Chapter 140: Departure
Xier carefully held it in his hand and examined it closely.
“This… seems like an ordinary vine?” Xier looked at Shi An’an doubtfully.
Shi An’an nodded with a smile, “Yes, it is indeed an ordinary vine right now.”
“Then just now…”
Xier was very puzzled. During the battle with the star beast just now, this vine was very powerful, feeling even more formidable than cannon fire.
Shi An’an pointed her finger at the vine in Xier’s hand and infused spiritual power into it.
“Take another look.”
Xier lowered his head, pinched the vine, which was hard as iron. He tugged it hard but couldn’t pull it, then pinched it again, leaving no mark at all.
“So powerful!”
Xier exclaimed in amazement as he played with the vine in his hand. It was hard yet soft, truly magical.
Xiu strode over, his eyes dark as he glanced at Xier, then looked at Shi An’an, “How do you feel? Tired?”
Hearing His Highness’s voice, Xier immediately stood straight and saluted, “Your Highness!”
Xiu nodded, looking at Xier, “You commanded well today. Go back and rest properly.”
Hearing His Highness’s praise, Xier was extremely excited, “Yes, Your Highness!”
Xier excitedly returned the vine in his hand to Shi An’an, preparing to go back and rest immediately!
“Give it to me.” Xiu reached out his hand and took the vine over.
Xier happily bounced away.
Shi An’an watched Xier’s figure, then turned to look at Xiu, “It seems they really like hearing you praise them!”
Xiu looked up at Xier’s retreating figure, “Maybe.”
“Then you should say more nice things in the future. It can boost morale!”
“Is that so?”
“Definitely. Look, you just said one sentence, and Xier was so excited. I believe if it were anyone else, they would be just as excited.” Shi An’an smiled as she looked at Xiu.
Xiu stared at Shi An’an, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes, “Alright, I’ll try.”
“That’s right. It should be like that. Although I don’t know anything about leading troops into battle, I know that everyone hopes to receive affirmation and loves to hear words of praise the most…”
“Is that so? Do you like hearing it too?”
“Of course! Who doesn’t love hearing it!”
“You were amazing today too!” Xiu’s words slipped out.
“Ah?” Shi An’an was caught off guard by the praise and blankly looked up at Xiu.
Gentle light flashed in Xiu’s eyes, and his deep voice came from his mouth, “I think you were great today. You cooperated with the Thirteenth Squad to kill so many star beasts, especially the last flame winged beast, taken down cleanly and efficiently. Very impressive!”
Xiu had never praised anyone so smoothly before.
Being earnestly praised by Xiu made Shi An’an feel a bit embarrassed for a moment, her face involuntarily reddening, “Is… is that so? Haha…”
“Tsk tsk, I never expected the Empire’s little Highness, who always has a cold face, to say such praising words. People really can’t be judged by appearances!”
Lin Xi walked over, sneering coldly at Xiu.
Seeing Lin Xi and Shi Anfeng walking over, Xiu immediately withdrew the smile from his face.
Shi Anfeng lowered his head to look at his younger sister, “Were you injured just now?”
“No!” Shi An’an shook her head.
“Mm.” Shi Anfeng breathed a sigh of relief, “Let’s go, we’ll head back.”
“Okay.” Shi An’an obediently followed behind Eldest Brother.
Xiu watched Shi An’an leave, but Lin Xi’s figure blocked his view.
“I advise you, don’t get any ideas about An’an! You should know the current relationship between the Federation and the Empire, especially with your identity—it’s simply impossible!” Lin Xi said through gritted teeth.
Xiu straightened his body, his eyes narrowing slightly, “You’re overthinking it.”
With that, Xiu kept a straight face and left.
Lin Xi watched Xiu’s figure, muttering under his breath, “Whether I’m overthinking it or not doesn’t matter. Anyway, you’re just delusional!”
In order to return to the Federation early to handle matters, Shi Anfeng and the others decided to leave the next day.
After a moment of silence, Xiu agreed and arranged for people to escort them back.
Early the next morning, Shi Anfeng and the other two got up and prepared to leave.
Xiu watched Shi An’an board the starship and disappear from sight, feeling a sense of loss in his heart.
“Beep”
Xiu opened his optical computer and saw it was a message from Shi An’an.
She said she was in the lounge and had left several space buttons there, filled with green plants. She thanked him for lending them the starship and helping them get home…
Seeing this, he looked up at the starship that had already started, his heart aching sourly.
“An’an, pick a room to rest. We can head back soon.” Shi Anfeng said to his younger sister, who was looking out.
Shi An’an withdrew her gaze and looked at her elder brother, her face showing some worry, “Elder Brother, on Star Net…”
“I know.” Shi Anfeng’s face darkened slightly, “Don’t worry, we’ll handle it.”
“Mm, if you need help, I can assist!”
“Good, definitely!”
Nov watched the interaction between the two siblings from the side, sighing inwardly, “Sigh, poor Highness!”
“What are you looking at?” Lin Xi appeared beside Nov at some point.
Nov immediately withdrew his gaze, smiling, “Nothing. Do you need anything else? Before leaving, His Highness ordered me to prepare sufficient supplies. You can tell me if you need anything.”
Lin Xi nodded, eyeing Nov warily, “Alright, got it. Thanks.”
“You’re welcome. You are His Highness’s friend, it’s only right.”
“Friend?” Lin Xi raised an eyebrow and sneered.
Nov ignored Lin Xi and walked toward Shi An’an. Standing before her, he said very respectfully, “Miss An’an, the ore His Highness prepared for you is in the back. Would you like to take a look?”
Hearing about spirit stones, Shi An’an’s eyes lit up, “Sure.”
Nov led Shi An’an to see the spirit stones. Lin Xi, not at ease, followed along.
“Where are you going?”
“Brother Lin” Shi An’an happily looked at Lin Xi, “I’m going to see the spirit stones!”
“Spirit stones?”
“Mm, the ones I bought!”
“Oh, I’ll come take a look too.” Hearing that Shi An’an bought them, Lin Xi felt relieved.
However, when Shi An’an saw the warehouse full of spirit stones, and all the large space buttons filled to capacity, she was somewhat stunned.
So many… one billion star coins probably aren’t enough.
Shi An’an replenished the spirit stones in her own space button, then returned to her room and contacted Xiu.
However, she couldn’t get through no matter what.
With no other choice, she sent Xiu a message saying there were too many spirit stones, the star coins she gave weren’t enough, she didn’t have that many on her right now, so she’d transfer ten billion first, and the rest later.
After waiting a long time with no reply from Xiu, Shi An’an thought maybe he was busy and would reply when he saw it.
Thinking this, Shi An’an sat down and began entering a cultivation state.
At this time, Xiu was alone, having jumped into the black hole.
The black hole matter had to be resolved, but before that, he needed to confirm how many black holes there were and where they all led.
He didn’t bring any subordinates because he knew it was very dangerous—the fewer people, the less risk.
