"Such an old diehard, it's really too easy to just kill him."

Shen Wuxiang's gaze passed through the pavilion's open window, looking at the heavy, lingering mist in the mountain stream.

"Scrap metal can still sell for a few bucks, better keep it, might be useful in the future."

"Yes."

"Has Xing Lan gone to the Cave Prison?"

"Yes," Chang Zhengxin spoke up, "he took that couple away."

"Whether to transform into a dragon or forever remain a little cricket in his own vegetable garden... it all hinges on this moment."

This is a topic Chang Zhengxin dared not engage in.

To the outside world, Shen Xinglan was already excellent enough.

One could call him a prodigy.

However, his grandfather seems to have never been satisfied.

Such deep love and high expectations.

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Feng City.

Under the escort of Feng City Lord Xie Anlin, City Defense General Murong Wudao, and a group of military-political officials, a Star Disc with Mo Family's totem painted on its surface slowly descended.

The Mo Family's totem is depicted as a standing person connecting the sky, symbolizing star chasing and communication with the universe.

It looks a bit like the backdrop image of a real-time communication software before the great catastrophe.

Research indicates that Mo Zi was from the Black Clan, which uses 'black' as its totem; the clan's branch Jin Clan, with the totem 'Jin', is also depicted as a standing person connecting the sky, tasked with the role of 'Sky Communicator'. This aligns with Mo Zi's religious-tinged moral declarations and his pondering and exploration of the universe's nature.

Well, in later generations, they're also referred to as 'Traversers'.

The hatch opened, and the rotating stairs naturally descended.

A group appeared at the cabin entrance, led by a young man dressed in white casual attire with a baseball cap.

The man appears to be in his twenties, delicate and handsome, with a tall posture.

Because of his excessively fair skin, he looks somewhat like a girl.

He is Mo Family's genius Mechanic, Mo Qingfeng.

Behind him is a group wearing black robes with a silver-lined 'Mo' character on their chest, Mo Family's intellectual cohort.

These people are male and female, old and young, but all have serious expressions and speak with restraint.

Just like the mecha and numbers they produce, cold.

"Mr. Qingfeng, after years apart, your grace remains unchanged." Feng City Lord Xie Anlin quickly walked over, extending both hands towards Mo Qingfeng from afar: "I represent Feng City to welcome your arrival."

Mo Qingfeng shook hands with Xie Anlin, blushing slightly, appearing somewhat embarrassed: "The City Lord is too kind."

Clearly not someone adept at interacting with people.

"With Mr. Qingfeng here, Feng City is safe and sound." Xie Anlin said cheerfully, continuing to express his warm enthusiasm.

"That's not necessarily true..." Mo Qingfeng shook his head, seriously saying: "They also have formidable figures... Lu Siyu... even if I encounter her, I may not necessarily win."

"..."

The entire crowd was silent.

What do you mean by this?

You're undermining the morale in public?

Of course, Xie Anlin knows the other side has formidable figures, also aware that there's no war with a guaranteed victory...

He said this to stabilize the morale, letting the present military-political officials and guard entourage know that Mo Family is here, and this battle will be won.

After all, Feng City's previous experiences were truly terrifying.

The Xuanwu Defense Shield was actually dismantled from within...

If such an incident happens to Feng City, who could bear it?

If the defense system collapses, it relies on the city's artillery and flesh and blood, which means casualties.

Therefore, recently, fear has spread within Feng City, as everyone's worried about a potential enemy surprise attack at any moment.

Ordinary citizens are somewhat better off; instead, officials face dire circumstances.

If failure occurs... won't they just have to defect?

But aren't you being too honest?

Is it appropriate to say such words openly?

Seeing Xie Anlin's shocked and stiff smile, Murong Wudao sighed softly, stepping forward to mediate: "How could it be? Mo Family's Mechanical Techniques are the best in the world."

"Mr. Qingfeng is also the most outstanding among Mo Family's younger generation. With you personally leading the team to guard Feng City, Feng City will certainly be as stable as Mount Tai."

Other officials also came to their senses, chiming in:

"Yes, yes, precisely. With Mr. Qingfeng personally here, how could there be any security issues?"

"This time, we're calculating with intent against unintent, even if they use every military tactic, they won't be able to create a gap."

