Chapter 50 Halo Star

The little mermaid didn't want to bother the little prince anymore.

She realized that the "pearl" she was looking for was not in the palace.

The little mermaid finally decided to leave here and go somewhere else to find the real pearl.

She went to say goodbye to the prince, and the prince was very sad.

But the little mermaid knew that even if she left the palace and the prince, she would always remember everything on the shore. And the real pearl might be somewhere unknown, waiting for her to discover.

The little mermaid looked back at the palace, then turned and walked towards the endless sea of ​​stars...

**

The best way to forget something is to distract yourself.

After figuring out that the sea is not scary and that it’s okay to occasionally hear things you shouldn’t hear.

An Zhi quickly calmed down.

After all, this is a different world from the original one.

For example, she even has mushrooms!

An Zhi lay on the bed and whispered to Mushroom.

The lights in the room weren't fully turned off. A starry sky projector was spinning slowly overhead. The whispers in my ears gradually faded away.

The waves are the ups and downs of the rhythm.

**

After sailing for a few days, the Light Chaser entered the central galaxy.

They will stop briefly at an outer planet.

The bustling crowd was wearing clothes of different colors, with smiles from the heart on their faces.

Gu Jinyan held An Zhi's hand and walked in the crowd, while Gu Changfeng lagged behind slightly.

There is a small stall on the roadside that is full of rainbow marshmallows. The fluffy and colorful candy balls are shining attractively in the sun.

An Zhi let out a slight "wow" sound.

The next moment, the marshmallow was handed to An Zhi.

Halo star.

The planet is known for its constant, gentle sunshine year-round and its vibrant celebrations.

It has consistently been in the top ten of the must-see list for interstellar travel.

Outside the starport, the festive atmosphere of Halo Planet permeated the air, the caramel aroma of baked cookies and the fragrance of unknown flowers filling the air.

The streets and alleys are hung with colorful light strips and colorful flags, and the fabrics flutter gently in the breeze, like a sea of ​​color.

**

"Hello, check in."

Gu Changfeng was checking in nearby.

Stay at a hotel in the center of Halo Star City tonight.

Gu Jinyan stood at the front desk, holding An Zhi, who had been walking for half a day.

An Zhi looked around curiously.

The hotel lobby is magnificent, with huge crystal chandeliers shining brightly

However, in another corner of the lobby, several local police officers were talking in low voices. Their faces were serious and the atmosphere seemed a little tense.

The police officers patrolled and scanned the lobby from time to time, seeming to be quite alert.

A female police officer in uniform paused slightly when she saw a teenager holding a delicate child in his arms.

She hesitated for a moment, but finally walked to the front desk.

"Hello, Officer Emily."

The front desk staff immediately nodded to her.

Officer Emily's gaze fell on An Zhi, and the seriousness on her face faded a little.

She looked at Gu Changfeng, her tone filled with official courtesy and politeness:

"You are here with your children for the festival, aren't you?"

Gu Changfeng nodded: "Yes."

Officer Emily's gaze returned to An Zhi again.

Although her smile was gentle, a hint of worry flashed across her eyes.

Officer Emily lowered her voice and spoke in a more serious tone:

“The security situation here has been a bit complicated recently.

"Recently... there have been several cases of missing young children. Although we have increased patrols, please keep an eye on your children."

"Missing case?" Gu Jinyan repeated in a low voice.

He looked down at An Zhi in his arms. The little girl seemed to sense the tense atmosphere. She leaned quietly against his chest, making no more noise. She just listened attentively without blinking, as if observing the adults' reactions.

"Yes."

Officer Emily sighed.

"We are investigating fully but we don't have any leads at the moment."

She reminded again: "Please be careful and don't let the child out of your sight."

After saying that, she nodded to Gu Changfeng, then turned back to her companions and continued the discussion.

Gu Changfeng took the room card and stood there, tapping the corner of the room card lightly on the marble countertop, making a crisp sound.

It's still two days' journey to the capital planet.

There is no room for error.

"It's too late today. It's not safe to go out now. We'll leave tomorrow morning after breakfast."

"Father, the missing case..." Gu Jinyan asked softly.

Gu Changfeng had already walked to the elevator door with his luggage bag.

An Zhi seemed to sense the tense atmosphere between the adults and obediently jumped down and took his brother's hand:

"An An won't run around."

The elevator door slowly closed, isolating the noise from the lobby.

**

Away from the hustle and bustle, the air was filled with the smell of dampness and decay.

This place is more like a makeshift and crude outpost.

In the dim light, several figures in dark cloaks were talking in low voices, their voices sometimes rough and rapid, with obvious dissatisfaction and anxiety.

The screen in front of them displayed a real-time security map of Halo Star, with several flashing red dots on it, indicating that the police patrol area was constantly expanding.

Also listed next to it are the case numbers of recently reported missing children.

"Damn it! The security has been stepped up again!" a hoarse voice cursed. He slammed his fist down on the metal table next to him, making a dull thud. "Those damn sheriffs! They don't even do a damn thing during normal times, but they come to cause trouble during festivals!"

"The collection of 'sacrifices' has slowed down," another voice complained. "We haven't gathered the required quantity yet. If this continues, we'll run out of time!"

"I don't care what method you use!" The hoarse voice increased in volume. "You must send another batch of 'sacrifices' within tomorrow. The festival is crowded with people, it's the perfect opportunity! Don't tell me that all the 'good kids' on Halo Star have gone into hiding!"

The third cloaked figure's voice was even more gloomy. "Right now, the police are focusing on the city center. They're more likely to strike in more remote residential areas or during festival parades."

But someone immediately refuted his words.

"The target is the 'Excellent Cubs,'" the man emphasized. "Only they can activate the 'Gate.' Don't make any mistakes, and don't leave any traces!"

The other 'cargo' that was delivered should be processed as soon as possible."

**

The night on Halo Star was deep, and the hotel room was silent.

However, An Zhi did not sleep well, and his small body tossed and turned on the soft bed.

Her eyes trembled slightly beneath her tightly closed eyelids, and her brows were tightly furrowed, as if she was troubled by something invisible.

In her dream, the boundless sea appeared again.

But this time, the waves were no longer a gentle comfort.