People are working on collapsing iron, and one concept-level capability is developed every month.

Bronya hummed softly.

"Outside the window."

Bronya forced herself to stay awake and glanced at Yalilo VI outside the window.

With just one glance, Bronya could no longer close her legs... oh no, she could no longer close her eyes.

As for the legs, they were already unable to close properly...

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It's a bit rushed, so it's a combined chapter.

I was called out for drinks yesterday, which delayed me a bit.

Now I'll start writing yesterday's three chapters.

Volume 1: Chapter 74, Making Belloberg Great Again

Yalilo VI had shed its pure white coat woven from ice and snow. Except for the North and South Poles where large patches of white could still be seen, the rest of the area had returned to its original appearance, just as recorded in history books.

Bronya's gaze softened as she looked at the azure expanse of Yalilo VI.

Suddenly, Bronya seemed to remember something and turned around sharply to look at Lin Yinzhou.

"What time is it now?"

Last night was too long, so long that she had no idea how much time had passed. In her hazy state of consciousness, she seemed to have slept for a very long time, or perhaps she had been swaying and wandering on the clouds without ever stopping for a moment.

Now that Yalilo VI has been completely restored, she is eager to know exactly how much time has passed.

"If we calculate according to your local time in Belleburg, it is now around noon on the second day."

Bronya breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Lin Yinzhou's answer.

Thankfully, less than a day has passed. Although it's a bit later than expected, it's still within a manageable range.

"I want to go back and take a look."

Bronya forced herself to sit up and said seriously.

Lin Yinzhou closed the physical book in his hand and casually placed it on the table beside him. "Don't you want to rest for a while longer?"

“No need. After all, I am the ‘Great Guardian’ of Belloborg, and my people are still fighting on the front lines. I cannot remain hidden for long.”

"Oh, okay. Then it's up to you. The bathroom is over here. Do you want me to help you wash up?"

"No...no need, I can do it myself."

Bronya instinctively pulled the blanket up to cover herself.

The man in front of me had such boundless energy; despite it being such a long night, he didn't seem tired at all.

She worried that if she asked him to help her wash up, it would take up even more time...

"Knock---Knock---"

Just as I was pondering this, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Lin Yinzhou asked as he walked towards the door.

"It's me." The cold and emotionless tone of the voice already revealed the identity of the person who had come.

"It's a snow-white coat."

Lin Yinzhou opened the door, looked at Xueyi dressed as a secretary outside, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Xueyi's gaze passed over Lin Yinzhou and landed on Bronya, who was sitting on the bed.

"I'll help her wash her body."

Bronya was slightly taken aback, then quickly said, "No need, I can handle this myself."

Xueyi didn't explain. She looked away and quietly stared at Lin Yinzhou.

"cough~"

Lin Yinzhou coughed lightly and said meaningfully, "This is a gift from me, not theft, so... there's no need to go to so much trouble."

"..."

After a long silence, Xueyi quietly withdrew without saying a word.

Watching Xueyi's departing figure, Lin Yinzhou sighed softly, feeling somewhat helpless.

He knew what Xueyi wanted to do, but... it wasn't easy.

What about the stuff in her lower abdomen? We can't exactly force Bronya to vomit, can we? So much time has passed, she must have digested a lot already, and she wouldn't be able to vomit it all out.

After much thought, he decided it would be better to keep it as a small perk for Bronya.

As for the subsequent impact... given his current cooperation with the Immortal Boat, the "Ten Kings Division" probably won't care too much about this little matter.

"Click---"

With this in mind, Lin Yinzhou closed the door and turned to look at Bronya.

"Is she... angry?" Bronya asked, clutching the corner of the blanket, half embarrassed and half tentative.

"I guess so, but it's not because I'm jealous, it's because I didn't complete the mission."

"Huh?" Bronya was completely confused.

Lin Yinzhou didn't explain immediately. He went to the wardrobe, took out a bath towel, and tossed it to Bronya from a distance.

He only began to explain after Bronya took the towel.

"The Celestial Beings of the Immortal Ships are among the most advanced long-lived species in the universe. Not only do they possess long lifespans and immense power, but even their flesh and blood possess extraordinary abilities that can grant short-lived species additional lifespans. Although I wasn't born a Celestial Being of the Immortal Ships, but..."

Lin Yinzhou paused, looked out at the desolate starry sky, and continued, "I am even more special than the Celestial Beings of the Immortal Boat. I once received the blessing of the 'Pharmacist,' which gave my bones and blood incredible power. From the perspective of longevity species alone, I am even more perfect than the Celestial Beings of the Immortal Boat. Therefore, in addition to my flesh and blood, my bodily fluids also possess some strange power."

"..."

Bronya's expression became incredibly interesting as she listened to Lin Yinzhou's explanation.

Several times last night, she felt like she really couldn't hold on any longer, but every time she was at that critical moment, a warm current would surge through her body, giving her the most basic means to continue fighting.

