Returning to the Garrison Area

"Finally back!"

Yu Fei and Jun Xia, carrying heavily packed bags, looked at the military garrison base just ahead with great joy.

Having spent over ten days in the wilderness area, eating nothing but dry compressed food every day, and without a proper bath or a chance to brush their teeth or wash their faces, they were relieved. Although they had experienced this many times before, staying in the base city was just so much more comfortable!

Compared to Yu Fei and Jun Xia, the others were happy, but not quite as exaggerated.

"Stop being so surprised, let's go. We're heading back to the villa first."

Ye Yu said with a smile. The reason she didn't go to the Warrior Supply Base first was that she still remembered the tip their officer friend at the supply base had given them.

The monster materials they had hunted this time were all capable of being stored for a long time, so they definitely had to wait for the HR Alliance to raise prices before selling them to earn more.

"Let's go, let's go."

The group quickly headed toward the villa. The warriors on the road didn't seem surprised to see them like this; after all, it was quite common for female warriors to head straight to their villas upon returning from a hunt.

It wasn't just female warriors; some male warriors did the same.

Liu Qingling opened the villa gate, and everyone filed inside, tossing their heavy backpacks into the living room.

"Bath time, bath time!"

Yu Fei washed her hands and immediately returned to her room to grab a bathrobe.

Seeing this, Jun Xia hurried back to her room as well.

"I'm coming too, wait for me."

"Together, let's all go together."

Qin Yi pulled Gu Zizhen and Xu Ai along, and they followed suit, with Liu Qingling and Ye Yu trailing behind.

"Did I call you over here for you to hug us?"

Ye Yu gave Liu Qingling a cold look. Xu Ai also looked at Liu Qingling, who was wrapping her arms around her slender waist, with a look of surprise, as if to say, 'I didn't expect you to be this kind of captain!?'

Under their gazes, Liu Qingling sheepishly retracted her hands.

"Sister Yu, I'll scrub your back, let's go over there."

Xu Ai smiled, wrapped her arms around Ye Yu's waist, and walked to the side.

Liu Qingling stared blankly, then quickly chased after them once she snapped out of it.

"I want a back scrub too!"

"Captain, I, I'll help you!"

Blushing, Qin Yi hurriedly broke free from the clutches of Yu Fei and Jun Xia, covered her chest, and ran toward Liu Qingling.

But the problem is, I don't want you to scrub my back...

Liu Qingling looked at the state of Xu Ai and Ye Yu and pursed her lips in dissatisfaction, before looking at Qin Yi... and her astonishing curves!

"Ahem, alright, but I'll be the one to scrub your back."

"Ah!"

Having just escaped the wolf's den only to fall into the tiger's mouth, Qin Yi was on the verge of tears.

Seeing this, Ye Yu's eyes grew even colder, and Xu Ai joined in the common cause, looking at Liu Qingling with the eyes one would reserve for a scumbag.

She really was looking at her like a scumbag! There was absolutely no hint of her enjoying the show!

On the other side, Yu Fei and Jun Xia, having been broken free from by Qin Yi, set their sights on the equally well-endowed Gu Zizhen, and Xu Ai couldn't help but glance over again...

This bath took a while...

The next day...

She couldn't help but want to give Yu Fei a knuckle sandwich to the head, but her eyes suddenly caught sight of Yu Fei's chest, and her expression turned to one of pity.

"Forget it, considering how small she is, I'll spare her."

Xu Ai quietly got out of bed, seeing the members of her Harem Squad lying helter-skelter across the bed and the floor.

Pah! It was the Willow Leaf Squad!

Ye Yu wasn't there, so Xu Ai got dressed and opened the door to leave the room.

After washing up in the bathroom, Xu Ai arrived in the living room just as Ye Yu was walking in from the door carrying a bag.

"Morning, Sister Yu."

"Good morning, Xiao Ai."

Ye Yu greeted her and placed the bag on the table; it contained millet porridge, fried dough sticks, soy milk, and other breakfast items.

The villas provided by the Warrior Supply Base didn't have kitchens, nor did they have ingredients. Warriors couldn't cook for themselves, but there was a dedicated food service. With just a phone call, staff would deliver meals to the door, free of charge.

