The ground seemed to wriggle as the airship passed by.
This is not an exaggeration, the ground is really wriggling. The wandering monsters standing on the ground looked around, confused, after feeling the ground shaking.
But soon, the branches extending from the ground dragged them into the ground, and they completely became nutrients for some creature.
Xu Le stood on the airship, closed his eyes, and observed everything with his ancient sound multi-perspective.
At this time they were already some distance away from the lighthouse. Xu Le shook his fingers and his expression became a little regretful.
"It seems that this is the only way to go..."
"Meow? What brought you here?" Ding Ke asked curiously.
Xu Le smiled, stroked Ding Ke's head, pointed in the direction of the lighthouse and said:
"I'm carving out a territory for myself. As expected, human power always has its limits. If we want to grow bigger, we need a group."
Ding Ke was a little puzzled, but he didn't think much about it and turned around to eat.
…
The next morning, Ai Li came with the agreement that Xu Le requested.
"Xu Le, the agreement for requesting resources has been finalized, but isn't it a little too uneven
Zion itself produces steel, why do we need so much steel?"
"Only with enough steel can we build a strong city. We need a strong city, so we need to collect enough steel."
Xu Le spoke like a tongue twister, leaving Ai Li confused.
She held Xu Le's hand. She had seen Xu Le's transformation over the past few days, so she had always cooperated with him in life.
Xu Le never revealed his true feelings, and she didn't ask too many questions.
Now that she is about to return to Zion, she certainly hopes that Xu Le can calm down.
“Although there were many accidents at the lighthouse, Zhou Bi and Jin Mingzhu recognized the trade agreement, and we also signed a new treaty.
After you go back this time, you will be an official Lighthouse Councillor, Xu Le."
"Then should you call me Councillor Xu Le?"
"Of course, Councillor Xu Le."
…
While the airship was on its way back to Zion, Chi Xiao had also returned to the Red Moon Temple.
As soon as she returned to the temple, several warlocks stationed at the Red Moon Temple found her.
"Master One-Eye, please come with us."
Chi Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly, showing no intention of agreeing.
"Are you new here?"
"What do you mean, Master One-Eyed? It was the Deputy Palace Master who asked you to go over..."
Bang!
Before the man could finish his words, Chi Xiao slapped him in the face.
Although Chi Xiao is a sorcerer, her strength is backed by iron, and she almost slapped the man away with one slap.
He looked at Chi Xiao in disbelief, not understanding why he was treated like this despite having received orders from the deputy hall master.
"you… "
Chi Xiao ignored him and looked at the other sorcerers who came together but did not speak.
"Hey, you guys, is this guy Meris's new gigolo?"
Faced with such a powerful question, the warlocks all lowered their heads, neither confirming nor denying.
The beaten warlock stood up with his face covered and wanted to say something else, but Chi Xiao's eyes immediately became cold.
A strand of wire suddenly appeared from her hand, twisted around the man's neck, and then twisted it suddenly.
Snap!
The warlocks around lowered their heads silently and watched Chi Xiao break the man's neck, but no one came out to refute.
Chi Xiao retracted the wire, shook off the blood stains left by the scratch on the opponent's neck, turned around and said to the remaining people:
"Go back and tell Meris that I'm going to have dinner. After dinner, I will go find her."
"Yes, Master Chi Xiao, take care."
After Chi Xiao left, these people exchanged glances with each other, began to collect the body of the man on the ground, and then returned to the temple to report to the deputy temple master Melis.
In the Red Moon Temple, Deputy Temple Master Meris looked a little sad as he listened to his subordinates' reports.
"Chi Xiao actually killed my people. How could she bully me like this..."
Meris looks to be about 30 years old, with fair and tender skin. He exudes a strong aura of temptation and makes people feel pity for him.
Not only the men, but even the women who served her couldn't help but swallow their saliva when they saw it.
The seduction she exudes is indiscriminate and even gender-blind.
"Master Palace Master."
"Call me Deputy Palace Master. This is a title that cannot be surpassed."
