Sky-cracking Rider

The latest news from the Bio Lab in the camp didn't concern Chen Fei. "Seed Nest" products are always top-notch, especially when crafted by a true old monster like McKenny, who's been around for a hundred thousand years. The freshly emerged seedling, with its tender new branches and trembling leaves, looks breakable, weak, and small, but it's actually far from fragile. Unless an Element Annihilation Bomb is used, it's nearly impossible for ordinary people to damage it at all.

Surrounded by a crowd of mad scientists in the Bio Lab, Chen Fei wasn't worried about any unexpected events.

Unlike with the "Boundary Pearl," his relationship with this seedling was much closer, like an Avatar, with shared perception and some secret methods. If anyone dared to try anything with it... they probably wouldn't even get a chance to meet Chen Fei before the Sovereignties would crush them to dust for their hubris.

So, no one could take this seedling from Chen Fei. The Sovereignty wouldn't allow it. In the face of the Sovereignty's will, any force or organization is just nothing.

"Miyoshi! You stay on guard, I'm taking a month off!"

Chen Fei gave a casual nod to the bachelor monk stationed inside the giant battleship and then prepared to leave with the Earth Element War Professional, Dang Wei Jun.

The material supply plan was roughly complete, and the reserve in the "Spatial Branding" reached a new high. The newly ordered batch of materials wasn't urgently needed either, taking time to organize production, with delivery expected in at least a month and a half. Thus, combining them with some unplanned miscellaneous supplies, the interval became a gap period Chen Fei planned for himself before anyone else could.

"Wait, I'm staying, but where are you going now?"

Seeing himself being left behind again, Miyoshi Xuesen was anxious.

Chen Xiao'er, you've found someone else outside, changed your heart, you're such a jerk, ah, crap!

"Just going to strengthen ties with some partners, don't spend my Silver too, and check on my family. After all, in war, one must work and rest thoughtfully."

Chen Fei had the Artificial Intelligence AI "Adam" manage some unimportant matters all postponed and others that couldn't be postponed dumped on "Adam" and the Mechanical Army.

The First Airship Combat Cluster split into three teams, dispatched to the "Ordovician Star" Abnormal Region on the North American Continent California Peninsula, the "Water God Star" Abnormal Region in the northern Desert Peninsula, and the "Giant Turtle Star" Abnormal Region within the Persian Sovereignty. During his absence, besides the "Ordovician Star" Abnormal Region, the other two abnormal regions were reported not paying dues. Returning this time, he planned to seal all gaps, ensuring that nobody dared to short him even a dime — "toll fees" all had to be paid up.

As resources from the three abnormal regions were gradually developed, their value increased, driving adventurers and desperados crazier. With the Blue Star Civilization population base, these guys swarmed in, instantly filling up the three abnormal regions.

The monk stubbornly insisted, "I want to go with you too!"

He could guarantee that if he parted ways with Chen Fei, all the scheming deeds he'd done in the past would surely catch up to him. Escaping once might work, but escaping entirely was doubtful, and thinking of peacefully turning the page was impossible.

Dark Elemental Psychics were adept at hiding, but Miyoshi Monk, being an A-level Dark Element psychic, struggled since his psi skills couldn't be used on himself, only on others, which was frankly awkward. His life and safety rested completely on his household, and if his Ninja Squad suffered heavy losses, he'd be nearly defenseless, facing imminent doom.

Chen Fei said irritably, "If you come with me, then what about here?" F+i#n.d t.h*i*s* c#hapt#er%'s so*ur#c.e on M-V-L%EM#-@PYR^.+

On Socotra Island, there was a mess of people, over 4,000 people on the giant battleship, and the Ginny family of more than 2,000, who had just recently arrived. The First Sovereignty's garrison only ensured camp safety, covering a bio-lab at most and wouldn't manage trivial matters.

Using military force for civilian issues is bound to cause trouble sooner or later, so Chen Fei handed over the role of head of the garrison to Miyoshi Xuesen. Since he'd been managing it for a few months, what difference would one more month make?

"Leave it to someone else. There are always a few talent managers around."

Miyoshi Xuesen wasn't keen on this responsibility, with limited capacity; managing a small team was fine, but dealing with thousands of people's needs and disputes left him exhausted, even with AI "Adam" assisting.

If not for AI, Miyoshi Monk wouldn't know where to start at all.

"How about you go back to Habulav, and I'll request another person?"

Chen Fei had no desire to ease this monk, who seemed caring and respectable on the surface, but was sly and calculating inside.

