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, itâs 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 wonât disturb you further."
"Alright then, if thatâs the case, I wonât 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 Qinâs 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 Departmentâs 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, letâs 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 didnât have much stuff, quickly packing everything and stuffing it into the Space Ring given by Qin Tian.
Nowadays under Qin Tianâs leadership, Space Equipment was no longer scarce â 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 couldnât even manage the basic maneuvering of Spiritual Power, even with a Space Ring, they couldnât 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 callerâs name, Qin Tian raised an eyebrow â itâs Zhuge Yu.
He answered the video call, and immediately, a pale clean face appeared on the holographic projection, Zhuge Yu squinting, looking like he hadnât had enough sleep.
"Qin Tian, I hear youâre causing quite a stir at Ice Extreme Pass?" Zhuge Yuâs voice held a hint of laughter.
Qin Tian couldnât 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 Tianâs eyes flickered, feeling a surge of joy within.
With this relationship, the investigation teamâs 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 youâve organized matters, Iâm coming over."
"Certainly free, welcome Mr. Zhuge for inspection." Qin Tian replied with a smile, internally feeling curious â how Zhuge Yu came so timely.
"Perfect, Iâm already in Mingwang Planetâs 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 Xinâs team left heâs there, seemingly...
"Alright, Iâll wait for you at Ice Extreme Passâs 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 â 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 donât mind."
"Brother Dongfang, no need for formalities." Qin Tian nodded.
Dongfang Haoyue is Dongfang Mingyueâs brother, just by this relation, he naturally wouldnât reject. But he also knew that Dongfang Haoyue isnât 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 Haoyueâs 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 Haoyueâs smile remained warm, with perfect politeness in his tone, "I heard Ice Extreme Pass has such a rare thing as the Cold Tree, Iâm curious, wishing to witness it, hoping my sudden visit doesnât disturb you."
"Brother Dongfang, youâre too courteous, Zhuge Yu, Mingyue are friends, and hence Ice Extreme Passâs doors are always open for you."
Qin Tian replied with a smile, simultaneously calculating â Zhuge Yu and Dongfang Haoyueâs 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 Haoyueâs face remained, but Zhuge Yu, familiar with him, sensed a hint of bitterness whenever seeing this smile.
"Qin Tian, wonât say more, weâre 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, itâs been a while~"
Zhuge Yu approached with a smiling face, holding a white feathered fan, playfully fanning it twice.
"A while, didnât 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:
"Youâre using a fan in the cold, donât 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 wasnât angered by Qin Tianâs jest, understanding well that itâs 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.