I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield-Chapter 596 - 465: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand (2)

Chapter 596: Chapter 465: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand (2)

Qin Tian felt slightly surprised and immediately spoke to retain them: "You all have come a long way, why not stay for a meal and let me fulfill the duties of a host?"

Zhuge Xin smiled and shook his head: "Thank you for your kind offer, General Qin, but the Parliament is still awaiting our results, it’s really inconvenient to stay longer." The Military Department investigation team leader, Zhan Jifeng, also echoed: "We too need to report our findings promptly, so we won’t disturb you further."

"Alright then, if that’s the case, I won’t insist."

Seeing that, Qin Tian did not attempt to persuade further, he shook hands with each member of the two teams, and then watched them head towards the spaceship,

"Safe travels to you all, Ice Extreme Pass will always welcome you."

"Certainly." Zhuge Xin turned and waved, smiling warmly, "I believe, under General Qin’s leadership, Ice Extreme Pass will soon become the most dazzling gem on Mingwang Planet."

"Thank you for your kind words."

Qin Tian smiled in response, watching as the Military Department’s spaceship slowly lifted into the sky, disappearing into the horizon.

"Boss, did they just leave like that?" Li Qi moved beside Qin Tian, lowered his voice and asked, sounding somewhat surprised.

Qin Tian gently nodded too, feeling that the departure of the two investigation teams was somewhat abrupt.

He had been contemplating finding an opportunity to "express" something, even decided on what gift to present, but unexpectedly, they departed without even staying for a meal, directly heading back to the Royal star, thwarting his plans.

"Never mind, let’s leave them be for now." Qin Tian shook his head, redirecting his focus to the current matters, "With the investigation teams gone, you and Old Ghost should also prepare to set out."

"Yes!" Li Qi responded, turned to pack his luggage.

He and Old Ghost didn’t have much stuff, quickly packing everything and stuffing it into the Space Ring given by Qin Tian.

Nowadays under Qin Tian’s leadership, Space Equipment was no longer scarce — each core cadre had a large-capacity Space Ring, and members of The Shadow Division along with some elite Barbarian Warriors were equipped too.

The reason not all Barbarian Warriors were issued with it is due to most of them having rough control over their Spiritual Power, some couldn’t even manage the basic maneuvering of Spiritual Power, even with a Space Ring, they couldn’t use it.

Watching Li Qi and Old Ghost board the spaceship and leave, Qin Tian suddenly felt somewhat at leisure.

The daily affairs at Ice Extreme Pass were managed by Zhang Hao and other leaders, defenses and training were on track, temporarily requiring little of his attention.

"Perhaps I should go hunting to gather some Evolution Points." Just as this thought emerged, the communicator on his wrist suddenly rang.

Seeing the caller’s name, Qin Tian raised an eyebrow — it’s Zhuge Yu.

He answered the video call, and immediately, a pale clean face appeared on the holographic projection, Zhuge Yu squinting, looking like he hadn’t had enough sleep.

"Qin Tian, I hear you’re causing quite a stir at Ice Extreme Pass?" Zhuge Yu’s voice held a hint of laughter.

Qin Tian couldn’t help but laugh: "Your news is quite well-informed, to know even this."

"My uncle led the team for inspection, how could the family not know." Zhuge Yu yawned indifferently, "By the way, have my uncle and them left yet?"

"Zhuge Xin, the team leader, is your uncle?" Qin Tian’s eyes flickered, feeling a surge of joy within.

With this relationship, the investigation team’s report surely will not have issues, might even speak well of Ice Extreme Pass, which is much more effective than gifting anything.

"Direct uncle, how could it be false?" Zhuge Yu chuckled, then changed the topic, "Are you free now? Previously, I mentioned wanting to visit your territory, now that you’ve organized matters, I’m coming over."

"Certainly free, welcome Mr. Zhuge for inspection." Qin Tian replied with a smile, internally feeling curious — how Zhuge Yu came so timely.

"Perfect, I’m already in Mingwang Planet’s space orbit, I can land at Ice Extreme Pass within half an hour." Zhuge Yu immediately said, his tone excited and eager.

Already on the way?

Qin Tian raised an eyebrow, realizing this guy had set off quite early, just as Zhuge Xin’s team left he’s there, seemingly...

