183: return

The sea breeze, carrying the afterglow of neon lights, whistled mournfully as it passed through the rusted steel frames of the port.

The sea breeze in the 2077 World was much more unpleasant than in the 20th century. Fortunately, Fang Yun could selectively smell scents.

Valentine and Toke, on the other hand, had long grown accustomed to this foul-smelling sea breeze. The azure ocean that only existed in books was only visible to top-tier elites who possessed a "personal ocean."

Fang Yun stood in the shadow of a shipping container, the System's notifications echoing in his mind.

"Hoo-hoo, I actually completed three missions at once, and even triggered the next stage of the main mission."

"A bountiful harvest, a bountiful harvest."

"Speaking of which, I've already acquired many plugins and modules. Some of these modules can be used to construct the rudimentary forms of a 'Underground Base Cluster' and a 'Spark Organization,' though it will take some time."

"It seems I need to settle down after this return, and strive to complete the preparatory work for the next phase of my original plan before my next 'emergence.'"

"I can also train Hua Meiying and Bai Xuerou while I'm at it."

"Human Intelligence Ascension, record schedule."

"Beep, schedule recorded."

"It's also time to activate the 'Boundary Stone Module' and 'Boundary Gate Module.' During this period of settling down, I can consider taking a trip to other worlds."

"Hmm, that's settled for now."

"Human Intelligence Ascension, add to schedule."

"Beep, schedule added."

"Fang Yun?"

Valentine's questioning voice came.

Fang Yun turned his head and saw Valentine and Toke staring at him.

"I was just thinking about something and zoned out for a bit too long."

"Let's go. The last commission is also done. Let's head home."

Hearing Fang Yun's words, a smile simultaneously appeared on Valentine's and Toke's faces.

"Hmm? Yeah. Let's go home."

"Toke, don't forget to treat us to a meal." (Valentine)

"Shouldn't it be treating you to drinks? Never mind, it's all the same. Tell me what you want to eat." (Toke)

"A late-night feast." (Fang Yun)

"Rich vegetable soup, plus savory synthetic meat ramen." (Valentine)

"No problem." (Toke)

"Eating like this, what a wonderful thing. I can't wait to return to the camp."

"Vavinia, Valentine and Uncle Toke will be back soon." (Comm) (Fang Yun)

"..."

"OK, little bear/cute emoji.jpg." (Comm) (Vavinia)

"I'll wait for you in the cafeteria, little white rabbit/heart emoji.jpg." (Comm) (Vavinia)

"Big bad wolf/drooling emoji.jpg." (Comm) (Fang Yun)

Although he had been communicating with Vavinia through text, Fang Yun still wanted to see her in person.

"Girlfriend energy is running on empty. I desperately need to replenish my girlfriend energy now."

"Urgent, urgent, I am the Urgent King."

"Vroom—"

"Screech—"

Valentine and Toke had already gripped the car's grab handles, but Fang Yun's single drift showed them what true driving skill was.

Can gripping the grab handle steady your body? That's the skill of a third-rate driver.

Toke sat in the back seat, his face pale, his body swaying back and forth, left and right.

Valentine had one hand pressed on the dashboard and the other clutching the overhead grab handle.

"Gah, Fang Yun, don't drive so fast!"

"Hehehe, this is my proud driving skill. Woohoo, taking off!"

[Author: "Blind Spot," "I Thought It Was a Speed Bump," "I Can't Stop," "Tell My Insurance Company," "We're All Living Life to the Fullest"]