“Director!” Hao Lianchuan asked nervously as soon as they left the provincial government headquarters. “Are you really going to leave?”1

“If I keep staying here, especially after killing a Nova, the central region will label me a traitor,” Hou Xiaochen responded as he walked. “I was ready to leave the moment I made my move.”0

“But… what will we do when you’re gone?” A headache was brewing at Hao Lianchuan’s temples. Silver Moon will be in trouble once you go! A new director will absolutely start with a purge of personnel.0

“It’s not like I’m leaving right away!” Hou Xiaochen grinned and climbed into the car. Li Hao had learned his lesson and shot for the passenger seat.1

Hao Lianchuan rolled his eyes. Little bastard! Granted, he happened to have business to discuss with Hou Xiaochen, so he took a seat in the back next to the director. Frowning, he continued, “Director, why can’t you use your usual excuse of being unable to travel because of old injuries flaring up?”0

“As opposed to wanting me to stay, you’re better off growing stronger!” Hou Xiaochen glanced at him. “It’s been a year since you’ve ascended to Solar and you’ve been lucky enough to recently set foot into mid Solar....2