Chapter 474: Chapter 296: It’s Decided

The Alliance Leader forgot him again.

WHIMPER WHIMPER WHIMPER...

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「Divine Strategy Alliance Temporary Headquarters」

Luo Sen finished his bowl of fish-fragrant pork over rice, let out a long sigh, and looked at Vice Alliance Leader Samika, who was standing before a large screen. "Why do you keep staring at me?"

"Ah, it’s nothing..."

Samika swallowed hard. "I was just under the impression that you usually ate nutrient paste. I thought you didn’t like normal food..."

"That’s just a way to save time. When time permits, who wouldn’t prefer a real meal?"

Luo Sen grinned, tossing his empty food container aside. "The analysis results are out, I assume? What’s the verdict?"

"It’s just as you predicted. Ever since Su Zhi left, the constantly active Earth and Gold Element Energy beneath Hundred Rivers has suddenly stabilized. This is the first time anything like this has happened since we developed seismic monitoring technology at the end of the Classical Era."

Samika broke out in a cold sweat as he stared at the data on the large screen.

"This wave pattern... it’s almost as if... some massive Exotic Beast is slowly dying."

"You can drop the ’almost as if.’"

Luo Sen said calmly, "Remember what Su Zhi said about the ’Earthquake Beast’ he encountered in the Secret Realm?

"The Earthquake Beast was a creature brought to life by the Disaster White Tiger using a Power Fragment from Emperor Heng. It was, in essence, a derivative of Emperor Heng’s Power. When that Power dissipates, the Earthquake Beast loses the foundation of its existence, regardless of whether it’s in the Secret Realm or the Current World."

Samika froze, looking at him in astonishment. "Are... are you saying that beneath Hundred Rivers..."

"Post a notice on the Seismological Bureau’s official website tomorrow. From now on, Hundred Rivers will no longer have earthquakes. Because it’s already dead."

"...Yes, sir!"

Samika nodded vigorously, his body trembling with excitement.

"Then, what about the Talal Desert? That project has been on hold for a long time, and the related facilities are likely deteriorating. Inspections and repairs will take a considerable amount of time."

"There’s no rush on that. We don’t need to restart it just yet."

Samika said, "Understood. Also, the situation in Talal has always been unstable. The drug cartels active in the desert have long shown signs of colluding with the Abyssal, and in recent years, they’ve even extended their reach into the Southern Border. If they try to cause trouble for us..."

"Don’t worry about that. I’ve already spoken with the Alliance Leader of the Holy Order Alliance. She will be traveling with Su Zhi. All we need to do now is prepare the relevant materials and send them to the Holy Order Alliance."

"Yes, sir!" Samika hurried off to get to work.

Luo Sen gazed out the window in a particular direction, his eyes filled with a profound, distant look.

’Whether he realizes it or not, he’s ended the suffering of an entire land and brought ’that day’ even closer. I truly wonder, just how far will he go?’

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"WOOF WOOF!"

Yu Bao clung tightly to Su Zhi’s thigh, making it impossible for him to take a single step.

"Alright, alright, Master Yu, stop nagging... I’ll listen to you, isn’t that enough?"

"PANT PANT!"

Exasperated, Su Zhi stood up and cupped Yu Bao’s head in his hands.

’Damn it.’

’Who’s the Pet Beast here?!’

This time, Su Zhi ruffled his fur with extra force, as if trying to rub his head right off, clearly venting some of his frustration.

But in the end, Yu Bao just wore a look of pure bliss, while Su Zhi was the one left drenched in sweat, nearly exhausting himself to death.

’After all, how could a puny Beast Tamer possibly out-last a Pet Beast in a head-ruffling contest...’

"Pfft." Shao Ya covered her mouth, trying to stifle a laugh. "That’s just Yu Bao’s way of showing how much he likes you! See, he’s the same way with Xiaoyue!"

"Meeeoow," came the reply from Xiaoyue, who had been on the receiving end of similar affection. It expressionlessly scooted a little further away, tucking its paws under its chest.

He had been quite worried about the dumb little dog, but now that he saw Yu Bao was fine, he felt a twinge of regret for worrying. It was a conflicting feeling.

Su Zhi pressed his lips together.

’Affection, my ass. That little freeloader is just hungry for my stat points. Once you’re done upgrading him, he acts all nonchalant and just ditches you.’

’What a player.’

Shao Ya waved her phone. "Su Baby, I already bought your ticket home! Your flight is tomorrow afternoon, and you’ll get to Huai City by night. We’re going to bed now, we’re in tent number 21..."

"You’re not sleeping yet."

Su Zhi grabbed her by the wrist.

Shao Ya, who had been about to stand, was pulled back down, landing perfectly in his arms. Her azure eyes widened slightly.

Of course, she was a Beast Tamer. How could she have been pulled over so easily? Clearly, she hadn’t been resisting much.

But Su Zhi’s expression was stern.

"How did you get to Hundred Rivers?"

"Umm..." The girl’s eyes darted playfully. "I flew here, of course."

"Hnnngh!" a pained voice came from the side. It was Xiaolan.

She was currently being sat on by Shan Bao, and the pressure was immense.

"Xiaolan already told me everything. She used her Skills to bring you here. And after you arrived, you didn’t even contact the disaster relief team—you just went straight into the ruins."

"Oops." Shao Ya lowered her head, nervously poking her fingers together. "I was wrong, okay? I shouldn’t have been so impulsive..."

"You silly girl. You need to be kinder to yourself."

Su Zhi took one of her hands in his, his brow furrowed with concern.

A Beast Tamer’s healing ability was generally superior to an ordinary person’s, but he knew that not long ago, these same hands had been covered in cuts and scrapes.

’And they were, in his memory, the most beautiful hands in the world.’

"You say you don’t want me to feel guilty, that you’re always thinking of me, but you don’t care about yourself at all. When I see you like this, how can I not blame myself... Mmph!"

Before Su Zhi could finish, just as he lifted his head, a faint, sweet scent pressed against his lips, stifling the rest of his words.

"I’m being a little cheeky, so don’t be mad, Su Baby~"

The girl gave him a quick peck, light as a dragonfly touching water. Seeing his slightly dazed reaction, she giggled mischievously.

"Well, I’m going back to sleep now. You should get some rest too. You have a bus to catch tomorrow morning."

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