424: I’m afraid your wish won’t come true.

At the same time, just as Lin Yang piloted his Level 9 battleship to land, within Tianji Star, in an area outside the city.

A large number of Tianji Federal Empire forces had formed a siege, surrounding a man and a woman.

Above them, a Tianji Federation battleship hovered, its firepower systems also locked onto the man and woman below.

However, for some unknown reason, the battleship did not fire, nor did the Tianji Federal Empire forces take any further action; they merely surrounded the man and woman, seemingly waiting for something.

The man and woman, who were surrounded, showed no signs of panic on their faces.

The man's face was filled with helplessness and pleading, while the woman's face bore traces of tears and reluctance, as she gazed affectionately at the man standing beside her.

The man was wearing the military uniform of the Tianji Federal Empire.

“Captain Li Su, we just received the latest instructions. As long as you give up resisting now, everything that happened before can be treated as if it never occurred. You can still return to your post, and you won’t face any punishment. Please don’t be so stubborn anymore!”

“That’s right, Captain Li Su, we all know about this incident. You are also a victim; everyone knows you were unaware beforehand. So now, Captain Li Su, please don’t continue to insist. There won’t be any outcome between you two. Don’t ruin your future!”

In front of the surrounded man, Li Su, several people also dressed in Tianji Federal Empire military uniforms were constantly trying to persuade him.

They sounded like Li Su’s teammates.

And Li Su still seemed to be a squad captain.

However, listening to these words of persuasion, Li Su’s face was filled with bitterness: “You don’t need to persuade me. I can’t hand Qing Ti over like this, no matter what.”

Saying this, he looked pleadingly at another Old Military Officer: “Officer, Qing Ti has never done anything to harm us. On the contrary, over the years, she has helped us solve many problems. Is it simply because of her identity that she must be completely annihilated? I beg you, please give Qing Ti a chance, I beg you!”

As Li Su spoke, he directly knelt down.

“Li Su, you must understand that the law is like a mountain. Moreover, some matters are not within my control!” A hint of pain flashed in the Old Military Officer’s eyes.

Li Su wanted to say something more upon hearing this.

“Big Brother Li Su!”

At this moment, a small aircraft suddenly approached and landed, and several people disembarked.

There were old and young.

The most noticeable was a bald man.

It was Li Mu.

Seeing Li Su kneeling, sadness welled up in Li Mu’s eyes, and he softly called out.

Following behind Li Mu was Li Shan, whose white hair had increased significantly.

Seeing Li Shan and Li Mu arrive, one of the teammates who had spoken earlier immediately said, “Uncle Li Shan, you’ve finally arrived! Please quickly persuade the Captain!”

“Thank you for your hard work, for informing this old man, and I also thank the Officer for being willing to give this brat Li Su a chance to redeem himself.” Li Shan nodded in response and bowed to the Old Military Officer in thanks.

Afterward, Li Shan glanced at the man and woman, then quickly walked a few steps closer, sighing with a complicated expression: “Li Su, why are you putting yourself through this?”

Li Su looked up at Li Mu and Li Shan, who had rushed over, and said guiltily, “Uncle Li Shan, it’s Li Su’s fault for making you travel so far.”

“Alas, you foolish child, why are you saying such things at a time like this?”

Li Shan sighed again, then looked at the woman, Qing Ti, and said with a complex tone:

“Li Su’s wife, I didn’t expect us to meet again under such circumstances, alas.”

“Uncle Li Shan… I’m sorry, Qing Ti has caused you trouble.” The woman, Qing Ti, also had a complicated expression.

“Now is not the time to talk about trouble or not. Qing Ti, we learned about your situation on the way here,” Li Shan said.

The woman, Qing Ti’s eyes dimmed slightly: “Uncle Li Shan, thank you for saving me back then and for your care and concern for Qing Ti all these years. Qing Ti can never repay you in this life, but I wish to repay a little in the next life.”

“Alas, what is this about this life and next life? Why say such things?”

Li Shan sighed again, then looked directly into the woman’s eyes and said, “Li Su’s wife, this old man only wants to ask you one question now.”

“Please ask.”

“Have you ever harmed anyone of our clan?” Li Shan’s gaze was piercing.

“Never!” The woman’s answer was also firm and forceful.

“Very well, Li Su, let me also ask you, are you truly willing to give up everything for Qing Ti? Even if it means death?” Li Shan nodded, then looked at Li Su.

