Qingqiu, located on the eastern coast of the island ofsolo, is the territory of the ancient gods, the nine-tailed fox, in the border area of two mega-cities.
While this ancient myth holds little relevance to modern audiences, it continues to inspire awe in peoples hearts. This reverence has made Qingqiu County a world-class nature reserve---an independent, top-tier protected area operating beyond institutional frameworks. Its worth noting that Grade I reserves already represent the highest classification in Chinas ecological hierarchy, whereas Special Protection Zones remain a rare privilege enjoyed by only a select few regions.
At the heart of Qingqiu Nature Reserve stands Mount Tu, a sacred mountain revered as the dwelling place of the legendary nine-tailed fox clan. Beyond its mythological origins, this sacred site has protected two ancient cities and countless inhabitants over millennia, shielding them from supernatural calamities while soothing fragile human hearts. Through centuries of devotion, Mount Tu has become an enduring symbol of divine protection in peoples hearts.
Just now, however, the terrible disaster struck again.
The metropolis of Zhebei City, situated south of Qingqiu County, has once again been struck by a supernatural catastrophe that defies all logic-a Level Red disaster, second only to the ultimate Level Purple annihilation. What should have been a once-in-a-century catastrophe now looms over this continent for the second time in just over a century.
A swarm of tornadoes carrying a lot of waste gas whirled like mad, a giant tsunami mixed with countless garbage pummeled like a madman, and lightning and thunder from the highest part of the sky raged down like a torrential rain... Every natural force was terrifying and confusing.
But at this moment of crisis, there are still a group of people who are still everywhere, trying to protect the city, they are known as "city heroes".
The catastrophe raged for an entire day before the smokeless war finally subsided by dusk. Within mere hours, a metropolis lay in ruins. Yet amidst the debris in Zhebei Citys heart stood a peculiar structure resembling a tree, along with several upscale urban buildings that remained unscathed under mysterious protection. This was the site of the City Hero Gang and the municipal administration center.
In an office on the upper floor of the tree building, a man stood by the window. He was straight-backed, his hair disheveled and his clothes neatly arranged. His dark face had large, bloodshot panda eyes that strained to see what was going on outside.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock at the door.
"Come on..." The man shouted, his hoarse voice slightly anxious: "How is it outside?"
"Boss --"
The man in charge of this is Zhuge Yi, the leader of the City Hero Gang in Zhebei City. The one who came in was his assistant, a young and beautiful woman, dressed in an elegant dress, with a strong perfume smell and a head of golden hair, who would catch everyones eye.
"-- The supernatural phenomenon has stopped. According to preliminary statistics, more than 90% of the entire city of Zhebei has been damaged to varying degrees, and the team members have been notified to return to..." one after another
The members of the City Hero Gang are mostly local residents. Most of them are chivalrous and have practiced martial arts since childhood and passed the most rigorous examinations. Although they are ordinary people, they are all highly skilled in martial arts and each has a unique skill.
The other members are somewhat unique. These individuals not only possess formidable martial prowess but also wield mysterious powers. They hail from an ancient civilization-the "Guardian Clan," a superpower that has faded into obscurity yet remains the stuff of folklore. Only the supreme leaders of each nation have the privilege to know about this entity, which is regarded as the highest military secret by every country.
Some were assigned here because of the holocaust, while others settled here to live a secret and free life.
"Rescue work is under way with the cooperation of the police, and there are no casualties so far."
"Um... Master, youre truly a master of calculation..." Yi muttered to himself, brushing his chin that once bore a beard. A moment of daze followed, his face tinged with melancholy-what a lonely moment! The stubble he had cultivated for so long had been shaved off in one swift motion. After a while, Yi slowly turned around, his expression relaxed yet revealing deep exhaustion.
"Senior, your beard..." the beautiful woman said in a tender way, with an electric look in her eyes and a very gentle tone.
"What happened to those beasts?" Ke Yi seemed to have something wrong with his ears. He interrupted the assistants concern and focused on asking about the situation.
"Ah, dont worry, theyve all been captured by the Monster Authority!" The beautiful assistant was stunned for a moment, but she did not lose heart. She continued to attack and replied with a smile, though her mouth was trembling.
