Chapter 育 为原来是吴晓静啊盟主加更

Jiang Xiao thought he had seen enough of the parties of these nobles, but in reality, Jiang Xiao was still too young.

The next evening, the night after the first round of competition, Jiang Xiao was informed that there would be a masquerade ball and was asked to wear a mask and attend in formal attire.

Jiang Xiao had never attended a masquerade ball, nor did he need to hide his identity to have fun.

Most of those who entered were contestants, which indicated that, aside from a few team members, the vast majority were Star Warriors, and many of them possessed Perception-type Star Techniques.

Some people knew the faces hidden behind the masks.

But even in this situation, with a mask as a cover, people let loose and had a great time.

To be honest, Jiang Xiao could have had several romantic encounters. In Prince Bino’s words: "Anything that happens tonight stays tonight."

This was an unwritten rule, a sort of unspoken agreement. Anyone who broke it would be bombarded by everyone present, who would collectively defend such a ball.

This was also to protect their right to shed their status and have fun.

After a few songs, Jiang Xiao declined a few people and left.

For Jiang Xiao, he was just there to broaden his horizons, but for many others, it would be an extraordinary night.

However, these horizons were better left unbroadened; they weren't interesting.

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

As he left, he conveniently took more than half a bottle of red wine from a waiter's arms...

Just now, when the waiter saw Jiang Xiao approaching and reaching out, he immediately handed Jiang Xiao a goblet. However, Jiang Xiao bypassed the goblet offered by his left hand and directly took the half-empty bottle of red wine from his right hand.

Not only that, Jiang Xiao also picked and chose at the dining table, putting together a fruit platter before flashing away.

His figure was as dashing as could be.

Some "interested parties" in the dance floor noticed this and revealed knowing smiles, secretly guessing who Jiu Xing Du Nai was sneaking off to meet...

After leaving the ball, Jiang Xiao flashed several times and entered the dense forest.

The manor was far from the city, in the remote depths of the dense forest, Jiang Xiao found a particularly quiet and secluded spot.

But even in the pitch-black forest, Jiang Xiao still summoned the Domain Tear Domain. His eyes turned red, and a light rain gradually began to fall in the pitch-black sky.

He sensed that there was indeed no one nearby, only some wild animals.

After confirming it was safe, Jiang Xiao activated the Calamity Shadow Territory, stepped into it, and the spatial gate instantly contracted. The forest remained silent, with only the gradually stopping rain.

Inside the Calamity Shadow Territory, it was brightly lit.

Giant Flame Puppet became streetlights, standing quietly one by one, like majestic flame sculptures, particularly obedient, motionless. On their bodies, there were only scurrying sparks and the occasional crackling sound.

Jiang Xiao carried the red wine and the wet fruit platter, and walked towards the southeast corner.

He saw a familiar figure.

"Hah... hah..." In the fitness equipment area, a familiar figure was diligently riding a bicycle, breathing heavily.

Her sweaty appearance was comparable to Jiang Xiao running to his death on the playground in the capital, as if she had been fished out of the water.

She was wearing a black tank top, leggings, and no shoes. Under the sweat, her clothes clung tightly to her body, outlining her beautiful curves.

Due to the placement of the bicycle, Han Jiangxue was facing away from Jiang Xiao, facing a deep and vast dim starry sky.

She was wearing headphones, holding the handlebars, pedaling rhythmically, looking straight ahead at the starry sky, not knowing what she was thinking.

And beside her, a large amount of dense star power was constantly gathering, the scene was very beautiful.

Jiang Xiao's steps were very light, he quietly walked over, looked at the familiar back, at her hardworking appearance, Jiang Xiao hesitated for a moment, and stood quietly behind her.

Wearing headphones, Han Jiangxue couldn't hear any sound. In this Calamity Shadow Territory, her vigilance towards her surroundings seemed to have dropped to its lowest.

But, as a Star Warrior with a keen sense of smell, she vaguely felt that she was being watched.

