203: Chapter 203 Three bodyguards, protect your young master!

The interior space of the Thunder Fighter Jet was much larger than it appeared from the outside.

Rather than a cockpit, it was more like a luxuriously decorated aerial parlor.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng, this top-tier second-generation rich kid, felt like his legs were glued to the spot the moment he walked in.

He touched the seamlessly molded alloy frame beside the panoramic window and tapped his finger on the floor made of an unknown material that perfectly absorbed vibrations. The shock in his eyes never faded.

His father's private vehicle was already the absolute top-tier model available on the Federation's civilian market, but compared to this thing, it was practically a tin toy.

"Big brother, is this the Tianheng model from Eastern Lingyun Academy?"

He turned his head, his tone filled with uncertainty. "No, the Tianheng doesn't have this short-range warp cabin. Is this a heavily modified version?"

No one answered him.

Night Crow was much calmer.

He had only felt that layer of invisible energy shield the moment he entered the cabin, and then he found a corner seat to sit down and rest with his eyes closed.

Compared to the restraint of the other two, Ye Xiao appeared much more at ease.

As if strolling through his own backyard, he familiarly grabbed a bottle of iced Coke from the mini-fridge under the bar, sank his butt into the leather sofa opposite Su Ming, and even crossed his legs.

That "I'm a regular here" attitude made Young Master Gu Lingfeng's eye twitch.

Who is this little brat?

So smug!

Seeing the searching looks from Young Master Gu Lingfeng and Night Crow, the smugness in Ye Xiao's heart was about to overflow.

The number one combatant of Shadow Academy?

The Young Lord of the Hunter Association?

Is that so amazing?

But I'm the first proper lackey Brother Ming took in!

I even have Brother Ming's autograph!

He was even willing to throw a Tier 6 Thunder Horn Rhino's beast core directly to me. What are you guys compared to that?

You have to queue up to curry favor!

Thinking of this, Ye Xiao decided to assert his dominance.

He took out the guiding orb of that crystal core, spun it in his palm, and a blue-white electric arc crackled up from his fingertips.

Let me show you the quality of Brother Ming's direct subordinate...

With a "zizz", an extremely condensed cyan-blue electric arc shot up from his fingertip.

The electric arc transformed into a mini thunderbird, dancing cheerfully on his fingertip, emitting a terrifying energy fluctuation that slightly distorted the air.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng and Night Crow's gazes were instantly drawn over.

This thunder energy...

Why is it so similar to the Origin aura of that Tier 6 Peak Thunder Horn Rhino from a few days ago?!

The two exchanged a look, both seeing a trace of disbelief in each other's eyes.

The most valuable thing on that Thunder Horn Rhino, besides the horn that Su Ming had pulled off himself, was the crystal core containing the thunder beast's lifelong essence.

Su Ming actually gave that thing to this silly-looking kid?

Young Master Gu Lingfeng felt a bit sour in his heart.

He was a Tier 6 powerhouse after all. Despite calling him big brother for so long, he only managed to get a verbal promise.

Is this kid even better at brown-nosing than me?

Looking at their shocked and slightly envious expressions, Ye Xiao felt incredibly refreshed.

Just as he was about to make the thunderbird on his fingertip transform into an even cooler shape—

*Smack!*

He received a solid smack on the back of his head.

Su Ming had stood behind him at some point and slapped him in annoyance.

"Stop showing off your little bit of electricity in the room."

"The avionics System of this fighter jet consists of precision components. The thunder you release will cause strong electromagnetic interference, disrupting the navigation and communication Systems."

"If a malfunction occurs high in the air, you'll be the first one thrown out of the cabin door."

Ye Xiao shuddered in fear, and the thunderbird at his fingertip went out with a "pfft." He resentfully clenched his fists and stuffed his hands back into his pockets.

He muttered in a low voice, "...Making a fighter jet so delicate."

But he indeed didn't dare to release thunder energy casually anymore.

Su Ming couldn't be bothered with him. As if remembering something, he flipped his hand in the Void Realm before him.

*Buzz—*

A violent and overbearing thunder pressure suddenly filled the entire cabin!

Appearing out of thin air was exactly that over two-meter-long, ferocious and domineering giant horn of the Thunder Horn Rhino!

The entire Thunder Fighter Jet trembled slightly.

"Hurry up and put it away, it's taking up space."

Without even looking, Su Ming casually tossed the priceless giant horn toward Young Master Gu Lingfeng.

Young Master Gu Lingfeng's blood was churning from the pressure. Seeing the lethal weapon flying toward his face, he scrambled in a panic and almost failed to catch it.

The moment the giant horn landed in his hands, its heavy weight and the tingling electric sensation from his fingertips snapped him awake instantly.

He... big brother... really gave this horn to him?

This was a Tier 6 Peak Thunder Horn!

A priceless, top-tier Materials!

Just... tossed over like trash?

Holding the giant horn that was taller than himself, Young Master Gu Lingfeng's brain lagged for three seconds before wild joy erupted on his face.

He hurriedly stored the Thunder Horn into his high-grade storage equipment, then took a swift step in front of Su Ming, his face flushed with excitement as he roared with full vigor:

"Big brother! From today on, you are my real brother! Once my big brother, always my brother!"

Beside him, Ye Xiao's eyes widened.

What is wrong with this guy?

Stealing my lines?

Does he not have a brain to make up his own original sentences?

He felt a bit displeased, but on second thought, he felt balanced again.

What is a horn anyway?

The crystal core is where the entire essence lies!

And... he was someone who had washed feet and bared his soul—and body—with Brother Ming!

