Swallowing Starry Skies: Mountain Guest, You Can't Escape
Chapter 36

Changes in Jiangnan

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At noon on August 27, 2056, Jiangnan Base City.

In a private room of a restaurant in the main urban area, said to have the most authentic flavors.

Luo Hongguo and his wife, along with Luo Feng, raised their glasses together to toast Bai Yang.

It had been less than a month, and Luo Hongguo clearly remembered Bai Yang and Yang Wu, the two friends who had helped his family before.

He had also heard Luo Feng mention that his rapid improvement in strength recently was largely thanks to Bai Yang's help.

With the life experience of a middle-aged man, he insisted on making a special trip to thank him in person.

Though the others talked him out of it, they eventually decided to come here for a meal together.

The atmosphere at the table was quite harmonious. Luo Feng learned that Yang Wu had left the Limit Dojo and joined [Mount Hua], now holding the rank of captain directly. Naturally, he offered his congratulations and was genuinely happy for him.

Luo Hongguo was even more excited, never imagining Bai Yang had such influence!

In the worldview of his generation, being able to join the military, especially serving under Jia Yi, was a truly remarkable achievement!

It was countless times better than being a martial artist at some Limit Dojo!

If he had never dared to interfere with Luo Feng's choices, he might have nagged a bit.

This time, the entire Luo family turned out, even Luo Hua, whose legs made it inconvenient to move, came along, wanting to meet the mysterious and powerful Bai Yang his brother had talked about.

Bai Yang checked the time, saw it was about right, and glanced at Luo Hua. He decided to bring it up early—there was no reason not to do this easy favor:

"I see Luo Hua's legs aren't working well. Luo Feng, you're heading to the Wilderness Zone tomorrow. Why not work hard and kill more monsters to earn money?

There's something called 'Life Water' that can heal broken arms and legs. Even if half your body is severed, it can grow back. It's the most suitable treatment for your brother—it could let him stand up directly."

Clatter, clatter!

In the private room, the four members of the Luo family were all stunned.

Especially Luo's mother, Gong Xinlan, and Luo Hua himself. Their bodies trembled slightly, unable to hold their utensils, which fell directly onto the glass tabletop.

Luo Feng's eyes turned red, and his breathing grew heavier. He quickly asked, "Brother Bai, is what you said true? Does something like this really exist in the world?"

Bai Yang smiled. "Of course it's true. There are quite a few strange things in this world. It's not like Luo Hua was poisoned by some bizarre monster venom.

This kind of external injury is easy for 'Life Water' to treat.

Don't set your sights too high and start asking about the price now. As long as you're strong enough and save up enough money in the future, none of this will be a problem."

Though Luo Feng was unwilling and wished he could buy it for his brother immediately, he knew Bai Yang was telling the truth.

"Brother Bai won't tell me because he's afraid I'll be impatient and act recklessly once I enter the Wilderness Zone.

But I won't! For my brother's sake, I'll fight even more carefully and cautiously, protecting myself!

I'll definitely save up that money!

And besides, I'm actually a Spirit Reader! My combat power far exceeds my realm!

Since I know the name now, I'll just look it up myself later."

Once this topic came up, the Luo couple indeed became distracted, losing all appetite for the meal.

Their minds were filled with thoughts of making their younger son stand up. Luo Hua also looked utterly lost, silently resolving to earn money like crazy!

After the meal ended, the four members of the Luo family rushed back to Bright Moon Residential Quarter in a panic, starting to search for information online.

Bai Yang, on the other hand, returned to school to prepare for moving, as the September semester start was approaching.

Although Principal Wei took good care of him and could keep everything for him, It wouldn't be right to occupy the resources meant for new students. He also planned to move into his uncle Bai Pianyong's new home.

Now, this uncle had secured the position of Limit Dojo director. Some unlucky soul must have been kicked out by Inspector Liu on some random excuse to make room for him.

He now had his own floor in the headquarters building, high enough to overlook the entire base city.

The Bai family's living conditions had naturally improved as well.

Within the Limit General Headquarters compound in Jiangnan's main urban area, a massive three-story independent villa had been arranged.

Each floor alone covered over a thousand square meters, naturally equipped with more complete training facilities.

Bai Pianyong and his son had already asked him several times—when was he coming home?

Bai Yang also planned to shift his focus to the Wilderness Zone near Magic City.

So, taking this opportunity, he might as well move completely.

When he returned to the dormitory, Principal Wei was waiting for him at the door.

All his various luggage had already been packed by the service personnel from [Mount Hua].

These people were absolutely trustworthy. After Bai Yang gave each box a rough once-over and confirmed nothing was wrong, They drove a truck themselves to deliver everything to his new residence, doing a better job than any moving company.

Principal Wei gave him a warm hug. Though they hadn't spent much time together, Bai Yang had received a lot of care from him and was genuinely moved.

"Principal, I've already changed my enrollment back. I'm still a student of Jiangnan First Military Academy." Bai Yang knew what the old principal valued most and spoke up to reassure him right away.

When this matter was brought up, Principal Wei immediately beamed with joy and said, "Hahahaha, I've known about this for a long time!

Old Qin from Kyoto First Military Academy was trying to slam my desk all last night. He kept cursing me for being shameless!

Bai Yang, you tell me yourself—did I make you do this? Isn't it just that he's useless and can't hold onto people? Hahahaha!"

He laughed with exuberance, the expression on his face like a fox that had stolen a chicken.

Bai Yang found it amusing as well. The old principal could actually show such an expression—it seemed he was truly overjoyed.

He had never seen anyone get scolded for being shameless and yet be so happy and proud about it.

He picked up his phone, tapped away for a moment, and sent a file package to Principal Wei, saying:

"Principal, here are the forty-seven chapters of the Mist Shadow Splitting Technique that I've compiled. The first seven chapters, Old Jia said can be passed on externally, consider them a little keepsake I'm leaving for the school!

As for the remaining forty chapters, whether you practice them yourself or pass them down to your children and grandchildren, it's up to you."

Principal Wei suddenly trembled. He was a close friend of Lu Ting and knew a little about the value of these texts.

For Bai Yang to allow him to pass this down within his own family—what kind of favor was this!?

His heart was moved, and he didn't know what to say. Suddenly recalling something, he asked, "I heard from Old Lu that you want to build a war base yourself?"

Bai Yang nodded in agreement. This matter had already spread in many circles.

It was just that many people didn't know it was his personal idea; they thought Bai Pianqing had gone senile and lost her mind.

Principal Wei wasn't an outsider. Lu Ting had told him, so it wasn't surprising at all.

Seeing him admit it, Principal Wei said with heartfelt emotion, "If this succeeds, the entire Jiangnan Base City will benefit greatly.

On the day the foundation is laid and construction begins, I'll find some helpers for you."

What kind of connections did an old man who had served as a military academy principal for over forty years have?

How could such goodwill go unthanked?

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