Chapter 1072: Chapter 1072: Star Era Guide (22)
Chuzheng called out to Master Yin Er, who was about to leave: “Jing Lan’s spiritual power cannot be restored?”
Master Yin Er was suspicious: “Why are you asking this?”
Chuzheng: “Just asking casually.”
Master Yin Er turned back, leaned on the railing, and sat on it.
“This matter… is difficult,” Master Yin Er said. “Jing Lan’s injuries are severe, and the damage to his spiritual power is permanent. Even Spirit Restoration Liquid may not be able to fix it.”
“Is there no other way?”
Master Yin Er stared at her for a few seconds, then slowly shook his head: “No.”
“Oh.”
“If that incident hadn’t happened, Jing Lan would probably be the most admired person in the galaxy by now.”
“Do you know the truth about that incident?”
Master Yin Er whistled nonchalantly: “I don’t know, but I believe in Jing Lan. He’s not that kind of person. He wouldn’t disregard so many lives. Something else must have happened then.”
Chuzheng: “Since there’s another reason, why doesn’t he say it?”
“…Probably can’t say,” Master Yin Er’s eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. “He’s actually quite stubborn sometimes. He’d rather bear it alone than say a word to others… Do you know what his wish is?”
Chuzheng made a wild guess: “World peace.”
“…”
Master Yin Er suddenly stopped talking.
Chuzheng’s heart skipped a beat.
Could she have guessed right?
A Good Person Card that had turned dark, could actually have such a ‘terrifying’ wish?
Master Yin Er sighed: “It’s not that grand. His wish is to become the most powerful Marshal in the galaxy, but now… he might never return.”
–
At the Yin Family Villa.
Wun Qing finished a conversation and came out of the lounge. After a few steps, he was bumped into by someone coming out of another lounge.
The drink in the other person’s hand spilled all over him.
“Sorry,” the other person apologized frantically. “I’m so sorry, let me wipe it for you?”
Wun Qing frowned: “It’s fine.”
He took off his coat; the clothes underneath were fine.
“I’m really sorry,” the other person looked apologetic.
“No problem,” Wun Qing said gently. “Just be more careful next time.”
Wun Qing suddenly raised his hand, and only he could see a holographic screen constantly displaying a prompt.
[Target is five meters away.]
Wun Qing’s expression suddenly became serious.
He instinctively looked at the girl in front of him, there was only her here…
This girl was none other than Xie Wanwan.
Wun Qing put down his hand: “May I boldly ask for your name, miss?”
“I… my name is Xie Wanwan. I’m really sorry for dirtying your clothes. Otherwise, I can compensate you…”
Her surname is Xie, huh.
And there’s no resemblance in her face.
“Sir? Sir?”
Xie Wanwan called twice, and Wun Qing came back to his senses: “Sorry, may I ask, who do you have in your family?”
“I have no relatives left,” Xie Wanwan said. “I used to live with my grandfather…”
Xie Wanwan wanted to say more, but the door beside her suddenly opened.
A few people came out, led by a young girl.
“Miss Chuzheng, please consider it carefully. We really have great sincerity.”
“Not for sale.”
“Oh…”
Wun Qing’s eyes lit up when he saw Chuzheng. He apologized to Xie Wanwan and hurriedly followed after her.
Xie Wanwan: “…”
Xie Wanwan had told He Ye she had come to the Main Star to find relatives.
And He Ye quickly found out through connections that her identity chip was applied for by the Wun Family.
The Wun Family had indeed been looking for someone over the years.
Xie Wanwan couldn’t just go up and say, I’m the person you’re looking for, because as soon as they checked, she would be exposed.
She had to make them believe on their own that she was the one they were searching for.
So she planned to first get in touch with Wun Qing.
Xie Wanwan had finally found the opportunity to talk to Wun Qing, but just as they were starting the conversation, Chuzheng suddenly appeared.
Wun Qing immediately chased after her…
Xie Wanwan felt a bit panicked. She watched as Wun Qing caught up with Chuzheng and started talking to her, then the two walked away.
The Wun Family…
A family even more prestigious than He Ye’s.
What to do, what should she do, she can’t let Chuzheng and Wun Qing recognize each other.
She had to think of a way.
Think of a way…
Various thoughts flew through Xie Wanwan’s mind until her eyes suddenly lit up, filled with determination and a hint of ruthlessness.
–
Jing Lan was standing upstairs, looking at the person standing with Chuzheng below, eyes half-narrowed, gulping down the wine in his hand.
His fingers were unconsciously tightening on the balcony railing.
Moments later, Jing Lan placed the wine glass on the balcony, supported himself on the railing, and leapt down.
Suddenly seeing someone jump down, those below were shocked and backed away.
Jing Lan strode over to Chuzheng, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her away.
Wun Qing hadn’t reacted yet before Chuzheng and Jing Lan were already a distance away.
“What are you doing?”
Chuzheng, being dragged, stumbled a bit, walking a few meters before catching up to his pace.
“Going back to school.”
“Can’t you go back by yourself? Why drag me along! Do you not care about your image, big boss?!”
Jing Lan turned back to look at her, impatiently saying: “It’s your duty to send your teacher back. If you’re unwilling, you can drop out now and never have to see me or put up with my temper again.”
Chuzheng: “…”
What’s gotten into him?
Jing Lan dragged Chuzheng away.
In the car, Jing Lan retracted his hand, sat in the back, and looked at the fleeting lights of the city outside.
“How much did you drink?”
Jing Lan sneered: “Who said I drank? Do I look drunk to you?”
Jing Lan didn’t show any signs of drunkenness, but there was a hint of alcohol on him, clearly indicating he drank quite a bit.
“… I think you’re just causing a drunken ruckus now.”
Calm down, calm down, calm down.
This is your Good Person Card.
Don’t stoop to the level of a Good Person Card.
… I’ll just beat him up when there’s no one around later.
Chuzheng didn’t say anything.
Jing Lan glanced at her twice, seeing her quietly watch the outside, and snorted to himself before also turning to look outside.
As they neared the academy, Jing Lan suddenly lowered his head and tapped open a virtual screen.
He quickly scanned it, closed the virtual screen, and called for the car to stop.
“What are you doing?”
Jing Lan opened the car door and got out: “I still have something to do, go back by yourself.”
Chuzheng: “??”
What’s wrong with you!
Weren’t you the one who wanted me to send you back?!!
Chuzheng watched Jing Lan walk into the night, paid the fare, and got out to follow him.
Jing Lan moved quickly, weaving through several main streets, and the surroundings gradually became rundown.
The low buildings and dirty environment made Chuzheng doubt whether she was still on the Main Star.
The streets here, unlike the deserted ones that were patrolled only by robots earlier, were teeming with people and bustling with activity.
Jing Lan seemed to be looking for someplace, slowing down significantly.
Jing Lan stopped in front of a building, lowered his head to confirm something, and after a moment, headed inside.