The people who were supposed to pick up Li Su have arrived.
The other person's expression was strange, yes, strange.
Li Su can be considered the first Raider from the Ministry of Administration department in more than a decade.
As mentioned earlier, going to the Ministry of Police and the administration is basically equivalent to giving up the identity of the Raider and ceasing the practice.
Although Ministry of Police have combat duties, their responsibilities are very low.
In fact, most of the restless individuals have been absorbed by Conglomerate. Conglomerate are relatively well-behaved in the Mortal Realm. Although they may cause some trouble, there are generally no major problems with public order.
Unless something like an insect swarm occurs, the Ministry of Police and Ministry of Administration rarely participate in combat.
The Xia Kingdom has four divisions, with the Ministry of Military at the forefront.
Although the Ministry of Education is not on the front line, most of its members are cultivators who have retired from the Ministry of Military, such as Yi Ren and Wu Mo. Although they have taken up the teaching baton and started educating people, they are still continuing to comprehend the Dao and have not given up. It's just that they are no longer suitable for high-intensity combat.
Therefore, it's quite unusual for someone from the Ministry of Administration to be qualified for the Dao-Seeking Cliff.
The Earth Immortal Realm naturally also has Ministry of Administration.
However, unlike the Mortal Realm, the Ministry of Administration here is basically composed of Ministry of Military personnel, so the lady who was specifically there to receive Li Su spent a lot of time looking at Li Su.
Even though she was thick-skinned enough, Li Su still felt uneasy under the other person's gaze; the other person's eyes were too strange.
Originally, having Ministry of Military affiliation was actually the best option, as it wouldn't make one seem out of place.
However, there are too many Ministry of Military personnel. People from all ten armies of the Demon-Conquering Army have come. It's impossible to prevent an entire army from coming just because of Li Su. Besides, due to the constant battles with the insect swarm, even if they are not familiar with him, they must have heard of him.
Furthermore, one can easily tell at a glance whether someone has lived in the Ministry of Military or not.
Li Su clearly had no experience in the Ministry of Military or the Demon-Conquering Army, making him easy to spot, which is why he wasn't assigned Ministry of Military affiliation.
Even if no one from the Ministry of Administration has come over in over ten years, is it really necessary to view him like this?
Walking beside Li Su was a woman in her mid-twenties, capable and strong, exuding the aura of a powerful woman. It's said that there are no ugly women in the military; regardless of their appearance, the women in the army undoubtedly possess an imposing presence. If we were to use animals to represent them, they would typically be symbolized by Tiger, lionesses, or she-wolves, and of course, there are also tyrannosaurs.
Note that this is not a derogatory term! It's a compliment!
For carnivores, strength is beauty; the stronger, the more beautiful.
They can be gentle and charming, kind and sincere, and beautiful, but strong, handsome, and reliable are their true defining characteristics.
therefore.
What a melancholy person he is! What kind of sorrow has he endured in those eyes?
Looking at Li Su's resume, his wife and children died, and he saw through the world, but he did not become depressed or lose his mind. Instead, he focused on comprehending the Dao and even entered the Earth Immortal Realm. This undoubtedly means that he has gained recognition. That's right, unlike the Conglomerate, the qualification to enter the Earth Immortal Realm in the Xia Kingdom is extremely valuable. Just like when Li Su was sent abroad to study with government support in the last century before he transmigrated, he would be given important responsibilities after returning.
Although it's a very sad storyline, it also highlights the other party's extraordinary qualities.
That's very appealing.
The stronger a woman is, the greater her maternal instincts will naturally be.
While women in the military may be attracted to pretty boys, they rarely fall in love. To them, such boys are no different from their own babies. Even the cutest cat wouldn't be a mate for a lion, would it?
Li Su was different. She wasn't ugly, but she had a melancholic air and her eyes always carried a hint of sadness. Yet, her aura was extremely strong, like a wounded lone wolf. Even though her heart was bleeding, she still stood up strong and howled to the sky.
In other words, it can evoke women's emotions from various angles.
Melancholy, wounds reopened, resilience.
Motherhood, opposite sex, comrade-in-arms.
There are just too many elements; it's a bit overwhelming.
Let me repeat myself: in this era where the strong are respected, women's views on choosing a partner are different from those in peacetime. Looks, temperament, and sweet words are never their top priorities.
Women in the Ministry of Military, in particular, never choose to wait passively; taking the initiative is their habit.
Slurp!
Unlike his comrades in the army, who were all simple-minded and clumsy, this man was capable of managing a household, not just a beast who only knew how to fight and mate!
After all, no matter how strong she is, she is still a woman.
Compared to those around him who are full of ambition and eager to protect their country, Li Su is undoubtedly more attractive.
It's not that the men in the Ministry of Military are bad; in fact, they're very popular in the Mortal Realm. If they have the desire, they can throw a feast at home—childhood sweethearts, the girl next door, career-driven women—they have it all. I'm not envious at all.