Yi, however, acted like an insulator, blocking out all distractions with a vacant stare. After hearing this, she immediately relaxed. Her once flat eight-pack abs instantly bulged up into a hunch, and she rubbed her eyes absentmindedly, yawned, then forced herself to stay alert again.
"Um... Well, have each branch station send personnel to reassure the evacuated residents in Tu Mountain --. Also... Please notify Secretary Yu and Mayor Ding shortly to arrange police forces and volunteers to work with our remaining team members. All of you must continue searching for other potentially endangered individuals in the city, doing everything possible to ensure public safety!"
The entire area of Tu Shan and Qing Qiu is the only place that will not be affected by the disaster. No matter when, no matter what grade, even the most terrible purple level in history has not hurt this sacred land at all.
Like its sister city Sunan, another megacity, Zhebei City is nestled against Tu Mountain. Built along the mountains slopes, Tu Mountain became the only sanctuary for residents during this critical crisis. However, beyond such extraordinary circumstances, Tu Mountain, the nature reserve, and the entire Qingqiu County maintain round-the-clock patrols by dedicated staff to prevent unauthorized entry, operating 24/7 without seasonal breaks.
"Its... its... its..."
Wan er glanced at Yi, who was slumped in his chair exhausted and still worrying about others. Feeling concerned, she hurriedly offered him a cup of tea. Then, with her watery eyes sparkling, she smiled gently: "Why dont you take a break? The situation outside has stabilized now... Or maybe youre hungry? The cafeteria specially prepared your favorite dish today...."
"-- Now... now, eight oclock... no?"
Yi seemed to be a frightened lamb and suddenly "cracked" out of his chair, sweating profusely and looking panicked.
"Ah -- and... 1 more..." Wan er was startled. Seeing Yis cowardly appearance, she was slightly stunned for a moment. Then she squinted her eyes and looked at her watch unwillingly and answered.
"What... an hour? Ah -- Oh no! Im going to be late... Oh no, oh no, Im going to kneel on durian again --"
The mood of determination began to collapse at this time, and the image of the person collapsed. The cotton belly that had been relaxed suddenly retracted, the originally disheveled hair became like popcorn, and the dark, shiny old face gradually turned gray...
Then, as if in slow motion, he grabbed a coat and ran without saying a word. There was a swoosh. The speed was so fast that Wan ers assistants hair was lifted and her helpless eyes were revealed.
"I dont know if hes stupid or emotionally low..." Wan ers assistant walked elegantly to the door, looked at the back of his back with a little disappointment, and gently brushed her hair on his ear.
"By the way, -- here you and Da Qiao are in charge..." Yi said as he ran and shook his hands.
"Ah, I see... is this guy really stupid or just pretending?" Wan er pouted helplessly and said disappointedly, "But hes kind of cute! Hey --"
"-- Oh my God!" Just as Waner was looking at the corridor helplessly and indulging herself, a hand suddenly slapped on her shoulder. The beautiful woman screamed in fright and instantly became a man, completely different from her previous image.
"Oh, its you... dont scare me like this --", Waner turned around and saw that it was an old acquaintance, and instantly changed back to her original elegant appearance: "Leader Qiao!"
"This is Dai Bangzhu -- What are you looking at? Its rare to see you so focused -- Your eyes are about to fall out!"
The one who stood behind Wan er and startled her was none other than the acting leader of the citys hero gang headquarters, the cold female leader Da Qiao, whom Yi had just mentioned.
Da Qiao is the next leader of the gang who was parachuted in. Although she is just an ordinary person, she can do anything when she is the leader of other cities. She is excellent in all aspects, and even thinks that the current leader Yi is a fool.
"Is this guy -- so good? Why dont I think so..." Big Joe asked with squinting eyes and a serious expression.
"You dont understand --," Wan er looked at the female leader with contempt, then turned to look into the distance, and said proudly: "He is a school grass in our college --"
"Knows -- handsome, righteous, humorous... youre his junior sister, and since he gave you a little sunshine, you started to pursue him with a sense of self-worth, right?" Da Qiao pushed her glasses and said coldly with a squinting eye like a word machine, then continued to follow up.
"Everyone knows that, so why ask me to talk nonsense!" As soon as she mentioned the past, Waner immediately became a little fan. She did not pay any attention to the so-called authority of the female leader. With a blush of shame and a smile, she said to herself: "What about the senior? -- I..."
