Baili Pangpang and the others exchanged glances and shook their heads firmly.
"No, we have to go. The captain has gone missing—how could we possibly stay home and wait for news with clear consciences...? Let us come with you. You may be the Human Apex, but you're still alone. Maybe we can be of some help."
Lu Wuwei looked at their hopeful eyes, then at the Yaoguang flying sword beneath their feet, which was on the verge of falling apart. "But it looks like you're about to fall..."
"It's fine!" Baili Pangpang gritted his teeth. "If I fall, I can fly back up! A little problem like this can't stump me!"
An Qingyu adjusted his glasses. "If our Mental Power runs low, we can switch. We'll take turns controlling the sword."
"I can alter the airflow around us and make it easier for you," Shen Qingzhu added.
Jiang Er pondered for a moment. "Or should I just hijack a private plane nearby?"
"Ordinary electronic equipment malfunctions in the mist. Planes can't fly at all," Cao Yuan reminded her.
"Oh... then should I throw away my coffin lid to lighten the load?"
"..."
Watching everyone aboard Yaoguang discuss the matter with great enthusiasm, Lu Wuwei sighed helplessly. He pulled two Little Yellow Ducks from the Electric Scooter's compartment and tossed them over.
"Those are the last two. Take them... and keep up. I won't wait for you."
With that, he rode off on the Electric Scooter without looking back, heading into the distance.
An Qingyu caught the two Little Yellow Ducks and froze slightly, a faint smile appearing on his lips...
"Thank you, Mr. Lu." He bowed toward Lu Wuwei's slowly departing figure.
After some discussion, Baili Pangpang and Cao Yuan placed the Little Yellow Ducks atop their heads. The propellers