Chapter 1100: National Treasure Rabbit! (Bonus Chapter)
Just as Jiangnan was wondering what was going on, he saw several microphones heading straight for his mouth!
He quickly dodged.
The reporters were going all out just to get an interview with Jiangnan!
After all, Jiangnan was the hot topic, the traffic magnet right now.
As an old friend, Hu Shuo naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity, pushing through the crowd to dominate!
He shouted loudly.
(Oᵒ̌口ᵒ̌)つ "Nan Shen, during this Western Frontier crisis, you played a decisive role!"
"You also received recognition and praise from the Chief Commander. Is there anything you'd like to say to the national audience?"
Jiangnan was taken aback, pointing at the camera: "Is this live?"
Hu Shuo nodded, full of anticipation.
(∗❛ั◡❛ั) "Live broadcast!"
Could Nan Shen be about to pull off another stunt?
Jiangnan's expression turned solemn.
"Actually, I didn't do much. The stability of the Western Frontier isn't just my achievement; it's the result of the collective efforts of all Spirit Martial Forces."
"Every open spirit ruin was carved out with blood by Dragon Abyss Dark Night, some teams only returning with their emblem."
"In the Mist Swamp Forbidden Zone, knowing they'd be mutated, tens of thousands of soldiers held the line! Standing guard even when their bodies were completely eroded by spores..."
"When clearing spirit beasts, they fought for over ten days without rest, so exhausted they'd fall asleep standing up."
All the reporters were stunned, never expecting Jiangnan to say something like this.
Jiangnan took a deep breath. "I, Jiangnan, have never been a hero. I just did what I had to do!"
"Those names carved on the stone tablet at the Western Frontier Outpost Base—they are the real heroes!"
"I'm grateful to come back and see peace and stability here. The efforts of my brothers weren't in vain."
Hu Shuo stared blankly at Jiangnan. During the last interview, Jiangnan was still quite playful, even a bit mischievous.
But how long had it been? He could clearly feel Jiangnan's growth.
It wasn't just a little—it was so much that Hu Shuo almost felt a split personality illusion.
"I'm sure they'd be comforted to see this peaceful era, right?"
Jiangnan smiled. "They would. I want to tell everyone to cherish this hard-won peace!"
"Show more tolerance to the soldiers. At train stations or airports, if you see soldiers standing in formation, let them sit for a while—they might have been standing guard for a whole day and night!"
"In hospitals, if you see soldiers waiting in line, let them go first. Military personnel have priority, because in the most dangerous times, they're also at the front!"
"They're all ordinary people, but in their most youthful and beautiful years, they chose to guard the territory, protect the country."
At this, everyone present felt goosebumps rising from their spines to their heads for no reason.
Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao looked at Jiangnan, their eyes full of tenderness.
Jiangnan grinned. "Finally! Please trust Hua Xia! Even though this era is crazy and the future is unpredictable!"
"Never give up hope! Because behind you stands an unbeatable Spirit Martial Force! A powerful motherland!"
At this moment, the live-stream comments flooded the screen.
"Ahhh~ This is Nan Shen! When unreliable, he stuns you to the point of scalp numbness; when serious, the whole person is shining!"
"During the Sunny City incident, when I saw Nan Shen arrive, I knew everything would be fine. He has this magical power that brings peace of mind."
"Damn, this southern man is too captivating. No matter how many times I restart, I'll still be his fan!"
"True strength isn't about how powerful you are, but about being willing to shoulder the responsibility."
From afar, Di Rui smiled with satisfaction. Jiangnan had really grown.
Hu Shuo's eyes were slightly red, grinning.
(☍◡⁰。) "You made big sister cry. You really got a way with words."
"Now your rank has rushed to Platinum Nine, and Diamond rank is just around the corner! You've kept the title of World's Strongest Platinum all the way to now."
"I wonder if you'll continue to challenge the title of World's Strongest Diamond?"
Jiangnan spread his hands.
ʅ(･´‸･｀)ʃ "Isn't that like my pants catching fire? Inevitable?"
As soon as he said this, Di Rui burst out laughing.
Pfft~ꉂꉂ(˃᷄ε˂᷅◟)
Damn, that's it for "inevitable"? Just when we thought you were reliable, you slip up!
It's live broadcast! Could you at least watch your image a little?
You're the Young Commander!
Hu Shuo's mouth twitched. "Don't just throw out idioms randomly! Or we might not be able to keep broadcasting!"
[From Hu Shuo's resentment value +666.]
"You... you're still that confident, huh? By the way, what's the deal with that floating island you pulled here? Looks pretty precious, doesn't it?"
Jiangnan grinned. "The island isn't the point. The rabbit treasures on it are the real deal. Little Rabbit Bastard?"
With that, Little Rabbit Bastard instantly teleported into Jiangnan's arms, nuzzling affectionately.
The reporters collectively gasped, creating negative pressure.
"Shhh~ Is this... a space-type spirit beast?"
Jiangnan chuckled, reaching his hand into Little Rabbit Bastard's pocket.
