Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

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They could only regretfully turn their attention to Himeko, seemingly ignoring the choice offered by the Black Tower.

If Xing is the kind of person who wants to give up now, she might actually agree to the Black Tower experiment request.

Unfortunately, all she can think about right now is following that big fox, Xi Lan.

"Could you give me some time to think? Let me wander around the space station," Xing simply stated her request.

Himeko, being understanding, agreed.

Black Tower simply crossed his arms and watched Xing's departing figure before turning his gaze to Xi Lan, who was standing to the side.

Xi Lan, who was explaining something to herself, seemed to sense the Black Tower's gaze.

I still managed to give a friendly smile and say hello.

"Miss Himeko, if possible, I would like Hoshi to ride on the Starry Sky Train."

"I can agree to this, but you know that child wants to go with you, right?"

Himeko smiled, looking at Yuran, who was somewhat disheveled.

Seemingly struck by something, Xi Lan only managed a forced smile after Xing left.

"She can't come with me."

"I can't let Xing limit her future to just being by my side."

Regardless, as a former Star Core Hunter, she will undoubtedly face many challenges in the future.

Especially Kafka, who appears here...

For some reason, Xi Lan always felt that these guys were playing some very dangerous games, and that she herself had become a pawn in their destiny.

"It's better to make things clear then," Himeko reliably offered Yuran her advice: "What you consider good advice might be influenced by your own perspective when applied to Hoshi."

"...If you have time," she said, forcing a smile, "I still have some things to finish here, so I'll trouble you to take care of Xing for a while."

As if remembering something, Yulan spoke up: "If Miss Himeko and the Starry Sky Train need anything, I will do my best to help."

The terminal in her mouth started ringing again, as if urging Xi Lan on.

She could only manage a slight bow to Himeko before quickly leaving the cabin.

Only Himeko and Black Tower remained, staring at each other.

"She says she doesn't care, but she seems to care a lot." Himeko watched Yuran's departing figure.

Although she could sense that there was definitely some connection between Xilan and Xing, who had no memories.

But this evasive manner only makes people more curious.

Black Tower, however, didn't care about these issues and stood beside Himeko, waiting for the creature whose star core had become sentient to return.

With weary steps, Xi Lan answered the communication request again, and the first thing she saw was Ms. Emerald's beautiful face.

She pursed her lips; she had laughed so much today that she couldn't muster any energy left.

"Lady Emerald".

She seemed to have spent about an hour investigating the little gray-haired boy's information.

How did my little fox end up like this?

Emerald frowned slightly, looking at the fox with the wound on its face, but ultimately chose not to utter any harsh words.

"...I've already sent someone to the Black Tower Space Station to bring you back."

She softened her tone: "Why don't you stay by my side and rest for a while?"

The tone, which sounded like it was being coaxed to a child, made Xi Lan pause for a moment.

Then he looked at the jade on the other side of the communication session.

The grievances in her heart were almost overflowing, but she couldn't show her emotions in public, so she could only force herself to hold them back.

"it is good..."

The pair of fox ears on its head were drooping, clearly indicating that it was in a very bad mood.

Although Xi Lan looks like a caring older sister right now.

In reality, Xi Lan was considered a child among fox-people who lived for hundreds of years. At this moment, she reluctantly agreed to return to Lady Emerald's side.

"Good boy, come back and tell me everything that happened while you were away, okay?"

Seeing Xi Lan looking noticeably more listless, a hint of heartache flashed in Emerald's eyes.

If my little fox were always by my side, would I avoid all those unpleasant things?

Tsk. Those wicked Star Core Hunters.

At least through their own information channels, they learned that the Star Core Hunters were also one of the culprits behind the invasion of the Black Tower space station.

Judging from Xi Lan's appearance, it's clear they've met before.

But how exactly they met, and all the other details, will probably only be known when Xilan returns.

.....

Perhaps there's no need to ask.

After all, there were also people who took the initiative to come to her and 'tell' her what had happened.

After gently comforting her aggrieved little fox for a while, she hung up the call, closed her eyes, and readjusted her emotions.

Her slender fingers were tapping the table, indicating that its owner was in a state of agitation.

On the desk that was originally for office use, there was now another personal terminal.

However, the screen on the terminal was showing a 'kind' purple-haired woman facing the camera, her eyes filled with tender affection as she gazed at the sleeping fox.

Then, little by little, while the camera was recording, she personally imprinted Kafka's unique mark on Xi Lan's fair and clean face.

.....

Ha ha.

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Chapter Sixty-Nine: Good Things Come in Pairs?

"Sister Xilan, Sister Xilan? Are you alright over there? Do you need me to come over and pick you up now? You haven't rested here in ages!"

Lying on the bed in the lounge, having taken off her many tattered clothes, Xi Lan, finally getting a chance to rest, looked at Yelena on the other side of the terminal.

Perhaps she should be called Director Toppa.

However, due to the other party's strong insistence, it eventually came down to calling her by her name when they were together.

The little guy who used to be so thin and small in her eyes has long since become a mature adult.

However, his concern for her remained the same as before, and she still acted like a child, acting spoiled in front of him.

"I'm fine here. Ms. Emerald sent someone to pick me up." Xi Lan smiled, reassuring her, "And I remember you were still on a business trip, right? Little Yelena, is your work alright?"

"The finishing touches are complete, and there's nothing else I need to do."

"I still want to stay by Xilan's side." Toppa kneaded the piggy bank in his arms, looking at the somewhat tired-looking big fox on the terminal screen, the worry in his eyes genuine: "Are you really alright?"

"Of course it's alright, don't worry, little Yelena. I'll be taking a break from Lady Emerald's place for a while. If you miss me, come visit me here. Or if I have time, I can go to your and Sand Gold's place for a stroll to relax." Xi Lan gently comforted Topa on the other end of the terminal, just like a caring older sister.

"That's settled then! Sister Xilan! I'll go make an appointment with Ms. Emerald right away!"

Toppa seemed to be very happy.

But an appointment...?

Never mind, perhaps there's some little secret between Lady Emerald and Little Yelena that she doesn't know about.

Since the two of them didn't really want to talk about it, Xi Lan wouldn't take the initiative to find out.

However... she knew that the Stonehearts had a large network of connections, but she didn't expect them to find out about the Black Tower space station being invaded so quickly.

Within just half an hour of the space station landing event ending, Xi Lan had attracted the attention of Emerald, Sand Gold, and Toppa.

If possible... I'd like to rest for a while.

I wonder if Xing has made a choice yet?

After chatting absentmindedly with Toppa for a while, Xi Lan finally ended the call and lay lazily on the bed.

The card that carried that person's scent was still on the bedside table.

...Should we pretend nothing happened in front of Lady Emerald?

Or should we just honestly admit it?

These issues are not very important for the time being.

Xi Lan was temporarily unable to sleep, but lowered her eyelashes to slightly conceal the thoughts in her eyes.

The question is, does she need to add the number on the card?

Do I really have to do this?

Hesitant, Xi Lan touched the wound on her shoulder that was throbbing with pain.