We are all family

Today is the fourteenth day of the lunar calendar; the moon is much brighter, and many stars lie scattered around it.

Looking out, it feels as if one can take in the entire brilliant galaxy at a glance.

Ye Chen smiled and said, "In the past, with the hustle and bustle of traffic, the light of the stars was long obscured by smog."

Fire Feather smiled and said, "Indeed. Thinking back to life in the past, I still miss it a little. Life was so simple every day—going to work, getting off work, eating, drinking, and having fun, living a life where you could see the end at a glance. But now, I have no idea what will happen the next day. Brother Ye Chen, do you prefer your current life or your past life?"

Ye Chen rubbed his temples with both hands and smiled, "How should I put it? Both have their own merits. I am different from you; I was just a small, bottom-tier person, worrying about food every day, living a life of careful calculation. Sometimes, if I ate one good meal, I wouldn't be able to pay next month's rent."

After listening, Fire Feather was silent for a moment, then finally said, "That's true, but it's different now. You are the Alliance Leader of the Star Alliance, a LV17 Saint Grade Pet Master. Once we kill the Azure Emperor, the entire Qing County will be yours. As the saying goes, the tides of fortune change; what is on the east bank of the river today may be on the west bank tomorrow! Hahaha!"

Ye Chen also grinned, not saying anything more.

What Fire Feather said was indeed correct. If it weren't for the chaotic times, he would still be living in that cramped rental room, struggling and risking his life every day for a meager salary.

But now, earth-shattering changes had occurred; otherwise, how could the Orange Dragon Health boss, Zhang Yuzhen, have any connection with Ye Chen?

And being able to lie here watching the stars with the Chief of the Law Enforcement Bureau—that would clearly have been an impossible thing.

But Ye Chen knew that with greater power comes greater responsibility. Heaven had let him come to this world and bestowed upon him things different from those of ordinary people.

That meant his destiny was destined to be very different, and there were still many things he had to face.

Become stronger! Become stronger! Becoming stronger is the only way to protect the people he wants to protect!

Before long, Zhu Qiang and the others returned, all of them wearing joyful expressions.

Arriving in front of Ye Chen, they chuckled and said, "Brother Chen, it's all resolved. Our brothers are truly smart. They knew to use items to interfere first instead of clashing head-on with the enemy. That maneuvering tactic was brilliant—even better than the Railway Guerrillas of the past. We didn't lose a single brother! Haha!"

The other members laughed and said, "Alliance Leader, it was all thanks to our captain's arrangement!"

Liang Yiqiang scratched his head and smiled, "It's all Brother Zhang Haonan's credit. If he hadn't racked his brain all night to devise the strategy, we couldn't have fought so easily!"

Ye Chen looked at Zhang Haonan and praised him, "Well done!"

Zhang Haonan chuckled twice.

Fire Feather stood up and smiled, "Everyone has worked hard. You've been busy all day, so let's all sit down and eat. Golden Eyes, go to the kitchen and have them start cooking. Let's all sit together and celebrate properly!"

"Alright!"

Golden Eyes was the name of one of Fire Feather's comrades.

"Oh! Yeah! Let's celebrate, let's celebrate! We haven't really eaten anything all day!"

"Haha, drink beer, eat good food!"

The members of the Star Alliance shouted excitedly.

The first large-scale battle against the Azure Alliance was a great success, a complete victory.

Everyone was incredibly excited and thrilled.

Ye Chen's group of five, along with Zhang Yuzhen and the four captains, plus the seven people from Fire Feather's side, sat together.

Under the guidance of Ye Chen and Fire Feather, everyone introduced themselves.

Ye Chen also kept the names of Fire Feather's six comrades in his mind.

Golden Eyes, former Azure Alliance Elder, LV15 Pet Master.

Yellow Springs, former Azure Alliance Elder, LV15 Pet Master.

Beiwu, former Azure Alliance Hall Master, LV14 Pet Master.

Nanque, former Azure Alliance Hall Master, LV14 Pet Master.

East Green, former Azure Alliance Hall Master, LV14 Pet Master.

Xihu, former Azure Alliance Hall Master, LV14 Pet Master.

These four LV14 Pet Masters corresponded exactly to the four cardinal directions—East, West, North, and South—and they were sworn brothers from different parents.

They were all formerly Fire Feather's subordinates and were good brothers who had been through life and death together.

Coincidentally, their pets were all Supreme grade, and the four of them cooperated with great synergy.

Golden Eyes and Yellow Springs were also Fire Feather's sworn brothers; their relationship could be described as being close enough to share a pair of trousers.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have followed Fire Feather to turn against the Azure Alliance.

Before long, dishes were brought out, and wine was poured.

These chefs were all head chefs from famous restaurants in Qing County; after the chaotic times began, the Azure Emperor had captured them and brought them here to serve him.

Ye Chen knew that Fire Feather and his group were the biggest contributors to this victory. Ye Chen picked up his wine glass and said to the seven of them, "Brother Fire Feather, thank you all for this time. I toast you."

Fire Feather and the others quickly picked up their wine glasses. Fire Feather smiled, "Brother Ye Chen, you are too polite. We are all family; there is no need to be formal."

While speaking, Fire Feather even winked at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was stunned for a moment; it seemed Chen Ruxin had told Fire Feather everything.

Ye Chen had no choice but to echo, "Yes, we are all family."

Golden Eyes didn't know that the two were speaking with hidden meaning; he only thought it was about being brothers. Golden Eyes raised his glass and said, "Alliance Leader Ye, we have turned against the Azure Alliance and are now homeless. Your Star Alliance cannot refuse to take us in."

This was something Ye Chen had been hoping for. The six of them—Golden Eyes and the others—were all fierce warriors; one could tell from the battle just now.

Each of them had the blood of a former soldier flowing in their bones, and when it came to fighting, every one of them was reckless.

Ye Chen nodded and smiled, "Of course, this is something I, Ye Chen, have been hoping for. From now on, we are all family. When you join the Star Alliance, you will all hold the position of Elder!"

"Hahaha! Brother Ye Chen, you are a stand-up guy. Come, drink!"

"Brother Ye Chen, you are straightforward! This glass, I toast you!"

Everyone was Fire Feather's brother, and there were no polite formalities between them and Ye Chen. They didn't need to call him Alliance Leader constantly; they addressed each other as brothers.

After drinking three glasses in a row, everyone sat down.

The Star Alliance members on the side were also drinking enthusiastically.

Zhu Qiang looked at everyone and said with some excitement, "Brother Chen, I never expected our Star Alliance to reach this day. These people are all brothers of our Star Alliance. I am actually a Vice Alliance Leader—I feel like I'm dreaming!"

Lin Nuoyi rolled her eyes at Zhu Qiang and said, "Just eat your food. You know you're a Vice Alliance Leader, so act like one. Don't embarrass Ye Chen."

"Of course!"

After drinking for a while, Ye Chen and Fire Feather sat together talking.

Golden Eyes and the other five were drinking with Zhang Haonan and the four captains, along with Zhu Qiang, Tie Niu, and Zhang Yuzhen—seven people in total.

As for Lin Nuoyi and Yu Nian, being girls, they naturally weren't made to drink.

The six of them, Golden Eyes and the others, all had a massive capacity for alcohol. Zhu Qiang, whose tolerance wasn't good, became tipsy after a short while.

On the other hand, Tie Niu drank glass after glass without stopping. Who would have thought that Tie Niu's alcohol tolerance was so good?