Chapter 520
Actually, it didn't have much strength; it was only because it was too excited that it was able to stay upright and not collapse.
Typhon and Broca the Redstone Golem scooped them up and gently placed them on its head.
Mudrock did not remove the Redstone Golem; they would still need them to protect them on the return journey. She and Shi Lei rode together on one Redstone Golem, while Anmatar rode on the last one.
The snowstorm continued, and a large number of Demons corpses remained undisposed of near the Stargate. But that's a story for later; Anmatar promised to bring Snow Sacrifice here to perform a ritual to help them pass on.
"Crunch, crunch."
The Redstone Golem creaked under its feet on the thick snow, making a sound like a loose wooden chair.
Mudrock stared at his sleeping lover beside him, his eyes filled with love so deep it could stretch into threads.
Although Shi Lei often uses condoms, he has worked so hard in the Joy Pot that winning a bid is not uncommon.
She slowly lay down on her side, using Shi Lei's arm as a pillow. At the same time, she pulled his hand to her stomach, revealing a loving, motherly smile.
Master, please don't die! Our child still needs you to name it.
The Redstone Golem carried the people, moving slowly southward through the snow with heavy steps.
They did encounter quite a few Demons and Collapser along the way, but their strength was incomparable to the previous ones. They didn't even need to lift a finger; the Redstone Golem alone could kill them with a single slap.
More than three hours later, we finally arrived at the Winterfang Mountains, where Anmatar dwells. As the Guardian God of the Sami, it offered to provide a place to rest and invited everyone inside.
The Cyclops' lair wasn't far from here, Typhon volunteered to go home and rest. Anmatar didn't stop her, thanking her for everything she had done for the mission.
Since Shi Lei has not yet regained consciousness, Mudrock and Broca agreed to stay.
Strangely, when I put my hand to his nose, I couldn't feel any breathing. Terrified, Mudrock quickly lay down to listen to his heartbeat, thankfully there was nothing wrong with that.
As long as everyone is alright, that's good. Perhaps they were just too tired from the battle and needed to rest. Mudrock and Broca feeling exhausted, so they made do and slept here for the night.
Six or seven hours later, Shi Lei regained consciousness.
He sat bolt upright in shock, nearly bumping into the Mudrock that had been used as a knee pillow. He breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the dense forest surrounding Anmatar's dwelling.
Mudrock was awakened by this action and looked at her lover with heartache. She opened her arms and hugged Shi Lei tightly with her broad chest, letting out soft sobs.
"Great, you're finally awake!"
Shi Lei was somewhat amused and exasperated, gently patting her back like he would comfort a small animal. While verbally reassuring her, he reached out and wiped away the small teardrop from the corner of his girlfriend's eye.
"Look at you, why are you crying? I'm fine, I was just too tired and took a nap."
To be honest, Shi Lei hasn't slept for two or three years. He uses the time others spend sleeping to read books and magazines to broaden his knowledge.
At that time, I was exhausted, both physically and mentally. After learning that the Stargate was closed, the tension in my heart eased, and I was overwhelmed by a surge of weariness, and I slept until now.
Shi Lei stretched his neck and asked:
"How much of that Chaos Matter escaped, and have all the resulting Space-Time Rift been repaired?"
Mudrock nestled into her lover's arms, resting her head against his chest, her fingers tracing random lines on it.
"Some Demons fragments escaped, but not many. The original Space-Time Rift have all closed, except for the fragments torn apart by the last Demons that haven't fully recovered. But don't worry, Anmatar said that by the time the Demons return to their current state, it will be hundreds or thousands of years later."
Shi Lei nodded in satisfaction, looked down at the Mudrock in front of him, and kissed her.
Not to mention that the Chaos Matter named Kresson might make a comeback in a few hundred years. As long as I can hold out for another four years, I can advance to the True God Realm, comparable to the existence of the Heavenly Principles.
If I can comprehend some of the laws of space, I can seal the rift myself before Kresson even returns.
If Anmatar hadn't said that these Demons from other realms couldn't be completely eradicated, he really would have torn through time and space after his advancement to find Kresson and settle scores with him.
This plan to close the Stargate should serve as a wake-up call for Shi Lei. He originally planned to deal with the Sea God Ishmarra after finishing this, but it seems that this will have to be postponed.
Even the Seven Archons Realm is unstable now; it would be safer to wait until the True God Realm reaches its power limit before going.