"Oh, Lord Deputy Hall Master, that one-eyed owl is so arrogant and domineering that he doesn't even take you seriously. We should find an opportunity to execute such a guy on the spot..."
Phew!
As soon as this handsome pretty boy finished speaking, his head was twisted off.
This time, it was Meris who twisted it himself.
She threw her lover's head into the hall and said to the store entrance:
"Xiao Chixiao, this person is saying bad things about you. It's really annoying to destroy our relationship like this, so I killed him to make you feel better."
"I'm not angry." Chi Xiao, who had just finished his meal, stared at Melis with an indifferent expression.
The eyes of both parties collided, and sparks seemed to fly.
The atmosphere in the hall was depressing as no one spoke. The warlocks around knelt down and prostrated themselves on the ground.
This is a collision of momentum between legendary masters, the true power of legend.
The difference in the essence of life is vividly reflected at this moment.
"Xiao Chixiao's strength has improved again. After obtaining the Metal Fruit, has he broken through his original bottleneck
Fire melts steel, and steel creates a furnace. The ability of this fruit is really suitable for you."
"It's quite suitable." Chi Xiao did not deny it.
"Where's Dore? Is she dead?" Melis finally got the topic back on track.
Chi Xiao also nodded:
"Yes, Dorae is dead."
"You and Yu Long couldn't save her? My daughter, my daughter... wuwuwu."
Meris's expression was somewhat incredulous, but Chi Xiao, who knew her well, understood that this guy was just pretending.
Can you believe crocodile tears? Only fools believe them.
"Yes, I'm sorry for not protecting your daughter." Chi Xiao lowered his head cooperatively this time.
However, Melis soon loosened her hands that were covering her face. She sobbed and looked at Chi Xiao lovingly:
"It's okay. Although Duolei is my favorite and most beloved daughter among my more than 30 daughters, it's okay if it's you, little Chixiao..."
"That's what you said last time Dora died." Chi Xiao curled his lips.
Yes, Meris did have a daughter named Dora, who also died during the mission.
Moreover, these so-called daughters were not adopted, but all born to Meris himself.
She gave birth to many, many children. Dozens? More than a hundred? No one knows exactly how many.
There were both boys and girls, and all of them became Meris's most loyal apostles.
This is also what makes people most afraid of her.
Meris might not be the strongest in the Red Moon Temple, but her complicated parent-child relationship is enough to affect the stability of the Red Moon Temple.
No one can ignore this power, let alone an outsider like Chi Xiao.
Melis gently stroked her belly and said softly:
"It's okay, little Chi Xiao. In a few days, I will have a new child. Do you want to give him a name?"
“It doesn’t make sense.”
“Since Duolei’s mission has not been completed, then the new child… shall be defined as a female. How about calling her Duona
I think she will be as good as Duolei and Dora. No, she should be better than them, after all, Duolei and Dora both failed. "
"These are your own affairs."
"Why are you so heartless, Xiao Chixiao? I've always wanted to have a child with you..."
Chi Xiao ignored Melis's words and took out a report and threw it over.
"The mission has been completed. Here is the mission report for this time."
"Soul fire?" Meris frowned.
Chi Xiao's report did not conceal any facts. This was instructed by Xu Le, because there was no point in concealing anything.
Even if Chi Xiao didn't come back to report, the Red Moon Temple would send other people to the lighthouse. It would only take a few days.
Xu Le was very short of time, but he did not lack this little bit of time.
"From your mission report, the situation at the lighthouse is quite interesting. Are you the only one who survived on the tower? Are there others?"
"I don't know. In the end, the energy of the Lightcast began to spread. I didn't stay there to ensure my safety."
"Okay, this mission is really hard, Xiao Chixiao, you should go back and rest first."
"knew."
Chi Xiao turned around and left, ignoring the fact that Meris's narrow eyes were still staring at her.
After Chi Xiao left, one of Meris's guards came up and whispered:
"Mom, she lied."
"I know."
"But she lied, so there's no need to pursue the matter?" The man looked a little incredulous.
But Meris just narrowed his eyes.
"Many parents like to lie to their children. Do you think their children would dare to pursue the matter after they lie?"
"Uh... this is not the same."
