I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 1023: Chapter 654: Assassination Returns, Lucky Star 2

"Alright."

Conis didn’t press further but earnestly reminded, "If there’s actually any problem, you have to inform me first, and we’ll report to the Legion Commander together."

"Mm, I understand." Liang He nodded.

He lowered his head and continued wiping the knife, but his gaze involuntarily drifted into the distance, a faint trace of doubt flickering deep in his eyes.

Is it just my illusion?

...

Three days passed in a flash.

During these three days, the advance speed at Ice Extreme Pass was astonishingly fast.

The Stele Demons in Zone D-23 had been completely cleared.

When this news reached the Dongfang Clan’s command center, the elders there were stunned.

According to the original plan, it should have taken at least until the fifth day to complete the clearing task in Zone D-23, but Ice Extreme Pass had hardcut nearly the time in half and had even exceeded their targets.

What does this imply?

It implies that the Dongfang Clan’s overall advance plan can be significantly accelerated, more resources can be redeployed, and the overall casualty rate will further decrease.

In the midst of excitement, the Dongfang Clan naturally didn’t leave Ice Extreme Pass idle.

New tasks were quickly assigned, defense areas were redefined, and Ice Extreme Pass was dispatched to the frontline areas that required more support.

To this, Qin Tian welcomed the change.

The larger the area, the more Stele Demons, and thus the more Evolution Points, precisely what he desired.

Additionally, within these three days, Qin Tian and his Moluo Warriors became the renowned "firefighters" of the Eastern Camp.

Whenever the front lines were strained or unexpected formidable foes emerged, as long as a distress signal was sent out, the forces from Ice Extreme Pass would always arrive in the shortest time.

In just three days, there were over a dozen rescue missions, big and small.

For each rescue, Qin Tian would personally lead the team, striking with thunderous tactics to resolve the toughest adversaries, then leaving the Moluo Warriors to assist in clearing the remnants.

Among the rescued teams, some were from direct lineages of noble families, while others were from consortiums or other forces.

"General Qin, your great kindness is etched in our hearts."

"If not for General Qin’s timely arrival, our team would have faced annihilation."

"General Qin, should you need anything in the future, just say the word."

Qin Tian had heard variations of these words dozens of times in the past three days.

He always responded with a smile, his demeanor humble without a shred of arrogance.

This not only didn’t make people feel he was being insincere, it made those he rescued respect him even more.

In this manner, Ice Extreme Pass gained more and more allies within the Eastern Camp.

And the successful advance of Ice Extreme Pass indirectly affected the broader strategic deployment of the Dongfang Clan.

Casualties were much lower than anticipated, while the speed of task completion accelerated significantly.

With this shift in dynamics, the Dongfang Clan’s advance pace could soon surpass other Holy Blood camps.

What does this imply?

It suggests that in the final settlement phase, the contribution level of the Dongfang Clan could surpass all others, potentially claiming the top position in the Nine Stars Martial Arts Competition.

If achieved, once the Nine Stars Martial Arts Competition concludes, the Empire’s support for the Dongfang Clan will reach an unimaginably high level.

Whether in resource allocation, territory expansion, or influence within the Empire’s higher echelons, it will all take a qualitative leap.

Thinking of this, the elders and members of the Dongfang Clan were even more motivated.

Simultaneously, their goodwill towards Ice Extreme Pass and Qin Tian grew stronger.

— He truly is the ideal son-in-law of the Dongfang Clan.

...

"Are you two not planning on leaving?"

In the tent, Qin Tian stood with hands on hips, looking at Dongfang Haoyue and Zhuge Yu leisurely reclining on the sofa, his mouth twitching, almost rolling his eyes.

Dongfang Haoyue was sunk into the soft sofa, fully relaxed, with legs casually crossed, holding a cup of something hot he procured from somewhere, sipping slowly before speaking unhurriedly: "It’s so nice here, peaceful and safe, I truly want to stay here and not leave."

The tone and demeanor, it seemed less like a frontline tent and more like some vacation paradise.

Qin Tian said speechlessly, "Is my place safer than the Dongfang Clan’s headquarters?"

The headquarters houses several Tier Eight Holy Blood Masters, layered defensive formations, and tens of thousands of elite warriors, clearly much safer than this makeshift tent.

"That may not be the case."

Zhuge Yu suddenly spoke, his tone mysterious, a subtle cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

Hearing this, Qin Tian frowned, his relaxed face instantly turning serious, asking in a deep voice, "Have ghosts around?"

"Mm."

Dongfang Haoyue nodded, his leisure gone, replaced by seriousness.

He put down his teacup, speaking slowly:

"Yesterday, while A Yu and I were eliminating a group of Stele Demons, a sudden Spiritual Shock attacked from the darkness during the battle. The technique wasn’t from the Stele Demons but from the hand of a Tier Seven Spiritual Mind Master."

Tier Seven Spiritual Mind Master.

Qin Tian’s frown deepened.

Dongfang Haoyue stared at Qin Tian, continuing, "Luckily, the Little Pollo you gave me blocked the first wave of the most lethal shock, allowing me to remain unscathed."

Qin Tian waved his hand.

To friends of significant importance, he always gifted them a Little Pollo to guard their soul.

The starting level of Little Pollo can reach Tier Five, and then, by feeding it various Spiritual-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, along with the owner’s daily spiritual nurturing, their strength can rapidly improve.