Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

Jing Liu leaned forward and threw herself into Qi Zhimu's arms, hugging him tightly, her words filled with reluctance.

"After 18 system hours, I will have to set off earlier."

"..." Qi Zhimu sighed helplessly.

I thought it was something serious, but it turns out it was just that I couldn't bear to part with him.

However, Qi Zhimu could understand.

In terms of the degree of attachment, Jingliu was undoubtedly the most intense among all his women.

Kagami's attachment-type yandere symptoms were only greatly alleviated, never truly cured.

"Master, in the time before I leave, I don't want to be separated from you even by a single centimeter... Is that alright...?"

Upon noticing the footsteps that suddenly stopped outside Qingxin Residence, Jingliu knew it was Yaoguang who had parked the Star Chariot, but didn't want to pay any attention to it.

"...Okay." Qi Zhimu picked up Jing Liu around the waist and strode back to the bedroom.

The door slammed shut.

During the next dozen or so systems, I will definitely be sleepless.

……

The following afternoon.

Jingliu arrived at the port of Tabusi, which was not open to the public, on time, but his steps looked somewhat unnatural.

Yao Guang had been waiting there for a long time. Seeing her like this, he thought for a moment and spoke with curiosity.

"What does it feel like to have sex with a man? Compared to being able to satisfy your own needs, is it more pleasurable the longer it lasts?"

"...You have no experience?" Jingliu frowned, speechless.

"I really have no experience."

Yao Guang resisted the urge to roll his eyes and kept shaking his head.

"I didn't realize you were so different. You're usually like an iceberg, but you're so passionate and unrestrained in bed."

"You've crossed a line." Jingliu frowned on the surface, a hint of uncertainty in his mind.

The space lock that isolates movement—is it open or not?

Yao Guang immediately saw what Jing Liu was thinking and answered for him:

"I'm sorry, the spatial lock wasn't opened. I listened to it for most of last night. You two are quite the character."

"As the dignified general of the Immortal Ship, I never expected that the boss of Yao would have such a penchant for eavesdropping in the corner." Jing Liu said expressionlessly.

"Your moans are too loud." Yao Guang spread his hands and asked again, "Is it really that comfortable?"

Fun fact: All guest rooms at Qingxinju have a space lock that isolates noise. You can open it if you don't want to hear anything. Also, as for comfort, why don't you find a man you like to try it out?

Jingliu coldly retorted, not forgetting the key point—

"Of course, there's a condition: just don't go looking for my husband, I don't welcome you."

"Although I am quite curious about Mr. Zhi Mu, I have no intention of doing so. Rather, seeing how well you two get along, I am truly relieved."

Yao Guang said with a smile.

"Don't worry?" Jingliu asked, puzzled.

Yao Guang: "Those who are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the people in their hearts often unleash boundless power and create one miracle after another."

"Who knows... you might even be able to break free from your existing cursed fate, hehe... I look forward to your future."

There was one more thing Yao Guang kept to himself.

She also looked forward to Qi Zhimu's future.

That was a carefully selected agent of the hunting will, chosen by the Emperor's Bow Master.

Qi Zhimu's existence is destined to act like a fair hunter, restraining some of the destruction that breaks the balance.

The existence of the Immortal Boat Alliance and the Seven Heavenly Generals of the Imperial Bow is intended to restrain the endless bountiful people who have been causing havoc throughout the world, and this has never truly ceased for thousands of years.

The existence of any Star God Envoy is not meaningless.

Qi Zhimu was no exception.

She was extremely curious about the significance of his existence, and so was the marshal.

After all… Qi Zhimu is now a genuine sea patrol knight, while the Immortal Ship Alliance's Instant Blood Rainbow is long dead.

The thought of being able to personally manipulate the unknown threads of fate through the cause and effect of Qi Zhimu or Jing Liu to find the answer made Yao Guang so excited that he couldn't help but tremble.

"There's no point in saying more, let's set off." Jingliu took a step forward, preparing to board the star raft.

"Since Mr. Zhi Mu didn't show up, it seems you sneaked out."

Whether Yao Guang was deliberately spoiling the mood or genuinely preparing for the worst, it was unclear.

"While I look forward to your future and have confidence in you, you will inevitably have to pay a certain price if you want to gain power."

"Given the anticipated cost, this departure could be a final farewell. Will you truly not regret not saying goodbye to your beloved?"

Jing Liu, who was about to enter the star raft, paused.

"Find a man, Yao Guang. When you truly fall in love with someone, you'll realize how foolish I was to say this today."

"As a general, I am the eyes and ears of the entire Immortal Ship Alliance. I don't have as much time as you to cultivate relationships. You can only suffer a foolish and silent loss that you can't prove," Yao Guang sighed regretfully.

Jingliu ignored her.

Indeed, she left quietly while her master was fast asleep.

Not saying goodbye means believing that you will have no regrets.

But... she couldn't help but turn back and gaze in the direction of Qingxin Residence.

She gently stroked the silver moon jade pendant on her arm, and a stunning smile appeared on her face reflected in the mirror.

A fleeting hint of reluctance and longing flashed in her crimson eyes, then settled deep within her heart, hidden away layer by layer.

Her tender side belongs only to her master; to the outside world, she is only cold and aloof.

Without further hesitation, Jingliu disappeared into the star raft.

Yao Guang followed closely behind.

The starship took off, merged into the shipping lane, and departed from the port.

Neither of them noticed that the moment the starship took off, a tall figure silently appeared behind the port.

Qi Zhimu was also stroking a silver moon jade pendant in his hand, looking up as he watched the star raft sail away.

Have a safe journey.

Last night, Jingliu went completely mad... he was on the initiative the whole time.

But no matter how crazy you are, you can't make him lose consciousness and fall into a deep sleep.

Qi Zhimu could clearly sense Jing Liu's long, affectionate gaze before leaving, his lingering kiss, and his tender embrace.

Regardless of her reasons for leaving quietly, and whether he could even guess what was going on, Qi Zhimu respected her choice and wouldn't expose her.

Standing under a clear blue sky, Qi Zhimu belatedly realized a certain fact—

Before they knew it, they had all become busy...

Black Swan had already begun its mission at Pinocchio.

Hei Ta and Yu Qingtu were always busy, and the actual time they spent coming to Luofu to rest was not much.

Needless to say, the snow-clad crows, due to the invasion of the Illusionary Clouds, Luofu has been in turmoil recently, with very little free time.

Now, Kagami Ryu has also embarked on the path he has chosen.

The same applies to the other two women he cares about.

Toppa is busy with the company's plans.

The robin is caught in an unknown vortex and is also the tuner of the Harmonious Music Ceremony, so the pressure is always immense.

It's likely that she hasn't had many peaceful nights since returning to Pinocchio.

Hopefully, when I arrive in Pinocchio, I won't see a tired little bird with dark circles under her eyes from exhaustion, having to wear makeup to cover them.

Qi Zhimu pulled himself together and looked at his phone screen.

Since there's no news of Himeko, the train probably hasn't returned to the Luofu Starfield yet.

Just as I was about to throw my phone back, I unexpectedly received a message from Xueyi.

After the martial arts ceremony ended, the two sisters were finally able to take a break, saying that they knew he would be leaving in a few days and they had two days to spend with him.

As his gaze fell on the word "two days," Qi Zhimu felt a slight ache in his lower back.

…Without time manipulation, and without asking Sister Qingtu to make some enhancement potions, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle it…

……