On the way back, Lin Mu Ci was still somewhat uneasy.
She returned to her mecha and did not reappear before the crowd. However, the military academy students led by Atelxius continued to cast envious glances at her mecha. After all, it was a divine-grade mecha, Destiny.
It was rumored that the mecha had been obtained by a freshman junior sister.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this that she could gain the favor of the powerful figure and appear in such a top-tier mission.
...
Meanwhile, inside the mecha, Lin Mu Ci was so troubled her head ached.
"Has Ling Kuang gone mad? He knew there was a second Shadowfoot Worm, yet he actually intended to let that Shadowfoot Worm return to the Central Continent!"
"Does he think that Shadowfoot Worm will obediently stay there waiting to be killed by him? Once that Shadowfoot Worm escapes, the situation will completely spiral out of control!"
"Ling Kuang is simply—simply a thorough madman!" Da Feng Novel Network
Upon hearing Lin Mu Ci's complaints, the little system in her arms suddenly calmed down considerably. The little system tilted its head to look at its host, who was full of anxiety, and began to help her organize her thoughts.
"I think he probably didn't act on impulse. You and I both know that his style of doing things, while appearing crazy on the surface, is actually justifiable behind the scenes."
"He told you there was indeed a second Shadowfoot Worm because he didn't want to deceive you, but his choice not to kill it on the spot does have his purpose."
"His letting this Shadowfoot Worm return to the Central Planet, while appearing extremely risky on the surface, I believe he likely has other secrets hidden in his heart that he hasn't revealed. He should be confident that he can prevent this Shadowfoot Worm from causing too much trouble."
"His current identity is special. As he said, both the military and the council are wary of him."
"If they don't see a live Shadowfoot Worm with their own eyes, they will easily underestimate the terrifying nature of this insectoid beast, and also—and also underestimate the terrifying degree of the resurgence of insectoid beasts."
"He has definitely calculated the pros and cons of doing this."
"The benefits outweigh the drawbacks, which is why he wants to let this Shadowfoot Worm return to the Central Planet. Therefore, Host, you don't need to worry too much."
Hearing her little system speak so gently on Ling Qianhe's behalf, Lin Mu Ci also slowly calmed down.
However—
She murmured to herself.
"Why would he do something so risky?"
"Is there really no safer approach?"
The little system shook its head.
It said.
"Ling Kuang knows better than anyone what he is doing."
"However, Host, you might want to inquire about his past activities on the Central Planet."
This was something Lin Mu Ci indeed needed to do.
However, there was a more troublesome matter at hand—that was, her nominal father, Ji Feng, had come to find her.
When Lin Mu Ci saw her father, Ji Feng, she almost didn't dare to escape.
But in the end, thinking that it was either face it or run, she could only reluctantly crawl out of her mecha. Looking at Ji Feng, she softly called out "Daddy," feeling incredibly guilty. Ji Feng, however, did not seem to blame her.
He first glared fiercely at Atelxius, who had red hair and stood at the forefront.
This was because his hair was the most conspicuous.
Then he glared at the other military academy students, who all felt a chilling breeze sweep past them. Finally, he turned his cold gaze to Ling Kuang.
He let out a cold snort.
Then, he pulled his daughter into his embrace.
"Come home with me."
The students were stunned, as they also recognized the identity of this new nine-star general in the military. What was the relationship between this freshman and the nine-star general Ji Feng?
Lin Mu Ci, on the other hand, was troubled. She still had to find the second Shadowfoot Worm!
But her nominal father, Ji Feng, didn't give her any chance to speak, directly shoving her into his aircraft and leaving in a hurry.
Ling Kuang watched her figure—but showed no displeasure. He knew that the man before him was the father of his little female beast. And according to his plan, the Central Planet would be extremely chaotic for a period of time. In such circumstances, for this little female beast to stay with her father.
Undoubtedly, it was the safest. After all, he completely recognized Ji Feng's capabilities and believed he could protect her.
As Lin Mu Ci was shoved into the aircraft by her nominal father, she quietly said.
"I really... didn't mean to run away."
"I just... really wanted to go to the battlefield and complete missions."
"I... I didn't intentionally lie and deceive Daddy."
She had actually prepared herself to be severely reprimanded by Ji Feng. However, what she hadn't expected was that Ji Feng nodded and said something that surprised her. Ji Feng nodded at her and said without hesitation.
"I know."
"My Little Ci wouldn't lie. You're so naive, it must have been some scoundrel who misled you and taught you to lie."
"Of course, I won't hold my precious daughter accountable. The ones who deserve to die are those bastards who lied to you. They all have ill intentions!"
"That red-haired brat from the military, does he think that just because he has a good background, he can be worthy of you and pursue you?"
"Bah, a toad trying to eat swan meat!"
"And Ling Kuang—this guy, arrogant and conceited. When you were imprisoned in the Eighth Prison, it was all a twist of fate. If he thinks that he can imprint himself on your heart and claim you as his property, then he's completely mistaken!"
"My Little Ci loves no one!"
"Just stay by Daddy's side and be a good daughter!"
Ji Feng was clearly genuinely angry.
But even though he was truly angry, he spoke slowly, as if afraid of scaring Lin Mu Ci. Lin Mu Ci vaguely hummed, feeling that it wouldn't be bad to let Ling Kuang take the blame...
After all, he already carried a heavy burden. Letting the Shadowfoot Worm go... this matter itself was already quite insane.
Then Ji Feng suddenly said.
"I heard Ling Kuang killed a Shadowfoot Worm?"
Lin Mu Ci hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly.
Ji Feng mumbled a few words, soft and quick, but they were clearly curses. Then Lin Mu Ci heard Ji Feng say.
"Although that guy is a lunatic... the Shadowfoot Worms caused great trouble back then, and once these damned insects integrate into human society, they are almost incurable. Back then—"
"The owner of that Heart-Burning Mecha suffered a great loss because of a Shadowfoot Worm."
"I've also often thought about how I would deal with a Shadowfoot Worm disguised as a human... I didn't expect him to be able to kill a Shadowfoot Worm so decisively. Does he have some special method to identify Shadowfoot Worms?"
Ji Feng clearly looked upon Ling Kuang with newfound respect because of this matter!