Chapter 204: Tonight, We Drink!

Qian Ye’s senses were sharp, but Wei Po Tian did not have such capabilities. He was in the midst of his enthusiasm and could not sense the subtle changes in the atmosphere around him. He strode into the courtyard, laughing heartily, until he suddenly stopped, staring blankly at Ji Tian Qing.

Ji Tian Qing hadn’t moved, yet in Wei Po Tian’s perception, she didn’t exist at all, even when they were face to face. This feeling was truly bizarre, like an illusion.

Wei Po Tian, utterly confused, closed his eyes, rubbed them vigorously, and then opened them again. This time, not only did he see Ji Tian Qing, but he also clearly perceived her presence. Whether through his eyes or senses, Ji Tian Qing appeared as a plain and ordinary major, with a mediocre foundation, perhaps promoted too quickly.

He rubbed his eyes again, and Ji Tian Qing still stood there, looking quite ordinary, neither particularly attractive nor unattractive, just rather plain. There was no sign of the strangeness from before.

Finally, Wei Po Tian felt dazed, muttering to himself, “Did I really have a hallucination? I slept well last night!”

Qian Ye, unable to bear it any longer, pulled Wei Po Tian into the courtyard and seated him in a chair, saying, “Why are you running around instead of taking care of your injuries?”

“My injuries have long since healed. Such a minor wound, how could it bother me? At worst, my movements are a bit stiff, but nothing is affected.”

Qian Ye couldn’t help but smile wryly, “Your movements are sluggish, yet you claim you’re fine. Go back and rest properly, stay put for a few more days!”

“What injury? Lying around makes me feel sick. If I don’t drink some wine, I might get moldy. You can’t go anywhere tonight; you have to drink with me. I’ll introduce you to some pretty girls who have wanted to meet you for a long time! They are all daughters of prominent families!”

Wei Po Tian became increasingly excited, ignoring Qian Ye’s glances, and put his arm around Qian Ye’s shoulder, grinning, “Haha! Now you finally get to taste what I went through back then!”

At that moment, Ji Tian Qing suddenly “appeared” in Wei Po Tian’s field of vision. Her presence was so strong that it couldn’t be ignored, forcing Wei Po Tian to notice her.

Wei Po Tian felt something was off but couldn’t put his finger on it. He asked Qian Ye, “Who is she?”

“She is my adjutant, sent down by the military,” Qian Ye explained, hoping Wei Po Tian would grasp the unreasonableness of the situation.

“Adjutant? Your adjutant? Just a mere major?!” Wei Po Tian completely failed to understand Qian Ye’s concern.

“Oh, ah?” Ji Tian Qing smiled innocently, almost pouting, as if startled by Wei Po Tian.

Qian Ye sighed inwardly, gripping the hilt of the Eastern Peak sword, ready for a fight should Ji Tian Qing make a sudden move. After sparring with her for so long, Qian Ye had a good understanding of her combat prowess.

What made Ji Tian Qing terrifying were her mysterious and immensely powerful secret techniques, which far surpassed any inheritance Qian Ye knew of. If she struck suddenly, Qian Ye might withstand it with his robust body, but Wei Po Tian definitely couldn’t.

Just as Qian Ye was fully alert, Wei Po Tian reached out and patted Ji Tian Qing on the shoulder, full of sympathy, “How can a small major serve as that guy’s adjutant? Don’t think this is an easy job. When he fights, he’s completely reckless. Following him, you won’t live long! Not even you, a major, let alone me, a lieutenant general, barely survived.”

This boast was somewhat exaggerated, and Qian Ye couldn’t help but point out, “Aren’t you still far from being a lieutenant general?”

Wei Po Tian, unabashed, replied, “It’s just a step away, and I can take it anytime.”

Faced with Wei Po Tian’s nonchalant attitude toward rank promotions, Qian Ye was speechless. After displaying his boldness, Wei Po Tian turned to Ji Tian Qing and said, “This position is basically suicide. You shouldn’t stay. Since we’ve met, come work with me. I’ll find you a less dangerous job in my private army. From your aura, it’s clear you’re not cut out for battle.”

This sudden turn left Ji Tian Qing momentarily stunned, her prepared attack rendered ineffective. She suddenly smiled and bowed, “Thank you, Prince Wei!”

“How do you know who I am?” Wei Po Tian was bewildered.

“Prince Wei is so famous, who wouldn’t know? It’s normal that you don’t recognize me, but I know you, and that’s enough.”

Wei Po Tian scratched his head, finding the little major much more likable, chuckling, “Ah, so I’m that famous now? Well, it’s not impossible, haha, hahaha!”