"-- You know, your senior is the best-top grades, martial prowess, and good looks... You came here for him, didnt you? Even ditched the golden rice bowl your parents offered. Right?" Da Qiao sneered coldly at the disheveled girl, speaking from the heart. "If he wasnt outstanding, how could heve become the gang leader at such a young age? As for Fa --... hes actually been promoted to the chairman candidate right now!"
" thats!"
But -- you dont know? He -- has a master!"
"Humph! Whats there to be afraid of? Im not married-- Besides, with my qualifications, it would take me minutes to dig a corner--," said Waner, still full of confidence.
"Um, yes --, but this seems to be your 365th time to lose!" Da Qiao struck again, hoping to wake up the lost lamb in front of him.
"Am I... that failure is the mother of success? If you set your heart on it, you will succeed -- I said, why do you always discourage me, my cousin?" Waner gave herself a shot of adrenaline and responded with remarkable vigor.
"Your mother, my aunt, wants to introduce you to someone... You dont want to, so they have to urge me to find a way --," Da Qiao looked at Wan er and said awkwardly.
"-- And you?"
"No way, my dear! Our mother asked us to do it together..." Da Qiao was taken aback by her sisters question.
Then the two sisters exchanged glances, understood each other, and their faces spontaneously overflowed with a bitter smile.
"Wait, is Yi really that different from us ordinary folks? He only seems to know martial arts. Shouldn t the most powerful ability of the Guardians be called Shu Shu (Mathematical Techniques)?-- How could someone like him graduate from the Guardian Academy?" Da Qiao shot a puzzled glance at the corridors far end. As cousins, Da Qiao and Wan er were different-Wan er came from the Guardian Clan, while she wasnt. This made her utterly perplexed.
"Of course you can-- we have special admissions in our college, but the quota is very limited. I remember there were only two quotas for the senior class, and one of them was him--." When talking about Yi, Waner began to bloom again and answered the question with a smile.
"Then what about the other one?"
"Another one, huh... hm --"
While holding a shelf beside her, Da Qiao tried to suppress a laugh, but looked at the far end of the corridor and wondered why the question was so sharp -- In the past, she often teased this silly sister, but every time the topic came up, Waner looked very upset, with dark clouds and full of jealousy.
-- I really dont understand, he, is that good...
As the storm died down, the protective cover around the building was gradually removed -- Suddenly, a stylish convertible car shot out of the building and sped down the cleared road.
Night was beginning to fall over the city, and Yi was driving his beloved sports car in one direction without stopping. Along the way, Yi looked at the ruins of the city and felt a mixture of emotions.
The June summer air had turned increasingly chilly, now accompanied by drizzling rain. The open-top cars greatest advantage was its ability to let you ride the wind. Yi had been basking in the northwest breeze, but the icy rain pelted his face relentlessly. Reluctantly giving up his carefree ride, he turned on the sunroof. But the equipment malfunctioned-no matter how he tried, it wouldnt respond. This left Yi constantly self-deprecating, his current predicament perfectly summed up in one word: -- "On the Road to Awkwardness."
In fact, when he first bought the car, someone had sternly warned him, but Ke Yi remained stubborn, believing that feelings were the most important thing. So he tried every trick in the book, even refusing to yield to violence, and finally triumphed--. But now, he has come to understand: Impulsive punishment!
-- Oh, if she knew, I think she would laugh at me again!
At this time, Yi was thinking, thinking, suddenly found something strange ahead, suddenly brake, stopped in a road intersection in the ruins, it was a red light!
Although it is still a special time, the traffic safety concept rooted deep in his heart gave him a moment to buffer himself.
"Well, if it werent for that guy, the natural forces wouldnt have been so strong, and the city wouldnt be what it is today!"
While waiting, Yi seemed to remember something and suddenly shouted angrily, slapping the steering wheel of his car: "Oh... my car, will I break it? Its still a loan for several years..."
"-- Hey, Leader Yi, where are you going?
The moon poked its round head out of the clouds and lit up the earth... At that moment, not far away, there was a figure waving to Yi and asking.
Yi Zheng touched the steering wheel with a crack and felt very sad for the powerful slap he had just given. After hearing the call, he quickly wiped away his tears and looked in the direction of the sound under the moonlight...
