"No, don’t you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

"What kind of discomfort?"

The old man replied with a blank expression.

"The drug has side effects, it can be quite painful."

Su Mo explained.

"Hmph, that bit of pain is nothing compared to my usual pain, not worth mentioning."

The old man said with a tone of disdain.

After hearing this, Su Mo’s expression became even more interesting. He quickly asked, "Even if it doesn’t hurt, why haven’t the negative energy patterns on your body changed? Is it ineffective?"

"Whether it’s effective or not, I know with just one drink. The medicine you brought is very good; otherwise, do you think I’d ask you for more?"

The old man replied hoarsely.

"But, the pollution on your body..."

Su Mo was even more shocked when the old man said this. Just how terrifying has the negative energy pollution on his body become?

"Don’t meddle in things that aren’t your concern. You better clean up your own mess. I’ll let you use Port 17 for now, I won’t let anyone near there."

The old man replied blandly.

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded quickly in agreement.

"Also, here’s a final piece of advice: Keep a low profile lately, especially in front of Icaroya."

The old man said thoughtfully.

"Alright, I’ll be careful."

Su Mo wasn’t quite sure why the old man had such misgivings about Icaroya, but he still took his advice.

The old man then coughed a few times, waved his hand to issue a dismissal to Su Mo.

"If there’s nothing else, just go. I’m closing the shop."

"Okay."

Su Mo didn’t linger and left immediately.

After Su Mo left the grocery store, the Creator Swallower said in a deep voice.

"I really didn’t expect you to be so thick-skinned, and so cunning as well, to take the opportunity to ask to become the old man’s apprentice."

"What are you saying? I’m sincerely looking to apprentice. Besides, the old man treats me well. If it were someone else, I couldn’t be bothered to ask."

Su Mo responded to the Creator Swallower.

The Creator Swallower didn’t say anything for a moment after hearing Su Mo’s words.

"Strange, you’re not going to retort a few sentences?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"Hmph, I’m full."

The Creator Swallower replied coldly.

At this moment, Su Mo’s bracelet began to vibrate. He raised it to take a look.

"Honorable Lord Su Mo, please attend the grand celebration at Divine Grace Square at eight o’clock in the morning in three days."

Su Mo stretched lazily, then said to the Creator Swallower.

"What a bother, having to attend a grand celebration."

"If you weren’t on the invite list, then you’d need to consider making a run for it."

The Creator Swallower replied bluntly.

Su Mo’s expression froze, and he didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Just then, there was a stir in the crowd, countless people stopped, excitedly shouting.

"Look up ahead!"

...

Su Mo was slightly stunned and then looked up towards the distant starry sky.

In the starry sky directly ahead of Star Ring City, Star Radiance Stones wrapped in special metal appeared, moving to their designated positions, then bursting out in brilliant light, connecting together to form a giant star gate.

In the center of the star gate, space continuously rippled with white waves, as Star Ring City spectacularly opened a long-distance star gate.

Watching this magnificent scene, countless people cheered in excitement.

"Long live Icaroya City Lord!"

...

With the opening of the star gate, VI-type Biological Mecha Giant God Soldier, Dark Night Blade, and Pale Blade charged out first.

Then, a series of Future Messengers followed dominantly.

"It’s the Royal Order, Lord Crok, Kuris, Lord Herbert, Lord Xia Weiya and the others!"

"They have returned victorious."

"Warm welcome!"

...

The many citizens on Star Ring City waved excitedly.

"Oh, I’m really envious. I heard that Lords Crok, Herbert, and Kuris successfully destroyed the Eternal Sleep Clan’s stronghold, securing the victory of this battle. How great must that achievement be?"

"Incalculable, enviable indeed."

...

Su Mo was also shocked to hear the discussion next to him.

It turns out Crok and the others went to take out the Eternal Sleep Clan’s stronghold; no wonder they weren’t seen when Radiant City was attacked.

Icaroya really had this move planned deeply.

Just then, on the street, Galmotos Empire people were excitedly shouting.

"Sith!"

"It’s Prince Sith!"

"Prince Sith has returned."

...

Su Mo came back to his senses and looked towards the distant starry sky, only to see Sith piloting the V-generation Biological Mecha Black Skeleton, leading the Star Destroyer Fierce Teeth through the star gate, flying at the forefront, full of spirit and in the spotlight.

"That Sith seems to be doing quite well."

At this time, a passerby, curious about the many calls, said.

"You haven’t been on the forum much recently, have you? That Sith performed exceptionally on the battlefield. I heard that throughout the entire campaign, he forcefully slaughtered 2 V-type Heroic Level Spirit Touchers, 3 Lord Level ones, and 5 General Level ones, with remarkable military accomplishments!"

"Really? That amazing!"

"Isn’t that obvious? I heard he’s been promoted. I’m telling you, everyone coming out from the star gate is heading to the celebration to receive honors."

"It’s strange, why don’t I see our Federation hero Lord Su Mo?"

"You mean Royal Order of Twelve Knights, Lord Su Mo? There doesn’t seem to be much information about him on the forum, but I think I saw a post before that said he also made some contributions."

"Big ones?"

"Not clear, probably not very ideal because I heard he didn’t participate in the main battlefield combat."

"Oh, that’s too bad."

"Indeed, quite a pity. If he had participated in the main battlefield combat, even just holding back an Eternal Sleep Clan Vice Clan Leader, that would be a remarkable contribution too."

...

Su Mo listened to the discussion around him and started talking to the Creator Swallower.

"I didn’t expect Sith and the others to grow so quickly."

"In this era, everyone is desperately trying to grow. If you stand still, others will soon leave you far behind."

"Makes sense, it seems we also have to work harder."

"Are you bragging? You benefited the most from this battle."

"Haha, not at all. Let’s go see if Sun Duoxiang has come back taking this opportunity."

Su Mo, in high spirits, walked forward.

...

Before long, Su Mo appeared at Port 78.

The Star Destroyer Phantom Flower was docked here, with countless waiting Federation citizens already gathered.

Su Mo put on a baseball cap and mixed into the crowd, messaging Sun Duoxiang.

Just on the way, he had already confirmed that Sun Duoxiang was on the Star Destroyer Phantom Flower.

Soon, the gangway of the Phantom Flower opened.

Spade led a group of NCOs down, and the waiting crowds around quickly surged forward.

Initially, the soldiers at the side wanted to maintain order.

But Spade waved his hand decisively, saying in a deep voice.

"No need to restrain them, everyone could barely return alive, go reunite with their families."

For a moment, the eyes of the NCOs and soldiers present reddened, and they rushed towards their own families.

They hugged each other tightly, telling their joyful tales with tears of joy.

Su Mo stood quietly watching this heartwarming scene, feeling somewhat moved as well.

At this moment, Sun Duoxiang squeezed out from the crowd, his eyes sharp, spotting Su Mo immediately, waving excitedly and shouting.

"Boss!"