Han Jiangxue stopped pedaling and suddenly turned her head, her ponytail swinging, and glistening beads of sweat scattering out.

Han Jiangxue's eyes narrowed slightly.

Contrary to Jiang Xiao's expectations, she didn't show any joy at the reunion, but rather seemed to have suffered some grievance, but she was trying hard to restrain such emotions, trying not to show them.

So, at this time, her dark eyes were full of stubbornness, and her sweaty face was expressionless.

Jiang Xiao walked over, stood by her side, and handed her the fruit platter.

Almost a week had passed since Han Jiangxue entered here and Jiang Xiao reappeared.

Han Jiangxue started riding the bicycle again, looking at the starry sky in front of her.

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

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

Half of the large fruit platter was gone. Under the onslaught of sweet fruit, Han Jiangxue finally took off her headphones and spoke first: "I've entered the Star River Pinnacle."

Jiang Xiao said, "That's a good thing."

Han Jiangxue ate the small piece of orange fed by Jiang Xiao, but her emotions were a little low: "I can't find the path to transform stars into martial power at all."

Jiang Xiao comforted softly: "That's a matter for the Star Ocean stage, everyone has a chance to have an epiphany."

"Yeah." Han Jiangxue gave a faint hum and glanced at the dark red strawberry chunk.

Jiang Xiao also conveniently forked up a strawberry and sent it over.

Han Jiangxue: "How are you? Did you participate in the competition?"

"Yeah." Jiang Xiao nodded, "The first round of the competition is over, I've already advanced..."

Jiang Xiao spoke about those bizarre Star Pets, and told Han Jiangxue about the interesting things.

When Jiang Xiao said that he had turned the rainforest cat into a pool of mush, a smile finally appeared on Han Jiangxue's face, as if she could imagine the docile appearance of the ferocious Star Pet after being blessed.

More than half of the fruit platter was gone. Jiang Xiao knew she was very dehydrated and had not stopped feeding her. But Han Jiangxue shook her head slightly, indicating that she would not eat any more, and would leave some for Xia Yan.

Only then did Jiang Xiao remember, oh yeah, there's still a husky here! Where is she?

Han Jiangxue said softly: "Practicing swordsmanship, she needs a quiet environment, in the depths of the space, in the opposite corner."

"Oh, then I won't disturb her." Jiang Xiao thought for a while, put the fruit platter on the seat of the butterfly machine, and picked up the red wine and put it over there, "Wait for her to come back to rest, then you can give it to her."

"Yeah, be careful." Han Jiangxue said, seemingly issuing an eviction order.

But Jiang Xiao picked up a towel from the nearby equipment and helped her wipe the sweat from her shoulders and arms.

Han Jiangxue didn't show any reaction, held the handlebars of the bicycle, looked at the starry sky in front of her, and continued to train.

Jiang Xiao carefully wiped the sweat from 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 should be said.

Han Jiangxue's pedaling became faster and faster.

Jiang Xiao: "We have come all the way..."

Han Jiangxue suddenly said: "I want to enter the Star Ocean before the World Cup, both physically and mentally, I must cross into it."

Her voice was very firm and her words were very strong.

Jiang Xiao paused and said: "Before I left, I asked Principal Yang, Qin Wangchuan, and Er Wei's side to help find Star Ocean magic systems with similar figure charts to you. After I finish this invitational tournament, I will go back and ask them. If there are such Star Ocean seniors, maybe they can give us some advice and guidance."

Hearing this, Han Jiangxue's gaze shifted from the distant dim stars to Jiang Xiao, and she gently said "Yeah."

Seeing that her emotions had eased, Jiang Xiao said: "What are you entering the Star Ocean for?"

Han Jiangxue said without hesitation: "Star Pets, high-quality Star Techniques, stronger abilities and physical fitness."

Jiang Xiao: "What is all this for?"

Han Jiangxue: "Dragon Cave."

Her answer was without the slightest hesitation, her goal was very clear, and she was firmly and diligently executing it.

Everyone has inertia.

There was no one to supervise here, and no one to manage.

