novelraw Chapter 1598: 1599: The Visitor
Chapter 1598: 1599: The Visitor
Chapter 1598: Chapter 1599: The Visitor
“Hehe~ Just like a little bodyguard~”
Patting Xiao Ji on the back, Feng Yuan said proudly. As Xiao Ji flapped its wings happily, Feng Yuan, with his sharp eyes, noticed an elderly figure appearing. Surprised, he ran over and said,
“Granny? Why are you here too?”
The other party smiled and looked over Feng Yuan, saying,
“Of course, we’re here to attend your victory celebration. Xiao Liao and the others will come over later.”
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said a bit puzzled,
“Is this event for everyone who participated in the battle of Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom?”
“Of course. You might not know, but there were some issues in the battle of Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom. Some injuries from there will be retained.”
“So that’s why. No wonder. There haven’t been any major accidents, right?”
Touching his chin, Feng Yuan said thoughtfully, it made sense why there were so many officials present. Besides being the main force, it might also relate to some people getting injured this time.
A risk-free operation and a battle with risks are completely different scenarios.
Granny Mianlan shook her head and said,
“It’s fine, just need half a year of rest to recover. This time, we really have you to thank.”
She’s not stupid, or rather, everyone can see clearly. Even though there’s part they can’t see, they can still judge that without Feng Yuan, it definitely wouldn’t have been resolved easily. If it weren’t for that, the Great Xia wouldn’t have sent an Elder from the Elder Council.
“Hehe~ It’s nothing, and it has something to do with me.”
“Are you talking about the experimental subject?”
Since Granny Mianlan knew Feng Yuan very well, she didn’t mind using that term because she knew Feng Yuan wouldn’t care.
Feng Yuan was stunned and surprised by Granny Mianlan’s words and said,
“What experimental subject?”
With a mysterious smile, Granny Mianlan gave Feng Yuan a look that said ‘I understand, I won’t continue to mention it’, leaving Feng Yuan feeling puzzled.
Even though Feng Yuan knew they once suspected he was an experimental subject of the G Organization, that was in the past. Considering what he has done since obtaining the Beast Tamer ability, they should have long dropped that suspicion.
This is also why Feng Yuan didn’t care about that Clone Laboratory. He never expected Liao Yu and the others’ report would lead them to imagine an organization that never existed.
Seeing Granny Mianlan not explaining and turning to find other officials, Feng Yuan scratched his head and pulled Yun You over asking,
“Sister Yun You, why did Granny say that? Did something happen again?”
Smiling and shaking her head at Feng Yuan, Yun You said,
“I don’t know either. I didn’t go with Granny to the command center. It seems Granny saw something there, but I don’t know what exactly.”
“The battle of Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom? Strange, there’s nothing there related to experimental subjects, is there?”
Scratching his head, Feng Yuan just felt it was weird. As for that clone? He never considered it, since that thing is completely different from him. If it weren’t created from his own power, the other party wouldn’t even have the right to use his abilities.
After all, the interstellar organization initially tried to replicate his biological information but found significant deficiencies, which is why they suspected Feng Yuan’s true identity was not simple.
In his eyes, that thing has nothing to do with him.
Although he couldn’t figure it out, Feng Yuan didn’t think too much about it. Yun You, seeing the students gathering around Feng Yuan, chuckled and said,
“I won’t disturb you from enjoying~”
Watching Feng Yuan get surrounded again, Qi Chen asked Dou Yanlan with some concern,
“Should we go and help him?”
“He can handle it himself, and there’s no danger for him.”
With a slight smile, Dou Yanlan teasingly said, Qi Chen looked speechlessly at the slightly impatient Feng Yuan and said,
“I’m worried others might be in danger.”
Qi Chen knew about Feng Yuan’s situation. If really provoked, Feng Yuan might not hesitate to start a fight, ignoring the occasion and being straightforward about it.
However, what Qi Chen worried about didn’t happen. Seeing Feng Yuan wasn’t too interested, those students just greeted him and left. By then, most people had arrived, and the officials were also entering the venue.
