As the company bearing the brunt of the assault,
They had already exceeded their mission requirements by launching the first charge and throwing out two Level 9 Soul Cannon Shells. The battle was not at a stalemate now, and the princess's husband was among them. Naturally, there was no need to let him keep taking risks.
"Mingdu's city wall is this invisible defensive shield. It only works in one direction. Attacks from inside can pass outward unhindered, but attacks from outside are stopped by the shield. Most of the shock waves from those Level 9 Soul Cannon Shells were blocked by this wall just now." Xing Yi patted his trousers, took out a cigarette, and leaned against an earthen wall nearby.
He lit the cigarette. The brief flare illuminated their surroundings and cast flickering light across Huo Yuhao's face.
"Captain, the reason we aren't joining the rest of the fighting... is because of me, isn't it? You're a Level 8 Soul Engineer. There's no reason to leave you idle. Or... are you protecting me?"
Huo Yuhao spoke quietly.
Xing Yi paused, then nodded slightly.
"Yes, but don't overthink it. You're a genius to begin with, kid. That fight just now proved everything. You can guide Soul Tools with precision and scout your surroundings. Whichever Soul Engineer Corps you joined, its commander would treasure you and make your training a priority."
As he spoke, he patted the boy's shoulder.
"Those sons of bitches will end up buried outside Mingdu sooner or later, feeding our city's flowers and grass. Heh, heh..."
Rumble!
"They're here!"
The residential area of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy.
Fan Yu looked excited, though a trace of doubt crossed his face. "Weren't they supposed to sneak in? Why are they making such a racket?"
But