Chapter 525: Western Frontier Turmoil

I don't know if it's finally getting a chance to vent, or wanting to shatter the Divine Chosen's mental defense in one go.

Anyway, AdaiEr's speech is getting faster and her wording sharper.

"Finally! I persuaded Ms. Buluowa, and she decided to go to the Royal Capital to find you! But after she left, there was not even a hint of news, leaving me alone waiting in Sunlight City!"

"Do you know how scared I was when I heard the Divine Chosen was trapped in Falling God Peak? Huh? If it weren't for the great distance and the quick news of a turn for the better, I wouldn't have set aside things here to come find you!"

"Now? You finally made it back, yet you don't even think to check on me, ask how I've been lately—are you still raging to blame me!?"

Fine fellow, lowly woman, heavy woman—who could possibly resist such power?

Riding a horse! Who else could resist?

Unfortunately, Ji Ming is playing a high‑tier game.

A gentleman can be deceived with a method; he's already planned a solution all along, and now he just wants to see what cards AdaiEr holds.

You're done, right?

You're out of lives, huh?

Then it's my turn!

And Ji Ming opened with his ultimate move, a targeted skill that seized AdaiEr's shoulder, and while tricking her to look up, pulled her into his arms to initiate a suppress.

AdaiEr clearly didn't expect the doctor to act so, not only was her deadly‑tempo "Voice of Tears Accusation" interrupted, but the speaking rights she held were snatched back.

Moreover, as everyone knows, you can't see the other's face while hugging, so the bottom card in her hand called "Tearful Eyes" instantly lost its activation condition and became a dead card.

Yet her card's activation condition vanished, while Ji Ming's deck's condition fit perfectly.

The "Succubus Embrace", "Sweet Fragrance", and "Father and Brother's Embrace" combo unleashed a powerful soothing control combo.

Furthermore, Ji Ming is cautious; even after all this, he still tried to increase damage, tossing out a field spell.

"Sorry."

This quintessential line even suppressed AdaiEr's latent "Chaotic Entanglement", forcing her to choose "Can't afford it" and skip the turn.

After all, she came to show weakness voluntarily; you're still her student, you can't turn it around, activate "Defamation Mode", and post it online to incite cyber‑bullying.

Uh…

Alright, to reiterate, this is a nonsensical comedy piece with no real‑world or instructional value,

At the very least, the move Ji Ming just used—anyone without the rank should definitely not copy!

No, nobody should learn it!

In short, after satisfying all preconditions, Ji Ming finally entered the output phase, and opened his mouth with a line.

"I am someone who has never had a home, and also someone who dares not seek one."

"I originally thought I might just live like this, becoming the most invisible member of society, an ordinary remainder of my life."

"But by a twist of fate I came here, I met you, many, many people worth helping, worth protecting."

"And among them, the first I met was you, AdaiEr."

…Actually Ji Ming originally wanted to say "the third", since, aside from everything else, Aurora and the Little Boss have to be ahead of her.

But if he really said that, it would break the gag, so to avoid the ruse failing, this little bug is just ignored.

【Can't, I'm flushed】

Disregarding the Little Boss's sudden red translucent box, Ji Ming kept talking.

"To me, you are the most special person, also the one I can't get past in my life."

"So why would you be fearful? Why be so insecure?"

"You, you're just too insecure, still living in past failures, worrying about something you don't need to worry about."

Honesty is the eternal ultimate skill, especially when this blade falls into a wise person's hands.

Thus Ji Ming didn't follow AdaiEr's direction at all, but struck into the void, perfectly piercing her soft spot.

But AdaiEr wasn't so quick to concede, still trying to struggle.

"But…"

"Idiot, there's no 'but'…"

Unfortunately, Ji Ming gave her no chance to resist, interrupting AdaiEr's chant while continuing his output.

"My trip to the Royal Capital truly showed me many things, but they didn't change me; instead they made me more resolute, more appreciative of everything around me."

"Because of that, along the way I've already made promises to many people, both known and unknown, but you alone are missing."

"So now I'm back, not just to see you, but also to make up for this regret."

"Then, AdaiEr, what do you want me to do for you?"

"I…"

AdaiEr's lips trembled; as her face reddened, she clenched her teeth.

But just as this bold wish was about to spill out, Ji Ming released her.

"It's okay!"

"It's fine if you can't think of it; I can wait, wait until you figure it out and then tell me."

Forced‑unready AdaiEr:???

Perhaps fearing she couldn't speak, Ji Ming pulled a handkerchief from his chest and smudged it across her face.

"Don't cry; my teacher is an elf sage, I am a Holy Light Divine Chosen, you might become a revolutionary of magical technology."

"People of our lineage are meant for great deeds; we can't just shed tears casually."

"How about this: as compensation, I can grant you a small wish first."

Speaking, Ji Ming glanced at the magical mech not far away.

"Actually, back at Falling God Peak, the Deep Forest people also attacked me, so… let me avenge you first."

"How about burning the Third Prince to ash?"

AdaiEr's eyes were still watery, but things had come to this, and she could only nod in defeat.

"Hmm!"

It's work hours now, everyone is busy with tight schedules and heavy tasks; even if the God's Chosen is an important guest, we can't keep disturbing everyone here.

So after comforting AdaiEr, Ji Ming went with the accompanying staff to the next attraction, having agreed to come find her after work.

But as everyone knows, gossip—or the curiosity to know about people or things around you—is one of the underlying operating logics of sentient life.

Thus, as soon as the God's Chosen left, AdaiEr's coworkers immediately gathered around, eagerly asking her what her relationship was with JiMiYin the God's Chosen.

"Haven't I told you? The God's Chosen is my teacher."

"Uh, yeah, her name is AdaiEr..."

No way—never mind Europe; just in Huaxia there are countless "Zhang Weis", who would bother to make that connection when they have nothing better to do?

Although everyone exchanged glances, some still refused to believe it.

"But you're a mechanic, and he's an alchemist—plus you don't look like someone who believes in the Holy Light God."

"Haha, yeah." AdaiEr didn't argue with them; instead, she hurried off to continue adjusting the parameters of the mech's hydraulic rod.

But though the person involved had run away, the crowd's gossip fire still burned brightly, chirping and chattering nonstop.

After all, everyone saw that the God's Chosen, called the next generation of the abstinence faction, had actively hugged AdaiEr, and AdaiEr had been crying the whole time.

Is this normal?

This is not normal.

Behind all this there must be some kind of reason.

"You say, the God's Chosen and AdaiEr..."

"They probably aren't really a teacher-student relationship at all..."

"It's practically a drama plot."

AdaiEr isn't deaf, so idle gossip naturally drifted into her ears.

If this had happened before, she would have surely launched a fierce counterattack already.

Just like when she dealt with the freckled girl from the neighboring class who spread rumors about her, she harshly made her drink toilet water to rinse her mouth.

But now, uh... it actually feels kinda nice.

……

Please, say more—I'll definitely play deaf!

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ji Ming was looking at the new-style armor in the Foreign Affairs Bureau exhibit, but he had already started arguing with the little boss in his heart.

【Although I really don't want to say this, but, Savior, you were just so despicable!】

"Ah, no—why are you suddenly criticizing me? I'm not doing this to wholeheartedly push our plan, am I? What did I do wrong?"

【But you just said you wanted to fulfill that little girl's wish, and as soon as you felt the situation was off you shrank back—this is too shameless!】

However, Ji Ming was also a king of stubbornness, immediately standing firm and justified.

"I'm just worried she's too young to figure it out, so I wanted her to think it over—plus... plus I even gave her a little extra!"

【Playing dumb, huh?】

"You!"

Gripping the railing of the factory's second floor, Ji Ming's knuckles turned slightly white.

But in the end, he still relaxed.

"Alright, I admit it—I'm scared, I don't dare, I'm a shrinking-head turtle, my emotional journey has progressed to PTSD."

"But this isn't my fault either! I've been through it—if that situation happens again, what am I supposed to do?!"

"Holy shit, I can't take a second blow—do I have to go through another ruined family? Damn it, I might as well just call for death."

