"Report, Boss, Vermilion Bird is on a mission to date!" Soul Chaser shouted loudly.
"What?" Billy was puzzled.
"Boss, Eleanor found out that Vermilion Bird was returning to the west territory. She called him this morning and invited him for breakfast." Frostblade explained.
"In that case, things are looking promising." Billy raised an eyebrow.
"When a man has feelings, and a woman has intentions, it can't go wrong!" Azure Dragon chimed in.
"Frostblade, send a message to him, granting him a week of special leave. Let him stay in Earthford for an extra week." Billy instructed.
"Got it!" Frostblade grinned.
"Do we get such treatment when we're in love? How come I haven't experienced this?" Soul Chaser complained loudly.
"Stop making a fuss. Vermilion Bird is genuinely in love!" Azure Fang added.
"Azure Fang, what do you mean? My relationship isn't genuine?" Soul Chaser was not pleased.
"Soul Chaser, why don't you introduce your girlfriend to Boss? As long as he agrees, he'll approve your leave as well." Frostblade chuckled again.
"Um..." Soul Chaser's mouth twitched. "Let's forget about that for now. Maybe next time!"
"Alright, everyone has been busy enough. Let's all head back!" Billy said after taking a sip of tea.
"Go back and focus on your training. I'm giving you all one month to advance one level. Otherwise, I'll have to assist you!"
"Yes, Commander!" The group shivered and quickly responded.
They would rather improve their cultivation on their own than have Billy help them, as it was too painful.
Two hours later, Billy, Casey, and Azure Dragon boarded a plane back to Ozin. Soul Chaser and Azure Fang returned to their respective posts, while Ebony Lord and Frostblade remained in Earthford to handle some post-mission matters.
At noon, Billy and the others walked out of Ozin Airport.
"Boss!" As they reached the exit, Judge and Stout approached them.
Upon arriving, Judge and Stout exchanged greetings with Casey and Azure Dragon.
"Stout, weren't you going to Secret Essences? When did you come back?" Billy asked as they all got into the car.
Before heading to Earthford, Billy had received a call from Stout, saying that he was bringing Josh Frazier back to the place of Secret Essences for treatment. He thought Stout would stay there for a while, but he had returned surprisingly quickly.
" I've been back for two days." Stout grinned again.
"How's Uncle Josh?" Billy inquired.
"He's completely healed!" Stout responded energetically. "And his cultivation has not only recovered but improved. He was a complete Warlord before his injury, and now he's a genuine War Grandmaster!"
"Oh? Impressive! Is it because of your efforts?"
"Not at all!" Stout shook his head.
"Your sister then?" Billy asked.
"Yeah!" Stout nodded vigorously
"My sister found out about Uncle Josh's connection with you and wouldn't let anyone else near him. She took care of him herself." Stout explained.
"She treated him as if she was healing you. She was incredibly attentive!"
"Stout, can't you say something nicer? Do you wish boss hurt?" Azure Dragon scolded him.
"I was just making a comparison."
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