Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

After consoling the gloomy Lord Master, Yan Yu turned to check other messages.

The newly established Shenxing Battle Team of the Zhendong Army, led by Captain Qiu Ze and Vice Captain Sun Ziyi, had recently lost in their home field during a confrontation in the Mysterious Realm of Yandang Mountain to Zhou Hongyu's Huofeng Team.

Having lost their first battle, Qiu Ze was also in low spirits and sent a message to Yan Yu asking for the reason.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Isn't it normal to lose to Xiao Zhou? When did they form their team, and when did you form yours? They have several months of practical experience over you. It would have been an upset if they lost to you, right? What's there to be surprised about?

[Shenxing Wanli]: Sigh, I know, but we still lost in the end.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Victory and defeat are common in military affairs, and failure is the mother of success, haven't you heard? Back when I…

[Yi De Fu Ren]: It seems I haven't lost before, so let's take Chen Lingyun as an example. Right after she enrolled, her first simulation battle was in front of the instructors against me, and she was beaten so badly she was picking up her teeth. And look at her now; isn't she still jumping around and beaming with joy?

[Shenxing Wanli]: I feel like using "jumping around" and "beaming with joy" to describe a girl isn't quite right? And Yan Team, mentioning Vice Captain Chen's embarrassing moments like this… isn't that great either, right?

[Yi De Fu Ren]: So, you'd prefer I point out your embarrassing moments, huh? Wait a minute, I'll go download the footage of your battle to see how you got beaten up. Then I'll give you a good analysis.

[Shenxing Wanli]: Wait wait wait, let's go back to talking about Vice Captain Chen. After you defeated her, how did she adjust her mindset?

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Then I told her, I am destined to be the strongest in this world. Even if you were defeated by me, you were beaten by the strongest, right? It's perfectly normal.

[Shenxing Wanli]: Indeed, as long as you accept the fact that you're not as good as the other person, you won't be beaten down.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: You've lost, and it's important to admit if you're outskilled. Analyze the reasons you lost carefully. As long as you grow from it, it's not a loss in vain.

[Shenxing Wanli]: I got it, thanks, Yan Team.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: No need to be polite.

After sending the message to Qiu Ze, Yan Yu turned to find Zhang Huaide.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: How did it go against Qiu Ze and his team?

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Not bad. Qiu Ze is very strong overall, especially quick in reaction; Sun Ziyi makes precise judgment calls and has a good grasp of timing. Although the other three members don't have particularly outstanding highlights, they all did their jobs well. The future looks promising.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Then why did they still lose to you?

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Haha, because we're stronger.

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Actually, I think their main problem was being tactically adaptive. Their initial strategy to primarily attack me was fairly clear, but Captain Zhou's firepower was likely much greater than they had anticipated, causing them to begin doubting themselves midway.

First, they switched their attack to Captain Zhou and, finding they couldn't overcome him, they went after Meng Qingxi. When I sent Tang Xiaolian to act as bait, they took the bait without hesitation, which shows that their tactical thinking in the later stage was completely disordered.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: I see. Is it okay if I send your analysis to Qiu Ze?

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: No problem. Is Qiu Ze asking you for advice? I think you would come to the same conclusions if you watched the footage.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: I just got back from the South Sea; I haven't had time to watch it yet.

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Right, after all, you're now Yan Zhanlong./smile

[Yi De Fu Ren]: How's Xiao Zhou doing lately? Experience new stories on empire

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: We watched the livestream. Captain Zhou said that if you spent less time on romance and love, your strength wouldn't be just at this level.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Haha, is that jealousy?

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Mm, I don't think so. First of all, I explained to Captain Zhou, considering Vice Captain Li's physical condition, the prolonged soaking in the water dungeon, plus her wearing your jacket, suggests that your holding her was just to prevent her from getting cold and to keep her steady.