In any case, the Demons crisis at the Northern Stargate has been basically resolved. Now all we need to do is focus on developing Liyue's economy and enjoy life.
Broca noticed that the adult was awake, so he quickly came over, knelt down on one knee, and apologized for his mistake.
Shi Lei knew that Bo Zhuokasti's situation at that time was special, and that he had left the battlefield because the Demons had deliberately amplified his emotions. In addition, since the Stargate matter was successfully resolved, he rejected Broca's request to voluntarily be demoted. Seeing that the other party was still determined to be punished, he used the universal excuse of offsetting merits and demerits to get rid of him.
"In short, things will be as they are from now on. The future of Guili City still depends on you and Theresia."
Broca deeply moved. To have met such a compassionate and understanding leader made his life worthwhile.
"On behalf of the fallen Wendigo Tribe Members, I thank you for your kindness. I will go through fire and water for you from now on!"
If he hadn't known that Shi Lei hated the elaborate rituals of kowtowing, he probably would have kowtowed three times.
Broca never expected to encounter the 'Cold Disaster,' Demons had been ravaging his Tribe Members, in the Yinfei Icefield.
Although this revenge came many years late, it has at least brought solace to the spirits of our Tribe Members in heaven.
Aside from not being able to expand the territory for his master, he had no regrets in his life.
In fact, many of Shi Lei's subordinates didn't understand why someone as capable as him didn't unify the world. But it was the adults' decision, and they couldn't say anything more.
"Alright, alright, stop with the nonsense."
Shi Lei yawned, a rare occurrence, and changed the subject:
"We've successfully closed the Stargate without major incident. Where's Anmatar? Go ask it if there's anything else. If not, we should probably leave Sami and head home."
After saying that, he yawned again.
This battle with the Chaos Matter Kresson didn't involve the clichéd counter-attacks typical of novel plots. While that would certainly make the story more exciting, it's unrealistic.
Aside from simple probing, neither side engaged in any fancy maneuvers; both were as still as virgins and as swift as rabbits.
Find an opportunity and go all out to try and kill your opponent; you're not playing a video game, you're just using skills one by one.
Upon hearing this, Mudrock quickly took over the conversation, saying:
"It's resting over there by the lake. Oh, by the way, I have something very important to tell you."
Seeing her shy face, Shi Lei secretly wondered if they were about to have a passionate encounter, and his heart sank.
"What's up?"
Mudrock's face grew even rosier, and she leaned close to his ear to whisper something. The fragrance wafting over him and her breath brushing against his ear as she spoke sent shivers down his spine.
When Shi Lei learned that she was pregnant, he found it hard to believe:
"Real?"
Mudrock's face was burning hot; he buried his head in his lover's chest and responded in a muffled voice:
"It should be true. You can go to the hospital to check if you don't believe me. What, don't you want this child?"
"No, I was just surprised."
Shi Lei often used up all the condoms while having sex with three men in the Joy Pot. Ni Yan's Mudrock the bid this time was both unexpected and yet perfectly logical. He had been mentally prepared for this, and gently stroked his girlfriend's cheek:
"If I'm really pregnant, I'll have the baby. Things aren't like they used to be; I can still afford to raise it."
The "before" that Shi Lei was referring to was the world before he traveled through time.
In that era, housing prices soared and consumption skyrocketed, but wages didn't rise much. Young people faced immense pressure to survive, barely able to support themselves, let alone dream of getting married.
His belief was so deeply ingrained that he insisted on using condoms from the beginning. Now he's thriving in Terra and no longer has to worry about raising children.
"Um."
Upon hearing that Shi Lei was willing to raise the child, Mudrock nestled close to him, her eyes practically melting with affection. To be able to spend her life with her master was truly the greatest happiness.
Broca could even leave, he was bombarded with a mouthful of PDA. Even as someone with experience, he felt utterly superfluous in such a situation. He quickly turned his head away and made an excuse to leave.
"I'll go ask Anmatar, you guys go ahead with your work."
Seeing Broca's embarrassed expression, Shi Lei couldn't help but chuckle. This was someone else's home, after all; even if he wanted to be intimate with his girlfriend, he would consider the occasion.
Shi Lei can't do it doesn't mean Mudrock can't.
