Chapter 319 - 1406 - 1417

1406 At Night When No One Is Around?

"Teach you?" Ling Lan was stunned. They went through all that and in the end, she was supposed to teach Li Lanfeng how to seduce a woman? The most important thing was, she didn't know how to seduce a man… not to say a woman.

"Ling Lan, don't forget that you have two wives. You should be very experienced in this aspect." Li Lanfeng smiled as he reminded Ling Lan beside her ears. The impression he gave Ling Lan was of a fox demon.

"Huh? You think I would need to resort to seducing them to get them to be my wives?" Ling Lan turned her head in disdain. She would never allow Li Lanfeng to realise that she was inexperienced in this aspect.

"Of course you won't need it. But, didn't your wives use such methods before?" It seemed that Li Lanfeng had fixed his mind on pestering Ling Lan. He must make her teach him something.

"Do you think Luo Chao and Xuya are those kinds of ladies? Do you think that I will be seduced by them? What kind of nonsense is that?" Ling Lan flicked her sleeves in mock anger.

If she really knew how to do it, she didn't mind giving him some tips. But, she didn't know anything… She couldn't be polite to Li Lanfeng anymore.

"If you can't even teach me, who can I learn it from?" Li Lanfeng said dejectedly. He looked like a puppy that was abandoned. Ling Lan really couldn't bear to see him like this.

Sob, she couldn't resist cute little animals at all. Every time Li Lanfeng gave her this kind of look, she would want to help him to solve any of his difficulties.

How good would it be if Little Four was around? Once again, Ling Lan felt how inconvenient it was without Little Four. If Little Four was here, he would be able to find some information related to seduction in his database. Then, she would be able to give this information to Li Lanfeng directly and ask him to look through it himself.

"How about this? You can go into the virtual world and look for videos to learn from." Ling Lan walked to her desk and held the armrest of her chair. She sat down.

"It's useless. They're all videos of ladies seducing men," Li Lanfeng shook his head and sighed.

So he had this thought before. Ling Lan realized that Li Lanfeng knew what to do. He just didn't dare to act because he hadn't perfected the technique.

"Since you know it, why are you still looking for me?" Ling Lan was speechless. Was she an omnipotent treasure chest to her comrades? Why did they always look for her when they needed solutions for their problems?

"You're the only one that knows this. If I don't find you, I'll go crazy." Li Lanfeng laid on the table weakly. His dejected and pitiful expression caused Ling Lan to reach her hand out unconsciously and touched his pitch-black and silky hair in an effort to console him.

His hair was nice to touch. It was even more comfortable than touching Little White's fur… Ling Lan touched his hair again.

Li Lanfeng smiled happily when he felt the warmth on his head. He even cooperated with Ling Lan and rubbed his head against Ling Lan's palm. He felt as if he was really being caressed by this man.

How could he bear to let someone else get this person? Li Lanfeng's desire to hold onto Ling Lan got larger…

Li Lanfeng's cooperation caused Ling Lan to touch his hair a few more times…

Erm, she seemed to have touched him for too long!

Ling Lan didn't know how to end this. Would Li Lanfeng think that she had some weird fetish? Although Li Lanfeng was beautiful, she really didn't have any evil intentions towards him.

"Erm… You can still grasp the essence of the videos. Whether it's a woman seducing a man or a man seducing a woman, the essence of seduction is still the same." Ling Lan retracted her hand naturally. She forced herself to say something to shift their attention away from the awkwardness of touching his head for too long.

Li Lanfeng looked up and raised his eyebrows. "Are you saying that I should duplicate what they did?"

"I think you can try." Ling Lan felt that the essence of seduction was the same. There should still be some results if he used the seduction methods of a woman.

"Don't you find it disgusting or too feminine?" Li Lanfeng seemed anxious.

Li Lanfeng's words caused the image of a rough man doing such actions to appear in Ling Lan's mind. Her body shuddered violently. She felt that it was quite frightening.

Then, her gaze landed on Li Lanfeng's beautiful and angelic face. Her thoughts suddenly changed. She felt that it wasn't so strange after all.

"Why don't you try it?" Ling Lan suggested weakly. She really didn't have any confidence regarding such matters. She could only hope that the lady Li Lanfeng liked took a fancy to his face. If not… the results were unpredictable.

"To you?" Li Lanfeng frowned slightly. He seemed to have misunderstood what Ling Lan said. He thought that Ling Lan was asking him to perform in front of her.

"Huh?" Did she say that just now? Thinking back, Ling Lan felt that her words might really cause misunderstandings.

Just as Ling Lan was about to explain that she didn't have this intention, Li Lanfeng seemed to have made a decision. He bit his lips and said, "Okay. I'll try. If it's really unsightly, don't laugh at me."

From Ling Lan's point of view, Li Lanfeng's gaze was hesitant but firm. He had decided that he would do anything to gain the heart of the lady he loved. Ling Lan didn't know what to say suddenly. Was she supposed to explain that he misunderstood her words or was she supposed to give him encouragement?

"I'll come and find you at night when no one is around." Li Lanfeng threw this sentence at her and disappeared from his spot before Ling Lan could decide what to say.

"At night when no one is around?" Ling Lan's mind went blank for a few seconds. Then, she suddenly understood what was happening. She exclaimed with her hands against her cheeks while panicking inwardly, "At night when no one is around!"

Oh my god! Did Li Lanfeng mean that he was coming to seduce her at night when no one is around?

Blood almost came out of Ling Lan's nose when she understood what was happening. What the hell was going on? Why did she become his target of seduction? Although this was just a practice, the entire business had nothing to do with her. Nothing at all! Who on earth did she offend for this to happen to her?

But, this matter didn't bother Ling Lan too much, as she was soon engrossed by her work. The Kamoda district battle and the reorganisation of power in the rainbow palace didn't give Ling Lan much time to waste.

After a busy day, Ling Lan felt a little tired. She finished washing up and laid on her bed. While she was half-asleep, she suddenly reached her hand out and grabbed a fair and smooth hand.

"It's good that you're not asleep." Familiar voice whispered beside her ear.

Ling Lan felt the veins on her temples throbbing. She slowly opened her eyes and said through her gritted teeth, "Li, Lan, feng, you're really doing this?"

Her gaze landed on an exceptional beauty standing at the side of her bed. He was only wearing a thin shaw gown. His fair chest could be seen faintly. There was a faint smile on his face as he looked at her with love in his eyes…

Is he starting already? Ling Lan didn't know what to do. She didn't expect Li Lanfeng to start instantly the moment he arrived. She was caught off guard.

1407 Fun!

"Wasn't you the one who asked me to try it out?" Li Lanfeng smiled ambiguously. "Since you suggested it, I came to test it out on you. I can't just look for that person directly without testing it first, right? If the person is disgusted by me, I will die."

"I will not fight a war that I'm not confident in. This is what you taught me." Li Lanfeng sat down on the bed and bent down slightly.

"But I'm a man…" Ling Lan looked at the beautiful face inching closer to her. Although it was enchanting and captivating, her expression still remained calm and composed.

Hmph, although I'm a lady, I've seen many beautiful men in my past life as well as this lifetime (even if most of them were photographs and videos). I'm very experienced in beauties. How can I lose?

However, she was a man now. If Li Lanfeng seduced her, he was seducing a man. Wasn't there something wrong with this?

Ling Lan raised her hand and rubbed the center of her forehead. She sounded a little helpless as she said, "Lanfeng, did you get your target wrong? Shouldn't you find a lady?"

"Who do I look for? Luo Chao? Han Xuya? I bet that before I could start, they would raise their fist at me and scold me for being a pervert." Li Lanfeng slowly laid down on his side as he spoke. He was facing Ling Lan on her bed.

There was a hint of resignation on his face. He seemed to be telling Ling Lan that he came to look for her because he had no other choices.

"There's many maids in the rainbow palace too," Ling Lan suggested decisively.

"Them? They didn't need to be seduced. With my current status, there will be many people who are willing to sleep with me." Li Lanfeng shook his head dejectedly. It was obvious that besides Ling Lan, there was no one else he could find.

"Zhao Jun…" Ling Lan tried to struggle.

"He's still in Kamoda. Plus, he doesn't know that I like someone. I don't want him to laugh at me." Li Lanfeng rejected Ling Lan's suggestion without a second thought.

"Then you don't mind me laughing at you?" Ling Lan wanted to roll her eyes.

"You have already laughed at me. I don't mind if you laugh at me again," Li Lanfeng said with a smile. By hook or by crook, he had already decided that he would ask Ling Lan for help.

"Are you not even willing to help me with this?" When Li Lanfeng saw Ling Lan's cold face, his smiling face collapsed. He looked at Ling Lan pitifully like a puppy that had been abandoned by its owner.

Ling Lan felt her heart turning soft. She actually relented to his pestering and told him to do what he wanted.

When Li Lanfeng heard this, his eyes lit up, even his beautiful face turned radiant. Ling Lan, who was scolding herself secretly, couldn't reject him when she saw his face.

Li Lanfeng quickly sat up and stretched his hands out. His hands, which were normally very stable, were trembling slightly. There seemed to be excitement in his eyes as well as a hint of nervousness.

His hands slowly got close to Ling Lan's sleeping gown. Finally, he touched a button on the gown.

With shaking hands, Li Lanfeng managed to unbutton one button. Just as he was about to move down to the second button, Ling Lan grabbed his hands and asked coldly, "What are you trying to do?"

Li Lanfeng raised his head with a confused expression. He didn't seem to understand why Ling Lan had stopped him.

Ling Lan felt the veins on her forehead throbbing again. She forced herself to squeeze her words out of her mouth. "Shouldn't you seduce the other party so that they will take off their clothes themselves?"

Did Li Lanfeng get the wrong script? She wasn't the one who was supposed to seduce him. Why was he taking off her clothes?

"Me?" Li Lanfeng was enlightened. His face turned red immediately, all the way to his ears.

"You don't dare to take off your clothes? How are you supposed to seduce the person you like then?" Ling Lan looked at him with disdain. Where was his dedication? Why was he so hesitant?

Li Lanfeng raised his head. His face was still red but his gaze was filled with endless love. He seemed to have immersed himself in his character. Ling Lan felt that he was looking at her as though she was his lover.

