Making Connections!

"Mom and Dad, we're going out."

At the entrance of the Cao Family's shelter, Cao Fengqi called out to his parents with a broad smile.

"You bastard, I hope you become impotent."

"..."

Wang Zhixue, standing to the side, straightened her clothes, muttering Curse under her breath.

"They're gone!"

Cao Fengqi patted her head speechlessly and smiled.

Wang Zhiyan, standing to the side, helplessly took her sister's arm and glared at him.

"Hey-hey."

Cao Fengqi smiled, looking at the Wang Zhiyan sisters today, and was also in a good mood.

The two sisters had long, flowing hair that cascaded over their shoulders, and matching white robes that lightly draped their figures, the hems embroidered with cyan spiritual patterns that swayed gently in the breeze.

The older sister has gentle features and clear, still eyes; the younger sister is clever and lively, with a playful glint in her eyes.

Most importantly, they look very similar.

Sisters are always a plus, no matter the era.

"Lieutenant General Cao, ladies, please be seated. We are about to depart."

Once inside the car, the driver addressed Cao Fengqi and his companions respectfully.

"Good!"

Cao Fengqi and asked, "Where are we going now?"

"Lieutenant General Cao, Capital Land of Shelter."

The driver reported, "Our current location in Capital Land of Shelter is connected to the Fifth Land of Shelter; it's only a forty-minute drive away."

"From now on, when all the people of the Great Xia are gathered in one area, it will probably take one or two hours to get from the left to the right."

"We need to build a car as soon as possible. Hmm, a flying vehicle would be best, so we can use it even in the Lost Land."

Cao Fengqi thought to himself.

The forty-minute journey passed quickly as the three chatted casually.

"Wow, this place is so luxurious?"

When the vehicle stopped, Cao Fengqi looked at the surrounding buildings with a surprised expression.

The surroundings look even more luxurious than before the apocalypse.

Buildings crafted from extraordinary metals gleamed with a shimmering light; their bizarre shapes blended the supernatural with science fiction.

Wow, shopping malls, restaurants, luxury car dealerships? And all kinds of clothing stores?

Wang Zhixue also looked around in surprise, feeling like a country bumpkin visiting a manor.

They definitely felt that way.

"So this is Capital. All these shops moved here when the city relocated."

The situation in Capital is indeed incomparable to that in the Tianbei Base City.

At least in Tianbei, there are no such luxurious commercial complexes.

"Zhiyan Zhixue."

"Hello, Lieutenant General Cao."

Just then, a woman who looked to be in her forties walked over and greeted them with a smile.

Beside him were five or six other people, their eyes darting around as they sized Cao Fengqi.

"Senior sister!" "Senior sister!"

Wang Zhiyan and the others greeted the woman with smiles when they saw her.

Cao Fengqi looked at the woman, and after a moment's recollection, he did indeed have a vague recollection of her.

Yesterday, there were over four hundred members of the Great Xia Generals Council, including over one hundred women, and a dozen or so of relatively strong ones, whom he vaguely remembered.

"Senior Sister He."

Cao Fengqi already knew this senior sister's name from Zhiyan and the others, so he politely greeted her, "Thank you so much Senior Sister He, for taking care of Zhiyan and the others during this time."

"Hehe, it's an honor to be called 'senior sister' by Lieutenant General Cao."

A broad smile spread across the woman's face.

The youngest middle-aged man in the Great Xia not only had a higher military rank than himself, but the strength he displayed yesterday had also shocked the entire audience.

Even some generals wouldn't dare say they could be his match.

He is not only one of the top Artifact Refiner in the Great Xia Dynasty, but also the strongest expert in the Great Xia Dynasty at present.

"These two girls, Zhiyan Zhixue, are the most talented in our Twin Star Sect. It's an honor for us to meet them."

She continued very politely.

"Hehe."

Cao Fengqi smiled; everyone loves to hear nice words, and he was no exception.

The Major General He in front of him was his wife's senior, so it was normal for him to address her as "senior sister."

"Lieutenant General Cao, please come with us. Major General Yin, who is also the wife of our senior brother of the Twin Star Sect, runs a teahouse here and sells some Lost Land pastries. Let's go and have a seat."

Major General He gestured.

"Okay, Senior Sister He, you can make the arrangements."

Cao Fengqi, looked around, and said, "Senior Sister He, things are quite luxurious here in the capital."

"This area is called the Dragon Ascension Commercial District. It was jointly developed by several generals in Capital, and it's now the largest and most prosperous area in Capital."

"There are all sorts of shops inside, and the goods are dazzlingly diverse; they have everything."

"I can show you around later, Lieutenant General Cao."

Major General He led them inside as he walked.

Although the surrounding buildings have a futuristic feel, the tallest of them is only twenty meters high, and there are no particularly tall buildings.

Soon, they arrived at a teahouse with equally luxurious decor.

"Lieutenant General Cao, welcome, welcome."

A middle-aged couple arrived and greeted them just as warmly.

Cao Fengqi politely greeted, "Senior Brother Yin."

"Lieutenant General Cao is truly a promising young man, worthy of being called the most outstanding son of heaven in our Great Xia."

The wife standing next to Major General Yin also offered a compliment.

After exchanging a few polite words, everyone headed towards a private room on the second floor. Inside, some high-quality tea and special pastries had already been prepared.

"Senior Sister He, Senior Brother Yin, if there's anything the Twin Star Sect needs in the future, please let me know."

"If I can help, I won't refuse, especially when it comes to weapon crafting."

Cao Fengqi talked with them for a long time before finally speaking.

"This..."

His words made the two pause and exchange a glance.

Cao Fengqi smiled when he saw this. Actually, he had some suspicions since Zhiyan and the others said that their senior sister wanted to see him.

The other party wanted to befriend him, and the reason for this was naturally related to weapon forging.

He wasn't displeased; only by helping each other can one become friends.

Of course, Cao Fengqi doesn't need to befriend them given his strength, but he still has the connection with Zhiyan and the others.

"Lieutenant General Cao, we do have a personal motive for wanting to get to know you. We do indeed want your help in forging some weapons, because you are one of the top Artifact Refiner in the entire Great Xia Dynasty."

Major General He made no further attempt to conceal it.

They originally thought they would ask for help after having several more meals together, since asking for help right away would make them seem too snobbish.

Especially after witnessing his abilities.

But since this person has already spoken, it's not good for them to hide it.

"We won't let Lieutenant General Cao forge weapons for us for nothing; we will offer a reward that is sufficiently sincere."

Major General Yin spoke up from the side.

"It's nothing, forget about the reward, just please take good care of Zhiyan and the others."

Cao Fengqi shook his head indifferently.