Go to the Divine Beast Star

"arrive!"

The aircraft slowly landed in front of the "village". It was more like a small town than a village. The residential buildings were scattered and arranged in an orderly manner. Tall and lush trees cast thick shade on both sides. The air was fresh and natural. Compared with the densely packed buildings in the city, the cramped space, the lack of sunlight, and the space filled with exhaust gases.

This really made Xueluo unable to help but recite a poem: "After being caged for so long, I can finally return to nature."

Nie Xun, who was walking behind her, raised the corners of his lips slightly when he heard the poem she recited.

"You read it well."

The magnetic, slightly hoarse voice behind her actually startled her. She turned around and looked at the young man in front of her with a complaining look. She said, "You suddenly appeared behind me and scared me!"

The aircraft transformed into a silver button and landed in his hand. He toyed with it between his fingers. "Aren't you in a hurry to see your aunt? Lead the way."

Xue Luo couldn't help but keep her eyes glued to his hands. His long, beautiful fingers with distinct knuckles were flipping the silver buttons, just like two works of art put together for exhibition.

Nie Xun then put it away.

Xueluo also withdrew her gaze. Under his deep and complex gaze, she said seriously, "I need to check the map."

Nie Xun: "...There's someone right in front of us, why don't you go ask?"

Both of them were strangers, and their appearance in such a "countryside" was quite eye-catching.

At this moment, they saw several uncles and aunts looking at them and talking to each other. It seemed that they were discussing the two new people who appeared here.

Xue Luo said to Nie Xun, "Okay then... just wait here for me. I'll be back soon."

After she said it, Xueluo regretted it. It was over. She had gotten used to treating him like a white cat. Looking at Nie Xun again, he didn't seem to notice anything different. He stood beside her, his posture upright and cold.

"Hmm?" Seeing that she didn't move for a long time, he lowered his head and asked.

"I'm going there." It sounded like he was explaining his whereabouts. Xueluo complained in his heart.

Xueluo's affinity has always been excellent. She can quickly become familiar with anyone, young or old, regardless of gender, as long as she wants. Even now, the villagers immediately recognize her face. When she asks about her aunt Xue Manyun's name, the uncles, aunts, and grandparents all burst into conversation, becoming even more welcoming to Xueluo.

"You are Feifei's daughter, right? You are finally back!"

"I remember Xiaoyun went to the capital to see you some time ago. Has your father's problem been resolved?"

Everyone was quite gossipy. When they saw Nie Xun, who had just come with Xueluo, standing in the distance with his eyes looking over here, they asked with a smile, "Luoluo, did you bring your boyfriend back to see your aunt?"

"This guy is quite handsome, but... he's a little cold. Can you control it?"

"Okay, okay, call him over here. What's the point of standing there alone?"

Xue Luo was outnumbered and felt a little overwhelmed for a moment. Perhaps it was because she had been there for too long, and Nie Xun was getting impatient and actually came over on his own initiative.

Not to mention, the villagers were a little scared when they saw him, probably because of his unusual temperament, which made him look cold and noble.

"Hello everyone, I'm Nie Xun, Xue Luo's friend."

He took the initiative to say this, and then everyone dared to talk to him: "Welcome, welcome!"

"Is it popular among you young people nowadays to say friends? Boyfriend is just boyfriend, right?"

"Alright, alright, they're here to see Manyun. Don't waste time. Otherwise, Manyun will be unhappy when she sees them!"

Surrounded by them, Xue Luo and Nie Xun were sent off to their aunt's house. The two looked at each other. Xue Luo's eyes were full of helplessness, while Nie Xun was relaxed and calm.

"Luoluo, we're here!" the villagers said enthusiastically.

Just now, when Xueluo saw this unique Dabieye house in the village from afar while on the road, she was curious about whose house it was in the village. It was so luxurious.

I didn't expect that the melon would end up in my own home.

"My aunt always says that she lives in the countryside, but how can this be the countryside?" she couldn't help but sigh.

The grand villa nestled among the trees before me was in no way inferior to any of the city's most expensive, high-end villas. The brilliant summer sun cast its shadows across the central road. The fountain in the pool resembled a pure angel holding a flower, its movements sending streams of cool water down upon the earth. The lawns on either side were neatly trimmed, rippling like gentle waves in the breeze.

The garden was full of flowers, and the balcony of Xueluo's house was completely inadequate. The flowers she knew and the ones she didn't know were all blooming beautifully in all colors.

This scenery and this leisurely atmosphere made her envious and cry, "Grandma, this is like enjoying retirement life in advance."

