But the sudden appearance of so many in front of them was a bit beyond their imagination. If the market value of one intelligent humanoid is set at 5 million, these intelligent humanoids alone are worth billions. And that's not even counting the intelligent humanoids everyone could see presently.

Looking into the distance, there were still many buildings, resembling a city district—a retro yet dreamy Sky Garden. It was truly hard to fathom how many more intelligent humanoids might exist in there.

"She… they're all intelligent humanoids? Isn't this a bit over the top? Hey, Fatty, why are they putting on such an elaborate reception just for us?"

"I don't have a clue." Zhang Xiaobo shrugged. He couldn't help but admit that even during his older brother's renowned visits, the scene wasn't this grand. Explaining to the rest, he said perhaps it's simply a difference in treatment, as the Xiu Yi squad was visiting Sky Garden for the very first time, and maybe this was Blade Warrior's way of offering them a warm welcome.

Xiu Yi and the team were deeply touched. The elder sister from Blade Warrior had always treated them exceptionally well, but honestly, such an elaborate setup seemed entirely unnecessary.

At that moment, Iman stepped forward, informing the group that all the intelligent humanoids presented could be freely chosen. This was a direct instruction from Blade Warrior, considering how challenging it was to journey in the outside world. While these humanoids lacked combat abilities, they could handle daily tasks like cooking, grocery shopping, and credit transactions—even working jobs—executing any orders given by their owners.

That... that sounded like a good deal. For a moment, Xiu Yi and Kevin fell into silent contemplation.

But before Iman finished speaking, she was interrupted in unison by Red Ghost and Xixi's resolute rejections. "There's no need, thank you Blade Sister and Iman Sister," Xixi said, asserting that the team did not require intelligent humanoids.

Red Ghost also expressed her gratitude straightforwardly. After all, four members were sufficient for the squad. Besides, assigning such beautiful intelligent humanoids to those two guys felt rather... problematic. And where would that leave her and Xixi?

"What about me? Hey, what about me?" At this moment, the eager Zhang Xiaobo hurriedly stepped forward. "Is there one for me?"

Before he could finish his sentence, Sara skillfully pinched his ear. "Am I not enough for you?"

"Ah... it's just… I thought having an intelligent humanoid for the house might be nice, you know? It's not like you should be handling all the chores yourself, right? Right?" His voice became somewhat sheepish at this point. "If… if not, never mind. Never mind then, how about that?"

The people around burst into laughter...

Blade Warrior approached from the distance, reminding everyone to finalize their preparations and prepare for departure. After all, Zana Republic was not close to the Federation. They would have to cross several star regions in between, which would take some time. She advised everyone to double-check their readiness now, as it would be too late once they were already on the journey.

This was both an overseas expedition and a birthday celebration for a child.

Xixi curiously asked her, "Blade Sister, do you know if the baby is a boy or a girl?"

Blade Warrior gave a mysterious smile and replied, "I just found out yesterday. Care to make a guess?"

"A boy, definitely a boy. He will inherit Brother Feng's ambitions." Xiu Yi said confidently, certain that his guess was correct. After all, genetics dictate everything. With Brother Feng's lineage, it was bound to be a boy. Xiu Yi even elaborated on his reasoning, leaving the others speechless.

Genes don't determine a child's gender!

"I wouldn't be so sure. I think the likelihood of a girl is higher." Red Ghost stroked her chin thoughtfully as she presented her own reasoning.

"Why so?" asked Kevin.

"Hehe, well, at least statistically speaking, that's how it is." It was merely Red Ghost's instinct, but she had to admit that in modern times, birth rates between genders weren't perfectly balanced. Girls tended to be born at slightly higher rates than boys. Some nations even kept statistics on this.

Currently, global gender ratios were approximately 4.9 females to 5.1 males, and that's excluding wartime scenarios. In periods of conflict, males were sent to the battlefield, with battle inevitably leading to casualties. Population statistics showed that the male proportion would drop significantly compared to females. That's why, if you spent time observing on an ordinary street, you'd notice a slightly higher number of women. It might not be immediately obvious, but after keen observation over a few days, one would arrive at the conclusion.

