My Ironclad System is ahead of schedule.

Brother, if I study hard enough later, can you kiss me again?

What kind of request is this, Su Chang?!

Ji Yuan thought to himself, "What do you mean?" But seeing Su Chang's expectant eyes, like those of a puppy, he nodded gently.

Seeing that her brother had agreed, Su Chang was instantly overjoyed.

Yes, I can be motivated to study for three... two... one... half an hour.

Su Chang walked forward happily, while Ji Yuan and Ting Yun walked behind hand in hand.

As they walked, Tingyun said to Ji Yuan, "Ji Yuan, I may have to stay at the Tianbo Bureau for a while longer these next few days."

"what happened?"

Ji Yuan was somewhat worried that something might have happened at the Tianbo Company.

"No, it's just that I'm going to change jobs soon. The captain wants me to transfer from the merchant guild representative to the Sky Ship Company so that it will be easier for me to become the next captain."

As Tingyun said this, she jokingly added to Ji Yuan, "I'll earn money to support you when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll live off you then."

Ji Yuan said with a grin. After saying that, he reached into his pocket and took out a stack of contracts, handing them to Ting Yun.

"Here, these are my properties. Hmm, I got them from the company. You manage these business groups for me, and then I can comfortably live off you."

Tingyun carefully examined the contracts and said in surprise, "So many shareholding contracts for business groups and industries, my goodness. Even if I had managed them for decades, it would be nothing compared to these. Alright, let's see how I manage our family's businesses well."

"Uh-huh."

Ji Yuan gave Tingyun an encouraging look.

These assets certainly weren't given to him by the Interstellar Peace Corporation. In fact, it was something the system revealed when he checked into the Tingyun Hotel that night. Tingyun had been promoted from a merchant guild representative to the captain of the Sky Ship Company, so Ji Yuan received a large number of industry contracts after their first close encounter.

Now that Ji Yuan has some free time, he's thinking of giving these things to Ting Yun to manage.

Tingyun carefully put the contracts away, then took Ji Yuan's hand again and walked alongside him. Although she knew those contracts were valuable, they were nothing compared to Ji Yuan.

Their hands were clasped tightly together as they prepared to board the star raft and return to Changletian.

However, before he could even step onto the starship, Ji Yuan suddenly felt his phone ring. He took out his phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar contact trying to add him as a friend.

Huh? What is this? Is it some kind of sales ad? Are they going to sell me tea later?

Looking at the unfamiliar contact, Ji Yuan thought to himself.

However, he had nothing else to do at the moment, so he decided to click on it and tease the scammer a little.

Ji Yuan accepted the friend request, and soon a video call came in. Ji Yuan opened the call, and a handsome man appeared on the other end of the video.

Ji Yuan was exceptionally handsome, but the man opposite him was no less so. However, unlike most people, the man had a bird-wing-like shape on the back of his head, and an exquisitely crafted ring on the top of his head.

Are these the Celestial Ring Clan? A race like the Robins?

As Ji Yuan was pondering, the man opposite him spoke up: "Mr. Ji Yuan, hello, nice to meet you. I am Robin's elder brother, you can just call me Sunday."

"Hello, Mr. Sunday. May I ask what brings you here? Is Miss Robin in any danger?"

Ji Yuan, with his sharp eyes, noticed the anxiety hidden in Sunday's seemingly calm expression. After thinking for a moment, Ji Yuan felt that the robin might be facing some difficulties, which was why it had asked him for help.

Seeing this, Sunday didn't waste any words and went straight to Ji Yuandao:

"She has been kidnapped."

Kidnapping?

"Who? Who did it? What ransom are they demanding?"

Ji Yuan frowned and asked.

“I don’t know, Robin disappeared by self-immolation in public…” Sunday shook his head and then told Ji Yuan what had happened to Robin on the spaceship.

"...And just like that, Robin vanished in a burst of flames. But I have a feeling she was kidnapped, and that she's still alive. After she disappeared, a note appeared on the ground with your name on it. I think you're the one who kidnapped her. If possible, I'd like you to help me rescue Robin. Robin is my only sister, and I'm willing to pay any price to help me get her back."

As he spoke, his eyes filled with urgency.

Sunday had his own plans, but he only had one sister. He wouldn't want anything to happen to her, even if it meant his own death. Her accident on her way back to Pinocchio was completely out of his control. This made him anxious and somewhat disoriented, and he was willing to do anything to save his sister.

"Don't worry, they're after me. Miss Robin is just caught in the crossfire. I'll find them too. I promise, Miss Robin won't be in any danger."

Ji Yuan couldn't stand by and watch the robin be harmed because of his own actions. He clenched his fist, intending to kill the person who dared to kidnap the robin.

Sunday nodded: "Okay, then you must let me know if you have any news. I'll do the same for you, I'll let you know if I have any new news."

"Okay. I have a slight clue. I seem to recognize that flame. I'll discuss it with my teacher later, and I think we can come to a conclusion."

"Ah."

The two hung up the phone.

After hanging up, Ji Yuan saw Su Chang and Ting Yun looking at him with worried eyes.

"Miss Robin?" Although Tingyun was a little jealous of the duet between Ji Yuan and Robin at the time, she was still very concerned about Miss Robin's safety.

"Don't worry, I'll handle this. I need to discuss it with Teacher Ruan Mei first."

"Ah."

