Chapter 054

Chapter 054

The two ended their chat, and Bai Xiaoyu busied himself refining the herbs sent by the two legions into potions.

Bai Kan, on the other hand, touched his leg. Now equipped with a biomechanical limb outside, it was attached to his leg like a second skin, feeling almost like regular skin. Walking wasn't an issue, but it wasn't the same as standing up on his own strength.

He wanted a pair of legs he could control, legs that could freely traverse the stars and pilot mechs to soar through space.

It had to be said, Bai Xiaoyu had learned his lesson this time, striking right at Bai Kan's weakness when negotiating terms.

If not for the daily growing desire in his heart, he would have angrily scolded him and severed all ties long ago. Even with just a sliver of hope, he didn't want to give up.

Now, he had no intention of staying any longer. Standing up, he planned to leave.

Bai Qi hurriedly called out, "Bai Kan, you're leaving early?"

Bai Kan: "Do I need to report to you when I leave?"

Bai Qi: "Everyone is here; don't you think it's a downer?"

Bai Kan looked at the others, who all seemed indifferent. Turning back to Bai Qi, he said, "Looks like only you are disappointed."

They were roughly the same age and from similar backgrounds. Most of them had graduated from school one or two years ago.

Among all their siblings, they were the ones who hadn't yet gained much power. The older ones were nearly twenty years their senior and had achieved significant accomplishments. They also had younger siblings who were still minors. According to the intelligence they had gathered, the youngest one hadn't even hatched and was being nurtured by Bai Xiaoyu.

Those around the same age usually interacted more and sometimes played together. The older ones would occasionally suppress them, leading to intergenerational competition, which seemed to have been passed down among those sharing half the same bloodline.

Bai Xiaoyu was originally part of their age group but had been eliminated early.

Bai Qi glanced at Qi Yun, who had been provoked by Bai Kan earlier and now wished he would leave immediately, showing no intention of retaining him, pretending not to see him.

After Bai Kan left, the others soon followed suit. Bai Qi's face turned livid. A few who had returned from the dance floor saw the empty seats and lost interest.

A carefully arranged banquet by Bai Qi was ruined without warning.

Finally, Bai Qi looked at Qi Yun, his tone harsh, "You knew I had something important to discuss with Bai Kan today. Why did you provoke him? The new herb refining device relies on the materials he provides. Even if we don't cooperate with the Lu family behind him, he owns several mining planets under his name and can provide the materials I need. Now everything is ruined because of you. Next time, he'll definitely demand more. And there are others I have deals with too."

Qi Yun's expression worsened, "How was I supposed to know he'd suddenly go crazy? My attitude towards him was even better than usual, and he still lashed out at me, using Bai Xiaoyu, that waste, to insult me. Now you blame me? Bai Qi, do you still want the new medicine from my grandfather? I'm not just working with you; the Xu family is another option."

For the first time, they argued, then parted ways unhappily, though their cooperation continued. However, a rift formed between them.

Neither of them knew that the instigator was Bai Xiaoyu, who wasn't present but had only been mentioned and expelled from their circle.

The next day, Bai Xiaoyu went to the Herb Base again. He intended to check on the soldiers but found two soldiers already standing guard at the entrance upon landing. They saluted him upon seeing him.

After examining their bodies, Bai Xiaoyu found that after a night's adjustment, they had indeed improved significantly. However, the bone-washing potion's effects lasted long, causing them pain until late last night.

"You don't need to rush back to duty. It's fine to rest for a few more days."

"Report to the boss, we've recovered a lot and can complete our tasks."

The Herb Base was crucial, so they needed to secure it quickly. Moreover, their bodies felt rejuvenated after the pain, with lingering injuries and dark matter contamination from insectoid battles vanishing. Their spirits were better than before the injuries, and their combat experience made them instantly notice the changes. Tests revealed enhanced physical constitution and mental strength, not just for one person but for everyone!

These potions were perfect, except for the taste that nearly killed them.

So, in the morning, they eagerly ran around the base to vent their excitement. Seeing their recovery, the commander promptly assigned tasks.

Apart from the guards stationed at various positions, reconnaissance teams began mapping the terrain inside and outside the base, preparing to establish land and air defense systems. The models for defense and offense were ready, and the soldiers came from different squads, covering all aspects. The allocation was so comprehensive that it shocked everyone.

Seeing this, Bai Xiaoyu was amazed by their efficiency and the completeness of the soldiers' specialties, covering sea, land, and air. He couldn't believe it was a coincidence and suspected Su Ran's deliberate arrangement.

What a pleasant surprise. He had to thank him properly.

Indeed, at the Sixteenth Legion, the old marshal, previously with silver hair, now had black hair. Even without dye, her roots were regrowing black. The medicine from Bai Xiaoyu had helped her stand again and now allowed her to oversee matters.

Su Ran stood beside her, "Old Marshal, your arrangement has likely been noticed by Young Master Bai."

The old woman paused, holding the documents, looking far ahead.

After a while, she spoke, "As long as he likes it. When he becomes more famous, send him a squad of special forces from my side."

That child will play a pivotal role in the future of the galaxy. Before he grows, we must protect him.

Su Ran nodded.

Meanwhile, Bai Xiaoyu watched a group of animals with missing front or hind legs exercising.

Hundreds of them, half were felines—leopards, leopards, jaguars, pumas, lynxes, and the rest were canines, wolves, dogs, foxes, and birds like ostriches, golden eagles, and hawks. A smaller number were cold-blooded reptiles like snakes and crocodiles.

Despite the soldiers' impressive human forms, their animal forms fought fiercely, with meows, barks, and howls filling the air, fur flying everywhere.

