In the office, Meng Huai and Xie You stood to one side, while Xie Yelin sat in a chair.
After the second battle with the Demon King, they had no idea about the Demon King's situation. However, their own losses were not small; not to mention the significant casualties among the Imperial Military Academy's guard.
The research institute also lost many researchers, and those previously controlled by demonic energy were beyond saving, all perishing.
Xie You, in particular, had a portion of his senses drained. Fortunately, Meng Huai's potion managed to replenish it. Whether the process was painful or not, Xie You had experienced this torment before.
This time, Xie Yelin witnessed his son's process of recovering his drained senses and understood what he had to go through.
However, regarding Meng Huai, his first words upon seeing him were to express his gratitude. Xie Yelin had called Meng Huai over because he wanted to discuss methods to deal with the Demon King.
After all, Meng Huai had contributed greatly in both encounters, and Meng Huai seemed to understand the Demon King better than they did.
"Continuing like this is not a solution," Xie Yelin, in his position, could not stand idly by and watch this disaster persist. Therefore, he was still seeking a solution and discussing it with Meng Huai.
Meng Huai agreed with Xie Yelin's desire to find a resolution quickly, stating, "Indeed, although we don't know the Demon King's full capabilities from this battle, he must have been injured."
Meng Huai said this with certainty, then her gaze firmed as she continued, "We will strike while he is weak and finish him off!"
Hearing Meng Huai's words, Xie Yelin understood her stance and admired her even more. However, Xie Yelin paused, his expression conveying the difficulty of the matter, and said, "It's just that we have no clue where that Demon King has gone."
When the Demon King turned into black mist, they couldn't see him at all. The Demon King had escaped, and there was no news of him now.
However, what was good was that apart from the star beasts continuing to disrupt various planets, the man-made problems had ceased to appear.
Regarding this, Meng Huai told Xie Yelin, "It's likely that the Demon King has recalled all his demonic energy, so without the demonic energy controlling people, there are no more disturbances. However, there's nothing that can be done about those who were controlled by the demonic energy losing their lives."
As for Xie Yelin's problem of not knowing the Demon King's whereabouts, Meng Huai also said, "I'll think of a way. I'll do my best to find him."
Meng Huai's willingness to take on the burden impressed Xie Yelin even further. He immediately promised Meng Huai, "Then I'll grant you the title of Major General. We'll celebrate your merits together after this matter is resolved!"
Meng Huai had been a great help since the incident occurred, and her strength was not low. If she joined the First Military Zone after graduation, reaching this position would take time, but it wasn't impossible.
Now, this turmoil had merely allowed Meng Huai to shorten that path. These were Xie Yelin's thoughts upon seeing Meng Huai. Seeing Meng Huai's composure and her willingness to shoulder the responsibility made her exactly the kind of person the First Military Zone needed!
Therefore, Xie Yelin made an exception and promised Meng Huai the Major General title. He had expected Meng Huai to be very excited and grateful. However, Xie Yelin saw Meng Huai react as if she had encountered a monstrous beast, quickly waving her hands and saying, "No, no, no need!"
Meng Huai thought to herself, this is really not a good thing!
Meng Huai muttered softly, "Why do people keep inviting me to join the First Military Zone!"
It was very quiet at the moment, so no matter how softly Meng Huai spoke, the other two in the office heard her clearly.
Xie You chuckled secretly, while Xie Yelin, appearing utterly bewildered, asked, "What? You don't want to join the First Military Zone? Or do you want to join the Xie family's personal guard?"
Meng Huai waved her hands again and again, "No, no, no, I don't want to go anywhere! I'm fine like this, and I don't want to be bound by any identity."
Meng Huai explained this to Xie Yelin, who nodded and understood her thoughts. He said, "In that case, I'll keep this position for you. You can choose to accept it anytime."
Meng Huai could only nod. At least for now, she had declined the offer.
After this matter was settled, Xie Yelin continued, "Then I'll assign some people to accompany you to find the Demon King. You can choose who."
Meng Huai thought for a moment and pointed at Xie You, "Just take him. No one else is needed."
Xie Yelin looked at Xie You and then at Meng Huai without saying anything. Meng Huai, not knowing what Xie Yelin was thinking, understood his questioning gaze.
So Meng Huai explained, "I need his sensory barrier to help me trap people."
"In that case, Xie You, you will accompany classmate Meng Huai to find the Demon King. Take your people with you, just in case you need them!"
Xie You and Meng Huai both agreed. Meng Huai then bid farewell to Xie Yelin, "There's no time to delay. I'll go prepare."
Not long after, Meng Huai and Xie You, along with a group of people, boarded a spaceship.
The pilot of the spaceship was a young soldier from the First Military Zone. Seeing Xie You and Meng Huai board, he knew it was time to depart.
But where were they going?
The pilot looked at Xie You and then at Meng Huai, unsure who to ask. Finally, he looked at Meng Huai and then at Xie You again, repeatedly asking, "Where are we going?"
Meng Huai watched the pilot shake his head like a rattle drum and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Seeing Meng Huai's expression, the pilot knew he had made a mistake. He quickly stopped shaking his head and said, "It's nothing, nothing. Where are we going?"
Meng Huai was relieved when the pilot stopped shaking his head. She had thought the pilot's facial nerves had a problem and wanted to examine him.
After seeing that he was fine, Meng Huai picked up the compass in her hand. She began to circulate her spiritual energy, searching for the Demon King's traces.
And where was the Demon King at this moment?
He had recalled all his demonic energy and returned to the deep sea of Lan Hai Star to recuperate. However, when he woke up and saw the current scene, he was a bit perplexed.
"Why am I here?"
"What's going on?"
That's right, the Demon King's memory had some issues.