The next morning, Jiang Feng woke from his dreams feeling peaceful and content.
Ever since he had embarked on the path of cultivation, he had spent almost every night training. After setting aside his worries and sleeping soundly through the night, his mind was exceptionally calm.
He glanced at the breathtakingly beautiful Jiang Xinran curled up in his arms, half of her fair, delicate arm exposed, and a smile touched his lips.
Carefully slipping his arm out from beneath Jiang Xinran's neck, Jiang Feng rose as quietly as he could.
Seemingly sensing the faint movement as he got up, Jiang Xinran's long eyelashes fluttered, but she did not wake.
Jiang Feng gazed at her with endless tenderness in his eyes. Only after a long while did he leave the room and head for the Alliance Executive Government.
Inside Han Ci's office at the Alliance Executive Government.
"Jiang Feng, the Alliance failed you in this matter. Our investigation is complete. The blame lies entirely with the Mission Tower staff's negligence. They issued the mission without verifying it, then failed to report the problem promptly after discovering it. They allowed you to undertake a mission far beyond your capabilities, putting you in grave danger.
"The Alliance offers its deepest apologies and promises you that nothing like this will happen again. Those responsible have already been detained. They will face at least ten years in prison to reflect on their actions."
Jiang Feng nodded, reasonably satisfied with the outcome. At least he would have an answer for his companions.
"Thank you, Holy Knight Commander," Jiang Feng said gratefully.
"By the way, Jiang Feng, we watched the footage you brought back. Do you know any details about that tower? This is very important to the Alliance," Han Ci asked gravely.
Without betraying anything, Jiang