The next day.
After receiving permission to go home, everyone got up early.
After breakfast, they were all ready to depart.
At the tarmac, a jet plane was ready, and Han Lang and a few others were saying their final goodbyes to Song Heguo and the others.
"Remember! You only have a half-month holiday this time. If anyone dares to delay their return, even if your contributions are immense, I will be impartial! Hehe..."
Song Heguo's words were not that serious, as if he were joking with everyone.
However, Han Lang and the others did not take it lightly and immediately responded.
"Commander, rest assured, in half a month, we will return on time. It will not affect our respective duties!"
Song Heguo nodded with satisfaction, then walked directly to Han Lang and took out something that looked like a walkie-talkie from his pocket.
"This is the secret line communicator of the First Army of the Special Special Forces. I'll teach you how to use it now! Han Lang, with this in hand, you will have an extra responsibility on your shoulders. Remember!"
Song Heguo's earnest words surprised Han Lang a little.
"Commander Song, can't you give this to me after I officially take office? It's a bit too early now, isn't it?"
Song Heguo immediately retorted.
"Hey. This is different. To put it simply, the secret line communicator is a privilege. With it, you can mobilize your troops without my approval. If you encounter any trouble on your way back and need help, remember, the Special Special Forces will always be your strong backing!"
Han Lang understood Song Heguo's intentions after hearing this.
He was assigning him a mission.
There was a secret base of an XS-class esper hidden within the Xia Kingdom. On his way back to Xingcheng, he wanted Han Lang to secretly conduct an investigation of Xingcheng.
Since it was an investigation, it was inevitable that a blind cat might stumble upon a dead mouse. At that time, Han Lang could directly bypass Song Heguo and mobilize troops to clean up the mess.
Although it was not explicitly stated, Han Lang understood the deeper meaning.
He could jokingly say.
"I understand what Commander Song means. However, if I get bullied on the way, can I mobilize troops for personal matters?"
Song Heguo was amused and laughed heartily.
"You, a cultivator whose strength is already comparable to the late Nascent Soul stage, can still be bullied within the Xia Kingdom? If you are truly bullied, I grant you permission to mobilize troops to vent your anger! Haha..."
Han Lang also laughed along.
After receiving the secret line communicator, Han Lang seriously saluted Song Heguo to show his understanding.
"Yes! Have a safe journey!"
With the blessings of Song Heguo, Liu Xiaoxiao, and Dan Nan, Han Lang and the others boarded the plane back home.
Along the way, Ma Long was extremely excited.
"I can finally go home. It's been three years, I wonder how much taller Tongtong has grown?"
"Hey!" Tang Qin sneered. "Kids grow up fast. I bet she might not even recognize you as her cheap dad now!"
Ma Long knew Tang Qin was teasing him, but he was concerned about Tongtong, so he retorted with a smile.
"Get lost!"
After a round of jokes, Tang Geng then asked everyone seriously.
"What are your plans when you get back? Want to come to Xingcheng and hang out when you have time?"
Ma Long immediately refused.
"What's so fun about Xingcheng? I haven't been home for three years, so of course, I'll spend more time with my family. If you miss us, you can come to Leyao yourself. After all, you live with Mr. Xiao and Tang Qin!"
Before Tang Geng could answer with a smile, Tang Qin started teasing Ma Long again.
"I think you can't hold it in after three years. You just want to be with Sister Wang Fang all day, right?"
Ma Long glanced at Tang Qin and did not deny it.
"So what? You don't allow it. Wang Fang is so beautiful, of course, I want to stick with her. Forget fifteen days, even fifteen years, I can stick with her!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, fifteen years! Can your kidneys handle it?"
The sudden suggestive remark caught Ma Long off guard.
He playfully hit Tang Qin lightly.
"You little girl, aren't you ashamed! But I'm a late Golden Core cultivator now, so even fifteen years, I can handle it. As for you, you can only envy me! Besides, don't just talk about me, Mr. Xiao and Miss Luo's relationship is even deeper. I bet he won't want to get out of bed for the entire fifteen days! Haha..."
Han Lang's face immediately stiffened upon hearing this.
"Tsk, what are you talking about, Brother Ma! Xiao Ying and I are not married yet! Before that, I won't do anything so unsanitary!"
Tang Qin also chimed in.
"Exactly! Do you think everyone is like you! An animal that thinks with its lower body!"
Ma Long was unhappy hearing this.
"Hey, Tang Qin. It's fine if Mr. Xiao says that about me. But what right do you have to say that, you single dog! I'm telling you, you don't have one, but if you did, you'd probably be even better than me! Women are much more lustful than men!"
Tang Qin was unconvinced.
"Scram! I am pure and chaste, do you think I'm like your Sister Wang Fang? Hehe..."
Ma Long was even more disdainful.
"Don't believe me? How about you try it? Look, Zhao Wu is also single, you two could make a pair?"
Zhao Wu's face instantly turned red upon hearing this.
But Tang Qin sneered dismissively.
"Tch! Forget it. Don't you know Zhao Wu? He looks gentle and refined, and elegant, but he's actually a simpleton. I don't want to be with him! If I want to try, I should try with someone humorous like Han Lang!"
After speaking, Tang Qin even teased Han Lang.
Instantly, Han Lang got goosebumps.
Zhao Wu, also unconvinced, was about to step forward to say something, but Ma Long beat him to it.
"Hehe, this idea of yours is not bad either! Your father once said that he wanted Mr. Xiao to take you and Senior Cao together. Unfortunately, Miss Cao is already with Han Kang. You still have a chance. Go for it!"
Tang Qin did not refute, and Han Lang indeed glared at Ma Long fiercely.
"Brother Ma, watch your words! If you talk nonsense, I'll have you court-martialed!"
Hearing the word "court-martial," Ma Long immediately surrendered.
"No, no. I know I was wrong. I won't say it anymore, won't say it anymore. It's better for you to understand these things yourselves! Hehe..."
Seeing that he was still teasing, Han Lang wished he could slap him hard on the back of his head.
Fortunately, Tang Qin spoke up at this time.
"Alright. You stop talking too. Han Lang's face is already red. Besides, even if I'm not good, I wouldn't share a husband with someone else, would I? With Han Lang like this, can he satisfy two at the same time?"
Seeing that Tang Qin's words were becoming more and more inappropriate, Han Lang knew he couldn't win against the two of them. He immediately poured himself a cup of coffee and moved away.
"Hmph! If I can't deal with you, I'll avoid you, okay?"