Late at night.

Lin Jingxuan was awakened by the urgent ringing of the communication device.

Usually, a call at this time is never a good sign.

Is the Longevity Company causing a large-scale disturbance under the cover of night again?

Or is there an energy supply issue failing to meet normal demands somewhere?

Or perhaps an array somewhere has ceased operation?

Lin Jingxuan sat up, several thoughts flashing through his mind, he rubbed his temples and answered the communicator.

"This is Lin Jingxuan."

"What did you say?!"

"Alright, I'm on my way now!"

The fatigue and weariness on his face had instantly vanished after receiving the call.

He dressed as quickly as possible, pushed open the door, and dashed out into the snowstorm, invigorated.

...

In the pink room of a girl.

Li Lingzhen clung to Xia Youwei like an octopus.

The two of them were tightly wrapped in a thick quilt.

The "Main Palace Lady" was having a terrifying nightmare, entangled by a giant octopus and struggling desperately.

The octopus's tentacles were extremely troublesome, binding her tightly, leaving no room for escape.

Li Lingzhen, lost in her dream, unconsciously let out a goofy laugh, drool trickling down to Xia Youwei's neck.

"Ah! The slime of octopus tentacles, how disgusting!" Xia Youwei felt a cold sensation on her neck and woke up in shock.

"Youwei, don't hog the quilt!" Li Lingzhen mumbled.

"You're letting all the warmth out."

"Lingzhen, why are you climbing onto me, move your paws away!"

"I won't!"

The two murmured a few more words before drowsily falling back asleep.

Missing Gongyang Jin for the Nth day.

When the three of them used to sleep together, they hugged Gongyang Jin, one on each side, and it couldn't have been warmer.

Just then, the bedside communicator suddenly rang.

Half-asleep, Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen argued about who should answer it, but the "Main Palace Lady" finally gave in and answered the communicator in her hand.

"Hello, who is this?"

"What!"

Xia Youwei suddenly became fully awake, throwing off the quilt and sitting up on the bed.

"Xia Youwei!" Li Lingzhen shivered as she suddenly lost the quilt.

"Can't we sleep? I have to keep drafting tomorrow, and I haven't had inspiration lately."

"Sleep? No way, Ah Zhan is back!"

As Xia Youwei spoke, she took off her warm pajamas and started dressing.

Li Lingzhen was momentarily stunned.

She hadn't quite processed it.

"W-What did you say?"

"Ah Zhan is back, your source of inspiration, is back!" Xia Youwei raised her voice.

Upon hearing this, Li Lingzhen screamed and jumped out of bed, rushing outside in sheer excitement.

"Lingzhen! You fool, put on some clothes!"

...

In the icy and snowy landscape.

There stood a lifelike snowman.

Its figure was indistinguishable from a human, completely covered in snow, with the falling snow piling up high.

Suddenly, the sound of a communicator abruptly rang.

Rumble.

Rumble.

From the seemingly lifeless snowman, a tremendous heartbeat emanated, roaring like an emperor's engine.

A tall man with only one arm slowly emerged from the snow heap.

Blood energy radiated faintly from his entire being, the surging movement indicating his mood wasn't too good.

"I'm in the midst of seeking life and death extinction, trying to break through to Tier Nine. If what you're saying isn't urgent, I will find you and have a good spar."

Wei Qing's voice was filled with a fighting spirit.

"Han Zhan is back."

The voice from the communicator came through.

In his excitement, Wei Qing crushed the communicator with too much force, eliciting a pitiful "crack."

But Wei Qing didn't care. In a great mood, he walked out into the heavy snow with large steps.

That night, many were destined to be sleepless.

...

The conference room was brightly lit.

The people who rushed over after hearing the news saw Han Zhan, who had been missing for over a month.

Seeing that it was really him, the weight lifted off everyone's hearts.

"It's good to have you back." Lin Jingxuan nodded, his expression mostly calm.

Wei Qing, on the other hand, laughed heartily, hugging Han Zhan with one arm and slapped his back vigorously.

"Good young man, we saw what you did in Titan City. Well done!"

Han Zhan winced from Wei Qing's enthusiastic patting.

He marveled at Wei Qing, asking, "Senior Brother, have you gotten stronger again?"

Wei Qing shook his head nonchalantly, "I'm still a chance away from Tier Nine."

With their senior brother present, Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen were more reserved in expressing their longing.

However, Li Lingzhen was surprised and pleased to see Shang Siteng.

The two had been close friends since childhood, and Li Lingzhen had once quarreled fiercely with her grandfather Li Shutong over refusing to help Shang Siteng.

After so long, there was naturally much to say.

Yet neither spoke, instead silently watching Han Zhan.

Han Zhan didn't mince words, cleared his throat, and then straightforwardly placed the Sumeru Ring on the table.

"Inside here are the Energy Bricks."

The mention of Energy Bricks caused everyone's breath to quicken.

North County was in dire need of Energy Bricks!

This was the primary purpose of Han Zhan's southern journey.

"How many are there?" Lin Jingxuan adjusted his glasses, his usual calm demeanor slightly betraying his anticipation.

"A warehouse full," Han Zhan replied.

Lin Jingxuan nodded, not surprised by the outcome.

"Considering how well-guarded Titan City is, seizing a warehouse of Energy Bricks from there is no easy feat."

"With these Energy Bricks, we can at least ensure all ordinary people can survive this winter."

Before Lin Jingxuan could finish, Han Zhan interrupted.

"Second Senior Brother, when I said a warehouse, I meant the largest warehouse in all of Great Xia."

Lin Jingxuan's hand trembled fiercely.

The largest warehouse in Great Xia, if filled with Energy Bricks, could supply energy for the entire Great Xia for five years.

Lin Jingxuan's gaze fixated on the black ring on the table.

He knew Han Zhan wouldn't lie about such a matter.

Wei Qing excitedly slapped the table and stood up.

"Well done! Han Zhan, well done!"

"Hahaha, this way, the energy problem in Great Xia is completely resolved!"

For the first time, Wei Qing's loud exclamations weren't stopped by Lin Jingxuan. He nodded, agreeing with Wei Qing's statement.

"I'll call now to have this critical shipment of energy allocated to the cities, allowing them to resume normal energy supply starting tomorrow!"

Just as Lin Jingxuan was about to reach out to contact his subordinates, Han Zhan stopped him once more.

"Second Senior Brother, hold on a moment."

"This wasn't the only gain from my southern trip."

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