Netherworld Retrograde
Chapter 161 - 74 Harvest_2

Chapter 161: Chapter 74 Harvest_2

Burned those skulls arranged like a Corpse Pile in the underground buildings.

A bloody scene caused numerous civilian staff, unaccustomed to blood, to vomit.

That was still nothing; within the Ember Church, there were internal disagreements and Sects with differing beliefs.

The Evil Ceremonies they performed were also significantly varied.

At least, the current eradication mission was simply about indulging in slaughter and battle.

It was said that a previous eradication at a sub-branch in the wilderness involved ceremonies so revolting that even elite Ye Boshou felt nauseated and physically ill. Twisted flesh, tortured souls constructed an Evil Ceremony that could collapse the Spiritual Ability User’s Soul Well.

Fortunately, things hadn’t reached that extent this time.

Officials had tallied this battle’s spoils, among which the Netherworld Train was the most important.

Such Taboo Items held significant strategic value.

If properly controlled, it could transport large numbers of troops, ignoring physical distances, to wherever needed.

Imagine, when danger arises in a location. Processors or citizens need support,

a train suddenly bursting through a hole and arriving with hundreds of Spiritual Ability Users... The sight would be overwhelmingly beautiful!

Moreover, the Netherworld Train had the capacity to develop underground routes.

This would help the Giant City better construct its subterranean defense network.

"Hmm, although it can’t block the Night General’s vehicle killer..." a captain mused, "but no doubt, it’s a formidable Taboo Item!"

"Correct, it’s definitely a strategic-grade Taboo Item," another captain muttered, "Even the Night General’s vehicle killer can’t withstand it..."

Overall, the officials had reaped substantial rewards this time.

With minimal casualties, they had achieved a resounding victory.

Of course, none of this concerned Li Yelai for the moment.

As he was gathering with his team members, he saw Cheese.

She was in her Combat Uniform, sitting on a broken stone pillar, her delicate face somewhat pale.

Upon seeing Li Yelai, a spark seemed to flitter in her eyes.

"Hi, Xiao Ye." She waved her left hand, as her right arm was injured and in a cast, now hanging in front of her voluptuous chest.

It was said that during a charge, some believers were twisting into a Chaos Egg.

Though Cheese’s attack abruptly interrupted the transformation, before dying, it unexpectedly lashed out at Cheese.

Fortunately, Cheese reacted swiftly.

Only her arm was fractured, but she could not move it for some time.

"Look at you, I leave for a bit, and you get hurt," Li Yelai teased, moving forward to support Cheese.

"Who knew it would turn into a Tentacle Monster, you know, Tentacle Monsters specifically target pretty girls!" Cheese’s face paled from pain, but she still made saucy comments.

Li Yelai retorted, "Chaos Egg counts as a Tentacle Monster, but you’re not even a young girl anymore, how old are you?"

"Tch! I am forever eighteen!" Cheese glared at him, continuing, "It wasn’t perfectly transformed, I stabbed it dead with Earth Spur. Who could have thought it would lash out at the last moment..."

"Killed by stabbing with Earth Spur?" Li Yelai was surprised. Were Earth Spurs that mighty?

"Yeah, even the mightiest monster’s intestines are tender. With the Spiritual Barrier broken, one stab, one kill!" Cheese grinned widely.

"So that’s how you killed it? No wonder it lashed out at you!" Li Yelai sucked in a breath of air, and the nearby male Processors also backed away in horror.

Then, Cheese commented, "I heard you blocked the train. Expanding our victory, very impressive!"

"I’ve received satisfactory rewards too," Li Yelai nodded.

Indeed, Li Yelai’s gains were quite remarkable, with that Mountain King Avatar alone being enough to make many Processors envious.

No way around it, Li Yelai was the hero, after all, he alone had expanded their victorious results!

This Mountain King Avatar was one of the official rewards. Further Merit Points would follow.

Adding the spoils, Fiery Fire Broken Blade, could also fetch a good number of Merit Points.

Li Yelai estimated that this time, he would probably have accumulated enough Merit Points to buy a Third Awakening Potion.

