Su Mo listened to their conversation, his heart surging with emotion.

It had only been a few years since the expedition, but he felt as if the internal world had undergone earth-shattering changes.

If he went back a few years later, the changes would probably be even greater.

Li Ruiqi thought for a moment and said, "Where there is light, there will definitely be darkness. Just be a little wary. As long as we are strong enough, those clowns won't dare to jump around in front of us."

"That's right. By the way, I have something else to tell you. We have successfully signed an alliance agreement with other countries."

Iserin replied in agreement.

"So smoothly? Last time I heard Long Ming's message, he said that the negotiations were not going well."

Auglas was also a little surprised.

"The greater the external pressure, the smoother the negotiations."

Iserin replied with a smile.

"Well, that makes sense. By the way, Iserin, when you are stationed here, you should pay a little attention. Half of the mineral vein here belongs to the Kingdom of Yanas, so try not to have conflicts."

Spade reminded her.

"I know that."

Iserin nodded in response.

"One more thing, when we were exterminating the Crimson Dragonfly swarm, the Crimson Dragonfly Queen escaped. It was a V-type insect. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn't come back, but if you're really unlucky and it does come back, don't confront it head-on. You can go to the people of the Kingdom of Yanas. They have Titan Spears specially designed to deal with V-type monsters."

Li Ruiqi then instructed.

"Okay, when are you planning to return?"

Iserin nodded and then asked in a deep voice.

Su Mo perked up his ears when he heard this question.

Auglas pondered for a moment and said, "We are scheduled to return in three days."

"Well, the sooner you go back, the better. You don't have to worry too much about this place. The people I brought are capable."

Iserin said very calmly.

"Okay."

Li Ruiqi and the others didn't say anything more.

......

Just after the banquet ended, Su Mo stretched and walked towards the upper city.

The Hei Yao (Obsidian) broadcast sounded throughout the ship.

"Dear companions, please be informed of an important message. The Hei Yao will return to Earth in three days. Please prepare for the return."

As soon as this notice came out.

The entire Hei Yao ship was in an uproar, with cheers echoing throughout the ship.

Su Mo stopped and looked at the cheering crowd around him, feeling sincerely happy.

At this moment, Su Mo's phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that it was Qian Chengxue calling, so he answered it.

"Sister Xue, I'm on my way home. What's the matter?"

"Turn around."

Qian Chengxue's mischievous voice rang from the phone.

Su Mo subconsciously turned his head and saw Qian Chengxue standing not far behind him, looking at him.

"Why are you here?"

Su Mo walked over, quite surprised.

"I just happened to be passing by and saw you. Let's go home together."

A blush appeared on Qian Chengxue's cold face.

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded.

The two walked home close together. Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere became a little ambiguous.

Su Mo felt inexplicably nervous, and he mustered up his courage to say.

"Sister Xue, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure."

Qian Chengxue replied without hesitation.

"Ahem, that, when your master came before, you told him that I was your boyfriend, does that still count?"

Su Mo became more and more nervous. Although it should be fine under normal circumstances, Su Mo still wanted to hear Qian Chengxue's affirmative answer.

"Of course it counts, but....."

Qian Chengxue answered very simply, but suddenly changed her tone.

Su Mo's heart rose and fell like a roller coaster.

"Sister Xue, but what?"

"But since we're in a relationship, are you still calling me Sister Xue?"

Qian Chengxue asked with a chuckle.

Su Mo came back to his senses and said a little at a loss, "I'm just used to calling you that, and I don't know what else to call you."

"How about this, when we're alone, you can call me Xue'er, how does that sound?"

Qian Chengxue said shyly.

"Okay, Xue'er."

Su Mo took a deep breath and called out softly.

"Mmm~"

At this moment, Qian Chengxue slowly stretched out her soft hand and held Su Mo's hand, and the two walked towards the upper city.

Inside the Hei Yao command room.

Putmi reported, "The Gray Thorns has begun to disconnect."

"I see."

Li Ruiqi stood on the observation deck, looking at the distance. A fourth-level mother ship that was 150 kilometers long, 28 kilometers wide, with dark gray armor all over, a shuttle-shaped hull, and 5,000 launch ports covering the whole body, was gradually moving away from the Hei Yao.

In the distant starry sky, the Propeller and a fleet of more than fifty second-level ships were waiting for the Thorns mother ship to return.

"This ship seems to have pretty good performance."

Putmi walked over and looked at it, saying.

"Of course it's good. The price of this Gray Thorns is a bit more expensive than the Hei Yao. The Federation bought it through gritted teeth."

Li Ruiqi couldn't help but praise.

"Do you think the Gray Thorns is stronger, or the Hei Yao is stronger?"

"The combat performance is about the same, but the Gray Thorns is definitely stronger than the Hei Yao in terms of speed and agility. But these don't matter. In the future, we will have more and more ships. At that time, fourth-level ships may have to be changed from flagship positioning to auxiliary ships."

Li Ruiqi said with very sharp eyes.

"Looking forward to that day."

Putmi was also very much looking forward to it.

At this time, an operator came over, saluted and reported, "Report, Lord Bello of the Kingdom of Yanas has sent a communication request."

"Connect it."

Li Ruiqi replied calmly.

"Yes!"

The operator quickly responded.

Soon a holographic image popped up, and Bello appeared in front of everyone. She went straight to the point and said.

"Lord Li Ruiqi, I heard that you are going to return?"

"Yes, the fleet to replace us has arrived."

Li Ruiqi replied with a smile.

"The Federation's strength is really impressive. Then I wish you a smooth journey in advance."

"Haha, Lord Bello is too polite. You should be returning soon, right?"

"The fleet that came to meet us will take a little time, but it will be soon."

Bello replied with a smile.

"By the way, I have already told my replacement partners to get along well with you. If there are any conflicts, try to resolve them through negotiation. Don't worry, everything will not change."

Li Ruiqi naturally knew that Bello's farewell was just a side effect, and the main purpose was to probe.

"As expected of Lord Li Ruiqi, you are very thoughtful. When we return, I will also instruct the incoming personnel."

Bello replied very satisfied.

"Okay."

Li Ruiqi replied tacitly.

"Then I won't say much more, you guys are busy."

Bello gave a slight salute and then hung up the communication.