Are you betting on Louis again? Xiu Yi ran his fingers through his messy hair, feeling that this bet was absolutely unfair. He wanted to argue with the staff, but by the time he realized he shouldn't continue betting on Louis, the countdown had already ended, and the next round began.

At this moment, Louis looked practically lifeless, completely losing at the starting line. Watching Napoleon leap past halfway and sprint towards the finish line, Xiu Yi sank into utter despair, dejectedly preparing to empty his wallet.

Clap clap...

Congratulations, you've won.

Looking up again, Louis had already touched the finish line, while Napoleon was still some distance away. Xiu Yi couldn't even comprehend how heart-stopping Louis's slow-push speed had been. Just breaths ago, Louis was standing motionless at the starting line, yet the sudden 1200-point victory made Xiu Yi let out an ecstatic shout.

"1200 points! Louis, I knew you could win!"

Louis remained motionless on the machine, his dead fish eyes still staring disdainfully at Xiu Yi, now with even more apparent contempt. At this moment, Xiu Yi was so thrilled that he seemed to have completely forgotten his previous frustration. In contrast, Kevin stood there dumbfounded, his jaw dropped as if he could fit Louis inside—yes, he wanted to devour Louis.

"Oh, damn! What just happened? This shouldn't be the result!"

Despair washed over Kevin's face, not because he lost a meal, but because the cooked duck had flapped its wings and flown away. The stark contrast was simply too much for him to accept.

"By the way, Xiu Yi, weren't you gathering intelligence with the Bounty Tribe?"

"Don't bring it up."

Xiu Yi replied glumly to Kevin. This city virtually had no tasks above Level B—the ones that did exist were beyond the scope of their team, and the petty bounty tasks were being snatched up by a bunch of rookies. Overall, nothing caught his interest.

The Federal Capital couldn't compare to the remote planets, where law and order were far worse. Crime rates were high, and danger often lurked deep in the wilds where beasts roamed. Small teams tended to grow in extremely unique environments out there. Teams at their tier were indeed rare on the Capital Planet—rumor had it there were fewer than ten.

The two walked out of the arcade hall together. After a few twists and turns, they coincidentally spotted an open-air eatery nearby and decided to sit down, ordering drinks and dishes.

As they say, happiness cheers the soul. The duo decided to drink more today. Smelling the fragrant barbecue smoke, it was tempting enough to whet their appetites. Who would've thought that the Capital Planet's specialty barbecue could be this aromatic? The taste remained to be seen.

Several minutes later, the thoughtful owner had already delivered a feast to their table. Xiu Yi ordered two grilled beef kidneys, pork heart tube, and beef and lamb skewers. These delicacies were not only affordable but also incredibly delicious, all favorites from his usual outdoor expeditions. The difference this time was the open-air grilling instead of the typical campfire cooking. Just from the flavor alone, this barbecue was far more enticing than his usual grilled meats.

Kevin, on the other hand, ordered several dishes from his home planet—Bull Planet—including leopard-patterned crab and multi-beast dishes. These were native to Bull Planet. Although other star systems might have them, they're not found within the Solar System due to the organisms' unique growing conditions, making them relatively pricey after air transport.

Since he was hosting, Kevin spared no expense, ordering whatever he liked. Life on the road, eating whatever was available outdoors, had been tough enough. Occasionally treating oneself was undoubtedly necessary.

After a long while, both of them started getting tipsy. Today, Kevin had an idea—he decided to pack some food to bring back for Xixi and Red Ghost. After all, visiting the Capital Planet was a rare occasion, and many local delicacies here might have been beyond their previous experiences.

"I'll pay for this meal," Xiu Yi stopped Kevin, noting that Kevin had already hosted. After all, as the team leader, Xiu Yi couldn't let his image falter. At the same time, he assigned Kevin a task—to safely deliver the food, because he needed to step out shortly after receiving a Heavenly Communication.

"You're not planning to tackle a mission solo, are you?"

"No."

Xiu Yi shook his head, signaling Kevin to relax. The message he had received was from Blade Warrior. The two then parted ways.

The text explained that Blade Warrior was waiting for Xiu Yi at the spaceport, standing beside a silver hovering car, Time Second.

Although Xiu Yi wasn't particularly knowledgeable about hovering cars, he could easily guess it had to be excellent just from its appearance. After arriving at the spaceport, one casual glance was enough for him to recognize Blade Warrior—someone he hadn't seen in years.

"Sis!"

Blade Warrior leaned leisurely against the car door and waved him over.

The surprise of reuniting after years almost brought Xiu Yi to tears. Back then, Blade Warrior, Feng Yi, and Xiu Yi had a deep bond. Blade Warrior had supported their team with weapons and gear, teaching them modern knowledge. During those months, they had all learned a great deal.

Xiu Yi understood well that Blade Warrior had also been Feng Yi's comrade-in-arms. Thankfully, real men shed no tears lightly.

"Wow, you've grown up, Xiu Yi." Blade Warrior pulled him into a hug.

However, Xiu Yi seemed a bit evasive and embarrassed at the moment. It was clear that as he matured, he grew increasingly aware of matters between men and women—especially when faced with the beautiful Blade Warrior. Time had left no marks on her face. No, if anything, Blade Warrior seemed even more stunning than he remembered, which made Xiu Yi feel rather awkward.

Blade Warrior chuckled lightly, her laughter as enchanting as a blossoming flower.

Her return this time wasn't simply for reminiscing with Xiu Yi. Of course, there was always time for a reunion, but the real reason Blade Warrior came was to offer Xiu Yi strategic advice.

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