Nine Star Burden

Extra update because it turns out to be Wu Xiaojing, the leader of the alliance.

Jiang Xiao thought that he had seen this group of princes and nobles partying, but it turned out that Jiang Xiao was still too young.

The next night, the night after the first round of competition, Jiang Xiao was told that there was a dance and was required to wear a mask and dress up.

Jiang Xiao has never participated in a masquerade, and he does not need to hide his identity before he can have fun.

Most of the people entering the venue are contestants, which also shows that, except for some people who came with the team, the vast majority of people here are star warriors, and there are not a few who have star-like perception skills.

Some people are well aware of the face hidden behind the mask.

But even in this case, with a layer of mask covering the area, people let go of their hands and feet and had a great time.

To be honest, Jiang Xiao could have had several romantic encounters. In the words of Prince Bino: Anything that happens tonight will only stay tonight.

This is an unwritten rule, a kind of unspoken rule. Once someone breaks this unspoken rule, they will be under fire from everyone here, and everyone will work together to maintain such a dance.

This is also to protect their right to lose their identity and have fun as much as they want.

After a few songs, Jiang Xiao rejected a few people and left here.

For Jiang Xiao, he was just here to open his eyes, but for many people, this would be an extraordinary night.

However, if you don’t broaden your horizons like this, it’s meaningless.

Jiang Xiao not only left the dance floor, but also left the party.

When I left, I took most of the bottle of red wine from the waiter's arms.

Just now, the waiter saw Jiang Xiao coming and stretched out his hand to him. The waiter immediately handed a goblet to Jiang Xiao, but Jiang Xiao passed the goblet from his left hand. cup, and took away most of the bottle of red wine in his right hand.

Not only that, Jiang Xiao also picked at the dining table, put together a fruit plate, and then left in a flash.

That figure is as chic as you want.

Some careful people on the dance floor noticed this.

They also showed knowing smiles, and they secretly guessed in their hearts who the little poisonous naughty girl had lost her secret meeting.

Jiang Xiao left the dance party, blinked a few times, and entered the dense forest.

This manor was far away from the city. Deep in the remote jungle, Jiang Xiao found a particularly quiet and secluded place.

But even in the dark forest, Jiang Xiao still summoned the Territory of Tears. His eyes were red, and light rain gradually began to fall in the dark sky.

From what I could sense, there was indeed no one around here, but there were some wild animals.

After making sure it was safe, Jiang Xiao opened the ruins of the Shadow of Disaster and stepped inside. The space gate closed instantly. The dense forest was still silent, except for the light rain that gradually stopped.

In the Ruins of Shadow of Disaster, the lights were brightly lit.

The huge fireworks puppets have become street lights. They stand quietly one by one, like majestic flame sculptures. They are particularly obedient and motionless. On their bodies, there are only the random sparks and the occasional crackle. rattling sound.

Jiang Xiao carried red wine and a wet fruit plate and walked towards the southeast corner.

But he saw a familiar figure.

Haha In the fitness equipment area, a familiar figure was riding a bicycle hard, breathing heavily.

The sweat-soaked look on his face was comparable to that of Jiang Xiao who ran to his death on the playground of the imperial capital. He looked as if he had been fished out of the water.

She was wearing a black vest, stretch pants, and no shoes. Under the sweat, the clothes clung to her body tightly, outlining her beautiful body lines.

Due to the placement of the bicycle, Han Jiangxue's back was facing Jiang Xiao at this time, and in front of him was a deep and vast dim starry sky.

She was wearing headphones, holding the bicycle with her hands, riding rhythmically with her feet, looking straight at the starry sky in front of her, wondering what she was thinking.

Beside her, a large amount of strong star power was constantly gathering, and the picture was very beautiful.

Jiang Xiao's steps were very light and he walked quietly. Looking at the familiar back and the look of hard work, Jiang Xiao hesitated for a moment and stood quietly behind her.

Han Jiangxue, who was wearing headphones, couldn't hear any sound. In this Ruin of Shadows, her alertness to her surroundings seemed to be minimized.

However, as a star warrior with a keen sense of smell, she vaguely felt someone's gaze.

Han Jiangxue stopped at her feet, turned her head sharply, her ponytail swaying, and glistening beads of sweat spilled out.

