In Lin Yi's mind, a picturesque spring scene suddenly felt as if it had been struck by something heavy, jolting him back to reality.
"You're asking me to marry you?" Lin Yi swallowed hard, struggling to believe what he had just heard. For him at this moment, marriage seemed like a distant concept.
He was unaware of how many dangers awaited him, and countless uncertainties about the future were constantly calling to him.
Ying Sa stood on her tiptoes, wrapping her arms around Lin Yi's neck. She was breathing lightly, her delicate face faintly flushed, and her star-like bright eyes were fixed on him.
Lin Yi could smell the fragrance emanating from Ying Sa's body, a wave of heat coursing through him. As he gazed at her exquisitely crafted features, it was impossible for him not to lean in closer.
"Ding—"
Suddenly, a sharp reminder echoed in Lin Yi's ear as his communicator buzzed. With a hint of reluctance, he answered the call. Before he could speak, he heard Li Xianzong's calm voice on the other end: "Come to the Armed Division."
The call ended abruptly, leaving Lin Yi looking at Ying Sa's disappointed expression, silently blaming Li Xianzong for interrupting his moment.
However, Li Xianzong never called Lin Yi without reason; something significant must have happened. Gently, Lin Yi kissed Ying Sa's flawless cheek and looked at her apologetically. "Mr. Li needs me for something; I have to go right away."
"I want to go too!" Ying Sa pouted slightly, resembling a petulant child. Yet the blush on her cheeks made Lin Yi's heart race.
Still, he gently patted Ying Sa's head and smiled. "Alright, my parents will probably be back soon. You should keep them company; I don't know when I'll be back."
Though Lin Yi's words were vague, their meaning was crystal clear. Ying Sa nodded eagerly like a chick pecking at rice and planted a firm kiss on his face.
"Hehe..." Lin Yi grinned foolishly as he touched his cheek before vanishing from sight. Although he hadn't visited the Armed Division often, he had memorized its location long ago. It was easy for him to tear through space.
Now, if Lin Yi wanted to move through space alone, all it took was a thought for him to shift into the Alternate Dimension and reach his destination faster than ever.
Upon arriving at the training building of the Armed Division, familiar presences immediately filled his senses. For a moment, Lin Yi felt as if he had returned to the past—the days spent fighting alongside comrades in the African Continent, European Continent, and Australia.
But soon enough, reality set in; this was not the past. However, when he saw his old comrades standing neatly before him in their War God Suits, tears welled up in Lin Yi's eyes.
"Captain, we're back!"
Just as Lin Yi had just stabilized his emotions, thousands of "War Gods" bowed to him in unison, shouting loudly. The specially designed training building directed their voices high into the sky, but this did not dampen anyone's spirits.
Lin Yi, the young man who had experienced blood and fire, was now filled with tears. The familiar faces before him represented countless stories. Just when Lin Yi thought that his story with them had come to an end, he realized that it was far from over.
"Everyone, it's been a long time!"
Lin Yi adjusted his mood, unsure of what to say, and simply gave a slight bow to the crowd. In fact, he had known since he returned to Lion City and turned the Vice Chairman to ashes that the Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps would come back. Lin Yi believed there was a reason for their situation at that time.
"The Captain is back! I will hand over my duties as Acting Captain to you!" Wu Hao stepped forward from the front of the line and handed two gleaming Silver Soul Battle Blades to Lin Yi.
These were the very Silver Soul Battle Blades that had been confiscated from Lin Yi. These two single-crystal Silver Soul Battle Blades represented a pinnacle of human materials engineering. Even though Lin Yi's strength was astonishing now, these blades still held great significance for him!
As Lin Yi's hands touched the hilts, it felt as if he were caressing his lover; his eyes were filled with tenderness. These Silver Soul Battle Blades had accompanied him since he encountered zombies in Mombasa until he achieved success. Now that he could hold them again, Lin Yi was overwhelmed with emotion!
"Wu Hao, and everyone else, you have truly worked hard!"
Lin Yi embraced Wu Hao. They were all iron-blooded mercenaries, so they wouldn’t hug each other and cry. Everything was understood without words; Lin Yi understood their feelings and believed they understood his as well.
"Boss..."