Li Lanfeng tied his thin shaw gown casually at the waist. Ling Lan saw him reaching his hand out and pulling the bowknot apart. The thin shaw gown spread opened and slid down slowly from his shoulders.

Li Lanfeng looked scrawny but he was someone who looked skinny when he wore clothes but muscular when he took them off. He had well-defined muscles. With the help of his glowing white skin and the mesmerizing face, Ling Lan actually felt her throat turning dry.

Li Lanfeng slowly leaned towards Ling Lan. At the same time, he raised Ling Lan's hand and placed it on his face.

"I really like you." Li Lanfeng looked at Ling Lan intently. His gaze was a little sorrowful. He wanted to love but couldn't. He wanted to get that person but he couldn't. His grief started spreading uncontrollably.

Ling Lan frowned. How good must that person be for Li Lanfeng to like her so much? He liked her until he felt inferior. Ling Lan took pity on Li Lanfeng.

Li Lanfeng was always someone who knew what he was doing. Every time he did something, he would make the necessary arrangements beforehand so that he could control the overall situation. He wouldn't stop until he reached his goal. Besides her, everyone in Lingtian had been schemed by him before. Actually, if her safety wasn't compromised, Li Lanfeng would scheme against her too. However, Ling Lan didn't think that it was a bad thing so she just let him be.

For instance, this time, Ling Lan knew that Li Lanfeng was using her words against her.

But, she was willing to get schemed by him.

Li Lanfeng understood this point too. This was their way of communication. To him and to her, it was fun for them.

Ling Lan couldn't help but sigh. She raised her hand and rubbed Li Lanfeng's head. She wanted to give some consolation to the man who was breaking down because of love.

Li Lanfeng leaned against Ling Lan's chest. The two of them hugged each other. The atmosphere gradually turned calm. A few seconds later, Ling Lan suddenly pressed her chest and shouted coldly, "Li Lanfeng, what are you doing?"

Li Lanfeng smiled lightly. "I'm seducing you? If not, why am I here?"

"I think that your seducing skills are already good enough." Ling Lan pulled away Li Lanfeng's hands that were trying to take off her clothes.

She almost lost her innocence.

"That's not enough. You didn't have any reaction." Li Lanfeng didn't seem to want to stop.

"What reaction should I have? The person you should seduce isn't me." Ling Lan was speechless. If she really had a reaction, things would go out of hand.

"But you had no reaction to my seduction attempt at all. Doesn't that mean that my seducing skill isn't good enough?" Li Lanfeng said unwillingly.

"What do you want me to do then?" Ling Lan was frustrated.

"You should at least give some reaction so that I know whether I'm doing the right thing." Li Lanfeng felt that Ling Lan wasn't cooperative enough.

"Reaction? What reaction do you want?" Ling Lan was getting impatient.

"What would happen if my temptation worked? Maybe your heart will be moved?" Li Lanfeng thought for a moment before replying with some uncertainty.

"You will go as long as I'm moved?" Ling Lan smiled coldly. "Let me give it to you then."

Ling Lan turned her body and pressed Li Lanfeng below her.

Li Lanfeng looked at Ling Lan in astonishment. He didn't expect Ling Lan to react this way.

Ling Lan raised her hand and slid her finger down Li Lanfeng's eyes, along the side of his face, and to his lips. She slowly caressed his lips with her fingers.

When Li Lanfeng felt Ling Lan's cold finger touching his lips, his body started trembling. He closed his eyes slightly and his mouth opened uncontrollably. His tongue slid out and licked Ling Lan's finger.

Li Lanfeng's expression, as well as the numbness on the tip of her finger, caused Ling Lan to lose her cool in an instant.

She lowered her head and roughly blocked Li Lanfeng's naughty lips.

1408 Responsible?

Li Lanfeng was shocked, but that didn't last for long as the feeling of exhilaration took over his body. He immediately reciprocated the bold act and started kissing Ling Lan back passionately.

After some time, Ling Lan regained her senses only to realize a panting Li Lanfeng was underneath her looking at her with glazed out-of-focus eyes. She panted heavily before finally opening her mouth and said, "Congratulations, you succeeded."

Her words fell into deaf's ears as Li Lanfeng's lustful eyes showed no response. Li Lanfeng ignored everything in the world as he slowly inched his fingers towards Ling Lan clothes. He really looked like a vixen that would destroy a country.

However, as his fingers got closer to Ling Lan, a chilling gaze befell him, the chilling gaze was like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head, he said instinctively, "Huh?"

Ling Lan replied to him by flicking him off her bed with a wave of her sleeve.

"Based on your performance just now, you can go and seduce that person you like." Ling Lan had already laid down on the bed with her back towards him. She expressed that since the practice had ended, Li Lanfeng could now leave.

Li Lanfeng stretched his hand out and touched his lips with a reminiscing expression. During the kiss a moment ago, both of them were equally as passionate. His lips were a little numb and painful but this feeling was what he yearned for so long. He really wanted to do it again.

"Ling Lan, you kissed me!" Li Lanfeng started whining shamelessly.

Ling Lan almost blew a fuse when she heard this. The kiss was a humiliation to her. She actually lost to beauty.

"Didn't you want the answer to a successful seduction?" However, on the surface, Ling Lan still appeared calm. She gave a general answer. "You have succeeded. This is the result you should receive."

"But I didn't ask you to really kiss me." Li Lanfeng was shameless. He climbed onto the bed again and leaned against Ling Lan.

Ling Lan turned around and raised her hand. She pressed Li Lanfeng down beside her, preventing him from touching her body.

Li Lanfeng struggled but he couldn't break free from her grip. Thus, he laid helplessly beside Ling Lan. He tilted his head slightly and smiled as he looked at her. "Ling Lan, how does it feel to kiss me? Was it disgusting? I'm a man after all."

Disgusting? Of course not. He was a beauty and he did not taste bad. Ling Lan thought about it carefully. If she went back to being a lady and needed to choose her future partner, she probably wouldn't reject a man like Li Lanfeng.

As expected, she liked anything that was beautiful! Ling Lan touched her face as she contemplated. She suddenly realized that all her comrades she groomed tirelessly were handsome fellows with unique styles. This was enough to prove her love for beauty.

Among all of them, Li Lanfeng was the most beautiful. Hence, she had more patience and tolerance for him… If she was an emperor, she would definitely be a bad emperor that indulged in beauties.

"I'm taking it as though I was completing a mission. On the battlefield, among comrades, that is nothing to worry about," Ling Lan replied indifferently.

"So, you don't hate it, right?" Li Lanfeng squinted. He looked like a little fox.

"Yes, you're my comrade," Ling Lan replied firmly.

"That's good." Li Lanfeng was satisfied. He laid down obediently and closed his eyes to sleep.

Ling Lan was stunned by Li Lanfeng's shamelessness again. "Aren't you going back?" This was her bed.

Li Lanfeng opened his eyes and smiled as he replied, "I'm very tired so I'll rest here."

"No!" Ling Lan replied instantly. If her parents knew that she slept on the same bed with a man…

Either her father would chop Li Lanfeng up or her mother would happily arrange their wedding for them, and she didn't want either of those outcomes.

That's right. Although Ling Lan appreciated Li Lanfeng's beauty, she didn't have any evil intention towards Li Lanfeng. It wasn't Li Lanfeng's problem, she just couldn't see herself be entangled in a relationship for the rest of her life. After pretending to be a man for more than 20 years, Ling Lan was used to it. She liked it even. Adding on, her new goal was to become the king of the Lawless Lands, fighting her way back to the Federation with the title of king to return justice to her father. Before she completed her goal, Ling Lan wouldn't think of anything else, including her future.

"You kissed me," Li Lanfeng whined pitifully. He gave the look of a puppy that got abandoned again.

"I said that was just practice, a mission," Even Ling Lan felt a little guilty when she refuted.

"But you still kissed me. My first kiss is gone." Li Lanfeng had already left any sense of shame behind him. He decided that he would stay on Ling Lan's bed and not leave no matter what.

You sound as if you're the only one who has their first kiss stolen! Ling Lan complained in her heart. But, she had to admit that she was the one who took the initiative. It looked like she needed to take responsibility.

"What do you want then?" Ling Lan asked weakly.

"You need to be responsible," Li Lanfeng pushed his limits.

"Responsible?" Ling Lan was flabbergasted. She didn't know what Li Lanfeng meant.

"Yes. It's so cold outside and you are still asking me to leave? You're so heartless." Li Lanfeng shifted his body towards Ling Lan to show that he was really cold. He needed Ling Lan to give him some warmth.

'As someone in the titled domain stage, he was afraid of the cold? Li Lanfeng, can you be even more shameless?' Ling Lan was totally speechless. However, she knew she couldn't force Li Lanfeng to leave tonight.

"Are you testing my patience?" Ling Lan said coldly.

Everyone in Lingtian knew that Boss never slept with anyone on the same bed. Even her fiancées, Luo Chao and Han Xuya, had never slept with her.

There were some people that tried to challenge this rule. Qi Long, Luo Lang, and their comrades once betted with one another to see who would succeed. But, they got immediately frightened by Ling Lan's cold gaze and backed off. Since then, no one dared to suggest this overboard idea, not even Li Lanfeng.

Yet, now, Li Lanfeng was bold enough to face the possibility of death right in the face.

"You kissed me," Li Lanfeng said pitifully.

F**k, he's using this again.

Ling Lan touched her forehead while internally bashing herself for giving in to the temptations. "So, to be responsible for you, I have to let you sleep here?"

"That's right. You understand me the most," Li Lanfeng smiled as he replied.

"Do what you want," Ling Lan answered helplessly. "However, don't let anyone misunderstand our relationship. Leave secretly tomorrow morning."

"Okay!" Li Lanfeng nodded his head happily.

Finally, he got a little closer to Ling Lan.

Li Lanfeng closed his eyes in satisfaction. He didn't let Ling Lan notice his tear of happiness that was about to fall out of his eye.

Hearing Li Lanfeng's serene and calm breathing, Ling Lan sighed. Fortunately, Li Lanfeng still thought that she was a man so he wouldn't do anything weird to her. Well, actually, Ling Lan felt that this situation had already gone in a strange direction.

To hell with her instinct! Ling Lan didn't know what the strange direction meant but the hint that her Profound Insight gave her made her anxious and frustrated.