Han Jiangxue's eyes narrowed slightly.

Contrary to Jiang Xiao's imagination, she did not feel the joy of being reunited. Instead, she seemed to have been aggrieved, but she was trying her best to restrain such emotions and try not to show them.

Therefore, at this moment, her dark eyes were full of stubbornness, but her sweaty face was expressionless.

Jiang Xiao walked over, stood beside her, and handed over the fruit plate.

It was almost a week from the time Han Jiangxue entered here to the time Jiang Xiao appeared again.

Han Jiangxue rode her bicycle again and looked at the starry sky in front of her.

Jiang Xiao grinned, put the red wine on the ground, leaned against the upright stand in front of the bicycle, poked a piece of mango with a fork, and brought it to Han Jiangxue's dry lips.

Han Jiangxue raised her eyes and glanced at Jiang Xiao, pedaled her bicycle, and after a few seconds, she opened her mouth and ate it.

The large fruit plate was halfway down. Under the attack of sweet fruits, Han Jiangxue finally took off her earphones and spoke first: I have reached the peak of the galaxy.

Jiang Xiao said: That's a good thing.

Han Jiangxue ate the small pieces of orange fed by Jiang Xiao, but she felt a little depressed: I can't find any way to turn stars into weapons.

Jiang Xiao comforted him softly: That's a matter of the Xinghai period. Everyone has the opportunity to be enlightened.

Yeah. Han Jiangxue hummed lightly and glanced at the crimson strawberry chunks.

Jiang Xiao also picked up the strawberries and sent them over.

Han Jiangxue: How are you? Have you participated in the competition?

Yes. Jiang Xiao nodded, The first round of competition is over and I have advanced.

Jiang Xiao talked about all kinds of strange star pets, and told Han Jiangxue anecdotes.

When Jiang Xiao said that he had turned the rainforest civet into a puddle of mud, Han Jiangxue finally had a smile on his face, as if he could imagine how well-behaved the cruel star pet would be after being blessed.

Most of the fruit plate was gone. Jiang Xiao knew that she was short of water and never stopped feeding. However, Han Jiangxue shook her head slightly, signaling that she would stop eating and leave some for Xia Yan.

Jiang Xiao then remembered, yes, there is another Erha here! People?

Han Jiangxue said softly: To practice swordsmanship, she needs a quiet environment, deep in the space, in the opposite corner.

Oh, then I won't disturb her. Jiang Xiao thought for a while, put the fruit plate on the seat of the butterfly machine aside, picked up the red wine and put it over, When she comes back to rest, you can give her some Her.

Well, be careful. Han Jiangxue said, seeming to have issued an eviction order.

Jiang Xiao, however, picked up the towel on the equipment nearby and wiped the sweat on her shoulders and arms.

Han Jiangxue said nothing. She held the handrails of the bicycle, looked at the starry sky in front of her, and continued training.

Jiang Xiao carefully wiped the sweat on her neck and said softly: You know, as long as you are not impatient, we will eventually get everything we want and achieve our set goals.

Some things really need to be said.

The movements of Han Jiangxue's feet were getting faster and faster.

Jiang Xiao: “We have come all the way”

Han Jiangxue suddenly said: I want to enter the sea of ​​​​stars before the World Cup. I have to cross it both physically and mentally.

The voice was firm and the words strong.

Jiang Xiao paused and said: Before I leave, I asked Principal Yang, Qin Wangchuan and Erwei to help find the Xinghai Law System that has a similar shape to yours. After I finish this invitational competition, I will go back to them and ask them. Ask, if there is such a senior Xinghai, maybe he can give us some advice and guidance.

Hearing this, Han Jiangxue's eyes moved from the dim stars in the distance to Jiang Xiao, and she said softly Hmm.

Seeing that her mood had eased, Jiang Xiao said, Why did you enter the Star Sea?

Han Jiangxue said without hesitation: Star pet, high-quality star skills, stronger abilities and physical fitness.

Jiang Xiao: What is all this for?

Han Jiangxue: Dragon Cave.

She answered without any hesitation, her goal was very clear, and she was executing it firmly and diligently.

But every individual will have inertia.

There is no supervision or supervision here.

Jiang Xiao only came once in a while and saw her training hard. This was not only a matter of self-discipline, but also showed her clear goals and determination.

