Sky-cracking Rider

Oh my gosh!

The ID card is real, the photo is accurate, but the birthdate is nearly forty years older than Chen Fei. This little lady is at least 60+.

Could this be even rarer than frozen age, the legendary eternal youth?

With a little white and tender face, wearing a stylish straw hat that covers her shoulder-length short hair, and a couple of decorated braids, a simple flowered grid dress, and sparkling gemstone beads hanging from her wrist. She looks exactly like a ten-year-old girl, and no one would ever associate her with a woman in her sixties.

But as the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover. In the circle of supernatural power users, there's no such thing as "impossible."

Chen Fei cautiously asked, "Are you an Ability User?"

The supernatural powers on the Blue Star are so diverse that even the Elemental Series classification from Cangqiong Star isn't enough. If someone possesses a Special Ability like "Eternal Youth" or "Rejuvenation," it's not entirely impossible.

Those who come to the Observer Camp are mostly Ability Users, besides researchers. A truly ordinary little girl wouldn't have the chance to come here.

The "little girl," who is in fact over sixty, responded calmly, "S-Class!"

Throwing out the title like that caught Chen Xiao'er completely off guard -.-!

Paying respects to the boss!!!

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An S-Class powerhouse could flick a small fry like Chen Fei out of the Solar System with a light tap.

S-Class Special Ability rating is a boundary. In reality, there are differences even among S-Class, but every S-Class Ability User's Psi Skill surpasses mortal imagination, thus is called limitless. Any one of them in ancient times would be a deity walking among humans. Who's to say that the deities in mythologies weren't just humans who awakened their special abilities? The thought alone is terrifying.

The entire Blue Star Civilization has fewer S-Class Ability Users than there are Heavenly Orders among the ability users system of Cangqiong Star. Since the awakening of the first Ability User on Blue Star, in over thirty years, there have been no more than fifty. Each one is the strategic core of their sovereignty and rarely leaves their homeland.

It's no small matter for an S-Class Ability User to suddenly appear at the Observer Camp.

"Greetings, Boss!"

Chen Fei immediately switched to a bootlicking, obsequious posture, completely altering his demeanor. Calling her granny or old lady would likely get him beaten up. Boss seemed a more appropriate and safer address.

This seemingly little girl boss not only is an S-Class Ability User but also a compatriot. Chen Fei must show enough respect; otherwise, he'd be exiled to the outer Solar System and wouldn't find King Yama to complain to because, well, he's out of service zone!

Having been under the protection of a boss before, he didn't mind another round.

The S-Class Ability User who looked like a ten-year-old girl, Yan Ling, nodded approvingly at Chen Xiao'er's dutiful behavior.

"Hmm, a promising young one!"

This demeanor was indeed entirely different from that of an ordinary little girl.

It's not inappropriate for a young man in his twenties to be called a "promising young one" by an elder in her sixties.

Chen Fei cautiously asked, "Is there anything the boss needs?"

If she sought him out, there must be a reason; usually, a mere B-Class Ability User like him wouldn't even get the chance to meet an S-Class.

"Nothing much, just heard there was a remarkable ability user from my homeland, so I came to take a look."

S-Class Ability User Yan Ling didn't show the slightest interest in favoring Chen Fei, as if she really just came to take a look without any other intentions.

"It's just an ordinary psi skill, nothing special."

Chen Fei modestly lowered himself throughout.

As a B-Class Ability User, he wouldn't dare to brag in front of an S-Class since any attempt would just make him look like a fool. Better to be honest; it might leave a good impression.

Yan Ling seriously said, "Do not belittle yourself. Your psi skill is quite rare and can be a source of pride."

Being able to manipulate an airship with bare hands, there was indeed no one else on Blue Star. Such a wild skill!

If not for the fact that Chen Fei's psi skill was practically made for war, he'd probably end up in a factory screwing bolts. If he couldn't fight in wars, then at least he could work a job; the capitalists would never let go of any productive tool person.

"Really? I'm so happy to hear that."

Chen Fei felt flattered; this was praise from an S-Class Ability User, more than enough to brag about for a year.

He wouldn't dare to ask what series of abilities the opposite belonged to. Asking would equal touching a sovereignty secret, and you'd end up stepping on a sewing machine all day and picking up soap at night in prison if you asked too much.

"Is that countdown sign of yours... reliable?"

The supposedly ten-year-old appearance of Yan Ling pointed at Chen Fei's countdown sign, which was quite noticeable in the camp, even serving as a public clock for many.

"It's about 90% reliable, with a margin of error within ±5 days."