【You're running away!】

"Running away is shameful... but it works!"

After a long while.

"Alright, I also need time—give me some time to think, wait... wait until we get through Machine Month, then we'll discuss it again."

【……】

At this level, just now you were still talking big to that little girl, pretending to be a big clove of garlic—hmph……

Although the little boss knew Ji Ming suddenly bringing up Machine Month was an attempt to rope him in, who made it so that this matter actually concerns the life-or-death of Yangyue World?

Helpless, all they could do was stand down.

However, regardless, now that AdaiEr has her own aspirations and life, Ji Ming, as her teacher, can finally relax.

So he simply returned to Sunshine City, continued studying alchemy books in the church, and when he got tired of studying he went back to his old trade—sitting in the clinic to register and see a doctor, to change his mind.

Before long, half a month passed, and the time came to the end of July.

The sun was brutal, the heat unbearable; consequently, Sunshine City, which had the reputation of a summer retreat, became increasingly lively.

Moreover, the players really maxed out their business acumen, and thanks to the Lizard Demon King's efforts, the waterways near Sunshine City were widened considerably.

Besides developing classic projects like Riverside Park, Sunshine City's shipping also took off, with wealthy patrons from Glow coming every day to throw money around.

Making money isn't shameful, so everyone was happy—but amid the sea of coins, there was still one person who wasn't pleased.

Ji Ming: "No way, my health is bad—I can only do it once a week!"

Sure enough, the number of people wanting to come see the God's Chosen for a visit and snag some medicinal herbs also increased.

Even if he raised his registration fee and even shamelessly set a minimum spend, the rich guys and gals still kept coming in droves.

Thus, Ji Ming's consultation hours gradually shifted from Sunday afternoons to Sunday daytime, and even evenings got taken over as well.

Now it's even more hateful—they actually want to stuff Ji Ming's little wallet with their big coins, forcing him to free up his Saturday time.

—— Ridiculous—could it be that I, Ji Ming, am a greedy, fickle person?

So his answer was naturally——"No!"

One full meal and regular meals still need to be distinguished; the knowledge he has piled up has already reached the threshold for breaking through to become a Secret Law Wizard.

If we don't now step up our efforts and push forward, how will we make money better later?

So Ji Ming's attitude is quite firm; within three sentences he directly starts issuing lethal threats.

"No means no, otherwise I'll go on strike this Sunday!"

Finally having driven away the nobles blocking the door, he was about to return to continue studying when he saw a white-clad priest walking against the crowd.

"God's Chosen, something big has happened!"

Since even Sunshine City has arrived at the hottest time of the year, the Hui Guang Kingdom has naturally become a vast sun-baked field.

From the hills of the southern border to the plains of the northeast, wheat waves are golden, melons fall from the vine, everywhere is a scene of abundant harvest.

Although we don't know how the exploited farmers feel, for the Hui Guang nobles this is definitely a good time to heavily collect taxes.

As everyone knows, just like carelessly tearing open a bag of snacks in a dormitory, the sound of the plastic bag will surely attract a number of hungry ghost bandits.

For Hui Guang's good neighbor, the Deep Forest, this is also a good opportunity to shake off one's cheeks and take a big bite out of the big households.

Therefore, at this moment when the crops are nearly ready for harvest, the annual 【Surprise! The Masked Uncle from Deep Forest】 activity has been recreated again.

Moreover, at the beginning of the year the Deep Forest people just fought a battle with the Beimosi Khanate in the Northern Border, suffering heavy losses, and now they urgently need a substantial blood bag to replenish their blood.

As the three princes grow older, the power struggle in the Royal Capital becomes increasingly brutal; the losers want to reverse the situation against the odds, the winners want to expand their gains, and the contradictions become exceptionally sharp.

Therefore this year's event is unprecedentedly grand; the noble forces of the Northern Border gather in the East, each bringing their own organized bandit gangs, and they rush down the mountain in a fiery manner.

However, what they encountered today was the Hui Guang people with unprecedentedly firm determination; just after descending the mountain they suffered a heavy blow from the border guard troops, nearly taking a nasty fall.