The figure gradually emerged. Yi Ding took a closer look. --Hey, it turned out to be two children he knew. They had also participated in this operation and were responsible for the taming of the strange beasts. Now they seemed to be almost finished with their task.
The girl who greeted him had big eyes and a petite figure. She wore a waist-length hair and a special work clothes. In her hand, she held a stone hammer. Beside her stood a tall boy who looked calm and cool. With his hands, he skillfully manipulated a square device that was flashing with gold inside.
The units of this square prop had slowly separated and joined together again, and in the blink of an eye it had become a golden chain that had tied up a strange beast that was howling on the ground, closed its noisy mouth, and dragged it back to where it was.
Under the golden light, the strange beast, which was covered in wounds, especially a large bump on its head, was shrinking. At the same time, the golden chain began to return to its square shape, just enough to hold the beast inside.
"Oh, Im ready to go home!" he said with a smile, waving his hand slowly. At that moment, he seemed to have completely forgotten about himself.
"Thats all very well. Please, Leader, give us a ride!" Then the girl came over with the hammer in her hand and looked at Yi with her watery eyes. --But it seemed more like a threat than a request that could not be refused.
"Well... well --, you better hurry, Im in a hurry!" But Yi waved his hand and suddenly became anxious again, saying urgently.
"Thats great. We just finished our mission and got rid of a big monster," the girl said with a smile at Yi, then turned around and waved her hand. "-- Is worried about how to get back, right?"
"You -- hum..." The man looked cold. "-- You just want to go home and eat the food at the victory banquet."
"You, you... nonsense, Im tired and hungry from fighting monsters!" The girl explained with a complaining face.
"Are you tired? I dont know who was watching the monster fight just now."
A drop of sweat fell from the mans head. He glanced at the girl again, turned the square object in his hand and said, "Still a monster, but just a little one. See what you can do..."
"Hey, hey!" The girl was clearly upset that she had been exposed to the illusion. Her face was flushed red and she stomped her feet angrily.
"-- Well, you have to give her some leeway, men have to have some manliness."
At this moment, Yi didnt care to listen to their argument and quickly interrupted, "-- Working together makes the job easier. Shes also a force by her side, right, Xiaodong... Hey, you two better get in the car! Im really going to be late. The consequences wont be as simple as your little couple bickering!"
However, this was not a problem until it was mentioned. As soon as it was mentioned, Yi thought, and then a large bead of sweat appeared on his forehead -- The two of them calmed down and hurried into the car, and the square prop disappeared.
"Master Yi, where are you going? Its still early in the morning."
Hearing Xiao Wans curious question, the boy pushed his glasses coldly and said: "Yes, now Im going to the administration bureau to finish the report. I can be home at 7 oclock at the earliest-- The New Years Eve dinner has just started, right?"
The Authority is where the boy and Xiao Dong work. It is an old organization created by the Guardians Alliance to manage strange beasts, called the Strange Beast Authority.
"Neither of you knows what time it is. Its 8:30?"
"Half past 7? Look!" Hearing the conclusion, the boy raised his wristband rationally and gave Yi a look: "Its half past 7!"
" forehead ..."
"What about your phone? Is it not set right?" The girl asked, her face strange.
"No, theres... no electricity!"
"-- The wristband?"
"Got into the dorm room..."
"-- Theres always time on the watch face, right? Didnt you look?..."
"Well... didnt you care?"
...
After a while, Yi was dizzy from being asked by the two people, and the car was almost unstable -- So, he rolled his eyes and had an idea: "-- Hmm? So I have one hour to spare?"
"Right?"
"-- You said theres going to be food at the party tonight, right?"
"Exactly!" said Xiao Dong, his eyes shining with light.
"Um... food, Im here!"
Then, Yis panda eyes began to shine, and the car drove more vigorously. So, they drove east, and after a while, they came to a primitive forest park in the suburbs of Zhebei City.
Yi parked the car near a small wood, put on the cover, and gently patted it. Then, together with the two men, he came to the edge of the wood.
The fog was so thick that he could hardly see inside the woods, but Yi did not hesitate to walk straight toward the two giant trees embracing each other. The shape of the two ancient trees formed a great arch.
Then, just as Yi was walking to the door, a miracle happened...
There was only a dull thud. Yi, who had been moving forward, actually took a step back and fell to the ground. With a face full of grievance, he covered his head and screamed, as if he had hit something.
