The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 572 Merits
Zhou Xiuwen truly couldn't understand how things could have changed so drastically in just a few days...

His friend went out on a mission and suddenly became unreachable and disappeared.

Then another friend of his, who had just gone out to take an exam, also almost died inexplicably.

The two are currently in the same place, both seriously injured and receiving treatment.

This development was absolutely explosive, no matter how you looked at it. Zhou Xiuwen felt that his brain was suddenly not quite up to the task.

He was still relieved, though it wasn't a good thing, it was still good news, after all, the person was still alive.

Of course, neither of the parties involved could communicate with him at the moment; Zhou Xiuwen received the news from his father. Zhou Yuanjing relayed it immediately upon hearing the news, knowing that his son was probably getting impatient.

However, he never expected things to turn out this way.

Atlantis is currently at peace, the rebels' plot to distort the battle lines has been thwarted, and the matter is temporarily coming to an end. However, Zhou Yuanjing doesn't think things are over yet. Once the interstellar force reaches Atlantis, there will be at least one more tough battle to fight.

He instructed Zhou Xiuwen to go and prepare for the time being. After Zhou Xiuwen left the command room, he said to the person next to him, "This kid is still too young and too impatient."

Faria did not speak.

Faria is Zhou Yuanjing's current adjutant. After all, Dorenti is now a regimental commander, and although he would like to continue serving as his marshal's adjutant, it is still not appropriate.

Faria was a capable assistant whom Zhou Yuanjing had cultivated. He suffered an irreparable wound in that battle, making him unsuitable for the front lines and relegated to a subordinate position for many years. Now, serving as Zhou Yuanjing's adjutant in command and coordination was the most appropriate option.

Faria was much more gentle and calm than Dorenti, making him an extremely reliable deputy.

However, the usually calm adjutant was somewhat unable to control his emotions today. He did not take the microphone from Zhou Yuanjing, but changed the subject, saying, "Marshal, you will need to inject a restricted drug the day after tomorrow, so you must not overwork yourself."

"Are you blaming me for coming here?" Zhou Yuanjing immediately knew what his subordinate was complaining about. The man had consistently opposed his trip to respond to the Zongting's request for help, and had been vehemently opposing it even before Zhou Yuanjing set off. He hadn't expected the man to still hold a grudge...

He's been taking the banned drug for years, every few days when his condition is poor. Each time it drains his life force, but it also prolongs his life. Without this drug, the toxins in his body would have spread throughout his entire body long ago. They're currently sealed in his severed legs, allowing him to survive for another ten years or so.

"This subordinate dares not," he said, his tone firm and stubborn.

"You're always like this, unhappy and unable to hide it. I know you mean well, I know your heart, but if I could truly ignore everything, I wouldn't be myself." "I once swore, 'As long as I live, I will never let the interstellar defense line be breached by star beasts.' I swore to protect the empire and people I serve, and their countless descendants... This is what I should do. Although I am no longer the marshal, and it has been proven that anyone can hold the position of marshal... I will never change, I will always be Zhou Yuanjing."

"It's my fault. Because of my useless body, I'll be stuck here forever. Now, the mess I'm left with has been almost completely ruined by those traitors and parasites. But this isn't forever. I'm not dead yet. I still have heirs and you all. As long as you're here, I will not allow the last line of defense of the empire to fall."

Faria's pupils dilated. He wasn't unaware of the other's thoughts; he had occasionally hinted at them over the years, but this was the first time he had spoken so bluntly. He was not only shocked by the other's words but also intimidated by the long-lost aura emanating from him.

Yes, their Marshal Zhou has never left. Even now, in this predicament, he still intends to protect them and safeguard the empire. What is he doubting, what is he worried about?
He had actually regarded such a powerful marshal as someone he could manipulate and influence... yet the soul beneath that broken body remained so strong. His worries seemed like a desecration.

"Relax, Glenn, you're too tense. I'm not that fragile. Don't worry, I'll handle everything. This time, I won't let them get away with it. Since they can't control themselves, we'll take over this area again." Zhou Yuanjing chuckled.

Faria knew what Zhou Yuanjing's words meant; they had been forced to stop for far too long. Even their legions had halted, awaiting orders, and all factions within the Zhou family had gone into hiding. Did Zhou Yuanjing mean they would all be restarted?

“Those guys in the military are really ridiculous, and there aren’t many who actually do anything. If we don’t keep an eye on those idiots, they’ll probably cause a huge uproar sooner or later.” Besides, Zhou Xiuwen is getting older and shouldn’t stay cooped up in this little corner of the world; we need to take him out to see the world.

He didn't know how long he could hold on, so he decided to make plans while he still had the strength.

“The young master has grown a lot, and even some of the stubborn guys in the team have quite a bit of praise for him. You don’t need to worry, he’s a lot like you.” Faria finally smiled.

"Like me? This kid is practically a carbon copy of his grandfather. Except for his personality, which is a little like mine, there's nothing else to say about him. He really needs a good talking-to." Zhou Yuanjing shook his head and chuckled.

They used to think so too, but after observing him for the past few years, it's fair to say that Zhou Xiuwen is very much like his father, only the way they express it is different.

Isn't it quite reasonable that the father and son insisted on coming along?
Zhou Yuanjing seemed to have thought of something and chuckled, "Could you please take him to his friend's place later? This guy probably won't be able to relax until he sees everyone is alright. Let him check on him before bringing him back."

"By the way, I heard that the child was injured?"

"Yes, at the time, she faced off against an A-grade swamp alligator snapping turtle while trying to save someone. Although she successfully defeated it, she was seriously injured."

"Swamp alligator snapping turtles are no pushovers, especially an A-grade one. Even many of my mid- to low-ranking soldiers couldn't manage it back then, so for a child like her, the process must have been incredibly difficult. Truly, the younger generation is formidable. Do you have enough medical resources? If not, send some over from here to try and prevent her from suffering any lasting effects."

“That young student saved hundreds of people during his ordeal, and his achievements are evident. Colonel Zongting is a wise man and will certainly do everything in his power to save him.”

(End of this chapter)