"Retire?" A voice as sweet as a nightingale sounded in front of them. Xue Luo and Nie Xun, who had just pressed the doorbell, looked over and found that the villagers who had followed them before were nowhere to be seen.

Xue Manyun, wearing a rose-red retro dress and holding a white lace umbrella, walked over slowly, raised her eyebrows, and looked at the young man and woman outside.

"Hey, isn't this Xue Luo? Why do you come to see me, an old man?" Her eyes fell on Nie Xun for only a moment, then she retracted her gaze and looked at her grandniece T with a slightly gentle look, but her tone was still as arrogant as usual.

The door opened automatically, "Come in."

Xue Manyun said jokingly, "Do you still remember that your great aunt lives here?"

"Well, actually, we were just led here by the uncles and aunts from the village." Xue Luo ran to Xue Manyun in a very servile manner, took the lace umbrella from her hand and held it up.

"Who is this?" Xue Manyun seemed to have just remembered that there was someone else who came with Xue Luo. Her beautiful eyes seemed sleepy and lazy, but when she looked at Nie Xun, she also looked at him with the scrutiny of an elder.

Under such scrutiny, Nie Xun remained calm and stood straight.

Xueluo introduced him to her aunt: "This is my... friend! Nie Xun." She couldn't just tell her aunt that this was the white cat she had praised so much before. As Xueluo thought about it, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Nie Xun and burst out laughing.

"This friend of yours... this is the first time I've met him." The aunt turned around and asked, "When did you meet?"

She had been to the small supermarket several times just a few months ago. Under her gaze, Xue Luo felt a little like the feeling in novels when one brings her boyfriend home and is checked by her parents about his background. She was a little tongue-tied for a moment.

"Recently, the snacks in Miss Xue's shop are delicious, and we are gradually becoming friends." Nie Xun took a few steps forward to help Xue Luo out of trouble.

Xueluo felt that it would be better for him not to say anything.

"Oh." Unexpectedly, Xue Manyun didn't say anything.

"It's sunny outside, let's walk faster." Xue Manyun said to them, "You came to see me without telling me in advance and without any preparation."

"No, no, auntie, I just came here to have fun... Hey, auntie, this place you live in is really nice."

"You said before that you didn't want to come no matter what." Xue Manyun glanced at her with a smile.

Xueluo was sweating profusely, and then she heard her say, "You've been running the shop for so long, it's time to take a break... Stop rushing forward all the time."

"The shop is closed. Auntie, I'm planning to go traveling... well, I want to visit the places that Mom has seen."

Xue Manyun was surprised, and some nostalgia appeared in her eyes, "Okay, Feifei also loved to go to many places in the past... but..." She looked at the young man walking beside Xue Luo and frowned slightly.

"You're with him?"

"On the way!" Xue Luo blurted out under Xue Manyun's scrutinizing gaze.

Nie Xun watched her rush to distance herself from the matter. His expression remained unchanged, but deep down he felt a certain discomfort. Xue Manyun had met so many men that it was impossible not to notice. A slight smile curved his lips, "So it was just a passing moment."

"Mr. Nie, I'm on the way. Thank you for taking care of me." Xue Manyun said.

Nie Xun said politely, "Please rest assured."

Xue Manyun suddenly asked again: "Is Mr. Nie a soldier?"

Nie Xun frowned slightly when he heard Xue Manyun say, "My late husband was also a soldier, and you have that kind of temperament..."

"He is...?"

"He passed away eight years ago." Xue Manyun's voice was light.

Speaking of eight years ago, everyone knows that the Zerg ravaged the universe that year. The Alliance sent countless soldiers to the front line. In the end, the battle was won, but in the process, countless soldiers died on the battlefield, leaving behind orphans and widows.

Nie Xun's expression also changed, and he whispered, "Ms. Xue, I am sorry for your loss."

Xueluo could see that both of them were unhappy about discussing this topic. "It's all in the past. We should always look forward to it. Auntie, Nie Xun, are you hungry? I'm a little hungry."

In response, her stomach also rumbled.

This time, Xueluo blushed.

Nie Xun and Xue Manyun both tried to hold back their laughter.

"Okay, I'll cook for you today. What do you want to eat...? But I have to see if I have any seasonings in my kitchen."

**

Had lunch.

Xue Luo didn't know how Nie Xun and Xue Manyun became so familiar with each other. They talked about all kinds of topics. She listened from the side and the atmosphere was quite good for a while.