The two hurried over and took a look. Yi was looking for something while he was smiling foolishly with tears in his eyes...
"Um... wheres my token?" Yi muttered, feeling in his pocket and then in his coat. "Ouch!"
"Whats wrong?" asked the girl with a puzzled look.
"--" Obviously, I didnt bring it..." The boy crossed his arms and explained mildly.
"Hey, man, youve been using the token for so long."
"-- Do you think this looks like what its supposed to look like..."
"Ha ha... Oh, I think I dropped another coat in the inner pocket..."
At this moment, Yi already looked a little embarrassed and at a loss, so he had to smile bitterly -- Then, he looked at the two people expectantly again, his eyes shining with hope.
"-- You know!"
Before Yi even opened his mouth, the two men had already exchanged glances -- The boy slowly came to the front, began to concentrate his energy, and then a bright light gradually flashed on the brow of his forehead.
The small grove seemed to sense something. The mist that had enveloped the three figures began to dissipate, gradually forming a narrow passage--. Without hesitation, they entered the archway one after another. As they stepped inside, the mist in the grove slowly dissipated...
Soon, the three returned to their home planet, the island ofsolo, an ancient and magical place where the Guardians lived. The moment they arrived, the fog dissipated.
The urbanization rate of Suo Luo is very low, and almost all the buildings are green at a glance, and all the buildings are retro -- here, it is like being in a human society thousands of years ago.
"Then well say goodbye here, see you later!" At this moment, the girl trembled slightly, then put her left fist and right palm together, smiling teasingly...
"You think youre a heroine..." The boy still looked cold and dissed off with a casual remark, throwing a cloak over his shoulder.
*%＝#－@...
Watching the two bickering lovers quarrel again, Yi hid nearby to cheer -- But then his heart suddenly trembled. No! He resolutely said goodbye and fled... As he ran, he kept telling himself that no matter who asked for his help, he wouldnt listen or care!
"-- Hey... I think my watch is broken. That time isnt..."
" harness!"
Under the moonlight, Yi, free from troubles, rode a white horse and went leisurely toward the main city of his hometown.
It was where Yi grew up. It was located in the eastern plate of the Suoluo Continent. It was the main city of Baihu County, one of the five counties in the Guardian World, and in terms of grade, it was equivalent to a provincial capital or a municipality directly under the central government.
Tonight is a full moon night, and the whole earth is illuminated by the bright moonlight -- It feels like you can see everything clearly without street lights, at least its much brighter, which is very different from the feeling in Zhenbei City.
Think of the fresh air, the transparent sky and the starry sky when I was a child... At this moment, I often recall those beautiful things in the past.
But now, even in the world of the Guardians, such a natural environment is very rare, anyway, it is not as good as before -- and now they have to rely on street light for lighting assistance, no longer like before!
At this moment, Yi was riding his horse with deep emotions. After parting ways with the young couple, he continued his journey in the stable of Cainiao Post, riding his own Dayuan steed-- Oh, why is it so chilly today? Its already June, how strange...
Yis face now showed relief, even anticipation, as the thought of the delicious feast warmed his heart. His lips curved involuntarily, and the egg pancake nearly dripped onto his saddle. With growling stomachs, he grabbed the pancake and started munching away with gusto.
When this man is on duty outside, he usually makes some food for himself to take with him. When he is hungry, he eats something to appease his hunger. This pancake is his favorite and his specialty.
--Hmm... Still fragrant, soft and delicious. Even though its a little cold, it tastes good when you bite into it.
Now comes the real show: the sweet and savory braised pork with dried plum sauce, the filling wrapped in this pancake. This dish requires a long simmering process, resulting in a rich yet not greasy flavor thats absolutely delicious!
-- Hmm... um? Oh! This, this, whats wrong with it? Why is it salty and spicy today...
"Im going to go. Pickled vegetables and stewed meat can only be sweet. Im going to...", at this moment, Yi suddenly felt uneasy and resentful... until the words were about to come out of his mouth, a womans figure flashed in his mind for a moment.
Then Yi suddenly remembered something and was so scared that he swallowed his grievances -- The cold sweat on his head made even the pancake in his hand shake a few times.
So he scratched his head and smiled bitterly: "Well, but this flavor... is ok... ah ha
However, the Da Wan horse, which was carrying the burden, could not stand it. Although it had been used to it, it still could not stand it.