“Yo~ I thought you weren’t coming~”
Noticing Yang Hongzhi’s arrival, Feng Yuan walked over with food, patting his shoulder, and said. Seeing Feng Yuan’s outfit, Yang Hongzhi paused for a moment and said,
“What’s with you… But wearing this is good, at least they won’t think something strange.”
“They?”
Feng Yuan blinked in confusion, not quite understanding what he meant, and Yang Hongzhi glanced back and said,
“Elder Li will come over later. If he sees you wearing that military-like outfit, who knows what strange ideas he’d get.”
“Elder Li? But didn’t the Grand Elder send a gift over? Why send an Elder over too?”
For a moment, Feng Yuan felt confused. Previously, Old Wei’s mysterious actions prompted him to open the gift, finding it, as Old Wei said, impractical but rare and suitable for Xiao Ji’s training or use.
He also saw the letter inside, knowing the gift was from the Grand Elder. Feng Yuan was a bit surprised by the connection between Old Wei and the Grand Elder.
However, he didn’t expect after gifting him, Old Wei would send over an Elder. Yang Hongzhi, hearing Feng Yuan’s question, also found it odd; why would the Grand Elder bypass others to send something directly to Feng Yuan?
Before he could think more, a commotion suddenly erupted in the hall. Seeing Elder Li enter, Feng Yuan said, realizing something,
“I wonder if he’d follow?”
“Who?”
“A classmate and a friend. He’s apparently pursuing Elder Li’s daughter, though it’s unclear if he succeeded.”
Although Feng Yuan said that, Yang Hongzhi could tell from his peculiar expression that there might be more to it. Yang Hongzhi didn’t ask further, heading to his own team. Though he wanted to introduce his team to Feng Yuan, there didn’t seem to be much time recently.
With Elder Li’s arrival, the academy immediately began the ceremony as planned. Gracefully holding up a glass to the music, Veronia chuckled lightly and said,
“Didn’t expect they couldn’t get close.”
Although it wasn’t Feng Yuan’s turn to go on stage yet, it was evident other students couldn’t get near Elder Li and the others. While feeding Xiao Ji, Feng Yuan said,
“It’s already good enough to let them watch. We can’t let them surround us like we’re rare animals, right? That would be problematic.”
Ending with a glance at the reporters, Feng Yuan thought it would be quite the issue if such a thing got reported.
At that moment, Feng Yuan felt someone patting his back. He turned around and saw Liao Yu, surprised, Feng Yuan said,
“How come you guys are here too?”
“Consider it a task. Well, actually, this time, awards are given by team. But since Maomu City is special, we came here for a unified commendation.”
Following Liao Yu’s gaze, Feng Yuan noticed several teams in military uniforms nearby. They were the official team that had entered the battlefield of Xuanching Heavenly Kingdom with Feng Yuan and his companions previously.
As for the public ceremony, Feng Yuan guessed it was because Elder Li didn’t have much time. The leadership speeches here were particularly quick, already nearing the award distribution stage, and if Feng Yuan wasn’t mistaken, they were already preparing medals backstage.
Feng Yuan was curious about the medals too. Although Qi Chen’s father had similar medals, Feng Yuan didn’t know which would be more valuable in comparison.
While Feng Yuan was daydreaming, Liao Yu patted him on the shoulder and said,
“Let’s go, get ready to go on stage. Oh, and it too.”
Saying this, Liao Yu released his beast companion. Hearing this, Feng Yuan understood they were giving medals to the beast companions as well. Though if he remembered correctly…
“Isn’t there a material shortage right now? Why waste material on this?”
“Shortage or not, it’s not like we’re missing that much. Besides, it’s a tradition.”
Looking at Feng Yuan, Liao Yu said helplessly. The medal isn’t big, how much material could it consume? Xiao Ji looked at Feng Yuan with confusion as it flapped its wings, seemingly asking what use that thing had.
Running his fingers through the feathers on Xiao Ji’s back, Feng Yuan said with a chuckle,
“You can consider that thing as a decoration, of course, one with a rather unique status.”
Although not fully understanding, Xiao Ji chirped happily.