A man dressed in black followed the witch back into the courtyard.
Black clothes, black hair, a Demon Hunter’s badge pinned on his chest, and an assassin’s cloak draped over his shoulders.
When he saw Bai Xiaozhi, he gave a respectful slight nod. But upon seeing Wu Xiaomi, his brows furrowed tightly, his nose wrinkled, and a clear expression of disgust crossed his face.
As if he had just seen something filthy that shouldn’t exist.
“Your Highness, long time no see.” Facing Bai Xiaozhi, he removed his hood and bowed.
“? Your Highness?”
The only title he had ever been called that resembled “Your Highness” was being the top student at Shilin City Academy, wasn’t it?
Although after the social gathering, he had transferred as an exchange student to Feisi City Academy and was still considered a local top student.
But for the man before him, obviously much older, to call her “Your Highness”…
Something was wrong. It wasn’t because of being a top student.
“Your Highness, my master asked me to deliver this message: ‘We are sorry, but we cannot meet you in person for now.’ However, it won’t be long before you can return home— to the safest Safe Harbor in this world… You have suffered these years, but in the rest of your life, we will never let you endure any more pain.”
Bai Xiaozhi was momentarily stunned.
“Your Highness, your status is illustrious. There is no need to struggle like those refugees. Leave with me; I will take you to your rightful territory, where you won’t face any risks…”
“Enough. Stop.”
Bai Xiaozhi exhaled deeply.
Unconsciously, her hand had already clenched tightly around the sword hilt, her knuckles whitening from the force.
“Before I lose my patience completely, get out! Go back where you came from! Get lost—!”
“Uh?! You…”
The Demon Hunter was completely unprepared for Bai Xiaozhi’s reaction.
Separated from her family for many years, surviving with difficulty.
Suddenly hearing news from family, and they had such a prestigious status— shouldn’t she be overjoyed?!
“Did I express myself unclearly, or did you misunderstand something?” the Demon Hunter hurriedly explained. “You don’t have to suffer anymore. From today onward, you can have your own fief, boundless wealth! My master will properly compensate you for all the hardships you’ve endured…”
“Zheng—”
Thunder Prison instant kill!
The Demon Hunter raised his guard arm in shock to block the sword striking at the back of his head.
“You’ve only just returned to Nelifa, and you’ve already mastered Sequence 79? No wonder you are your master’s child— you have perfectly inherited their talents…”
“Shut up!”
Bai Xiaozhi switched her grip from hilt to blade.
She was truly angry.
All day long, she had first been amazed at the Wilson residence, and now she was faced with this arrogant bastard.
What kind of look did he give Wu Xiaomi just now?!
Looking at trash?
What was Wu Xiaomi’s background to deserve that kind of gaze?
“Ping—ping—bang—”
Sparks flew from their collisions, illuminating the small room.
Bai Xiaozhi struck again and again, while the Demon Hunter frantically parried with his guard arm.
“Miss, I don’t understand.” The Demon Hunter was stunned. “Don’t you want to go home?”
“Go back and tell those two arrogant fools this! I was born on Earth, grew up on Earth. I have no parents; I only have one brother, and he is more responsible than all the parents in the world combined… Other than that, I don’t need anything! Don’t bother me!”
“I understand,” the Demon Hunter suddenly realized. “You’re still angry at them. Actually, they didn’t abandon you on purpose back then…”
“I don’t care about the reason! Get lost! Get out!”
Bai Xiaozhi pointed her sword at the Demon Hunter’s throat.
“Miss Witch…” Bai Xiaozhi glanced sideways at the witch. “Please don’t bring these people next time. Our lives are peaceful, and we don’t like or need such disturbances…”
“Hmm…”
The witch was a little surprised by Bai Xiaozhi’s reaction, but precisely because of it, she lifted her head slightly, her lips softening when facing Bai Xiaozhi. “Sorry, I underestimated you.”
“Don’t you want to know who your parents are?” the Demon Hunter asked incredulously.
“I do. I want it badly,” Bai Xiaozhi said expressionlessly, “If you tell me their names, I’ll take this sword and find them to avenge myself. So, I advise you to think twice.”
“…”
The Demon Hunter sighed, bowed to Bai Xiaozhi, and turned to leave.
But just as Bai Xiaozhi relaxed, a small shadow by her side vanished without a trace.
Wu Xiaomi quickly followed the Demon Hunter out and blocked his path.
The Demon Hunter frowned in disgust once again.
[Sorry, Xiaozhi has really suffered a lot these years. It’s natural for her to have resentment. Please don’t be angry with her.]
Wu Xiaomi couldn’t see his expression but quickly wrote on a note and held it up.
“…” The look of disgust softened, turning strangely awkward.
[I will help her understand. Please, Uncle and Aunt, be patient a little longer.]
“…Alright.”
Seeing Bai Xiaozhi storming after them in anger, the Demon Hunter quickly put away the note, nodded, and left.
“What were you doing with him?” Bai Xiaozhi scolded helplessly as she grabbed the girl.
[You were too fierce just now…] Wu Xiaomi looked at her pitifully. [Whether they’re truthful or not, why bother?]
You idiot, he just—ah—
Bai Xiaozhi hugged the girl tightly.
“Adventuring together is enough. You and me, we don’t need anyone else.”
