Sword Shatters Stars

Chapter 150 Cake, Shared by All
There is indeed still a long tunnel to be dug.

There was still some extra time in the original plan.

In reality, the connection of the channel was completed just before the last day.

The reason is simple: Zhao Youyue expressed several times during this period that she was 'sad because she had lost her attractiveness'.

Lin Xiufeng realized a fact at the end and couldn't help but ask Zhao Youyue:

"Have you calculated it? How many interactions between us would be just enough to make it happen?"

"Hmm!" Zhao Youyue said smugly, "Besides, it doesn't really matter if there's a ring of unconnected pits around the edge."

Lin Xiufeng could only give a thumbs up to show his admiration.

Zhao Youyue stretched out her arms, letting the downpour soak her, and glanced sideways at Lin Xiufeng, saying:

"It's been so long since I've been on land. The downpour washed away the mud and dust, and I feel so refreshed..."

Lin Xiufeng understood. If they didn't take some appropriate action, wouldn't it be another case of 'losing his appeal'?
Lin Xiufeng took the initiative, but Zhao Youyue deliberately pushed him away and said:

"What's wrong? We've only just gotten some fresh air, can't you wait a bit longer..."

As they were talking, Zhao Youyue suddenly caught sight of someone and quickly whispered, "Someone's here!"

Lin Xiufeng turned her head and asked:
"Where?"

"I was ordered by Qin Yong to inspect the cover of the pit," the man quickly explained.

"It's alright here, I'll take care of cleaning up." Seeing the man's puzzled expression, Zhao Youyue immediately introduced herself. "I am Zhao Youyue, the person in charge of the Central Base."

"Ah! The peerless sword saint!" The man was overjoyed and no longer had any worries. He kept looking back as he left.

Zhao Youyue said to Lin Xiufeng with a smile:

"Not bad, looks like I'm still quite attractive!"

"Please remove the word 'return,' because it has always been this way!"

Lin Xiufeng understood perfectly well that at times like this, women were waiting for their partners to praise them.

"Really? You're just kidding me, aren't you?" Zhao Youyue asked with a skeptical look, but her eyes held an undisguised expectation.

Lin Xiufeng understood, of course. This meant that action was needed to prove that the attraction was real.

So Lin Xiufeng simply picked Zhao Youyue up in his arms and ran like the wind, heading straight into the distance.

"What are you doing...?"

"Let's find a private place and have a proper discussion and exchange of ideas."

"No, we should hurry back to discuss the combat operation. Everyone's waiting..."

Zhao Youyue feigned reluctance, but in reality, she was used to seeing Lin Xiufeng's unyielding urgency through this method.

That eagerness, for her, was actually a manifestation of liking.

In situations like these, Lin Xiufeng has always provided ample emotional support.

For him, it was only natural to do that, because he had been influenced by his father's way of communicating with his mother since he was a child, and that was the main way he communicated in his relationships.

However, by the time they finished their work and rushed back to the Wulin Mountain Range, they were indeed in a rush.

Looking at the base ahead, Lin Xiufeng suddenly sighed:
"Now I know why the emperor's favoritism towards his concubines affects the court. If it were the morning court session, he certainly wouldn't want to."

"Sigh... I know why there's this saying about beautiful women causing trouble. Even though I also feel that I shouldn't delay important matters, I can't help but hope that you're willing to delay things for me, as if it's a manifestation of your love."

As Zhao Youyue spoke, she sighed. Lin Xiufeng, anticipating her sigh, deliberately said in unison:

Love makes people blind!

Finally, the two looked at each other and laughed together.

Let them be blindly blind sometimes. They're willing to pay the price; after all, they're not emperors. A little delay won't cause the sky to fall, and no one will die from the strain.

Everyone is at the central base.

The operation was led by Qin Yong on behalf of the Northern Base.

It was obvious that Zhao Zongshan intended for Qin Yong to use this major operation as a qualification for future promotion to the Northern Division Minister.

But Lin Xiufeng also realized that from Qin Yong's perspective, how much he must envy Zhao Youyue!
With this victory, Zhao Youyue's position as the Minister of the Central Division is virtually guaranteed; no one but Lin Xiufeng can compete with her.

Even with this achievement, Qin Yong still has to wait for the position of branch manager in the north to become vacant before he can take the position.

Before this, the position of deputy minister was Qin Yong's long-term limit, a limit that he could never break through no matter how hard he tried.

In addition to Qin Yong, deputy ministers from the eastern, western, and southern branches also participated in the operation.

In Lin Xiufeng's eyes, this meant sharing the credit and not taking all the credit for oneself.

The people from the four branches were all very polite to Lin Xiufeng, and even more so to Zhao Youyue.

After getting to know these people, Qin Yong introduced them again:

"These are the Heavenly Warriors from the Linhai Family branch. They are all outstanding, hardworking, and dedicated to guiding and nurturing newcomers and accumulating merits. They were sent here as representatives."

"Who is this……"

Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue greeted each other and got to know each other.

Then, they saw that among the people from the branch, there was one they recognized!

"Second Brother?" Lin Xiufeng and Zhao Youyue were both surprised.

They were originally warriors from the beginner village of the Linhai Home branch, and their second brother sent them to the Dream Continent by sea.

In less than two years, my second brother was transferred from the branch's newbie village to Dream Continent!
The second brother had already seen them, but didn't dare to step forward to greet them, so he quickly smiled and said:
"Don't call me that! Just call me Wang Er! You two are truly outstanding individuals! It's fortunate that you came to Dream Continent so early."

Second Brother didn't dare to get too close, after all, he was the lowest-ranking person among the people from his branch, and their past relationship... wasn't that deep.

"Second Brother, why are you being so polite? What are you in charge of at the branch now?"

Zhao Youyue had a decent impression of her second brother, and he had helped her back then.

Having that kind of friendship is a bond.

"I just arrived at the branch and am still getting familiar with the work there."

The second brother couldn't say there were no specific arrangements, as that would embarrass the people from the branch and offend others.

Zhao Youyue immediately said to the head of the Southwest Branch of Linhai Home:
"Since my second brother hasn't gotten used to the work there yet, my coming over now won't cause any problems. Our central region really needs someone like my second brother, who has experience and can be in charge of the new recruit training department, so please bear with this difficult decision!"

"No problem! Of course no problem!"

The people at the Southwest branch of Linhai Home agreed without hesitation. Second Brother didn't have any specific job anyway, and it was a favor they were doing, so there was no reason for him to refuse. He immediately added:

"My second brother has made great contributions and has extensive experience. The branch manager originally wanted to assign him an important task, but the Central Base needs him. The Linhai Home branch has always prioritized supporting the work of all branches, so of course we have to support him!"

The second brother was overjoyed by this unexpected surprise, knowing that he was now on the same boat as Minister Zhao's niece, the peerless swordswoman Zhao Youyue.

Compared to being a nobody in the Southwest Branch's coastal home, this is like rising to the top in one step.

The people from the Southwest Branch were also very warm and polite to Second Brother, repeatedly emphasizing that he was someone who had come from the branch and that he should not forget everyone in the future.

Lin Xiufeng watched as Zhao Youyue pulled over a person, and then watched as Zhao Youyue talked with the young and inexperienced Heavenly Martial Warriors or the team leaders of the ninth level of Heavenly Martial Soul from various branches. Her words revealed that she welcomed the other party to be transferred to the Central Base, and she also said that she would help with the application.

'This is Zhao Youyue's true strength; no wonder she was raised by her uncle.'

Lin Xiufeng expressed his deep admiration, as this was a skill he had not acquired during his upbringing.

(End of this chapter)