224: Chapter 224 Finally, they meet again.

Times have changed. If the Five Great Families want to return, it's not too much to make them work for it, right?

Of course, the main reason is that Blue-White Star needs a Battlefield, which is already an inevitable choice.

Chu Yaoyao: "This plan is feasible, but to compete with the Five Great Families, cooperation is needed on that side."

"That's not an issue. Qingqiu Kingdom will help me, so there's no need to worry about development over there... The main thing is Sister Ninger, when will the main branches of the Five Great Families return?" Mu Cheng was still certain about this point.

Chu Yaoyao finally understood. "I was wondering why you suddenly became so strong. So you returned from the Battlefield."

"Oh my god! I thought you knew." Mu Cheng was quite speechless.

After all that, it turned out Chu Yaoyao had no idea he had returned from the Battlefield, or even about the nebula's existence.

"But no matter what, we'll wait until Sister Ninger starts things off."

"Mm-hmm, but before that, let's move your Menglou Pavilion over first." Chu Yaoyao nodded and said.

Mu Cheng: "Now the main problem is the location."

"You can ask Sister Ninger about that. With the strength of your Menglou Pavilion, it shouldn't be hard to clear out a piece of land."

"Alright! I'll have her contact the Su Family again. It shouldn't take long to build." Mu Cheng operated his high-tech bracelet and quickly sent out information.

Lan Ninger replied instantly. "I knew you'd come to Dongfang City. The location has already been arranged. I'll tell Yunzi to send someone to take you there."

"The older, the wiser, Sister Ninger... you've already helped pick out the spot." Mu Cheng felt a bit surprised.

He didn't expect Lan Ninger to have everything perfectly arranged so early...

Suddenly, Mu Cheng said very seriously, "Since you're here, why are you being so sneaky?"

"As expected of the future son-in-law, your reputation precedes you." It was a woman's voice.

Soon, a woman in black appeared before the two... She was completely wrapped up, making it impossible to see what she looked like.

"It's Shadow, one of the Eight Shadow Guards." Chu Yaoyao recognized her at a glance.

This person was none other than one of the Eight Shadow Guards under Lu Yunzi.

Because the eight of them basically looked the same, it was impossible to tell who was who, so no matter who it was, they were all called—Shadow Lord or Shadow Guard.

Mu Cheng: "This arrangement is a bit too fast!"

He clearly wasn't interested in the Shadow Guard; his mind was now solely focused on establishing the base.

"No time to lose, I'll take you there now." The Shadow Guard didn't hesitate and got straight to the point.

"Not 'us', just me." Mu Cheng was a bit confused.

However, Chu Yaoyao suddenly spoke up. "I'll go with you too! It's the same no matter where I work."

"This girl wants to cling to me again?" Mu Cheng thought for a moment and found an excuse to ask.

"Going together is fine, but give me a reason!"

"The reason, of course, is the cooperation between the Chu Family Chamber of Commerce and Menglou Pavilion. Is that reason good enough?" Chu Yaoyao retorted.

Mu Cheng had no choice but to agree. "Alright!"

An hour later.

"This place is indeed good. It's right by the Dongfang City defense line." Even Chu Yaoyao had to admit it was excellent.

This small island was located west of the Dongfang City defense line, offering a clear view of the mysterious New Continent ahead, as well as the Dongfang City defense line itself.

It was the familiar five-story mansion serving as a base. Although the place wasn't large, it had everything.

Mu Cheng: "Mm-hmm, it's really good... I'll arrange for Nana, Mumu, and Shuishui to come over and prepare."

"That's your business. I have things to do, so I'll be busy." Chu Yaoyao was too lazy to say more.

In a blink of an eye, she was gone.

"You've been brought here. Now handle it yourself." The Shadow Guard left after speaking.

"Just drop me off and leave? It seems it's not that simple. I should contact Mumu first and have her make good arrangements." Mu Cheng didn't overthink it.

He operated his high-tech bracelet and sent out information.

"No problem, I'll arrange it personally. It should be ready by tomorrow at the latest." Tao Mumu quickly replied.

Mu Cheng: "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you that only about a hundred people are needed, and no resources are required."

"Understood." Tao Mumu replied.

Early the next morning.

"Sister Ninger, everything is arranged. Please teleport my people over." After confirming everything was ready, Mu Cheng sent information to Lan Ninger.

Although there was no reply, Gu Na, Tao Mumu, and Tao Shuishui had already been teleported over.

