1TL: Here’s the part 2, Enjoy! 🤗He felt the man quickly catch up, as if wanting to say something but hesitating. Pretending not to notice, he pointed ahead and said, “That’s the dorm where my mother and I live now.”
As always, in the dorm, Xu Yin’s mother sat in the living room, her eyes vacant, gently swaying, muttering meaningless words.
Huo Lingqi murmured, “Did she become like this after coming here?”
“Not exactly,” Xu Yin sighed lightly. “It only started after my dad was locked up…”
Xu Yin’s mother had initially fallen ill and was sent to the hospital.
After waking up in the hospital, she began showing signs of mental instability, which had been a sign even then.
Xu Yin stepped forward, supporting his mother to stand.
Xu Yin’s mother looked at him faintly in a daze.
Xu Yin softly coaxed, “How about you go back to your room and rest?”
Xu Mu stared blankly for a while, then slowly stood up, her head lowered, dragging her feet as Xu Yin guided her into the room.
Once inside, Xu Yin used his water-based ability to quietly clean Xu Mu up before stepping out and closing the door behind him.
Huo Lingqi stood in the living room the whole time. When Xu Yin came out, he said, “She’ll be fine.”
Xu Yin glanced at him.
The man looked at him, softly promising, “Everything will be fine.”
Xu Yin smiled faintly. “Mm, I believe you.”
The next day, everyone knew that Yue Ming had been arrested, and Huo Lingqi had taken control of the planet!
Most of the criminals on the planet feared Huo Lingqi. Although there were many good people in the mining area where Xu Yin worked, this was still an exiled planet.
Naturally, the majority of the people on a exiled planet were those who had actually committed crimes.
When these people saw Huo Lingqi, it was like a mouse seeing a cat—they wished they could shrink away and hide.
On the other hand, there were some who had undergone long-term education and truly repented, as well as the children of criminals, who were born on this planet and had nowhere else to go, so they stayed.
In Xu Yin’s mining area, most people belonged to this category.
For these people, it was the first time they had seen a true five-star general. They were full of curiosity and, during breaks from work, tried to sneak peeks to get a glimpse of him and broaden their experience. However, before they could look for long, Xiao Jiu and the others waved them over and asked about the space tunnel in the scrapyard.
But to this, they had no clue.
When they saw Lu Yuan helping in Huo Lingqi’s army, they felt quite pleased.
They could somewhat guess what Lu Yuan and the others had gone through, and genuinely felt that they didn’t belong on this planet. Being able to work under General Huo was a good opportunity for them.
They quietly whispered among themselves, “The whole family being exiled was already absurd…”
Exiling entire families had long been proposed for abolition but had been delayed due to various reasons. And because this punishment was unreasonable, it had rarely been applied before.
Yet now, under the current Xingyun Council, they directly exiled entire families all at once!
Of course, they didn’t dare to say this openly.
But while they didn’t dare, Xiao Jiu and the others did. They happened to overhear and, as they smoked, commented, “It was already outrageous. Don’t worry, even if they drag their feet, it’s coming to an end. What needs to be dealt with, will be dealt with.”
Because of their attitude, when noon came, and Huo Lingqi’s two teams arrived along with a group from the main star system, many people quietly anticipated some drama.
Huo Lingqi’s two teams, having just cleared the battlefield, directly came through the space tunnel, making their arrival especially convenient. They arrived with a kind of energy as if they were ready to dive into another round of action, looking energetic and vigorous.
As for the group from the main star system…
After finishing his lunch, Xu Yin arrived at the administrative building and ran into Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing downstairs.
The two of them were taken aback when they saw Xu Yin, seemingly surprised that they would encounter him as soon as they arrived on the planet.
However, contrary to what they had imagined, after a month of exile, Xu Yin showed no signs of languishing or despair. In fact, his mental state seemed even better than before, and he looked… drastically different.
Xue Yuanqing was a bit surprised. After coming to his senses, he quickly adjusted his expression and said warmly, “Xu Yin, it’s been a while.”
