17 days later, in the snowfield.
Jiang Xiaoâs team of four was hiding in a cave.
The cave was spacious and crowded. There was another group of Awakened seated beside the huge campfire.
There were Jiang Xiaoâs team, some social practitioners, and many other soldiers who were collectively called the guardians.
Ever since Jiang Xiaoâs team of four was escorted to this supply point 17 days ago by the Light-chasers, he had no choice but to watch the latter leave his side and gradually disappear into the snow.
Jiang Xiao felt like he had been abandoned.
Woman, did you forget how I risked my life and went all out for you guys?
I put my life in danger in order to save you and fight with you.
I can brave through the snowy mountains, the tunnels, the mazes, and the Holy Ground.
Have you forgotten these wonderful memories?
Do you still remember that huge tree beside the Holy Ground?
Youâre just a Star Pet who betrays your ownerâŚ
I know Iâm slow, but you can just carry me!
What are your weapons for? You clearly used your weapons and equipment for threatening me!
If youâre tired, I can give you a Blessing. When youâre injured, I can give you a Bell. YouâŚ
Now that you have Hai Tianqing, you donât want me anymore.
âAre you bored?â Li Weiyi asked as he stood up and walked towards a bed in the corner of the resting area. Staring at Jiang Xiao who was lying down and fiddling with his fingers, he sat down beside him.
âThis is really boring. I feel just like a prisoner,â Jiang Xiao said with pursed lips.
Indeed, although they were not prisoners, they seemed to be restricted by the guardians here, who deprived them of their freedom.
There were plenty of Awakened there, and even though they had verbal complaints about the restriction of personal freedom, none of them really had the audacity to confront the soldiers.
After all, it was not normal and orderly like the world outside.
Jiang Xiao didnât feel conscious at all. Without Second Last by his side, he couldnât be arrogant anymore. Hence, his combat power plummetedâŚ
It declined steeply⌠a straight plungeâŚ
After thinking about it, he felt that Xia Yan seemed to be the only one who could act as a âStar Petâ in the team.
Jiang Xiao intended to groom Xia Yan in the future and see if he could train her into a ferocious Star Pet.
If the four of them were to face the mercenaries, they would definitely be in danger.
Apart from Han Jiangxueâs Sky Smasher, the four of them basically had no Star Techniques that they could use to harm others.
After all, the mercenaries were all Awakened in the Galaxy Stage stage, whom the kids in the Stardust Stage and Nebula Stage could not hold a candle to.
When facing the mercenaries, Second Last could defeat them easily. So, she definitely wouldnât make Jiang Xiao doubt his own abilities.
âYour Green Glow is very outstanding. I heard itâs of Silver Quality,â Li Weiyi said smilingly.
Jiang Xiao said casually with raised brows, âOh?â
Li Weiyi said gently, âYou rarely ever light up your Star Map. For example, during the final battle with the Year One students and the one with the School Tyrant Gao Junwei, you didnât display your Star Map at all.â
Jiang Xiao was slightly stunned. Before he could even say anything, he heard a ringing sound coming from above.
The beds in the lounge area resting area were bunk beds. Since Jiang Xiao took the lower layer, Han Jiangxue naturally took the upper one.
At this time, Han Jiangxue was sitting on the bed and leaning against the headboard with a book that she had borrowed from the guardian. She then knocked one finger on the edge of the bed, causing the metallic sounds to fill the air.
Li Weiyi stood up and easily got a clear view of Han Jiangxue because of his height.
âI know you were doing it out of goodwill and you just want to get to know Xiaopiâs abilities better.â Han Jiangxue flipped through the pages of the book and then continued, âXiaopiâs strength will be clearly displayed in our future battles and weâll get along well with him.â
Li Weiyi expressed assent without giving her a direct answer.
Han Jiangxue continued, âHe has an inferiority complex. Ever since he lit up his Star Map after graduating from middle school, everyone began to mock him. Please understand his plight.â
With just nine star slots, he was indeed very lowly-qualified.
Everyone was green with envy towards Li Weiyi who had 25 star slots, and they often looked up to him. Hence, Li Weiyi obviously wouldnât be able to understand what Jiang Xiao, who only had nine star slots, felt. He had never considered things from this perspective at all.
Hence, Li Weiyi was stunned when Han Jiangxue said those words.
Jiang Xiao was just as shocked.
Han Jiangxue actually lied?
She never lies and has always been in disdain towards liars.
How much does she care about me?
Han Jiangxueâs sullen expression seemed to be a safety net because Li Weiyi didnât notice anything wrong with her. After all, her face had always been cold and aloof.
Jiang Xiao took advantage of the situation and smiled self-deprecatingly before saying, âI do feel a little traumatized. Even during the life-and-death battle in the Holy Ground, I felt that I would be mocked for igniting my Star Map.â
His words did feel rather conflicting.
When Jiang Xiao first interacted and sparred with Li Weiyi, he once lit up his Star Map for the sake of experimenting if he could break Li Weiyiâs shield.
Xia Yan, who was laying on the other bed, looked at Li Weiyi with a pitiful expression. However, Han Jiangxue glowered at her.
Xia Yan subconsciously cringed and stuck her tongue out at Han Jiangxue sheepishly.
Xia Yan then climbed onto Han Jiangxueâs bed and snuggled up into her embrace while Han Jiangxue looked at her with disgust. âWhat are you looking at? Why are you so engrossed?â
âIâm reading a book called âThe Evolution of Devouringâ that I borrowed from the soldiers. The characters in the book are similar to us, and they also have special abilities.â Han Jiangxue responded casually, pushing Xia Yanâs head away from her chest. At last, she decided not to kick Xia Yan off the bed because the latter kept playing cute.
âIs that so? Are their special abilities the same as ours?â Xia Yan asked.
âThe lava form of the female protagonist is similar to the Star Technique that Second Last displayed. I reckon that the author of this book has probably witnessed this Star Technique in real life.â Han Jiangxue shook her head.
Xia Yan pursed her lips and said, âThis author is really lazy. She actually copied everything.â
âThe male protagonist is interesting, though,â said Han Jiangxue.
âHuh?â Jiang Xiao immediately sat up and asked, âWhat kind of man are you interested in?â
Han Jiangxue kicked the bed, seemingly trying to warn Jiang Xiao. âThe male protagonist seems to be intelligent, good at reasoning and analyzing, proficient in psychology, criminal psychology, and studying expressionsâŚâ
Jiang Xiao asked, âYou like men who love observing and scrutinizing others? How tiring would it be to be with people like them?â
Han Jiangxue answered casually, âI only realized what kind of books I should pick for you.â
âWell said! I choose to take three mock college entrance examinations!â Jiang Xiao said firmly.
âAttention everyone!â In the distance, a soldierâs voice suddenly sounded in the air. âYou have half an hour of preparation time, weâre going to set off to return to Earth.â
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Everyone got excited after hearing his words.
Xia Yan leaned on Han Jiangxue and grabbed the metal edge of the bed while popping her head out.
Xia Yan stared at Jiang Xiao smilingly and said, âThatâs what you said. Iâll buy those books for you.â
Jiang Xiao was speechless.