Half a day later, the group successfully returned to Shanhai City.
Shanhai City, as the main "vanguard" against Black Star's invasion of Xianxia, had been fortified further.
A constant stream of mechs flew across the sea to the city, delivering engineering supplies and defensive weapons.
Outside the densely packed high-rise buildings, engineering androids and mechs were exceptionally busy reinforcing the exteriors of the towers.
Tall, thick city walls, encircling the city, stretched for a hundred miles, a truly magnificent sight.
In the sky, mechs flew out of the city in formation, carrying out patrol and alert duties.
The entire city was exceptionally busy yet orderly.
Gu Ya led a few people to the helipad on the top floor of the Star Sink Building.
As soon as they exited their mechs,
Zhan Huo Ji personally led his men to greet them.
"Our general has returned!" Zhan Huo Ji laughed heartily from afar.
As soon as they met,
Gu Ya calmly stated, "No need for pleasantries. I possess a great deal of intelligence regarding Black Star's plan to invade Xianxia, some of which is already being secretly implemented."
Zhan Huo Ji followed Gu Ya into the building, his expression serious, and asked, "What do you need us to do?"
At this moment, Gu Ya held no military rank in Xianxia, and Zhan Huo Ji's deferential attitude made his subordinates curious. Who was this young man?
Due to Gu Ya's low profile, many only knew his resounding title, "Unregistered God of War," but had never seen him in person.
Gu Ya continued, "I need to meet with the Supreme Chairman of Xianxia. These matters can only be decided by him."
"Haha! Brother, you mention it, and I almost forgot Xianxia has a Supreme Chairman!" Zhan Huo Ji joked without restraint,
"If you ask me, it's best if you become the Chairman yourself! Hahahaha!"
Gu Ya glanced at him sideways, ignoring the comment, and turned to care for Qiji, "Qiji, you haven't slept for days. Get some proper rest, and take a stroll. You won't have so much leisure time from now on."
Qiji smiled faintly at Gu Ya and nodded, "That's perfect, Brother Gu. I'm going to the hangar to fine-tune my mech. I want to add some of my own... ideas to it."
"Don't overexert yourself!" Gu Ya added as a concern.
After Qiji left, the others followed.
The day had been truly perilous, and now that they were safe, they wanted to relax.
Zhan Huo Ji suddenly spotted a familiar figure at the back of the crowd and called out with uncertainty, "Xiao Wei???"
Zhan Huo Wei froze, quickly lowering her head and quickening her pace!
"Xiao Wei! I'd recognize you even if you were ashes, get over here!"
While calling for Wei to come over, Zhan Huo Ji walked up and grabbed Wei by the back of her collar, swinging her around.
"Hahaha! You've finally come to your senses, little sister! Let your brother hug you!!"
Zhan Huo Ji excitedly hugged Wei tightly,
Wei struggled like a startled fawn, shouting, "Brother, you're hurting me with this hug!!"
Zhan Huo Ji picked Wei up and, turning to Gu Ya with a laugh, said,
"Hahaha! This is our Zhan Huo family's little scientist! We specifically hid her identity to send her to school!
Otherwise, how could she still be working within Black Control if her brother had defected to Xianxia?"
"This is great, staying by my side from now on, I won't have to worry about you constantly!"
With that, Zhan Huo Ji, laughing, slapped Wei's backside twice!!
Gu Ya and the others blushed, frequently averting their gazes!
Wei's face turned even redder. She broke free, delivered a strong kick to Zhan Huo Ji's waist, and ran off, covering her face.
"Uh heh heh, your brother-sister dynamic is quite unique!" Wang Shang Meng said with an awkward laugh.
"Brother Gu! Your bringing Xiao Wei back is a great kindness to me!" Zhan Huo Ji slung an arm around Gu Ya's shoulder.
Gu Ya said coldly, "Let's not waste time with pleasantries. I need you to help me contact the Supreme Chairman of Xianxia and tell him I have important intelligence regarding Black Star.
If you want to preserve Xianxia's peace, contact me proactively."
...
In Xianxia City, the Supreme Chairman of Xianxia was currently in a meeting.
A young officer in a black uniform gently pushed open the conference room door and scurried behind the Supreme Chairman, whispering into his ear.