"Brother Cheng, this is amazing! We arrived in a blink of an eye." Tao Shuishui saw Mu Cheng and, like a brother, came over and put her arm around his shoulder.

Tao Mumu: "Brother Cheng, a hundred people is neither too many nor too few, but don't worry... it won't significantly affect the Ancient City."

"Mm-hmm, I trust your work. The rules remain the same, tell them." Mu Cheng had no objections.

Tao Mumu was now considered the second-in-command of Menglou Pavilion, which had grown to nearly three to four thousand people.

Tao Mumu operated her high-tech bracelet to make arrangements, and soon, a hundred young women disappeared from sight.

"Brother Cheng... shouldn't we plan properly?" Gu Na asked.

Mu Cheng: "Of course we need to plan properly. Let's talk about it in the mansion's main hall!"

A moment later, in the hall.

"Sister Yaoyao... you're here too, that's great!" Tao Mumu went up and gave Chu Yaoyao a big hug.

The plan itself was to cooperate with the Chu Family Chamber of Commerce and the Lu Family, so her presence here was not surprising at all.

Chu Yaoyao: "Alright! Behave like a girl, can't you be a bit more mature? Your Sister Yaoyao is busy."

"Ahem, when did you two get so close?" Mu Cheng suddenly coughed and asked.

Gu Na: "Of course they're close. One of them is the little rich girl of Ancient City, and the other is the little rich girl of Dongfang City."

"That's right, Brother Cheng, don't mind them, let's talk about business first." Tao Shuishui clearly had no patience for this.

Mu Cheng operated his bracelet, pulling up a topographic map.

"Menglou Pavilion will remain the same, only recruiting young women... not just here, we also need to establish four training bases around."

Gu Na: "Brother Cheng, it's no longer before the Global Survival came. Only recruiting young women might be difficult."

"Mm-hmm, Sister Na is right. It's considered a time of peace now, so even recruiting ordinary people is quite difficult." Tao Mumu was very clear about the situation.

Mu Cheng: "Alright, then recruiting five hundred shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"No problem." Tao Mumu replied.

"Brother Cheng, are you planning to have people from bases all over the world?" Gu Na, as always, was very perceptive and immediately guessed and asked.

Mu Cheng: "Nana understands my thoughts best. For people from bases all over the world, Sister Ninger can arrange for people to come for training. One month is too short, so let's arrange for one to three months!"

"Specific situations will depend on individual performance, assessments, practical experience... all plans need to be set."

Compared to people from various major powers, people from bases around the world are indeed more reliable; at least they are willing to stand up for ordinary people...

This approach serves two purposes: first, it allows Menglou Pavilion to quickly replenish its numbers.

Second, it can quickly improve the strength of people from various bases around the world.

"Alright! I think I understand. I'll personally draft a plan now and have Sister Ninger arrange it." Tao Mumu didn't waste time, operating her high-tech bracelet to create the plan.

Chu Yaoyao: "You're quite meticulous, you are. Well... let's just consider it contributing more to world peace."

"This is what we should do. I just hope Sister Ninger can arrange the Battlefield as soon as possible!"

"Oh, Brother Cheng, does this training base need to be... divided?" Gu Na felt it was necessary.

Mu Cheng thought for a moment and said, "How about this? Mech Pilot, Ability users, Bloodline Power, and martial artists."

"These should all be separated so that every aspect can develop."

"The problem is, Mech Pilot needs instructors, Talisman Arrays need to be made, and everything needs people." Tao Shuishui went straight to the point.

Ability users, Bloodline Power, and martial artists are fine, but Mech Pilot requires specialized training.

"That's simple. There's nothing that star-glow crystal can't solve. If we don't have people in this area, we can hire them and then cultivate our own." Chu Yaoyao offered her suggestion.

Mu Cheng: "It's best to be cautious. For Mech Pilot... it's better to have Sister Ninger arrange it."

"Mm-hmm, with the Five Great Families in power, it's indeed safer to use our own people." Gu Na also agreed.

Chu Yaoyao: "Suit yourselves! But it's true... outsiders will do anything for profit."

Tao Mumu: "Don't worry! I'll also carefully vet the people who come to the base."

"Then it's settled. I have a lot of star-glow crystal here, Mumu, you're responsible for exchanging it for white crystal with Sister Ninger!" Mu Cheng had no use for star-glow crystal now.

He simply traded it all to Tao Mumu.

"Wow! Brother Cheng, isn't that a bit much? With so much star-glow crystal... I feel like there's no need to risk going to the Battlefield." Tao Mumu was stunned.

