Chapter 63

"Okay!" Xu Jintang nodded.

After saying that, the Ice Soul Dragon silently fell into a deep sleep.

Xu Jintang got up and climbed out of the icy pool.

The icy pool had now become an ordinary pool of water, and all traces of ice-attribute power were gone.

She withdrew her gaze, took out a clean set of clothes from her spatial storage, changed, then got up and went outside the cave.

"If you don't come out, I'm going to smash the cave!" the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx grumbled as it walked over.

Xu Jintang glanced at him. "You should be able to fly, right?"

"Of course, otherwise what's the point of me having wings?" The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx's wings twitched slightly, as if to emphasize its presence.

"Then take me back to Sector S Border Defense Star City now," Xu Jintang ordered immediately.

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx sneered, its posture still haughty. "How could such a noble ancient divine beast as myself allow a human to ride on my head, and even expect me to carry you back..."

He had only spoken half a sentence when Xu Jintang changed her stance, crossing her arms in front of her and silently watching him.

"Alright, alright, giving you a ride is no big deal." The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx snorted and immediately bent down. "Get on."

Xu Jintang climbed onto the back of the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Could you change your appearance? It's really too ugly like this, it makes my skin crawl."

"What did you say? You said I'm ugly! How dare you think I'm ugly, with my noble and divine beastly appearance! I'm not flying anymore!" The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx was so angry that it quits.

Xu Jintang coughed lightly. "Actually, your green skin is quite unique, and very beautiful."

"Alright, I'll forgive you one more time. But I'm warning you, from today onwards, I will be watching your cultivation every day. You must, within ten years, not—"

"You must reach Eighth Tier within five years!" The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx spread its wings and flew into the air, threatening as it flew.

Xu Jintang expressed his doubts. "Rising to the Eighth Tier in five years? Even pulling up seedlings for growth wouldn't be done this fast!"

She glanced at the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx beneath her and asked suspiciously, "Why are you so concerned about my cultivation progress?"

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx spoke coldly, "Because the contract I was forced to sign stipulated that I would regain my freedom once you reach the Eighth Tier."

Xu Jintang was taken aback.

So it seems that the Libra within her is indeed protecting its master.

Once she reaches Eighth Tier, the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx will probably pose no threat to her, so whether or not she terminates the contract won't have much of an impact.

The fact that it could render even Peak Eighth Tier demonic beast powerless made Xu Jintang increasingly curious about this Libra.

"So do you know the origin of my Libra pen name?" Xu Jintang asked quietly.

Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx: "... If you don't know, how would I know?"

After flying some distance, Xu Jintang remembered something and hurriedly called for a stop, "Wait, there's something else I need your help with."

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx had an "I knew it" look on its face. "What is it?"

"Call back all the monsters you previously banished from your territory."

Chapter 63

At this time, the border defense troops were stationed in Area S.

Two days and one night have passed since the highest alert was issued, and a major battle has broken out. Faced with a large number of rioting monsters attacking, the weak border defenses of Area S are suffering repeated defeats.

In response, the authorities issued an emergency notice, calling on all types of superhumans in the vicinity to go to the Area S border to provide support.

Pfft--

After severing the monster's head with a single stroke, blood splattered everywhere.

With her face covered in blood, Miao Ruijia gritted her teeth and cursed, "Are these monsters crazy? We didn't provoke them, why are they suddenly attacking the city?"

On the other side, Luo Yingtong thrust her sword at the opposing monster. Taking a moment to catch her breath, she turned to look at the monster. "Captain Miao, Teacher Zhuang from Leikedasi said that Xu Jintang is missing and might still be in the army. Should we send someone to look for him?"

"Let's deal with these monsters first." Miao Ruijia wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, raised her sword again, and charged forward.

Luo Yingtong didn't say anything more, her lips pressed tightly together, and she charged towards the horde of beasts with her sword raised.

Fortunately, the border troops noticed the situation quickly and promptly requested military support from higher authorities.

More and more people with superpowers are rushing to the battlefield to provide support.

Every so often, other people would come and take over guarding the city.

Just as Miao Ruijia was about to switch places with the people behind her, a clear bird's cry rang out. The monsters that were still rampaging and attacking the city stopped in their tracks, turned their heads to look in the direction from which the bird's cry came, and their bodies trembled slightly.

Miao Ruijia and Luo Yingtong exchanged a glance, both with some doubt in their eyes.

Immediately after the birdsong subsided, the monsters that had been fiercely attacking suddenly turned around and ran back.

"This is..." Luo Yingtong didn't realize what was going on.

Miao Ruijia frowned slightly. "It's a lord-level demon beast calling them back."

Everyone initially thought this would be an unprecedented battle.

I didn't expect them to back down so quickly.

