Changes in the Family

After all, he still had some matters to handle and would not be heading to the Tidal Crystal Wall System immediately. With Nemesis and Hermes there, they could ensure the battle group would not suffer any major losses.

The two of them had followed the Myriad Phenomena Divine Emperor in countless campaigns across countless worlds. Their combat experience far surpassed Lin Xiao's, and with them there, he could rest easy.

After the meeting ended, Lin Xiao was about to leave when he suddenly heard someone calling his name from behind. Turning around, he saw Lei Xuanji approaching with another military bigshot named Wu Dongye. "We're going for a drink and to discuss something. Lin Xiao, interested in joining us for a drink?"

Lin Xiao considered it briefly, then smiled and nodded. "No problem!"

The group left the meeting room. An internal aircraft had stopped by the edge of the building, and they boarded it while chatting as it headed into the distance.

Along the way, Lei Xuanji introduced Wu Dongye and the accompanying officers to him. They were all subordinates qualified to attend the meeting.

In fact, these three battle groups had been deliberately left vacant by him. If he wished, he could have fully staffed every battle group.

But if the battle groups were fully staffed, he would have no room to recruit outstanding subordinates. Without positions for promotion, capable subordinates would be unable to advance and would certainly harbor resentment.

Wu Dongye possessed a Godhead Level of sixteen. He also belonged to the Second Expeditionary Force and was the commander of the Fourth Division, with eight battle groups under his command. Whether in strength or influence, he surpassed Lei Xuanji.

Both men treated Lin Xiao with great warmth. They chatted and exchanged thoughts along the way without the