Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

After hearing Bai Qiong's explanation, Ling Ke's face turned pale and then flushed, finally settling on a shy blush. "No wonder..."

She muttered to herself, "No wonder I did that... I would never have done that before..."

She recalled her actions just now, using her own private parts to "heat" Bai Qiong, and felt waves of shame and remorse.

Ling Ke raised her head and looked at Bai Qiong, her eyes filled with a pleading look.

"Then...then could you help me 'purify' myself? I...I don't want to continue like this..."

She paused, then added, "So, please join me in an Aetheric battle, White Sky."

Chapter Seventy-Two: Forward, Crossing the Flowing Clouds! (5.3K)

"Little March, are you alright?"

Bai Qiong arrived at the bathroom door and gently knocked.

"Ugh... I'm okay... Ugh..."

Intermittent sounds came from the washroom, mixed with retching noises.

"Are you...are you really alright? Should I go in and check on you?" Bai Qiong asked with some concern.

"No...no need...you...you can just wait outside..."

March 7th's voice sounded somewhat weak. "Okay..."

Bai Qiong sighed helplessly and could only wait at the entrance of the washroom.

As time ticked by, Bai Qiong's anxiety grew.

"What happened on March 7th? Why hasn't he come out yet...?"

He couldn't help pacing back and forth in front of the washroom. Just then, the washroom door finally opened. March 7th emerged, pale-faced and looking extremely weak.

"March 7th, are you alright?!" Bai Qiong quickly stepped forward to support her and asked with concern.

"I...I'm fine..." March 7 said weakly.

"You look terrible, and you still say you're fine?!" Bai Qiong frowned, looking completely disbelieving.

"I...I'm really fine...I just...I feel a little nauseous..."

March 7th forced a smile. "Come on, I'll take you to see a doctor!"

As Bai Qiong spoke, she tried to help San Yueqi leave. "No...no need..."

March 7th quickly stopped him.

"I...I'm just a little dizzy, probably because I made myself a cup of coffee powder that Himeko gave me this morning...I'll be fine after a rest..." she explained.

"You drank Himeko's coffee?!"

Bai Qiong paused, her eyes widening as if she had heard something extraordinary.

"Are you sure you're okay? Is Himeko Coffee even fit for human consumption? I spat it out after just one sip, and you actually finished it?"

"I...Himeko meant well, and I didn't want to refuse. I'm really fine..."

After a moment's hesitation, March 7th reiterated this point.

She dared not tell Bai Qiong that the coffee Ji Zi had given her contained labor-inducing and lactation-inducing agents, among other additives.

"All right·

Seeing her insistence, Bai Qiong didn't say anything more. "Then rest well on the star raft for a while."

He said to March 7th.

"Um··. . .."

March 7th nodded, nestled beside Bai Qiong, and slowly walked towards the Star Chariot.

The two boarded the starship and found seats. March 7 leaned on Bai Qiong's shoulder, closed her eyes, and took several deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.

After a while, March 7th slowly opened her eyes.

"Are you feeling better?" Bai Qiong asked with concern. "Mmm... much better, I'll lie down for a bit longer."

March 7th's voice was still a little hoarse, but it was much better than before.

"Then lie down."

Bai Qiong breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, his phone beeped with a message notification.

He picked up his phone and saw that it was a message from Shiluwa.

[Silva: White Dome, Mr. Giovanni once instructed me to tell you something after your victory.]

[Hiluva: But after the battle, Pella and I did *that* with you... I was so busy being shy that I completely forgot about it.]

So as not to disturb March 7th who was standing nearby, Bai Qiong typed a reply with one hand.

[Bai Qiong: It's alright, you can speak now.][Xiluwa: His exact words were—"When the ears of the Concord are filled with echoes, in the seventy thousandth cycle of D-flat major—who do you hear panting?"]

[White Dome:?]

[Bai Qiong: What does that mean?]

[Hiluva: I don't know what that means either. I'm just relaying the message. Hopefully, it's not too late.]

[White Dome: I understand, thank you, Shiluva.]

Turning off his phone, Bai Qiong repeatedly pondered Giovanni's words, his brows furrowed, utterly perplexed.

What meaning is hidden in this riddle-like sentence?

Each word seems to contain a profound meaning, yet it leaves one completely baffled.

"Bai Qiong, who were you talking to just now? Why are you spacing out after you finished talking?" A soft, sweet voice came from the side, tinged with curiosity.

Bai Qiong snapped out of her daze and looked at March 7.

She was tilting her head, looking at me with a puzzled expression. "It's nothing, it's just that Silva just sent me a message, which Mr. Giovanni asked me to pass on."

As Bai Qiong spoke, he handed his phone to March 7 and showed it to her.

On March 7th, she took the phone, and the screen displayed the message from Shiluva. She blinked her big eyes and read it carefully.

"When the ears of the concord are filled with echoes, in the seventy-thousandth cycle of D-flat major—who do you hear panting?"

March 7th was read aloud softly, then he scratched his head. "What does this mean? It sounds so strange."

"Right? I also find it strange," Bai Qiong said with a wry smile.

"Why don't you just ask Mr. Giovanni?" March 7 asked, puzzled.

Bai Qiong shook his head. "Since he left us this riddle, it means he wanted us to guess it. How could he tell us directly?"

"Forget it, if even you, Bai Qiong, can't figure it out, then I certainly can't either!"

March 7th stuck out her tongue playfully and said, "I don't want to think about these things, or my head will start to hurt again."

After saying that, she snuggled against Bai Qiong's shoulder, found a comfortable position, and continued to close her eyes to rest.

Bai Qiong did not disturb her.

Turning to look out the window, the star raft was swiftly traversing the sky, and the stars outside were rushing past like ceaseless calculations.

The echoes reverberate through the corridor.

"Ugh...."

Hiluva sat alone on the steps. After sending a message to Bai Qiong, she let out a long sigh.

Just then, a pair of feet suddenly appeared in her line of sight.

Those were delicate little feet, wearing sandals, with round and cute toes, painted with bright red nail polish, which stood out in the dim light.

sandals?

"How could anyone in Belloberg wear something like this?" Shiluwa looked up in confusion, only to hear the owner of those feet—a cute little girl wearing clothes that let in the wind—speak.

"Hello, are you a champion contender here?"

Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying a gentle smile.

The starship has arrived at its destination.

Bai Qiong helped San Yueqi, and the two slowly walked towards Liuyun Ferry.

Various types of starships were docked at the pier, and various cargo containers were piled up not far from the pier.

Bai Qiong was deeply impressed by this place.

After all, it was right here that Bai Qiong and Lord Tai Bu captured Jing Liu and brought him back to be Xing Nu.

As soon as I stepped into the territory of Liuyun Ferry, a familiar voice came from not far away.

"Mr. Bai Qiong! Miss March 7th! You've come too!"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw Mr. Giovanni standing not far away, smiling at them.

“Mr. Giovanni, it’s nice to see you again!” Bai Qiong quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Giovanni's eyes held a hint of surprise. "I'm truly delighted to see how enthusiastic you two are about this game."

March 7th's complexion had recovered somewhat by now. She stood up and flattered, "Of course, the company's technology is the best in the world! The Ether Spirit created by Ether Encoding is so realistic."

"Haha, I'm glad you like it. But unfortunately, I have to excuse myself now—as the sponsor of this event, I have quite a lot to do." He said with a slight apology.

“Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Giovanni,” March 7 said hurriedly.