Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

Today, given that she had performed quite well during this period, her teacher allowed her to come home early to rest.

In short, Xilan is currently in a state of idleness.

What do you want to do?

The ship was surprisingly large, and Xi Lan wasn't particularly interested in risking getting lost to explore it.

Moreover, those fierce-looking guys always seemed to want to say something but held back whenever they saw the collar around their necks.

Xi Lan disliked seeing these people acting this way.

So, during this rare break, she chose to spend her time in this spacious room.

There was only a bed, a bookshelf, a table, and a chair in the room, and nothing else.

I kind of miss the dolls that Kafka and the others bought for me.

At this moment, the little fox, sitting on the edge of the bed, swinging her legs slightly and seemingly lost in thought, had become so bored that she started counting the patterns on the wallpaper.

Normally, this is the time to organize books.

But the child's inherent aversion to studying still exists, even though Xi Lan usually appears well-behaved.

She'd rather daydream than read, especially during this precious time of rest.

After spacing out for a while, she seemed to feel tired and then lay down on the bed, seemingly changing her position to continue spacing out.

Unfortunately, her daze didn't last long, as the sound of the door opening came from her room.

The pair of fox ears on its head twitched.

Although they heard it, they were a step too slow to get up.

When Lady Emerald had fully entered, Xi Lan looked up at her while still slightly standing up.

"Lady Jade?"

Why did she come?

Xi Lan, whose mind was full of questions, did not flinch when Emerald reached out to touch the pair of ears on the top of her head.

This lack of evasion successfully pleased the person in front of her; at least from Xi Lan's perspective, the other party seemed quite pleased.

"You, cough cough, is there something you need from me?"

It was clear that the little guy hadn't grasped the knowledge taught in etiquette class yet, but his current demeanor was quite pleasing to Emerald.

"I just came to see you. I'm going to another planet in a few days and I need to take care of other things. I'll be staying here for a while, so I came to ask if you need anything else."

Emerald watched Xi Lan's unconsciously wagging tail and patiently waited for her answer.

"Yes, could I have a doll? Ms. Emerald, I feel uneasy sleeping at night without something to hold."

After much deliberation, Xi Lan finally decided to tell the other person about her insecurities regarding her sleeping arrangements, her attachment to toys, and her lack of security.

Emerald, who had been wandering around here whenever she had time these past few days, did indeed have her arm grabbed and held while she slept when she was observing the little fox.

So without much thought, Jade agreed.

"Okay, someone will bring it to you in a few days."

Xi Lan, who thought she would be rejected, cautiously looked up at the woman in front of her, tilted her head back, and a hint of undisguised joy flashed in her eyes.

Jade, of course, caught this emotion and curled her lips into a smile.

Her other hand slowly moved down from the ears on top of her head, past her eyes, her cheeks, and finally rested on the collar that Xi Lan had taken such good care of.

She smiled, then gestured for Xi Lan to extend her palm.

Although she didn't quite understand why the other party wanted her to do this, Xi Lan still obediently extended her hand.

The next second, as if by magic, she gently placed the last gift left by the Star Core Hunter into the little guy's palm.

That was the last thing Xing gave her, a small trash can pendant.

But why did Ms. Jade return this to me?

The doubts in her heart almost made Xi Lan voice all her questions.

Emerald simply pinched her cheek, lowered her eyes, and looked down at the little child for a while before speaking softly.

"This is a reward for good children."

A small reward.

Isn't this the beginning of taming?

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Chapter Fourteen: My Possessions

For some unknown reason, when Xi Lan first started following Lady Emerald, this seemingly kind and approachable lady always liked to take her around.

Then, at night, I would tell her stories to help her fall asleep.

However, she didn't fall asleep because of the story; rather, it was the jade that gave her a subtle sense of security.

When Xi Lan woke up again, she found that the other person on the bed had long since left, and even the spot where Emerald had been was now cold.

It looks like they left quite a while ago.

If it weren't for the same scent that person still lingering on her, Xi Lan would have thought that the warm embrace she received last night was just a hallucination.

The collar that had been put on her neck at some unknown time is good proof of this.

It was not a dream.

And that is indeed reality.

Looking at the black necklace around her delicate neck in the mirror, with snakeskin patterns faintly visible, her small face was unusually filled with a look of inner turmoil.

As Xi Lan stroked the little thing that served as a declaration of sovereignty, she was somewhat puzzled.

When exactly did this jadeite wear around its neck?

You didn't even notice it while you were sleeping!

And while he was puzzled, the little guy was also a bit shy.

She only ever saw these little things around the necks of pets... Why would Lady Emerald wear one around her own neck?

She didn't understand, but she could only keep it to herself for the time being.

Especially the note on the bedside table, which clearly stated that she was not allowed to take it off, or she would face the consequences...

Recalling what was written on the note, Xi Lan ultimately decided against taking off the collar around her neck, leaving it to remain on.

Normal life is about to begin.

But for Xi Lan, the journey from the room to the instructor's place was probably not so pleasant.

Her original clothes were changed, and a white blazer specially chosen by Emerald, paired with shorts and white over-the-knee socks, was put on the little fox.

Learning from scratch, plus some physical training, is still a bit challenging for a six or seven-year-old child.

However, after each physical training session, the seemingly fierce instructor would give her a relaxing massage, at least ensuring that Xi Lan wouldn't be too tired the next day.

Furthermore, the people Jade recruited were, in a sense, prodigies in their respective fields. While they might not be true geniuses, they were still people that ordinary people couldn't hire.

"Steady your hands! Don't let your legs shake! If you can't even complete basic physical training, how are you going to face what comes next?!"

Xi Lan gritted her teeth, and those negative emotions resurfaced in her mind once again.

If I could, I would just want to stay by Kaffa's and the others' side forever.

Clearly, they were just children raised by Kaffa and the others before...

And now, even being abandoned by Kaffa and the others hasn't lasted more than a week. Why has it turned out like this?

Xi Lan had no idea why that Jade Lady wanted to train her in this way.

They could even just throw her aside, or toss her a debt bill and let this useless brat fend for herself.

What value would I have?

Finally, night fell. Exhausted, Xi Lan lay on the bed, too lazy to even take off her clothes.

Even its usually lively tail had become too lazy to wag, hanging limply on its rump, with only the tip swaying slightly.

However, today wasn't entirely fruitless.

Xi Lan did indeed learn from the other fierce-looking employees where they were.

Knowing that she had been taken away from the planet she had lived on by the Jade Lady, and that she was currently in a state of uncertainty about where she was going, Xi Lan had no idea.

She can only stay by Emerald's side now, with nowhere else to go, and she even has debts to pay.

If possible, Xilan still wants to ask Kafka and the others why they chose not to accept her.

If she continues to become valuable, as Lady Emerald suggested, will it make Kaffa and the others look back?

Thinking about all this is giving me a headache... I'd better stop thinking about it.

The drowsiness that made her sleepy grew stronger and stronger, and along with the physical fatigue, Xi Lan eventually fell into a deep sleep.

The little fox, deep in sleep, naturally didn't notice the sound of her room door being opened.

"Looks like we're late."

Emerald looked at the little one sleeping on the bed and raised an eyebrow in surprise: "You fell asleep like that without even taking your clothes off?"

I really don't know how those Star Core Hunters raise children. How could they let her fall asleep so insecurely?

Although she was thinking about these things, Emerald still walked over and slowly took off Xi Lan's shoes and clothes.

They easily placed the little fox inside the bedding, where she was curled up on the bed, looking pitiful.