She reached up and wrapped her arms around her lover's neck, leaning in for a few suggestive glances. After they separated by a few centimeters, Mudrock licked her lips and asked:
Have you decided on a name for your child?
"Hahaha, you're too impatient."
Shi Lei was amused. He reached out his left hand and gently stroked Mudrock's fair nose, looking at her with affection.
"It's only been a few months, and they're already thinking about a name. Let's go back to Trimon first and do Ultrasound to check the situation."
He had already used his Psychic Scan and found that there was an embryo about three or four centimeters long inside Mudrock's abdomen. However, Shi Lei was not very familiar with this area and needed to hear the professional advice of the Doctor.
They say love nourishes the soul, and Mudrock is no longer the formidable leader she was during her mercenary days. She's like a clingy kitten, always finding opportunities to be affectionate with Shi Lei. The most obvious change is that she smiles much more than before.
Upon hearing this, Mudrock buried her face in her lover's arms, feeling an indescribable yet exceptionally reassuring sense of security.
"Okay, whatever you say."
Broca over and said that Zhongli had woken up.
Anmatar, who had been lying prostrate by the lake, stood up and prepared to check on Shi Lei's condition.
But it was quickly stopped by Broca. After learning the specific reason, it waited for half an hour before going over. Before approaching, it listened carefully to make sure there were no inappropriate sounds or whispers before showing itself to meet it.
"Mister Zhongli, thank you so much this time. Without your help, Sami would probably..."
Shi Lei wanted to go to the hospital in Trimon and didn't want to listen to Anmatar's nonsense, so he interrupted:
"No need for thanks. Do you have anything else to do? If not, we should be going now."
Anmatar shook his head and continued:
"No, Mister Zhongli. However, there is a lot of technology left over from our civilization in the buildings near the Stargate. You saved Sami from the crisis of thousands of years, and you have priority in handling this data. Whether you keep it all to yourself or share it, I support your decision."
Upon hearing this, Shi Lei's expression subtly changed.
You should know that the Pre-Civilization that created the Beast Lord produced things like Stargate and Sea Creatures.
Furthermore, they come from other planets and possess the ability to Space Travel and even Interstellar Travel. In any case, their technology is three or four levels higher than that of Terra.
Technological breakthroughs often liberate productivity. But they also mean risks.
Instead of rushing to answer directly, Shi Lei thoughtfully posed the key question:
What technologies are included in these materials?
Anmatar had always believed that Zhongli was Alien Civilization from another star system. While the Stargate closure event was meant to World Saving, it was also a test for him.
The technology of Pre-Civilization is like Pandora's Box, holding a fatal attraction for most countries on this land. It is better to entrust it to those who truly understand the potential of these technologies than to Ruler spout empty words of benevolence and Morality.
At the very least, he has a sense of awe for the universe.
"I can't guarantee that I can find every technology mentioned next. But at least I can include data and parameters for things like Warp Drive, High-Energy Core, and Starship Construction. Mister Zhongli, do you understand what I mean?"
Although Shi Lei had never actually seen it, having watched science fiction movies, he could roughly guess its meaning just from the name:
"I know, that's why I'm considering it carefully."
"I am willing to entrust these technologies to you because I believe they can continue to shine in your hands."
"And what about you?"
Mentioning the Pre-Civilization, Anmatar chuckled. If the creators were primarily capable of solving survival crises, they would have already revived.
"We... don't have a chance to use it anymore."
In a simple sentence, the meaning is quite clear: the creators of Pre-Civilization likely no longer exist.
Shi Lei frowned and pondered for a long time before finally giving his answer:
"Keep it with me for now. I'll think about which technologies to share with other countries later."
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Chapter 595 Awe and Respect (4K)
"Technology has always been a double-edged sword. While providing convenience, it can also fuel the ambitions of some people. I will take some time to review these technologies and share those that can benefit the people of Terra for free."
As for the remaining portion, frankly, it's too early to hand it over to the various countries. I'll take it out after their processing industries have developed."
Anmatar was very satisfied with Shi Lei's reply. Only by understanding the impact of these technologies can they be better planned and utilized.
"Mister Zhongli, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Let's head to the vicinity of the Stargate now, and while we're at it, let's clear out the Demons and Collapser along the way."
After the Stargate closed, the Yinfei Icefield plains were no longer a suitable habitat for Demons. These alien creatures were nothing to them, but if they were allowed to roam into the heart of Sami, they would cause serious damage.