Chapter 442

The Phantom Shadow Cat now behaved like his pet—whenever he wanted to pet it, he could, so obedient it was.

The Ice Moon Sprite was beautiful to look at and could be used to steep tea, generating coolness in summer; Su Yang had enjoyed both benefits.

Besides, strengthening Liu Mengyun's strength was effectively strengthening his own.

Having a subordinate who was strong, reliable, and always ready to respond felt incredibly good!

The Ice Moon Sprite held the Spirit Fruit, its face beaming with joy.

Su Yang reached out and poked its arm.

Cold and smooth, like polished jade.

The Ice Moon Sprite looked at Su Yang, who explained, "I'm just curious!"

"Oh!" It reached out and gripped Su Yang's broad palm. "How does it feel?"

"A bit cold!"

Su Yang stared at the frost on his hand.

"I'm an elemental lifeform!"

Su Yang clenched his fist; the ice crystals shattered. "Next time, I'll get myself an elemental pet!"

"What a pity!" The Ice Moon Sprite looked at Liu Mengyun with disdain. "Too bad I'm already bound by contract—I can't defect to you even if I wanted to!"

Liu Mengyun glared at the Ice Moon Sprite. "You openly declare your intention to defect—have you considered my feelings at all?"

"…"

The worm train came to a stop, its doors slowly opening as Su Yang jumped down.

Seeing the familiar Wucheng Station, he spread his arms and stretched lazily.

Liu Mengyun stepped down behind him and stood quietly beside Su Yang.

"Finally home!"

"Back again!"

"It's been half a year—wonder what's going on at home?"

"Missing your wife?"

"Don't you miss hers? Sorry, I forgot—you're still single!"

"…"

A mission lasting over half a year was fairly rare.

The members of the Fourteenth Emergency Squad also longed to return home.

In truth, Su Yang wanted to go home too.

Su Yang called out loudly, "Hold on a little longer—we'll return to the garrison. Then I'll speak to the higher-ups and see if we can get you a month's leave!"

Hou Yongning asked, "Really? A whole month?"

"Probably," Su Yang said. "As long as there's no emergency mission."

Qu Fei chuckled. "If Su Yang asks, given his achievements, even Commander Yao might give him face!"

"Exactly! I want a vacation too!" Wang Hong laughed as he stepped off the train. "Then I'll leave it to Captain Su!"

"I'll try! I'll try!"

Back at the Emergency Squad, the Fourteenth Emergency Squad remained as pristine as ever.

Su Yang directly brought Qu Fei, Hou Yongning, Zhou Jiayun, Wang Hong, and Hao Ren to the Emergency Squad headquarters.

Commander Yao was absent, so Su Yang went straight to Deputy Commander Ma.

As soon as Su Yang entered Ma Wenhong's office, Ma Wenhong rose from his seat. "Su Yang, you're finally back?"

"Deputy Commander Ma, long time no see!"

"You did an excellent job!" Ma Wenhong looked at Su Yang, beaming. "General Qin has praised you multiple times in high-level meetings over the past half year."

"It's my duty."

"Don't be modest—your achievements are right there for all to see, no one can erase them!" Ma Wenhong pointed to the sofa. "Sit, all of you sit. Tian Deputy Officer, where the hell are you? Bring tea!"

Tian Deputy Officer hurried in and placed six cups of tea on the coffee table.

Su Yang picked up a cup and thanked him.

"No need to thank me."

Tian Deputy Officer left, the door closed, and Ma Wenhong continued: "The military high command is extremely satisfied with your squad's work. You swept through nearly all northern Shoushen Sect outposts in the southwest in just half a year—completely beyond our expectations."

Ma Wenhong knew the details of Su Yang's squad's operations perfectly.

Besides Su Yang's regular progress reports, the mayors of every city the Special Operations Squad passed through also submitted reports to the Southwest Military Command.

Qu Fei said, "It's mainly because Captain Su is so powerful!"

Hou Yongning laughed. "We only fought once at the start—after that, we barely lifted a finger."

Wang Hong added with a grin, "I'm just the driver!"

Ma Wenhong waved his hand. "Don't be so humble—everyone here earned their share of credit. Rest for a few days first, then prepare for the military high command meeting."

"Deputy Commander Ma, could we grant a one-month leave to the Emergency Squad and the 1056 Crew?" Su Yang asked. "They've been on the road for over half a year without returning home!"

"Fine, one month. If there's no emergency, they won't be recalled," Ma Wenhong nodded. "But you won't get that long—you rest ten days first, and don't leave Wucheng. General Qin and others may want to see you."

"Thank you, Deputy Commander Ma!"

"It's mainly because you completed your mission so well—you solved a major problem for the Southwest Military Command!"

Back at the Fourteenth Emergency Squad, Su Yang announced the one-month leave.

The entire Fourteenth Emergency Squad erupted in cheers!

A one-month leave from the Emergency Squad was a rare occurrence, happening only once every few years.

Su Yang smiled. "Wang Hong, you go notify the crew members."

"Mm!" Wang Hong said. "Those guys have been eager to go home—they'll be thrilled to hear this news!"

"Qu Fei, Zhou Jiayun, Hou Yongning, thank you for all your help this past half year!"

"No trouble at all!" Qu Fei laughed. "We got along well. This past half year felt like a vacation. I hope we can work together again."

"Captain Su, I hope we can work together again!"

"…"

Soon, most of the Fourteenth Emergency Team had run off.

To ensure the loyalty of Emergency Corps members, Wucheng requires them to bring their families to reside in Wucheng.

The vast majority of Emergency Corps members do not resist this order.

Because across the entire southwest, Wucheng is the safest!

If they bring their families to Wucheng, even if they die in battle, as long as they don't commit grave offenses, their families may live in Wucheng permanently.

Of course, a few have no ties at all.

Su Yang had just stepped out of his office when he saw Liu Liu Mengyun sitting inside his office.