As for female comrades-in-arms, are they disliked by their own kind? Or are they people they don't know well enough to approach?
In short, with a few exceptions, the majority are on a level of mutual contempt.
For example, holy crap, such a huge incision, and she didn't even use anesthesia, she just stitched it up by hand? Is this even a woman?
For example, so what if his intestines are sticking out? What's with all the screaming? He's not going to die. Seriously, is this what a man does?
Quietly wiping away her drool, the capable woman leading the way smiled, trying hard to suppress her wolfish expression. Firstly, she didn't want to frighten the other person, and secondly, considering what had happened to them, she wanted to take it slow, slowly, melting them with maternal instincts little by little, allowing them to rediscover the feeling of love.
Startled, Li Su instinctively glanced around. What was going on? Was she being watched?
"Brother Chen Hao, is this your first time visiting the Earth Immortal Realm?"
"Yes, Ms. Zhao Ying."
Li Su nodded, feeling a bit hesitant and unsure how to proceed. After all, the other person was older than him, and if he were to regain his status in the future and be called "sister" by a younger brother while he had to call the other person "brother, "Li Su always felt there was a possibility he might be targeted.
"Just call me Xiaoying!" Zhao Ying said with a smile. Daughters of soldiers don't have many rules; they're simple and direct.
Hmm, it's Thresh now. He'll most likely get shot in the back!
Li Su's lips twitched, but she readily agreed, "Okay, Xiao Ying!"
Although I've never served in the military, I know very well that soldiers dislike dawdling; straightforwardness and generosity are their defining characteristics. If you dare to be polite, be prepared to face their cold stares. Who the hell do they think they are?
It's like a burly man from Northeast China inviting you for drinks not because he wants you to do anything for him, but because he thinks you're a potential friend. If you refuse, there's nothing to talk about.
Zhao Ying smiled. "In that case, how about I show you around first? Let you get familiar with the surroundings, since you'll be spending quite a bit of time here."
Li Su nodded, not refusing. There was still a month before the opening of the Dao-Seeking Cliff, and it would be best to learn about the Earth Immortal Realm, especially Xia City at the moment. A grateful smile appeared on her face, "Thank you for your trouble!"
"You're welcome!" Polite and gentle, Zhao Ying grew even happier, suddenly realizing that this task she had so strongly resisted was actually perfect. Those lionesses were just waiting to regret it; such high-quality old grass would surely be very satisfying to chew on.
Thinking about it, the girl glanced at Li Su's lower body and her smile widened. It was a big guy, no less than the livestock in the team.
Li Su's eyelids twitched. He hadn't missed that look. He immediately felt like he'd been tricked, even though he couldn't produce any evidence.
Are all the female soldiers in the army this fierce? He couldn't help but think of Zhu Chihu.
Zhao Ying coughed and then began to introduce the city, "This place is called Xia City. It was the first station established by the Xia Kingdom, and it is also one of the three major cities owned by the Xia Kingdom in the Earth Immortal Realm, and the largest one."
Upon hearing this, Li Su couldn't help but look around.
High-rise buildings stand tall, but unlike the Mortal Realm, the tallest building here is only ten stories high, probably due to the environment.
But it is highly modernized, all of which are reinforced concrete buildings, neon lights are everywhere, and pedestrians on the street wear very special communication devices on their ears, the kind that can project 3D images directly.
Furthermore, the floor structure is quite unique; the entrance isn't an internal staircase or elevator, but rather located directly outside.
You can jump up yourself, or you can take an elevator—a solar-powered elevator, the kind where light energy appears beneath your feet and pulls you up.
The only thing that's not modern enough is the scarcity of vehicles.
After all, their physical strength is extremely powerful; they can run a distance of tens of kilometers faster than they can drive.
There were quite a few conical airships with anti-gravity systems, capable of flying directly into the sky and disappearing into the earth, constantly coming and going from outside Xia City.
Xia City is very large.
It covers an area of over 5,000 square kilometers and has a resident population of nearly two million.
This is undoubtedly an astonishing number, considering that the lowest level of those who can live here is a Daoist expert at the first level or a Daoist master at the attached level.
Two million Dao Realm experts, that's terrifying.
The Demon Race has more, totaling nearly four million, but there are many different types.
Although the Demon Race is ruled by eight kings, there are far more than eight races; they are not considered major races simply because none of them are at the Immortal Realm.
There are also Five Surnames. Although in the Mortal Realm, the Conglomerate and the Xia Kingdom are considered one entity, here they are counted separately.
There are quite a few of them; the Five Surnames combined total nearly 200,000, which is a considerable number.
Overall, the current situation for the human race is very bad.
Not only are the Five Surnames causing trouble, but the Demon Race is also growing stronger over time.
Several races have recently shown signs of rising in power.
The Centipede Demon, Sunflower Demon, and scorpion demon races have all reached the peak of the Divine Power Realm, just one step away from the Immortal Realm.
The Sunflower Demon, who is affiliated with the Crow Clan, harbors hatred towards the Human Clan.
The Centipede Demon and the Scorpion Demon undoubtedly treated humans as food.
Here, we'll discuss the political attitudes of the five kings who were at odds with the human race among the eight kings.
The Crow Clan, crocodile clan, and Dragon-Python Clan do not view humans as food, but rather as beings of hatred, and they wish to destroy humanity.
The Tiger Clan and Wolf Clan were the ones who treated it as food.
Furthermore, besides the three races that are about to rise, the Demon Race's foundation is far more than that, including the scattered demons.
A very unique group. After their transformation, they no longer considered their own kind as their compatriots. They became independent and did not obey the Demon Race. They acted only according to their own will.
Of course, most of them are cannibals.
Thinking about this, Li Su couldn't help but feel her saliva welling up again.
Demon Race, what a treasure!
Whether steamed, fried, stewed, or grilled, and whether spicy, braised, peppered, or plain, one slice of this meat can make you want to eat three bowls of rice!
Oh right, sunflower? Not a common sunflower, right? He ate plenty of melon seeds in his past life, but he'd never eaten melon seeds at the Divine Power Realm before, and he didn't even know what they tasted like. Maybe chocolate flavored?
I'm getting carried away, I can't let myself get carried away, I absolutely can't let myself get carried away.
Li Su quickly suppressed her impulse and walked with Zhao Ying, listening to her introduce the city before them.
Xia City is under military control and is strictly managed. Force is prohibited within the city. Regardless of the reason, if violence is used, the person who strikes first will be held fully responsible and will be liable for compensation based on the damage caused. If there are casualties, the person will be executed.
Apart from the stricter rules, it's mostly the same as the Mortal Realm.
However, there is one place that is rather special.
Free Zone.
There are always those guys who don't want to be controlled and crave freedom; that's where they're placed.
Lured by the slogans of Conglomerate, they often harbor grand ambitions, but in reality, their lives are as fragile as paper.
Although they are not respectable, their influence is still considerable.
Of course, fighting is still not allowed, but as a safe zone, it is very popular, and there are even some little demons who are tired of fighting there.
In fact, there are quite a few demons who are friendly to humans.
In particular, some of the weaker demons, who are not carnivorous, prefer to live among humans rather than among the eight kings who prey on the weak.
Li Su met quite a few people along the way.
Rabbits, deer, sheep, and the like.
The Xia Kingdom is also very humane in this regard. If it is willing to develop harmoniously and make progress together, then it will offer certain benefits.
These adorable little demons are quite capable; they participate in wars as well. They are both demons with human hearts and are striving to transform into human form. Many of them seek out human partners directly because once they transform, they are no longer animals but rather beings of the Dao.
Suddenly, did you notice something? That's right, although humans created by the Nuwa are considered acquired beings, they are undoubtedly Dao bodies. So please feel free to get married; there is no such thing as racial segregation among Dao bodies!
Therefore, there is a recent opinion that all demons are actually gravitating towards Superman, and humans are the ultimate life form.
After wandering around for a while, Li Su gained a comprehensive understanding of Xia City, except for the Free Zone, which she didn't visit. As for the Free Zone, she would talk about it another time.
After all, the young lady who was showing him the way looked very unhappy when she mentioned the words "Free Zone".
An orderly army naturally dislikes a place where people are free and undisciplined.
"Thank you, Hotaru!"
After taking Li Su Chen Hao the place where Chen Hao was being housed, Li Su said gratefully, knowing that this was not something the other party was obligated to do.
Zhao Ying smiled, her eyes filled with a chilling light. She shook her head, gave Li Su a smile, and left. "Brother Chen Hao, I'll take care of your daily life from now on. We've already reconnected. Just ask me if you have any questions. There's plenty of time, take it slow!"
Watching the other person walk away, Li Su felt like she had been sexually harassed again, but she still couldn't produce any evidence.
He silently closed his door, sat down with gritted teeth, and was filled with grief and indignation!
Suddenly, it dawned on me that Chen Hao's identity was exactly like Xiao Li from Ancient University's novels. In order to maintain his persona, he obviously had to turn a blind eye to these blatant acts of indecency, thus maintaining that seven parts melancholy and three parts aloofness.
What kind of person would act immediately if the other side dared to make a move, and then do absolutely nothing?
How the hell are we supposed to live like this?
At this moment, Li Su seriously doubted her own identity. With that old bastard, Teacher Wu Mo, involved, how could it be so heartbreaking?
He needs to speed things up, Dao Attainment transformation as soon as possible, and then go back to find his fragrant senior sister.