'Forget it. Everything will work out in the end. I will just take care of the matter when it comes.' Ling Lan couldn't find an answer so she threw her wandering thoughts to the back of her head.

At first, Ling Lan thought that she wouldn't be able to sleep with someone beside her. But, as time went by, she slowly got used to Li Lanfeng's presence and naturally fell asleep.

1409 Misunderstanding?

Luo Chao came bright and early in the morning with a piece of good news from the frontline. She casually entered Ling Lan's room without wondering whether she was there or not.

"Boss!" Luo Chao had always entered Ling Lan's room freely so she just went in without knocking.

There was a thin layer of shaw covering the huge bed, and she saw a figure of someone lying on the bed.

Luo Chao didn't notice anything strange so she casually lifted the shaw with a bright smile on her face, but her smile cracked when she saw a familiar yet unfamiliar face under the thin blanket Boss always used. She stood there stunned for a couple of seconds, because the person on the bed was someone that should have zero chance being here

"Li Yinfei?" Luo Chao exclaimed in surprise.

Her voice startled the sleeping beauty on the bed. The eyelids of the said beauty trembled. The brows of the beauty furrowed, clearing attempting to not wake up from the beautiful dream he was having. However, that was not possible as he slowly opened his eyes to see Luo Chao looking at him with astonishment. He smiled cheekily.

However, no matter how beautiful or enchanting the face was, it couldn't dissipate the suspicion and astonishment Luo Chao was feeling. Luo Chao shouted furiously, "Who are you? Why are you on Boss's bed?"

If Boss was a real man, she might suspect that Boss decided to snatch Li Yinfei over to be his wife due to her beauty. But, her boss was clearly a lady. How could she fall in love with another lady?

Well, unless Boss was confused about her gender because she pretended to be a man for too long. But, as someone who had always been with Ling Lan, Luo Chao felt that there wasn't any possibility of this happening.

Hence, this person shouldn't be Li Yinfei. She shouldn't be sleeping so blatantly on Boss's bed too.

"Ah, it's you, Luo Chao." The beauty's voice was surprisingly low. It sounded very familiar to her too.

The cogs in Luo Chao's mind turned as she remembered who this voice belonged to. "Regiment Commander Li?"

"Ah…" The beauty seemed to have remembered something. He touched his face lightly, realising that his mask wasn't on his face, he immediately gave an apologetic smile. "I forgot to wear my mask. I'm sorry, Luo Chao. I didn't mean to lie to all of you."

"Ah… What on earth happened?" Luo Chao couldn't care less whether Li Lanfeng lied to them or not. She could usually stay calm regardless of the situation, but the impact of the scene in front of her was too great. "Regiment Commander Li, why are you on Boss's bed? Did you sleep with him yesterday?"

Boss slept with a man and this man was still an ethereal beauty. Most importantly, Boss was a woman… Luo Chao's mind was filled with these thoughts. She felt that her world was collapsing. She almost turned crazy.

"Boss allowed me to stay yesterday night." Li Lanfeng couldn't help but smile when he heard the question. His smile was full of emotions. There seemed to be many meanings hidden in it. There were hints of happiness and even embarrassment. Luo Chao almost got blinded by the smile.

"You… you…" Li Lanfeng's smile impacted Luo Chao greatly. She didn't know what to do for some time.

Li Lanfeng smiled and asked calmly, "Oh right, Luo Chao, what are you doing here?"

Li Lanfeng proclaimed his position as the owner of this place when he said this. He really liked to stimulate his 'love rival' at any time.

Luo Chao's face turned red to green. She moved her lips but she didn't know what to say or ask. In the end, she felt tired and just said, "Where is Boss? I have something important to report to him."

Li Lanfeng slowly sat up when he heard the question. The blanket slid down his body slowly, revealing his fair and glowing chest. He wasn't wearing clothes. Li Lanfeng lifted his hand to his chest to prevent him from getting exposed. He said with regret, "I'm sorry. I was really tired yesterday so I don't know when Boss left."

Tired? What could make him so tired? Ah, Li Lanfeng wasn't wearing any clothes… What happened yesterday night? Was Boss unable to resist the beauty so she laid her hands on Regiment Commander Li?

Li Lanfeng told herself that she mustn't overreact before confirming with Boss, but the scene Li Lanfeng showed her and his words steered her to think in that direction.

"Erm, I will look for him myself!" When Luo Chao left, she stumbled a little. Her expression revealed how shocked she was.

After seeing Luo Chao running away in a flurry, the corners of Li Lanfeng's lips lifted up. There was a hint of coldness in it.

Since he acted, he never thought of giving Luo Chao and Han Xuya a chance to stay beside Ling Lan.

Luo Chao rushed out of the bedroom. The cold wind outside allowed her to regain her senses a little. She finally had the ability to think of where Ling Lan could be.

Ling Lan had the habit of practicing in the morning. Most of the time, she would be at the highest point of the rainbow palace, the Purple Cloud Platform.

Thinking about this, Luo Chao hurriedly went to look for Ling Lan. Indeed, she saw Ling Lan there. Ling Lan in a red gown, looking at the clouds floating in front of her with her hands behind her back. She was getting inspiration from these movements, seeking for her next opportunity for a breakthrough.

She felt movements behind her so she turned and saw Luo Chao. She raised her eyebrows slightly and asked in surprise, "Luo Chao, why are you looking for me?"

"Erm…" Luo Chao wanted to ask Ling Lan directly about Li Lanfeng but when she saw Ling Lan's indifferent expression, she couldn't say it. She held her breath. In the end, she just talked about business matters. "Just now, the frontline sent back a report. They had a minor victory against an ace mecha clan. They won against their domain realm masters too. As for the Kamoda battlefield, they suffered two losses and obtained four wins. Regarding the two battles that they lost, it was reported that the two enemy teams that won made no contact with their base thereafter."

Luo Chao smiled when she said this. "I think that Regiment Commander Zhao must have found a chance to attack them."

"That's right. It looks like Zhao Jun understood what his tactic should be. This is very good." Ling Lan turned and continued observing the changes in the sky.

"Erm, erm… Just now, I saw Regiment Commander Li in your bedroom." Luo Chao hesitated for a while before finally asking about Li Lanfeng.

"He's not up yet?" Ling Lan frowned. Li Lanfeng was getting lazier.

Boom! Luo Chao felt as if a hammer was knocked on her head heavily. So, Regiment Commander Li was saying the truth. Boss really slept with him.

"Boss, you and Regiment Commander Li… is it alright for you to do this?" Luo Chao tried her best to squeeze this sentence out. She never expected that Boss would be tainted by someone… Luo Chao's mind was in a mess. This came too suddenly for her to process. She couldn't maintain her composure.

"What's wrong with it?�� Ling Lan was confused. All she did was lend half of her bed to Li Lanfeng for him to sleep on. What was wrong with that?" At this moment, Ling Lan hadn't remembered that she was a lady and that she wasn't on the battlefield. There was no life-or-death situation forcing her to do this so she couldn't understand why Luo Chao was dumbstruck.

Did she confirm it? Did Boss admit it? Luo Chao was in a daze. She couldn't even remember how she bid farewell to Ling Lan and left the Purple Cloud Platform.

Ling Lan stayed on the Purple Cloud Platform and stared at the clouds for a long time. Suddenly, she exclaimed loudly.

"Did Luo Chao misunderstand just now?" Ling Lan just remembered that Luo Chao knew she was a woman.

1410 Slept Together?

Luo Chao's mind was blank. She unconsciously came to Li Shiyu's territory, the medical department.

Maybe in her heart, besides Ling Lan, she trusted Li Shiyu the most. Hence, she came to find Li Shiyu instinctively.

Li Shiyu was practicing the physical skills of the Li family to strengthen his body. When he saw Luo Chao walking in as if her soul left her body, he stopped what he was doing and checked up on her.

"Luo Chao, what happened?" Li Shiyu asked in concern. It was uncommon to see Luo Chao like this. As a military doctor, he needed to care for her.

"Brother Shiyu, I need to calm down first," Luo Chao said blankly.

"Sure. Come here and have a seat first." Li Shiyu brought Luo Chao into the living room and let her rest on the sofa. Then, he went to the back and poured a cup of calming tea for her. This tea was able to soothe a person's emotions. It was used to treat people like the current Luo Chao.

He passed the teacup to Luo Chao, but Luo Chao didn't even look at it. She just raised her head directly and gulped everything down.

Soon, the tea took effect. Luo Chao's mind became clearer and her eyes weren't as dull as before. They started becoming brighter and clearer.

"Tell me, what happened?" Li Shiyu sat opposite Luo Chao and asked sternly.

It was obvious that Luo Chao received too large of a stimulus just now. She might have even lost her soul. This was very dangerous. Luckily, Luo Chao subconsciously knew that she had to find him. If she had gone anywhere else and missed the best time for treatment, the consequences were unimaginable (Brother Shiyu, you're thinking too much. Sister Luo Chao is just dumbstruck. Even if you don't treat her, she will calm down after some time naturally. The situation you worry about will not happen. You must have made the wrong diagnosis because you were too worried).

Luo Chao clasped her hands together as she squirmed in her seat. Then, she raised her head and looked at Li Shiyu carefully. She was struggling to decide if she should tell him what she saw.

"Is it about the hormone suppressors?" Li Shiyu noticed the hesitation and dilemma on her face. He couldn't help but think whether it was because he had refused to give her the hormone suppressor so she met some problems that she was too embarrassed to speak about.

After all, in Li Shiyu's mind, that was the only thing that Luo Chao would have a hard time speaking about.

"Erm, it is and it isn't…" Luo Chao thought of something when she heard Li Shiyu's reply. She didn't deny it. Luo Chao knew how important the hormone suppressor was to Boss so if Li Shiyu was willing to do something about it, she would definitely grab this opportunity.

"Besides this, what's the other problem?" Li Shiyu detected that Luo Chao had something else to say.

"Yesterday night, Regiment Commander Li stayed at Boss's place." Luo Chao thought for a moment and still decided to tell Li Shiyu about this.

If this was true, she wouldn't be able to hide it from anyone. Luo Chao's relationship with Li Shiyu was always very good so she wanted to give him a reminder in case he lost his composure like her because of his astonishment.