The amount, with twenty-something digits, was indeed astonishing.

"No, no, no, the Battlefield must be visited, and you three must go too... That's where you can quickly improve your strength." Mu Cheng, of course, was very clear.

Blue-White Star was too peaceful now, with hardly any pressure. To truly grow.

They had to gain experience on the front lines...

"We'll listen to Brother Cheng. Speaking of which, Brother Cheng, aren't you going to see Yu Xuan?" Gu Na suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Tao Shuishui: "It's so close, I'll send a message to Sister Yuxuan!"

She didn't know until she sent it, and it made her incredibly happy...

"Yu Xuan said she's coming to stay for a few days."

"Really? That busy person actually has time?" Gu Na was incredibly surprised.

Actually, she had already planned to go visit.

"Yes, she really is coming, but it will be tomorrow." Tao Shuishui confirmed again.

Mu Cheng's heart suddenly trembled, a strange feeling welling up inside him.

"If she's really coming, she'll probably bring Yun'er along." As soon as Chu Yaoyao said this.

Tao Mumu became quite curious. "Who is Yun'er?"

"Who else could it be? Of course, it's my goddaughter. Her father is your Brother Cheng. You don't still not know, do you?" Chu Yaoyao said, suddenly scratching her head.

Gu Na was instantly stunned. "She really had one? Yu Xuan, seriously... she didn't even tell us."

"It's true, Sister Yuxuan herself admitted it." Tao Shuishui was still looking at her high-tech bracelet.

Clearly, she was now interrogating her about the situation.

"I'm going to lie down for a bit." Mu Cheng said, then pushed into a room and lay down.

At this moment, his heart was indeed heavy; on one side was the woman he loved most, and on the other was the entire Blue-White Star...

"Brother Cheng, shouldn't you be happy?" Tao Shuishui asked, a bit confused.

Gu Na: "Happy? What in the world are you thinking?"

"Brother Cheng has worked very hard, but with great power comes great responsibility. It's truly not easy for anyone in this situation." Tao Mumu was still very understanding.

Lu Yuxuan was now to become the next Guardian of Dongfang City... her burden was also very heavy.

Mu Cheng was the same; the Battlefield, Ancient City, Guangshen City... all needed him greatly.

Chu Yaoyao: "Let him be quiet. Perhaps... he'll have to leave again soon."

On the Dongfang City defense line.

Lu Yuxuan also felt a pang in her heart. She loved Mu Cheng, and Mu Cheng loved her...

But fate had arranged it this way: one outside, the other guarding within...

Early the next morning, at the Dongfang City defense line.

"Go! You sisters haven't seen each other in a long time."

The speaker was Lu Yunzi, who was currently holding a little girl. It was none other than Yun'er.

"Yun'er is so good, shall we go find Daddy?" Lu Yuxuan scooped Yun'er up.

Yun'er was overjoyed: "Okay, let's go find Daddy, and Godmother Yaoyao."

The next moment, as she released her Energy Wings, her armor transformed into a blue dress, and she flew towards Menglou Pavilion.

Ten minutes later.

"You're here." Mu Cheng saw Lu Yuxuan, and with a heavy heart, blurted out.

Lu Yuxuan simply replied, "Mm-hmm, I'm here."

"Daddy, is that really you?" Yun'er started to fuss.

But who knew, Li Yaoyao suddenly hugged her. "Yun'er, Daddy and Mommy have something to say. I'll take you to call the other godmothers!"

"Mm-hmm." Yun'er was very well-behaved, neither crying nor making a fuss.

Inside the mansion.

"Yun'er, come, come, I'm the Big Godmother." Gu Na came up, unable to resist touching Yun'er's cheek.

Yun'er: "I know, you're Big Godmother, she's Second Godmother, and there's Third Godmother. Grandma told Yun'er."

"So good, come let Third Godmother hug you." Tao Shuishui came up.

Yun'er: "Mm-hmm, Yun'er wants Third Godmother to hug her."

...The originally quiet mansion suddenly became a little lively.

Outside.

Lu Yuxuan and Mu Cheng looked into each other's eyes for a while, neither speaking first.

"Brother Cheng, I'll take you somewhere!" Lu Yuxuan was the first to speak.

She went up like a girl and grabbed Mu Cheng's hand.

Soon, the two arrived at a beach.

"Uh~ Little girl, long time no see. Did you miss me?" Mu Cheng finally spoke.

Lu Yuxuan suddenly became quite playful. "Miss you? Who are you, handsome? Why should I miss you?"