They Have a Hostage? No Problem-Just Attack Them! [First Update]

Ji Yuan nodded. "Yes, but I always end up pushing myself to the brink. I can't go on without killing the enemy, so I can only turn that fear into motivation. I haven't told anyone about this. I don't want to see my fear spread to others. But Huohuo, I believe you can turn that fear into motivation to turn the tide in desperate situations."

"Okay, I understand."

Huohuo nodded vigorously.

She looked at Ji Yuan, as if she had made up her mind, and reached out her small hand to tightly grasp Ji Yuan's palm.

"Teacher, can you hold my hand and we go home together?"

She mustered her courage and said.

Ji Yuan was somewhat taken aback by these words, but still smiled and nodded in agreement.

Seeing that her teacher had agreed, Huohuo's face lit up with a happy expression.

Using fear to muster courage can actually be very effective.

Huohuo thought to herself.

A reassuring feeling came from the teacher's palm. Huohuo could feel that the teacher's hand was not steady, but it had a kind of fighting spirit.

The teacher was also afraid, but he was able to turn that fear into motivation. As his top disciple, I can do the same.

Huohuo made a vow in her heart.

The two walked hand in hand toward their home.

The courtyard inside the house was bustling with activity. Ji Yuan and Huohuo could hear the noise even before they stepped inside.

Ji Yuan looked at Huohuo with a questioning gaze.

Huohuo said somewhat embarrassedly, "Well, Sister Sushang and Tingyun discussed it and plan to hold a banquet at home to celebrate everyone's return from Jarilo-VI. And Tingyun, after experiencing so many things, arrived home safely."

"I see. Let's go and relax tonight."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan's face lit up.

He led Huohuo by the hand and walked towards home.

The courtyard was brightly lit, and when Ji Yuan pushed open the door, he saw that everyone was having an outdoor barbecue.

Ji Yuan looked to the left and right and found that their courtyard was now twice the size.

"This is..."

As Ji Yuan was pondering, Topaz approached, carrying two glasses of wine. Seeing Ji Yuan, she offered him a glass and explained, "Boss, didn't you say the rooms were too small and there wasn't enough space? So this afternoon, after discussing it with Miss Tingyun and Miss Sushang, I ordered all the company members on Luofu Starfaring Vessel to buy the two surrounding houses and also to combine the three houses together and begin renovations."

"Oh, I see. Well, thank you so much, Topaz. By the way, I haven't had my coming-of-age ceremony yet, so I can't drink alcohol for now."

"Don't worry, boss, it's just an alcoholic beverage, there's no problem."

Hearing Topaz's words, Ji Yuan finally felt relieved and drank it down.

Hmm, it has a slight alcohol taste, but it's definitely alcohol-free, and it tastes pretty good.

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

Just as I was about to say something, I heard a boy's complaining voice.

"Tingyun, do I have to do all of this?"

It is Yanqing.

"Yes, I'm going to have a barbecue. And Yanqing, aren't you a swordsman? You have the best eyesight among us, I'm sure you can put all of these on properly. You know how Sushang looked when she put on the meat earlier."

"Okay, I understand."

Hearing Tingyun's words, Yanqing started skewering meat with great enthusiasm.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan went over. Seeing Yanqing diligently skewering meat, he immediately went to help.

Tingyun and Ruan Mei were standing in front of the barbecue grill, grilling meat.

Ji Yuan greeted them and then sat down next to Yanqing was eating skewers.

Seeing Ji Yuan arrive, Yanqing quickly said, "Brother, you should rest. You haven't rested yet. You should relax tonight."

"It's alright, doing these things is also a way to relax," Ji Yuan said to Yanqing while skewering meat.

After skewering a few meat skewers, he asked Yanqing curiously, "By the way, Yanqing, what did Sushang just do?"

"That..."

Yanqing was still thinking about how to organize her thoughts Tingyun smiled and said, "It's nothing much. Sushang just said she wanted to prepare some barbecue for you, but she pricked her own hand more than a dozen times before she could make three or five skewers. Luckily, she washed them in time, otherwise you might be eating barbecue with Sushang's blood on it later."

Ji Yuan: "..."

That silly little sister.

No, I'll have to verify it later. If she's still a widow, I'll have to teach her a lesson.

He thought to himself.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the courtyard, Huohuo saw someone who surprised her greatly.

Phantylia was resting against a pillar in the pavilion in the courtyard.

The mature and beautiful woman slightly narrowed her eyes, a smile naturally playing on her lips, exuding charm.

Huohuo's eyes widened.

This banquet is meant to celebrate Tingyun's return, Phantylia, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to come?

Huohuo knew very well that among the people who liked her teacher, the relationships between the others were okay, but the relationships between Ruan Mei and Jingliu, and between Tingyun and Phantylia were not so good.

"What? Are you surprised by my arrival?"

Phantylia opened his eyes and asked Huohuo.

"Um."

Huohuo nodded, but at the same time took a few steps back in fear.

After all, she was facing a Lord of Destruction, so the pressure on her was immense.

"Don't be nervous. You're Ji Yuan's student, so I definitely won't hurt you." Phantylia smiled and said to Huohuo, noticing her fear. "As for why I came here? Well, it's because I want to see Ji Yuan. What do other things have to do with me?"

Phantylia wants to destroy even himself, so why would he care about anything else?

She waved her hand, signaling Huohuo to leave. "I'm going to find Ji Yuan later. You go and enjoy the banquet with the others, little girl."

However, after she finished speaking, Phantylia saw that although Huohuo kept swallowing and her body was trembling slightly, she did not move.

