Harley sighed as she heard Shi Lang, she said, “You are walking on thin ice here, if that old fogey of the Ikeras got triggered, what will you do?”
Shi Lang smiled and replied, “I will kill them all. You better not let this thing go out. Or I do not mind being the first to ruin the strike force and be the most wanted person in the galaxy.”
His smile was anything but friendly and calm, it sent a chill down Harley’s spine. The lady reacted and said, “The manipulation of the big five is something that I have been a victim too. So you do not have to worry about my protest.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “I am going back for some rest, please call me if you have any other tasks.”
Harley nodded and said, “You can leave, but only after telling me what you did and how you managed to deal with it.”
Shi Lang sighed and said, “I have given you the report, you can read it yourself.”
Harley raised her brows and said, “You know that I am your superior officer?”
“Come on, even after facing that old man together you are threatening me? No wonder my subordinates call me a demon, seems like the people in higher places are all demons.”, said Shi Lang.
Harley said, “Fine, you can leave, I will read it on my own.”
Shi Lang smiled and said, “Long Live, Commander Harley.”
Then he left the cabin with a spring in his step. Harley shook her head and mumbled, “Scary person.”
…
Shi Lang came to his room and checked the messages he received from his family and friends. Things were fine and the speed of cultivation had picked up the pace. The people of the federation were all blessed and they understood the importance of alternative professions as well. Some of the experts with bold personalities have even tried using Arrays with technology and the result was something shocking.
They had revolutionized the entire federation, and the experts were not only Terrans, even the indigenous civilizations under their banner had made considerable growth, thanks to the no-discrimination policy Archie Arkham told him that recently the people from both sides have begun to mix up well as some love stories have surfaced among them.
Shi Lang was happy about all this improvement and congratulated the people for their hard work and effort. He also mentioned Cega and the cig civilization in his reply and also the discovery of spirit stone mines. He simply told the two highest authorities that Cega was a single planet, and was an independent entity.
However, the people of the federation must respect their wishes as they were capable of holding a world killer. If things and the alliance went south, then Shi Lang will be coming for the heads of those responsible. He might not be the first general anymore, but he was still the Ace of terrans, and this was a title held by only one person at a time.
Later Shi Lang responded to the mail of his daughter and promised her to relax as he will go back home for her birthday and his anniversary.
Just when he wanted to take a nap the door was knocked. He sighed and got up to open the door and found Crystal standing outside. He asked, “What’s up kiddo?”
The girl said, “Boss, my nana wants to meet you.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “Let me grab a bite, and then we will go.”
He turned around but heard a familiar voice, “Seems like you have a wrong impression of me.”
Shi Lang was surprised and turned his head to look outside and found Cara Balley standing behind Crystal. He was surprised and said, “I had no other meaning, Senior. It is only appropriate for the younger generation to visit seniors. Please come in.”
The room Shi Lang had was basically an apartment. He invited the two people inside the place and then served them tea. The kitchen had a tea set equipped and Shi Lang used it. It was not just any tea-making method that he used, he used the ancient method in his memories to brew the tea with spirit energy.
Cara took the cup and after a sip, she said, “Good tea. Shi Lang, you surprise me every time.”
Shi Lang smiled and asked, “Senior, is there anything I can do for you?”
Cara shook her head and said, “You took my granddaughter out and she learned a lot. She wishes to stay on your team for as long as possible and learn more. I wonder what you think about it?”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “I have no problem, Senior. However, she will not be having it easy anymore. I do not like the members of my team to be soft and confused. I hope you do not mind my methods.”
Cara nodded and said, “Just do not leave scars on her face.”
Shi Lang smiled and the lady said, “Today I came here to give you the knowledge and material needed to set up a greater teleportation array.”
This surprised the boy, he did not know how to react for a bit. After regaining his composure, he asked, “Senior, the importance of the Greater Teleportation array is too much, are you sure, that you want the Terrans to have it?”
Cara nodded and said, “Indeed, I have talked to the Beast Council. We are ready to reconnect with the Terran side. However, since it is just the beginning, I would like to ask for this array to be set up in a rather desolate region, whether it is us or your side. Only when we have enough trust we should move the teleportation to a better region.”
Shi Lang nodded and wanted to say something but he hesitated, Cara sensed this and said, “Do not worry, the first meeting between the two sides should be the governments of the two sides. We can both swear a dao oath and sign blood contracts. This way the alliance will be strong and honest. What do you think?”
Shi Lang caressed his chin and said, “Senior I appreciate this proposal, but I hope you give me some time to discuss this matter with my people. This is something that considers the future of the two nations. I can understand that we are weaker than you, however, anything is possible. Thus I wish to consider this at greater lengths.”
Cara nodded with a faint smile and said, “Of course, such big decisions should not be taken lightly. I agree with you.”
Shi Lang nodded and then the two began to discuss the things Crystal needed to work on to become stronger. The young Terran made an emphasis that having strong cultivation does not mean everything, one must have sharp wits, and also the ability to back up the cultivation realm they have. It is not easy to reach the peak.
He also classified that Crystal was just a vase at this moment, and she needed a lot of work to become a sword. The girl did not back off and accepted the criticism nicely. Soon the two people left the place and Shi Lang went back to sleep.
…
In a lev car, Cara asked, “Your Highness, what do you think of him now?”
Yes, she was addressing a princess, or Crystal to be precise. The girl said with a calm expression, “What you think is correct, this guy is indeed abnormal. Whether it is his strength, his soul skills, and his calculations. They are all top-notch. He is worthy of being an ally. The rest of his team is exceptional as well. They are better than the elites of our society in terms of cooperation and trust at least. That is all for now.
He will be stronger in the future, and we will not in a loss to have him as an ally. He has the potential to challenge the heavens. He will be climbing realms soon. This small favor is nothing to have the bridge reconnected.”
Cara nodded and said, “Indeed, it is true, I have never seen a guy this terrifying. He could tell what I was doing and he was patient enough to have me promise that heavenly oath. I wonder if he was really serious and wanted to see our sincerity.”
Crystal nodded and said, “He is wise, and this is enough. The heavenly oath will keep things in line. We may have the resources and power, but we are not blessed in comprehension of arts like the Terrans are, this is a curse, we all have our innate cultivation sutras and might have strong natural martial arts too, but the arrays we have are all left behind by the things our ancestors had, and only the Terrans can help us in understanding them better.
Call the council and tell them about it. The terrans are not to be underestimated and at the same time, they must not be wronged while Shi Lang is alive. If he finds out about this, he may endure it first, but he will definitely pay it back ten folds, however, do not let the Terrans run over our heads too.”
Cara nodded and said, “I will inform the council, also, Your Highness, do you really want to stay on his team?”
Crystal nodded and a smile appeared on her face, and said, “They are nice and strong people. I like it with them.”
The two did not know that this discussion was going to change the course of their civilization completely.