Chapter 456

But considering the emergency unit's combat missions, defense of the city was still the priority.

Su Yang decided to choose defense!

"I choose the Earth Shock Bear!"

"Ding~ Congratulations, host! Your pet, the Earth Shock Bear, has gained a Perfect-Rank large-area buff skill—Eternal Light!"

Eternal Light: All allied units within this pet's vicinity gain fifty percent of this pet's defense capability; the more allied units, the longer the duration, and the more energy consumed!

Increase defense by fifty percent?

Su Yang picked up the teacup beside him and gulped down a large mouthful of water.

Fifty percent of the Earth Shock Bear's defense?

That's a bit exaggerated!

If he remembered correctly, the Storm Eagle, Hellblood Vine, Rainbow Illusion Butterfly, and Void Wanderer should also count as allied units!

If you slap Eternal Light on these guys, even the Rainbow Illusion Butterfly could serve as a tank!

With this skill, Su Yang felt all the hard work of the past half-year had certainly not been in vain.

Su Yang obviously couldn't really stay at home for a full month.

After resting for ten days, he returned to the Fourteenth Emergency Squad barracks; just as he was about to enter his office, he saw Liu Mengyun.

Liu Mengyun sat in her office chair, stirring her coffee while reading documents on her desk, looking utterly relaxed.

This was the first time Su Yang had ever seen her look so at ease.

But the moment she spotted Su Yang, she stood up.

"Commander Su, what are you doing here?"

"That's the question I should be asking you!"

"I was bored stiff at home!"

Bored stiff… and came to work?

Su Yang thought Liu Mengyun had a tendency to stay single forever!

"What about you, Commander Su?"

"I'm bored too, so I came to check things out—I might head to Mount Yandang to hone my combat skills!" Su Yang said. "Recently, I met an elder who gave me some combat tips—I realize I still need to strengthen my fighting abilities!"

Still need to strengthen combat ability?

Liu Mengyun twitched her lips.

It felt like if Su Yang got any stronger, he'd leave no room for anyone else to survive.

"I'll come with you!" Liu Mengyun said. "Good timing—I also want to go to Mount Yandang."

"Fine!"

Although the members of the Fourteenth Emergency Squad were on leave, some still remained in the barracks.

In addition, the Fourteenth Squad's logistics personnel were also not on leave.

Su Yang took Liu Mengyun to the mess hall; many people greeted him along the way.

When they sat down, only Liu Mengyun sat across from him.

All other subordinates carried their trays far away from him.

After the meal, the two went to the barracks gate.

Su Yang summoned the Storm Eagle; Liu Mengyun leapt straight onto its claws.

"My Black Tiger Eagle isn't as fast as the Storm Eagle!"

"Mm."

Su Yang nodded, climbed onto the Storm Eagle, and flew straight toward Mount Yandang.

During these past six months of suppressing the Shoushen Sect Sect, Su Yang's strength had not lagged behind.

The four Earth Shock Bears, the Rainbow Illusion Butterfly, the Hellblood Vine, and the Void Wanderer had all upgraded to Platinum Mid-Grade.

The Storm Eagle, frequently assigned to reconnaissance in the wild, had even upgraded to Platinum High-Grade!

Among the four Platinum Mid-Grade pets, the Rainbow Illusion Butterfly was closest to Platinum High-Grade.

After all, nearly a thousand members of the Shoushen Sect Sect had been devoured by it.

Sitting on the blood-red armchair, Su Yang looked up and saw the starry sky.

A fresh juice after dinner was also a nice perk.

Seeing Liu Mengyun finish, Su Yang asked: "By the way, how are your Ice Moon Sprite and Shadow Phantom Cat doing?"

After consuming the Spirit God Fruit, the Ice Moon Sprite and Shadow Phantom Cat had both fallen into hibernation.

Liu Mengyun said the two pets needed time to digest the energy within the Spirit God Fruit and enhance themselves.

"The Shadow Phantom Cat says it feels great… but the Ice Moon Sprite seems to have run into some trouble!"

"Let me see!"

"Mm!"

Liu Mengyun summoned the Ice Moon Sprite and the Shadow Phantom Cat.

The moment the Shadow Phantom Cat appeared, it didn't even glance at Liu Mengyun; it trotted over to Su Yang and nuzzled his thigh affectionately.

Su Yang laughed and stroked its back; it promptly lay down beside him, letting out a contented low rumble.

With just one glance, Su Yang saw the Shadow Phantom Cat's stats.

It had gotten lucky—its growth potential had successfully risen to Sovereign-Rank Low-Grade.

If Liu Mengyun nurtured it well, she might not become a Sovereign-Rank Beast Master, but her chances of becoming an Imperial-Rank Beast Master were still quite promising.

The Spirit God Fruit's enhancement effect on pets might have some uncontrollable elements.

As for the Ice Moon Sprite, after consuming the Spirit God Fruit, it hadn't failed to improve—it had just improved in the wrong direction!

It was like many girls ate endlessly all day—some accumulated fat on their bellies and thighs, even their chins, while a few others stored it exactly where it should go…

Perhaps this analogy was flawed.

But the Ice Moon Sprite was precisely in this situation!

Its growth potential remained Emperor-Rank Top-Grade, yet its combat talent had improved!

Rare-Level Potential Ice transformed into Legendary-Level!

It was hard to say whether it was lucky or unlucky.

But if there was only one chance, the Ice Moon Sprite's luck was certainly bad.

At least not as good as the Phantom Shadow Cat!

For an Ice Moon Sprite with Emperor-Rank Top-Grade growth potential, obtaining Sovereign-Rank Low-Grade growth potential would have been the best outcome!

Under Su Yang's piercing gaze, the Ice Moon Sprite lowered its head.

Su Yang's gaze reminded it of the first time they met, when he exposed its true nature.

That gaze, as if seeing through everything, it had never forgotten.

"Good morning, Lieutenant Su!"

"You haven't broken through your bloodline barrier yet!"

"Mm!"

The Ice Moon Sprite felt something similar, but only vaguely.

Far less clearly than Su Yang, since Su Yang saw data.

The Ice Moon Sprite still needed to feel it!

The Phantom Shadow Cat yawned, flicked its tail lightly, and glanced at the Ice Moon Sprite with disdain.

The Ice Moon Sprite had an urge to freeze that stupid cat into ice.

"Try again!"

A Spirit-God Fruit appeared in Su Yang's hand.

The Phantom Shadow Cat turned its head, stared at the Spirit-God Fruit in Su Yang's hand, and slowly stood up.

Su Yang patted the Phantom Shadow Cat's head: "The Ice Moon Sprite hasn't broken through yet."

Understanding Su Yang's meaning, the Phantom Shadow Cat lay back down at his feet.

The Phantom Shadow Cat knew that even if it consumed another Spirit-God Fruit, it would gain little.

Staring at the Spirit-God Fruit, the Ice Moon Sprite's eyes filled with longing: "Can I?"

"Why not?"

After consuming one Spirit-God Fruit, the effect of a second was reduced by at least half—but success was still possible.

"What about your other familiars? Don't they… need them?"