Ma Ma turned his head helplessly and gave the fat man on his back a look... At an age when he was still relatively strong, he could have galloped across the grassland and fallen in love, but now he had to carry such a pathetic guy on his back. He was so greedy that his weight skyrocketed without even realizing it. His heart was tired...
Then the horses eyes rolled and he had an idea -- suddenly he jumped and began to run.
At this moment, Yi was momentarily confused. He had no idea what happened to the horse. Maybe it had been frightened just now?
"Alas!"
So, the confused Yi had to brake and foolishly comfort his old partner: "Tang Bao, whats wrong? Are you not feeling well...#@&*"
Generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with Yi doing this. He used to do this often -- But now he has forgotten that he is chewing material in his mouth and is still talking nonstop...
-- Well, he doesnt understand how Ma Ma feels.
At this moment, as the soup bag suddenly jolted, Yi also shouted in fright. His mouth mixed with various substances, and he accidentally spewed... Ah!
Now the Da Yuan horse went completely mad, so you can imagine the consequences!
Yi was so shocked by the sudden violent jolting that he was so shocked that he shook so much that even the delicious pancake he was holding in his hands fell apart. The dried vegetables, meat and juice were all thrown into his face...
After a long struggle, Yi finally arrived at his destination, an ancient city.
The high walls, made of large pieces of bluestone and brick, are built with great skill. They look like a thousand years ago, but they are very strong -- Green moss and vines cover the whole wall, like a huge historical painting.
After a bumpy ride, Yi, who looked disheveled, had to straighten himself up and lead the horse back to the post station.
Despite being thoroughly humiliated just moments ago, Yi couldnt shake off his deep bond with the horse. His mind kept replaying the recent scare, worrying about his old partners condition--. He began gently stroking the horses mane and tenderly checking on Tangbao, who was about to start eating... But at this moment, the horse could only focus on quietly regaining energy. It was exhausting-so tired, both physically and mentally!
But there was a nagging person around, still talking on the side -- Tang Bao thought he should bear with it... But as a result, he suddenly felt that even the food was not so delicious.
As a result, the horses brain began to bleed... After all, Tangbao was not easy to deal with, and he could not resist it. He glared, leaped forward, pushed hard with his front legs, and kicked with his hind legs...
Yi, though fat, was also very clever. He just froze, retreated, turned around, and hurried away in a panic. It seemed that he had realized something!
"Ah, how could I let the nature of this soup dumpling go to her... Oh, but Im quick and can run fast..."
Yi stopped at the foot of the wall, wiping his sweat and making fun of himself as he prepared to continue on his way, but when his stomach growled, he began to fiddle with it.
"Um? Should I take the back door or go straight to the front door? She must be waiting for me at the front door now -- Hmm... but its still early. I guess she doesnt know yet. Im already here, right..."
-- After all, the city is so big that even a trained Yi would have a hard time getting around to the main gate quickly.
"Its still early. If I come early... oh, it will probably be very bad!" At this moment, Yi thought again and again, then suddenly shuddered.
"Well, the back door is the closest to the front door. If you add both sides together, its bigger than the third side. If you want to rush, you can definitely get there immediately. Taking a detour would only waste time -- But what if youre late by accident?" However, after all this thinking, smoke was already starting to rise from Yis head...
"-- Oh, so this... so this!"
Then he shook his head, his mind finally settled, and images of delicious food flashed in his eyes -- Then he started to run towards happiness without saying a word under the bright moonlight...
The full moon, round and large, was high in the blue sky, quietly guarding the earth.
Under the moonlight, atop the city tower, a female warrior stood gazing into the distance. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, and her sharp eyes sparkled with determination on a pointed face framed by slightly arched eyebrows that commanded respect. A bluish-green sword rested at her waist, clad in bronze armor that glinted as the breeze lifted her flowing cloak. The sight of her armor and hairdo made her look every bit as formidable as any man-a true heroine who could hold her own against any warrior.
She was Qing, the girl that Yi often thought of, liked and feared, the girlfriend who cut his beard without caring about his feelings, the tough woman who made Yi shudder when he wandered under the city wall, and the captain of the city guard, Fu Xing Zhuge.