Without delay, Ji Yuan quickly took Tingyun and Sushang home, and then found Heita and Ruan Mei.

After listening to Ji Yuan finish recounting these events, Hei Ta crossed his arms and asked Ji Yuan, "So, do you know who the kidnapper is?"

"Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, that should be the Grand Duke of the Netherfire of Tofit. I think only the Phase Flame or the flame that originated from Tofit can achieve teleportation."

Ji Yuan possessed an illustrated guide containing information on all creatures in the universe, and he was familiar with the Tuofeit clan.

Nanook personally destroyed the planet Tofet with the flames of White Star and the power of destruction. The raging flames gave birth to plasma lifeforms known as the "Fire Demons." Grand Duke Afrit, the most outstanding among the Fire Demons, became the leader of this race. From birth, he was obsessed with destruction and slaughter, and regarded the destruction of his home planet as a gift from Nanook.

"That's right, you guessed correctly. If nothing unexpected happens, it was those guys from the Annihilation Gang who did it."

Heita and Nguyen Mai shared the same idea.

Grand Duke Minghuo is capable of doing so, and also has ample reason to oppose Ji Yuan.

Who caused the greatest loss to the Great Ruler due to Ji Yuan's current actions? He is practically the number one enemy hindering destruction.

Hei Ta thought for a moment and said to Ji Yuan, "If it's him, then Robin shouldn't be in any danger right now. He's a very flamboyant guy; he wouldn't do anything to harm people behind their backs. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll receive his challenge soon."

"Ah."

Ji Yuan also expressed his approval.

Just as he was thinking this, there was a knock at the door.

Ji Yuan and the others went outside.

At that moment, Ji Yuan saw a mechanical bird appear before him. And hanging on that mechanical bird was a letter.

Ji Yuan conjured a ball of ice in his hand and took the letter. Seeing the letter in Ji Yuan's hand, the mechanical bird spread its wings and flew away.

After the clever bird flew away, Ji Yuan noticed that flames had suddenly burst into flames on the letter. After the flames subsided, the letter transformed into a red and black invitation.

The invitation card had two large characters written in blood-red script.

[Challenge]

Ji Yuan once again used ice elements to open the challenge.

[Ji Yuan, Miss Robin is already in my hands. Rest assured, she will be unharmed. Ji Yuan, you have used various schemes and tricks to defeat several of Lord Nanuk's envoys. I despise your actions. Therefore, I wish to challenge you to a fair duel. If you wish, please come alone to the Eternal Flame Mansion—the Annihilation Gang, to Grand Duke Afrit of the Underworld.]

Upon seeing the challenge, everyone turned their gaze to Ji Yuan.

"Ji Yuan, what are your plans?"

Ruan Mei asked Ji Yuan.

"Of course we're going. Although the Annihilation Gang isn't as strong as the Great Lord of Annihilation, it's time for them to disappear after doing so many evil deeds."

Chapter 253 Grand Duke of Netherfire: Ji Yuan isn't a purple-haired woman, is she? [Second Update]

Eternal Fire Mansion.

Duke of the Underworld arranged a seat for Robin in the hall so that she could stay comfortably there.

As for binding and restricting things, Grand Duke Minghuo was too lazy to do it, nor was there any need to. He was right here, and if the robin could still escape, then he shouldn't be fighting Ji Yuan.

“Miss Robin, please sit here peacefully. If you need anything, you can tell me. I have already sent a challenge to Ji Yuan, and I will protect your safety until he arrives.”

"The Duke of the Underworld spoke to the robin with an air of elegance," said the Duke of the Underworld.

"And then what happened after he arrived?"

The robin couldn't help but ask a question.

"Of course, it depends on the outcome of our battle. If Ji Yuan wins, I can't control how he takes you away. But if I win, Miss Robin, I will take you and him down with me. Although I despise his actions, I admire his achievements. The destruction of such a person naturally requires offerings to accompany him."

Grand Duke Minghuo spoke calmly and unhurriedly, showing no sign of tension before the decisive battle. The confidence in his tone made even Robin, who was very confident in Ji Yuan's strength, somewhat hesitant.

At the very least, it will be a tough battle for Ji Yuan and him.

“Miss Robin, don’t worry. When I really want to destroy you, I will do it quickly so that you will be free from pain. When that time comes, you will know that the body and spirit are only temporary, and only the brilliant destruction is worth pursuing. You will be destroyed, and I may also face destruction in the near future, or in the distant future.”

"Rather than resisting destruction and living like a lump of mud, it's better to have a spectacular destruction."

As he spoke, a burning flower appeared in his hand. At that moment, several figures appeared in the empty hall.

"Children of Flame, a grand coming-of-age ceremony was held on the Immortal Ship, something I cannot do. What I can give you is a coming-of-age ceremony filled with destruction."

He looked at a white-clad young man holding a cello.

“Akash, my most sensitive child, I ignite your eyes and teach you to pluck the strings. You shall play the banquet music on the four-stringed instrument and silence the hymns of the Harmony.”

"That's what I meant, Dad."

The young man answered in this way.

His gaze continued to sweep across the room, finally settling on the white-haired little girl holding an apple.

"Dubra, my wisest child, I set your body ablaze, and teach you the arts of swords, saws, axes, and halberds. You must temper your iron sickle with sulfur, and bestow upon [joy] pain, so that the actor's blood and tears may flow into the River Styx."

"As you command, my father."