including Uther’s input, we’ve decided not to appoint him as chief,” Qiu Ruowen announced, her voice weary.
Bai Yiyi suppressed a surge of triumph. Shen Chaomu, her main rival, was disqualified, and now Uther was out of the running. She was confident she would secure the position.
“I thought you would continue for a while longer, given the current situation,” she said, feigning concern.
“I’m tired,” Qiu Ruowen replied simply.
Qiu Ruowen, known for her dedication, had never taken a long break during her seven years as chief. She was always on the front lines.
“This is a critical period,” she continued. “I won’t fully retire, but I’ll be stepping back.”
“When will that be?” Bai Yiyi asked, barely able to contain her excitement.
“Within a month, perhaps sooner. After I deal with Cerberus, I’ll return to headquarters to prepare the handover.” She paused. “You’re crucial to this operation. Shen Chaomu isn’t as familiar with Tabu. Once the frenzy subsides, return to Star City.”
A chief’s appointment was best accompanied by a significant achievement. Bai Yiyi’s record against high-level monsters wasn’t as impressive as Shen Chaomu’s, but the Tabu wildfire offered a chance to prove herself. She had worked tirelessly, and a successful resolution would solidify her position.
The situation was in her favor.
Bai Yiyi replied: “Okay, you can rest assured to deal with Cerberus, I will handle the situation here.”
“Perform well, come on.” Qiu Ruowen hung up the communication.
The aircraft landed near the defense line, the large-scale frenzy was approaching rapidly, and the atmosphere at the scene was very tense.
Bai Yiyi was in a very good mood. As usual, she was surrounded by a group of familiar hunters, walking through the defense line and reviewing the progress of the defense.
Until she heard the captain of the reconnaissance team who had just returned from the front line say: “…Yes, that’s right, we detected a lot of lightning in the frenzy, and a thunderstorm is approaching. But it is still uncertain whether it will be that dragon.”
Bai Yiyi stopped abruptly.
The narrow escape yesterday still made her have lingering fears.
Could it be that the old Dragon King is also in a frenzy?
“You’re here.” The captain’s eyes lit up when he saw her, “That’s great, the front-line team is about to set off. With you here, we don’t have to worry about that dragon so much.”
As usual, he acquiesced that Bai Yiyi would join the front-line team to stop the frenzy together.
If it was really put on weekdays, Bai Yiyi would of course enjoy his attitude. The brilliance is brilliant, and everyone’s eyes and expectations are on her. But right now she only had a burst of irritability and confusion.
What do you know? She thought almost viciously.
How could that kind of existence be defeated by an individual? They are all going to die.
Bai Yiyi curled her hair and said with a smile: “Of course I will go, but I think the front-line team should be divided into two groups.”
“Separate?” The captain was stunned, “But then the power will be dispersed…”
“We can’t determine the exact location of that dragon, and dispersing can locate it faster.” Bai Yiyi said, “Don’t worry, the two teams won’t be too far apart, if something happens, I will support you immediately.”
The association often uses this method of searching separately.
It’s just that she proposed it like this, naturally with selfish intentions.
Although she has selfish intentions, her command and organizational skills on the spot are still very outstanding.
Originally, this large-scale frenzy appeared suddenly, and the defense line was built temporarily, and everyone was a little flustered. She went to several places in person, and filled in the places that the hunters missed one by one.
After all, she was born in Tabu, and she has a good understanding of the frenzy and the local landforms, and she is also very careful. Twenty minutes passed, and the line of defense became stronger and more orderly.
With her here, other people gradually settled down.
After the commander’s order was issued, the hunters equipped themselves with exoskeletons, took their equipment and boarded combat vehicles and aircraft, preparing for the first wave of interception.
According to Bai Yiyi’s order, the frontline hunters were divided into two groups at the fifth sand dune, and headed in different directions.
The shadow of the thundercloud has not yet shrouded here. Under the moonlight, their shadows stretched on the sand dunes.
There was a sandstorm brought by flying snakes in the distance.
After the team was divided, a hunter in her team said cautiously: “I feel that the direction the team went seems to have a more violent thunderstorm… Why don’t we just stop separating…”
“Are you scared because there are few people?” Bai Yiyi said with a smile.
