"I believe in you. Your cultivation will not be inferior to mine. Don't call me senior, call me by my name instead." Zhong Chaichui spoke without hesitation.
It's not easy for Ding Huan to step on the wood and come here. There are many fierce creatures in the sea.
Especially a species of knife-back fish, which not only can leap out of the sea surface but also can shoot arrows with unguarded attacks.
"Okay, Senior Zhong, please come up." Ding Huan landed back on the round log.
"Ha ha..." Zhong Chi burst into a hearty laugh and, leaping effortlessly, landed directly at the other end of the round log.
He has nothing; the only sword he has is still in his hand, so he can leave whenever he wants.
Ding Huan spat out true qi, and the round log shot out of the sea at an incredible speed.
"Great skill." Zhong Chi couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Ding Huan smiled, "When it comes to cultivation, I am far behind Senior. I'm just younger. If Senior were not injured, walking on this round log across the sea would be easy for you."
Zhong Chi shook his head and said, "Ding Huan, if you treat me as a friend, don't call me senior. I am also only in my forties."
"Alright, I'll call you Old Zhong." Ding Huan didn't mind.
He calls Zhong Chi senior out of respect for his dedication to protecting Earth against ferocious beasts, not because of his innate cultivation level or his age.
Zhong Chi nodded in satisfaction, "If I weren't injured, my true qi shouldn't be much thicker than yours. Moreover, you lift heavy things on this round log as if it's nothing. I can't do that."
As for now, I can't do it at all. What you've cultivated is really remarkable."
As the earliest innate strongman, Zhong Chi naturally understands the difference between genetic cultivation methods.
He understands that Ding Huan's cultivation should be genetic cultivation methods, rather than martial arts cultivation methods.
Both genetic and martial arts cultivation methods have their own merits. However, ordinary genetic cultivation methods are far inferior to martial arts cultivation methods.
The only advantage is that genetic cultivation is faster; it's not as complicated as martial arts cultivation, which requires several years, or even a dozen years, to lay a solid foundation.
How many decades are there in a person's life? So, it's rare for those who excel in martial arts cultivation.
"Old Zhong, I'll help you get rid of the poison after this. Once you recover your strength, we'll go ashore." Ding Huan controlled the round log to rush towards the coral island where Qi Xinyue was located while saying this.
Although he had injured the giant ape when he came, the giant ape should not have died so easily. If both the giant ape and the evil dragon had come out, he would not be able to handle them alone.
"Never mind the cure, this poison may not be removable, I will find Shichangyi this scoundrel after I return. Even if I die, as long as I can kill this piece of human garbage, my heart will be at ease."
Zhong Chi shook his head and said.
Ding Huan muttered, "Old Zhong, you really are too naive."
"How come? Don't you believe in my ability? I don't need to do it myself; I can take care of this trash without a second thought." Zhong Chi was not happy with Ding Huan's slight on his abilities.
As the first strongest cultivator in China, it's not just the reputation; I have friends all over the world. How can I be afraid of a mere foreigner?
Ding Huan chuckled and said, "
"Old Zhong, I'm not looking down on you. If you were not poisoned now and at the peak of your strength, you might really not need to take action to suppress Shichangyi. But now that you're poisoned and your strength is compromised, it's a different story."
It's like if you are now incredibly rich, without you having to borrow, others will happily bring the money to you and ask if it's enough. Once you truly become poor and destitute, hehe, the vast majority of people you know will avoid you."
Zhong Chi fell silent after hearing Ding Huan's words.
He was well aware of the people from the federation and the ten universities on Blue Star. If he went back injured, Ding Huan's words might come true.
The reason the Federal and China's Security Bureau have been lenient towards the Genetic Union is because it has two superpowered individuals. One is the alliance's leader, Shichangyi, and the other is Shichangyi's shadow, Cold Seven.
Zhong Chi sighed, "I know I can't cure my own poison. I'm venomically congested, and even if I hadn't encountered you today, I wouldn't have lived much longer."
Venomous congestion; that's something that can't be solved by modern medicine.
Perhaps a gene-based remedy could be developed to cure this poison, but by the time it was discovered, Zhong Chi's bones had long since turned cold.
Ding Huan chuckled and said, "Believe it or not, it's up to you."
Zhong Chi did not continue. It wasn't a matter of belief but that it was simply impossible.
...
Qi Xinyue sat like a statue on the rocky outcrop, gazing out at the turbulent sea far away, her entire mind a blank.
She didn't know how long she had been sitting or how long she would have to sit longer.
When the two figures appeared in her line of sight, her thoughts seemed to still be in a state of aimless wandering.
Until the two figures drew closer and she recognized one of them as Ding Huan, she suddenly stood up and rushed a few steps to the edge of the islet.
Ding Huan timed his arrival at the islet's edge, having flown down from the round log. Looking at Qi Xinyue, who was crying, he asked in confusion, "Xinyue Lady, what's wrong?"
"Oh..." Qi Xinyue suddenly realized she shouldn't have reacted in such a way.
She hurriedly wiped her eyes, "I miss home a bit."
