Ma Ran didn’t beat around the bush and said directly, “Wu Di has spent a considerable amount of time with the Demon Child, and after the Lotus City Demon Mountain incident, he’s undergone military training. Count him in.”

“The last candidate…”

He pondered for a moment, then said calmly, “Li Xing, the Awakened of the ‘Extreme Cold’ ability.”

Ma Ran didn’t give a reason for including the newbie Li Xing in the counterattack team.

The others present didn’t ask; they could probably guess that he had seen some future fragments through “Limited Foreknowledge.”

This also demonstrated a kind of improvement in the mastery and understanding of superpowers.

In many literary fantasy works, when prophets speak of the future, they are often vague and don’t reveal details directly.

Perhaps in this way, by changing the future through “Limited Foreknowledge,” Ma Ran might consume a little less of his lifespan?

No matter what others thought, Old Huang thought so anyway.

“Wu Di and Li Xing, huh…”

President Huang Weiguo stroked the white beard on his chin and gritted his teeth, “Since you say so…”

“Alright!”

“If they’re willing, the expedition team list is settled!”

Flowers in the greenhouse can’t withstand wind and rain.

Only through the harsh trials of frost and snow can they bloom like proud plum blossoms in the cold winter.

The young people in the academy, staying in a safe environment, find it hard to truly grow.

If Earth’s current stage was peaceful, President Huang Weiguo might hesitate for a while.

But Earth’s situation is dangerous now!

Not letting young people go out to gain experience isn’t care and protection—it’s spoiling them, which will harm them instead.

Parents love their children by planning deeply for them.

As the founder and highest leader of the Grass Hut Academy, Old Huang assumes a parental role when facing each member, treating them equally with care and attention.

Except for Ma Ran.

There’s no helping it.

In the entire Grass Hut Academy, there’s only one who doesn’t cause headaches.

Capability, talent, character, strategy, big-picture perspective, leadership, charisma…

In Old Huang’s eyes, besides some obsessive-compulsive tidiness and usually being humorless, Ma Ran was almost perfect.

Fifteen minutes later.

President Huang Weiguo found he might have overthought it.

What does “if they’re willing” even mean?

Wu Di and Li Xing, upon receiving the news, immediately convinced their guardians and rushed over as if on steroids.

The stubborn-headed Wu simply stated his entire mindset: “More training, becoming stronger, qualifies you to make more outstanding friends.”

Their thought processes are a bit unusual.

But due to his parents’ special education, Wu Di’s views were fixed long ago; even the academy’s top psychologists gave up on treating him, exclaiming, “This kid’s beyond saving.”

Newbie Li Xing, from the Grass Hut Academy’s second batch and an Awakened of the “Extreme Cold” ability, ran over with a camera in hand, eyes sparkling, bombarding Old Huang with questions, eager to start immediately as Earth’s first war correspondent in an interstellar war.

Under President Huang Weiguo’s arrangement, the team of four made all the necessary preparations.

Weapons, armor, first-aid kits, oxygen cylinders, frostbite medication…

Apart from these official items, several bottles of high-proof alcohol were specially prepared for the Demon Child.

For Su Qiangwei, a high-density nutritional supplement jointly developed by the five major academies—Zhiyuan Academy, Baiyue Academy, Qinglian Academy, Qinghai Academy, and the Grass Hut Academy—was prepared, known as “Qilin Meat·Type One.”

Seventy percent like meat, thirty percent like bean products, with a savory taste rich in multiple trace elements, vitamins, fatty acids, proteins, antioxidants, and other nutrients.

The most crucial thing is…

It has an extremely high energy density!

A small piece can provide a normal adult male with two days’ worth of regular caloric intake!

Because of its good taste, once you start eating, it’s hard to stop, and it easily causes weight gain. Many participants who sampled it privately gave it a nickname.

Members from Beijing and Qinghai call it the “Thin Stick Nemesis.”

Members from Shandong and Sichuan call it the “Pole Gospel.”

The Grass Hut Academy keeps it simple and crude—”Skinny Joy.”

At this moment, a row of “Qilin Meat·Type One,” totaling twenty pieces, is tied to Su Qiangwei’s belt.

Every one of her fingernail covers is packed with various supplies.

Each participant is well-rested to ensure peak physical condition, ready to go.

Before departure, President Huang Weiguo repeatedly urged and warned everyone: As soon as you encounter problems, return immediately; do not hesitate!

“You understand the principle of ‘preserve the land and retain the people, both land and people survive,’ so I won’t say more.”

“Living is good; I don’t expect too much from you…”

“Even if you stay there for only a second and return immediately, it’s a revolutionary victory!”

“The Pursuer said before he died that this white coffin’s energy can support about ten more interstellar jumps, so do not conserve energy unnecessarily!”

“When encountering danger, pick any coordinate, flee directly, find a safe location and then transport back to Earth…”

“Let me say a few more words, listen closely, don’t find it annoying, this is important…”

Blah blah blah.

President Huang Weiguo earnestly spoke, but except for Ma Ran, none of the others took his words to heart.

The Demon Child was drinking.

Su Qiangwei was munching on an apple.

Wu Di was daydreaming, unaware of what he was fantasizing about.

Li Xing was still tinkering with his broken camera.

“…”

Life isn’t easy; Old Huang sighed.

A group of problem children.

Really tough!

“I’ve said all that needs saying, and everything that should be prepared is ready for you.”

President Huang Weiguo’s gaze swept over the four, saying, “I’ve done everything I should do.”

“Next, I can only trust you!”

“Go for it!”

“Remember…”

“Make sure to come back alive!”

The four nodded one after another.

“Wait for my good news.”

Su Qiangwei tossed the half-eaten apple in her hand to Ma Ran, “It’s yours now.”

After speaking, the girl winked, extended a finger, and gently placed it on the white coffin.

The “Unlocking” ability activated!

Clack!

The white coffin, originally tightly closed, slowly opened its lid.

Inside the “coffin,” a pitch-black vortex swirled, seemingly capable of devouring all matter and energy. Even light couldn’t escape, resembling a black hole, making hearts beat faster.

Ma Ran lifted his eyes to glance at the white coffin, speaking calmly, “The whole interstellar jump process won’t go awry; no need to worry.”

Indeed, through the ability of the “Fragment Prophet,” he had seen an image of the five-member team successfully landing at the Eternal Civilization Sub-Base.

Hearing this, Old Huang finally showed a trace of relief, the tightly strung tension in his mind relaxing somewhat.

The four listed on the Interstellar Expedition Team’s list crushed their advanced “Disguise Card” in their hands one after another.

In the blink of an eye, Wu Di, Li Xing, Zhang Kuang, and Su Qiangwei were all covered in full white protective clothing.

Su Qiangwei walked to the white coffin, gently tapping its side, lightly dragging the blue dots representing the interstellar coordinates.

She moved the blue dot to the Eternal Civilization Sub-Base where the Extremely Effective Monarch was located, following the Pursuer’s information.

After doing this, Su Qiangwei’s gaze fell on the half apple in Ma Ran’s hand, offering a playful smile, “See you on the flip side!”

After speaking, she leapt within, her figure disappearing.

The Demon Child, Wu Di, and Li Xing followed closely behind, taking advantage of the still open “white coffin” to jump within as well.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep