That night was one of the happiest Xi Yan had enjoyed in years.
It was not that life had been bad before, but it had been a long time since he had dropped his airs and happily chatted with someone over skewers.
The Shroud Mentor [Teacher] from the Shroudwalker Enclave was a refined, easygoing psionic. Unlike everyone else, he did not treat Xi Yan with such reverence, and the two got along very well.
These Psionics Users also loved the liquor brewed from plants native to Amat Eiro. Xi Yan procured a bottle of Fly-Up Brand Maotai, and the two drank together like brothers, having a wonderful time.
The night passed in a flash.
Xi Yan felt a little tired, but the Shroudwalkers were cheerful and brimming with energy. Was that only to be expected of Psionics Users? After notifying the authorities, they split into groups and headed off to investigate the various cities.
Xi Yan gave them special permission to visit the Ring World in the future.
Then he returned to his office, intending to take a short nap. He still had work to do that afternoon.
Just then, Ailiveer kicked the door open and stormed in, followed by a somewhat bashful Veronica.
With a devil-may-care air, she pulled out a spray and spritzed it straight into Xi Yan's face, then flashed a lecherous expression.
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Xi Yan did not remember much of what happened next. He seemed to have slept until the following day, and when he woke, his kidneys felt a little worn out.
But only a little. Being a Psionics User and having eaten Plant People for so long had its advantages. He was now very strong.
Well, none of that mattered. What mattered was preparing for war.
Rubbing his lower back, Xi