She originally thought it was her own potential, but she never expected it to be for this reason.

"So, Miss Bronya, you've hit the jackpot."

Lin Yinzhou turned his head and looked at Bronya with a smile.

Buyo'7!1~ (II) Ercu Lonia bit her lip, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

Seeing Bronya's complicated expression, Lin Yinzhou's index finger twitched slightly. He stepped forward and said with a strange look in his eyes.

"Miss Bronya, would you like to earn a little more?"

"?! No! No need!"

Bronya was startled and quickly wrapped herself in a towel before staggering toward the bathroom.

Looking at the flustered Bronya, Lin Yinzhou smiled and didn't pay much attention. Just as he was about to return to his chair to continue reading, he suddenly noticed that there seemed to be some extra things on the floor...

"Tsk~"

He clicked his tongue lightly, and with a slight toothache, picked up the cleaning tools and carefully mopped the area where Bronya had just walked.

After finishing all this, Lin Yinzhou returned to his chair, picked up a book, and began reading leisurely.

............

About half an hour later, Bronya changed back into her dress.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she vaguely felt that she had forgotten something, but she just couldn't remember it.

"Breakfast is ready. Please eat before you leave."

"kindness."

Bronya did not refuse Lin Yinzhou's kindness.

She suppressed her distracting thoughts and followed Lin Yinzhou to the restaurant for a meal.

Compared to yesterday's lavish dinner, today's breakfast was undoubtedly much simpler, but it suited her tastes better, especially the "crystal xiaolongbao" which she particularly liked.

After finishing breakfast, Bronya was about to say goodbye when the woman in the snow-white dress appeared.

Looking at the indifferent expression of Miss Xueyi, and combining this with what Lin Yinzhou had said earlier, she had already guessed what Miss Xueyi had intended to do to her more than half an hour ago...

The thought of that scene made Bronya feel inexplicably awkward. She subconsciously avoided Miss Snow Robe's gaze, but Snow Robe looked directly at her.

"Miss Bronya, this miniature detector is for you."

Xueyi took out a palm-sized wooden box and presented it to Bronya.

Bronya paused slightly, then subconsciously looked at Lin Yinzhou, as if asking whether she should accept the invitation.

"Take it, it's good stuff."

"Thank you."

After thanking her softly, Bronya accepted the wooden box.

Seeing that Bronya accepted it, Xueyi explained in a flat tone.

"You have received his gift, and your body may be affected to some extent. These effects may seem good on the surface, but in reality, they are not. Over time, they may lead you astray. The power of the 'Longevity Plague Ancestor' is always like this; you cannot be careless for a moment."

"The detector in the wooden box will allow you to clearly understand the impact on you. If one day your test report reaches Level 'D,' please contact Xianzhou immediately for further testing."

Bronya was somewhat confused after hearing Xueyi's explanation.

It's just one night, is it really necessary to be so cautious?

After a moment's hesitation, Bronya couldn't help but ask.

What does reaching Level D mean?

Xueyi replied expressionlessly, "It means you've become an immortal being. While the possibility is low, it's not zero."

When she said "not high," she meant that the possibility of it happening in one night was not high.

If we come a few more times, then who knows?

"..."

Bronya became increasingly confused.

Becoming an immortal being in just one night? Isn't that a bit too easy?

"Alright, let's not talk about these things for now."

Lin Yinzhou strode forward, taking the lead towards the hangar: "It's about time, we should go down and take a look."

"Yes."

Xueyi followed Lin Yinzhou without hesitation, while Bronya lagged behind, standing still for two seconds before quickening her pace to catch up.

As she walked, Bronya suddenly realized something.

What will everyone in Belleburg think if I go back with Lin Yinzhou...?

Bronya was preoccupied and absent-minded the whole way until she boarded the starship, at which point she seemed to come back to her senses.

As the hangar door slowly opened, Bronya's gaze gradually hardened.

As the "Great Guardian" of Belloborg, she could never show confusion or vulnerability in front of her people. No matter what the people of Belloborg thought, there was only one thing she had to do—to make Belloborg great again!

............

Belleburg, administrative district, central square.

The corpses of the "Antimatter Legion" were scattered throughout the square.

Amber was resting with her eyes closed in front of a group of corpses.

In the sky, streaks of light occasionally streaked across the sky; Lan Ling was using these streaks to send spoils of war into the plaza.

Despite the near-total mobilization of the people of Beloberg, their efficiency remained limited in the face of the vast expanse of the planet.

So, after the reconquest of Beloberg, Lanling also joined the ranks of those collecting spoils. Compared to the inefficiency of the Beloberg people, Lanling had his own efficient style. With his exaggerated speed, he traversed the planet's surface, hanging the intact corpses directly on light arrows and shooting them back to Beloberg from afar.

As for the other scattered spoils of war, they were gathered together in a storm and transported by starships.