Xu Chen put the Golden Toad into her storage bracelet, and together with Qingyin, she went to the study room in the Star Time Palace.
"Qingyin, do we have any pens and paper here?"
"Oh? Yes, we do," Qingyin replied.
Qingyin ordered a servant to bring brushes and white paper. Xu Chen asked the servant to leave, and as Xu Chen looked at the white paper, she thought for a moment. She drew the silhouette of a long-haired female warrior with flowing hair, adorned with beautiful patterns.
"What is this..." Qingyin looked at the drawing with some confusion, "This girl is just a silhouette, but she looks somewhat like me, yet not quite. She also seems a bit like Sister Star Dance, but with the princess-like air of Izayoi. I just can't understand. Who did you draw? And why did you suddenly feel inspired to draw this?"
"Hehe, Qingyin, your intuition is indeed sharp. I drew a symbol, and while drawing it, I infused it with my longing for you, for Izayoi, for Sister Star Dance, and all of our sisters. So, it carries the essence of each of them!" Xu Chen smiled.
"Hehe, Xu Chen, you were always good at drawing, but now, with the infusion of your thoughts, your drawings have become simple yet vivid! You're amazing! But why did you draw this now, during this crisis?" Qingyin chuckled.
Xu Chen looked at Qingyin and said, "This drawing carries my longing for you and our sisters, and also represents my determination during this uncertain and dangerous time. Although I am now in a female body, and you are the only one by my side, I solemnly swear to myself once again that I will rescue all our sisters! This drawing expresses my resolve! I announce here that I will rebuild The Mercenaries of the Wind in this ancient chaos, and this drawing will be the emblem of The Mercenaries of the Wind!"
"Ah! I see now! Indeed, there is nothing more suitable for the emblem of The Mercenaries of the Wind than a girl with long hair flying in the wind, embodying the traits of our sisters! I think it's excellent! Xu Chen, I'm happy to see your ambition!" Qingyin smiled.
Suddenly, Qingyin walked up to Xu Chen and kneeled down in front of her. "Commander, please allow me to bow to you!" she said.
"Hehe." Although Xu Chen respected Qingyin greatly, seeing the tall and beautiful woman kneel before her couldn't help but bring a sense of satisfaction. "Qingyin, now you are my only member and partner. However, lately, I have been considering the future and structure of the mercenary group. I realized that I relied too much on the decisions of our sisters and lacked my own opinions. While it appeared to be an expression of affection for our sisters, it actually created difficulties for our entire operation. A team cannot exist solely on emotions without clear authority, discipline, and goals. It shouldn't only aim for a happy life with our sisters but also be constantly targeted by villains. Although we are incredibly brave, we have always been passively responding to different enemies. All of this is because of my lack of assertiveness. Qingyin, even though we have a deep bond, I believe that in the matters of the mercenary group, we need clear authority and responsibilities. Emotions are emotions, and duties are duties! From now on, The Mercenaries of the Wind will no longer be just a loose and empty title, but a powerful team with clear authority, goals, and strict rules!"
Xu Chen declared with determination, and her appearance as a girl couldn't diminish the radiance in her eyes.
Qingyin continued to kneel on the ground, listening to Xu Chen's words. A hint of joy and an unprecedented sense of relief appeared in her eyes. "Xu Chen, you have truly grown up! I, Water Night Clear Sound, may be talented in martial arts, but I am ignorant when it comes to managing a group and strategic direction. Xu Chen, my Commander, if you are willing to shoulder such a heavy burden, I will fully support you! How do you want me to act? I will do as you say!"
"Hehe, Qingyin, indeed, while you excel in cultivation and combat, you are not skilled in managing a team. I appoint you as the captain of my personal guard! Stay by my side at all times! What do you think?" Xu Chen looked at Qingyin and said.
"Understood! My Commander!" Qingyin happily and wholeheartedly accepted."Alright, Qingyin, you can get up now!"
"Mmm!"
"By the way, Qingyin, I'm thinking of turning this design into a flag!"
"Hehe, leave that to me!" Qingyin laughed, "Although I don't do embroidery often, my hands that hold a sword are equally skilled with a needle!"
"Qingyin, with your agility, I have no doubt that you can do a great job!"
"Mmm! Watch me! Although this might not be my area of expertise, I am currently the only one in the mercenary group who can handle this task!" Qingyin took the drawing and instructed a servant to fetch the best silk fabric and threads from the warehouse. She then went back to her room to embroider the flag for the mercenary group.