It was not until the afternoon before Xue Luo said goodbye that he transferred the 500,000 yuan to Xue Manyun. As expected, he was glared at by the beautiful lady.

She said with a smile: "Auntie, you said before that we should keep things separate."

"Okay, I'll keep it. You're so stubborn, just like your mother." The aunt complained, and then with a turn of her eyes, she asked, "Are you coming to see me just to get money?"

"Of course not!" Xue Luo quickly denied, "I'm going on a long journey this time, so I wanted to come and see my aunt." Xue Luo's voice became weaker and weaker, and he looked at Xue Manyun with pleading eyes.

Xue Manyun didn't buy it at all, "Are you really not just passing by?"

Nie Xun, who was standing next to her, said, "No, she said she wanted to see you before leaving the capital planet."

Xue Manyun was stunned when she heard this.

Xueluo also climbed up the pole at the right time, "Auntie, when I come back, I will definitely bring you a lot of souvenirs."

Such childishness made even Xue Manyun laugh. She said with a slight smile, "Okay, then I wish you... a smooth journey."

Xue Manyun looked at Nie Xun and spoke in a very serious manner, "Nie Xun, I hope you can protect her well."

Xue Luo couldn't help but interrupt: "Aunt, I'm just going on a trip, I don't need his protection..." Before she finished her words, she received a very sharp look from her aunt, and naturally swallowed the second half of the sentence.

"Ms. Xue, I will do my best..."

"It's not about trying your best, it's about having to!" Xue Manyun looked at the two of them with her beautiful eyes, as if she had seen through everything.

Nie Xun was stunned for a moment, some emotion surged in the depths of his eyes, but in the end he nodded sincerely in front of Xue Manyun.

"Auntie..." Xueluo said, not knowing if it was because they were about to part, but she actually felt a little reluctant.

Xue Manyun paused, her red lips parted, a rare smile in her eyes: "Alright, let's stop here. You know me, I hate farewells... Luoluo, I'm here, waiting for you to come back... and bring the souvenirs you brought me."

Xue Luo turned around reluctantly and found that Nie Xun's eyes were always on her, and there was an indescribable emotion flowing in his eyes.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Xue Luo said, feeling a little uncomfortable with his gaze.

"Nothing." Nie Xun turned his head quickly and threw away the silver button in his hand. A bit of silver light flashed in the air and soon turned into the aircraft they came in.

"Let's go."

Xue Luo suspected that he was deliberately changing the subject, but he looked like he didn't want to talk to her any more. She smiled and walked in.

"The journey to the Divine Beast Planet takes about four to five hours. You can rest up in the VIP lounge. I'll call you when we get there." After boarding the aircraft, Nie Xun said, "It was afternoon now. She'd eaten her fill and chatted with her aunt for quite a while. You know what? Now, after Nie Xun's reminder, she was actually feeling a bit sleepy." Xueluo covered her mouth with her hand and yawned softly. She looked at the room Nie Xun had opened. The interior was decorated in classic black and white, appearing a bit cold and elegant.

Xueluo was originally sleepy, but as soon as she entered the room, she felt awake.

Still feeling a bit cold.

Nie Xun raised his chin slightly, motioning her to come over.

Xueluo thought, no wonder he didn't like the cat beds I'd prepared for him before, preferring to sleep on the sofa. Ahem, lace, curled patterns, and colorful things are more girly. Who knew he wasn't a girly cat back then?

It was hard for Nie Xun not to notice her strange look.

His face suddenly darkened, "Not sleeping?"

"Sleep, sleep, sleep!" Xue Luo swallowed, feeling that he was a little scary now.

After she went in, Nie Xun closed the door and returned to the seat by the window. Within a few breaths, he could feel her gradually falling asleep through his spiritual sea that enveloped the entire aircraft. She was in good condition.

He also clicked on the intelligent computer screen and began to deal with the troubles caused by his temporary departure from the capital star with Xue Luo.

Of course, the biggest trouble is that after he reappeared after a few years, various forces came to spy on him.

Just like the light screen communication that suddenly popped up in front of me—

"Admiral!" The other party was a little bit unbelievable that he could connect to his communication and was very excited. The classic Alliance silver military uniform and the badge of honor on the shoulder showed that this person's qualifications were also that of a colonel.

"You finally answered my call!"

Nie Xun looked at him and said, "Jiaer, I'm planning to go back to the Divine Beast Star, and I don't want too many people to know about it."

Hearing this, Colonel Jiaer was stunned for a moment, and his expression gradually became serious: "I will follow your instructions!"