These meals were prepared by five-star chefs using the best ingredients, appealing to both sight, smell, and taste. This was one of the factors that attracted warriors to City 0551.

"I didn't know what kind of breakfast you liked, so I ordered a few extra portions."

Ye Yu pushed the millet porridge, soy milk, fried dough sticks, sandwiches, milk, and other breakfast foods toward Xu Ai, letting her choose.

Xu Ai left behind a bowl of millet porridge and an egg, adding some pickled mustard greens into the porridge.

"I still prefer millet porridge with pickled mustard greens."

"Same here."

Ye Yu smiled. Most of the breakfasts here consisted of millet porridge, pickled mustard greens, and eggs, with only a serving of fried dough sticks and soy milk belonging to Yu Fei, and a serving of rice noodle rolls belonging to Qin Yi.

Before long, Liu Qingling and the others also got up, brushed their teeth, washed their faces, and came to the dining table.

"It is said that Councilor Zhu has arrived, and he brought many War God Level martial artists with him."

"It seems war is not far off."

Liu Qingling took a sip of her porridge, while Jun Xia used her phone to open the Extreme Home, browsing the recent news regarding Jiangnan Base City.

"Hmm, the martial arts hall is also discussing this aspect."

It was a pity that it was just talk; there were many people shouting about coming to help recover the lost territories, but they were all anonymous...

"Let me take a look."

Xu Ai also checked her phone. The internal network for HR Alliance martial artists also had a lot of news in this regard, and it was even more detailed compared to the Extreme Martial Arts Hall.

"The war should be starting soon; my grandfather and the others are all reminding me to go back quickly."

As the future hope of the Xu Family, they were unwilling to let her participate in this battle.

Xu Ai picked up a steamed bun and casually replied to Xu Yunguo and the others, "I want to stay."

"Xiao Ai, what do you think then?"

Liu Qingling looked at Xu Ai, feeling conflicted inside.

On one hand, she hoped Xu Ai would stay, because if Xu Ai participated in this war, the Xu Family would certainly invest more resources and even dispatch their own martial artists to help, ensuring the safety of their own genius, which would provide significant assistance to this counterattack.

On the other hand, Liu Qingling felt that Xu Ai was a genius. Although Xu Ai performed exceptionally well—or perhaps, too well—she was ultimately still a fledgling rookie who would surely achieve greater things in the future.

If she were to accidentally perish in this war, it would be a significant loss for humanity.

"Me? Of course I'm staying."

Xu Ai smiled. She had already made up her mind the moment she heard the news.

With combat power capable of rivaling a high-level War God Level martial artist, she would definitely be a significant asset in this battle.

Hearing this, Liu Qingling nodded and said firmly:

"Alright then, you will stay by my side when the time comes, and even if it costs me my life, I will keep you safe."

"We will protect you well."

Ye Yu and Liu Qingling had known each other for many years; how could she not understand her thoughts?

"Don't worry, everyone will be just fine."

Xu Ai smiled.

With her strength, fighting Lord Level monsters was not difficult, and with Hen Ren around, if something were to really go wrong, she could still retreat unscathed.

Hmm, since it starts on September 1st, I'll use the Dragon Blood at the end of August to boost my strength!

In the coming days, Xu Ai would have to train hard!

After everyone finished breakfast, they got up and headed to the supply base's reception area.

At this moment, the supply base was bustling with martial artists, more than twice as many as when they had first arrived.

"Hi, Liu Qingling, you're back."

The reception area was still manned by the officer Lao Gao, who was well-acquainted with Liu Qingling.

"Lao Gao, there are more and more people here."

"Indeed, the country's actions are getting bigger and bigger. Look over there."

Lao Gao pointed to the large trucks driving by not far away.

"Those are loaded with equipment, all A-grade or higher, and there are also a large number of firearms capable of killing Beast General Level monsters."

Xu Ai looked over and saw large trucks driving along the road, followed by a line of green troop transport vehicles.

"Judging by this momentum, many of them have high-level War General strength."

Liu Qingling sighed, and Lao Gao nodded in agreement.

"This squad belongs to Councilor Zhu's command, understand?"

"Yes, I understand."

Zhu Xi's special operations team had arrived; it was clear that the military was getting serious, and this war was inevitable!