Eventually, the team assembled completely, and Li Yelai and the others left the underground from a certain base.

Once back on the surface, Li Yelai reported safety to Li Yunyan and Doll.

After repeatedly ensuring he wasn’t cursed, Li Yelai helped Cheese into the official vehicle.

He planned to take the injured Cheese home first.

When they neared Cheese’s home, it was already past six in the morning.

The sky was beginning to brighten.

Early-rising citizens of the Giant City had already started their day.

The grocery buyers, the stall holders, and even those who arrived even earlier.

They clearly didn’t know.

Last night, just dozens of meters beneath their feet, a bloody battle had begun and ended.

And watching this peaceful scene, Cheese, who was sitting next to Li Yelai, watched for a long time.

Then, he chuckled, "Whenever I see this, I can confirm that what we’ve done is all worth it!"

There was a mix of joy and exhaustion in his smile. Under the dim morning light, there was an unrealistic beauty to it.

"Indeed."

Li Yelai nodded his head in agreement, somewhat listlessly.

After a night of bloody battle, Li Yelai was indeed tired.

Even his enhanced body couldn’t resist fatigue. He yawned multiple times along the way.

"Sleepy? Don’t bother sending me, go back and rest earlier," Cheese said upon seeing this.

"Give me a break, if I don’t send you, you can’t even open the door," Li Yelai said, glancing at Cheese’s arm and shaking his head slightly.

A smile appeared in Cheese’s eyes, "Then let me treat you to breakfast. The breakfast here tastes pretty good."

"That you finally said it!" Li Yelai exclaimed happily upon hearing this.

Immediately, he called out to the roadside stall, "Boss, give me a mixed grain pancake! Add an egg!"

"Tch, really scrimping—I’m treating you, and you just add one?" Cheese complained jokingly with a smile in his eyes, "Boss, make it two!"

...

Cheese didn’t live with his uncle but in an apartment quite close to the sub-branch.

The room was furnished with exquisite furniture.

Inside the white cabinet, many beautiful tea cups and coffee cups were stored, along with a large quantity of sugar and coffee.

Standing on the balcony, one could see the above-ground buildings of the sub-branch from afar.

And after returning home, Cheese, with his injured arm, found it very inconvenient to move around.

"Help me open the cabinet."

"Okay."

"Help me get a cup and some coffee."

"Okay."

"Help me... take off my clothes..."

"Okay... ah?"

Just as he was about to flaunt his skills in making a cup of coffee to wake himself up, Li Yelai didn’t catch on immediately and stared at Cheese dumbfounded.

Cheese’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she pointed at the combat uniform stained with some blood, saying, "I can’t keep wearing this, can I?"

She had one arm in a cast and really couldn’t take off the clothes herself.

But... helping a girl undress made Li Yelai quite embarrassed.

"After all, I am a man..."

Cheese seemed to notice Li Yelai’s embarrassment and spoke teasingly, "It’s not like we haven’t seen each other before, haven’t you seen me in a swimsuit?"

That’s right, during the practice of the Spiritual Barrier, Cheese had worn a white swimsuit...

It should... be okay, right?

"Alright, if it hurts, tell me." Li Yelai took a deep breath, stepped forward with slightly trembling hands, and began unbuttoning Cheese’s uniform one by one.

The inadvertent touch of softness reddened Li Yelai’s face, and Cheese also trembled a bit, a nervous hesitation flashing in her eyes.

As the buttons were all undone, both of their breathings quickened.

Li Yelai knew that with just a pull, he would see a certain beauty.

But he guessed that he would also likely lose a friend forever.

So, Li Yelai averted his eyes and carefully tore off the sleeve cuffs of the uniform and gently pulled it off.

Cheese also, with her cheeks flushed, put on a thick sleeping robe, covering her fair body.

Seemingly no longer in the mood for banter, Cheese softly thanked him, "Thank you."

Her voice carried a sense of relief and relaxation.

"It’s fine," Li Yelai responded quietly.

However, he felt his nose getting a bit hot, probably a bit flush...