Jiang Xiaodao: Let's talk about some practical issues. After going to the Dragon Cave, we couldn't find any trace of our parents. What are you going to do next?

Han Jiangxue pursed her lips and said, The strange ball, they may be there.

Jiang Xiao sighed heavily in his heart and said: Yes, there is a very small possibility. But you know, if we go to the alien world, we will never come back.

I can't come back. Han Jiangxue stopped, looked up at Jiang Xiao, and said, You are just a bait there.

Jiang Xiao smiled and said: You want to score a special goal, how can I use bait to accompany you?

Han Jiangxue: You told me many times that the bait is yourself.

Jiang Xiao: It's very dangerous there, and the alien ball also means death. One day, my bait dies, and I may never see you again. After all, the location of the teleportation from the upper dimension to the alien ball is different every time. , the scope is huge, and, during the blank period when the two of us are not together, maybe you will also die.

Han Jiangxue seemed to have resumed her Han Xiaoshou attitude, looking at Jiang Xiao stubbornly without responding.

Jiang Xiaodao: Is there really nothing that makes you miss this place? This civilized society? The people on this earth?

Han Jiangxue opened her mouth and was speechless for a long time. It was completely opposite to her clear-cut and resolute look before.

After a long time, Han Jiangxue whispered: I'll stay with you.

With that said, Han Jiangxue lowered her head and continued riding her bicycle.

Jiang Xiao whispered: Han Jiangxue.

Han Jiangxue frowned slightly, she was not used to Jiang Xiao calling her by her full name.

Jiang Xiao: You are a person who lives by your goals. You have said it yourself and you behave like this.

For example, in high school, you compete in leagues and rankings again and again, until you are admitted to the highest university in China. You have been confused for a while, and suddenly you don’t know what to do.

Han Jiangxue was expressionless and did not respond.

Jiang Xiao: The World Cup saved you, gave you a goal, and made you very motivated to live. If there was no World Cup, you might be even crazier.

There is a World Cup, and her goal in training is to win the championship among her peers.

Without the World Cup, Han Jiangxue's training could only be to go to the Dragon Cave. Such a top goal would be a kind of devastation to Han Jiangxue.

Jiang Xiao: Even now, you can't wait for the second World Cup. You have planned your motivation for survival very clearly. Dragon Cave and Alien Ball. I know you very well. Do you think I will believe you and say that I will stay? Stay with me on earth.

Han Jiangxue raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Xiao, and said word by word: I said, if I stay with you, I will definitely stay with you. You don't need to question my promise to you.

Jiang Xiao closed his mouth and stopped talking.

Han Jiangxue slowly pedaled her bicycle and turned her head to look at the dim starry sky.

So now comes the question,

Which is the more correct path in life, living like a zombie or struggling to survive with hope?

Jiang Xiao suddenly stretched out his hand and pressed it on the back of Han Jiangxue's head.

He leaned down slightly and pressed his lips lightly on her sweaty forehead.

Han Jiangxue's body stiffened slightly.

Jiang Xiao smacked his lips, sweating really hard: We all know what the result of exploring the Dragon Cave will be, so, let's move on to the next topic.

Han Jiangxue raised her head: Huh?

Jiang Xiao: Do you think that in the future, you will stay on earth to accompany me, or will I go to another planet to accompany you?

Han Jiangxue bit her lip, feeling a little complicated.

This is indeed a problem.

Jiang Xiao patted Han Jiangxue on the shoulder: According to your training intensity and the speed of cultivation in Shadow Ruins, you will be able to get everything you want in less than half a year.

Let's make a deal, I will accompany you to the alien world, and it must be the two of us.

Moreover, you must respect my advice. I am both your comrade-in-arms and your guide. Without me, it will be difficult for you to find the passage to the alien world.

I hope that we can give ourselves more time to prepare, and that point may not be in half a year.

Han Jiangxue rested her elbows on the armrests of her bicycle, lowered her head, and sighed deeply.

Jiang Xiao whispered: Think about it.

Han Jiangxue lowered her head, with sweat dripping down her face that had not been wiped by Jiang Xiao. She was silent for a long time, then softly said Yeah.

Jiang Xiao patted her back and said, I'm going back first. In a few days, I'll come back with a platinum divine pet to open your eyes.