Chapter 15: A Communication Request
Hearing him say that, Yuan Qiyang couldn't help looking at him in a new light.
Originally, he had only thought that Nan Yu was a talented and powerful Mid-Tier Mental Power User, probably someone who had been pampered all his life and couldn't endure hardship.
But now, it seemed that Nan Yu wasn't just a gifted Mental Power User.
He was also...
How should he put it?
Anyway, he was someone very positive and upright.
For the first time in many years, his unwavering heart seemed to have been shaken by the person before him.
He thought...
If his future other half happened to be Nan Yu, then in every aspect he met the requirements, and he wasn't opposed to him either. It really seemed...
“Qiyang?”
Hearing the voice, Yuan Qiyang hadn't even reacted yet before he guiltily sprang to his feet and snapped into a military salute.
“Marshal!”
Everyone around them looked over in surprise.
Even Yu Lanfeng, who had just called his name, found it somewhat strange, but he didn't think much of it.
“We've arrived. Prepare yourselves. We'll board the carrier shortly and begin the jump as soon as possible to Border Sector One. We just received news that the situation over there isn't optimistic. There are significantly more Ability Beasts than in previous years, and there's also a shortage of Mental Power Users.”
If they had ordinary Mid-Tier Mental Power Users, it would probably take four or five of them to equal one Nan Yu.
And Mid-Tier Mental Power Users weren't easy to find, so most of those available were Low-Tier Mental Power Users.
However, these Low-Tier Mental Power Users were comparable to newly advanced Mid-Tier Mental Power Users. Every one of them was experienced, and it was because they held up the rear of the military that the fighting remained so stable.
By the time Nan Ming and the others received the news, Nan Yu had already boarded the shuttle to the interstellar starport.
Which meant he couldn't be brought back anymore.
Even if Nan Yu himself wanted to return now, Yu Lanfeng wouldn't let him.
Nan Ming took a deep breath.
“There definitely won't be any problems. With the Marshal over there, if something still happened to Xiao Yu...”
Then perhaps nowhere in the world would be safe.
Nan Yun sighed.
“Yeah, it's just... following the Marshal to the front lines, he probably won't be able to contact us freely anymore.”
Nan Zhen replied, “But if it's Xiao Yu, he'll definitely contact us whenever he gets the chance, so don't worry.”
Though they said that, the emotions of the three grown men were obviously much lower.
“Sigh... I heard he'll come back during school vacation. I wonder exactly when. Probably two or three months?”
Nan Zhen looked at him.
“Big Brother, what are you talking about? What do you mean two or three months? It's two months and fifteen days.”
Nan Yun rolled his eyes.
“Alright, alright, I know. Come eat. Xiao Yu specially packed all this for us. He definitely wasn't satisfied eating at Zhenxiu Pavilion earlier, right?”
The three of them ended up eating every last bit of the food Nan Yu had packed for them.
Even Nan Ming, as the father, didn't stand on ceremony.
Just as they finished eating, a communication request came in.
The moment Nan Ming saw the name displayed, he didn't want to answer.
But he couldn't refuse.
At least not now.
He stood up and raised a hand toward Nan Yun and Nan Zhen, signaling them to remain quiet.
The communication connected.
Nan Ming expressionlessly looked at the person on the other side.
“Old Master Bai, is there something you need?”
The caller was none other than Old Master Bai.
Because Bai Zhouyun had turned out so disappointing, and now wasn't even willing to coax the angry Nan Yu or lower his head, Old Master Bai had become extremely troubled.
After much consideration, he decided to lower himself and speak with Nan Ming, his junior.
“Ning Ming... sigh, I heard the two children seem to have had some conflict.”
Nan Ming didn't really want to discuss this, but it seemed like a good opportunity.
“Old Master Bai, this is a matter between the younger generation. It's better to let them resolve it themselves. If elders have to intervene every time they argue or have disagreements, then over time, wouldn't the two of them just end up disliking each other even more?”
Old Master Bai froze.
Because in the past, Nan Ming would usually agree to help persuade Nan Yu.
Why was he unhappy now?
Didn't Nan Yu like Bai Zhouyun very much?
Because of Nan Yu's feelings for Bai Zhouyun, Nan Ming and his two Ability User sons, though not entirely approving, had always done their best to bring the two together.
Thus, Old Master Bai could immediately sense that something was wrong from the changes in their attitude.
Very wrong.
Their attitude had changed.
And if the problem came from within, didn't that mean the precious treasure of the Nan family, Nan Yu, had changed his feelings toward Bai Zhouyun?
Had this incident made Nan Yu no longer like Bai Zhouyun as much as before?
Old Master Bai grew anxious.
But he understood as well.
With the way Bai Zhouyun had treated such an outstanding and promising Mid-Tier Mental Power User, losing him was inevitable.
Actually, forget Mental Power Users—even ordinary people wouldn't spend their entire lives throwing themselves at someone who didn't reciprocate.
Not to mention Nan Yu, who had been spoiled by the three men in his family since childhood.
Honestly, his temper was already exceptionally good.
At least among all the Mid-Tier Mental Power Users Old Master Bai had met in his life, Nan Yu had the best temperament.
If it had been another Mid-Tier Mental Power User, and someone dared show them attitude?
They would stop serving them immediately and turn around and leave without the slightest attachment.
“Ning Ming, is Xiao Yu there? I'd like to have a good talk with him. Xiao Yun really went too far this time. I'll properly discipline him.”
Nan Ming replied, “Sorry, Old Master Bai. Xiao Yu isn't here, and we probably won't be able to contact him for the next few months. If you have anything to say, please wait until the time is right and then speak with Xiao Yu.”
“As for where Xiao Yu is and what he's doing right now, I'm sorry, but it involves military secrets. We can't tell you.”
Just as Old Master Bai was about to ask further, he heard the words "military secrets."
Which meant Nan Yu had likely gone to the military to participate in some operation...
Although he didn't know the specific mission, one thing was certain.
Nan Yu's future achievements would definitely not be low.
Which meant Bai Zhouyun absolutely could not lose Nan Yu like this.
“Fine, I understand. Since it concerns the military, I won't ask any further. Military affairs are all confidential and absolutely cannot be leaked. I won't make things difficult for you.”
“Since Xiao Yu isn't here, then we'll wait until he comes back. After several months of cooling off, perhaps the two of them will both calm down.”
Nan Ming nodded.
“You are right.”
Old Master Bai no longer had the mood to continue talking and ended the communication.
Only then did an ugly expression appear on Nan Ming's face.