Her body trembled slightly as Bai Xiaozhi’s voice cracked.
[Bai Xiaozhi and Wu Xiaomi, adventuring together for a hundred years!]
[٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و✧]
“Yeah! A hundred years of adventuring! Pinky swear~”
They linked pinkies.
Linked pinkies.
Throat~
“Let’s never mention this again. You don’t think about it, and I won’t either, okay?” Bai Xiaozhi looked earnestly into Wu Xiaomi’s eyes.
Although Wu Xiaomi couldn’t feel her gaze.
[Hmm… okay…] Wu Xiaomi shrugged.
[Actually, I don’t mind, I’m just a little curious.]
“Don’t be curious anymore. You can treat me like your older sister,” Bai Xiaozhi said. “We help each other out, earn points. When Earth is rebuilt, we go home. The new Earth will definitely be interesting.”
Kang Jie and Alei had been researching Cyberpunk recently. Although it seemed far-fetched, as long as we have points, maybe it really can be done.
If you have any ideas, we can propose them… Since Earth is something we’re building together, it should definitely be made to our liking.
You could build Candy Island, ten mountains taller than the Himalaya as your courtyard, and go everywhere by Gliding Parachute… You could even design your own Earthquake Zone and feel houses shaking…
When did Xiaozhi get so good at joking?
Thinking about those scenes, Wu Xiaomi laughed until tears nearly streamed down.
“In short, we’re going home. Nowhere is more comforting than home. If we talk about livability, it’s the Sun System Third Orbit that’s to blame.”
[I just want a small island.]
“Fine, then we’ll build a small island. If Kang Jie and the others don’t agree, we’ll just tear them a new one.”
[Plant some coconuts and bananas on the island, along with rare and exotic tropical fruits. Raise a few Sheepdogs and Golden Retrievers. Every morning, lie on the beach watching the sunrise with soft dogs curled in our arms.]
“…” Why would you want dogs in such a precious arm space?
[Leave a small volcano on the island, with a Dragon living inside the crater. Hatch it from an egg, and when it grows up, it can be our private plane.]
“Good idea.”
[Then let’s start working toward these goals!]
“Work hard!”
Suddenly feeling motivated.
Wu Xiaomi opened her eyes wide with longing, staring into the darkness ahead.
Because they had nothing, they were free to imagine anything without constraints.
She now roughly understood Kang Jie and Alei, finally knowing why they were always so full of energy every day.
Because for them, the process of rebuilding Earth and the new Earth itself… was truly interesting!
With anticipation, with hope, there comes endless motivation.
Before, she only wanted to live day by day, taking things as they come.
But after the social gathering, after facing death once, and hearing what Bai Xiaozhi said just now…
Suddenly, she wanted to get serious.
Earn points, help build, go home.
No matter how good Nelifa was, it was never truly hers.
Just like those born without it, the so-called misfortune of original families was indeed unfortunate. Wishing for it might only bring more loss.
She, unlike Lulu Mianmian, hadn’t seen it so clearly yet.
From today on, back to a calm heart~
Strategy!
Strategy!
Long live Earth~!
Late at night.
Watching the girl lying asleep on the bed, Bai Xiaozhi quietly entered the courtyard.
By the tea table, the witch held an umbrella and poured herself some clear tea.
Bai Xiaozhi sat across from her.
“What exactly is Xiaomi’s identity?”
The witch said nothing.
“That fool, at least… she didn’t trust the wrong person.” That was all she said.
“What exactly is Xiaomi’s identity?” Bai Xiaozhi pressed again.
“Lower your voice, do you want to wake her?”
“…Then just tell me quietly.”
“If you’ve decided not to dig any deeper, then don’t ask.”
The aroma of tea wafted as the witch closed her eyes, enjoying a gentle sniff.
“I want to know.”
“If you knew, that fool would know too.”
“I won’t tell her.”
“But she’ll figure it out. She knows you too well… You think she can’t guess the reason behind your behavior today?”
“…”
“She just doesn’t want to mention it. She wants you to believe your efforts mean something, and your efforts have truly protected her. So, you’ll feel at ease.”
Bai Xiaozhi laid her head on the table.
Helpless, she closed her eyes.
Those two called Xiaomi always took care of everything so thoroughly.
Even when she wanted to do something for her, it was all part of their calculation.
She and he were simply too alike.
It couldn’t help but make Bai Xiaozhi wonder what exactly their relationship was.
“There’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you.” Bai Xiaozhi sat up and looked seriously at the witch again.
“What is it?”
“My brother. I had a dream where my brother was taken away by your vines. Before that, I had never met you or seen you use your vines.”
“…”
“I still can’t contact him. I don’t know if he’s alive or dead.”
Bai Xiaozhi quietly grasped her sword.
The witch noticed but didn’t care.
“I want you to answer me honestly.”
Bai Xiaozhi drew her sword.
“Sorry, client confidentiality is the basic rule of the Witch Shop.” The witch paid no attention to Bai Xiaozhi’s blade.
It wouldn’t harm her at all.
However, Bai Xiaozhi wasn’t pointing the sword at her.
Instead, it was pressed against her own throat.
This left the witch helpless.
“Please tell me.”
Bai Xiaozhi repeated with a bitter smile.
“Please tell me how my brother is now.
He is just as important to me.”
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