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"Ha! How exactly are you being rude?" Che Junqing had indeed gained some insight, "So you’re that Gu Xiaoxi, huh? I’ve heard that wherever you go, you’re a thorn in the side, meddling in affairs and loving the limelight. Seeing you today, it really is the case."

"It seems you’ve done quite the thorough investigation on me.

Let me tell you, if Zhang Fenglin has the capability, let him come find me himself.

Sending you guys to take the bullets and cause trouble, what’s the point?

" Gu Xiaoxi’s face was expressionless, her eyes brimming with a murderous aura as she locked gazes with Che Junqing, not showing the slightest hint of backing down.

Che Junqing was taken aback for a moment; it was rare to see someone so unrestrained in front of him.

Especially at Unit L, where everyone would respectfully call him Colonel Che.

Even Zhang Fenglin would give him some face.

Here, Gu Xiaoxi not only called Zhang Fenglin by his name but also looked down on him with such arrogance.

Meanwhile, Yeh Bai was already treating Zhao Zilong’s wound and couldn’t help but say angrily, "The way you guys from Unit L go about it is too harsh. This wound was almost healed. With this hit, he’ll have to recover for a week."

On the other side, the medics from Unit L were treating Duruo.

Fortunately, it was just a dislocation, which could quickly be popped back into place.

But the pain during this time was something only Duruo knew how unbearable it was.

"Team, I didn’t know he was injured. Besides, he offended me first. That’s why I fought back!" Duruo argued defensively.

"For a sneeze, do you have to go that far?" A teammate, unable to bear it, said angrily.

Gu Xiaoxi stood there; so what if she had hit someone?

If they dared to mess around again, she’d dare to hit again.

The two sides immediately started arguing.

"Enough!" Gao Yuchen’s voice suddenly erupted from the front, furiously glaring at the people behind him, "If you have personal grievances, take off your uniforms and go settle them back in A City. If you are here to participate in the mission, please take your seats."

Afterwards, Gao Yuchen turned his gaze back to Che Junqing and sneered, "If because of a sneeze you need to throw punches and injure people, I hope on the battlefield, if the enemy shoots you once, you can return ten shots. Don’t reserve your villainous demeanor for your comrades and save your cowardice for the enemy. "

"Unexpectedly, everyone in Unit Z is so indiscriminate. Gu Xiaoxi injured my man and still tries to justify it," Che Junqing retorted without hesitation.

Seeing that Zhao Zilong was no longer in danger, Gu Xiaoxi directly exchanged seats with Shao Changfeng, allowing Zhao Zilong to sit in the middle while she took the outermost seat.

After all, she had hit someone and she was justified in doing so! It was Duruo who struck first.

As for the debate between the two team leaders, it was not her place to interject.

"It seems to me Unit L is nitpicking, probably looking for trouble on purpose! I see that your men are fine, while our team member’s wound has reopened.

Che Junqing, I will write a report on today’s incident to the superiors, and if something happens to our comrade, you can wait to face military court!

" Gao Yuchen was no pushover and spoke just as sharply.

Che Junqing was immediately left speechless; after all, Zhao Zilong was the injured party.

Duruo’s blows were excessive and he even punched someone twice.

As for Duruo’s wrist, they were all martial artists; a dislocation wasn’t considered a serious injury.

Just popping it back into place and then some massage, along with inner strength, could heal it quickly.

"If you’re so capable, let’s settle this after getting off the plane," Che Junqing snorted coldly, glaring fiercely at Gu Xiaoxi.

"I’m not afraid you’re up to it!" Gu Xiaoxi squinted her eyes, her tone disdainful.

It was then that a flight attendant suddenly butted in, looking at everyone who had stood up...

She was initially taken aback, then urged, "Please everyone sit down and buckle up. What’s going on here, aren’t soldiers supposed to have strict discipline?"

Che Junqing, grudgingly, returned to his seat.

The others also silently sat down; clearly, this was not the place for a fight.

Yet it was certain that relations between the two units had been bad from the start.

Once everyone had quieted down, Gu Xiaoxi turned to Zhao Zilong, whose face was pale, and asked, "Does it hurt a lot?"

"Not too bad!" Zhao Zilong whispered, "Sorry for causing you trouble."

"It’s not your fault! They were looking for trouble on purpose," Gu Xiaoxi whispered back.

Zhang Fenglin really isn’t much of a person, stirring up discord between two units for his personal vendetta.

"But it still started because of me!" Zhao Zilong felt guilty.