Witerson II finally couldn't hold back his tears and stepped forward to hug Lin Yi tightly, his voice choked with emotion. Although the others didn't cry out loud, many members of the former core team came forward for a group hug with Lin Yi. Witerson II's strength had now also reached the peak of Eight Star Level.
Just then, when Flower Cannon shyly walked over holding Jian's hand, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh. This person, who had always been considered the most "feminine" in the group, had finally found his true love. As for the fact that Jian was three or four years older than Flower Cannon, that could be easily overlooked.
"Congratulations! When you get married, you must invite me and give me a big gift!" Rarely seeing good news like this made Lin Yi's previous gloom lift significantly.
Jian merely nodded coldly at Lin Yi, but at that moment Flower Cannon excitedly grabbed Lin Yi's hand and said, "I don't want anything else; just tell me your secrets to improving your strength!"
Hearing Flower Cannon's words, Lin Yi was taken aback. It was only then that he realized Jian's strength had actually broken through to Nine Star Level while Flower Cannon was still at the peak of Eight Star Level. It seemed this usually carefree guy must have suffered quite a bit under Jian’s strict demands; he probably didn’t have much "dignity" left as a man at home.
Standing aside, Jian unabashedly reached around Flower Cannon's waist and gave it a hard squeeze. Flower Cannon quickly shrank his neck in response, but seeing his expression of enjoyment made everyone nearby burst into laughter.
As for Old Bai and Jiao Jiao, the two had secretly married several months ago. Given the circumstances at that time, they had to keep things simple. Old Bai's personality had always been rather cold, while Jiao Jiao appeared particularly warm and outgoing. Their contrasting traits complemented each other well, making their union a beautiful thing.
David had grown quite a bit taller now. His experiences set him apart from his peers, making him seem much more mature than others his age. He had now broken through to the Seven-Star Level, but the rapid increase in his strength took a heavy toll on his body. Even with the financial backing of the Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps to purchase better Gene Drugs, it was still not something just anyone could endure. David never expressed his inner struggles, yet everyone knew that despite his constant smile, he had never truly been happy.
Aoling Er, who used to work alongside Lin Yi at the Lion City Biological Research Institute, was still single. Like a forest sprite, she remained as playful and adorable as ever, resembling a child who would never grow up. When she saw Lin Yi, she sneakily kissed him on the cheek. Lin Yi was slightly taken aback, but Aoling Er whispered in his ear that she would never compete with a common Lover for a man.
Douglas, now referred to as Blade Brother, had also made remarkable progress in his abilities. Thanks to his innate mental Ability, he had managed to elevate both his combat power and Psychic Power to the Ten-Star Level. Jones, who had previously hesitated about Douglas, finally found resolution after enduring hardships together.
Tony and Lulu were a pair of lovebirds whose feelings for each other were evident; they were sweet enough to be sickeningly inseparable. They had already married before, but at that time Lin Yi was in the spotlight, so no one paid much attention to them. Lulu's strength had reached an astonishing Ten-Star Combat Power due to her ability to absorb dark energy.
However, Tony seemed to be lagging behind. Despite spending a considerable amount on high-grade Potential Gene Drugs, he had only reached Six-Star Level. In his own words, having a powerful wife was enough; a man's weakness could also be seen as a form of love for his wife.
Ika continued to exude charm and had surprisingly reached Nine-Star Level. As a military descendant, she certainly embodied the spirit of a fierce general. During Lin Yi's absence, she always took the lead in exterminating Zombies. While Potential Gene Drugs were indeed miraculous, they needed to be paired with intense combat to achieve their best effects.
Jerry, the young man who had followed Lin Yi out of the Masai Tribe, had become increasingly reserved. Lin Yi noticed that although Jerry's combat power was only at Eight-Star Level, his Psychic Power peaked at Nine-Star Level.
Woods' shadow clone technique had also become increasingly impressive. With his Ability reaching Nine-Star Level, he could now create three shadow clones that possessed nearly half of his original strength. Both Fire Dragon and Taishan were formidable as well; they had each reached Nine-Star Level—one could control fire while the other transformed into a giant with immense strength—both were rare warriors!
However, Sean and Roman hadn't made much progress; they had just barely reached Nine-Star Level in combat power. According to them, the Potential-Enhancing Drug used by their previous Mercenary group wasn't very effective, which meant their foundational skills hadn't been properly established.
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