"Those are mere chickens and dogs... how could they be a match for Mr. Qingfeng? Feng City is not Red Moon City..."

"I've heard Red Moon City initially intended to defect... which is why the defense shield was easily dismantled, simply an inside job..."

"I see... that's what I thought... "

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Xie Anlin invited Mo Qingfeng and others into the City Lord Mansion, and members of Mo Family were brought into the confidential room for system maintenance and upgrades.

Xie Anlin, Murong Wudao, and others then accompanied Mo Qingfeng for a chat, Xie Anlin looked at Mo Qingfeng, asking: "Mr. Qingfeng, would you like something to drink?"

"Coffee." Mo Qingfeng spoke up, "Coffee to stay awake."

"I understand. Completely understand. You brain laborers all like drink this." Xie Anlin said with a smile: "We old folks still prefer tea, calming the mind and reducing the fire. One sip, and it feels like the day wasn't wasted."

Mo Qingfeng smiled, not responding.

He likes coffee simply for its aroma, and the caffeine genuinely helps keep the mind alert.

They, night owls, are accustomed to drinking, not holding profound life insights.

Xie Anlin had the secretary bring coffee, then looked at Mo Qingfeng, saying: "Mr. Qingfeng, now there's no outsiders in the room... do you think this time, we have how much chance of winning?"

Mo Qingfeng paused, then spoke: "About forty percent."

"..."

Xie Anlin felt a sharp jolt in his heart, saying: "Forty percent? Doesn't that mean there's still a significant chance that the enemy will break the protective shield?"

"Yes, I've mentioned that Lu Siyu and their Heavenly Mechanism Research Institute are formidable opponents." Mo Qingfeng replied truthfully: "However, I've brought experts from Mo Family's Tongtian Institute, they're already upgrading and strengthening the Xuanwu system... this adds another ten percent chance."

"After the upgrade and reinforcement, how much chance could there be?"

"Fifty percent."

"..."

A fifty-fifty chance?

Victory unknown?

Xie Anlin still couldn't relax, urgently asked: "Is there any way to enhance a ten percent or twenty percent more?"

"No." Mo Qingfeng shook his head, saying: "The City Lord said it himself, there's no outsiders in the room, so I'll honestly answer..."

"Network warfare is crueler than real-world warfare, one wrong move can lose the entire game."

"A single code or symbol error could possibly lose everything."

"Facing opponents like Lu Siyu, I am not afraid; however, I have no absolute certainty in defeating her."

"Therefore, how the battle turns out... it depends on the actual fight, showing wisdom and courage with unique tactics."

"Understood." Xie Anlin nodded repeatedly, saying: "You say this... now I understand."

He didn't understand.

Even thinking inside, if Mo Family could send more experts?

Sending one of their elders, Mo Wu or Mo Di, over...

Of course, these words are absolutely unwise to speak out.

They could severely offend people.

Should Mo Qingfeng leave angrily, and Mo Family not sending other experts, Feng City would face a dire situation.

Deputy Zhao Zisong seeing Xie Anlin's worried expression, spoke to comfort: "City Lord, don't worry too much, perhaps... they dare not attack Feng City?"

Feng City not only has an army but also a massive navy.

Liyu Port can continually transport troops here...

If they attack Feng City, isn't it like lighting a lantern at a toilet?

Looking for death!

We know Feng City's advantages, doesn't the enemy know?

Xie Anlin sighed deeply, speaking: "You don't understand Tang Fei, don't know his style of action. Based on his nature, he will surely attack our Feng City."

"If I were Tang Fei... I'd also find any way to capture Feng City."

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The previous Dushan Army only had a battle flag, with no totem.

After Shen Qingping became the new Dushan Army General, he conducted large-scale reorganization of the Dushan Army, coincidentally asking Tang Fei to choose a totem for them.

Tang Fei chose a tiger.

Tiger being the king of all beasts, hoping they can be true kings on the battlefield as well.

Well, Sky Wolf Army General Qin Jianyi wasn't happy to hear this...

In a starship painted with giant tigers, Tang Fei stood behind Lu Siyu, asking: "Ready?"

"Ready." Lu Siyu rubbed her hands eagerly, full of battle spirit.

Pausing, she said somewhat disdainfully: "Don't always stand behind others, alright?"

"..."

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