The Zhuge clan is one of the oldest clans in the city, and it is the authority and symbol of the city. The chieftains of each generation here are all from the Zhuge clan, so although their clan is small, their status can be seen.
At this moment, the female general of the Zhuge family stood silently on the city tower, her presence seeming to await something. The entire fortress fell into eerie stillness... Observing the scene, one could see her team members barely daring to breathe, most visibly showing signs of exhaustion. They were barely holding on -- having gone without proper rest for an full day since the mission began, and had not even eaten dinner to this day.
After a moment, a deputy general beside Qing finally broke the silence. -- The man, who had been holding back his words for a long time, hesitated several times before finally mustering the courage under everyones watchful eyes. He timidly requested, "Sister-in-law, its getting late now and nothing has happened yet. Why dont we have dinner first?"
The deputy was about the same age as Qing. He had a square face, dark skin and looked like a mahjong card. He was a tall man with muscles all over his body. He spoke in a rough voice, but he was as sweet as a child in front of Qing.
Then, the staff officer who had been with the deputy general took the opportunity to peek out from behind him and added: "Yes, this war has been over for a long time. I dont think any enemies will appear anymore -- Everyone has been exhausted all day and is still hungry... Goo! Look at..."
So everyone looked at the general with anticipation, since some of them were so hungry that their legs were shaking.
" be not allowed!"
At that moment, the female general let out a stern shout before softening her gaze. After scanning the crowd, she turned to face the front and declared firmly: "This is Masters command-no disobedience! Everyone must stay fully alert! Hold on... shell return soon--She never breaks her word!"
At Qings command, the city tower fell silent again -- The general and his staff stared at each other, then looked around, and shook their heads in unison...
"Lets eat --"
But at this moment, a kind and familiar voice came over -- Yi appeared in the sight of everyone (except Qing) with a large bag of takeout in both hands, like a savior.
This made the deputy general and his staff officers happy, and they felt like they had met their relatives. They rushed forward and shouted, "I said, brother-in-law, you have finally come, now we have hope!"
"Big Brother" was the nickname given to Yi many years ago, which made a pair with Qings "Big Sister".
Then the deputy general and his staff ran back and forth, quietly picked up the takeaway, and gently called the team to prepare for dinner.
" cough!"
However, a cough from the captain made everyone stand on their tiptoes -- but Qing did not turn around, but cleared his throat in place, which actually scared the two people so much that they almost knocked over everyones takeout...
"Report captain, team member Yi reports to you!"
At this point, Yi carefully walked to the side of her eldest sister Qing, pressed his fist against the palm of the other hand, saluted, and then whispered the wind in the pillow again.
"Im here. Im on time, right? I rushed over as soon as I finished my work in the gang. I didnt even have a rest -- my stomach..." The confident brother-in-law said with a smile while waving his hand to signal everyone to start eating.
"The snacks in town are delicious. You cant eat so much. Arent you afraid your stomach will burst?" At this moment, the eldest sister finally turned around and said with a smile.
"Theres no... no way. I just came here to see you, so how could I go to eat snacks? -- Besides, theres not enough time!" Yi saw this, and cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead, but years of experience made him calm down instantly, and then quickly explained.
"Ooh? You must be well prepared this time! -- Then why is your mouth so oily?" he asked teasingly, glancing sideways at Yi.
"Um... Im so hungry. I brought you a cake and ate it on the way back --"
Yi had to keep her cool and explained pale -- Then she wiped the mouth she had already wiped, and there was still a little oil on it: "This sharp look -- Its all because the snacks were so delicious..."
-- You should know that the place where Yi just ate is a century-old Internet celebrity restaurant. He visits it almost every day, because whenever he comes to the door of this restaurant and smells the delicious food, he is so hungry that he cant walk on the road.
"The food in Happy Restaurant is really not ordinary. No wonder its so popular. How long did you wait in line to get it --"
Qingqing asked angrily, "-- Oh, right, I dont think we have to wait in line. We can just cut in line. Its the same as you taking the back door just now --"
After all, how could Qing not know him -- At the end of each month, he always tried to persuade her to go out to eat. Although Qing had a strong resistance to food, she had no choice but to eat because Yis wallet had been eaten up!
"No, its not science -- how do you know so well?"
My sisters husband was just thinking about it, but now Qings jab made him break out in cold sweat: "Hmm-- No... I didnt?"