After a foolish laugh, Wei Po Tian clapped Qian Ye on the shoulder and declared, “Enough talk. We’re drinking tonight!”

“Wait, I have plans for tonight…”

“Settled!” Wei Po Tian strode off.

As soon as Wei Po Tian left, Ji Tian Qing patted Qian Ye on the shoulder and firmly stated, “We’re drinking tonight!!”

Qian Ye shook his head helplessly, knowing that this night, someone was destined for trouble.

On the landing field of the Unfallen City, a rather luxurious airship slowly descended. Its hull bore several marks of damage, indicating it had not had an easy journey.

As soon as the airship landed, an officer approached, checking the family crest. After completing the registration, the officer greeted a middle-aged man who stepped out, “How is Marquis Weishan? If not for him, I wouldn’t be here.”

The middle-aged man smiled, “The marquis is well, focusing on cultivation to break through. So, he sent me to escort the young lady.”

The Zhao family officer, curious, asked, “In a war zone like this, what if something happens to the young lady?”

“The matter is important, and we must come, regardless of the danger.”

That was all the middle-aged man said, refusing to elaborate. The Zhao family officer, though curious, gave up after seeing he wouldn’t say more.

The middle-aged man and his group departed, and the airship was towed to its designated spot. Another airship appeared in the sky, signaling its descent. The officer, with keen eyesight, saw the family crest and remarked, “Marquis Yi’an? Why is he here?”

Sitting in his office, Song Zining read a report, his brows furrowed, “Marquis Weishan and Marquis Yi’an are here? What’s the commotion about?”

Marquis Weishan, seeking to break through to Divine General, had isolated himself for years. Meanwhile, Marquis Yi’an, responsible for local defense, was embroiled in intense battles with the dark races, unable to send troops to the floating continent. Their consecutive arrivals suggested more than a coincidence.

Song Zining perused more reports, noting that nine large and small clans had arrived in recent days, with more representatives expected soon.

After reviewing the clan information, Song Zining muttered, frowning, “Could it be about that? Where did the leak come from?”

A shadow passed over the window, another airship from a noble family descending onto the landing field.

A similar shadow fell over Song Zining’s heart.

The vast wilderness of the floating continent was no longer desolate. Around the Unfallen City, a large cluster of fortresses was rising. The initial workshops established by the Zhao family played a crucial role, their distinctive, large-scale production delivering essential components to various construction sites, accelerating the projects.

Even clans previously at odds with the Zhao family had to acknowledge their foresight. While others focused on conquering, the Zhao family built fortresses and production bases. Without these workshops, the fortress cluster wouldn’t have taken shape so quickly.

The dark army, repelled by Zhao Jun Du, had retreated to the edge of the wilderness, nearly to their original position pursuing the remnants of the Zhang family. After a period of recuperation, they began advancing slowly.

Though the dark army’s advance was slow, and far from the Unfallen City, smaller groups and many independent powerhouses had already gathered around the city, either scouting or causing trouble, leaving traces of their activity everywhere.

In the undulating wilderness, a slender, frail figure flitted like a ghost. As she ran past a patch of withered bushes, a werewolf lunged out, biting viciously at her neck!

The girl leaned forward, evading the werewolf’s bite, and sprinted away. The werewolf, staggering as if drunk, fell to the ground, blood gushing from beneath it.

The girl kept running, her oversized blade now smeared with blood.

She looked back, her beautiful face filled with panic. She suddenly veered behind a boulder and disappeared, reappearing a thousand meters away, her form faint and gray, changing direction and vanishing in the distance.

Such a bizarre escape could only belong to Bai Kong Zhao. Pale-faced and tattered, her exposed calves marked with scratches, she clearly had been running without rest.

The wilderness was not only home to a single werewolf but numerous dark race members. Those with keen senses occasionally sensed Bai Kong Zhao, instantly revealing hunting intentions. This was unusual, as Bai Kong Zhao usually exuded a terrifying aura that the dark races feared.

But now, due to extreme fatigue, she could not perfectly hide, nor dare to release her unique killing aura, enduring their pursuit and harassment. She seemed to fear her pursuers intensely, hiding her every trace.

Her path was erratic, with no discernible pattern.

As Bai Kong Zhao vanished on the horizon, Zhao Ruo Xi appeared in the wilderness. Holding the Manjushaka, she sang a cheerful tune, flying steadily.

Originally heading straight, she abruptly changed direction, and in the distance, Bai Kong Zhao also altered her course.