Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Zi Yu's voice was hoarse from just waking up, but it was filled with barely concealed excitement and worry. She quickly leaned closer and carefully observed his complexion. "How are you feeling? Does your head still hurt? I'll go get someone!"

Xu Hao raised his hand to press his throbbing temples, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress his surging emotions and dizziness. His voice was terribly dry: "I...I'm fine...Ziyu, Sister Miaoyu, them...the last group..."

His heart was in his throat. Although he subconsciously knew what Qiao Xi's appearance meant, he still desperately needed a definite answer.

"The teleportation was successful! Brother Xu Hao, you did it!" Zi Yu quickly pressed down on his shoulder as he tried to get up, her eyes slightly red, and explained urgently, "Just at the last moment before you collapsed, the teleportation was successfully activated! We have all safely arrived at the receiving hall in the real world!"

Everyone is safe!

She paused, her voice calming slightly, and continued:

"Most...most of the players have successfully teleported back."

Right now, Sister Miaoyu is acting as a representative, communicating and negotiating with officials in the real world to arrange the follow-up matters. Although everyone is still somewhat confused and panicked, they have finally escaped that...that place.

Upon hearing the confirmation, Xu Hao's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and an indescribable sense of fatigue surged up like a tide, almost engulfing him once again.

He succeeded... He finally did it... He didn't let Qiao Xi down, he didn't let down the deceased NPCs, and he didn't let down those who trusted him and followed him to Shabak.

However, behind the immense sense of accomplishment lies an even deeper emptiness and sorrow.

Qiao Xi's image reappeared in his mind, that gentle yet resolute farewell, that weighty entrustment... He closed his eyes, and another hot tear silently slid down, disappearing on his pale cheek.

Xu Hao was immersed in grief for Qiao Xi. The lingering warmth of their farewell seemed to still remain in his heart, and his hot tears had not yet completely dried.

But Zi Yu's words were like a pebble thrown into a still lake, creating new ripples—

"Sister Miaoyu is acting as a representative, communicating and negotiating with the officials in the real world..."

He blinked wearily, the scene involuntarily flashing through his mind.

Sister Miaoyu, representing hundreds of thousands of survivors on the continent of Fama, is facing an official representative from the real world...

Wait, an official representative? Given the importance of this incident, the "official person" sitting across the negotiating table is most likely, no, almost certain, the director of the General Bureau wearing the black iron helmet!

Good guy...

Xu Hao's breath hitched slightly.

The Director-General and Sister Witty Remarks...

They were husband and wife on the continent of Fama!

Forced to separate due to the conspiracy of "Thursday," they are isolated from each other in two different worlds, believing they will never see each other again.

Not long ago, when the Director of the General Administration learned that Miaoyu might return, his excitement and anticipation were hard to hide even through his helmet, and his words, trembling with emotion, were "It's good that you're back."

Now, they have truly reunited.

But it happened in such an unexpected and strictly businesslike setting.

This might mean they won't even have time to celebrate their reunion before...

Um... Both of them are respected elders, it's not good to think like this, it's very bad!

Just then, the ward door was gently pushed open, making a soft "click" sound.

Lin Ya was dressed in a well-fitting light-colored suit, her face showing a hint of fatigue, but even more so, an undisguised concern. She had only intended to steal a glance, but when her gaze fell upon Xu Hao, who had already sat up, her eyes instantly lit up!

Overwhelmed with surprise and relief, she hurried over, her voice trembling slightly: "Xu Hao! You're finally awake! How are you feeling?"

Xu Hao felt a warmth in his heart upon seeing Lin Ya, and managed a weak smile. He turned slightly to gesture to Zi Yu beside him, his voice still hoarse:

"Sister Lin Ya, I'm fine... This is Zi Yu, she's my... um... very good friend over there." He paused slightly halfway through the introduction, as if weighing the weight of the word "friend".

Lin Ya's gaze naturally turned to Zi Yu, and a gentle and friendly smile bloomed on her face as she extended her hand: "Hello, Zi Yu, I am Lin Ya."

Her eyes were clear, filled with a sincere welcome. Her handshake was firm yet reassuring. "I've always heard Xu Hao mention you. He says you helped him a lot over there and are a very reliable partner. Welcome to the real world."

Zi Yu was a little reserved, but still politely shook hands with Lin Ya, saying, "Hello, Sister Lin Ya." She could feel the calm and approachable aura emanating from the other woman.

Xu Hao was taken aback, thinking to himself: Damn, when did I mention Zi Yu in detail to Sister Lin Ya?

Looking at Lin Ya's natural and friendly attitude, as if she had known Zi Yu for a long time, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Lin Ya's ability to control the situation and soothe people's hearts without making a sound is really becoming more and more like the demeanor of the Empress of the Harem!

Actually, when I think about it carefully, this is how it is when I'm at home.

To say that Sister Lin Ya is just an ordinary person who recently obtained a mage profession through the Spirit Stone, while the others include professional agents, superhumans, and at the very least, ninja masters.

As a result, they were all managed by Lin Ya in an orderly manner and became obedient.

The first wife... I hope she won't be involved in palace intrigue or family feuds in the future? Just thinking about it gives me a headache...

Lin Ya released her grip, her gaze returning to Xu Hao with a hint of barely perceptible mockery:

“But, Xiao Hao, I’ve really seen something new this time.” She shook her head slightly and sighed dramatically, “I never expected that you would bring back so many… um…” She seemed to be searching for the right words, glancing at Xu Hao, “so many beautiful and capable girls.”

She leaned a little closer, lowered her voice, but the teasing tone was even stronger:

"Did you know? This entire hospital building is now practically your 'Liyue Workshop's' private territory."

I just glanced around and saw at least a hundred sisters guarding the corridors and stairwells, inside and out!

They were all carrying gleaming weapons they'd brought from the game, their expressions serious as they scrutinized everyone who approached.

They said it was to ensure the absolute safety of their "Vice President Xu."

She pointed to her forehead with a finger, feigning helplessness: "It took me, the real 'family member,' a lot of effort to even come in and see you, the great contributor!"

I spent ages arguing with the young girl at the entrance, explaining who I was, before she finally let me in.

"Tsk tsk tsk, vice president, sounds like a higher rank than the director! You've certainly got some fancy tricks up your sleeve!"

As Xu Hao listened to Lin Ya's vivid description and imagined the spectacular scene of "hundreds of beauties guarding the ward with weapons," he felt his headache, which had just eased, begin to flare up again.

He rubbed his forehead, a wry smile on his face, and finally could only let out a helpless "Uh..."