"Hmm? What's up?"

Huohuo Phantylia.

Huohuo swallowed hard, mustered her courage, and said to Phantylia, "Um, Miss Phantylia, I want to become stronger. You are a member of the Suiyang clan, and my main combat method is to command Suiyang. I want to find a way to make the Suiyang I command stronger."

"Huohuo, what are you going to do?"

Tail asked in surprise.

Huohuo hurriedly explained, "Tail Master, don't worry, I won't do anything to you. I already asked Lord Xueyi, and I can apply to have Suiyang, who was imprisoned, put back in prison. Then, I'll use it to fight the enemy."

Huohuo's current strength is limited by two factors. One is the technique of controlling Sui Suiyang, in which Ji Yuan has already taught her a lot, and Huohuo only needs to practice diligently. The other factor is the strength of controlling Suiyang. Ji Yuan doesn't have a good solution for this, so Huohuo came to Phantylia.

They want to learn the method to become Suiyang from Phantylia.

"Oh? You actually have such a thought?"

Upon hearing Huohuo's words, Phantylia's expression showed interest.

"Yes, yes, I also want to become stronger, to help the teacher, and to show my abilities in front of the teacher. I believe, Miss Phantylia, that you would be willing to help the teacher and wouldn't harm the teacher. So, I would like to ask you to tell me how to become stronger."

Huohuo said through gritted teeth, each word distinct.

Phantylia gazed at Huohuo in this way.

Huohuo lowered her head nervously, and even seemed about to fall.

Even so, she remained motionless.

Seeing her like this, Phantylia couldn't help but smile.

Gently fanning herself, she stretched lazily and said to Huohuo, "Come here, Huohuo, call me 'Master's Wife,' and I'll teach you."

"Ah?!"

"I was just kidding." Phantylia chuckled. "Don't worry, Ji Yuan will have to make you change your mind. It's pointless for me to let you say it."

"Um."

Huohuo breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ji Yuan, who was skewering meat, heard a system settlement notification in his mind.

[Under your tutelage, Huohuo, the Chief Adjudicator of the Ten-Lords Commission and a candidate for the Ten Kings, will see a significant improvement in strength. For this, the system rewards you with a copy of Suiyang [Liaoyuan] (without independent consciousness).]

Ten Princes Candidate?

Is Huohuo going to get promoted again in the future?

Ji Yuan looked at the system's description and thought to himself.

Chapter 221 The enemy has hostages? No problem, just attack! [First Update]

Ji Yuan's first reaction was that Huohuo would be promoted again in the future.

Previously, he was only the Chief Adjudicator, but now he has also been appointed as a candidate for the Ten Kings. Perhaps his official power and position have not changed, but his status in the Ten-Lords Commission has been greatly elevated.

"She's currently a candidate for the Ten Kings. If only Huohuo could work hard and become one of the Ten Kings someday."

Ji Yuan thought to himself. Completely oblivious, his thought was simply to force one of the Ten Kings to abdicate.

After this reaction, he had some doubts in his mind.

How could Huohuo's strength be about to undergo a major improvement? And such a significant improvement at that. Even though she's not particularly strong now, making such a significant leap is no easy feat.

Ji Yuan was absolutely certain that Huohuo's strength was about to make a significant improvement. The system's reward for him was an unconscious Suiyang [Liaoyuan], Liaoyuan was once capable of fighting a general. Although he couldn't defeat it, he could at least exchange a few blows, proving that this Liaoyuan was definitely not weak.

Could it be that something I said to her on the way home together led to her sudden realization?

Ji Yuan thought to himself.

He thought about it but still had no clue, so he didn't dwell on it. Huohuo's increased strength was good for his side, especially with the impending war against the Buli Ren and the Living Planet. An increase in his side's strength was naturally a very good thing.

Ji Yuan put those worries aside and focused his energy on the barbecue in front of him.

"Come on, Tingyun, grill these first."

He reached out and handed a skewer of grilled meat to Tingyun.

Tingyun took the meat and skillfully placed it on the grill. As a representative of a merchant guild who frequently traveled to various worlds, cooking was naturally a skill she could handle. Moreover, after meeting Ji Yuan, Tingyun seemed to want to become a virtuous wife and loving mother, so her culinary skills were naturally quite good.

Smelling the enticing aroma, Sushang suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Tingyun looked at Sushang and felt that she, who was not Fox Folk- person, seemed to have grown a tail and was wagging it while waiting for Tingyun to give her the roasted meat.

Tingyun couldn't help but laugh at her 'little sister-in-law' looking so greedy.

"For you."

Tingyun handed a skewer of meat to Sushang.

"Mmm." Sushang took the meat skewer and started eating.

"Mmm, it's delicious. I hope I can keep eating Tingyun's cooking in the future."

"Okay, then I'll cook for you from now on." Hearing Sushang say this, Tingyun couldn't help but feel satisfied, and her fox-like eyes turned up, showing her great pride.

Sushang looked at Tingyun and agreed. She was very proud of herself, looking like a hamster with her mouth bulging as she stuffed a lot of roasted meat into it.

Tingyun, you promised me I could continue living in this house. You said it yourself, so you absolutely can't kick me out.

See, I'm not that stupid either.

Sushang thought to herself.

Watching his younger sister's behavior, Ji Yuan also felt a bit hungry. Tingyun, who was watching closely, placed another piece of roasted meat into Ji Yuan's mouth while he was thinking.

"Come on, open your mouth, ah..."

"Ah..."

Ji Yuan accepted Tingyun's offer of food.