"Stop it! It was bound to happen sooner or later!" Gu Xiaoxi said as she sat next to Zhao Zilong, with Duruo on her left.

At that moment, Duruo watched ahead with no expression on his face. He only stealthily kept an eye on Gu Xiaoxi with the corner of his eye.

This debt of amputated hand, he would claim it back sooner or later.

...

Gu Xiaoxi had just left when Lin Shu discovered that the little grey rabbit he had been raising at home was missing.

Quan Shaoqing looked around the house, thinking the rabbit had gone missing.

He combed the nearby groves and even brought in a military dog to help search, but found nothing.

This left him somewhat disheartened because the rabbit was Gu Xiaoxi’s beloved pet. Not knowing its whereabouts now, he would be in a difficult position when she returned.

The next day, he went to the pet rabbit market and bought another little grey one to raise at home.

*

Elsewhere, at the Yi Si Mansion in Iceland.

The butler and servants were all lined up, happily welcoming their master home.

But upon Yi Si’s entrance, everyone was taken aback.

Could this man, with a face full of beard and disheveled hair, really be their high and mighty, decisive Yi Si?

This couldn’t be an imposter, could it?

"What are you all standing around for, quickly prepare the bath water, and make it a rose petal bath. Also, call the barber for me," Yi Si said with a cold expression. Following Gu Xiaoxi for months had nearly been the death of him.

Bathing was worse than dying. Although the servant was very earnest every time he washed him, that pet shampoo smelled too awful.

If it weren’t for that bit of Spiritual Power, he would have come back long ago.

As soon as the maids and servants heard Yi Si’s voice, they hurriedly busied themselves serving him.

After a wash, cut, and blow-dry by the barber, and a rose petal bath, the previously unkempt man was transformed into an incomparable beauty.

The servants could finally relax, assured that it was indeed Yi Si who had returned.

Only after Yi Si was groomed to perfection, lounging on his familiar sofa, savoring the tea prepared by the servants, did he feel like this was truly living. Luckily, he, a rabbit, could become human.

However, he aspired to be a person above all others!

"Go call Su Muli and Song Jingyi to me," Yi Si ordered indifferently.

"Yes!" Two servants respectfully took their leave.

Moments later, Song Jingyi, clad in a black uniform, and another young man walked shoulder to shoulder into the hall.

Upon seeing Yi Si, they respectfully bowed, "Yi Si!"

Yi Si stood with his arms folded, casually glancing up at Su Muli and Song Jingyi before focusing on the former, "Am I satisfied with her following you?"

"Satisfied!" Su Muli bowed his head, a smile curving his lips, "She’s decisive and quick in her actions. Skilled and clever too."

"Hmm!" Yi Si then nodded in approval and turned to Song Jingyi, "Good! Since you are my people, you ought to perform your duties well. Get ready, I’m planning to take you both to Dongxia."

"Go to Dongxia?" Su Muli lifted his head in confusion, "Boss, we can handle the procurement of raw materials. There’s no need for you to get involved personally."

"No! I’m not going for the raw materials, but for Gu Xiaoxi!" Yi Si stated unabashedly, "Capture her and offer her up to me."

He felt he was on the verge of a breakthrough, but merely staying by Gu Xiaoxi’s side, absorbing those scant traces of Spiritual Energy, was insufficient.

After careful consideration, he decided to absorb all the Spiritual Energy from her and use it to aid his breakthrough.

"This?" Su Muli was full of confusion, "Why would you be interested in a minor soldier from Liuli Country?"

Song Jingyi was instinctively alert, "Right! With so many important people in the world, why be interested in her?"

Yi Si looked meaningfully at Song Jingyi and sneered coldly, "Haven’t you always said she is not simple? So now you’re suggesting she’s a nobody?"

Song Jingyi was abruptly choked up, quickly bowing his head, eagerly explaining, "No, Yi Si. I am utterly loyal to you. Although she cannot be overlooked, she is not yet of significance to merit your attention."

"It seems that you still have feelings for her... defending her like this... If so, you don’t have to join this trip..."

"No!" Song Jingyi immediately interrupted him, his voice urgent, "I want to go. Yi Si, because I understand her, I can help you capture her more easily. But I am curious, Yi Si. What do you want her for?"

"That is my secret; you ask too many questions. And, when you capture her, you must not harm her. Bring her to me unharmed! Of course, I will take you both with me on this trip."

Upon Yi Si’s words, Su Muli and Song Jingyi exchanged puzzled glances. They couldn’t understand his true intentions.