An extra chapter update for the Alliance Leader who was young and knew nothing of the sorrow of passing years.
"Senior He." Xia Shanhai smiled apologetically. It was clear that they knew each other. During the long journey through the upper dimension of the Snowfield in the past, they must have become acquainted.
"Ha! Old He!" Jiang Xiao imitated He Yun's pronunciation and cheerfully stepped forward, opening his arms and giving He Yun a big hug.
It was embarrassing to say, but although they had been together for an entire day, this was the first time he had hugged He Yun—and the first time they had spoken privately.
"Whoa~ Take it easy. What was that line of yours again?" He Yun laughed as he pushed Jiang Xiao away. "I'm a decoy. Don't squeeze me to pieces."
Jiang Xiao: ???
He Yun stepped aside and put an arm around Jiang Xiao's shoulders, gesturing toward the two old men behind him. "These are my teammates from back then, Tian San Tao Sichen and Tian Si Tao Sijun!"
Jiang Xiao nodded repeatedly in greeting, but had no idea what to call them.
Uncle? Grandpa? Ugh. This is difficult.
Then what should I call them? Old Tao? But there are two Old Taos.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and greet them!" He Yun slapped Jiang Xiao on the shoulder.
Jiang Xiao had a strange feeling, as if an adult in his family had taken him visiting relatives and told him to greet everyone.
Jiang Xiao stammered, "You two, uh... Uncle Tao, hello!"
"Hello!"
"Very good, very good!" Tao Sichen and Tao Sijun nodded repeatedly. Tian Si Tao Sijun even spoke up. "Young man, you've done well! You're a promising talent! I hear you're also with our Pioneering Corps? Did Little Xia lead