Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

Twenty days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Yaoqing Immortal Ship sailed into the star field where the Siluo might be lurking.

After analysis by the Dan Ding Si's Department of Research on Evil Creatures, the Gongzao Si has developed a device that can interfere with its special abilities.

Having confirmed that the Siluo had low intelligence, the task of eliminating it was assigned to the Dange Guard of the Cloud Cavalry.

It is worth mentioning that the newly promoted reserve army of Jingliu will need to go on the expedition with Dange Guard.

This will be her first time stepping onto the battlefield.

On the eve of departure, I had a half-day off to say goodbye to my family, as is customary.

Jingliu has no relatives left.

She only has a master.

Before leaving, she took something out of her bosom.

"Master, this is for you."

Qi Zhimu took the item from Jing Liu and glanced at it.

It was a jade pendant.

The jade ring has a hollow center, in which a crescent moon is carved, its body partially obscured by wisps of flowing clouds.

The jade pendant has a tassel attached to its bottom, the color of which transitions naturally from deep red to light pink.

Its shape and size are very similar to the silver moon jade pendant that he once gave to his mother and now wears on Jingliu, only the position of the clouds and moon and the pattern are completely opposite.

When the two jade pieces are placed side by side, they resemble two moons reflecting each other, forming a perfect pair.

"This is... something I prepared during my spare time while Master was away on his expedition..." Jingliu's voice unconsciously lowered.

As Qi Zhimu ran his hand over the slightly rough engravings on the jade pendant, the image of Jing Liu holding the carving knife, clumsy yet careful, vividly appeared in his mind.

Before new recruits go to the battlefield, they usually leave something for the person they care about.

If one is unfortunately killed in battle, that will be the final tribute.

Qi Zhimu fastened the jade pendant to his sleeve and nodded slightly.

"Remember, never become separated from your comrades."

"Your disciple will keep this in mind."

Suppressing the complex emotions surging within him, Jing turned and boarded the Star Chariot, flying towards the Cloud Cavalry Camp.

Qi Zhimu watched the starship disappear into the horizon. Mianxue walked out of the door and saw him still gazing into the distance. She spoke softly.

"Does my subordinate need to apply for a temporary transfer to the Dange Guard, Lord Zhimu?"

"..."

Qi Zhimu remained silent for a while, and the matter before his return suddenly came to mind. He wanted to refuse, but in the end, he nodded almost imperceptibly.

Mianxue understood, exchanged a glance with Qinghan, and then bowed and withdrew.

They all still remember the same look in their parents' eyes when they first went to the battlefield as Qi Zhimu does now.

They were clearly worried, but couldn't say it out loud.

After all, this day was inevitable from the moment they joined the Cloud Cavalry.

The older generation went through the same thing, so they know the cruelty of the battlefield.

Although few Cloud Cavalry soldiers died on their first battle, they did die.

"Jing Liu is very hardworking, and her assessment results are impeccable. As long as she undergoes enough practical experience, I believe she will be completely transformed," Qing Han said softly.

Sensing the unusual sensation inside his skin, Qi Zhimu withdrew his gaze and headed towards his secret laboratory.

"I hope so."

Yao Qing named this operation to sweep away the evil creatures the Si Luo Campaign.

Although the danger level is not high, the potential future risks are of great concern to the Alliance. Therefore, all the evil creatures of the Siluo species must be eradicated.

At the very least, they must kill until they are no longer a significant threat, like meat on the ground.

But no one expected that the battle would go so smoothly, almost unbelievably.

In the many worlds of this galaxy, the Cloud Cavalry did find numerous Si Luo, but none of them posed a real threat.

Within ten days, the entire Dange Guard returned in triumph, with no casualties.

Only a hundred or so inexperienced recruits were injured because they were unfamiliar with the characteristics of the Siluo.

When Mianxue brought back the battle report, she mentioned that the actions of those Siluo were somewhat abnormal, like headless flies.

However, due to their limited intelligence, they are unable to access synesthetic beacons, much like stinging insects, and the specific reasons for this are difficult to ascertain.

When Jingliu returned to his residence from the military camp and saw Qi Zhimu, he was overwhelmed with emotion.

Although they had only been apart for less than ten days, she finally understood why her master emphasized teamwork.

She understood even more why she had been given such cruel, hellish training.

On the eighth day of the expedition, the new recruits, without the guidance of veteran soldiers, must work together to wipe out a group of low-danger Siluo.

The number is small, only over 30,000.

That was also the last battle before returning to Yaoqing.

Faced with the surging tide of monstrous creatures, many recruits who usually excelled in their assessments were stunned by the overwhelming momentum of the charge, and some even stood frozen in place for a moment.

Fortunately, the Yunqi reserve army has always emphasized mental training, and most of them quickly calmed down, gripped their weapons, and performed their duties.

Some were responsible for holding the line and preventing the monsters from breaking through the formation, while others were responsible for emergency support, filling in any gaps caused by injuries.

Some were responsible for long-range point-and-shoot kills, with a clear division of labor.

The disadvantages of new recruits' lack of experience are becoming apparent in many ways.

The most obvious problem is that they tend to overexert themselves, don't know how to allocate their energy properly, and show signs of fatigue early on.

Some people are unfamiliar with their comrades, but Jingliu found that no matter which of the four comrades she was working with was slightly out of sync, she could quickly notice and fill in for them.

As a member of the front line, she was one of the very few soldiers who were not rotated out throughout the entire battle.

Even if her teammates changed frequently, she could quickly adapt and match their attack rhythm.

After reviewing the battle, Jingliu clearly saw the gap between himself and others.

The intensity of their training was on a completely different level compared to the hellish training she experienced.

These gaps are difficult to expose in military simulation training, simply because the simulation does not involve real life-or-death threats.

The battlefield is different; a moment's distraction could lead to death.

Jing Liu recalled what Qi Zhimu had said—

The weak cannot be compatible with the strong or adapt to the areas where the strong exist, but the strong can adapt to the areas where the weak exist to the greatest extent possible.

Jingliu was incredibly grateful that after being scolded in that crowded hospital room, he mustered the courage to seize the future.

Without her master, she wouldn't be who she is today.

She is still young and has plenty of time to become stronger.

With more effort, even if we can't catch up to our master's level or enter his field, at least...

You must also be able to see his back, become the sharp blade in his hand, and cut down all the evil things within sight.

"Master, I'm back."

Of all the words I could say, only this one comes to mind.

"Yes, you performed normally in the first game. Don't be complacent or lazy in training just because you've had a good start."

Qi Zhimu responded calmly.

"I will," Jingliu replied obediently.

because……

She can no longer live without her master...

Whether now or in the future.