Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

"I'll go too."

Zhou Xiyan's voice followed closely behind.

Ye Huairou looked at the two people in front of her, her teeth clenched inwardly.

This annoying guy is going to his death, why is Xiyan doing the same stupid thing?

But she opened her mouth, then raised her hand: "Count me in!"

With the three of them taking the lead, the previously wavering atmosphere in the crowd began to subtly change.

Gao Nianwen's words truly touched them, and at this moment, the power of his example dispelled the last fear in their hearts.

"Damn it, let's fight! If the Martial Saint falls, we won't have a good life either!"

"That's right! We're all just worthless lives anyway, might as well fight it!"

Inspired by several passionate martial artists, more than a dozen people stepped forward in a short time.

Although some people still chose to back down, this exceeded Gao Nianwen's expectations.

Looking at the dozen or so young and resolute faces before him, his eyes welled up slightly, and he solemnly saluted.

……

After the mobilization meeting ended, Yang Xian was called aside by Gao Nianwen.

Ye Huairou pulled Zhou Xiyan aside and lowered her voice, "Xiyan, that's a fifth-realm demon beast, aren't you...aren't you afraid?"

Zhou Xiyan glanced at Yang Xian, who had been called away not far away, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips: "With someone you like by your side, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Ye Huairou paused for a moment, then pouted, "I didn't realize you were such a love-struck fool. You're not afraid anymore, but what about me..."

The last few words were hummed softly, so softly that even she could barely hear them.

"Huh? What did you say?" Zhou Xiyan turned her head.

"Nothing!" Ye Huairou immediately straightened her back and retorted loudly, "Do you think I'm scared? It's just a mere fifth-realm demon beast; this genius isn't afraid at all!"

Seeing her stubborn yet guilty expression, Zhou Xiyan smiled.

Speaking of being love-struck...

Images of Jiang Mengyun, Su Lingling, Lin Qingxue, and others flashed through her mind.

I'm not the only one with a romantic mindset...

None of the women around Yang Xian were easy to deal with.

Judging from the current situation, Jiang Mengyun, with her status as the empress and the power of her family, is undoubtedly the most powerful and the undisputed top-tier character.

That Su Lingling is cunning and has also won over the naive Lin Qingxue, forming her own faction and secretly developing her power.

On their side, although they have their younger sister Xi'er as a future family member, it's still too difficult for the two sisters alone to win this war without gunpowder.

Shouldn't we find some help on our side as well?

Zhou Xiyan's gaze inadvertently fell on the proud purple-haired girl.

"Appeasement."

"what?"

"Have you ever thought that one day you might fall in love with someone you really hate?" Zhou Xiyan suddenly leaned closer and asked.

???

Ye Huairou frowned: "Xiyan, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly fall for someone I hate? Have you lost your mind?"

"If—and I mean if" Zhou Xiyan coaxed gently:

"What if you eventually do find the uncle who saved you in the cave..."

"And since you can't repay his kindness, would you... consider repaying him with your body?"

"You, you, you, you..." Ye Huairou stammered, her face turning bright red. "Xiyan, what nonsense are you spouting! I... I would never! Even if every man in the world died, I would never fall for that stinky old man!!"

Despite saying that, the image of that dark night in the cave kept uncontrollably appearing in her mind.

That awful old man not only stole her first kiss, but also... he touched her...

In the end, he simply left!

Despicable! Utterly despicable!

Once I find you, I won't let you get away with it!

Seeing Ye Huairou's expression of both shame and anger, Zhou Xiyan's smile deepened, adding fuel to the fire.

"What if...the other person has a way to help you have a child?"

"!"

Ye Huairou's body stiffened abruptly, and she turned around.

"How could that be! It's impossible! No matter what, there's no way we could ever be together!"

"Xiyan, you're so annoying today! I'm not talking to you anymore!"

After saying that, she rolled her eyes at Zhou Xiyan and ran away without looking back.

------

On the other side of the camp.

Yang Xian followed Gao Nianwen to a secluded corner: "Captain Gao, just say what you have to say."

Gao Nianwen turned around, his expression serious:

"Comrade Yang Xi'an, I have felt your determination for Nanhai City and for the old marshal."

"The order said I'd take you back immediately."

"But I called you here alone not to persuade you to give up on this trip."

Gao Nianwen knew exactly what was going on.

advise?

How should I persuade them?

They're not without arms and legs. If they're really determined to go, do you think they'd sit here waiting for my approval?

Yang Xian raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "Then why did you call me here...?"

"This trip is extremely dangerous, and you're someone the higher-ups specifically requested to protect. My mission is to ensure your absolute safety as much as possible." Gao Nianwen adjusted his hat.

"So, tell me all your strengths. I will arrange the most suitable and safest position for you based on your abilities."

really.

Yang Xian had already guessed it.

Because of a severe shortage of manpower, Captain Gao eventually compromised and agreed to join the team.

He didn't speak, but simply stretched his hand out in front of him, palm open.

The next second, a camouflage training cap appeared out of thin air in his palm.

Gao Nianwen stared at the hat, his eyes narrowing.

"This is……"

He subconsciously raised his hand to touch the top of his head, only to feel a chill.

My hat is gone!

He suddenly looked at Yang Xian, his eyes filled with horror.

"How...how did you do that?"

"The power of space," Yang Xian uttered calmly.

"The legendary power of space?!" Gao Nianwen gasped, then suddenly realized, "No wonder! No wonder the higher-ups issued that order! So you're a martial artist with spatial attributes!"

Martial artists with spatial attributes are extremely rare; there are probably no more than ten registered in the entire country.

These martial artists have an extremely high growth potential. Once they reach a certain level, they are almost unmatched within the same realm, and fighting opponents of higher levels is commonplace for them.

Yang Xian's thoughts were quite simple.

To deal with demonic beasts at the fifth realm, the trump card of spatial power will inevitably be exposed sooner or later. In that case, it's better to lay all the cards on the table from the beginning and be honest.

"It's just a little trick."

Yang Xian casually explained, "I was lucky enough to form contracts with two spatial attribute demonic beasts in the secret realm. This is a little bit of the ability I got from them."

Can contracted beasts also provide attribute feedback to their owners?

A hint of doubt flashed through Gao Nianwen's mind; he seemed to have never heard of such a thing.

However, he didn't know much about contracted beasts to begin with, perhaps it was just his own ignorance.

That's not important right now!

"Great!" Gao Nianwen slapped his thigh. "With the power of space, infiltrating and seizing the 'Nine-Turn Life-Extending Lotus' will be much easier!"

He turned and shouted towards the camp.

"Li Bing!"

"Here!" Li Bing quickly ran over.

"When we set off tomorrow, you don't need to worry about anything. Just stick close to Comrade Yang Xi'an every step of the way!" Gao Nianwen pointed at Yang Xian and solemnly ordered:

"Even if it costs you your life, you must ensure his absolute safety!"

After explaining the task, Gao Nianwen told Yang Xian to go back and rest first.

Watching Yang Xian's departing figure, Li Bing leaned close to Gao Nianwen and whispered:

"Captain, could it be that you...?"

"Are we really going to let him go?"