Sky-cracking Rider

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The Pure Light Sparrow species on Cangqiong Star had almost become a nuisance due to their overwhelming numbers. They could be found on every continent, and no one knew exactly how many of them there were on the planet.

It was clear, without a doubt, that the Pure Light Sparrow was the most abundant bird species, second to none.

Although these little birds were indeed Magical Beasts, they fed on insects, flowers, seeds, and berries, and were of a gentle nature with little aggression or harmfulness. They didn't swarm in groups to prey on crops or other agricultural produce. It was precisely because of their peaceful coexistence that they had propagated into such an enormous population.

When xiao Jiu came to Cangqiong Star with Chen Fei, it was like returning to its hometown. Its kin, a rare sight on Blue Star, were ubiquitous here, responding not only by the hundreds but by the thousands to its calls.

The Pure Light Sparrow flock flying around the Light Wing Ship "Black Cloud" was so common that the Winged Warriors didn't bother shooing them away or giving them a second glance.

The fighting power of the Pure Light Sparrows, at less than zero, really didn't merit much attention.

Chen Fei helplessly stated while seeing Princess Lin Ziyu and her entourage gazing blankly at himself, "I'm out of ideas! I simply can't tell which one is Xiao Jiu!"

"Adam" just knelt, as he was no better off.

They could only wait for the little mischief-maker to return on its own; otherwise, to locate it among so many Pure Light Sparrows would be impossible.

Princess Lin Ziyu, concerned, asked, "Will it come back?"

Chen Fei's Pure Light Sparrow was special, a third-rank Pure Light Sparrow at human order was almost unheard of.

In the annals of Cangqiong Star, even the most talented Pure Light Sparrow did not surpass second rank at human order.

Her Royal Highness the Princess could hardly imagine how many resources Chen Fei must have poured into this little creature.

Even the maidservants by the Princess's side tried to mimic Chen Fei by touching the Pure Light Sparrows that were scattered about, but the little birds craftily dodged them, giving no chance for closeness.

Chen Fei thought for a moment, finally coming up with an idea.

"Well, just bring some good alcohol, and it surely will return!"

The hobby of Xiao Jiu was quite particular; even if there was no good alcohol, coffee would do, just pour a full cup, and the little rascal would surely find its way back, as familiar as it was.

Housekeeper Mars took out a large bag of grainy bird food, pouring it onto an empty spot on the deck. Having stepped back just a few paces, a flurry of dense wing flapping converged from all directions, and countless Pure Light Sparrows chirped and engulfed the large pile of food.

Mr. Butler had prepared enough food for Xiao Jiu to last a lifetime. The Silan Dynasty didn't skimp on money; buying bird food by three or five dozen pounds made no sense—it had to be by the ton.

With over a dozen bags of bird food set out, the numerous flock of Pure Light Sparrows all landed, densely covering the main deck of the Light Wing, competing and pecking at the feast.

In no time, not a single grain of bird food was left on the deck. The satisfied flock soared into the air, spilling into all directions, each returning to its own home and mother.

"Chirp!"

The proud little creature didn't care for competing with its species, returning on its own to Princess Lin Ziyu's shoulder, leisurely preening its feathers, saving Chen Fei a cup of good alcohol.

Not only Chen Fei but also Housekeeper Mars breathed a sigh of relief. This Pure Light Sparrow was quite an important part of their defense, its presence at the Princess's side equated to an unknown layer of protection.

After all, not many could imagine that this little bird possessed a combat power entirely unlike ordinary Pure Light Sparrows.

"Xiao Jiu might very well become the king of the Pure Light Sparrow species."

Princess Lin Ziyu stretched out her slender fingers, trying to play with the little bird hopping on her shoulder, but it dodged without courtesy.

This little rascal wouldn't let just anyone touch it easily.

"King of the Pure Light Sparrows? Of what use is that?"

Chen Fei shook his head.

Apart from Xiao Jiu, the vast majority of Pure Light Sparrows were less than worthless in terms of combat power. Even carrying the name of a Magical Beast, the very few that could barely cast light-based spells only spoke of their glorious ancestors.

But now, the bloodline of the Pure Light Sparrow species had been continually degenerating, no longer much stronger than ordinary wild beasts. In another thousand years or so, they probably wouldn't even qualify as Magical Beasts.

Looking at the little bird that was only to be admired and not played with, Lin Ziyu sighed and said, "Yeah, you're right, not much use!"

Apart from their sheer numbers, there were hardly any other advantages to the Pure Light Sparrow species.

She was about to approach the edge of the deck to overlook Neo City by the coastal city, adjoining the sky harbor.

"Wait, it's not safe!"

Chen Fei stopped Princess Lin Ziyu in her tracks.

"Is there danger?"

Princess Lin Ziyu halted immediately, having already heard from Housekeeper Mars that the next attack would come within 56 hours.

"Some suspicious gazes have been detected; it's better not to reveal yourself."

Chen Fei didn't just mass-produce ear-hook headphones, he also made a batch of multi-functional zoom cameras that could be assembled into a tight surveillance network, all managed by "Adam".

Lenses with up to 50x optical zoom aimed at the surroundings of the Light Wing Ship and Neo City revealed through the AI "Adam" that there were unidentified individuals clandestinely spying on the "Black Cloud" Light Wing Ship, attempting to determine the Princess's whereabouts.

