The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

Huo Qi's gentleness and caution seemed to be time-limited, only applicable during the period when You Mu was recuperating from his injuries.

That bit of forbearance has now been fully returned.

In addition, his beloved quietly waited for his return in the birdcage. The returning bird returned to the nest, and the falcon, who had enjoyed freedom, finally chose to fold its wings and fall into the cage he had carefully built for it.

…He is the other person’s home.

When Huo Qi saw You Mu sleeping in the cage that he had originally imprisoned to vent his anger on him, he suddenly realized that he was also cared about and missed.

He was still reciting You Mu's words before he left, "Be a little more fierce." Somewhere in his heart was burning, as if only large-scale movements could match the expression of emotions.

He always says that he doesn't ask for much, and that a little is enough, but in fact, he is more greedy and more unsatisfied than anyone else.

Wearing the cloak of compromise and holding on to the slightest excuse, once they get a little, they pretend to be hurt and ask for more.

What he wanted was never just a little bit, he wanted it all, he wanted all of You Mu, not a single bit less.

"Is it fierce enough?"

"I will satisfy whatever Amu wants."

Huo Qi's questioning mostly received no response. The person in his arms bit his wrist, pressing hard in retaliation to respond to his nonsensical words.

Out of the corner of his eye he saw some chains scattered around in a corner and no one cared about them. Huo Qi hugged the person and wrapped the chains around his ankles.

"jingle!"

"Clang!"

The chains collided with each other, making too much noise.

There was a constant noise in his ears, and the sound continued, even falling into his dreams along with You Mu's consciousness.

You Mu suddenly felt bumpy in his dream and woke up once. He opened his eyes a little and took a blurry look. It was Huo Qi who took him on the airship.

The other party must be in a hurry to return to the five states.

Then, under the protection of Huo Qi's palm, he leaned on the other's shoulder and continued to sleep.

When he opened his eyes again, the sky was bright and the environment had changed. You Mu was sleeping in a bedroom. It was a familiar standard room. You Mu recognized that this was the posthouse building where they stayed when they went to the 5 states to report on their work.

The room he lived in should be Huo Qi's regular suite.

After regaining consciousness, You Mu stood up and opened the closet to look for a set of clothes. However, there was no clothes in the closet where Huo Qi's two or three sets of regular suits were usually placed. Glancing to one side, You Mu turned his head and saw a set of military uniforms neatly placed on the low cabinet.

The shoulder straps also had a gold embroidery pattern symbolizing the rank of lieutenant. That was his clothes.

Understanding Huo Qi's intention somewhat, he picked up his clothes and put them on one by one.

The waiter at the inn brought lunch on time as instructed. You Mu ate his meal while looking out the floor-to-ceiling window on one side at the familiar sky garden outside.

There was a knock on the door again, and this time it was Jinjisi who came in.

"I'm here to say goodbye. After this separation, it may take a long time before we see each other again." Upon hearing that Huo Qi brought You Mu back overnight, Jin Jisi wanted to come and see him.

Although Huo Qi helped her get back her achievements and cleared her name, she was already tired of that department, and even though things were different now, she was unwilling to return to that depressing place.

Tumi City is very free. Although the conditions and supplies there are a bit worse, at least she is very happy and has the company of her younger brother whom she picked up along the way.

"Thank you this time." Having witnessed Jin Jisi's suffering, You Mu did not try to persuade her to stay, as he understood what she was thinking.

"No need to thank me. I did it because I benefited from it. Besides, although I hate those high-ranking officials in the Federation, I also don't want to see people from the Empire run rampant in the Federation." Moreover, it is indeed a great sense of accomplishment to see the results of one's own work being used in actual combat.

Furthermore, she had already reached an agreement with Huo Qi that if the other party needed her technology, he could go to Tumi City to conduct the next transaction with her.

"You Mu, are you able to adapt to coming back again? Perhaps, Tumi City is the right place for you?" There, at least, there are no fixed rules and regulations, and no cameras monitoring you at all times.

If it were her, she would never set foot in a place where she had bad memories...

They were both abandoned, and in Jinji's eyes, they were the same kind of people. Jinji once thought that the other party should move to a higher position and live in the spotlight.

But after witnessing those fights with her own eyes, and seeing those people making bloody sacrifices for the glory and peace of the Federation, she hoped from the bottom of her heart that the person in front of her, who had given her hope and new life, could live an easier life.

"I once seemed free, but it was all an illusion. Darkness was everywhere, and I wanted to break it, destroy it, just for myself."

Putting down his bowl and chopsticks, You Mu shook his head. It didn't matter where he was. He had been under surveillance and control for so many years. Once he was freed, he would carefully plan and settle the new and old grudges.

He is You Mu, but he is himself, not a puppet to be manipulated by others.

"Okay, if you have any problems, you can still come to me, just like last time, I will always remember it." Seeing that the other party had made up his mind, Jin Jisi said no more.

When she stood up to leave, Jinjisi expressed the compliment that she had not been able to express before the last farewell:

"You look your most handsome in this outfit."

Not long after Jin Jisi left the room, another guest arrived. You Mu was glad that he had already eaten most of the meal while chatting with Jin Jisi, otherwise he might not be able to fill his stomach with this meal.

Unlike what You Mu had expected, Governor Huo stood in front of the French window with his back to him. His expression showed no emotion and he did not reveal his purpose.

The atmosphere in the room was a little stagnant. The other party was silent, and You Mu did not ask. He just heated up the tea and asked Governor Huo if he wanted a drink.

When called, Governor Huo moved, turned around and sat opposite You Mu. He picked up the tea and drank it slowly, staring at You Mu for a long time.

"...My son, he can only have you." Putting down the cup, Governor Huo suddenly spoke. His words were not harsh, but carried a hint of helplessness.

No matter how harshly he spoke to Huo Qi, in private, Governor Huo was still a father, and there is no father who doesn't love his children.

On that day, he was worried that Huo Qi would be hurt by his feelings, so he intervened once, but obviously, the effect was not ideal. Since he couldn't stop him, he could only let him do what he wanted. He only hoped that the result this time would not hurt Huo Qi's heart again.

"I don't want to embarrass him because of my strong suppression, nor do I want to see him continue to be decadent. With you here, he has indeed regained his spirits."

Governor Huo saw the changes in Huo Qi, and because he saw it clearly, he realized that the attitude of the young man in front of him was the key to influencing Huo Qi.

"Be nicer to him. This is not an order from your superior. I'm just a father who wants to see his son happy." Governor Huo sighed with some disappointment.

Huo Qi's mother passed away early, and he was busy with state affairs during those years. Perhaps because he neglected too much, the father and son would have endless arguments whenever they were together.

He is not a qualified father, but he also hopes that his children can get what they want.

Without waiting for You Mu to say anything, Governor Huo stood up and left.

You Mu was somewhat surprised by Governor Huo's reaction.

He thought the other party hated him. After all, because of him, Huo Qi lost his bright future and ended up in Tumi City, where he lived in obscurity for three years.

It was also because he knew that Governor Huo hated him, so the plan implemented with the help of the other party would proceed smoothly.

You Mu originally thought that after returning to the Federation, Huo Qi would be caught between himself and Governor Huo and would have a headache for some time.

But he seemed to underestimate a father's love and tolerance.