Although Li Su didn’t know what Li Shan meant by asking this, he immediately said, “Yes, Uncle.”

As he spoke, he looked at the woman, his eyes also firm and gentle.

“Good, since that’s the case, this old man has nothing more to say. I hope you two can be a pair of mandarin ducks, flying together in the next life.” Li Shan sighed slightly.

As soon as these words were uttered, everyone around, including Li Su and the woman, was visibly stunned.

The teammate who had spoken earlier immediately exclaimed in shock: “Uncle Li Shan? What are you saying? We wanted you to persuade Captain Li Su, not send him off peacefully!”

The other teammates also grew anxious, speaking up one after another: “That’s right, Uncle Li Shan, if you’re not going to persuade him, fine, but why are you saying such things?”

Not only were the teammates anxious, but Li Mu was also anxious, scratching his bald head in a hurry, saying:

“Uncle Li Shan, please persuade Big Brother Li Su, tell him not to be so stubborn! Aren’t you telling Big Brother Li Su to go to his death peacefully?”

Li Shan, however, slowly said, “This is their choice. If he really listened to persuasion, things wouldn’t have escalated to this point. Moreover, you’re not unaware of their feelings. If Li Su is truly willing to die for Qing Ti, even if he’s persuaded today, can you keep an eye on him forever?”

Li Mu and several teammates were all stunned.

The Old Military Officer was also somewhat taken aback, saying, “Old Clan Chief Li Clan, are you… intending to hand over Li Su as well?”

“Officer, this child Li Su grew up under my watch. I know his temperament. Since things have come to this point, let him be, as long as he doesn’t regret it himself.” Li Shan said softly.

The Old Military Officer fell silent, clearly not expecting Li Shan to be more open-minded than any of them.

His original intention was to have Li Shan and the others come and persuade Li Su, but now, with Li Shan’s words, Li Su would likely be even more determined to die rather than surrender.

“Alas… Old Clan Chief Li Clan, you really know how to cause me trouble…”

After a moment of silence, the Old Military Officer gave a bitter smile.

The reason they were currently surrounding Li Su and the woman without acting.

Firstly, because Qing Ti’s identity and her own power were too strong; if they truly engaged, they wouldn’t be able to do anything to Qing Ti, and the Federation would suffer immense losses instead.

This had already been verified when Qing Ti’s identity was first discovered.

Secondly, it was also because he felt that Li Su’s talent was quite good, and with some cultivation, he could become a promising individual in the future.

Therefore, they had been dragging it out and maintaining the standoff.

He had originally hoped that the Li Clan members would arrive and persuade him well, but now it seemed that not only did it not have a persuasive effect, but it would only deepen Li Su’s resolve to die.

With this thought, the Old Military Officer glanced at the time and said, “Very well, Li Su, the Federation has already reported to the Human Alliance. There are still several hours until the Human Alliance Headquarters dispatches support. We must hold out until the time is up. After the time is up, whether you can escape or not will depend on your own fate.”

“Thank you, Officer!”

Li Su was instantly overjoyed and repeatedly bowed in gratitude.

The woman, Qing Ti, also bowed deeply in thanks.

Li Su held the woman’s hands: “Qing Ti, once the time comes, if the Human Alliance Headquarters’ support hasn’t arrived, we’ll flee far away and never appear before anyone again!”

“Okay, Brother Li, we’ll go to the edge of the universe and stay together forever.” The woman, Qing Ti, also gazed affectionately at Li Su.

However… “Alas… Li Su, your wish probably won’t come true.”

Suddenly, a sigh made everyone’s expression change as they looked towards the source of the sound.

Only to see a Level 9 battleship with the Human Alliance insignia appear.

As the hatch opened, a person slowly descended.

It was Lin Yang.

At this moment, Lin Yang also had a complex expression… Uh… ashamed, apologizing with a red face, I might have overworked myself a few days ago, causing me to sleep all day today… I still haven’t recovered, and my eyes are a bit uncomfortable. I originally planned to start an explosive update after resting.

But I still need to pay attention to my eyes. I bought eye drops and an eye mask, and I’ll rest for another day or two to see… I’ll ensure daily updates. I’ll be slightly short today, and tomorrow, depending on the situation, I’ll try to resume the two-in-one updates first. The word count owed these two days will definitely be made up!

Sorry!