"Mhm, you don't need to worry. As long as you work hard in cultivation, there is still a chance to go home. We'll go in and rest for a bit, and discuss the matters of leaving here."
Ding Huan suddenly remembered the person beside him, Zhong Chi, and quickly introduced, "This is Zhong Chi..."
"Ding Huan, isn't she the woman who was captured on the spaceship? How come..."
It's evident that Zhong Chi has seen Qi Xinyue before and knows where she's from.
Ding Huan smiled, "Yes, what's the matter?"
Zhong Chi's face became serious as he looked at Ding Huan and said earnestly:
"Ding Huan, I advise you to tie her up now and take her to be detained by the Federation. This is no small matter."
Ding Huan looked at Zhong Chi calmly and said, "Old Zhong, if you prefer not to leave with us, you can stay here. We're leaving now."
After saying that, Ding Huan didn't bother to look at Zhong Chi and entered the coral cave. His backpack was still here.
Zhong Chi rushed up and said, "Ding Huan, I know you must be upset with what I said, but have you considered the consequences?"
If the Federation and the Genetic Union find out that you're with a woman who invaded Earth from outer space, not only you but everyone around you will be pursued and even shouted at as traitors."
Ding Huan turned back and looked at Zhong Chi, speaking one word at a time, "I don't care. I have to protect her. We're leaving now."
"Old Zhong, what I do, Ding Huan does not need anyone to teach, nor does it require the Federation and Genetic Union to interfere."
Alien invasion of Earth? Hah, ask your conscience, who lured that spaceship here?"
"I know, but..."
Ding Huan waved his hand and said to Zhong Chi clearly, "Old Zhong, I am explicitly telling you that when the group of idiots at the Genetic Union sent out signals seeking extraterrestrial civilizations, alien invasion of Earth was already a foregone conclusion. This cannot be changed."
It has nothing to do with her. On the contrary, she is a victim; the Genetic Union and the Federation are the ones who harmed her. Of course, the spaceship is also one of the tools that harmed her."
Ding Huan is well aware of Qi Xinyue's background. In simple terms, she is in the same situation as Ding Huan was back then.
Back then, he was captured by the Genetic Union and taken into space for the purpose of being used as a test subject for genetic potions.
And Qi Xinyue is in the same boat. In her hometown, she was called a heretic, and then taken into space to search for the planet where the god race lived.
Here, Ding Huan stopped abruptly. He looked at Zhong Chi and said, "Old Zhong, I used to have some sympathy for you. Because you were ambushed by Shichangyi in your efforts to combat the Genetic Beasts."
Now I understand. You deserve it. You're a brainwashed person who follows others and believes whatever they say. It's only natural for you to be ambushed like that.
Poor people have something hateful about them, and you're one of them. Please, can you have some brain of your own? Do you really believe the nonsense those guys at the Genetic Union spout? You've forgotten who put that poison in your body, haven't you?"
To be honest, Ding Huan truly regretted bringing Zhong Chi here.
This guy is very serious, all of his intelligence might be used for cultivation.
"Do you know why the Federal has her detained? It's because of Shichangyi, that scumbag. He wants to gain the secret she possesses but is trying to act like a saint."
Today, I Ding Huan will take Qi Xinyue back in the open and aboveboard. Who dares to do anything about it? Who can do anything about it?" Ding Huan's tone was unwavering.
Qi Xinyue saw Ding Huan and Zhong Chi arguing and felt a bit scared and uneasy. From the two's attitudes, she could sense that it was because of her problem.
Zhong Chi was present when she was captured and imprisoned. He even expressed his agreement. Now that he's seen her again, he must want Ding Huan to capture her.
However, the resolute attitude and the disdainful look in Ding Huan's eyes made her know that Ding Huan would never capture her.
She stared blankly at Ding Huan's aura, feeling a warmth in her heart.
Perhaps, that's why she unconsciously shed tears when she saw Ding Huan return. It was because, without realizing it, she had come to regard Ding Huan as a friend.
Zhong Chi was taken aback, and it took him a while to gradually realize. He kowtowed to Ding Huan and said:
"It was my mistake. I had always thought that anything decided by the Federal and the two alliances must be correct. Shichangyi is a spoiled brat, but he's just one guy. Now I feel I was wrong."
Ding Huan, thank you for reminding me. I really have put all my energy into cultivation. Many things that are common sense to others, I haven't considered."
He also realized that Ding Huan had said earlier that his poison was unremovable and going back to seek trouble with Shichangyi was just a joke.
Ding Huan sighed and looked at Zhong Chi, saying, "People like you shouldn't aspire to be the greatest warrior or be swayed by a few compliments to forget where they stand."
I'll give you a piece of advice: don't listen to the Federation, and don't think that the two alliances are always right.
If you follow my advice, after returning this time, don't join the Security Bureau and stop being a vigilante. You're not suitable for it."
"Alright." Zhong Chi seriously replied to Ding Huan's words. He didn't think Ding Huan was wrong.
His daughter had told him more than once not to mix with the people of the Federation and not to trust anyone from the Genetic Union.
"Alright, I'll help you detoxify later. Let's go now." Ding Huan said helplessly.
(End of Chapter)