Xu Jintang quietly returned to the border defense forces in Area S and went to the logistics area with ease, only to find that it was deserted.

Even the logistics team members were all sent to the battlefield; the impact of this was indeed significant.

"Alright, let them all go back. Can I rest now?" The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx flapped its wings and descended from the sky, landing next to Xu Jintang.

Xu Jintang frowned, looking him up and down. "Can you be a little more discreet? How am I supposed to take you with me if you keep acting like this? Everyone will know I have a demon beast with me."

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx erupted in anger, "This is the second time you've looked down on me! I'm warning you, if it weren't for..."

Before he could finish speaking, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door; someone had returned.

Xu Jintang quickly gave him a wink.

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx immediately transformed into a seemingly harmless green-feathered parrot, flying and landing on Xu Jintang's shoulder.

"What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to go back with your military academy teachers?" Luo Yingtong walked into the logistics area and frowned as she saw Xu Jintang.

Miao Ruijia followed closely behind.

Upon seeing Xu Jintang, he revealed a knowing smile. "You want to secretly stay in the army to broaden your horizons? I understand. I used to like playing the hero when I was young too. Your personality is very similar to mine."

Xu Jintang had come up with many reasons, but upon hearing Miao Ruijia's words, he immediately nodded and then admitted his mistake. "Yes, I know I was wrong. I oversimplified things. After staying, I realized that with my abilities, I was simply incapable of contributing to the army."

Miao Ruijia walked over and patted Xu Jintang on the shoulder. "It's good that you have this intention, but if you want to go to the battlefield, let's wait until you graduate from military academy."

Luo Yingtong retorted disapprovingly, "Nonsense! It's a good thing you're not in any trouble now. If something had really happened, you wouldn't have had a chance to regret it."

At this moment, Miao Ruijia noticed the green parrot on Xu Jintang's shoulder.

"Where did this parrot come from?" She reached out and teased the parrot.

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx was so angry that its entire green feathers bristled, and it kept making "squeaking" sounds in protest.

Xu Jintang smiled slightly, raised his hand and patted the parrot's head hard. "This is... something I found by chance."

At this moment, Luo Yingtong keenly sensed something and hesitantly looked at Xu Jintang, "How come your strength and aura have suddenly increased so much?"

Miao Ruijia turned around and only then realized that Xu Jintang's strength had increased by at least two times since their first meeting.

Xu Jintang solemnly stated the reason he had thought of before returning:

"After I slid off the aircraft, I originally intended to return to the army the way I came. But suddenly a strange bird flew by. That bird was incredibly powerful; I had no chance to resist and was captured. The bird could walk like a human, had green skin, and could even speak human language. It took me to a cave in the Extreme Cold Forest, abandoned me, and left. When I woke up, I found the cave full of rare ice-attribute spiritual plants. Seeing that the bird wasn't there, I secretly dug up a lot of spiritual plants and then sneaked out of the cave."

"After running out of the cave, I found that there were no monsters around, so it was very safe. I didn't dare to linger and quickly returned the way I came, heading towards the Border Defense Star City. After running out of the Extreme Cold Forest and escaping danger, I encountered the parrot again. This parrot was a First Tier small monster, which could grow to the size of a human and could fly, so I caught it and had it carry me back."

"As for the increase in strength, it's because I consumed most of those ice-attribute spiritual plants on my way back. That's all."

After saying that, Xu Jintang patted the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx on his shoulder, "Little Green, transform and show everyone."

The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx cursed under its breath as it cooperated, transforming into a large parrot and simultaneously suppressing its power and aura to the First Tier.

His strength is already at the top of the pyramid. Unless a Ninth Tier expert stronger than him comes along, ordinary people will not be able to see his true form and strength.

Miao Ruijia and Luo Yingtong were shocked by her extraordinary encounter.

"In other words, you were inexplicably captured by a humanoid bird, and when you returned, you even picked a bunch of rare spiritual plants, your strength skyrocketed, and you successfully returned to the team." Luo Yingtong's tone was full of disbelief.

Xu Jintang nodded seriously, "Yes."

Miao Ruijia looked at the suddenly enlarged green parrot beside her and fell into deep thought.

Although the story sounds bizarre, it is true that Xu Jintang's strength has increased dramatically and he has suddenly acquired a green-feathered parrot.

So, excluding all impossibilities, the truth must be as she said.

"What is your current mental strength level?" Miao Ruijia asked Xu Jintang.

"Peak Third Tier."

The air seemed to freeze for a moment, and Luo Yingtong and Miao Ruijia's eyes widened simultaneously.

In just two days, his mental strength level increased by two levels?!

"To have such a wonderful encounter is truly a blessing for you," Miao Ruijia remarked.