Chapter 318 – The Female Legend Reborn

Su Ming and Xu Xiayan drank until around midnight.

By that time, both Su Ming and Xu Xiayan were starting to feel a bit drunk.

This was only because neither of them had ordered high-alcohol drinks; otherwise, at this point, at least one of them would have been completely wasted.

“I’ll visit you sometime later. Remember not to go on any missions that day, okay?”

When they parted, Xu Xiayan left Su Ming with these words before calling a car and leaving the bar.

Su Ming also called a car and had it drop him off at the front gate of his villa.

It’s worth noting that Tianfeng City was different from Longyao City—nights here weren’t particularly dangerous. Both night markets and nightlife were as normal as daily life, unlike in Longyao City where people dared not gather in crowds or go out at night.

As humanity’s largest, strongest, and most prosperous Base City, Tianfeng City differed greatly from Longyao City where Phantom Demons could invade at any time. Not only were its outer walls constructed from special alchemical Materials that could seal human Qi to avoid attracting Phantom Demons, but the urban area also had detection systems that monitored Phantom Demon activity. Once a Phantom Demon invasion occurred, it would be immediately detected.

And once discovered, in this Base City with millions of Professionals where they could be encountered on any street at any time, the fate of those Phantom Demons needed no further explanation.

Therefore, in Tianfeng City, unless special circumstances occurred, Phantom Demons generally wouldn’t roam freely at night. The Professional Center didn’t even need to issue missions for hunting Phantom Demons in the urban area—Professionals would voluntarily eliminate any invading Phantom Demons.

At the very least, the city’s detection systems would activate upon detecting Phantom Demon life signals, immediately reporting the situation so specialized personnel could handle it promptly, preventing these pests from moving freely through Tianfeng City.

Thus, Tianfeng City could be considered the safest Base City on land, where Phantom Demon traces were almost never seen.

The ordinary people living in Tianfeng City could be said to be the safest, and nightlife could proceed normally—no different from the world Su Ming had previously known.

Otherwise, Su Ming and Xu Xiayan would have had to find their own way home.

As it was, they could simply call for ride services.

However, after returning home, Su Ming didn’t immediately wash up and sleep.

He went to the Underground Training Ground, sat blankly for a while, then took out his Terminal.

“All members, assemble at the Underground Training Ground.”

Su Ming sent this message to all members of his team.

……

About five minutes later, several graceful figures appeared in the Underground Training Ground.

“Commander?”

“Are… are you drunk, Commander?”

Just as Su Ming was feeling drowsy, one puzzled voice and one cautious voice woke him, making him lift his head to look forward.

At this sight, Su Ming couldn’t help but feel his eyes light up.

The several figures that entered his vision brought with them a sense of stunning beauty and freshness as they burst into Su Ming’s view.

“Commander, it’s so late—is something the matter?”Feng Qing’er rubbed her eyes, looking utterly drowsy as she chatted with Su Ming. She wore breathable sleepwear—a tight-fitting shirt paired with shorts—that left much of the fair skin of this lively young beauty exposed to the air. Her long legs, in particular, were strikingly eye-catching and quite captivating.

“Have some water, Commander.”

Tong Xinyao ran over to fetch a bottle of water for Su Ming, obediently handing it to him. Her pajamas were a cartoon-style children’s design, utterly adorable.

As for Mu Yan, she too was in sleepwear, but hers was a one-piece long dress, exuding a mature charm.

This ice-cold beauty cast an inquisitive gaze at Su Ming, seemingly equally puzzled as to why he had gathered everyone here in the middle of the night.

Su Ming found his sleepiness and lingering drunken haze dispelled by the sight of these beauties in their sleepwear. While appreciating his team members’ impromptu pajama fashion show, he didn’t rush to explain his purpose.

“Let’s wait for Chi Qian for a moment.”

Su Ming simply said this, causing the girls to exchange glances before nodding in unison.

Though they didn’t know what Su Ming had in mind, his demeanor suggested he had something important to say.

If that was the case, waiting a little longer wouldn’t hurt.

Thus, the girls began waiting where they were. Little Hai’er, unable to bear the loneliness of her invisible state, emerged and drifted around the group, playing with Feng Qing’er and Tong Xinyao.

Before long, Chi Qian arrived belatedly.

“Sorry I’m late.”

Chi Qian’s voice preceded her, followed by clear footsteps as she slowly entered the Underground Training Ground and appeared before everyone.

“It’s fine, we haven’t waited too—”

Su Ming was about to say “long” but abruptly swallowed the word.

He turned his head toward Chi Qian’s direction, speaking as he did, but the sight that met his eyes made him lose the chance to finish his sentence.

It wasn’t just Su Ming—Mu Yan, Feng Qing’er, and Tong Xinyao were equally stunned the moment they saw Chi Qian.

It couldn’t be helped.

