Sentry: The guide who's getting extra help is very busy today.

"By the way, I'll tell you some of the useful data from the experiment; you can discuss it with your families."

Fu Yuan immediately refused: "Shu Zao, there's no need for that. That's the result of your hard work."

"Your family also played a role in making concessions in Mingye, and they deserve it."

She didn't believe she could gain so many benefits on her own! Her willingness to share information earlier was a precautionary measure.

Whether following Mingye will bring any benefits is unknown, but helping her is a sure win.

She has many siblings, so the family's resources cannot all be tilted towards her; you can't put all your eggs in one basket!

But she has considerable value, and they will fight against Mingye for her sake.

Entanglements of interests are more effective than playing the emotional card.

Xingyao understood the key point: "Shuzao, just ask if you need anything, don't be shy."

He will stand in the middle to coordinate the relationship between the two sides, so that Shuzao will have more "scepters".

Once you've started a family, take care of your own family first, and only consider the wider community when you have the capacity.

Upon arriving at the destination, Shu Zhao immediately suspected that she had come to the wrong place.

"Isn't it a seven-star scenic area?"

There were very few sentries and guides passing by, making them seem quite intimidating.

"This is my family's property, and some Star Shells were used." Fu Yuan stood to Shu Zao's left. "Those who wanted to leave have already left."

Adding more Star Coins won't help.

Etheris clicked his tongue in amazement: "So rich and powerful!"

Fu Yuan led them inside.

"Good morning!!!" Funel greeted him, waving a towel.

"Fennell".

Mingye controlled the information about Shu Zao's trip to Granna Miro White Tower, and you wouldn't know unless you made a special inquiry.

He's setting a trap.

Be wary of the sentries/guides on Shuzao's journey; there's definitely a traitor among them.

"Did you just arrive?" Fernal asked uncertainly.

"Um."

Fernail thoughtfully offered a way out: "You guys go and rest first. We'll be staying here for a few days. We'll get together when we have time."

"Okay, see you later."

The two teams separated, and guides and sentries watched them from a distance.

"Shu Zao, what an ordinary name, but you're quite lucky to have been matched with Fu Yuan."

Xi Jiu'er disagreed, saying, "She's a special guide just like us, and she can see the circle too."

"Hmph, seeing it doesn't solve anything."

"Yan Yan, she has a bad temper, so don't say these things in front of her."

Yu Qingyan's face was full of sarcasm: "What good would it do to say it to her face? Without her personal sentinel protecting me, would an A-level guide dare to attack me?"

Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Xi Jiu'er said a few words and left.

"Yan Yan, what grudge do you think those two have?" Yu Qingyan's sentry removed his disguise.

"Who knows? Anyway, Xi Jiu'er wants to see me and Shu Zao fight, so let's have a showdown for her."

He plays the villain himself, holding a pincer in his hand.

Shu Zao hadn't come in yet, and Xi Jiu'er didn't know how she received the news, but she led her here.

They also spread false information as they walked.

She's not completely oblivious to what's going on around her; she's quite gossipy!

"Shu Zao, we're being watched."

Shuzao's eyes held an ambiguous meaning: "Elisay, keep your voice down, it won't be good if you startle them."

"Okay." As long as she understands.

The house was very large, with eight rooms inside; it was clear that the person had gotten in through connections.

"You don't need to follow me. Choose a room yourself." Shuzao strolled around, admiring the building's structure. The view from the window was also beautiful.

You came to the right place.

Xingyao was the first to choose a house, and Etheris chose his lucky number five, silently praying that Shu would sleep next door to him soon.

"Shuzao, come with me." Xingyao pulled Shuzao's hand and led her into a room.

Elizabeth, who hadn't moved at all, stood at the door of the room next to the one they had entered.

Xingyao brought Shuzao out, leaving his coat at the door; he had chosen this room.

In front of Elisai, he led Shuzao into the next room, and this time only Xingyao, the sentry, came out.

It's been confirmed that Shu Zao's neighbors are Xing Yao and Bo You. Bo You didn't expect that he would be the one who got the lucky break.

Elizabeth closed the door under his watchful eye.

"It's alright, I'm farther away. You and Shuzao are only separated by Xingyao," Fuyuan comforted Yili Sai.

Yuanli, who had been watching the show from the doorway, turned and went back to his room. He knew his own limitations; he couldn't outsmart Xingyao and Elisai.

To him, soaking in a hot spring is like taking a bath together as a couple; whoever looks worse is the one who feels awkward.

I've praised his physique before!

Zhou Miao was the furthest from Shu Zao; next to him were Fu Yuan and the outside.

"Xingyao, you..." Shuzao didn't expect Xingyao to be so impatient, closing the door and kissing her—pressing her against the door and kissing her hard.

Xingyao cupped Shuzao's face in his hands, his expression full of guilt: "I'm sorry, I lost control for a moment. Are you alright?"

"No, let's take it one step at a time. I know you're in a hurry, but I'm scared if you're too eager."

His expression was as if he wanted to devour her whole; it felt like this was his true self!

I'm really afraid I won't be able to get up tomorrow. She came here to soak in the hot springs, not to find a place to sleep with the sentry!

"I...don't be afraid, Shuzao, don't be afraid."

"Yes, I believe in Xingyao." Shuzao tiptoed and kissed him.

Xingyao carried her and strode toward the bed. At first he was restrained, but later he lost control.

The uncontrolled stars held a fatal allure for her, and were quite 'fresh'.

But I couldn't bear it.

"Starlight... hot springs, I'm here to soak in the hot springs!"

Shu Zao still remembered why she came here.

"I won't make you feel bad."

Shuzao: It's not a matter of being slow...

You can't go hungry; if you go hungry for too long, even a gentleman will turn into a "beast."

The sky was bright, and Shu Zao closed her eyes. Xing Yao stopped after a while.

Shu was tired early in the morning...

…Being awake is the true enjoyment.

Xingyao held Shuzao tightly, repeating "I love you" in her ear over and over again.

"Mmm," Shu Zao mumbled, completely unaware of what Xing Yao had said. She reached out and covered his mouth with her hand.

Xingyao removed her hand: "I love you far more than you imagine."

He picked up Shuzao and took her to wash.