Brother Ming even knows how long or short my legs are!

This... is what you call a life-and-death bond!

Thinking of this, Ye Xiao puffed his chest out again.

Hmph, he had clung to this thigh the earliest and the firmest.

The other thigh, let those two latecomers fight over it.

In the corner, Night Crow didn't move.

He only lifted his eyelids slightly, glanced at the giant horn that had been casually tossed away, then at Su Ming, and closed his eyes again.

The fact that Su Ming was accompanying him deep into Black Spider Canyon was already heavier than any Materials.

As for what that Thunder Affinity kid and Young Master Gu Lingfeng were arguing about over there, he had no interest.

Su Ming sat back on the sofa and opened the System panel that only he could see.

[Host: Su Ming]

[Life Form: Third Life Form - Star Core Embryo]

[True Mass: 1,355 tons (+)]

[mass points: 508,070]

[Equipment: sinking star]

[Grade: Planetary Grade (Damaged Basic State)]

[Current Restoration Level: 4.12%]

Su Ming's gaze lingered on the data for a moment.

When he was promoted to the Third Life Form six days ago, it was still 1,102 tons.

In less than a week, his True Mass had skyrocketed by over 250 tons.

Ye Xiao, this exclusive power bank, deserved much of the credit.

Especially in the last two days, when the kid was pushed to his limits, his control over 'Chidori' became more and more proficient, and the mass points squeezed out grew larger, contributing nearly 200,000 in just two days.

Combined with the miscellaneous items in the System space being automatically devoured and converted in the background, the mass points balance returned to the 500,000 threshold.

With 500,000 points, if all poured into himself, it could increase his mass by over 500 tons, pushing his True Mass to over 1,800 tons.

But Su Ming stared at that number, calculating something else in his mind.

The 'gacha' function in the System shop that he had never dared to look at directly... seemed like it was time to pay a visit.

After all, having come from that 996 world, who hadn't contributed to MiHoYo's GDP before?

Just as he was thinking, xiao lei's emotionless electronic voice echoed in the cabin.

[Arrived at the target airspace, about to enter the Great Rift Outpost area.]

...

The front-line outpost of Black Spider Canyon was even more desolate than any border city Su Ming had been to before.

To call it an outpost, it was actually a military fortress built upon ruins.

The unprecedented demon spider beast tide five years ago had almost leveled this place.

The current Dingxi City was just an empty city guarded only by soldiers.

Su Ming and the other two held student IDs, while Young Master Gu Lingfeng presented a Hunter Tier 6 Awakened certificate.

The outpost chief of the checkpoint was a scruffy middle-aged man with a second lieutenant rank on his shoulders, his eyes filled with a weariness that had seen through life and death.

He checked their IDs, merely raised his eyelids, and directly stamped them to pass.

"Going to Black Spider Canyon?"

The chief handed back the IDs, his tone flat.

"Yes."

Night Crow stepped forward and answered in a deep voice.

"Alright."

The chief waved his hand.

Su Ming was stunned for a moment.

That's it?

Where were the Federation-wide networked detection instruments?

Not even a routine warning like 'It's dangerous inside, stay safe'?

He couldn't help but ask, "Chief, you're just letting us in like this? Aren't you afraid we'll die inside?"

Hearing this, the chief finally looked at him properly, his gaze like looking at an ignorant child.

"Die?"

The corner of his mouth twitched, "If you guys die inside, I'll actually buy you a drink."

"After that beast tide five years ago, not a single Shadow Demon Spider above Tier 6 has appeared in the outer area of Black Spider Canyon. Let alone Tier 6, even Tier 5 has become a rare species."

"As long as you don't lose your minds and insist on swimming in the deepest Great Rift, with the strength of these two..."

He pointed at Night Crow, then glanced at Young Master Gu Lingfeng.

"...you can basically walk sideways in the outer area."

Night Crow's brow furrowed instantly.

Hearing this, Ye Xiao was displeased.

What do you mean 'these two'?

Who are you looking down on!

He immediately stepped forward, puffing out his chest, "Chief! What about me? I'm an expert too!"

The chief was amused by his look and waved his hand impatiently:

"Fine, fine, you count too! You three, remember to protect this young master well when the time comes."

His finger pointed squarely at Su Ming.

"It's obvious his family spent a fortune hiring you three top bodyguards to take him out for experience.

Don't lose him before you even see a Source Beast. Otherwise, we'll have to send people in to collect your corpses."

Well, this was great.

Not only did Su Ming stop talking.

Night Crow, Young Master Gu Lingfeng, and Ye Xiao all fell silent as well.

The atmosphere at the outpost entrance became exceptionally awkward.

The three 'top bodyguards' designated by the chief looked at each other, and finally, in unison,

turned their gazes toward Su Ming, who was being treated as a 'frail young master'.

Su Ming rubbed his nose, looking back at them.

The four of them stared at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.

In the end, Night Crow reacted the fastest. He cooperated perfectly by taking a step to the side and bowing slightly:

"Young master, please."

Su Ming: "..."

Seeing this, Ye Xiao thought, 'Damn, you didn't even give me a heads-up before starting to act!'

"No problem, young master, leave it to us!"

Young Master Gu Lingfeng gritted his teeth, holding back the guilt of deceiving a working-class citizen. Along with Ye Xiao, one on each side,

like two loyal temple guardians, they practically sandwiched Su Ming in the middle.

Under the chief's gratified gaze of 'as expected, rich people really know how to play,'

the four of them stepped forward toward the depths of the canyon.

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