"Oh," Li Shiyu answered calmly. He didn't find it shocking.

"Oh?" Luo Chao got agitated when Li Shiyu appeared so calm. She wanted to shake Li Shiyu awake. "Brother Shiyu, why are you so calm? Boss is sleeping with Regiment Commander Li on the same bed. On the same bed!"

"So what?" Li Shiyu replied calmly.

He even saw his elder brother lying in Boss's arms. What was so surprising about them sleeping together? Also, there was nothing wrong with two men sleeping together, right? Although Boss rarely slept with other people, it was just rare. His elder brother was an exception.

"Boss is…" Luo Chao almost revealed the truth. Fortunately, she realised her mistake in time and changed her sentence, "Boss never slept with anyone. Isn't it weird that Regiment Commander Li is sleeping with Boss now?"

"Not really. I saw them sleeping together before." Li Shiyu decided to explain himself when he saw how agitated Luo Chao was.

"What? Luo Chao was flabbergasted. "When was that?"

Li Shiyu recalled, "Should be three years ago…"

It had already been so long! Luo Chao didn't expect that Li Lanfeng and Ling Lan's secret relationship had started three years ago. She only knew about it now! Did Boss hide her relationship too well or were they too careless?

Li Shiyu frowned when he saw Luo Chao's look of disbelief. He asked, "Why are you so shocked? They're just sleeping together, right? Isn't that very normal?"

Luo Chao forcefully suppressed her astonishment, Li Shiyu's words made her remember that everyone thought Boss was a man. Hence, they felt that it was alright for two men to sleep together. However, she knew that Boss was a woman. If a woman slept with a man on the same bed, and she did it more than once, it was definitely abnormal.

"Have you realised that Regiment Commander Li has a different feeling towards Boss?" Luo Chao thought that this must have happened because Li Lanfeng shamelessly decided to act. If not, based on Boss's calm and indifferent personality, she would never do something like this.

"Different feeling?" Li Shiyu was confused at the start but the next second, she understood what Luo Chao was saying. He exclaimed, "How is that possible?"

How could his immortal-like cousin brother have evil intentions towards Boss? Li Shiyu couldn't accept what Luo Chao was saying.

"Why not? They're sleeping together," Luo Chao said firmly.

She understood Boss's character. If they didn't have such a relationship, she would never allow Li Lanfeng to climb on her bed.

"Wait, I need to calm down." Li Shiyu signaled Luo Chao to stop talking to let him calm his emotions first.

"Okay." Li Shiyu's haggard performance was just like how she reacted when she found out about the truth. Luo Chao knew what he was going through so she sat at the side and waited for Li Shiyu to recover.

Li Shiyu turned around and went to the shelf behind him to make himself a cup of calming tea. He gulped it furiously. He felt that he wasn't able to calm down with his own ability due to the severity of what Luo Chao was saying. He needed the help of external medication.

Still, it took him some effort to calm down. Li Shiyu went back to the living room and sat opposite of Luo Chao. He said seriously, "Okay, now, you can tell me everything you know."

Luo Chao didn't hide anything.

"You think that Regiment Commander Li has that kind of feeling towards Boss?" Li Shiyu still couldn't accept this.

Luo Chao nodded resolutely. "I'm very sure. Also, Boss admitted it."

"Boss, admitted it?" Li Shiyu felt as though he was struck by lightning again. This sentence was even more impactful than everything Luo Chao had said so far. It was enough to kill someone in a split second.

"Yes. But Regiment Commander Li was the one who took the initiative." Luo Chao directly pushed the blame to Li Lanfeng.

"My… brother… initiative…" Li Shiyu's voice was so soft Luo Chao almost couldn't hear him. He didn't expect the cousin he respected so much to become someone that might be denounced by others.

1411 Stupid Little Girl

Li Shiyu felt his world was being overturned. His emotions were in a mess. He looked up at Luo Chao to see a tinge of worry on her face. However, there were no signs of anger. He felt weird so he asked, "You, don't hate Regiment Commander Li?"

His brother was the third party between the relationship of Luo Chao and Boss. Shouldn't Luo Chao be angry and furious at his intrusion?

"Huh?" Luo Chao was puzzled by Li Shiyu's question.

"You're Boss's fiancée. Why aren't you angry at all?" Li Shiyu couldn't understand what Luo Chao was thinking.

"Ah…" Luo Chao finally understood why he was confused by her mild reaction. Right, she was the rightful fiancée of Boss. Why was she getting stepped on by Regiment Commander Li?

She pondered for some time. She had never thought about this so when Regiment Commander Li's affair came out, she was stunned.

But, she couldn't tell Li Shiyu the truth so she replied, "Actually if Boss likes him, I can accept it. It's just that the news came so abruptly that I can't control my emotions."

"You're… really a stupid little girl." Li Shiyu felt deeply saddened when he saw Luo Chao taking a backseat in her relationship. In the past, he thought Boss was someone who would take care of his younger sister's future but now, it didn't seem to be the case.

"Why don't you ask Regiment Commander Li about it? If they're really together, I'll learn to accept it," Luo Chao bit her lips as she asked. She felt a little unwilling, but if her goddess chose Regiment Commander Li, she had to force herself to change her attitude towards the matter. She felt that she could do it.

"Really!" Li Shiyu touched Luo Chao's hair lovingly. She was too kind.

If his elder brother was really in a relationship with Boss… Shiyu couldn't help but shudder at the thought.

Luo Chao was definitely not his elder brother's match. She might not even know how she died.

After all these years, Li Shiyu had gained some understanding of his elder brother's real personality. His elder brother was someone who wouldn't allow any obstacles in his path. If what Luo Chao said was true, Luo Chao and Han Xuya would become the obstacles that his elder brother wouldn't allow to exist.

Two days passed by quickly. The battle at the frontline became even more heated. Reports came flying in every few hours. These reports might be about their own team or their opponent's team. There were reports about the other armies too. The entire rainbow palace was running on full gear because of the battle.

Logistics was very important during a prolonged battle. Fortunately, the previous Lord Gen had an abundance of supplies, and with Ling Lan getting a continuous supply of resources from Lingtian and the Chaotic Lands, her army had a smooth journey during the battle.

Victory reports kept coming from the frontline so everyone in the rainbow palace were all in a good mood. They seemed exceptionally light-hearted when they did their work.

But, someone wasn't happy. As time went by, his emotions got heavier. He would occasionally be in a trance and sigh.

Soon, Ling Lan heard about his abnormal state.

"Oh? Are you saying that Li Shiyu's emotions have been weird lately?" Ling Lan closed the file in her hand when she heard this. She was a little confused. She looked at Han Xuya intently.

"Yes." Han Xuya was in charge of organising the medical supplies so she met Li Shiyu very often. She was quite a perceptive person so after a few interactions, she noticed something wrong with him.

"Luo Chao seemed strange too. But, no matter how much I pestered her, she just brushed it off by saying she is fine." Han Xuya changed the topic and talked about Luo Chao. She seemed confused. The people around her had been acting weirdly in these past few days.

Li Lanfeng, who was arranging piles of documents at the side, let out a slight smirk when he heard this. He seemed to think that what Han Xuya said was interesting.

Yes, Regiment Commander Li too. Han Xuya saw Li Lanfeng from the corner of her eyes. She felt that Regiment Commander Li's gaze was chilling when he looked at her.

Luo Chao? Did she really have a misunderstanding? Should she look for Luo Chao to have a chat and tell her that there was nothing going on between Li Lanfeng and her?

Ling Lan felt her head hurting. This was the trouble created by Li Lanfeng. Thinking about this, she turned and glanced coldly at Li Lanfeng who was snickering secretly at the side.

Li Lanfeng felt Ling Lan's gaze. He shrugged innocently and expressed that he didn't know anything.

Ling Lan was thinking if she should punish Li Lanfeng with a month of training. However, this fellow was in charge of her three meals. If he really collapsed from the punishment… she wouldn't have any food to eat.

F**k, the result of punishing him was that she would go hungry? Ling Lan felt speechless. She realized she had no choice, but to forgive him.

Still, she felt that she needed to meet Luo Chao to explain to her. As for Li Shiyu, Li Lanfeng was his brother, right? Let Li Lanfeng solve his younger brother's problem.

"Lanfeng, go find Shiyu and show him some concern. Tell me what's the matter with him." Ling Lan decisively threw this responsibility to Li Lanfeng.

"Yes, my Lord Gen," Li Lanfeng smiled as he replied. There was happiness in his voice. He seemed to be teasing Ling Lan too.

The moment he finished speaking, he disappeared on the spot. He went to look for Li Shiyu.

Only Ling Lan and Han Xuya were left in the meeting room. Han Xuya didn't have to worry anymore so she crossed her arms and said with contempt, "Boss, don't you think that Regiment Commander Li's tone is unbearable?"

Ling Lan replied calmly, "Isn't it very normal?" That's because you haven't seen how shameless he was when he laid on her bed. Once you see that, everything else is normal.

Normal? Han Xuya started wondering if she was thinking too much. She always believed that Boss was right.

"Yes, it's very normal, Maybe I got affected by Brother Shiyu and Luo Chao. Because of them, everything felt weird lately." Han Xuya gave herself the perfect excuse.

Ling Lan didn't know what to say when she looked at Han Xuya. Sister, I was just saying nonsense.

In the medical department, Li Shiyu, who was keeping records on the stock of medical agents, couldn't help but let out a sigh as he looked at his agents.

How was he supposed to look for his elder brother to talk about this? Luo Chao asked him to question his elder brother but he didn't know where to start. If everything was just Luo Chao's misunderstanding, would he hurt his brother if he asked him directly?

In these past two days, after calming down and recalling what Luo Chao said, he felt that her evidence wasn't solid enough, so there was a high likelihood of it being a misunderstanding.

Of course, this was because Li Shiyu couldn't believe that his immortal-like elder brother would degrade into such a character unless he really loved Boss. But, in all these years, he never noticed his elder brother showing that kind of feeling towards Boss. Did his elder brother hide his emotions too well or did Luo Chao overanalyze?

Thinking about this, Li Shiyu couldn't help but sigh again.