Ming Yi’s gaze also lingered on Xu Yin’s face with a look of surprise, then he gently asked in a tone that carried a complex undercurrent, “Are you… doing well?”
Xu Yin’s response was a simple, “?”
It was as though the two of them had completely forgotten Xu Yin’s identity as a criminal, an identity that had been handed down by none other than their fathers. Ming Yi’s father was one of the leaders of the Xingyu Council, and Xue Yuanqing’s father was also one of them.
Their acting skills were impressive.
Xu Yin regarded them with an expression as if observing street performers, a faint smile tugging at his lips as he walked past them and into the administrative building.
This reaction instantly froze Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing!
What kind of look was that?
Xue Yuanqing felt a bit embarrassed, and Ming Yi was also taken aback.
How could Xu Yin react like this? Every time he saw them together before, he would either try to insert himself into the situation or throw a little tantrum. Was it because he was holding a grudge now?
If he was holding a grudge… Well, that would be understandable.
Ming Yi cleared his throat and said to Xue Yuanqing, “Don’t mind it. Let’s head up first.”
Xue Yuanqing nodded with a serious expression.
Xu Yin walked towards the door of Yue Ming’s—no, it should be said, the door to Huo Lingqi’s office. When Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing saw him about to knock, they quickened their pace to catch up.
Ming Yi blocked Xu Yin’s path, saying, “Xu Yin, sorry, Yuanqing and I are here on a mission. We need to speak with General Huo. If you have something to say, can you wait until later?”
Xu Yin glanced at him but didn’t reply. With a teasing smile, he raised his hand and knocked gently on the door, two light raps.
Seeing that Xu Yin didn’t acknowledge him, Ming Yi’s face darkened.
The door opened, revealing Xiao Jiu. He didn’t have time to greet Xu Yin before noticing Xue Yuanqing and Ming Yi. His expression shifted instantly, and he greeted them with a playful, mocking tone, “Oh, you’re quicker than I expected. Out with the royal guards already, huh?”
Though both Xue Yuanqing and Ming Yi had entered the military, they hadn’t yet fully graduated from the military academy. For them to come here as representatives, accompanied by people, was a clear indication of how much confidence their fathers had in their abilities. It felt like they had sent their “heirs” for the task.
Xiao Jiu’s tone was sharp and sarcastic, and both Xue Yuanqing and Ming Yi were a little thrown off, though they kept their composure, mindful of their status.
Ming Yi cleared his throat, about to speak, when his eyes met Huo Lingqi, who had just lifted his gaze from the paperwork.
Upon seeing him, Huo Lingqi’s face visibly darkened by several shades. He immediately recalled the conversation he had with Xu Yin last night.
Ming Yi was puzzled. “General Huo—?”
Before he could finish, Ming Yi reached out as if to push Xu Yin aside, but at that exact moment, Huo Lingqi, with a cold, black expression, spoke icily, “Xiao Jiu.”
Xiao Jiu reacted swiftly, grabbing Ming Yi’s hand. The strength of a real battlefield veteran was not something a military academy student could compare to. Ming Yi, with his hand firmly gripped, turned pale. Then, Xiao Jiu forcefully shoved him back two steps.
Ming Yi, taken aback, exclaimed, “What are you doing?”
“Don’t you know the rules of who came first?” Xiao Jiu casually moved aside, gesturing for Xu Yin to enter.
Xu Yin smiled and walked in leisurely.
Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing stood stunned, their faces darkening with anger and frustration.
Xue Yuanqing quickly composed himself and turned to Huo Lingqi with a serious expression, addressing him directly, “General, we’re here on official business. Shouldn’t we sit down and discuss this matter right now?”
“Such as?” Huo Lingqi leaned back in his chair, staring coldly at Xue Yuanqing.
A chill ran down Xue Yuanqing’s spine, but he gritted his teeth and pressed on, “For example… the matter of the space tunnel, or… the fact that you’ve accepted criminals into your army.”
“Seems like you two know everything already,” Xiao Jiu sneered.