The Supreme Chairman slightly raised a hand, interrupting the report from below.
After hearing the young officer's words, the Supreme Chairman's expression remained calm, and he fell silent.
The dozen or so people below could all read his inner displeasure from the Supreme Chairman's subtle micro-expressions.
After a long silence, the Supreme Chairman suddenly emitted a helpless chuckle and said softly,
"This Gu Ya, his wings are getting harder and harder."
"He's asking me to beg him, hah."
A civil official below said with a grimace, "Mr. Chairman, while Gu Ya has contributed to Xianxia and possesses extraordinary skills, his disrespect towards you is profound!"
Another senior officer stated, "Indeed, Mr. Chairman. For the dignified head of state to beg a mere fledgling? This is too presumptuous and absurd!"
Yet another officer indignantly declared, "Mr. Chairman, regardless of what Gu Ya wants or says, we shouldn't pay him any mind! Let him go wherever he pleases, is he trying to rebel against us?"
With this officer's "brave direct advice," others also chimed in.
They hadn't even grasped Gu Ya's words yet, but they were desperately siding with the Supreme Chairman.
The Supreme Chairman smiled faintly, tapped his fingers on the table, and said lightly, "Gu Ya said that in fifteen minutes, a Black Star mech brigade will invade the Arid Frontier Warzone to conduct reconnaissance and collect intelligence."
"Gu Ya even provided the specific unit names, commander, operational time, location, and troop deployment."
"What do you think, is it credible?"
As soon as the Supreme Chairman finished speaking,
The people below fell into collective silence,
But immediately, a senior officer from the Arid Frontier Warzone stood up, calmly and confidently stating, "Mr. Chairman, our warzone intelligence bureau has not received any such intelligence! Gu Ya's words are pure nonsense!"
"I believe he wants to create panic and continue to bleed Xianxia dry!"
"I heard that his 'Proletarian Alliance' is very popular among the common people in Wuhe City!"
"This is a public provocation of Xianxia's governing system!"
"An overt act of treason!!"
Upon hearing this, surrounding people showed various expressions.
Some remained silent, observing.
Some felt that a military officer from the Arid Frontier Warzone discussing matters of Wuhe City had a hand that stretched too far!
Even more people strongly agreed.
Some even exclaimed in anger, "This Gu Ya is simply lawless and arrogant!!"
"Our Xianxia is the world's number one power! How can his petty influence shake Xianxia? I think he's delusional!"
"That's right! We have plenty of talent; without him, we can still defeat Black Star!"
"I believe our warzone intelligence bureau. As for that Gu Ya, hehe, a complete fraud! I think, like the Xian family centuries ago, he will eventually bring disaster to Xianxia!"
The Supreme Chairman's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Little Shen, continue with the military finance matter."
The older ginger is indeed spicier. With a simple sentence, the Supreme Chairman suppressed everyone's emotions and brought the work back on track.
"Regarding this year's military finances, internal corruption accounts for one aspect; the larger loopholes are in procurement and supply. Just the construction of Shanhai City alone saw five large companies illegally profiting..."
This financial disciplinary officer spoke earnestly,
Time ticked by,
Suddenly, the conference room door was pushed open, and the young officer in the black uniform from earlier rushed in,
ran behind the Supreme Chairman, and whispered into his ear.
The Supreme Chairman listened, glanced at the time on his wristband, and his expression remained as calm as ever.
However, this time, his micro-expressions had clearly changed.
Everyone quieted down, waiting for the Supreme Chairman to speak.
The Supreme Chairman slowly took off his glasses and placed them on the table,
saying lightly, "A few minutes ago, Black Star invaded the Arid Frontier. The timing was exactly fifteen minutes."
Another simple sentence left everyone below squirming.
Everyone felt their faces being slapped painfully.
The officer from the Arid Frontier Warzone, in particular, stumbled and fell under the table!
"Warzone Intelligence Bureau?" the Supreme Chairman said calmly, shaking his head.
This officer, who had collapsed from shock, was soon carried out of the conference room.
The Supreme Chairman tapped the table and said plainly, "Civil officials dismissed, military officers remain. Connect me to the commanders of all major warzones."
"And also..."
"Connect to Shanhai City."
"Let us have a meeting with that 'fledgling' you all speak of."