The owner of the small restaurant was familiar with Yi, not because he was a VIP who went to consume every day, but because he, like Qing, was one of the people who guarded the town, so he was cut in line.
So, Yi thought about what he had just eaten, such as noodles and chicken legs... and his mouth watered again.
The restaurant owner and his wife were both kind-hearted. Knowing Yi was a strict housewife, they always served him generous portions and gave him extra food. The cozy atmosphere of the little eatery kept Yis appetite whetted every time. There was also a cute little girl in the shop-about three years old, the owners daughter-who would run around the premises daily. Whenever Yi arrived, she would cling to him, calling him "big brother" with such affection. This made Yi even happier, and naturally, he ate more. To make matters better, it was New Years Eve and a celebration banquet. The mayor announced: "All delicacies are free!"
"Hey, put away your butter -- and argue, someone saw you and told me..." Qing put his hands on his chest, looked at the smug Yi, couldnt get angry, had to smile bitterly and said helplessly.
In fact, Qing had guessed about seven or eight of them as soon as he estimated them. Yis appetite, which had been suppressed for several days, was satisfied today.
"I dont have -- Im not -- this back door is gone, but I dont..." Yi was left speechless when asked, and his voice of defense grew smaller and smaller until it was as soft as a mosquitos.
"You... dont have --," Qings face turned red again as he was angry. He kicked Yis butt hard and pointed at his belly, which was as big as a watermelon.
Everyone looked at it at once, and the belly was really round and big and protruding. Everyone immediately understood. And Yi also realized that he had been exposed, so he smiled and touched his disheveled hair.
Next time Ill take you with me... ah --"
"There is no proper form --," Qing looked at the big boy in front of her and wanted to laugh, but she held back. She walked slowly to Yi and helped him straighten his appearance.
Suddenly, the womans face turned from pale red to blue. "Good!" she said. "Did you see that fox again?"
"I dont have --..." Yi was baffled by the training and had to make a casual remark.
"Whats the smell of perfume on you! Its always this smell, and its so strong, uh --."
Qing leaned in to smell it, then immediately hid away. He waved his hand in front of his nose and held Yis ear tip up, shouting: "How dare you argue!"
Then Qing rolled up his sleeves and lifted his feet to prepare for the family law, which frightened Yi into hiding behind the deputy general.
"Big sister, calm down, I think it might just be a coincidence--"
The deputy was very simple and direct. He stood in the middle with slight trembling and squinted his eyes to help Yi cover for him. "-- Besides, my brother-in-law is at least a dignified person. Its normal that he has contact with many women..."
-- But, this is fine until you say it... and then the situation explodes.
Qing was furious and began to throw punches and kicks -- Yi kept hiding behind the deputy general, while the deputy general continued to talk, and the staff officer looked at the deputy general and shook his head repeatedly.
After a while, the staff officer could not bear to see this, and he reached out to pull the deputy general over, who was now bruised and swollen.
" bang!"
Qing hadnt anticipated the deputy would be rescued. In a sudden dash, she collided with Yi. Seizing the moment, Yi grabbed her hand and said gently into Qings eyes, "Alright, alright, -- It was my fault! Im sorry! I wont do it again. I promise not to lie to you or hang out with that guy."
Although he never thought of the origin of this perfume smell, he still said seriously: "Look at your captain like this, how does it make the other players think --"
Then the two stood together and looked at the crowd around them with synchronized movements and expressions. Everyone was smiling, either holding food or ready to grab takeout.
"Look what youre looking at. Eat your --"
With a blushing face, she gently pushed Yi away, turned around and looked outside: "-- I wont do it again!"
"Okay -- eat..."
Yi responded with a serious and clever voice, and then, as if he had won the battle, he called everyone over -- Then all the people rushed over, picked up their takeout, and ate it in large bites.
"Come... your favorite snack --"
He held a delicate snack in his hand and came to Qings side. He asked eagerly, "Are you hungry... try it quickly. Is it still the same flavor?"
"I -- am not hungry..." Qing glanced at the food and refused with lingering interest.
cluck!
But her stomach betrayed her again. -- Yi saw this and quickly placed the snack in Qings mouth. Though it came as a surprise, Qing didnt seem to be bothered either. She casually took a bite of the snack and smiled contentedly...
"-- Hmm, so sweet!"