Of course, they had already anticipated this situation.
Huo Lingqi, however, coldly responded, “Why should I discuss these matters with you?”
Xue Yuanqing was taken aback. “What?”
“Have you been on the battlefield? Have you killed any evolved beasts? Do you know their tactics in real combat? What do you actually know?” Huo Lingqi said, each word heavy with disdain. “Why would I discuss these things with you two children?”
Instantly, Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing’s faces turned a deep red, a mix of embarrassment and anger.
It was blatant contempt and disregard!
They were only seven years younger than Ho Lingqi! How could they be called children?
Xiao Jiu chuckled. “If you want to participate, we can still waste time teaching you kids, but now’s not the time for lessons. If you’re so eager, why don’t you just lend us your two teams? Let them follow our boss’s orders, and we’ll be done with it.”
Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing were speechless.
It was getting more absurd by the minute! The reason they came here was to keep Huo Lingqi in check.
Ming Yi gritted his teeth and said, “General Huo, isn’t what you’re doing here a bit too much?”
Xiao Jiu grinned. “Oh? Is this a warning about exile?”
In just a short span of time, Ming Yi could no longer contain his frustration and shouted, “Can you stop interrupting when we’re talking to General Huo?!”
The moment the words left his mouth, Xiao Jiu’s smile immediately turned cold.
“Who do you think you are?” Xiao Jiu took a step forward, closing the distance until he was almost nose-to-nose with Ming Yi. As he looked into Ming Yi’s terrified eyes, a chilling murderous intent radiated from him.
“You’re just a brat, playing with an army your dad gave you. You think you’re important? The space tunnel in the scrapyard is still open. If you’re so eager for some action, I can toss you straight into the battlefield.”
Ming Yi’s eyes widened in shock, stumbling back, gasping for air, his body trembling with a mix of anger and fear.
Xue Yuanqing’s spine went cold with sweat. They had never expected to be treated this way. As representatives of Xingyun Council, they hadn’t anticipated such arrogance and disdain from Ho Lingqi and his subordinates.
This was… as if the Xingyun Council meant nothing to them!
Swallowing hard, Xue Yuanqing spoke up, trying to salvage some dignity, “General Huo, with this attitude, do you know what will happen if I report this to the Xingyun Council?”
Huo Lingqi’s cold gaze never left him as he replied, “Feel free to try.”
Xue Yuanqing was stunned. This was not the reaction he expected! None of their prepared speeches seemed to matter at all.
Xiao Jiu, standing with his hands on his hips, grinned. “Boss, should I just toss them into the space tunnel? A minute on the battlefield will teach them more than half a year at military school, don’t you think?”
Huo Lingqi’s face was still cold. Just as he was about to speak, Xu Yin walked over and touched his hand.
Huo Lingqi: “!”
“…” He glanced at Xu Yin’s hand and said with his mouth, “You’re right.”
Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing: “?! We didn’t come here for this.”
Xiao Jiu: “Hah? Don’t you want to help us? Then you’d better familiarize yourselves with the evolutionary beasts first. How can you get to know them without going to the battlefield? Talking theory is useless!”
Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing: “No! General Huo!”
Xiao Jiu: “Come on, boss, let me take them away first!”
Xu Yin raised Huo Lingqi’s hand.
Huo Lingqi’s face turned red rapidly. He glanced at his hand, then at Xu Yin’s hand, and said, “You’re right.”
Ming Yi and Xue Yuanqing: “??!”
Where are you looking?!
You didn’t hear what your subordinate just said, did you?!
The two were dragged away by the incredibly strong Xiao Jiu.
The office door was closed.
And Xu Yin fully grasped Huo Lingqi’s hand.
Huo Lingqi looked up at him, his gaze intense, his heart racing.
Xu Yin smiled lightly, “They’re too noisy. Let’s talk about something else, General.”
Huo Lingqi whispered, “What?”
Xu Yin smiled gently and said, “It’s about what I forgot to mention yesterday—breaking through mental power.”
