Bai Heng's barrage of compliments made Oliver feel a little embarrassed.
No wonder she was the group's favorite.
Providing maximum emotional value—who wouldn't like her?
Oliver had to admit that if he spent any more time with her, he might be moved too.
"It's just a small trick, nothing worth mentioning."
He laughed at the praise.
He had heard many words of surprise and praise over the years.
But sincere and adorable praise like Bai Heng's was truly unique, providing a new experience.
"We are still in the middle of a battle, let's hurry up."
Jingliu urged him from the side.
Her expression was calm and unwavering, still cold and beautiful, showing no abnormality.
But Oliver could tell that Jingliu was slightly displeased.
Could she be jealous?
Oliver glanced at Jingliu with a half-smile.
She shifted her gaze over, meeting his eyes directly. "Don't look at me. I can't say things like that."
Jingliu turned her head away.
Oliver smiled. Sure enough, it was the smell of jealousy.
"Then I'll follow you from the sky."
Bai Heng smiled, entered the starship, took off, and hovered, following the two powerful figures from the air.
On the battlefield, Jingliu descended from the sky exactly as practiced, stepping on an ice ladder, and then illuminating all streams and rivers.
Oliver waited for the stragglers; with one swing of his sword, the Evil Creatures all knelt, like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
The morale of the other Cloud Knights soared, and they slaughtered enemies like cutting hemp.
The two Reach Heaven Agents were the backbone of the army.
Bai Heng, watching their heroic figures from the starship, was filled with overwhelming admiration.
While providing support, she also took pictures to commemorate the moment.
"This one is so handsome, I'm going to make it my wallpaper."
Bai Heng managed to capture a photo of Oliver's stunning profile.
The battle quickly concluded.
Oliver and Jingliu took three-tenths of the spoils and returned to the Immortal Vessel of Cangcheng.
Bai Heng stood among the pilot team, her heart surging with excitement.
"Right, they saved me. I need to find time to visit and give them a gift to express my thanks."
Such kindness must never be forgotten.
Immortal Vessel of Cangcheng.
Just as Oliver and Jingliu returned, they found someone waiting outside their home.
It was the Chief Strategist of the General's Mansion, Xuan Lian.
"General, you've finally returned!"
As soon as the Chief Strategist saw Oliver, she hurried forward to greet him.
"It's Acting General," Oliver reminded her.
It had been a thousand years; he had served as the Acting General on the Immortal Vessel of Cangcheng for a millennium.
They had clearly agreed that he would step down once a suitable successor took the position.
Yet, the superiors of the Six Chariots had failed to find a suitable candidate for a thousand years.
Several Ship Navigators of the Sky-Faring Commission had been replaced, yet he remained the Acting General.
Oliver naturally understood; those people were doing it deliberately, dead set on making him the General.
"My Lord, why are you so unwilling? With your prestige, everyone in Azure City would support you."
Xuan Lian asked, perplexed.
She simply couldn't understand why Oliver, despite his capability and reputation, was always reluctant to become the true General.
Moreover, Oliver possessed uncanny methods.
He was able to save her, who had fallen into the Mara-Struck state, from the gates of hell and allow her to continue living.
"If I don't want the position, I don't want the position. There aren't that many reasons. I know you all support me, but don't make things difficult for me."
Oliver's expression was calm, and his tone was indifferent.
He wasn't stupid; wasn't this the best situation right now?
He enjoyed the General's treatment without having to undergo the assessment of the Aeon's will.
In any case, once the script was completed, he would leave, so there was no need to engage in such superficial nonsense.
"Alright, I won't bring it up again, but the Alliance has urged us many times. What excuse should we use this time?"
Xuan Lian asked.
Oliver thought for a moment: "Just say that the candidate for the new General sacrificed himself to save someone, and a new election is required."
"Sigh, alright."
Xuan Lian sighed helplessly and left.
"You can't drag this situation out forever,"
Jingliu said.
