Chapter 380: Unsolved Mystery: Just How Big Is Blue Sapphire's Stomach?

The veteran-defying insect clan knight began another round of training on the gold vein, using all his lifelong learning; finally, the gold vein felt the pressure.

The gold vein showed unprecedented talent in the knight's various trainings; it is believed that before long he will become a capable aide under Zhang Jie.

On the same day, the alliance's liaison fleet also arrived at the Deep Space Giant Sword; part of it was to back up this campaign, part was to conduct technological exchange.

To deal with the impending exhaustion of the ancestor's residual molt, Xiaoyi generously took out 50 grams of ancestor spirit energy for the alliance to study.

Though it's unnecessary, after all the ancestor's original self is staying in the alliance, not to mention he also possesses a complete spirit energy crystal of his own body.

Before, Zhang Jie had seen the so-called ancestor's residual molt; it was actually just a thumb-sized spirit energy crystal, not even as much as the piece Blue Sapphire went crazy and swallowed that day.

Perhaps it was the leftover scraps that Blue Sapphire accidentally let slip from its mouth back then....

In short, this is the best outcome Zhang Jie can think of—not being trapped by the past, living in the present, looking to the future; this is already the best outcome.

"I have a question."

"Please speak."

Zhang Jie pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"Judging by your strength, you shouldn't be afraid of these madmen."

"Then why seek outside help like Weiniya?"

"To establish a good cooperative relationship."

"Xiaoyi" solemnly raised a finger.

"We will prioritize contacting the assassination and intelligence organizations; this is a small means to survive in the Star Sea."

"Besides, these madmen are merely the military salute we prepared for new recruits."

Zhang Jie nodded; he still wanted to ride the Crimson Refined Vajra into battle for fun.

But looking at this, it's better to forget it; with Weiniya and the alliance fleet as backup, I'd rather spend this time seeking a few more ultimate calamities.

At this moment, Lin Ran's message arrived.....

Lin Bu Ran: Zhang Jie, the ultimate calamity you wanted I've already found!

Lin Bu Ran: I found one star-eating insect emperor, and one blood calamity living star.

Lin Bu Ran: Which one do you want?

Zhang Jie looked at Lin Ran's message, the corners of his mouth turning up.

League Dashouzhi: As an adult, that's definitely....

Lin Bu Ran: You want them all, right! Got it!

Lin Bu Ran: Have your cat swallow them all into its belly and bring them to you.

League Dashouzhi:???

League Dashouzhi: Are you really sure there's no problem?

Lin Bu Ran: No problem, your cat can eat a ton, shoving everything into its mouth, you can't even see the bottom.

Another unsolved mystery has been added to the world: just how big is Blue Sapphire's stomach?

Zhang Jie's mouth twitched twice; Blue Sapphire is no longer an ordinary catgirl, this should.... should be considered normal, I guess...

Zhang Jie and Lin Ran were chatting happily, not noticing at all that Xiaoyi's delicate brows beside them were gradually furrowing, her expression turning a bit resentful.

"She.... is that the League Empress?"

"Mm, yes."

Outside rumors say the League Empress is decisive and imposing, ruthless in her actions, no one can defy her orders, and some even say she is a dangerous dictator.

However, these are just rumors; in reality, though it's largely similar, it's certainly not entirely like that.

"Your relationship is quite unusual."

"Hmm, huh?"

"What's wrong?"

Zhang Jie keenly sensed something, somewhat puzzled as he looked toward Xiaoyi, while she awkwardly averted her gaze.

"Cough cough, nothing."

"Generally, the relationship between leaders and deputy leaders is tense and confrontational."

"Since it involves power, who wouldn't be opposed? The rivalry between the top two shouldn't normally be like this, right?"

"That's fine; saying that is actually not a problem."

"But my relationship with Lin Ran isn't as simple as you imagine."

Zhang Jie extended a finger, shaking it in front of Xiaoyi.

"I don't know if Your Imperial Majesty has heard this saying."

"One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, unless one is male and the other female."

"........"

"This actually makes some sense."

"So.... are you partners?"

"Cough...."

Faced with this sharp question, Zhang Jie rarely fell into thought for a moment.

He and Lin Ran—what exactly is their relationship?

Even blockheads and donkeys have eaten up; if we say they are partners, that's indeed true.

"Mm, yes, that can be said."

"Is that so...."

Xiaoyi nodded, her expression somewhat inscrutable, but Zhang Jie didn't notice these.

The next day, Weiniya led Zhang Jie around every part of the Deep Space Giant Sword; though they had planned to play for three days, it turned into Zhang Jie working for three days, which left Weiniya somewhat dissatisfied.

Teacher, after we finish tomorrow, let's play together for two more days, okay?

Facing the pitiful pleading of the big quail, Zhang Jie reluctantly agreed, but in his mind he was thinking about how to get this handsome deep space giant sword back to the Alliance and set sail with them.

Hehe, let those big brothers turn this thing into a biological giant sword later, then treat it as the Zhengyuan Alliance's Knight Division, letting them sail together with the Alliance's giant ship—wouldn't that be awesome?

However, Zhang Jie's idea is wonderful, but reality is harsh; if he truly wants to ally with this group of knights, there's still a long road ahead.

Wanting this proud group of knights to bow their heads isn't that easy.

"Maybe I can trade my corpse fragments with them..."

At this moment, the two weaved through a bustling cyberpunk-style street; Weiniya looked very happy, and Zhang Jie also discovered a side of Weiniya unknown to others.

This Xiaoanchun seems to really like alcohol.

This was unknown to Zhang Jie; along the way, Weiniya poured a lot of alcohol into her stomach, quickly becoming somewhat drunk, but she held her liquor well—she didn't go wild, instead becoming a bit silly.

"Burp~ Teacher, you... you shouldn't look at me like this...."

"Normally... normally I don't drink at all...."

"Okay okay okay~"

Zhang Jie affectionately rubbed Xiaoanchun's head, then looked at the surrounding knights.

The Deep Space Knights had been hidden for a long time; their method of arrival seems similar to Yunxiao's, passing through a black hole to 'cross over' to the present.

Exactly how much time has passed, they probably can't give an answer.

And precisely for this reason, these knights who have just appeared in this world are like adventurers, exploring this new era and discussing everything in this luxurious cyberpunk alcohol street.

This novel feeling even made Zhang Jie sigh; the universe's novelties are truly endless to behold.

Just as Zhang Jie was feeling the atmosphere here, a drunk knight suddenly came up to him and slammed his hand on the table.

"You! You're the Alliance's... uh, second-in-command, right?"

"I challenge you in the name of the Deep Space Knights!"

Zhang Jie:?