Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

However, this tranquility belonging to the star god did not last long.

The cosmic void before the pharmacist suddenly rippled outwards like the surface of water after a pebble has been thrown in.

Immediately afterwards, a burst of laughter, completely erratic and disorderly, erupted without warning, wantonly shattering the silence among the stars.

"Hahaha~ Little Aha's here! Who would have thought, who would have thought, that the usually compassionate and shrewd little guy would take notice of this rascal! Interesting, very interesting! Looks like you, like Aha, have... placed a little 'bet' on that little guy! Hahaha—"

Countless masks with different expressions and exaggerated distortions tumbled and merged in the void, eventually converging into the star god of "Joy"—Aha.

His signature, mischievous appearance.

The smile on the mask was ever-changing, filled with the smugness of discovering a secret and the pure excitement of having fun.

Faced with this unexpected troublemaker, the apothecary's face remained completely calm, still displaying his compassionate smile, and the azure light surrounding him remained as steady as ever.

"Those beyond the realm carry a sliver of subtle vitality from this universe. Their bodies are like roots, giving rise to all the possibilities of the heavens and the earth, and also reflecting a glimmer of light on our destiny." The pharmacist's voice was unhurried, as if stating a universal truth.

“Joy, now that you’re here, you must have already seen the interesting potential in him.”

"Aha, I won't tell you~" The expression on the mask instantly changed to a pout, then turned into a sly grin. "But, Aha has discovered something even more fun, much more interesting than just watching a show! Do you want to... see it for yourself?"

His words were full of coaxing and teasing.

"Since it is presented by you, I will take a look."

The pharmacist nodded slightly, showing no resistance.

The azure light flowing around Him trembled slightly, then extended into a soft band of light as clear as glass. That band of light seemed to connect all worlds and communicate with boundless wisdom and memory.

"Then you'd better watch carefully~ This is something that little guy casually mentioned in some corner, about your and Arashi's 'glorious deeds'! Aha, I spent a lot of effort compiling it into a book~ Come on, tell me your thoughts!"

After saying that, Ahana gently waved his "mysterious big hand".

In an instant, a virtual light screen woven entirely from the power of the path of joy unfolded rapidly in front of the pharmacist.

On the screen was the article that had swept across the interstellar network at an astonishing speed, with an extremely eye-catching title: "Shocking! Three Star Gods actually did such a thing!"

Those exaggerated, speculative, and dramatic texts, along with the complex ideas and emotions they carried, were compressed and refined by Aha with the power of destiny, transforming into a colorful and information-laden torrent that relentlessly poured into the Pharmacist's [Abundant Realm], which represented endless vitality and knowledge.

A massive amount of information, imbued with a strong sense of joy, instantly floods in, settles, and is understood.

After a moment of silence, the pharmacist's eternally compassionate and serene expression, as calm as an ancient well, rippled almost imperceptibly.

Ultimately, all the complex emotions dissipated into a soft sigh that only the starry sea could understand, a sigh tinged with a faint sense of helplessness:

"Hunting!"

Chapter 78 Evil little devil, I'll do it myself...

Faced with the so-called "glorious deeds" that Aha presented about Him and the [Hunter] Star God Lan, the Pharmacist displayed an unusual calmness.

Although the article was absurd and mostly deviated from the truth, it did not stir much emotion in my heart regarding this star god who wields "abundance".

For the Star God, from the moment they embark on their destiny, the core of their existence and actions is inextricably linked to their destiny itself.

They are the personification of concepts, the practitioners of ideas, and are constantly enacting the laws of their own destinies on a cosmic scale.

Individual joys and sorrows, gains and losses of reputation, seem insignificant in the face of the grand driving force of destiny.

Therefore, even though the text contains many jokes and distortions about His relationship with Arashi, the pharmacist simply takes them in stride without any anger.

What truly stirred His emotions was perhaps a core fact unintentionally touched upon in the text—Lan, the "Hunting" star god born from extreme hatred and relentless pursuit of "Fengrao," indeed followed Him like a shadow, traversing the galaxy, endlessly locking Him as his target.

This persistence is less a manifestation of Arashi's personal will and more a natural result of the inherent opposition between his "hunting" and "abundance" destinies.

【Feast】indiscriminately spreads life and blessings, but its excesses can sometimes lead to disaster; while 【Hunter】upholds the will to cleanse and seek revenge, with a clear objective to pursue the "source of trouble" it has identified.

The two are like light and shadow, forever chasing each other, forever opposing each other.

While the forces of balance may be at play, ultimately, this pursuit across the cosmos is a reflection of destiny under the rules of fate.

The rules are above the star gods; this is the ironclad law of the universe.

Even the most powerful star gods cannot escape the trajectory set by their own destiny.

This realization brought with it a sense of helplessness deeply rooted in divinity.

However, within this almost absolute constraint, a subtle variable, a possibility of breaking free from the predetermined trajectory, seems to be faintly emerging in the distant future...

"So, dear pharmacist, what are your thoughts?"

Aha's inquisitive voice interrupted the pharmacist's thoughts, his expression on the mask filled with mischievous anticipation.

He stared intently at the apothecary, not missing a single change in his expression.

That fleeting ripple did not escape His eyes.

At this moment, will the pharmacist be furious, lose his composure, or simply unleash divine punishment to settle accounts with that fabricated little brat?

Aha is ready to enjoy the next round of fun.

However, the pharmacist's next response left the expectant Star God of Joy somewhat disappointed.

His gaze remained compassionate and far-reaching, as if piercing through the farce before him, looking directly at the unshakable rules and the faintest variable deep within the River of Fate.

Faced with Aha's persistent questioning, the pharmacist simply revealed that all-encompassing yet detached and indifferent smile once again, and softly uttered four words: "No comment."

"Tch, how boring! It's a shame Aha was so looking forward to a good show~"

Aha's mask drooped dramatically in the air, his tone full of disappointment.

But in the blink of an eye, the expression on the mask suddenly brightened.

"But... what kind of expression would Arashi, that stubborn guy, have if he saw this masterpiece? Hahaha—"

Before the laughter had even subsided, a golden arrow, as cold as ice and as swift as lightning, tore through space and time!

The pure and unwavering will to hunt, ingrained in Guangya's [Hunter's] destiny, pointed unswervingly towards the location of Aha and the Pharmacist.

"Oh dear, speaking of Arashi~ she really can't stand being nagged!"

Ahab, however, remained cheerful as an extravagant embossed mask materialized out of thin air and floated lightly toward the arrow of light capable of piercing through the stars.

The moment the light arrow made contact with the mask, no destructive wave erupted.

Conversely, the destiny power of [Joy] acts like the most agile sophist, forcibly distorting the essential nature of [Hunter's] power.

The mask suddenly burst open with a "poof," scattering golden light into a shower of comical fireworks floating in the sky, accompanied by cheerful jingling sounds. Interspersed among them were several ridiculous clown hats and ribbons, fluttering and scattering across the void.

“Now that He has come, I shall depart.”

The pharmacist standing nearby seemed to have expected this, and his voice remained gentle and calm, without the slightest ripple of emotion.

His body shimmered with a light of azure radiance, like ripples on water, and his figure vanished into the rising sun like morning mist, leaving no trace.

Almost at the same moment the apothecary left, a towering figure in the form of a centaur descended upon the place.

It was none other than Lan, the [Hunting] Star God who was regarded by the Xingqi as the ancestor of the Demon Bow and the master of the Emperor Bow.

His gaze, sharp as a scythe, swept over the lingering, comical fireworks in the air, and the gleeful masks that made people laugh uncontrollably. His murderous intent and solemnity clashed with the absurd and extravagant atmosphere of the place.

"Joy, what are you doing here?"

Lan was very puzzled, because he clearly sensed the Pharmacist's coordinates before launching a large rocket.

Unexpectedly, it was Aha in front of me. However, judging from the abundant energy traces at the crime scene, the pharmacist should have left.

But why is Aha here?

Could it be something unspeakable between him and the pharmacist in the secretory tremor N?