"I stood here for five minutes and you have sighed three times. Shiyu, what is on your mind?" A gentle voice entered his ears. Li Shiyu raised his head abruptly to see his elder brother standing in front of his desk looking at him with a frown with a gaze filled with worry.

1412 Truth?

Li Shiyu was pleasantly surprised. "Brother, why are you here?"

"Can't I come to see you when I'm free?" Li Lanfeng raised his eyebrows.

"You're usually busy. If there's no business, you won't come and look for me." Li Shiyu directly exposed his elder brother's lies.

Li Lanfeng rubbed his forehead awkwardly. It looked like having a younger brother who knew him too well wasn't a good thing. He couldn't put on the nice guy facade he was so used to.

"Xuya said that you have been acting weird lately. She's a little worried so she told Boss, and Boss asked me to talk to you." Since he was exposed, Li Lanfeng didn't pretend anymore. He immediately told Li Shiyu his intention for coming.

Li Shiyu looked at Li Lanfeng with an aggrieved expression. Wasn't his gloomy mood caused by the person in front of him? Now, the guilty person came to question him with an innocent face. Li Shiyu could feel a mouthful of blood getting stuck at the back of his throat.

Li Lanfeng was a perceptive person, so he immediately understood what Li Shiyu meant just by looking at him. He pointed at himself and asked, "Because of me?"

Li Shiyu replied to Li Lanfeng with an 'it's good that you know' look.

"My body condition has been very good recently. I didn't cause any trouble recently too." Li Lanfeng immediately denied any responsibility for Li Shiyu's down mood by showing the facts to prove that he didn't do anything to make his younger brother unhappy.

"You didn't cause any trouble?" Li Shiyu squeezed the words out from between his teeth.

Li Lanfeng's expression was very innocent, he really made it seem as if Li Shiyu was in the wrong instead. With the help of his beautiful and ethereal face, Li Shiyu, for a moment, really thought that he was in the wrong. Did he misunderstand his elder brother?

Huh? When did his brother take off his mask? Li Shiyu immediately saw the mask in Li Lanfeng's right hand…

F**k. Can his brother be more shameless than this? Is he trying to use his beauty to escape the questioning?

Li Shiyu had seen this face many times so he was slightly immune to it. He got enchanted for a moment but he soon managed to barely regain his composure. "Brother, don't try to be evasive."

Li Lanfeng saw that he couldn't escape this time so he asked helplessly, "Fine, what do you want to say? Since you think that I'm guilty, you should at least give me the reason why."

Li Shiyu contemplated for a while before asking carefully, "Erm, Luo Chao said that she saw you sleeping over at Boss's bedroom two days ago. What happened?"

Li Lanfeng snickered a little when he heard this. He said calmly, "What else can happen? I discussed some matters with Boss until late at night so I ended up sleeping there."

"There are many bedrooms at Boss's place. Sleeping on the same bed… Boss never allowed that before." Li Shiyu was too shy to speak directly.

"That doesn't mean that it will never happen." Li Lanfeng smiled ambiguously. "Why are you saying all that? Do you think it's not right?"

"Boss, Boss, knows your appearance… Brother, if you do this, won't people misunderstand?" Li Shiyu's face turned red but he still expressed his worry.

"What kind of misunderstanding can they have?" Li Lanfeng raised his eyebrows slightly. His faint smile disappeared and his gaze turned cold.

The change in his expression caused Li Shiyu to feel that his elder brother had suddenly become very distant. It gave him the illusion that he would lose his elder brother at any moment. Li Shiyu was frightened. He shook his head hurriedly and said, "Nothing, nothing. I'm just worried that you'll be harmed by rumours."

"Rumours? Why didn't I hear about it? What kind of rumours?" Li Lanfeng asked nonchalantly.

"Actually, it's nothing. Maybe I had a misunderstanding too." Li Shiyu didn't dare to look at Li Lanfeng's eyes. At that moment, he felt that he must have misunderstood his elder brother and that Luo Chao probably misunderstood what Boss said.

"What kind of misunderstanding are you talking about?" Li Lanfeng continued pressing for an answer. "If you don't say it, how can I relieve you from your doubts? With our relationship, there's no need to hide anything between us. It's better to be frank. Misunderstandings only happen because people aren't frank enough. If it is not resolved, the misunderstanding will fester and in the end, become a huge and destructive problem. We are both mature people. It's better if we solve it now."

Li Lanfeng's words lessened Li Shiyu's guilt a little. He felt that his brother was extremely right. Although he believed his elder brother, he also needed to convince Luo Chao with facts. He didn't want Luo Chao to continue on with the misunderstanding and get constantly hurt by it.

"Luo Chao thought that you and Boss are in that kind of relationship." Li Shiyu finally said it.

Li Lanfeng's fingers, which were holding his mask, tightened a little. His expression was dark. But, he asked in a slow tone,"You, do you believe it?"

Li Shiyu shook his head hurriedly. "I don't believe it."

"Why?" Li Lanfeng sighed.

"Because, brother, you're not that kind of person. Even if he's Boss, you won't…" Li Shiyu was a little anxious. He got convinced in the past so now, he wanted to make up for it by showing Li Lanfeng how much he trusted him.

Slap! Li Shiyu felt a slight pain on his forehead. Li Lanfeng flicked his forehead and laughed softly. "You're really my stupid younger brother…"

Li Shiyu held his forehead in shock. He didn't know why Li Lanfeng said that.

"You will always push aside anything that you deem unpleasant, and indulge yourself with a pleasant illusion of reality. But, reality is cruel," Li Lanfeng said indifferently, "How fortunate is the calculative and sordid Li family to have such a naive person like you…"

Li Shiyu's confused eyes slowly dilated as Li Lanfeng started speaking. In the end, his eyes were filled with alarm and shock.

Luo Chao was speaking the truth!

"Are you shocked?" Li Lanfeng smiled coldly. "Shocked that your pure, clean, and strong image of your brother is this kind of character?"

"Brother, what are you saying? Are you in your right mind?" Li Shiyu shouted agitatedly. He had already regained his senses.

"Why are you so agitated?" Li Lanfeng gave a mocking smile. He took a long step and came right in front of Li Shiyu. "Actually, you only cared about your Little Sister Luo Chao. You're just hurt that a third party like me appeared before she married Boss. Oh, actually, I'm the fourth party. There's Han Xuya after all."

"You, what are you saying?" Li Lanfeng's words caused Li Shiyu to stammer instantly. He looked completely nonplussed.

"Isn't that true? Whenever Luo Chao is around, your gaze will unconsciously move to where she is. When she needs your help, you always help her wholeheartedly." Li Lanfeng laughed softly when he said this. "You even feel resentful towards Boss because of Luo Chao. Although you tried to hide it, my dumb younger brother, I understand you too well. One look and I know what you're thinking…"

"No, I don't!" Li Shiyu denied it agitatedly. He would never have any evil thoughts towards his Little Sister Luo Chao.

"You love her but you don't know it… how sad." Li Lanfeng sneered and shook his head.

"No, Little Sister Luo Chao is my family. I treat her like my little sister," Li Shiyu repeated the words over and over again. He seemed to be convincing Li Lanfeng and convincing himself too.

"Really? In that case, I will not need to worry when dealing with Luo Chao," Li Lanfeng said calmly.

1413 Forced?

"Brother, what do you mean?" Li Shiyu was extremely sensitive when it came to Luo Chao. Hence, when he heard what his brother said, he could feel a sinking feeling in his stomach.

"The Li family never shares." Li Lanfeng gave Li Shiyu a knowing smile as he glanced at Li Shiyu.

Li Shiyu's expression changed entirely. "You plan to get rid of Luo Chao?"

"If you admit your real feelings, I might show some mercy." Li Lanfeng smiled. "Of course, if you don't care, I won't bother."

"Brother, you can't do this. Luo Chao and Han Xuya are our sisters. They're Boss's fiancées. If you do this, you will anger Boss." Li Shiyu grabbed Li Lanfeng's hands and begged him earnestly.

Li Lanfeng struggled his hands out of Li Shiyu's tight grip and patted Li Shiyu's head. There was a faint smile on the corner of his lips, and the smile got bigger slowly. In the end, the smile bloomed on his elegant and beautiful face. The entire room turned bright because of his smile.

The smile that could overthrow a country! The smile that could enchant the entire world!

Li Shiyu had some resistance against the smile, but even he couldn't help but enter into a trance. However, he regained his senses very quickly. It wasn't because he was strong-willed. Instead, it was because there was no warmth in Li Lanfeng's eyes at all. There was only coldness. The coldness froze Li Shiyu awake.

Li Shiyu couldn't help but shiver furiously in place. He didn't know if he was trembling due to Li Lanfeng or was he worried about the clueless Luo Chao and Han Xuya.

"Shiyu, based on my relationship with Boss, do you think he'll get angry?" Li Lanfeng smiled and said.

"But, but, but on the surface, Luo Chao and Han Xuya are Boss's fiancées…" Li Shiyu could only grab onto this life-saving straw. He kept emphasising Luo Chao and Han Xuya's identity.

"Look, you also know that it's just on the surface…" Li Lanfeng patted Li Shiyu's face lightly. He spoke in a mocking tone, "But, my relationship with Boss is a fact."

Li Shiyu's face turned pale. He opened his mouth but couldn't refute.

"You are worried about you Little Sister Luo Chao, right?" Li Lanfeng scoffed. He slowly leaned towards Li Shiyu's ears and whispered, "You will have time to worry about her in the future."

Then, Li Lanfeng wanted to turn around and leave. However, he realised that Li Shiyu was holding onto his sleeve firmly. Li Shiyu's face was filled with humiliation and fear but when he grabbed Li Lanfeng's sleeve, he held onto them firmly and tightly.

Li Lanfeng turned around to look at Li Shiyu. "Why? Do you have anything else to say?"

"Brother!" Li Shiyu shouted in anguish. "Please let Luo Chao and Xuya go!"

"Who do you want me to show mercy to?" Li Lanfeng raised his eyebrows and gave a faint smile. "Is it Luo Chao or Xuya?"

"They're both my younger sisters…" Li Shiyu pleaded. However, his voice sounded so weak.

"To me, they're not. They're my rivals. They're my enemies." Li Lanfeng was an extremely selfish person. The only person he cared about was Ling Lan. Maybe he had some brotherly feelings towards Li Shiyu too, and that was only because Li Shiyu treated him wholeheartedly and was loyal to him. That was why he was a little more lenient towards him. But, that was the most he could do.

Li Lanfeng was fully aware that Ling Lan was the most important person to him. He would never give him up, even if he had to sacrifice himself.

To Li Lanfeng, Ling Lan meant the world to him, and if it meant he would have to give up on his lovely younger brother, as well as his best buddy Zhao Jun who went through thick and thin with him, he would do it in a heartbeat. With him being so cold-blooded, why does he need to concede to Han Xuya and Luo Chao who were a lot more distant to him. In his eyes, they were obstacles he would get rid of eventually.

Moreover, since he had already tasted success, how could he let the two eyesores hurt him any longer? Li Lanfeng had turned crazy because of his possessiveness. He would think of all kinds of ways to clear the obstacles in his path. As for whether Luo Chao and Han Xuya would get hurt, why would he care?

"Brother!" Li Shiyu shouted in agony.

"You can let go of me." Li Lanfeng raised his free left hand to signal Li Shiyu to release him.

"Brother, let them go. I beg you." Li Shiyu was too aware of his elder brother's cruel methods. In the entire Lingtian, no one dared to offend his brother. The most frightening thing was, those people that got schemed by his brother didn't even know who calculated against them. They blindly came to find his brother like an idiot to ask him to help them, only to be fooled again.

Li Shiyu suddenly remembered that when his elder brother showed him his calculative side, he never hid from him. He seemed to be purposely reminding him what kind of person he was. Hence, the image of a powerful and scary elder brother was ingrained in the depth of Li Shiyu's heart. That image breeded terror in his heart when he knew his brother was going after Luo Chao and Han Xuya.

"You never actually thought of me as your younger brother," Li Shiyu said miserably. The elder brother he was willing to sacrifice his dream of being a mecha operator for, the elder brother that was his whole motivation for becoming a military doctor, the elder brother that he treated wholeheartedly, the elder brother who he visited everyday with care and concern, had never treated him sincerely before. The sacrifices he made ever since he was young had become a joke.

"You're still so stupid now. I don't know what to say to you, my younger brother." Li Lanfeng smiled mysteriously. "If I didn't realise that you have feelings towards Luo Chao, I won't have done this."

Li Lanfeng reached his left hand and tapped Li Shiyu's forehead. "I'm trying my best to tolerate your stupidity because I treat you as my younger brother. If not, do you think you can live so comfortably? Look at that stupid Li Yingjie."

"So, you are saying I should thank you? After all I have done for you?." Li Shiyu's expression was agitated.

"If you don't want to view me as your brother anymore, I don't mind. There are no family affections in the Li family anyway, especially for me. I was groomed to be the first inheritor of the Li family so familial relationships are just a joke to me." Li Lanfeng's expression was indifferent. However, Li Shiyu still detected the hint of self-contempt and disdain that flashed passed his eyes.

Li Shiyu's heart trembled. He was a smart person. If not, he wouldn't be able to become one of the best military doctors after he changed his career path. He thought of the person whom the Li family pushed out to flirt with men, the social butterfly Li Yinfei.

Mind you, Li Yinfei's face belonged to his elder brother. How disgusting must the Li family be to make this decision of turning his elder brother's face into one of a performer without his consent? When they allowed people to make fun of and to look down on Li Yinfei, they were looking down on his elder brother too.

Did his elder brother choose this path because he was forced by the Li family?

How stupid was he to think that the Li family would let go of his elder brother so kindly, especially when his elder brother had this beautiful face which could destroy a country?

1414 He"s Very Good!

Li Shiyu started wondering about the inner workings of his family. His entire body started trembling violently. His elder brother's words echoed beside his ears. "I'm trying my best to tolerate your stupidity because I treat you as my younger brother. If not, do you think you can live so comfortably? Look at that stupid Li Yingjie."

Was he able to live so comfortably and choose the career he wanted because his elder brother had formed a pact with the Li family?

For instance, when the time arrived, he would become the beauty that climbed onto powerful figure's beds?

Li Shiyu clutched his brother's sleeve even tighter. He said with anguish, "Brother, am I able to leave the Li family because you made some promises with grandfather?"

Li Lanfeng was stunned. He turned his head and replied quickly, "I didn't."

"Brother, you're lying." Li Shiyu said with sorrow and anger. "Why can't you tell me the truth? Is it because I'm not strong enough?"

Li Lanfeng turned and looked at Li Shiyu. His gaze was flickering and he revealed a hint of helplessness in his expression. "Why do I have to mention what happened in the past? I'm fine as long as you're doing well."

So it is true!

Li Shiyu was enlightened. His freedom was built on his elder brother's sacrifice. If it wasn't for the Li family, why would his elder brother be willing to play such a character? He was already Boss's most trusted aide and one of the best strategists in the Federation. Once he returned to the Federation, he would be able to rise to a high position that had actual power with his own capabilities. If the Li family just helped him a little, being an adjunct in an independent army was an easy task. Even if he entered the 4th Division, he would be able to command an army.

However, from the looks of it now, the Li family wasn't satisfied with what they had. They wanted more. They wanted to control the entire 4th Division as quickly as possible.

The only way they could achieve this target was to work tightly with Boss. Based on what Boss was doing now, if he was given enough time, he would be able to rule over the Lawless Lands, and with the power of the Lawless Lands, when he returned to the Federation, he would definitely be able to rule over the nation.

At that time, the Li family, which had an intimate relationship with Boss, would be able to rise high in power within the Federation.

Li Shiyu didn't forget that besides the Lawless Lands, Boss controlled two huge divisions in the Federation. One was the 23rd Division of the Federation and the other was the only powerful mecha independent army, the Lingtian Independent Army.

Both of these armies were powerful enough to affect the decision of the military world in the Federation. In addition to his status as the king of the Lawless Lands, if Boss was willing to help, the Li family would be able to get the 4th Division they deeply yearned for.

But, how could the Li family be sure that Boss would definitely help them? With the help of his elder brother, of course. In order to please his beloved, Boss would help them.

Indeed, the Li family was playing a good game. But, how could they disregard his elder brother's dignity and ask him to do something so shameless? Even if they were able to get the 4th Division, he wouldn't be able to clear this stain in his life.

Li Shiyu felt his heart hurting for his elder brother. He understood why Li Lanfeng always said that the Li family was a selfish and calculative family. That was because his elder brother had grown up amidst all these schemes. His elder brother was even hurt by them, while he got protected very well because of the sacrifices his elder brother made. He was able to do what he liked without knowing all the plans happening behind his back.

The most frightening thing was, he almost hated his elder brother because of a misunderstanding. If he didn't realize this, he would be another person who hurt his elder brother.

He was really a stupid younger brother. How could he not notice the things his elder brother did for his sake behind his back?

Li Shiyu felt his heart throbbing in pain. He was so oblivious. He always thought that his grandfather really loved him and his elder brother.

"Brother, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Li Shiyu lowered his head and apologised to his elder brother repeatedly. This was the only way he could feel better.

"What are you sorry about? We just did what we both wanted. I don't owe you anything and you don't owe me either," Li Lanfeng said calmly.

"But…" Li Shiyu still wanted to say something. However, Li Lanfeng reacted faster than him and interrupted his speech, "I don't have any path of retreat anymore. But, you do."

"Huh?" Li Shiyu was confused. He didn't know what Li Lanfeng meant.

"Don't be deceived by your arrogance. I don't have much time left. Luo Chao and Han Xuya's ending depends on you." Li Lanfeng's expression was grave. He looked as if he couldn't bear to do it.

"Li family." Li Shiyu immediately understood. As Boss's journey in the Lawless Lands became smoother, the Li family would get more anxious. This explained why his elder brother was in such a hurry to act.

"Think about it carefully. I can only drag for three more days." Li Lanfeng gave Li Shiyu a deadline. He knew that it was hard for Li Shiyu to make up his mind within such a short period of time, especially when Li Shiyu still thought that his feelings for Luo Chao were still brotherly love.

"Okay." Li Shiyu nodded seriously. He slowly released his hands that were holding onto Li Lanfeng's sleeve tightly.

He had to think about this matter now. For the sake of his elder brother, Luo Chao, and Han Xuya, he must understand what his true feelings were. He didn't want any of these three people to get hurt.

Li Lanfeng patted his shoulder and wanted to leave.

Li Shiyu suddenly thought of something. He grabbed onto Li Lanfeng's sleeve once again.

"What do you want to say this time?" Li Lanfeng turned around with a helpless expression. However, there was a faint doting emotion on his face.

Li Shiyu lowered his head and struggled for a moment. Then, he raised his head and asked seriously, "Brother, are your feelings towards Boss real?"

He couldn't bear to see his elder brother getting hurt.

The corner of Li Lanfeng's lips lifted up slightly. There was warmth in his smile. This was the first time his elder brother gave a smile with some temperature in it. This smile might not be as enchanting as the ones before but it warmed up Li Shiyu's heart. His agitated heart started calming down gradually.

"He's good and I'm good too." Li Lanfeng smiled happily as he replied to Li Shiyu with this sentence. This short sentence represented his feelings, his boss's feelings, and their relationship.

"That's good. That's good…" Li Shiyu didn't know if he should be happy or sad. He just repeated his words continuously as he released his elder brother's sleeve. He watched as his elder brother's figure disappeared in front of him.

He stood blankly on the spot. After a long while, he gave a bitter smile. Even if they liked each other, the world discriminated against gays. Would their relationship have a happy ending? Li Shiyu wasn't sure. In the end, he could only sigh.

However, his worry for Li Lanfeng and Boss only lasted for a while. That was because he still had a messier relationship to clear up.

Were his feelings towards Luo Chao like what his brother said or did he really treat her as his younger sister? Li Shiyu didn't dare to think about this deeply in the past but now, reality forced him to think about it carefully…

Li Lanfeng appeared in front of Ling Lan���s door. His lips moved up slightly and he sneered.

As expected of his stupid younger brother!

1415 Who Does He Like?

Li Lanfeng quickly restrained his expression. The mocking smile changed into a warm and gentle smile. He walked into Ling Lan's room with an innocent and harmless aura.

Ling Lan was busy with her work. When she noticed the door opening, she stopped what she was doing and looked up. "Lanfeng, you're back."