"It's the same. This is the difference that comes with power and authority. Before you have the ability to question me, I can lie to you in any way I want. Get out of here."
"yes."
Melis reread Chi Xiao's mission report. The content was dry, and eight out of ten were shoddy, so naturally it had no nutritional value.
But soon, Melis took out a pre-mission report.
This report was sent back by Duolei earlier.
There is a clear record of one person.
Xu Le!
"Xu Le was mentioned prominently in Duo Lei's mission report, but was almost hidden in Chi Xiao's report. Interesting, very interesting..."
After hearing what Meris said, someone immediately brought Xu Le's information.
"Xu Le, a Zion native, once studied abroad in Lighthouse and worked as a night watchman. After returning to Zion, he joined the Zion Progressors and rose rapidly. With the help of the Ancient Yin Duo Technology Core, he became a Zion councillor."
Meris nodded slightly.
“Such an important task should indeed be paid attention to, regardless of whether one is involved or not.
If nothing unexpected happens, he should be back in Zion now.
Send someone to make contact."
"Yes, Mom, what about the lighthouse?"
"Of course the matter of the lighthouse must be reported. The four city-states are of the same blood. This is the most basic bottom line. Now that the lighthouse has been in disaster, of course we have to help it.
Spread the word that the Red Moon Temple is willing to accept the refugees from the Lighthouse unconditionally, and provide armed assistance to the Lighthouse before the next black tide."
"yes."
Meris turned his attention back to Xu Le's information.
"Another excellent man..."
…
The congressman's airship returned to Zion, and as soon as Xu Le got off, he was warmly welcomed by a large number of citizens.
"Councilman Xu Le!"
"Welcome home."
Because Zion’s energy policy has begun to be implemented, it will bring huge benefits to the people of Zion as a whole.
These tangible free resources have greatly reduced the stress on many families.
The difference is that today’s Zion residents, even if they are not rich, can use heating and air conditioning without much pressure.
This is huge progress.
While protecting Xu Le, Ai Li whispered:
"You are really popular now."
"These are all done by Uncle Li. I don't do these things on a daily basis. He has a team that specializes in hyping me up to maintain my popularity."
"Is that so? What does it do?"
"The purpose? The purpose is to make my reputation among the people high enough so that it will be convenient for us to carry out our next plan."
"I see. Where to go now?"
"Go directly to Uncle Li."
The group quickly boarded the bus and headed to the Zion Council to resume their duties.
Li Wen actually didn't like the environment of the Zion Council, which was full of intrigue and deception. Even though he was the most deceitful one, he didn't like it here.
He prefers the Zion Progressives Guild, which is full of researchers and is easy to fool and invest in.
But today is the day Xu Le returns, so naturally they have a lot of things to talk about, and they can only do it in the Zion Council.
As soon as he entered the building, Xu Le saw Li Wen waiting for him.
The two of them briefly shook hands and hugged, and Li Wen patted him on the back.
"Congratulations, you're back safely."
"Uncle Li, I have something very important to do. Let's postpone the reinstatement meeting for now."
Li Wen was obviously stunned for a moment. What could be more important than the reinstatement of a congressman
But he reacted quickly. Since Xu Le spoke, it must be about his business.
"Okay, let's go talk privately first."
Having said that, Li Wen took Xu Le away.
As they watched Xu Le and Li Wen whispering to each other as they left, the members of the Zion Council just stood there in a daze.
They have prepared a reinstatement ceremony, a welcome ceremony, etc...
What's going on
"Mr. Congressman."
"We'll talk about reinstatement later. I have something very important to discuss with Lord Li Wen."
Xu Le stared at the official, and his calm eyes put a lot of pressure on him.
The official's pupils began to shake and his consciousness began to become blurred.
"I, I... I'm sorry, I was presumptuous..."
He retreated with sweat all over his forehead. The people around him were also very surprised. They just looked at Xu Le and wondered why he was like this.
As they walked down the street, the two began to chat.
"Okay, Uncle Li, let's go. I have a plan I want to talk to you about."
"What plan is so important?"
"Castle in the Sky."