Zi Jiu truly hadn’t expected this.
In matters of the heart, the dense Yun Ruoxi had actually seen through Zi Jiu’s hidden feelings for Lin Zhen long ago, and she was even willing to step aside for her.
Even though she was deeply in love herself!
But because of that, she couldn’t take advantage of the situation to accept those feelings. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to live with herself.
‘Was it really hidden?’
‘Lin Zhen already knew (laughs).’
‘Lin Zhen sure has it good.’
“She said Brother Che loves animals and is smart, so he might become the most formidable zoologist in the Star Sea. She asked me to help get him into the Cosmic Academy for further study.”
“She said Brother Kai is like a little bird who loves to fly all over the sky. He once said that if he had the chance, he wanted to explore the Empire.”
“So, she said we must equip him with a good spaceship so he can fulfill his wish and spend the rest of his life measuring every planet in the Empire.”
“She said Anvil is honest and simple, making him an easy target for bullies. Now that he’s left her side, he must learn combat techniques well.”
“She asked me to take him to find opportunities to get ahead and to place Genbeier under a very powerful Combatant from my family.”
“She said Genbeier entrusted his life to her just for a chance at a future, so she asked me to arrange a place for him to settle down.”
“Well, that’s all of it.”
Once Zi Jiu calmed down, Scarlet listed all of Yun Ruoxi’s arrangements for the others in one breath. The meticulousness of the plan shocked everyone.
Even Genbeier hadn’t expected it. He had only been with Yun Ruoxi for more than ten days and hadn’t done anything major, yet a future had been arranged for him. He was immediately moved to tears, wailing uncontrollably.
“Hehe, here it comes! Birdy Vodka, Olygai, bottom’s up!”
“Guan Kelai: ‘What about me? What about me? Why isn’t there an arrangement for me?'”
“The arrangement is for you to hang from a lamppost.”
“I never showed that I liked animals. I really don’t know how Xiao Xi found out,” Yun Che said with a laugh, shaking his head.
“I’ve received Sister Xi’s sentiments! I will definitely study combat techniques hard.” Anvil clenched his fists with tears in his eyes, his determination almost overflowing.
“I’ve always kept that in my heart!” Kaos said emotionally.
“I never thought she’d remember what I said in passing,” Lin Zhen said with a smile, his eyes red. “That’s just how Xiao Xi is…”
Struggling to pull his emotions together, he looked at Scarlet and asked with total seriousness, “Scarlet, I’m very grateful you told us this and let us know about Xiao Xi’s thoughtful arrangements.”
“But you should be clear that this isn’t what we want to know!”
‘Indeed—’
Zi Jiu, Yun Che, and Aili all nodded. Although Anvil and Kaos weren’t entirely clear on the situation, they followed suit.
Scarlet’s expression shifted upon hearing this. “Then what do you want to know?”
“I tried my absolute best to take Xiao Xi away before, but I failed. I thought it was because of the battle camp’s mind control, but it seems now that it was her own will. She chose to stay in the battle camp, locking herself in that prison!”
Lin Zhen clenched his fists and spoke sincerely, “I have to understand why she insisted on staying in the battle camp! To succeed in taking her away later, I must—”
“After listening to that recording just now, I know for sure that this is related to her background! So, I need Xiao Xi’s history, how you and Xiao Xi met, and everything else! I need to know everything you know about Xiao Xi!”
“I…”
Scarlet bit her lower lip, hesitating. Everything Lin Zhen was asking about was exactly what Yun Ruoxi had previously demanded she keep secret from the others.
But it was more than just that. She had already shared some secrets with everyone.
However, regarding Yun Ruoxi’s history… After listening to the recording, Scarlet realized just how deep the water was.
After all, that was the Yelan Family, one of the ten great nobles.
It was enough to make a legitimate daughter of the main branch say something as chilling as “I no longer have a home.” The matters involved definitely reached a very high level.
If she let Lin Zhen know, this guy would definitely investigate. He would dig for the truth.
At that point, he would be in absolute danger!
She had promised to take good care of these guys.
But if she didn’t speak, Lin Zhen would surely investigate on his own.
As one of the rising ten great nobles, the Yelan Family was very famous because they cultivated the precious crop known as Yelan. As long as he kept looking, he would eventually find something.
In that case, it didn’t matter whether she spoke or not. It would be better to tell them herself, explain the stakes, and warn them not to act recklessly so they wouldn’t wander into a quagmire without realizing it.
Thinking of this, Scarlet made up her mind. She let out a sigh.
“Fine, I’ll talk! Have you heard of the Chiyao Family?”
“The Chiyao Family?”
Lin Zhen, Zi Jiu, Kaos, and the others shook their heads in unison. Their backgrounds were all quite ordinary. Lin Zhen was from a Junk Star on the Empire’s frontier; he had never heard of any great families.
While everyone looked bewildered and Scarlet was about to explain, Anvil suddenly rubbed his chin and spoke up.
“Are you talking about the Chiyao Family that controls territory spanning six or seven star systems and owns dozens of starfire copper mining planets?”
“Hmm? You know of them?”
Scarlet looked at Anvil in surprise. She had thought she and Yun Ruoxi were the only children of aristocrats kidnapped into the battle camp. Truly, one could not judge a book by its cover.
“Yeah!” Anvil nodded and said without hesitation, “My family is a lineage of ‘Artisans’ specializing in forging star energy metal weapons. We’ve dealt with starfire copper, so I know a thing or two.”
‘No wonder Anvil is called Anvil.’
‘Oh, right, we still don’t know Anvil’s real name even now.’
‘So Xi is the young lady of the Chiyao Family?’
‘I see.’ Scarlet nodded in understanding.
As the others listened, they also began to understand the situation. The Chiyao Family’s territory was measured by Starfields; they were clearly an exceptionally powerful family.
Lin Zhen in particular understood the value of starfire copper. It was a Level 2 star energy metal.
Because of its stable properties and ability to add fire-attribute damage to weapons, it was widely used in the manufacturing of star energy weapons. It was an extremely expensive mineral.
Scarlet wouldn’t have mentioned the Chiyao Family for no reason.
Could it be?
Lin Zhen swallowed hard. “Scarlet, are you saying… Xiao Xi is actually a member of the Chiyao Family?”
Hearing Lin Zhen’s words, Scarlet was clearly stunned for a moment. She let out a very confused “Huh?” and then shook her head like a rattle, explaining with a bit of panic, “No way, how could Xiao Xi be part of them?”
“I’m the one who’s the legitimate daughter of the main branch of the Chiyao Family!”
“Then what are you trying to say, Scarlet?” Zi Jiu asked, confused.
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