Jiang Xiao only came occasionally, and saw her hardworking training appearance. This was not just a matter of self-discipline, but also showed that her goal was clear and her heart was determined.

Jiang Xiao said: "Let's talk about some realistic issues. After we go to the Dragon Cave, we can't find our parents' traces. What are you planning to do next?"

Han Jiangxue pursed her lips and said: "Other worlds, they may be there."

Jiang Xiao sighed heavily in his heart and said: "Yes, there is a very small possibility. But you know, once we go to the other world, we will never be able to return."

"I, won't come back." Han Jiangxue stopped pedaling, looked up at Jiang Xiao, and said, "You are just the bait there."

Jiang Xiao said with a smile: "You want to go to the other world, how could I use bait to accompany you."

Han Jiangxue: "You have told me many times that the bait is you."

Jiang Xiao: "It's very dangerous there, and the other world also means death. One day, my bait dies, and wanting to see you again may be a distant dream. After all, the location of the transmission from the upper dimension to the other world is different every time, and the range is extremely large. Moreover, during the gap period when we are not together, maybe you will also die a violent death."

Han Jiangxue seemed to have returned to the posture of "Little Stubborn Han", stubbornly looking at Jiang Xiao, without responding.

Jiang Xiao said: "Is there really nothing here that you miss? This civilized society? The people on this earth?"

Han Jiangxue opened her mouth, but for a long time, she couldn't say anything, which was completely opposite to her previous clear goal and resolute appearance.

After a long time, Han Jiangxue said softly: "I'll stay and accompany you."

Saying that, Han Jiangxue lowered her head and continued to ride the bicycle.

Jiang Xiao said softly: "Han Jiangxue."

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

Jiang Xiao: "You are a person who lives in goals, and you have said that you are like this.

For example, in high school, the leagues, the ranking of grades, until you were admitted to China's highest institution, you had a period of confusion, and suddenly you didn't know what to do."

Han Jiangxue was expressionless and did not respond.

Jiang Xiao: "The World Cup saved you and gave you a goal, which made you very motivated to live. Without the World Cup, you might be even more crazy."

With the World Cup, her training goal is temporarily to win the championship among her peers.

Without the World Cup, Han Jiangxue's training could only be to go to the Dragon Cave. This top-level goal is a kind of devastation for Han Jiangxue.

Jiang Xiao: "Even now, you can't wait for the second World Cup. You have planned your motivation to live very clearly, the Dragon Cave and the other world. I know you very well, do you think I will believe you, and say that you will stay on Earth to accompany me."

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

Jiang Xiao closed his mouth and stopped speaking.

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

So now the question comes,

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

Jiang Xiao suddenly reached out and pressed on the back of Han Jiangxue's head.

He leaned over slightly, and his lips gently printed on her sweaty forehead.

Han Jiangxue's body stiffened slightly.

Jiang Xiao smacked his lips, this sweat is really salty...: "We all know what the result of exploring the Dragon Cave is, so, next topic."

Han Jiangxue raised her head: "Hmm?"

Jiang Xiao: "Do you think, in the future, will it be that you stay on Earth to accompany me, or will I go to the other world to accompany you?"

Han Jiangxue bit her lip, her mood was a little complicated.

This is indeed a problem.

Jiang Xiao patted Han Jiangxue on the shoulder: "According to your training intensity, according to the cultivation speed of this Calamity Shadow Territory, it won't take half a year for you to get everything you want.

Let's make an agreement, I will accompany you to the other world, and it must be the two of us going together.

And, you have to 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 other world.

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

Han Jiangxue supported her elbows on the handlebars of the bicycle, lowered her head, and sighed deeply.

Jiang Xiao said softly: "Think about it."

Han Jiangxue lowered her head, and on her face that Jiang Xiao had not wiped, sweat kept dripping down. After a long silence, she gently said "Yeah."

Jiang Xiao patted her on the back and said: "I'll go back first. In a few days, I'll bring back a platinum God Pet to open your eyes."