Chapter 2597

Zhao Chi said, puzzled, "Isn't everyone at 100%?"

Yao Feng shook her head and said, "I'm talking about a 100% win rate in solo combat. You've never been assisted by anyone — every one of your victories was earned entirely on your own. It seems your hidden combat strength is quite high."

Zhao Chi was startled.

He wasn't sure how to respond.

Yao Feng smiled prettily and said, "Don't be nervous. I'm not trying to pry into your private affairs. Originally I wanted to help promote you to the rank of Major, but Xiaoyu said you don't want to be too high-profile. Is that right?"

Zhao Chi nodded. "Yes, my current strength really does need some more time to develop."

Yao Feng said, "I understand, so… I've decided to bend the rules just a little. You don't have to sortie for this containment battle — just develop steadily within your territory."

Zhao Chi said, taken aback, "It's fine, I can do it."

Yao Feng laughed and said, "Xiaoyu told me your side took quite heavy losses in that last evacuation battle too, so just leave it at that. Use these next few days to recover quickly, and I'll be keeping an eye on you for the next battle."

This was a kind gesture.

And since it was a kindness Yao Feng had specially bent the rules to offer, Zhao Chi couldn't very well refuse again.

So he accepted gladly: "Thank you, Commander. I'll definitely perform well next time."

Yao Feng laughed and said, "Don't just focus on talking — eat more. Does it suit your taste?"

Zhao Chi praised, "All these dishes taste wonderful — they must all be super-improved grade. It's really rare for me to sit down to a spread like this."

Yao Feng said, "Then eat plenty. Today counts as our first meeting. Although strictly speaking my age doesn't make me an elder, I still want to give you a gift…"

"Commander, you don't have to be so polite."

Yao Feng laughed and said, "It's fine. It's nothing too wonderful — just don't look down on it."

A pure-white stone appeared in her hand.

The color was extremely white.

Zhao Chi instinctively felt a twinge in his heart.

That extreme whiteness reminded him of the Chaotic Space.

Yao Feng said, "This is a Longevity Stone. Using it will randomly increase your lifespan. Consider it a meeting gift."

Zhao Chi said, surprised, "A Longevity Stone? One that increases lifespan?"

Yao Feng nodded. "Of course."

Then she handed it to Zhao Chi.

Zhao Chi had meant to be polite about it, but Yao Feng had already leaned forward to pass it over, and her tremendous softness nearly knocked into the wine cup.

Zhao Chi hurriedly took it.

The stone was warm, and holding it in his hand gave an extremely smooth, slick sensation.

【You have obtained item: Longevity Stone】

(Longevity Stone: After use, can randomly increase lifespan by 1% to 100%. A single living being may only use it once.)

It's absolutely a wonderful thing.

Zhao Chi said, surprised, "Commander, this must be very precious, right? Have you already used one?"

Yao Feng laughed and said, "Yes. For ordinary people it is indeed extremely valuable. But for me it has no value anymore. All three of us have already used ours — you probably haven't used yours yet, have you?"

Zhao Chi shook his head. "No."

Yao Feng nodded with a smile and said, "Then that's perfect. Add some years to your life so you can spend a few more years together with those two."

Zhao Chi nodded and said, "Then thank you very much, Commander."

Yao Feng laughed and said, "Don't be so polite. You can use it right now and see exactly how much it adds."

"Alright."