Chapter 36: Going Home (2)
By the time Nan Yu followed Yuan Qiyang through all the procedures and returned to his lounge, it was already close to evening.
He sat blankly on the bed, staring at the tightly closed door.
For some reason, he suddenly remembered how Yu Lanfeng had barged in that day without knocking, using his highest authority to open the door, and had discovered the existence of the Nianshen Grass.
Covering his face with both hands, he still felt embarrassed whenever he thought about it, even after all this time.
He truly believed that Yu Lanfeng would not reveal the fact that he possessed the Nianshen Grass. So much time had already passed. If Yu Lanfeng had intended to expose him, he wouldn't have remained silent until now.
Nan Yu lowered his hands, revealing a slightly flushed face.
Even he felt embarrassed thinking about it.
"Forget it, forget it. I'm going back anyway. Hopefully the Marshal will continue keeping the secret."
Until...
Until he became a High-Tier Mental Power User.
Nan Yu let out a long sigh.
Tomorrow, he would finally return home.
He really wanted to see his family as soon as possible.
He wondered whether they were angry at him for leaving on his own initiative.
But he had left behind all the food from Zhenxiu Pavilion.
Surely they wouldn't be too angry, right?
Only now did Nan Yu finally feel a bit of a sense of crisis.
After all, he was going back.
Perhaps making some mental preparations in advance would help?
But no matter what he thought, time continued to pass, and soon the next morning arrived.
Nan Yu woke up early.
Standing before the shuttle that would take them to the space mothership, he bid farewell to everyone.
"Maybe we'll meet again in the future. When that happens, let's catch up properly."
Standing beside him, Yuan Qiyang carefully glanced toward Yu Lanfeng, who stood not far away.
Didn't his little uncle say he would be escorting Nan Yu back?
So why was he also boarding the shuttle and leaving?
Wait.
Maybe his little uncle had to go somewhere else to command battles?
Had he simply overthought things?
Fine, fine.
He had thought too much.
Yuan Qiyang convinced himself as such.
Only after saying goodbye to everyone did Nan Yu turn and board the shuttle.
At this moment, Yuan Qiyang was still standing outside, while Yu Lanfeng was already seated inside, ready for departure.
As soon as Nan Yu boarded, he apologized.
"Sorry for delaying things for so long."
Yu Lanfeng replied calmly,
"It's fine. Sit down. We're about to take off."
Nan Yu obediently sat in a nearby seat.
Yuan Qiyang sat behind them and asked after some thought,
"Little Uncle, where are you going?"
They weren't inside a military base now, so calling him Little Uncle wasn't an issue.
Sure enough, Yu Lanfeng wasn't as strict now and didn't require him to call him Marshal.
"I'm returning to the Capital Star with you."
Yuan Qiyang jumped in surprise.
"Huh?"
Yu Lanfeng looked at him.
"What?"
Yuan Qiyang hurriedly replied,
"Nothing, I'm just curious. Aren't there many places still waiting for Little Uncle to command?"
Yu Lanfeng withdrew his gaze.
"This special Ability Beast is more important. I'm personally taking it back to the Capital Star and handing it over to the laboratory."
The laboratory Yu Lanfeng referred to belonged exclusively to his own corps and had nothing to do with other military corps or the Imperial Family.
If he didn't personally deliver it, someone might intercept it halfway.
For example...
His sister, who was always trying to take advantage of him.
Yuan Qiyang didn't dare ask any further.
Nan Yu, on the other hand, felt that this arrangement was excellent.
"That's a good idea. Better safe than sorry."
Seeing Nan Yu say this, Yu Lanfeng's expression relaxed considerably.
Everything had priorities.
He considered the matter of this Ability Beast more important, which was why he had made this decision.
Yet Yuan Qiyang still didn't understand.
It seemed that more special training would be needed in the future.
Not combat training.
Brain training.
The boy was constantly testing the limits of his patience.
Neither Nan Yu nor Yuan Qiyang noticed what he was thinking.
If they knew...
Nan Yu wouldn't have cared much.
But Yuan Qiyang would definitely know he was doomed.
The shuttle soon took off and quickly returned to the space mothership that had recently arrived nearby.
Entering its interior once again, Nan Yu still felt deeply shocked.
In his previous life, he really had mud smeared over his eyes.
It had blinded him to all the fascinating things this world had to offer.
But thinking of that, he remembered that once he returned to the Capital Star, besides seeing his family, he would also have to see Bai Zhouyun and Yun Feiyu, those two bastards.
The thought made him uncomfortable.
He really wondered when heaven would finally recycle those two.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Life inside the space mothership was extremely free.
Apart from certain restricted areas forbidden to outsiders, he could wander around almost anywhere.
As a Mid-Tier Mental Power User personally brought aboard by Marshal Yu Lanfeng, he enjoyed considerable freedom.
Time passed quickly.
During the day, Nan Yu wandered around the space mothership.
At night, he returned to his room and cultivated his mental power using the Nianshen Grass.
His experiences at the military base had strengthened his mental power by far more than a little.
He was extremely satisfied with this mutually beneficial experience.
That evening, after taking a bath, he sat on his bed.
Just as he was about to take out the Nianshen Grass, the doorbell rang.
Muttering to himself, he stood up.
"Who could it be so late..."
When he saw who was outside, he nearly jumped in shock.
It was Yu Lanfeng.
Why was he here so late?
Could it be because of the Nianshen Grass?
Regardless, he had to open the door first.
Dressed only in simple pajamas, he opened it.
"Marshal?"
Yu Lanfeng silently nodded and walked inside.
This lounge was much larger than the one at the military base.
Back there, opening the door led directly into the sleeping area.
Here, there was both a bedroom and a living room.
After entering, Yu Lanfeng walked straight to the sofa in the living room and sat down as naturally as though it were his own quarters.
Nan Yu's lips twitched.
But he quickly regained his composure.
"Marshal, is there something you need so late at night?"
Yu Lanfeng said,
"Sorry. There were many things to handle during the day, so I didn't have time to come."
Nan Yu sat down on the sofa opposite him, with a tea table between them.
"Please go ahead, Marshal. I have time right now."
Only then did Yu Lanfeng notice his pajamas.
"Were you about to sleep?"
"Not yet. I just finished taking a bath."
"That's good."
Yu Lanfeng paused before continuing.
"You probably know why I've come. It's because of what I discovered back at the military base."
Nan Yu immediately replied,
"Sorry, Marshal, I don't know what you're talking about."