He pulled out a massive fire god machine cannon, completely out of proportion with the rabbit's size.
Then he stuffed it back in.
"This is a Pocket Rabbit, with a storage space. Now you know why we had to pull the island?"
"After we go back, we plan to breed more. They're a huge treasure!"
The reporters' eyes were about to pop out.
Σ(||›രﾛര‹) Oh wow!
A spirit pet with storage space that can also teleport? Its strategic value speaks for itself!
And which spirit warrior wouldn't want a pet like this?
The live-stream chat exploded.
(ᵒ̴̶̷̥́◡ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀) "Ah~ So cute! I'm melting! I want to raise one!"
"If we could actually own one, alternate dimensions wouldn't be exclusive to space-type abilities anymore!"
"Is Nan Shen about to start an era of universal spirit pets? The Pocket Rabbit's utility is unmatched!"
(〃ﾉωﾉ) "The most important thing is cuteness! So fluffy! Love it!"
Di Rui was all smiles. "Pocket Rabbit, huh? Full of surprises."
Yang Jian, however, looked troubled. "The application of Pocket Rabbits in the Tiger Hunting Army shows terrifying potential and huge strategic significance."
"It was impossible to keep this under wraps anyway. Now every country is eyeing them greedily. This is bound to cause some trouble."
The Pocket Rabbit had become a hot commodity everyone wanted.
Di Rui stood with his hands behind his back. "As time goes on, the Pocket Rabbit population will inevitably grow and multiply. The era of universal spirit pets isn't far off."
"Other countries will find ways to get them eventually. A treasure can be kept in your pocket, but not for long. For now, we can't let it leak out."
"Let's make the Pocket Rabbit a national treasure. I'll draft a document later."
Giant Panda: C(՞｡◉㉨◉｡՞)???
Hear there's a rabbit trying to compete for my favor?
Hu Shuo and the others looked envious. "Can... can we go see the floating island?"
Jiangnan generously replied, "Of course!"
With that, he threw out a Void Chain, teleporting the group onto the floating island.
About half an hour had passed. By now, Third Brother's grass should have grown back, right?
But as soon as they got on the island, they saw seven or eight hundred Pocket Rabbits frantically teleporting and beating up Zhang San.
Even though the grass had grown back, they were still beating him.
Don't ask why—they just liked beating him.
The reporters' eyes widened in horror at the Pocket Rabbits ganging up on Zhang San.
Could... could these little guys be this brutal?
Jiangnan shuddered.
Damn! How could I forget this?
There were no people on the island, but there were rabbits!
Thank goodness Sister Ningning didn't come to join the fun, or Third Brother would be dead by now!
Zhang San was swollen to three times his normal size, but he was fiercely protecting the badge on his chest.
(#)༎ຶД༎ຶ(#) Ah~
Like Wang Yousheng's "wronged" GIF!
A stark contrast to before.
You can hit me, but don't you dare touch my little medal! I traded half my life for this!
Jiangnan quickly pulled Zhang San out and teleported to find Li Si.
When Li Si saw Zhang San beaten to a pulp, he was overjoyed!
Full of excitement.
(⁎˃ꇴ˂) "Nan Shen is the best! You think of your bros when there's fun stuff!"
He immediately transferred Zhang San's injuries to himself, trembling with excitement.
Jiangnan's eye twitched. Better stay away from these freaks. This kind of stuff is contagious!
He teleported back to the island, and saw the rabbits looking disappointed, as if their favorite toy had been taken away.
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Jiangnan quickly scolded them. "Don't develop bad habits, got it? Only hit when someone tries to hurt you! Otherwise, don't hit!"
The rabbits nodded obediently.
Jiangnan breathed a sigh of relief. If they developed the bad habits of those big-horned cows or white-haired gorillas, he'd be screwed!
Hu Shuo and the others finished filming the rabbits and turned the camera back to Jiangnan.
"Nan Shen! Pioneer Academy has started a new round of enrollment. You're about to become a senior student!"
"Is there anything you'd like to say to the future junior students?"
Jiangnan was taken aback, then widened his eyes.
(งᵒ̌口ᵒ̌)ง "What? The Academy is recruiting new students? How come I didn't know? Is that true?"
Hu Shuo was surprised. "I thought you knew! It's happening around this time."
Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao also got excited—were they about to become senior students?
Come to think of it, they hadn't spent much time at the Academy this semester.
Jiangnan's eyes sparkled with excitement.
(͡°⌣͡°)✧ "Come on! Get them over here fast! I love taking care of junior students!"
(˵ಡ╰╯ಡ˵) "I'll make sure they experience the rich academic atmosphere of Pioneer Academy. Spirit pets and all that can be arranged. I'll be waiting for you at the Academy!"
Jiangnan was elated. This was all business!
Xiao Zhen and Wei Teng already knew him inside out and were hard to trick. Making small money was getting harder and harder.
But new junior students? Fresh and naive?
That would be a sure hit every time!
Thinking about this, Jiangnan was thrilled.
Xiao Yeye was also—
Such an important thing, and he didn't notify me?
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