Everyone Loves a Puff

"Your teammates didn't rat you out too, did they?" Serval asked cautiously.

"Probably not."

Yan Huan stroked his chin, figuring those two had no reason to show the Supreme Guardian his photo as well.

"Then this is easy." Serval suggested, "Just pretend you don't know them. Wouldn't that settle it?"

Serval threw an arm around Yan Huan's shoulders and spoke freely without a care. "From what I know about the Supreme Guardian, your teammates will be hunted down for one reason or another within two days. Then you can still help them from outside."

"Brilliant, boss." Yan Huan gave her a thumbs-up.

Serval asked,

"Are you really confident you can deal with this planet's snowstorm?"

Yan Huan fell into thought.

"Hard to say. But once the Stellaron is dealt with, things at least won't get any worse. Most of this planet is covered in ice and snow. Even if it starts melting, it'll take a long time."

Serval patted Yan Huan on the shoulder and praised him. "It's fine. As long as it doesn't get worse. If that snow keeps falling, Belobog won't be far from finished."

"Yan Huan, want your big sis to lend you a hand?"

Yan Huan raised a brow. "Oho?"

Upper District.

Administrative District Plaza.

March 7th and Dan Heng had just emerged from Kliperburg.

Gepard, captain of the Silvermane Guards, had accompanied them all the way.

"I have other important matters to attend to, so I won't continue accompanying you two."

March 7th said politely,

"It's fine, it's fine, Gepard. Go do your thing. We'll just look around on our own."

Gepard smiled.

"Mm. Then I'll take my leave."

Gepard had just turned around.

After walking a short distance, he saw Serval approaching with a man dressed in black.

"Big sister?" Gepard asked in confusion.

"Hey, little bro." Serval waved at him.

"And the person beside you is...?"

Following his gaze, he saw the man wearing a black overcoat, his expression indifferent and inscrutable.

"Oh, this is an old friend of mine, a reclusive physician. Just call him Yan Huan. He lives deep in the snowfields and only returned to Belobog today."

"What?"

Gepard stepped closer and studied Yan Huan suspiciously.

"I've only heard of one reclusive physician in the snowfields, but that person doesn't have this name."

Serval said awkwardly, "He's from the same school. He keeps a low profile, so it's normal that you haven't heard of him. He came into the city this time because he made a breakthrough in his medical research and wanted to return to benefit the people. Don't question his good intentions."

"Oh, right." Serval added, "When he entered the city today, he even cured some hidden ailments among the Silvermane Guards under your command. You can ask around if you don't believe me."

"Uh, is that so?"

Only then did Gepard dismiss his doubts.

He then thanked Yan Huan.

"Mr. Yan Huan, thank you for everything you've done for the Silvermane Guards. You've only just returned to Belobog, yet we've already troubled you so much."

Yan Huan waved a hand.

"No need to say more. If I hadn't treated them, I probably wouldn't have been able to get in."

Gepard: "?"

"Hey!" Serval smacked Yan Huan on the head. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Hahahaha... Little bro, he just loves joking around. Don't mind him." Serval laughed awkwardly.

March 7th and Dan Heng, standing in the distance, noticed what was happening as well.

March 7th folded her arms and silently stared at the three chatting together.

"Isn't that Yan Huan? Why isn't he meeting up with us? Why is he chatting with Gepard? And who's that big sister beside him?"

Dan Heng noticed it too.

"Not sure, but Yan Huan must have his reasons. Let's wait and see."

Serval explained for a long while before Gepard finally believed Yan Huan truly was Belobog's reclusive physician.

And just like that, his identity as a local was confirmed.

"By the way, big sister, two people claiming to have come from beyond this planet met with the Supreme Guardian earlier today." Gepard said seriously.

"Oh, really?" Serval pretended not to know. "People from outside are still coming here these days? Do you know what they came for?"

Gepard nodded.

"Mm. Apparently... they came to save this planet."

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Serval smiled.

"This should count as good news, right? One more source of strength means one more bit of hope."

Gepard nodded.

"Mm. Let's hope so."

Then Gepard, captain of the Silvermane Guards, left.

Serval patted Yan Huan on the shoulder reassuringly.

"Now that you've passed my little brother's test, your identity in Belobog is secure. Wait a couple of days and see how things develop. If you need anything, come find me at my workshop."

"Alright. Big sis, you're truly righteous!" Yan Huan praised.

"Hey, hey, I don't deserve that." Serval hurriedly waved her hands. "Your two teammates are already done for. You're Belobog's last hope. Honestly, instead of trusting Cocolia, I might as well gamble on you."

After watching Serval leave, March 7th and Dan Heng finally came over.

"Yan Huan, what were you talking about with them just now?" Dan Heng asked curiously.

"Nothing much. Just discussing how to save this planet. By the way, does the Supreme Guardian know I exist?"

March 7th lifted her chin and snorted.

"Hmph. Who told you to be so slow? I didn't mention you at all."

Yan Huan's eyes lit up.

"Really? You're actually pretty nice."

Dan Heng comforted him.

"It's fine. We can introduce you to the Supreme Guardian later."

March 7th put on a fierce face and said disdainfully, "Tch, that can wait. We're honored guests right now, you know. Do you know the Goethe Hotel? Cocolia even booked us its most luxurious room!"

Yan Huan clapped repeatedly.

"Damn, damn, you two are awesome! Then I definitely need to stay far away from the Goethe Hotel."

March 7th was puzzled. "Huh? Why?"

Yan Huan said excitedly, "Nothing. I'll pray for you. You need to stay strong!"

With that, Yan Huan ran off.

It seemed he did not want more people to see him hanging around with March 7th and the others.

"Tch, he's jealous." March 7th spread her hands disdainfully.

"Dan Heng, come on. Let's go have a proper meal at the Goethe Hotel, then take pictures for Yan Huan and show him what the food at a VIP banquet looks like. Hahaha!"

Dan Heng nodded without saying much.

Still, something felt off.

Elsewhere, Yan Huan sat on a bench in Administrative District Plaza. He felt around in his pocket and discovered he had run out of Furong Wang.

"Oh no, no cigarettes."

Yan Huan frowned.

He had wanted to hand out some cigarettes and ask the locals about Belobog's current situation.

Just then.

A graceful figure stopped before him.

The young woman was lavishly dressed, with exquisite features and an elegant air.

Her silver-white curls were tied into three strands behind her.

"Three Turbos Duck?!"

Yan Huan abruptly looked up and discovered that the newcomer was Bronya.

The young woman did not seem to be in a good mood, but she still asked Yan Huan,

"Who are you? I don't think I've ever seen you before."

Yan Huan's eyes widened.

"No, I mean, isn't it normal that you haven't seen me? There are so many people here. Do you remember every single face?"

"Yes, I remember them all."

"..."

"So, who are you?"

"..."

"Please answer my question."

"It all began on a cold winter night. Have you heard of Furong Wang? Everyone loves a puff, adults and children alike."