In the "Apocalyptic Prophecy," the first phase cycle of the "Wormhole Cloud" is around 30 days. Considering the shortest and longest months with a difference of three days, a ±5-day margin covers a ten-day error, which is quite accommodating.

"It better be!"

Yan Ling nodded.

"Eh? Is the boss worried about something?"

Chen Fei keenly sensed there was more to her words.

"No need to call me boss, just call me Yan Ling."

Yan Ling waved her hand and continued, "Yes, I'm worried. Worried the Parasitic Species won't show up!"

"Awesome!"

Chen Fei immediately gave a thumbs-up, playing along with the flattery.

"Haha!"

Yan Ling showed a pleased expression.

Chen Xiao'er was relieved his flattery hadn't hit the mark wrong, or he'd be risking exile to the Asteroid Belt or beyond.

"Well, you get busy, I still have work to do."

Knowing that serving a boss is like serving a tiger, Chen Fei decided to call it done while it was good; overstepping would only backfire.

"Wait!"

Yan Ling suddenly stopped him.

"???"

Chen Fei was puzzled. Wasn't he about to hug another major backer?

"From now on, I'll be responsible for guiding your work."

Yan Ling was not making random chat.

"Huh?"

Chen Fei was still full of questions. Boss, what in the world would need your guidance in my work?

He had planned to go fishing — real fishing.

The pit outside the camp had been accumulating more water day by day, streams and underground springs converging, and fish had found their way in, quite a number of them, big ones, too. A new aquatic wetland ecosystem was forming.

The tropical rainy season was near, the gathered fish would only increase in species and numbers.

In this great weather (tropical high of 33°C, sunny, 55% humidity), how could one resist a few drinks of cold beer with grilled fish?

Yan Ling waggled her fair fingers and said seriously, "That's right, guiding your work!"

"Got it, Boss!"

"Don't call me Boss!"

"Okay, Boss!"

"Can I hit you?"

"No, Yan Ling!"

"Keep it that way!"

"Thank you, Yan Ling. Do you know how to clean fish?"

"???"

...

"Nom... nom..."

Her small mouth chewing, holding a half-meter long grilled fish, her mouth full of juices.

The African fish were so easy. Chen Fei just put his hand in the water, and a big fish approached. Grabbing its gills, he easily lifted it ashore. What he thought would take effort turned out to be like picking up seven or eight big ones, the longest three feet, scales as big as a Star Yuan's penny, the texture enough to file nails.

Gutting and scaling on site, marinating with wine, salt, and spices, lighting a bonfire, inserting roasting skewers, and coating with oil — soon, they grilled with a fragrant aroma.

As Chen Fei and Yan Ling enjoyed their grilled fish feast, Miyoshi Xuesen showed up following the scent.

"Namo Amitābha, such sin, 'Rookie,' eating alone without inviting this poor monk, slurp!"

The monk, appearing compassionate and solemn, chastised Chen Xiao'er for harming living beings while he was briefly away, with tears of compassion streaming down his face.

Chen Fei was used to his hypocritical ways, picked a roasting skewer beside the fire as a signal.

"Do you want? I saved it for you! If not, I'll let someone else eat it!"

He glanced aside, the ten-year-old appearance of Yan Ling gnawing away happily.

"Who says this monk doesn't want? Once it's grilled, it shouldn't be wasted, that's for the Hungry Ghosts."

Miyoshi Xuesen immediately stepped forward, snatched the skewer, sat down, and recited a Buddhist chant.

Sin, sin!

Took a bite!

Good, good!

You offered your flesh willingly, let this poor monk bless you, in next life may you reincarnate bigger and tastier fish.

This monk comes up with the most outrageous yet reasonable explanations.

A few bites and half the fish was gone, he popped open a cold beer, gulped it down, crushed the empty can. Only then, satisfied, he exhaled deeply.

"In return for this grilled fish and beer, I bring you news."

"What news?"

Chen Fei grabbed two more beers, tossing one to the monk.

"Heard an S-Class Ability User is coming. If you could befriend them… Eh? Who is this adorable little girl? Whose baby is she? Can you tell uncle your name? Uncle will take you to see the goldfish."

Miyoshi Xuesen, while speaking, suddenly set his sight on the girl by Chen Fei's side, showing great surprise.

Just like Chen Xiao'er, surprised to see a little girl here, a place unsuitable for children.

The "little girl" didn't look up, just pointed at the nearby water.

"Baldy, attention, left turn, into the water, catch fish!"

"Eh eh eh eh!~~"

With a shout, Miyoshi Xuesen stood straight, the half-eaten fish and beer dropped, and like a marionette, he walked straight into the water, splashing about.

"Hey, hey, I can't swim! Help, help..."