Not only that, but they were also practicing climbing, jumping, and hunting.

Bai Xiaoyu watched intently, seeing so many beastmen for the first time, more than in pre-apocalyptic zoos. Their animal forms were large, towering over him.

Gathering together, they showcased the speed and strength of star beasts, though their animal forms were imperfect, missing limbs. Despite this, they remained formidable fighters.

Bai Xiaoyu's arrival made them train harder, each wanting to show their best side.

Cui Zhanpeng approached, "Boss, the medicine distributed yesterday was excellent. The soldiers have recovered significantly and can now resume their duties."

Bai Xiaoyu: "We can take a few more days to adjust."

Cui Zhanpeng: "Beastmen have very vigorous energy. If you don't give them something to do, they'll vent their boundless energy in the base every day. It's better to get them working as soon as possible."

Bai Xiaoyu thought of the beastmen around him. Apart from Lou Hao and Tao Limeng, who were always busy, Qi Yanhuan was the most obvious one, with a stark difference before and after his recovery. It seemed he didn't understand interstellar beastmen well enough, so it was best to leave it to professionals.

"Then you decide."

Cui Zhanpeng now looked at Bai Xiaoyu with a completely different expression. He immediately saluted, looking serious. "Understood."

Soon, it was time for a break, and many grateful soldiers gathered around Bai Xiaoyu.

They were in their beast forms, so Bai Xiaoyu found himself surrounded by large cats and dogs.

Looking at these creatures as tall as humans, Bai Xiaoyu marveled again.

He looked at the strong and beautiful leopard in front, but unfortunately, its front paw was half gone, and its tail was missing too, ruining its wild perfection.

He waved at the leopard, which walked over without hesitation.

Bai Xiaoyu reached out, and the leopard sniffed gently, seemingly memorizing his scent. Then it tilted its head and lay down, nudging its furry head against Bai Xiaoyu's palm, rubbing it affectionately.

Facing the big cat's friendliness, Bai Xiaoyu chuckled, stroking it and feeling the soft fur. "Don't struggle; let me check your condition."

The leopard nodded slightly, and Bai Xiaoyu used his mental power to probe inside. As expected of a beastman, the recovery speed was impressive, much better than yesterday. With two or three more sessions, it would be fully recovered.

Bai Xiaoyu patted the leopard's head. "Your recovery is going well. Don't worry, I'll make sure all of you recover completely."

Hearing this, the animals surrounding Bai Xiaoyu looked at him with even greater gratitude. The leopard tilted its head and suddenly lay down, exposing its soft belly, using its intact front paw to pull Bai Xiaoyu's hand towards its furry tummy.

Bai Xiaoyu's hand touched the leopard's belly, attracted by the even softer texture, and couldn't help but stroke it a couple of times.

Unbeknownst to him, in the interstellar world, beastmen only expose their bellies to those they trust the most.

The leopard enjoyed it so much that its eyes narrowed, which caused other soldiers to become jealous. Soon, several animals pushed the leopard away.

Bai Xiaoyu checked each of their conditions and patted their bellies as well.

Finally, when Bai Xiaoyu reached the fifth one, the big black egg beside him could no longer hold back.

The big black egg suddenly rushed out and crashed into several animals lying on their backs, tempting Bai Xiaoyu with their bellies.

The big black egg was powerful, but the soldiers weren't weak either and quickly dodged. A large pit appeared on the training field.

After chasing them away, the big black egg hopped back to Bai Xiaoyu, lying down and swaying left and right, urging him to touch it.

Bai Xiaoyu couldn't help laughing and stroked the big black egg's shiny round body. "Big Black, I'm checking their internal conditions. I'll play with you later."

The big black egg refused to budge.

Bai Bai could use mental power to check, don't be tempted by their beast forms.

These guys were using their beast forms to lure Bai Bai into petting them, and it was endless. He was getting angry!

The various beast-form soldiers, interrupted by the big black egg, stared at it.

The atmosphere became tense, and eventually, a few beast-form soldiers pushed forward, leading to a fight with the big black egg.

The scene instantly became chaotic.

The big black egg quickly angered everyone by trying to monopolize Bai Xiaoyu, and was soon surrounded.

Despite being an egg, the big black egg had grown stronger recently and held its own against the many injured soldiers.

Bai Xiaoyu did not stop them, believing both the big black egg and the soldiers knew their limits. Instead, he watched with great interest.

At this moment, Su Ran contacted him. After the call, seeing Bai Xiaoyu's happy smile, he couldn't help asking, "Young Master Bai, you seem in a good mood. Is there some good news?"

Bai Xiaoyu nodded. "Yes, it's good news. I need to thank you for sending such excellent soldiers. Did you arrange these troops?"

Su Ran glanced at the old marshal and replied, "It was the old marshal's idea."

Bai Xiaoyu: "Then please convey my thanks to the old marshal."

Su Ran: "I will certainly do that. By the way, I heard beastmen's calls during our conversation. Are they fighting? It sounds lively. Who has angered everyone?"

Bai Xiaoyu smiled. Indeed, it was lively now. He turned the camera to focus on the big black egg and the various beast-form soldiers.

A fierce big black egg fighting among many injured beastmen appeared before Su Ran's eyes. Surrounded by leopards, foxes, and crocodiles, the big black egg fought fiercely, holding its own. The soldiers, initially just playing, were now driven by a competitive spirit. They were also shocked—what kind of egg was this, so powerful that they couldn't defeat it together?

Su Ran: "... Huh."

Boss, it's you! What did you do to get them to gang up on you?

He almost immediately projected the scene, and the old marshal saw it too.