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Secondly, when Captain Zhou said that, she wasn't concerned about your romantic affairs. She probably wants you to become stronger, so that all the efforts she's made to defeat you are even more worthwhile.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Xiao Zhang, if you'd understood I was joking, there wouldn't have been any need to explain so seriously.

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: It still needs to be made clear. After all, it concerns Captain Zhou's reputation. If our chat records accidentally leaked to the media and they start spinning stories about ambiguous relationships or CPs, Captain Zhou would be furious.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Am I that kind of person?

[Chu Kou Cheng Zhang]: Of course not, Yan Team. This is just my professional habit; please forgive me.

Yan Yu frowned at his phone, thinking that the meticulous Zhang Huaide might have suspected some ulterior motive regarding the close encounter between him and Li Minghu, which is why he was taking extra precautions regarding anything to do with Zhou Hongyu.

But it didn't matter. First, there was nothing between him and Li Minghu as of now, and secondly, he had no improper thoughts about Zhou Hongyu, so it was fine.

I'm innocent anyway!

Yan Yu forwarded Zhang Huaide's analysis to Qiu Ze, and immediately received a string of grateful responses from him.

Ah, the feeling of doing good deeds is really great, feels like the merit on my shoulders has become heavier again.

Continued to read messages. Hey, one from Li Zhaojiang...

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: I'm going to kill you!!!!!!!!

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Haha, look, you're in a rush again.

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: Just kidding, I still have to thank you for taking care of my sister at the start of the Mysterious Realm, her health was indeed very poor then.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: No problem, we're comrades, it's what I should do.

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: I've thanked you for taking care of her, now let's talk about the issue of you taking advantage of her, shall we? Which finger are you planning to chop off as an apology?

[Yi De Fu Ren]: I've already discussed it with your sister, I will compensate for taking advantage of her in another way.

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: What way?

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Ask her!

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: Do you think I'm stupid? How could she possibly tell me?

[Yi De Fu Ren]: If she won't tell you, why should I?

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: You got me there with that question.

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: How about coming to the Xingwang Mansion? I'll treat you to Lingnan cuisine, and we can have a good chat?

[Yi De Fu Ren]: I'd love to come, but I'm afraid there's no such thing as a free lunch.

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: Come if you want, it's just to thank you for taking care of my sister.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: And also to urge me to stay away from your sister, right?

[Rising Sun Over the Pearl River]: You catch on fast, makes it hard for me.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: I'll ask your sister what she thinks.

Not bothering with Li Zhaojiang, Yan Yu messaged Li Minghu.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Your brother says he wants to treat me to a meal?

[Yuegua Donghu]: Don't mind him, he's always fooling around like a kid.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Alright, looks like I'm not getting a meal...

[Yuegua Donghu]: How come you're always thinking about eating? /laugh

[Yi De Fu Ren]: It was your brother who brought it up, not me.

[Yuegua Donghu]: Fair enough, if you come visit Lingnan, of course, we will take good care of you.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: That's very kind. How are things going in the South Sea?

[Yuegua Donghu]: It's a bit troublesome, there's a lot of space left in the lower levels of the Sanyu treasure ship, and it'll take some time to explore fully. Plus, since the Sanyu treasure ship is located at sea, we need to be wary of other countries coveting it, so the superiors would like us to help finish the exploration of the treasure ship Mysterious Realm before leaving.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: Mmm, I was asking about your health.

[Yuegua Donghu]: Thanks for your concern, I can still hold up.

[Yuegua Donghu]: Being cared about by Yan Zhanlong like this, should I feel flattered? /playful smile

[Yi De Fu Ren]: No need to feel flattered, just get well soon if you can.

[Yuegua Donghu]: I will do my best. /strive

[Yuegua Donghu]: However, Yan Yu, you should also check out the messages your teammates sent you.

[Yuegua Donghu]: I just sent you a message, and Lin Ning happened to see the chat interface as she was passing by.

[Yi De Fu Ren]: .........

Then, an invitation for a voice call from Lin Ning lit up on the screen.