"Alright, I’ll wait for you at Ice Extreme Pass’s entrance."

Qin Tian had just spoken when Zhuge Yu added: "By the way, I brought a friend over, someone you know."

Hearing this, Qin Tian instantly knew who she meant.

Sure enough, the next second, the holographic lens shifted, an handsome face appeared — it was Dongfang Haoyue. He wore a moon-white robe, his face adorned with a smile as warm as spring sunlight, his voice gentle like jade: "Qin Tian, pardon my intrusion, hope you don’t mind."

"Brother Dongfang, no need for formalities." Qin Tian nodded.

Dongfang Haoyue is Dongfang Mingyue’s brother, just by this relation, he naturally wouldn’t reject. But he also knew that Dongfang Haoyue isn’t a simple person.

To note, both Dongfang Haoyue and Dongfang Mingyue are side branch members, yet this direct lineage Zhuge Yu from Zhuge Clan follows like a companion, even addressing him as "young master."

Moreover, Dongfang Mingyue previously suffered multiple assassination attempts in Azure Wood Star Realm, according to her, the dangers Dongfang Haoyue faced would be more numerous, yet he remains unharmed till today.

These details indicate that Dongfang Haoyue’s identity and abilities are far more extraordinary than they seem.

Qin Tian frankly admitted, Dongfang Haoyue is like a "time bomb," staying close might involve him in unexpected troubles, drawing unwanted complications.

On the flip side, if he wishes to advance with Dongfang Mingyue in the future, Dongfang Haoyue, the "big brother-in-law," is a necessary ally.

"Qin Tian."

Dongfang Haoyue’s smile remained warm, with perfect politeness in his tone, "I heard Ice Extreme Pass has such a rare thing as the Cold Tree, I’m curious, wishing to witness it, hoping my sudden visit doesn’t disturb you."

"Brother Dongfang, you’re too courteous, Zhuge Yu, Mingyue are friends, and hence Ice Extreme Pass’s doors are always open for you."

Qin Tian replied with a smile, simultaneously calculating — Zhuge Yu and Dongfang Haoyue’s sudden visit might not purely be for "touring," possibly harboring other intentions.

Hearing the mention of "Mingyue," Dongfang Haoyue subtly twitched his brow, recalling the scene where his sister embraced Qin Tian before the Dan Tower a few days ago, and during recent communications with her, the admiration she expressed for Qin Tian.

Ah, his gentle little sister, how did she get taken in like this.

The smile on Dongfang Haoyue’s face remained, but Zhuge Yu, familiar with him, sensed a hint of bitterness whenever seeing this smile. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Qin Tian, won’t say more, we’re almost there."

Zhuge Yu hung up the call.

About an hour later

The white Flying Device landed in the square at Ice Extreme Pass.

The warriors curiously gazed at the hatch, usually, Ice Extreme Pass hosts very few outsiders in a year, how come today within just a few hours, there were two groups of visitors to Ice Extreme Pass.

The hatch opened, two young men walked out side by side.

"Qin Tian, it’s been a while~"

Zhuge Yu approached with a smiling face, holding a white feathered fan, playfully fanning it twice.

"A while, didn’t we just meet a few days ago."

Toward this friend who faced life-and-death trials together with him, Qin Tian was unreservedly honest, saying:

"You’re using a fan in the cold, don’t you think people nearby might consider you a lunatic."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Yu paused his hand, somewhat speechless:

"You, usually so high-cold, why is your tongue getting sharper now."

Of course, Zhuge Yu wasn’t angered by Qin Tian’s jest, understanding well that it’s precisely because Qin Tian saw him as a friend that he jested without reservations.

Notice Qin Tian and Dongfang Haoyue, their conversation was filled with courtesy.

"By the way, your place is really nice~"

Zhuge Yu glanced around, Ice Extreme Pass may not be vast, but compared to the extremely cold and harsh environment of Mingwang Planet, it feels like an earthly paradise, with suitable temperature and absence of chilling winds.

Even ordinary people can live or conduct business here normally.

If properly developed, this place could surely become an optimal human settlement point within the Royal star economic belt, injecting strong impetus into the stagnant economy.

The economic value inherent here is immeasurable.

And this is also the purpose of their visit with Dongfang Haoyue.

Leveraging information advantage, acting swiftly.