He paused for a moment, then gently rubbed Xu Xiaoyan's head. "We still don't know the situation of the others, so we naturally need to enhance our strength as much as possible. Otherwise, it would not be good to fall behind!!"
The bigger reason is that only if one's own strength is strong enough can they protect the people they care about!
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan propped her chin thoughtfully and said, "Is that so...then when I become a Soul Douluo, I also want to absorb a hundred-thousand-year spirit soul!"
Yue Zhengyu was taken aback and hesitated, "This..."
Xu Xiaoyan's talent was not low, but after all, she was a control-class Soul Master. Her body might not be able to withstand the impact of a hundred-thousand-year spirit soul!
If possible, he didn't want her to undertake such a dangerous endeavor!
Hearing the reluctance in his voice, Xu Xiaoyan pouted, "What? Zheng Yu, you can absorb a hundred-thousand-year spirit soul, but I can't? Or do you think I don't qualify?"
Yue Zhengyu quickly shook his head to deny it and said in an almost indulgent tone, "Of course not, when the time comes, I will go with you to the Spirit Pagoda. Whichever hundred-thousand-year spirit soul you want, that's the one we'll get!"
After his breakthrough to Soul Douluo and with his status in the Angel Family rising, a mere hundred-thousand-year spirit soul was nothing to him!
Xu Xiaoyan whispered a soft "Mhm!" feeling extremely satisfied in her heart...
Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside, "Major Yue Zhengyu, are you in there? The legion commander wants to see you!"
Yue Zhengyu's pupils tightened and he asked with confusion, "Legion commander?"
Ever since he and Xu Xiaoyan had joined the Southern Legion, they had never met with its legion commander!
Now, the commander was taking the initiative to meet with him, which was likely not a good sign!
Xu Xiaoyan's gaze turned to Yue Zhengyu, "Zheng Yu..."
Yue Zhengyu smiled and said, "It's all right, Xiao Yan, wait for me here, I'll be right back!"
Xu Xiaoyan nodded slightly, not saying anything else...
Straightaway, he pushed open the door and left with the officer who had delivered the message...
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After walking for several minutes, they finally stopped in front of the command center...
The officer said with a respectful tone, "Reporting to the legion commander, Major Yue Zhengyu has been brought here!"
Soon, an aged voice came from inside, "Let him in!"
Upon hearing this voice, Yue Zhengyu's brows slightly furrowed, "Hmm? This voice...why does it sound so familiar!"
He was sure he had heard it somewhere before, yet he couldn't recall where at the moment!
The officer glanced at Yue Zhengyu and reminded him, "Major Yue Zhengyu, please."
Yue Zhengyu then regained his composure and walked nonchalantly into the command center...
When he saw the man facing away from him, he asked cautiously, "Legion commander, did you want to see me for something?"
The man turned around unhurriedly, his profound gaze on Yue Zhengyu. He said in a flat tone, "What, just a few years have passed and you no longer recognize me!"
Yue Zhengyu looked closely and exclaimed in shock, "You...you are...Grand...Grandfather?? You...how are you here? And as the Southern Legion's commander at that!"
This time, he was completely dumbfounded!
What about the Angel Family's disdain for the military?
It turned out it was all lies!
Le Zhengen suddenly smiled, "Are you excited to see me?"
Yue Zhengyu replied with a wry smile, "Uh, Grandfather, I remember our Angel Family has always looked down on the military, you..."
Le Zhengen explained, "In fact, I have been the Southern Legion's commander for a long time. Your assignment here was also my decision!"
"As for the Angel Family looking down on the military, such a thing has never happened, I don't know who started that nonsense!"
Yue Zhengyu pursed his thin lips, feeling a sigh of relief in his heart...
He had been worried that his joining the Southern Legion would be discovered by his family, forcing him to return!
Now knowing that his grandfather, Le Zhengen, was the commander of the Southern Legion, he naturally had no need to worry!
A glint flashed in Le Zhengen's eyes, and he suddenly said, "By the way, I heard you've taken a liking to a girl from a small family, called Xu Xiaoyan, right?"
Yue Zhengyu replied calmly, "Yes, Grandfather, Xiaoyan and I truly love each other!"
After receiving a positive answer, Le Zhengen silently clasped his hands behind his back, "Zhengyu, you should know the rules of the Holy Angel Clan; the partner you choose must not be someone ordinary!"
All of this was to ensure that the bloodline of the Holy Angel Clan could be passed down!
Yet Yue Zhengyu said proudly, "Grandfather, Xiaoyan's talent is definitely not weaker than mine, even in terms of control, no one of the same level is stronger than her!"
Le Zhengen showed a look of surprise, "Oh? It seems you have a lot of confidence in this Xu Xiaoyan! Then, I must meet her personally in the future!"
Yue Zhengyu suddenly became cautious, "Grandfather, what do you mean by that?"
Seeming to see through his thoughts, Le Zhengen chuckled, "Don't worry, I just want to see if she's really as outstanding as you say!"
"If she satisfies me, it means that the entire Angel Clan will acknowledge you both!"
Yue Zhengyu opened his mouth but couldn't say anything...
Because he knew the former was serious!
Le Zhengen's strength was that of a level-99 Ultimate Douluo, a near-Demigod existence!!
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East Sea Legion!
With a cold expression and an alluring aura, Ye Xinglan exclaimed, "I wonder how everyone is doing now, years have passed by without us noticing!"
The now taller and much more sturdy Xu Lizhi beside her agreed, "Hmm hmm, Sister Xinglan, I also really want everyone to see what I look like now!"
He was no longer the "fat pig" from before, but a real man who had slimmed down and been through extensive training!
Of course, the only thing that hadn't changed was his honest nature!
Ye Xinglan covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, looking so charming...
"Lizhi, if I remember correctly, you're about to break through to Soul Sage, right?"
The completely mesmerized Xu Lizhi forgot to answer...
A flush of red appeared on Ye Xinglan's face, "Lizhi, what are you staring at?"
Xu Lizhi suddenly snapped back to reality, scratching his head nervously, "Sister Xinglan's charm is too much, I got lost in it for a moment, hehehe..."
After a pause, he remembered Ye Xinglan's earlier question, "Also, about your question... um, I should break through in a week or two!"
Only with the Martial Soul True Body would he truly have combat capabilities!
Ye Xinglan looked up at the sky, "In a week or two, huh? That's more or less in line with my expectations. Among us Shrek Seven Monsters, it seems only Ye Hui and Yue Zhengyu have successfully broken through to Soul Master!"
The two of them were a year ahead and, with strong enough talents, breaking through to Soul Master early wouldn't be impossible!
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