The yin-yang symbol quickly provided the answer.
Black Moon: "As the guardian deities of the constellations of destiny, our energy is different from that of the human and divine realms. We call our energy stellar power, which is generated by the stars."
Bai Ci: "We can also sense that a new guardian deity has been born in Cancer, and it happened not long ago. The newly born guardian deity of the constellation possesses extremely pure star power, while in the aura emanating from Cancer, we sense a rich human energy. Moreover... this human energy is different from that of you, and it is very chaotic and impulsive. If our estimation is correct... Cancer may be in an extremely dangerous state."
Pisces is extremely serious when they arrive at this conclusion, making it hard for anyone to let their guard down.
Quan Ji's eyes turned slightly cold, and she asked again, "What about Gemini?"
All the guardian deities said they didn't know.
"Gemini is an air sign, and we don't have a close connection with it. However... Gemini's aura is also very weak, and it's very likely that it's in the same situation as Cancer."
Quan Ji pursed her lips and then pinched the space between her eyebrows.
We have too little information to accurately predict the final outcome.
Jun Chenlan placed his hands on Quan Ji's shoulders and said softly, "Don't worry. Your destiny is closely connected with your constellation. When the time is right, you will understand. Thinking about it now will only add to your troubles."
Quan Ji thought Jun Chenlan's words made sense, but she kept a watchful eye on herself and sent all the guardians back to their spatial pouches.
The two exchanged a glance, and Quan Ji felt guilty: "I didn't know that this date would encounter so many problems."
Jun Chenlan shook his head, not minding at all: "It's alright, I can wait. You have more important things to do."
Quan Ji nodded, but she still felt a deep sense of guilt.
With her zodiac sign right in front of her, she couldn't possibly not try to win it over.
She had also heard rumors that after collecting all the zodiac signs, one would have the opportunity to summon Ophiuchus.
Ophiuchus is a constellation that harbors boundless energy, but no one can definitively say how.
Quan Ji only knew that she had gathered the gods named "Huang" in the illusion, but she didn't react at the time. Why that was, she didn't know.
Perhaps Ophiuchus hadn't been born yet?
As if guided by some unseen voice, Quan Ji was determined to collect all twelve constellations of destiny.
Without thinking too much, the two followed the glamorous empress into the city of the Heart Dream Empire.
The first city they entered was the City of Acquaintance.
After entering the city, the empress disappeared, and everyone realized that it was just an illusion.
The rest of the journey into the city was led by several beautiful women dressed in neat, elegant ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).
The city was brightly lit and bustling with activity. Countless souvenirs and snacks were displayed on the streets, and the surrounding scenery was also decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it a very beautiful place.
Beautiful lanterns floated continuously in the river beside the road.
The reason why Xinmeng Empire has become a popular tourist destination is not only due to its diverse scenery and historical sites, but also largely due to the legends surrounding each town.
Legend has it that in the city of Xiangshi, there once lived a fairy who was transformed from a peach blossom. After being plucked by a scholar, she was carefully raised at home. The fairy initially resented the scholar for plucking her, but later she fell in love with him because of his refined and gentle demeanor. She transformed into a fairy and fell in love with the scholar.
However, humans and demons are different, and the love between the flower fairy and the scholar cannot be recognized by the order. The god of love is ordered to make them disappear.
They knelt before Cupid, who was moved by their love and protected them with his divine power. Although he could not let them be together, he allowed them to communicate in the form of lanterns.
If the lanterns of the two people can burn for three whole years, they can break through all obstacles and be together forever.
But this is ultimately a violation of the rules. As a consequence, if either party cannot tolerate it and burns the lantern, then... the one who sent out the lantern will be trapped in a labyrinth of life and death, never to emerge again.
This legend was told by the maids who brought them into the city.
Quan Ji listened very attentively, but she had to admit—this story was utter bullshit.
Mainland China has long embraced open relationships, and transgender relationships have been legal for a long time. In fact, some countries even legalize relationships between people of different genders.
However, every country has its own style; the lower the level of an empire, the more limited it is, while the more powerful a country is, the more tolerant it is.
Because powerful nations are able to tolerate more diverse emotions.
For example, in the Holy Glory Empire, which was controlled by Quan Zhan in his previous life, homosexuality was illegal.
But other countries have long since embraced this different kind of love, turning it into a fair relationship, and it has since become commonplace.
Among the tourists in the Dream Empire were some male couples.
However, the Xinmeng Empire opened up all forms of love shortly after its founding, so Quan Ji could immediately conclude that the legend was utterly false.
Only a fool would believe that, and only an idiot would be moved by it, hahaha.
She turned to talk to Lan, but found that Jun Chenlan's eyes were slightly red, as if she was completely moved by the story.
Quan Ji: "..."
Hahaha?
Jun Chenlan noticed Quan Ji's gaze and asked, "Don't you feel very touched?"
Quan Ji: "Mmm, I'm touched."
She mentally slapped herself and said sorry.
After all, she wouldn't admit that she liked a fool and an idiot.
Jun Chenlan's gaze fell on Jian Ci: "Are you going to release the lanterns?"
Quan Ji: "...Hmm...Hmm, whatever you want."
She silently slapped herself twice in her mind.
Lan's friends like it, what can we do but spoil them!
Anyway, putting out a lantern won't kill you.
Jun Chenlan immediately laughed: "Then we'll go later."
Quan Ji smiled on the surface, but in her heart she was cursing and agreeing.
She had originally planned to give Lan a big surprise, heading straight to the inn later for some conversations that only adults could have.
Unfortunately, Lan doesn't care. What does Lan care about?
I love these lanterns!
Sigh... A man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
...
Soon, the group arrived at the center of Xiangshi City, where the maids all stopped and gave instructions:
"It is late today. If anyone wishes to rest, they can find a place to stay. If you still have the energy to explore, you can continue to wander around Xiangshi City. The gates of other cities will be opened tomorrow morning. We will take our leave now."
After saying this, the maids turned and left the city of acquaintances.
The next second, Jun Chenlan fixed his gaze on Quan Ji.
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