The "Ark Plan" members inside the giant battleship had formed their own faction, along with the Elemental Annihilation Weapon R&D Team. At least, they were high-intelligence superior humans who reluctantly accepted each other. Now adding a displaced large family, tension and faction conflicts erupted immediately, and Chen Fei didn't have the energy to manage this nonsense.

The monk, being crafty and adept at manipulating hearts, was actually perfect in charge of this area. As for the claimed lack of ability, more practice would solve it.

Miyoshi Xuesen was dumbfounded, shocked at being tossed aside after use, and quickly refused: "No, it won't work, I'll do it, just me, someone else can't handle it."

Displaying fervor, seemingly irreplaceable for victory.

How could he really let Chen Xiao'er kick him back to the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee headquarters without punishment?

See, it's resolved!

It's not that Chen Fei's methods became formidable; his vantage point simply changed.

"Yo sugoi, Miyoshi-kun, how about a beer?"

"Carry, carry eight bags!"

The unfortunate black-hearted monk had no choice but to grit his teeth and lift the "eight bags," under immense pressure, taking each step with difficulty.

"Old Party, we're setting off, first stop, the Xingdu Kush Mountain Area."

After arranging the matters at the Socotra Island camp, the small airship carrying Chen Fei and Dang Wei Jun slowly took off.

Following behind Chen Fei, Dang Wei Jun discreetly stepped back half a pace. Having witnessed Miyoshi Monk's fate firsthand, outwardly he remained calm, but inwardly he appreciated Chen Fei's prowess. If he had to take on those tasks, he'd probably be wishing for death.

A black-feathered bird suddenly swooped onto the main window of the airship, pecking relentlessly at the windshield with loud bangs, making quite a commotion.

A round hole appeared on the windshield, just enough for the bird to slip through. The opening quickly sealed back up and vanished.

Even if the Pure Light Sparrow of the Human Position Ninth Order was inherently small and weak, at this rank, if not for the transparent metal window, just a few pecks would be enough to cause a web of cracks, or even pierce through without it being surprising.

"Tweet! Tweet!"

Xiao Jiu clung to Chen Xiao'er again, wanting to follow along. This little interloper was much more persuasive than Miyoshi Monk, making it hard to refuse.

The other Pure Light Sparrows also wanted to follow, but the small airship took off too quickly and disappeared over Socotra Island in the blink of an eye.

They left Aden Bay, heading northeast.

The straight-line distance between Socotra Island and the 911 Aircrew Base in the Xingdu Kush Mountain Area was not far. At subsonic speed, three hours later, the desolate, barren mountains appeared beneath the airship.

"Warning, warning, unidentified flying object, you have entered the airspace of the 911 Aircrew Base control area, please leave immediately, Warning! Warning!..."

"I am 'Rookie,' I'm back!"

"Warn gah?"

The broadcast on the regional public communication channel was suddenly cut off.

"That's right, I'm back!"

Just as Chen Fei finished speaking, two "Big Mouth Monsters" flew in from afar, soaring up to the height of the airship.

"'Rookie,' are you back? Hooray! I knew this kid would come back!"

Squadron Leader Chekhov's voice chimed into the public channel, monopolizing the resources with loud noises.

"Squadron leader, you're too noisy!"

Another pilot's voice sounded somewhat unfamiliar. Chen Fei guessed it must be a newcomer to 911 since his departure.

"There should be booze for the occasion, drink a bottle! Gulp! Ha!~ Erguotou still tastes the best! Gulp, gulp, hic!"

Stashing alcohol in the crotch was Comrade Chekhov's basic move; judging by the channel's ruckus, he was clearly drinking (๑º㉨º๑).

But fetching alcohol right now made one's heart leap, hoping the ejection mechanism wasn't triggered, lest you miss the bottle and eject yourself out of the cockpit—that would be awkward.

Big Bear particularly liked Erguotou; although Vodka was a traditional ethnic drink, once filtered through activated carbon, it became medical-grade disinfectant alcohol, devoid of any flavor, and was directly outclassed by Erguotou, incomparable.

Chen Fei: "..."

After such a long absence, Big Bear was still the same.

Drunk flying was insignificant to Squadron Leader Chekhov.

Private military contractors didn't care about these trivial matters, unlike the sovereign military. As long as you performed your duties well, that was enough!

The obvious lead "Big Mouth Monster" wobbled slightly as if it had been drinking, quickly flanking the small airship's side, escorting it to the 911 Aircrew Base.

Radar showed only two "Big Mouth Monsters" hovering, presumably on routine patrol.

Although the "Water Bear" organization had been uprooted due to self-destruction, the mutant threat had not been eradicated completely, frequently emerging worldwide, making the presence of aircrew bases still necessary.