"Haha, my dear Arashi, you're too late. Your beloved pharmacist has just left... But you're truly devoted, so incredibly loyal to the pharmacist. Ah, I'm so touched..."

As Ahab spoke, he conjured a handkerchief made of the power of joy, and then squeezed out a few fake tears.

Lan:?

What is this Goba Aha making?

Although He couldn't understand it, He was certain that nothing good came out of Ah's mouth.

After all, this god of fun only knows how to harass others. If there were a civil code and a court belonging to the star god in this world, He would allow Aha to be charged with stalking, harassment, and causing trouble.

"So, what exactly is your purpose in showing up here?"

Arashi asked again, her tone becoming somewhat impatient.

"Oh dear~ my dear Lan, look at you, you're in such a hurry again. You know, patient listening is a basic quality of being a god. If you don't even have this quality, how can you be a star god... Never mind, never mind, Aha, I'll show you something good..."

As soon as Ahha finished speaking, he transmitted to Lan the gossip and scandalous article that He had shown to the pharmacist not long ago, in the form of a destiny message.

Lan:! ! !

Me? I like the pharmacist? And that Nanook guy stole my love?!

How could they fabricate such a history of star deities?

"Joy!!!"

Lan's temper flared instantly, her anger surging.

"Hahaha~ I wanted to see that expression! It's so funny, the [Hunter] is so embarrassed and angry, it's hilarious..."

Ah's joyful voice echoed through the void, causing life on many nearby inhabited planets to dance to the sound.

"You evil Aha, I'll deal with you myself!"

Lan made her move, drawing her bow and shooting an arrow, a hunting arrow flying towards Aha.

However, this was of no use to Aha, who easily neutralized it.

"Hahaha—Ahaha is going to show everyone the picture of Arashi in a fit of rage!"

With a pleasant echo, Aha vanished into the void.

—Author's Note—

P.S.: Just so you know, I will correct any typos in the backend after I see them, but Hedgehog Cat has a limit on the number of times you can make corrections per day, it seems like it can't exceed three or four times. If it's not corrected, then that's the problem.

Chapter 79 Dan Shu: Your Majesty, save me!

"Damn pleasure...!"

Seeing that Aha had already vanished without a trace, Lan's angry roar echoed in the void, like the aftershocks of shattered stars.

But the hunting fire burning in His eyes did not cease.

There are more important things to do than having fun and doing serious accounting with a silly old man.

The pharmacist did not stop, for the hunting route had no end.

To die before we part—this is a vow forged by fate.

The fierce golden light receded like an arrow, and Lan's figure vanished from its original spot, once again throwing herself into that eternal pursuit that spanned the universe.

Meanwhile, outside the Dan Ding Si (a government office), the atmosphere was as tense as a taut bowstring.

Chen Bai, along with San Yueqi, Xing, and Qiong, arrived first riding deer, while Walter and Tingyun arrived a little later.

A sudden shout pierced the courtyard: (The text appears to be a jumbled collection of characters and symbols, possibly from different sources. A direct translation isn't meaningful without further context.)

"Dan Shu! As the head of the Danshi, you have colluded with the secret disciple of the Medicine King, betrayed the Immortal Ship, and brought chaos to the people. Why don't you surrender immediately?!"

Fu Xuan, with her pink hair flying, stood before the cloud cavalry formation, her eyes reflecting the faint light of the magic array, her aura sharp as a blade pointing straight ahead.

Facing her was a blind woman with her eyes slightly closed, holding a long wooden cane.

It is none other than Dan Shu, the current leader of the Medicine King's secret lineage.

However, at this moment, Dan Shu could not hide the disheveled look between his brows.

She had not expected that Fu Xuan could mobilize the Cloud Cavalry so quickly and reach the core of the Pill Cauldron Division.

The internal strife within the organization had already exhausted her energy, and before she could even formulate a complete retreat plan, Fu Xuan had already led his army to surround her like lightning, and in no time at all, he had captured all of her subordinate units.

If those traitors hadn't undermined morale and leaked the plans, she wouldn't be in this situation.