Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

“You know, Xing, I can’t stay by your side forever. I have a lot of things to do myself.”

No matter what, we can't let down Ms. Emerald's nurturing, so why would we just run off to the Starry Sky Train without saying a word?

If I successfully pay off my debts in the future, I might be able to travel around and wander in the Milky Way.

She stood in front of Xing, trying to make the little raccoon understand that everyone has their own life, and she is no exception.

Xing lowered her head somewhat dejectedly, making it impossible for Xi Lan to see her expression clearly, but she thought with relief:

Perhaps the other party did indeed listen to what I said?

While waiting for a reply, Xi Lan simply placed the books she had bought on the table in the guest room.

But the next second, Xi Lan, who was facing away from her, was suddenly hugged by Xing.

"Just let me hold you for a little while..."

She buried her face in the stars in Xi Lan's hair, speaking in a muffled voice, while the hand holding the other person's waist tightened more and more.

Xi Lan sighed inwardly, letting Xing hug her.

Until those soft, warm lips touched Xi Lan's exposed skin, and slightly sharp teeth rubbed against that soft flesh.

Like a predator eyeing its prey, it tightly gripped Xi Lan's waist, making it impossible for her to escape its embrace.

"star?!"

...Although I really wanted to take a bite.

But she will get angry.

And it must hurt, right?

Xing's eyes seemed to have snapped out of their daze as she looked at the person so close to her.

In the end, he simply left a light kiss on her shoulder.

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Chapter 97 Kaffa, were you doing it on purpose or by accident?

In the end, Xi Lan didn't say anything to Xing, as if nothing had happened, and casually brushed the matter aside.

She then changed into a garment that covered her shoulders, casually said "This won't happen again," and pretended nothing had happened.

Take risks, take risks, do what needs to be done.

If possible, Xilan actually didn't really want to continue following the train group in the subsequent operations.

After all, if I went along, I would only be a burden, and it would require everyone on the train to be distracted and protect me.

However, the thought that Kafka might open her mouth and swindle Xing out of everything...

After a violent mental storm, Xi Lan still couldn't resist following along.

Monsters roam the Star Harbor, and now there's another one, Kafka, in addition. Their fighting force seems to consist only of a few members of the Train Brigade.

Although Tingyun herself is a fox spirit who embarked on a path of shared destiny, her abilities seem to be more inclined to assist others.

Including half a 0.5 combat power?

Moreover, the other party can only be said to be a guide; they won't even join the battle.

Xi Lan looked at Ting Yun, who was walking ahead with a smile, holding a fan. Ever since she found him with the little Di Ting, Xi Lan had felt that something was off about him.

The smell emanating from my body seems a little different than before.

But, isn't that Miss Tingyun's scent from not far away?

Is there something wrong with her nose?

...The other person smelled exactly like those antimatter legions from before, mixed with Miss Tingyun's own scent, making it hard for Xilan to describe why it was so strange.

The pair of snow-white fox tails bristled slightly under the other party's unconscious gaze.

But they had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow the little Di Ting, along with Ting Yun, to Hui Xing Port.

Sensing something was amiss, Xi Lan quietly distanced herself from the other person.

"Alright, Star Harbor, I have delivered it to all my benefactors."

Tingyun narrowed her eyes, her usual smile still on her face: "Although I would very much like to help you all capture Kafka... I am but a lowly scribe, and what if I were to suddenly attack someone..."

"The lifespan of the fox clan is not as long as that of the immortals, but if possible, I would still like to live for a hundred or two hundred years."

They practically have their desire for a peaceful life written all over their faces.

March 7th, however, didn't hold back in its criticism.

"When we see Yu Kong again, we'll definitely give him a proper report."

Xi Lan simply observed the situation at Huixing Port and said gently, "Alright, let's split up now and use Little Listening to search for any traces left by Kafka."

This proposal was naturally approved by everyone.

Just before Tingyun started, her terminal seemed to ring, as if someone had contacted her.

So let Xing and the others go and observe the surrounding area first.

Tingyun just smiled indifferently, said some polite words, and watched Xing and the others gradually disappear from his sight before chuckling a few times.

"That little fox has a surprisingly keen intuition."

She smiled, clearly not taking the incident to heart.

Xi Lan seemed to sense some malice coming from somewhere. She turned her head and found that the spot where Ting Yun had been standing was now empty.

"Xing, didn't you feel that Tingyun was acting a little strange just now?"

Xi Lan, who was grouped with Xing, was talking to the person next to her as if they were having a private conversation about the strange things about the fox-woman.

"Yes, a little. Your tone of voice doesn't seem as energetic as before." Xing scratched her cheek. "...Could it be because of working overtime?"

Sometimes I really don't know what strange things Xing is thinking.

Xi Lan then looked at Xing with a subtle look, as if she were looking at a silly child.

"Sigh... everyone should be on guard these days."

In any case, her intuition has never been wrong.

March 7th listened to their conversation with a mixture of understanding and confusion, her eyes as innocent as a child's.

Then, he also received a subtle, expectant gaze from Xi Lan.

Walter adjusted his glasses, nodded, and agreed to Xilan's suggestion.

She sighed and finally decided to teach Xing and Sanyueqi to be a little more careful, so they wouldn't end up being cheated out of their underwear and still have to count the money for the other party.

Xing, feeling rejected, could only follow Xi Lan with a pitiful expression, and searched around the vicinity with Di Ting.

Indeed, some traces were found that Kafka had deliberately left behind.

They followed Di Ting and waited nearby for a while before re-entering the Star Harbor to explore.

The man seemed to sense the change in atmosphere, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled and continued to chat with them.

Until Di Ting discovered a strange treasure chest.

There is a handprint on it, asserting its presence.

Xing swallowed hard, carefully opened her favorite treasure chest, and then looked inside with disappointment.

There was only one note.

March 7th curiously peeked out and read the words on the note word by word.

“‘Do you like it? Here are your favorite rewards~’” The voice of a certain gradient-colored dumpling was trembling slightly.

Then he rubbed his arms.

"Wow, those words are so cheesy..."

Hearing this, Xi Lan wasn't surprised at all.

Even if she appeared in front of him the next second, Xi Lan could just sneer and pretend he didn't see her.

To avoid being verbally harassed again.

Next, they followed Little Listening for a while, and with the help of Star's baseball bat, they broke a vase.

Did they find a grenade inside?

Next to the grenade was a used lipstick and even a note identical to the one from before.

Xi Lan wasn't paying attention; even her fox ears drooped unconsciously as she selectively pretended not to hear anything.

"Wow, there's a lipstick mark on the grenade! This woman! She's definitely provoking us!"

The person hasn't been found yet, but March 7th has already gotten quite angry.

The people present just smiled and ultimately chose to say nothing.

With the help of Di Ting, the group found the broken jade talisman, which had obviously been destroyed by someone.

Because it had collected enough items, Di Ting was also able to smell Kafka's scent and search for her.

It's true that every single action was controlled by the other party.

Xi Lan played with her long hair, casually running around with Xing and the others. Then, when she heard March 7 complaining about the company's advertisement, she gave an awkward smile.

When will this hectic chase finally end?

Despite her relatively good physical condition, she was feeling a little tired after running alongside Xing and the others for so long.

Not wanting to hold them back, Xi Lan silently chose to keep up, even though her pace was much slower.

Until Tingyun and Diting stopped in their tracks.