Chapter 49 Wu Yan is covering for him.
Yan Zhao shifted closer to Qiu Ling, resting his head on her shoulder, his mood slightly downcast: "Darling, the Holy Temple and the Empire have reached an agreement to send Trainees here for training.I thought I would be fully in charge, but today I received news that besides me leading this team as a mentor, the current Saint will also bring a team of Trainees.
"Qiu Ling immediately slammed the table, which truly startled Yan Zhao, making him sit up in confusion.Qiu Ling, feeling a bit guilty, gently pressed his head back onto her shoulder and continued angrily: "What's the meaning of this?
If it weren't for you contacting the Holy Temple about the beast tide on the Supply Star, would they even pay attention?
Without Wu Yan mediating, would the Empire easily agree to let them share a piece of the pie?
This is a bit like kicking the donkey after it's done its work.
Is there some special significance to the Trainees you and that Saint are leading?
"Yan Zhao buried his head in her shoulder, his shoulders shaking.
Darling's 'furious' look was truly dashing, making his heart flutter.Since his injury, very few people had been willing to genuinely speak out on behalf of a 'half-crippled' person like him.Qiu Ling realized she had touched upon his sadness, so she stopped eating, hugging him and gently coaxing: "It's alright, Yan Zhao, you're not alone now.You have me and Wu Yan.
If anything happens, just tell us. I'll fight for you!
"In her eyes, he was just a twenty-three-year-old boy who had suffered such a huge blow.
It was perfectly normal for him to cry, act a bit spoiled, and show some weakness in front of those close to him.What's wrong with being a boy?
Don't boys have the right to be vulnerable?
Yan Zhao nibbled her neck, slowly sucking, his voice hoarse:"Darling is right.
The Trainees led by Saint Ming Ce all come from good Great Families, such as the children of the Empire's royal relatives and the descendants of the Federation's Aristocratic Houses.My Trainees are all students from ordinary Great Families.The former have good Aptitude, excellent resources, and started their training early, so their future is boundless.The latter entered the Holy Temple based on their personal efforts and decent Aptitude.
However, after they complete their studies, they either form their own teams to hunt for resources or are recruited as guards.
"Qiu Ling's mind was torn in two; on one hand, she tried to process his words and think, and on the other, his actions made her feel a little dazed.She grabbed his ears with both hands, pulling him up, "Speak properly, no touching!
It seems Ming Ce is building connections and resources, while the Trainees you lead have to fight for their own future.
By the time they can give back, they might have long forgotten who you are?
"Yan Zhao hung his head and nodded, "Darling, that Ming Ce is also quite handsome.
Several princesses, county princesses, and Great Families' daughters from the Empire and Federation wanted to marry him, but he refused them all.I, now I am a powerless, deposed Former Holy Son, and among your three husbands, I am still the lowest in combat power.Will you feel embarrassed?
"Qiu Ling looked at his head, which was nearly touching his chest, and tilted her head to look at him from below, chuckling softly:"How could I?
I think my Yan Zhao is especially handsome, the kind where love is blind.
No matter how good others are, they're not mine.Although I haven't seen you in your former glory, you must have been more magnificent than this 'Ming Ce'.
Back then, you were high above, and I was still covered in dust, holed up in a Pill Furnace.To put it scientifically, fate never works in vain.
If we hadn't gone through all this, we wouldn't have met.Who says there's no ladder to heaven in a valley?
When you meet Ming Ce later, you stand tall, show him the demeanor of a Senior.
We are meritorious officials of the Holy Temple.
As long as we don't feel inferior, sad, or bow our heads, they won't be able to step on us!
"Yan Zhao's eyes narrowed slightly. He looked up at her, stunned, and couldn't help but chuckle, "Darling, I'm not as insightful as you.Yes, there are so many Celestial Bodies in the entire Yongchang Galaxy, and beast tides happen every now and then.Why do they have to come here, to me, to assert their presence?
Isn't it just to suppress me and see my downfall after falling from grace?
For Darling, I can't let people enjoy the spectacle!
"Seeing him finally smile, Qiu Ling also smiled: "That's right.
In that case, as a 'mentor's wife', I really should prepare some gifts for these children.How about a ten-square-meter storage ring for each of them?
It only has a 'owner recognition' function, but it can't be invisible.
If everyone wears one on their finger, won't it be eye-catching?
"Yan Zhao choked a bit. His little wife was a bit too generous, always leaking wealth.
What to do?"Is this a bit too much of a stir?
"Qiu Ling shook her head: "It's fine, General Wu has our back.
We're leaning on a big tree for shade.It's not a very large storage space.
Five or ten square meters is just something Great Families casually bestow upon people.I can refine them in one furnace.
I guarantee they wouldn't even dare to guess!
"Indeed, any Artifact Refiner who could refine spatial artifacts would definitely become a respected Elder revered by Great Families.Refining two or three storage rings of ten to twenty square meters a day would make one famous in the industry.
Who could imagine someone producing hundreds in one furnace?
Yan Zhao smiled and no longer refused, "Alright, we'll use General Wu's big name to properly awe them.Now I am General Wu's bonded brother, basking in Darling's glory.
"Sure enough, people with a Family are different.
He couldn't help but hug his soft wife and nuzzle her again.Qiu Ling's mouth twitched.
Although she also liked hugs, she always felt like she was being treated as a meaty bone!
"I'm going to eat," she pushed him aside.Yan Zhao, following her strength, sat up straight, smiling as he picked up his knife and fork, cutting her steak into small pieces.
"Where's Huo Yuan?" After dinner, Qiu Ling remembered their new Family member.
"It wasn't even dawn yet when a little fellow ran to our shuttle, asking if Huo Yuan ate wild vegetables, saying wild vegetables also contained Wood Spiritual Qi and could be given to Huo Yuan as a snack.Huo Yuan couldn't sit still and was anxiously pacing by the door, wanting to ask you.Wu Yan just called two guards to accompany it, letting Huo Yuan go out and play.
"Yan Zhao couldn't suppress his smile when he mentioned this.Warriors with high combat power rarely have children of their own in this life.
Those who are overflowing with paternal love but don't want to get close to children without blood ties often raise small animals, secretly calling them their sons and daughters.Cats, dogs, birds, fish, turtles, lizards, snakes, and even ants!
When Warriors went on missions, they would send their 'cubs' to pet shops to be cared for.
When they returned, they would pick them up and treat them like ancestors, tending to their every need.Therefore, on various Celestial Bodies, pet shops and regular stores were comparable in number, and pet hospitals were right next to human hospitals, providing employment for many residents.Those small animals were nothing compared to their little flame, which was clever, understood words, and easy to raise.
Huo Yuan was just missing a mouth to speak.Yan Zhao narrowed his eyes, tsk, actually, it wasn't impossible to communicate in writing!
When Huo Yuan returned, he would give it special treatment, making the other Warriors green with envy.