The elegance Chi Qian exuded in her belated arrival instantly captivated everyone.

She wasn’t wearing sleepwear but her usual casual clothes, though her attire was rather cool and refreshing. Rather than sexy, it gave off a valiant and heroic vibe.

Her walking posture was powerful, with her slightly swinging arms stretching forward and back, creating a wind-swept impression.

Those arms, swaying with her gait, were not only intact but exceptionally snow-white.

One hand, in particular, was as white and tender as a freshly peeled egg, reminiscent of a newborn snow lotus, irresistibly drawing everyone’s gaze.

Yes.

Chi Qian’s hand was complete.

Her palm wasn’t severed, nor did she appear disabled in any way. It was entirely intact, without the slightest flaw.

Naturally, the once ferociously fierce scar on Chi Qian’s face had also vanished, replaced by skin as fresh as if newborn. A breathtakingly beautiful, exquisitely delicate, and perfectly proportioned face now greeted everyone’s eyes.That appearance was not unfamiliar to Mu Yan, Feng Qing’er, and Tong Xinyao.

Even for Su Ming, it was a face he had seen once before.

It was unmistakably the appearance of Chi Qian herself before her misfortune, as shown in the photo she had previously provided.

“Sis Qianqian, you…”

Feng Qing’er pointed at Chi Qian with a trembling hand.

“Your hand and face…?”

Mu Yan also revealed a look of astonishment and pleasant surprise.

“Re…restored?”

Tong Xinyao covered her small mouth, appearing utterly incredulous.

Under the gazes of everyone—filled with shock, surprise, joy, and a myriad of other emotions—Chi Qian walked forward and revealed a faint smile, one that had never been seen before.

“The Commander was right.”

Chi Qian’s voice slowly reached everyone’s ears.

“Rather than dwelling on past pain, I should focus on the future, instead of immersing myself in guilt and the self-satisfaction of wanting to atone, only to regret it one day.”

Chi Qian’s gaze swept over each person present, finally settling on Su Ming.

“To prevent the same thing from happening again, and to have the strength to protect those around me in times of crisis, I can no longer allow myself to remain in a state where I cannot exert my full power.”

“So, I accepted the Commander’s kindness and used the alchemical potion he gave me privately.”

“Now, my severed hand has regrown, and the hidden injuries within my body have completely vanished.”

“I’m truly sorry for making you worry.”

As she spoke, Chi Qian was about to bow in apology to everyone.

But before she could, Feng Qing’er couldn’t hold back any longer and rushed forward, embracing Chi Qian tightly.

“That’s wonderful! Sis Qianqian!”

Feng Qing’er held Chi Qian tightly, tears of joy welling up in her eyes.

“Mhm! That’s wonderful!”

Tong Xinyao also hugged Chi Qian’s waist, her eyes brimming with tears.

“Finally come to your senses?”

Mu Yan did not step forward, but her gaze at Chi Qian was exceptionally warm and filled with relief.

The three girls were overjoyed at Chi Qian’s full recovery, even dancing with excitement, filling the entire Underground Training Ground with a joyful atmosphere.

“Meeling!”

Even Little Hai’er curiously approached Chi Qian, studying her fair and delicate face—now as if newborn—for a while, seemingly unable to imagine that not long ago, a hideous scar had marred it.

Su Ming also took a glance at Chi Qian, clearly sensing how perfect her current state was.

Whether it was her temperament, vitality, Aura, or the presence she exuded, Chi Qian at this moment seemed like a completely different person, entirely unlike before.

If the previous Chi Qian gave off a sense of fading twilight, with her vitality wavering and illusory, then the current Chi Qian radiated the vibrant energy of a rising sun. Her once unstable vitality had become solid and robust, even faintly imposing a sense of pressure on Su Ming.

This Chi Qian was now in a perfect and complete state, matching the impression Su Ming had heard of the legendary woman from before—perhaps not overtly sharp, but full of determination and an indescribable strength.Su Ming was certain that in her current state, Chi Qian could hold her own against the previous Ghoul even without the assistance of Mu Yan, Feng Qing’er, and Tong Xinyao.

“Congratulations on finally succeeding and breaking through.”

Su Ming sincerely offered his congratulations to Chi Qian.

“Thank you.”

Holding Feng Qing’er and Tong Xinyao, Chi Qian gazed at Su Ming with a look of gratitude and solemnity in her eyes.

After all, all of this was brought to her by Su Ming.

“As part of ‘Azure Mercury,’ I will no longer cause you, Commander, any worry or disappointment in the future.”

Chi Qian spoke these words calmly, her tone exceptionally resolute and authoritative.

“I believe in you.”

Su Ming nodded and smiled.

He had to admit, he was beginning to feel anticipation.

Anticipation for Chi Qian’s future, and for the ripples she would create in Tianfeng City going forward.

(End of Chapter)