If "Adam" could connect to the Cangqiong Star residential database, it would surely be able to identify those individuals immediately.

"It's better to be cautious," added Butler Mars.

The current situation was turbulent under the surface, seemingly calm but with hidden currents stirring, making this no time for pursuits of elegance and leisure.

"Alright, let's head back!"

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Princess Lin Ziyu sighed regretfully as she stood on deck, basking in the sunlight for a while before intending to return to the cabins below deck.

"Woo..."

The warning horns suddenly sounded.

The Winged Warriors in the airport soared into the sky, and many patrolling Assembled Combat Aircraft "Sky Falcons" flew towards a certain direction.

"Attack?"

Mars looked at Chen Fei, had it already begun?

"Hmm, it should... not be, just some people from Neo City flying towards the airport, no weapons seen."

Chen Fei slightly squinted his eyes as "Adam" displayed one of the images captured by the cameras installed on "Black Cloud" within his visual interface.

Seven or eight individuals from the Feather Tribe had taken flight from the Coastal City adjacent to the airport, attempting to approach the flagship of the Fourth Legion's Light Wing Fleet—the "Black Cloud," where the princess and her party were.

Sounds came from afar.

"Neo City's Flying Heaven Commerce Chamber requests an audience with Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

"Representatives of the gentry from Neo City request an audience with Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

"Rainbow TV Station from Neo City requests an interview with the Imperial Princess!"

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Despite the distance, the voices were loud and clear, most likely amplified by some device.

However, the Fourth Legion of the Feather Tribe did not allow these uninvited civilians to approach without permission, and they were swiftly intercepted.

Still, some audacious members of the Feather Tribe, relying on their wings and superb flying skills, tried all means to penetrate the interception of the Fourth Legion and get as close to the Black Cloud Light Wing Ship as possible.

The Light Wing Fleet released drones, intensifying surveillance from the air and the ground, and Chen Fei's artificial intelligence AI "Adam" shared some of the images it acquired through authorization.

"Too lenient!"

Chen Fei, responsible for covering the rear, turned back to look at the sky and shook his head in disappointment.

If it were him, he would have drawn a lethal warning line at the first sign, killing anyone who dared to cross it without mercy. At the very least, in a situation like this, he would catch each intruder, bind them tightly from head to toe, why bother pushing and shoving in an attempt to intercept, which is both strenuous and ungrateful.

Unexpectedly, one of the three squad leaders from the Feather Tribe guards, selectively picked by Mars and Chen Fei, spoke up suddenly.

"Shall we shoot to kill?"

He was one of the two Winged Warriors capable of stabbing Chen Fei without hesitation, a genuine tough character, and it was no surprise that he was the leader of a ten-member squad.

"Forget it, this isn't our job!"

Chen Fei immediately rejected the suggestion but gestured assertively with his hand, "If those people dare to rush onto the Light Wing Ship, they're fair game!"

According to his definition, the protection for the princess was hierarchical.

The perimeter was guarded by the Fourth Legion of the Feathered Tribe, the Light Wing Ships were responsible for beyond-visual-range defense, "Sky Falcons" were protecting the Light Wing Ships, creating a complete omnidirectional and three-dimensional defense formation.

The Feather Tribe warriors of the legion were in charge of security within visual range, the 32 selected Feather Tribe guards only needed to handle the defensive line from 30 to 100 meters, and the Royal Guard's vigilance ranged from 5 to 30 meters.

The Butler, maids, and Shadow Guards were responsible for security within 5 meters, and Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu was Princess Lin Ziyu's last line of defense. Regardless of who it was, anyone daring to break through in front of the princess would be met with a lethal direct hit from a light beam.

Chen Fei was responsible for skirmishing and for taking the princess and running away at critical moments.

In his "Physical Evolution Database" skill, there were samples of ground and aerial vehicles, at least ten types, perfectly suitable for an emergency escape.

While the sky was filled with noise and clamor, Princess Lin Ziyu had already returned to the cabin below deck and did not show her face.

Being close to the people also requires choosing the right time, being indiscriminately close to the people at such a time is like handing one's head over to assassins on a silver platter.

Bang!~~

A gun suddenly fired.

A Winged Warrior had fired the gun.

"They've fired!"

Princess Lin Ziyu, who was about to sit down for tea, was suddenly startled.

After all, those trying to board the ship were some civilians of the Feather Tribe, she didn't have the ruthlessness and heartlessness of Chen Fei to easily take lives.

"Some fool has acted rashly, it's none of our business!"

Although she was inside the cabin of the Light Wing Ship, any movement outside was displayed in Chen Fei's visual interface.

A Feather Tribe person almost landed successfully on the "Black Cloud's" deck, but the warriors guarding the Light Wing Ship finally lost patience and raised their automatic firearms to fire. The unlucky individual who was hit hadn't even touched the rails of the "Black Cloud"; they were a mere seven or eight meters away and plummeted straight down, likely not to survive.

The gunshot silenced the noisy sky instantly.

The Feather Tribe people trying to seek an audience with the princess were frightened by the iron-fisted methods of the Fourth Legion—they really dared to shoot, and immediately scattered like birds and beasts.

However, there was a loud uproar in the nearby Neo City.