'Yes," Li Lanfeng smiled as he replied. He walked to Ling Lan's desk and started arranging the files that were in a mess.

"How's the situation?" Ling Lan decided that she wouldn't do her work anymore. She leaned back against her chair and asked in a lazy tone.

"Nothing much." Li Lanfeng's hands paused slightly while he was tidying the files. He contemplated for two seconds before opening his mouth slowly, "Our youngster at home is all grown up now. He knows how to be lovesick now."

"Lovesick?" Ling Lan was dumbfounded. She never expected to hear this answer from Li Lanfeng.

The Li Shiyu who put all his attention in inventing and testing new medication actually liked someone?

Ling Lan always thought that among her comrades in Lingtian, Li Shiyu would be the hardest person to get moved by someone. His entire mind was on his medical career… Plus, Li Shiyu treated this fox vixen in front of her as his idol. He treated his elder brother wholeheartedly.

Ling Lan sometimes felt that Li Lanfeng disappointed his younger brother. The amount Li Shiyu had put in for his elder brother and the affection he received weren't proportionate.

"Who does he like?" Ling Lan was a little curious.

She suddenly realized that her comrades around her had grown up unknowingly. All of them were starting to get lovesick.

Li Lanfeng was lovesick and so was his younger brother. She wondered if Qi Long and the rest of her comrades were having this feeling too.

Ling Lan touched her chin. She felt that she needed to think about her comrades' future carefully now.

Li Lanfeng glanced at Ling Lan and opened his mouth. He seemed to be having some difficulty with telling the truth. In the end, he didn't say anything. He just gave a long sigh.

It had something to do with her? Ling Lan immediately understood what Li Lanfeng's gaze meant.

There were only two ladies that had something to do with her. They were Luo Chao and Han Xuya…

Han Xuya was a straightforward and outright person. She liked Qi Long ever since she was young. Although Qi Long had rejected her and she had set her mind on becoming stronger with no intention of solving her marriage problem, Ling Lan still believed that she wouldn't like someone else any time soon.

Plus, the interaction between Li Shiyu and Han Xuya was more friendly than affectionate. Han Xuya wasn't as close to Li Shiyu as Luo Chao. Even if Ling Lan didn't take too much notice of them, she knew that Li Shiyu was extremely serious when he was teaching Luo Chao medical knowledge.

Luo Chao was a part-time student but in fact, her medical skills wasn't any weaker than those ordinary military doctors that graduated with a medical degree. She might even be more proficient than them. As someone who had a midlife career change, this proved how much effort Li Shiyu put in her.

After eliminating the impossible, the answer was obvious. Ling Lan raised her eyebrows in surprise and said, "Luo Chao?"

Li Lanfeng instantly gave a bitter smile when he heard this. "Nothing can be hidden from you. Don't be angry. I've already reprimanded him. He should be more clear-minded now." He sighed softly again.

"I'm not angry. I just didn't expect Shiyu to like Luo Chao." Ling Lan was unexpectedly calm. Li Lanfeng frowned secretly at her calmness. For a moment, he didn't understand what Ling Lan was thinking.

How could Li Lanfeng know that Ling Lan was actually a lady? The two fiancées she had were just younger sisters to her.

In Ling Lan's eyes, Luo Chao and Han Xuya were both outstanding and exceptional ladies. It was normal that someone liked them. If no one liked them, that would be weird. But, she just didn't expect Li Shiyu to be the one that liked Luo Chao.

"Shiyu has always been immersed in his research so he didn't have any chances of interacting with other ladies. As time went by, before he even realised it, he had already fallen for her." Li Lanfeng ignored his confusion for the time being. Everything must go according to his plan. He gave a helpless expression and looked at Ling Lan apologetically. "Shiyu has always been naive. Don't blame him. Also, this kind of thing…"

Li Lanfeng appeared to be in a dilemma. He said ambiguously, "Maybe Luo Chao gave some wrong signals to Shiyu so Shiyu misunderstood her."

Ling Lan frowned slightly when she heard this. "You're saying that Luo Chao…"

But Luo Chao never told her this. Ling Lan was puzzled.

"Maybe Shiyu was misled." Li Lanfeng changed his words. "However, we can't ignore this problem. I suggest that we must split them up appropriately to prevent a huge mistake."

A huge mistake? Ling Lan furrowed her brows again.

Li Lanfeng lowered his head and contemplated it for some time. Then, he raised his head and said apologetically, "We are having a huge battle now. After this, there will be even more battles. We don't have the time to be distracted. We should nip this problem from the bud as soon as possible. However, if we want to do that, Luo Chao will have to suffer a little."

"What do you mean?" Ling Lan raised her eyebrows.

"Three days later, the Jialan Ship will finish unloading all its goods. After that, it will be going back to the Federation to source for the next batch of resources. Luo Chao can go back with the Jialan Ship at that time." Li Lanfeng said calmly, "To prevent anything from happening, Han Xuya can accompany her too."

Li Lanfeng decisively brought Han Xuya into the mess.

Ling Lan narrowed her eyes. A cold aura exuded from her body and she glared at Li Lanfeng coldly.

Li Lanfeng squinted too. But, on the surface, he still appeared calm and composed. He looked as if he was just giving a normal suggestion with no selfish motives.

"Li Lanfeng, you're very selfish." So what if Li Lanfeng appeared calm? Just like how he understood Ling Lan, Ling Lan knew him very well too. One look and she knew what he had up his sleeves.

Li Lanfeng pretended that he didn't hear what she said. He continued looking at her indifferently.

"Li Shiyu is your brother so you want to protect him. I can understand that. However, Luo Chao and Han Xuya.. are my fiancées and younger sisters. I cared about them too." Ling Lan gave a cold smile.

Li Lanfeng's face twitched a little when he heard this. He gritted his teeth and forcefully suppressed this heart-throbbing pain.

"Now, you want to send my younger sisters away because of your little brother… Li Lanfeng, do you think I will agree? Especially when your younger brother is the one who made the mistake in the first place." Ling Lan stood up. Now, she was like the parents of the ladies, furiously beating up the force of presence of the male's family in an attempt to build a high status for her younger sisters.

This sudden movement caused Li Lanfeng to take a step back unconsciously.

"Shouldn't your younger brother be punished instead?" Ling Lan placed one hand on the table and leaned towards Li Lanfeng. She stared at him intently.

They were very close to each other. Ling Lan's calm breath blew up Li Lanfeng's hair. Because of her movement, Li Lanfeng was squeezed between Ling Lan and her desk. He had the illusion that he was being engulfed by Ling Lan's aura.

Li Lanfeng opened his mouth. He was still able to maintain the calmness on his face but his ears and the skin behind them had turned red.

1416 Rats From The Same Sewer?

"What should we do then? Shiyu can't leave. The resource we lack the most in the Lawless Lands is medication, and he is required to solve this problem." Li Lanfeng's heart pounded furiously for an instant. However, he quickly regained his composure. He then logically explained why he suggested keeping Shiyu back and sending Luo Chao away.

"If you think it's fine for them to be like that, you can keep them here. However, I still suggest making some arrangements to prevent any undesirable outcome from happening…" Li Lanfeng appeared to have understood Ling Lan's worries, so he altered his suggestion.

She stared into Li Lanfeng's dark eyes and said sternly, "I'll ask Luo Chao for her opinion first."

For this kind of matter, Ling Lan wouldn't just listen to one side of the story. Li Shiyu was important but to Ling Lan, Luo Chao was equally as important.

Li Lanfeng's gaze flickered. He pondered carefully before suggesting, "Shiyu is young and easily embarrassed. When I talked to him, it took me a lot of effort to dig that out from him. I even beat around the bush for quite a while. I think that Luo Chao is the same too. When you ask her about this, don't be too direct. Luo Chao might be too shy to say the truth or she might sprinkle in some lies that may affect your judgment."

"Really?" Ling Lan half-believed in his words. She never had any good lady friends in her past life. This lifetime, because of special circumstances, she didn't have such lady friends too. Luo Chao and Han Xuya knew that she was a woman but they still treated her like their brother. They cared about her, trusted her, and admired her. However, they would never spill their hearts out to her.

"You're her fiancé. How can she tell you these things?" Li Lanfeng reminded Ling Lan about her identity. He felt that it still wasn't right so he volunteered. "If you ask Luo Chao about this with your identity, she might think that you're going to punish her. Why not let me have a chat with Luo Chao?"

Li Lanfeng thought that Ling Lan would accept his suggestion but instead, she shook her head and said, "It's alright. I will take note of it. Let me deal with Luo Chao."

Ling Lan knew that Li Lanfeng suggested this out of goodwill. He didn't want her relationship with Luo Chao to become awkward. But, that was if she was a man. In reality, she was a woman, and Luo Chao knew this. Hence, if she went to talk to Luo Chao about it, Luo Chao wouldn't misunderstand her intention. She would also believe that Luo Chao would reply to her truthfully.

Ling Lan's reply was unexpected so Li Lanfeng's earnest expression froze for a moment. Fortunately, he was good at controlling his expression so he gave a smile soon after. "That's good. I hope that we can solve this perfectly. I really don't want my stupid little brother to get hurt. What a pity…"

Li Lanfeng let out a forlorn sigh when he said this.

Li Lanfeng was stingy with his emotions and liked to calculate everyone, but Li Shiyu was still his younger brother after all. How could he throw this kinship away so easily? Plus, Li Shiyu treated him sincerely for so long. Even a rock would turn warm from all these years of care and concern.

Initially, Ling Lan wanted to talk to Luo Chao after she finished settling the affairs at the frontline.

However, she didn't expect something huge to happen.

A four-way royale battle suddenly occurred on the frontline, and the Kamoda battlefield was uncontactable. When Ling Lan and Li Lanfeng heard about this, they threw these small matters at the back of their minds and focused on tackling this sudden war.

When they heard that the other three lords sent more troops into Kamoda, Ling Lan decided to send a new mecha clan into the area too.

Ling Lan suspected that this sudden battle royale and the fact that her men were uncontactable was a scheme plotted against her.

"You are going to Kamoda? No way." Li Lanfeng instantly rejected Ling Lan's decision when he heard it.

"It's too weird that they're uncontactable. I need to see what's happening personally. I suspect that this might be a trap," Ling Lan said calmly.