Of course, factors like women inherently enjoying shopping and strolling around might also play into those observations, whereas men tend to spend their time on work, entertainment, or culinary and leisure spaces. In such places, the male-to-female ratio would balance out or tilt slightly toward men.

A sharp observer like a bounty hunter naturally wouldn't limit their observations to the battlefield; their insights extended to all aspects of life.

As a high-ranking bounty hunter, Red Ghost had always been renowned for her keen observation abilities. Her combat experience was substantially more advanced than much of Xixi and Xiu Yi's, not to mention it far surpassed Kevin's expertise.

Despite Kevin's remarkable intellect, his combat skills were not his strong suit. His battlefield role was more aligned with rapid mechanical repairs. In terms of combat effectiveness, he surpassed Xixi only by a small margin.

But Xixi, being a medical professional, was quite different. Her responsibilities extended beyond the rear logistics of the team, encompassing meticulous care in various aspects of their operations, including observations. Thus, it wasn't surprising that Red Ghost's commentary carried more weight.

Kevin declared that it didn't matter whether the baby was a boy or a girl. As long as it wasn't a demon—he said this jokingly—it was fine. What he truly meant was the child would undoubtedly be extraordinary, with talents that almost seemed supernatural.

After all, they had heard rumors regarding Mengdie. As Jade Clear Sect's top disciple and youngest prodigy protector, Feng Yi Brother's demise during those years had led them to investigate both Jade Clear Sect and Mengdie.

They had to admit, among peers, Mengdie could undoubtedly overshadow them, even Red Ghost wouldn't stand a chance against her. It was worth noting that Red Ghost's strength had reached Rank 2 by age fifteen or sixteen, earning her a remarkable reputation on Bull Planet—already a terrifying feat.

However, understanding what Jade Clear Sect entailed and learning that Mengdie was, in fact, still very young—perhaps not older than Red Ghost—left the group in sheer awe. When confronting Mengdie, they couldn't even perceive her strike's speed.

It wasn't an exaggeration. They genuinely couldn't follow Mengdie's movements, proving that Red Ghost stood no chance in a direct competition against her. The team had indeed encountered Mengdie before. During their time on Bull Planet, it had been Mengdie who delivered a single pointed strike, putting Xiu Yi into a pseudo-death state. Given Mengdie's capabilities, if she genuinely sought to kill Xiu Yi, the latter would have been utterly powerless to resist.

As for Red Ghost, she didn't even catch Mengdie's actions—that was the reality.

Despite Red Ghost's current First-Order warrior strength, she would still find it effortless to breach Mengdie's defenses, highlighting the stark contrast between individuals.

One could understand it this way: while Red Ghost was a First-Order warrior, Sky Shadow was also a First-Order warrior. However, if Mengdie were to face Sky Shadow, she likely wouldn't be able to pierce Sky Shadow's defenses or dare to approach him in close range. Sky Shadow probably wouldn't even need to unleash his full-force strike to inflict serious harm on Mengdie.

But if Red Ghost unleashed a full-force attack, its effectiveness would be far inferior by comparison.

The phrase "blue surpassing the blue" fit aptly here. With a mother possessing such extraordinary talent, the child's potential was undoubtedly immense.

And the father? That would be Feng Yi—the unparalleled legend, a man capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Kexiao. If Mengdie's talents bordered on the supernatural, Feng Yi's skills were even broader and more composite—truly all-encompassing. With such an exceptional lineage, how could the next generation be anything less?

Furthermore, Feng Yi's growth contrasted significantly with Mengdie's. He leaned more into diligent innovation, having delved into areas far beyond Mengdie's reach—whether militarily, in combat, tactical command, or even daily life, Feng Yi's abilities were impeccable.

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