“Of course not.” The other party hurriedly said, “I just think…”
“I will arrange it according to the situation.” Bai Yiyi said, “I can support you at any time.”
The other party stopped talking.
However, after a long time, after countless flying snakes were cut in half by her sickle, the other team did not encounter any dragons.
If it weren’t for the gloomy thunderstorm still in the distance, Bai Yiyi would almost think that she was too sensitive.
The white deer stepped lightly over the sand dunes, and she waved her hand, and the huge sickle cut off several large flying snakes again. Green blood was flying in the air, but the blade of the sickle was not stained at all, and the brilliance of spiritual power surged in it, and her beautiful face was reflected on the clean blade.
Everything is getting better, the frenzy is being gradually pushed back, and even the momentum of the thunderstorm has weakened a lot.
There are still many monsters, and this line of defense still needs to be guarded. But at least, today’s defense mission is over.
Bai Yiyi just breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and said to the hunters: “You can go back first…”
“Caravan” A hurried voice came from the tactical channel, “They are the aircraft team, and it is confirmed that they have lost contact. The last coordinate to contact us is (44, 25)”
Bai Yiyi turned her head abruptly to look, the coordinates were in the direction where the monster frenzy was defeated and the thunderstorm was the most violent
She frowned suddenly: “Why are there people from the caravan? All civilians should have evacuated long ago.”
“They were going to deliver supplies to the defense line. The waterway was not here. There was a team of hunters escorting them, but they were forced to change their course because of the thunderstorm, and they lost contact temporarily because of the sandstorm of the flying snake.” The hunter panicked a little, “What should we do?”
Bai Yiyi gritted her teeth tightly.
Of course she wanted to save them, they were all residents of Tabu, they were all her people…
But this is Royasno. She had personally experienced the horror of that monster. This is likely a trap.
After thinking for a few seconds, she said: “Don’t go. The situation over there is unknown, so we can’t take such a risk.” Her heart was tightly grasped, but she gradually calmed down, “What do the commanders think?”
The commanders urgently discussed and decided not to rush over, but to send a small team to try to approach the coordinates and act according to the situation.
Having said that, Bai Yiyi knew the sandstorm brought by the flying snake very well. In a short period of time, they will definitely not be able to contact the caravan.
The fate of the caravan is almost doomed.
From beginning to end, what she said is not unreasonable.
Ingeniously concealed and guided, no one noticed her timidity.
Bai Yiyi finally looked deeply in the direction of the caravan, feeling a little guilty.
She is about to become the chief she has been thinking about, how can she die today?
Be careful, be cautious.
I can’t be blamed for this.
No one can do better under such circumstances, I have tried my best.
So even the little guilt disappeared.
The white deer turned around and stepped on the sand dune again with light steps.
But the next second, a man’s deep voice appeared in the tactical channel: “Don’t send a team, I’ll go.”
It was Shen Chaomu’s voice.
…
The sandstorm whipped around them, the flying snakes a relentless, serpentine force. Even light exoskeletons offered little protection. The aircraft’s communication systems were down; venturing into this chaos was suicide.
But Shen Chaomu’s golden light flakes cut through the storm, a beacon of defiance against the raging elements. Flying snakes lunged, their fangs bared, only to be impaled by golden spears.
“I see the caravan’s aircraft,” Long Shiyu announced, his keen eyesight piercing the swirling sand.
Yang Zhiming, his hands slick with sweat, steered the aircraft toward the stranded vessel. Lightning cracked overhead, the thunder deafening. He fought to maintain control, narrowly avoiding collisions with the flying snakes. The aircraft lurched violently as a snake struck, its bones snapping against the hull. Yang Zhiming wrestled with the controls, his knuckles white.
“Damn it!” he cursed. “Why didn’t flight school cover aerial combat maneuvers?”
Long Shiyu watched the storm, his gaze fixed on the churning clouds. His injury was almost healed. If not for Shen Di’s interference and Royasno’s hidden reserves of power, he would have faced the old Dragon King long ago.
