Chapter 1727: Chapter 1378: Worries (Double Update)

"Leaving the day after tomorrow? You’ve only just arrived, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"If it weren’t for unloading the cargo, we wouldn’t have stopped at Radiant City at all. We’re working overtime to unload it. A shipment that should take seven days, we’re finishing in three."

Augustus explained.

"Where are you urgently headed?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

At this point, everyone at the table, including Ye Quan and Xiao Qijin, was eagerly looking at Augustus.

Lin Yaotian was eating in silence.

Su Mo suddenly felt something was amiss.

Augustus gathered his thoughts a bit and then said to Su Mo.

"Because of the Negative Energy surge, the front line is in crisis. You know about this, right?"

"I know. And then?"

"In fact, it’s not just the Revalclus Base that is in crisis. Every country at the First Birthplace, Second Birthplace, and even Third Birthplace, the bases and troops on Ceres are all facing problems. They’re desperately seeking aid."

Augustus explained.

"It’s that serious? How did you get the news?"

Su Mo replied, quite surprised.

"There were fleeing ships coming from Ceres. Things over there are worse than at the Revalclus Base."

Augustus didn’t hold back and directly explained the situation to Su Mo.

After listening, Su Mo felt it was quite a troublesome situation.

At this point, Ye Quan and the others couldn’t contain themselves and spoke to Su Mo resolutely.

"Lord Su Mo, the situation on Ceres is extremely terrible. A large number of infected monsters, tainted by Negative God Cells, escaped from Negative God Star. They brought the contamination to Ceres, causing the monsters there to mutate into more ferocious, bloodthirsty, and powerful creatures, attacking everything in sight."

Lin Xiaoyu wanted to speak as well, but Lin Yaotian silenced her with a glance. Despite feeling unwilling, she ended up not saying anything more.

Augustus sighed, "Honestly, things over on Ceres are utterly disastrous."

Su Mo turned to Augustus and asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"

Augustus took a deep breath and, with a hint of old humility, asked Su Mo, "Actually, the Federation has dispatched three Star Destroyers, a Jump Fortress, and a large number of ships to provide rescue at Ceres. But the situation on Ceres is both complex and dangerous. I feel that our existing forces may not be enough. So I was wondering, if it’s convenient for you, could you lend a hand?"

"That’s not a problem, but we do need to wait until things at Radiant City are sorted out. Normally, Goli should be issuing missions to support the front line in the next few days. If I’m not mistaken, there should be missions supporting both Ceres and the Revalclus Base."

Su Mo pondered and said.

"Su Mo, will Goli perhaps mandate you to support the Revalclus Base since that’s Star Ring’s largest forward base?"

Augustus asked, still uneasy.

"No need to worry about that. Actually, the Revalclus Base shouldn’t face much of a problem. Given the Kedora Fortress and so many regular troops heading for support, if the situation was truly urgent, our Royal Order members cannot just stand around here."

Su Mo sharply analyzed the current situation.

"That makes sense, that’s great. Enough with the talk, everyone enjoy the food and drinks."

Augustus breathed a sigh of relief. Truthfully, one of the main reasons he insisted on hosting Su Mo was to ask for his help.

The tense atmosphere around the main table dissipated a lot, and everyone began to smile.

At this moment, Qian Chengxue stood up, speaking softly to Su Mo.

"Su Mo, I’m going to catch up with my sisters."

"Alright!"

Su Mo nodded with a gentle smile, feeling the main table was indeed dull.

Qian Chengxue then gracefully stood up and walked directly to Lin Zinuo, who was seated at an auxiliary table.

She sat down next to Lin Zinuo, who asked curiously, "Sister Xue, why are you here?"

Qian Chengxue reached out and took Lin Zinuo’s hand, asking, "Zinuo, I heard you’ve started working at the Federation laboratory?"

"Yes, with my father. I was initially working at the Jump Fortress, and after it was completed, I moved to the Federation lab, assisting Dr. Zhang Wei with weapon development."

Lin Zinuo answered Qian Chengxue.

Upon hearing that, Qian Chengxue commented softly, "Would you consider coming back to work here? We are indeed short of advanced research personnel."

Lin Zinuo was stunned by Qian Chengxue’s words, unsure of how to respond.

Her fair face showed a hint of hesitation.

Qian Chengxue sincerely said, "Zinuo, don’t feel pressured. Take your time to think about it. But I am genuinely inviting you."

"Ok, let me think about it."

Lin Zinuo nodded slightly.

...

Soon, the banquet was over.

Everyone bid farewell to Su Mo.

It wasn’t long before everyone had left, leaving only Su Mo and Qian Chengxue. This time, everyone was tactfully leaving them alone.

"Let’s take a walk."

Su Mo, slightly intoxicated, said softly.

"Sure."

Quietly, Qian Chengxue walked alongside Su Mo along the tranquil riverside in Radiant City. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The dim street lamps cast long shadows of the two.

Su Mo looked at Qian Chengxue’s serene face and said, "Xue’er, you seem to have something on your mind."

"Yes, a bit. Seeing you becoming more outstanding, with so many girls around you, I feel like I’m drifting farther away."

Qian Chengxue candidly shared her thoughts with Su Mo.

Su Mo was momentarily taken aback before he reached out to hold Qian Chengxue’s soft hand, speaking earnestly, "Don’t think about that. No matter how high I climb, I am still me, and what’s between us remains unchanged."

Qian Chengxue smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"But I can’t just stay where I am, watching you work hard alone. If we don’t make changes, a distance will inevitably form between us."

"It definitely won’t happen."

"I believe you, but I also need to make some changes. What do you think?"

"Alright."

"Great, it’s settled then. I’m going to the front line with you."

Qian Chengxue replied with a smile.

Su Mo paused for a few seconds, then let out a wry smile, "So all along, you wanted to go to the front line with me."

"Exactly, you just promised me. You can’t back out. No matter how dangerous it is, I want to stay by your side."

In that moment, Qian Chengxue’s entire aura transformed, exuding exceptional boldness, her tone resolute.

"Alright! But you must first go someplace with me."

Su Mo didn’t argue further and just smiled in response.