High-level martial arts: Contract cashback, invincible starting from the Zerg.

After finishing the late-night snack.

Chen Feng and Liu Siyu then went to the poolside of the resort to look for Ye Qingnan and Soraka.

On one side of the pool, under several tall palm trees.

The broad leaves swayed gently in the breeze, casting lingering shadows from the lamplight onto Ye Qingnan's side.

At this moment, Ye Qingnan, the head of the guard, was holding a book and reading it aloud under the streetlight.

"Team Leader Ye." Chen Feng greeted her as he sat down on the sun lounger next to Ye Qingnan.

Ye Qingnan looked up at Chen Feng, a hint of amusement in her wide smile.

"You two haven't been playing with us much these past few days. Have you been staying in your rooms the whole time?"

"Yes, mainly because the last mission was too demanding. We didn't get a proper rest for almost a month, so we've been sleeping the whole time," Chen Feng quickly explained.

"I understand."

In the pool in front of the two, Liu Siyu, wearing a swimsuit, was squatting down and talking to Soraka in the pool.

At Soraka's invitation, Liu Siyu also entered the pool.

Soon, the sound of rushing water and the two laughing and playing in the pool could be heard.

...

Chen Feng curiously picked up a book from the chair next to him, only to find that all the books Ye Qingnan was reading were about the chronicles of the Great Xia Kingdom.

Moreover, these books are not the kind that are commonly circulated, but rather numerous secret histories passed down from the early days of the Great Xia Kingdom.

Ye Qingnan adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, closed the book in her hand, and leaned back in the beach chair.

He looked as if he was pondering a question from a book.

"Chen Feng..."

Chen Feng turned his head and saw Ye Qingnan looking up at the bright moon in the sky, her eyes seemingly filled with doubt.

"To be honest, when I was young, I also thought about joining the border army and making contributions to the Great Xia Kingdom. Back then, my mind was full of giant beasts. But now that I'm older, I'm a bit disdainful of the achievements the Great Xia Kingdom has made," Ye Qingnan sighed.

"Captain Ye, I actually think the same way you do."

"How so?"

"Daxia and Beibang are the two most powerful nations in the world, but between them lies the vast Beast Wasteland. Whichever nation conquers the Beast Wasteland first will give the other an opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

"For thousands of years since its founding, the Great Xia Kingdom has far surpassed the Northern State in terms of economy, military, and technology."

"However, our progress across the Giant Beast Wasteland is still not much faster than it was hundreds of years ago."

Do you know why?

Chen Feng shook his head.

Although he had become the deputy captain of the guard, that only meant he had met the standard in terms of combat effectiveness.

Whether it's the culture of the Great Xia Dynasty or combat experience, they would definitely be at the bottom of the five-person meeting in Starfish City.

"It's because the Giant Beast Wasteland is essentially a highly resource-rich wormhole."

"Only this explanation can account for why thousands of giant beasts suddenly appear on the Giant Beast Wasteland and attack human border cities every year at the start of the new year," Ye Qingnan said.

"That's true," Chen Feng replied.

Ye Qingnan sighed.

He then looked at Chen Feng, his eyes seeming to hold a hint of apology.

"Chen Feng, I didn't really want to tell you this now. After all, without you, we wouldn't have been able to escape unscathed in the dungeon..."

"But yesterday, Special Envoy Xia Zhi gave me another order, requiring you to lead the Second, Fifth, and Sixth Detachments to join the border army and defend against the behemoth tide in early spring next year... Do you think you can do it?"

Hearing this, Chen Feng was a little surprised.

He had also heard of the giant beast tides that the Great Xia Kingdom had to contend with every year at the beginning of the year.

In the long history of the Great Xia Kingdom, the fierce battle against the giant beast tide at the beginning of each year is like a chapter soaked in blood and courage, which is remembered by generations.

According to tradition, survivors of war who returned to their hometowns were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

However, the dead could not necessarily be brought back, since in every year during the war of resistance, the six border cities that the Great Xia Kingdom had strengthened would almost all be reduced to ruins by the middle of the war.

Chen Feng could even imagine the terror of thousands upon thousands of giant beasts sweeping across the vast mountains and rivers.

That scene... would terrify even seasoned warriors of the Great Xia Kingdom.

However, Chen Feng's involvement wasn't entirely without its benefits.

At this moment, Liu Siyu and his family were important people to Chen Feng. Once he joined the border army, his family members would definitely be strictly protected by the military of the Great Xia Kingdom.

At that time, even if Teguer wanted to take action, he would have to consider the consequences.

"Team Leader Ye, I need to talk to my family about when we'll be joining the border army," Chen Feng said in a deep voice.

"You don't have much time left, maybe only ten days... If you have anything else to take care of, I'll make sure you have as much time as possible to deal with it..."

"No problem," Chen Feng said with a calm smile.

Ye Qingnan felt a little doubtful when she saw Chen Feng agree so quickly.

"Don't you think this is unfair to you?"

"The Earth-rank experts in Starfish City all have important matters to attend to. Xue Nai has returned to Snowstorm City. The Eighth Heaven Realm, Master Wu Kong, and the guard members don't have much contact, so it's difficult for them to be involved. You, on the other hand, are highly respected in Starfish City, so I should be the right choice no matter what."

Ye Qingnan nodded, handing a cocktail from the table to Chen Feng while picking up another one for herself.

Clang!

The two of them drank two glasses of strong liquor together.

Ye Qingnan continued earnestly, "Chen Feng, I, Ye Qingnan, hereby guarantee you that as long as you survive this beast tide, your name will be in the Hall of Fame of Starfish City, and wealth and glory will be within your grasp."

"It's alright, Captain Ye, there's no need to hold grudges between us."

Ye Qingnan nodded, but the gloom in her eyes did not disappear despite the joy on her face.

It seemed that letting Chen Feng leave Haixing City was a choice he had no other option but to make.

"Chen Feng, if you and Liu Siyu have already confirmed your relationship, I think you can go home and see your parents first. Then, Special Envoy Xia Zhi will take you directly to the border fortress in 10 days."

"Serra City".