He would crush Royasno’s skull, break his bones, just as he had before. Hatred burned within him, a stark contrast to the fear he had once felt.
Royasno was no match for him, not anymore, and certainly not with Shen Chaomu by his side.
“Approaching the caravan,” Yang Zhiming announced, his voice tense.
Despite the raging storm, the dragon didn’t appear. Rose petals drifted through the rain-soaked air, as if forming a protective barrier.
They reached the caravan’s crippled aircraft and guided it back to the defense line, their escape a desperate race against the storm. They landed safely ten minutes later, the caravan’s crew shaken but alive. They searched for their saviors, eager to express their gratitude, but Shen Chaomu and Long Shiyu had already retreated to their tent.
The chaos outside faded, leaving them in a quiet sanctuary.
Long Shiyu said: “After you, will you really take me to find the treasure house?”
After receiving the news from the association requesting support for the defense line, they hurriedly left the garden. Before leaving, Shen Chaomu asked Buck about the mechanical planet.
The dwarf raised his white beard, indicating that there was no problem in locating the planet.
“But you have to remember the 82-year-old tree brew.” His tone was very excited, “Also, there is a condition for taking you to find the planet, that is, to give Buck a private spaceship. Buck is going to find his people.”
Private spaceships used to be sky-high priced. In recent decades, the aerospace technology of the alliance has developed rapidly, and the price of private spaceships has dropped dramatically. This is not an unreasonable request.
Shen Chaomu agreed to him.
“Yeah.” Shen Chaomu rubbed his head, “Don’t you like shiny things the most? If you get the treasure house, you don’t have to work anymore, let those bosses go.”
Long Shiyu wrapped his tail around his wrist and rubbed it: “You are such a good person.”
“…I’ve said it all, don’t give good guy cards.”
“Then you are such a good princess.”
Shen Chaomu: “…”
The things in the dragon’s head are really hopeless.
He remembered what Buck said again, and the scene he saw in the light rain.
A guess is constantly taking shape – it is said to be a guess, but in fact it is eighty-nine percent sure.
He thought, after so long, maybe he was finally going to touch the truth.
That almost impossible truth came to him across nine hundred years.
Never met by chance.
It is a reunion after a long absence, it is destiny.
Shen Chaomu said: “How is your injury?”
“It’s almost healed, it’s almost healed.” Long Shiyu said, subconsciously clutching his clothes tightly.
But this resistance was obviously in vain, he was aggrieved, leaning against the head of the bed, the princess lifted his clothes again, and carefully looked at the wound.
When Shen Chaomu let go, Long Shiyu quickly put down his clothes: “You are such a hooligan princess, not a lady at all.”
Shen Chaomu said: “You always call me princess, princess, haven’t you thought about what to do after you get the princess back?”
Long Shiyu was taken aback.
Shen Chaomu suddenly smiled: “Or, have you been reading fairy tales all this time?”
“What’s wrong with fairy tales? They are good.”
“…There are many things that fairy tales don’t tell.”
Before Long Shiyu could speak, he saw a gleam in Shen Chaomu’s eyes.
“Forget it, the princess is the princess,” Shen Chaomu whispered, stuffing the tip of the silver tail into Long Shiyu’s mouth, “Hold it yourself.”
Long Shiyu subconsciously bit the tip of his tail as usual. The next second, the man pressed his hands on his sides and kissed him.
Didn’t really touch him.
But the distance between them was so close that it was almost like a real kiss. Shen Chaomu restrained himself, not directly attacking the city and conquering the land, his lips and tongue lingering, but he couldn’t suppress the obvious emotion. Their breaths intertwined, Long Shiyu saw the fanaticism in his eyes, and his eyes were fixed.
Shen Chaomu withdrew, and seeing that Long Shiyu was still biting his tail in a daze, he said, “I’ll wait for you…”
Long Shiyu bounced off the bed.
Shen Chaomu was shocked: “What are you doing?”
Long Shiyu jumped up and down in the tent like a ball, rushing around, his long tail flicked randomly, and things fell to the ground with a crackling sound.
Can’t stop at all.
It’s like going crazy after drinking, but the ears are as red as they can be.
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