"That's a mecha battle. What can you do if you go there? Unless you have a god-class mecha, you won't change anything." Li Lanfeng had thought of this probability too, but so what? How could he let Ling Lan risk himself?

"Although it's not a god-class mecha, it's still an imperial mecha that has been modified by Chang Xinyuan, and that's enough for me," Ling Lan said. If it was in the central regions, there would be no chance for her to enter a battlefield secretly with her mecha, much less make a difference in the grand scheme of things. However, this was the Lawless Lands. There were many ace mechas here but very little imperial mechas. God-class mechas were even rarer. The modified imperial mecha Chang Xinyuan made for her wasn't the best in the Lawless Lands, but it was enough for her to be on top of the food chain here.

"Do you really think that there are no god-class mechas here?" Li Lanfeng smiled coldly. "Based on my analysis, there are at least two to three god-class mechas in the Lawless Lands."

"I know." Ling Lan didn't deny it. She felt the same way too.

"Why do you still want to go then? What if you meet a god-class mecha?" Li Lanfeng was furious. He felt that Ling Lan was taking an unnecessary risk. He was fooling around with his own life.

"They won't appear," Ling Lan replied indifferently, "Li Lanfeng, based on your intelligence, you should have come to this conclusion. Why aren't you trusting your judgment but instead, afraid of the illogical possibilities?"

Li Lanfeng opened his mouth to refute her point, but he couldn't come up with one . He was usually able to remain heartless and cold-blooded. As long as the possibility of success was more than half, he dared to put even his comrades in danger. But, he just couldn't bear letting Ling Lan be in any forms of danger. However, how could he tell him that? He knew that he would lose his mind when facing Ling Lan, including the calmness and viciousness a strategist should have.

"I'll go with you." Since he couldn't stop Ling Lan, he would go with him. Even if there was danger, he would protect Ling Lan.

"The rainbow palace needs you." Ling Lan would not allow Li Lanfeng to follow her. The battle royale at Kamoda was important but the rainbow palace was important too.

"It's alright to hand the rainbow palace over to Shiyu, Luo Chao, and Han Xuya for a few days." Luo Chao and Han Xuya managed to learn some management skills under Ling Lan's training. As for Li Shiyu… he dropped this subject halfway through, but still as the second-in-line inheritor of the Li family, he had been specially groomed before. He should know what he needed to know. Li Lanfeng knew that Li Shiyu was actually quite good at overall management. Well, at least compared to Li Yingjie, he was much better at it.

Li Lanfeng always suspected that all the scheming and calculative genes of the Li family had congregated in him during his generation. Maybe that was why his two younger brothers were so naive.

Fortunately, they still had their intelligence genes. If they focused on a certain direction, they were still able to become the cream of the crop of that path. This was the only feature that allowed Li Lanfeng to still believe that they were his younger brothers.

The firmness in Li Lanfeng's gaze and his unrelenting attitude gave Ling Lan no choice but to agree with him.

Ling Lan knew that once Li Lanfeng made a decision, he wouldn't change it.

Huh? Why was his bad habits so similar to hers? Was this what they meant by rats from the same sewer scurry together?

1417 Saw Through I

The Kamoda district was an expansive area, and every once in a while, flames of war would rage there. Other than the mecha clans that were working directly under the 13 Lords, commoners would try their best to stay away from the district.

However, that didn't mean Kamoda didn't have citizens living there. In reality, Kamoda had a large amount of common folk living and growing their population in this district. It was just they had learned to hide whenever a large-scale battle royale began, and they would also try their best to not get close to the dangerous parts of the district. Luckily, the battle royale usually didn't last for too long. As long as they endured until it ended, they would be able to return back to their homes and live their normal lives again.

However, not every person who lived in the Kamoda district had this mentality. Some bolder commoners were quite fearless when it came to matters of war. The only reason they were living in Kamoda was to reap any scraps of war.

The Lawless Lands had always been scarce on resources. If anyone was asked what was the most valuable scarps on the Lawless Lands, everyone would say with certainty that it was mechas and mecha parts, even second hand ones were quite pricey.

It was because of this fact that a new type of job quickly gained prominence in the Lawless Lands, mecha scavengers. Their grounds for scavenging were the large battlefields that frequent battles, and Kamoda was such an area.

The higher the risk, the higher the reward. In order to earn more money in the Lawless Lands and for their family members to live better lives, even if they fully knew doing this was like reaching their hands into the jaws of a tiger, these people were still willing to risk it every time.

A group of refurbished mechas were hidden in the bushes, carefully watching the area in front of them. In that flat plain in front of them was a brutal battlefield. The mechas from both sides were battling for their lives. There were already quite a few destroyed mechas on the ground…

That was all money!

The people in the hidden group of mechas couldn't help but look at the mechas like they were gold. They were now waiting for the last dregs of those mechas to finish fighting before they would sneak out and do their thing.

Finally, one side of mechas couldn't hold out against the relentless battering of their opponents, and they made an instant decision to stop fighting and escape. The victorious mecha army seemed to be in a killing craze as they actually continued to chase after them. Not long after, there were no longer any moving mechas in that area.

The youngest of the group hiding behind the bushes couldn't stay put any longer when he saw this scene. Right as he was about to stand up, he heard his leader's stern voice coming from their mecha commlink channel. "Don't move."

"Ah?" The young man was perplexed.

"Wait for a while and see if any of the mechas moves," reminded his leader.

In the area in front of them, the seemingly wrecked mechas might not be completely dead. The mecha operators working under the lords were all quite strong. They were the strongest within the Lawless Lands. As long as they hadn't died, they would still have plenty of battle strength. They were scavengers and not mercenaries. Everything must be done carefully to reduce the chance of them dying to the minimum.

The young man understood this point and stopped his mecha from moving to wait.

After another five minutes passed with no mecha moving, he finally heard their leader shout out in the commlink channel, "Move out."

Around 6 or 7 mechas got rid of their disguises as they quickly rushed towards the targets they had their eyes on.

The young man had his eyes on a mecha that was relatively intact. As long as he brought back the mecha, he wouldn't need to work one bit for three years. Of course, for safety purposes, they would first completely dismantle these mechas, change them into parts and sell the parts separately. That way wouldn't expose the fact that they had scavenged them from a battlefield.

Right as they were trying their best to take the mechas with them, they suddenly heard their leader nervously shout, "Quick, hide. Mechas are coming."

After hearing those words, they didn't think for a second as they instantly tossed aside the mechas and quickly rushed towards their original hiding spot. Only the young man was there shocked, standing motionlessly. The shout made him panic for a moment, but only made him hesitate for a short while. After seeing everyone else tossing aside the mechas, he also followed suit and ran back to their original hiding spot.

Right as he finished hiding himself, he saw three mechas appearing from the edge of the horizon.

"It's fine. It's only a small mecha formation." The leader breathed a sigh of relief in the channel. Even if they were discovered, they were still able to handle three mechas.

Becoming a mecha scavenger wasn't something anyone could do just because they wanted to do it. The requirements for such a profession were high to work in this field. A person must at least be a mecha operator. Otherwise, no one would team up with them, leaving them to scavenge by themselves. Although working alone came with its perks like not splitting the profits, it still had a major problem, the problem of not having any channels to sell the goods. For a lone scavenger to sell their spoils, he would have to ask for help from a scavenger organization. However, the price they quote such lone scavengers were scarps compared to the actual value. With such exploitation running rampant, it wasn't worthwhile for a person to risk their lives and to work alone.

So, over time, no one worked alone anymore.

"Boss, there seems to have been a small mecha battle below. There's still fire and smoke coming from there. It probably ended not long ago." After acquiring the situation on ground, Luo Lang reported it to Ling Lan.

"Let's go down and take a look." While coming down here, Ling Lan hadn't met up with any mecha armies from any of the factions. She also hadn't seen any battlefields. And now, she finally saw one, she would most definitely go down there to carefully examine it. Perhaps she could acquire some useful information.

Three mechas slowly landed in the plains below them.

Luo Lang and Li Lanfeng each chose a destroyed mecha. They knelt down to carefully examine them while also not forgetting to take photos of them.

"If I'm not wrong, the mecha I'm looking at should be one that works under Lord Zhen." Li Lanfeng compared the color and shape of the mecha and the symbol on the chest and arms to the database and reached this conclusion.

On the other side, Luo Lang immediately reported, "The one beside me should be from Lord Demon's faction."

"It seems Lord Zhen and Lord Demon's mecha teams encountered each other and fought each other." Ling Lan looked around and saw around 17 or 18 dilapidated mechas on the ground. If it was actually a war with large numbers of mechas, the final number of mechas destroyed wouldn't be so low. The only possibilities were that this was a battle between two battle teams or more accurately two weak battle teams.

"It seems the large-scale battle royale is real." Luo Lang sighed.

"That may not be the case. It could also be just for show," Li Lanfeng didn't agree with him.

"A show? But so many people died," Luo Lang was confused.

"The person of power only looks at the big picture. Plus, if there are enough benefits for them, sacrificing some pawns are worth it," Li Lanfeng said calmly.

Luo Lang frowned slightly after hearing those words. He didn't like those types of plans. But, he decided to not argue with Li Lanfeng about that, so he piloted his mecha to look towards another direction. He then saw through his screen some ashes.

"Ah, there are ashes here. It was blown here," Luo Lang said joyfully. "It seems that there are still people alive who flew towards that direction." The direction Luo Lang pointed towards was indeed the direction the mechas escaped towards.

'Leave, leave…' The young man hiding in the bushes kept repeating those words in his head. He was frustrated because he didn't know why the three mechas were taking their sweet time. It was clear that there wasn't anyone alive in the wreckage.

At that moment, Ling Lan's gaze fixated on a destroyed mecha. No matter how she looked at it, the pose it had was odd.

Li Lanfeng saw the direction Ling Lan's mecha was looking. She was looking directly opposite of Luo Lang. He thought for a moment and then piloted his mecha, landing beside that mecha Ling Lan was looking at.

Li Lanfeng knelt down and looked carefully. He smirked slightly. "It seems there are traces here as well."

"You see it too?" Ling Lan said plainly.

"Yeah, the traces are quite obvious." Li Lanfeng made his mecha stand up.