The reinforcements were seasoned fighters with high-level mental powers, acutely aware of both sides' strengths and weaknesses. Each planet typically had high-ranking generals and marshals stationed there, and all dispatched reinforcements were led by Vini.
At this moment, Vini's expression was calm yet fierce, meticulously commanding each unit. Waves of attacks crashed upon each other, various points of light flashing across the cosmos. This war, amplified by the involvement of the Zerg, was a profoundly shocking spectacle for Luo Yunshi. Even modern sci-fi films depicting interstellar warfare couldn't capture a third of the reality. If this were in a movie, it would undoubtedly astound everyone.
Vini's fleet moved with remarkable coordination. Weaving swiftly through the barrage of shells fired by the Parasite warships, they unleashed their own attacks from cunning angles, virtually dominating the Parasite vessels. The Parasite fighters were soon hit, burning, exploding, and ultimately vanishing into oblivion.
Vini then directed the full force of the attack against the Zerg. However, for some unknown reason, the Zerg began to retreat rapidly rather than continuing their relentless assault. Seeing this, Vini did not order a pursuit but instead decided to have his forces withdraw quickly, awaiting further orders from above.
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Although this major battle had concluded, Luo Yunshi knew that the matter was far from over. The Zerg would not let her go. The appearance of the "boxed lunch" and the research institute's accelerated efforts meant that they might soon develop agents to combat the Zerg, inhibit parasitism, or kill them. After all, modern humans had already developed insecticides, so it was only a matter of time before such advancements were made in the interstellar era. The Zerg had already received the news and, while pursuing her, would certainly not ignore the Central Alliance's various operations. Now, it was a race to see who would move faster.
As a general, Vini would likely be assigned new missions by his superiors. Protecting her would be a waste of his talent, especially during such a critical juncture. She hadn't yet learned how to pilot starships or warships, but with her intelligence, she believed she would pick it up quickly. Perhaps after some research, she could learn soon enough. Then, she could travel to various planets on her own.
"Vini, just drop me off at the nearest planet. I'll return to the shop myself once I've had my fill," Luo Yunshi said.
Before Vini could respond, Mano interjected urgently, "What? Yunshi, how can that be? You saw it yourself, the Zerg want to kill you. How can we leave you alone out there? Why don't we return to your shop first? Your shop is safe. We can go out and play together after everything is resolved. If you absolutely must travel, I'll accompany you. My mental power is S-class, and while not comparable to Vini's, it's not far off."
Vini turned and gave Luo Yunshi a deep look, then nodded after a moment. "Alright."
Seeing Vini agree, Mano became anxious. "Vini, are you deciding this without contacting your superiors? What if something happens to Yunshi? I'm staying to protect Yunshi. You can go."
Yunshi was such a delicate and petite girl, and new to this place. Although everyone speculated that Yunshi's homeland technology was far more advanced than theirs, and that Yunshi wouldn't dare to travel alone without means of protection, it was better to be safe than sorry. What if something truly happened? Moreover, Vini didn't even ask many questions. Yunshi stated her request, and he simply agreed. Mano couldn't think of words to describe it.
"It's fine, Mano. You go ahead and attend to your duties as well. All of you, go about your business, don't worry about me. I can protect myself. The Zerg can't harm me. If anything comes up, we can video call."
"This..." Seeing Luo Yunshi's resolute attitude, Mano was at a loss for words.
"Let's listen to Yunshi. The Green Helar Star is just ahead. Yunshi, I'll take you there first. If you need anything or have any problems, you can contact me," Vini said.
"Mm, okay. Don't worry," Luo Yunshi nodded with a smile.
The starship traveled quickly, and a green planet soon appeared in the distance. Passing through the atmosphere, the starship rapidly arrived at the spaceport. After bidding farewell to the two, Luo Yunshi disembarked.
As the entire Cangqiong star system was undergoing universal detection, and Parasites were being found on almost every planet, those who didn't know Luo Yunshi quickly learned who she was. Furthermore, the Central Alliance had issued orders to every planet: Boss Luo of Hao Yun Lai was to be well-received wherever she traveled to play. The female staff at the Green Helar Star spaceport, upon seeing Luo Yunshi, felt a surge of excitement. With a respectful yet adoring demeanor, she stepped forward to attend to Luo Yunshi.
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Meanwhile, Vini piloted his starship towards the Central Star.
"We're just letting Yunshi travel alone like this, aren't you worried?" Mano asked Vini.
"She'll be fine," Vini stated with conviction.
"Ha. You're so sure? You know how important Yunshi is to the entire Cangqiong. It's better to be safe than sorry," Mano countered.
"I trust her. She's more capable than you, and even more capable than me. I'll report to my superiors when we get back," Vini remained calm. He had a keen intuition that Luo Yunshi was very powerful, and perhaps keeping others by her side would only hinder her. While he didn't know how long it would take her to learn to pilot starships and spacecraft, given her ability to traverse vast expanses of the universe, the traversal device she used was surely superior to theirs, making travel between planets effortless. Moreover, he had seen the seriousness in Luo Yunshi's eyes. From his understanding, Luo Yunshi was not one to be overly sentimental, feign weakness, or be a delicate flower in need of protection. Well... even if she were a flower, she'd be a "king of flowers" that appeared cute and weak but was formidable within. Recalling the video he had seen of Luo Yunshi excitedly grabbing a dog-beating stick to catch Zerg, and the bright look in her eyes when she struck a Parasite with lightning, he couldn't help but chuckle softly at the memory.