Oliver nodded: "Hmm, it doesn't need to be forever. Perhaps it will be soon."
"You said the same thing five hundred years ago."
Jingliu retorted, then elegantly entered the room.
She removed her shoes and socks, and shed the armor from her clothes.
A pair of fair, long, beautiful legs and snowy white shoulders were thus exposed to Oliver's sight.
Oliver had seen it countless times, yet he never tired of the sight.
"I'm going to take a bath first."
Jingliu said lightly, then walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind her.
She closed the door, but she never locked it.
Oliver went to the courtyard to lie down and sunbathe, crossing his legs, humming a little tune, thoroughly enjoying the leisure.
A few days later.
Bai Heng came knocking.
She carried a gift in her right hand and a folding fan in her left.
The moment they met, a smile hung on her face (as shown in the image).
"I didn't know what you two liked, so I took the liberty of choosing two items myself."
Bai Heng stuffed a gift bag into the arms of both Oliver and Jingliu.
Inside was wine.
Oliver's was an expensive bottle of Star Vortex Amber.
A single bottle cost several million currency.
Jingliu's was a bottle of Black Abyss Rainbow Brew.
It was also worth several million.
That made sense; Bai Heng's relatives were all travelers, and they had considerable savings.
"Let me make this clear: these two bottles of wine were bought with my own money, they are my sincere gesture, not paid for with family funds!"
As if she had guessed that Oliver would think that, she immediately added this clarification.
While speaking, Bai Heng waved her hands, her body language very expressive.
"Then I must try the wine you bought that emptied your wallet."
Oliver didn't stand on ceremony; he immediately took out wine glasses and invited Bai Heng to drink with him.
Jingliu enjoyed tasting wine, but she wasn't obsessed with it.
She had naturally drunk both types of wine before, but like Oliver, she pretended she hadn't.
The three sat in the courtyard chatting and drinking, enjoying themselves greatly.
"Brother Oliver, what kind of wine do you like?"
Bai Heng asked, her face flushed.
She was already tipsy.
Oliver recalled the wines he had drunk over the years, "If you ask what I like, it would be the Sea Star Brew from Yuanxi Star. The name is tacky, but the taste is unique. It's just that due to the recent civil war, production has been low."
"Oh."
Bai Heng's large eyes blinked.
Then she looked at Jingliu and asked, "Then, Sister Jingliu, what kind of wine do you like?"
Jingliu casually replied: "Stardust Tears."
"That's also a rarity. The planet where the brewing ingredients come from has been occupied by the Borisin, so there hasn't been much recently."
Bai Heng sighed emotionally, resting her chin on the table with both hands.
"If it's not available, I won't drink it. It's no big deal."
Jingliu put down her glass and replied casually.
In any case, if she truly wanted to drink it, she could just follow Oliver, slaughter her way through the Borisin, and retrieve the ingredients.
"It's gotten so late today, I should leave."
Bai Heng wiped her cheek, trying to keep herself sober, "Can I come find you two to drink again next time?"
"Of course. If we're free, you can come anytime."
Oliver smiled slightly and asked again: "Where are you heading back to? Give me the coordinates."
Bai Heng stated the coordinates of her home in Yaoqing, and she was immediately pushed back by Oliver.
In the blink of an eye, she appeared right outside her own door.
"Wow~ Brother Oliver is amazing~"
...After that visit, Bai Heng did not appear again for a long time.
Until a similarly ordinary afternoon two years later.
The doorbell rang again.
This time, the sound was brief, stopping after only two rings.
Oliver heard the sound and walked over to open the door.
The moment the door opened, he was stunned.
It was Bai Heng.
She looked... unwell.
A thick Bandage was wrapped around her forehead.
Bai Heng's face was somewhat pale, but her eyes were always sparkling and full of life.
"Hey! Brother Oliver!"
She forced a wide smile, so radiant it was dazzling.
"I brought you the Sea Star Brew. Has your taste changed?"