I started by watching videos, and I chose 10,000 combat power.

Luo Fei teleported home from the cockpit of the Ten Thousand Year Falcon, his feet landing on the ground in the yard.

Li Xiulan carried a basin of washed clothes out of the house, preparing to hang them on the clothesline in the yard.

She wore a dark red cotton-padded jacket, her long hair was jet black and glossy, and her face looked just like in her photos from when she was young.

She walked with a lighter gait, her strides were longer, and her back was straighter.

Luo Weidong also came out of the house, holding a cup of freshly brewed hot tea, steam rising from the rim of the cup.

His skin was firmer than before, and the contours of his jaw were much clearer. He was wearing a dark blue jacket with the zipper undone, revealing a gray sweater underneath. He looked radiant.

However, they haven't left their homes in the past few days.

It's not that I don't want to go out, it's that I'm afraid to.

If the villagers see such a big change in them, they will definitely ask questions and spread the word. Then more people will come to ask, and the cycle will continue.

They didn't know how to explain it.

Who would believe that "after taking the pills given by my son, I became decades younger"?

Even if it is true, it cannot be said.

Luo Fei had instructed them that they must never mention the Longevity Pill to anyone. It wasn't that he didn't trust the villagers, but rather that the idea of ​​"rejuvenation" would cause a lot of trouble if word got out.

Luo Fei stood in the yard, watching his mother hang up the clothes.

He said, "Mom, Dad, you've been staying home for several days now. Why don't you go out for a walk? Go somewhere farther away, take a private plane to another city, or go on a cruise."

Li Xiulan paused for a moment.

She pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Luo Weidong.

Luo Weidong stood under the eaves with a teacup in his hand, thought for a moment, and nodded.

"Let's go on a cruise then. We can escape the cold south, see the sea, feel the breeze, and eat some seafood. That sounds great."

After saying that, he took a sip of tea.

Li Xiulan hung up the last piece of clothing, patted the water droplets off her hands, turned around to look at Luo Fei, and smiled slightly.

"Okay, let's take a cruise then. When do we depart?"

Luo Fei answered "Now." Li Xiulan paused for a moment, then smiled, turned around, and went inside to pack her luggage.

Luo Weidong stood under the eaves with a teacup in his hand, watching his wife's retreating figure as she quickly went inside. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he followed her in.

Little White lay in its cat bed, its icy blue eyes half-open and half-closed, a lazy voice echoing in its mind: "Going on another long trip? How many days? Places without spiritual energy are too unbearable."

Luo Fei thought to himself, "Playing on the sea."

Little Whitey's ears perked up, its tail swished, and a closer look revealed a sense of helplessness on its face.

Luo Fei took out his phone and dialed Chu Yue's number.

The phone was answered after ringing twice, and Chu Yue's voice came through the receiver, slightly panting.

"Luo Fei?"

Luo Fei said, "Chu Yue, you lead your squad and the Hunter Blade squad, pack your equipment, everyday clothes and supplies, and take your armor. Go out to sea with my parents and be responsible for protecting them the whole time. Treat this as a vacation, don't be too nervous."

Chu Yue remained silent for a moment on the other end of the phone.

Then she simply said one word: "Okay."

There was no question of where to go, how long to go, or why; only a short, forceful reply, as crisp and decisive as when receiving an order.

Luo Fei hung up the phone and dialed Lao Wu's number again.

Old Wu answered the phone even faster than Chu Yue, as if he had the phone in his hand the whole time.

"Mr. Luo?"

Luo Fei said, "Old Wu, could you contact the group that went to sea last time and ask them to prepare to board the cruise ship? It's the same ship, at the Lushi Wharf."

Old Wu replied with "Understood," and hung up the phone without saying anything more.

Luo Fei put his phone in his pocket and found two small white ceramic flowerpots.

He squatted down beside the Spirit Gathering Grass in the yard and carefully dug up two plants with a small shovel.

The roots of the Spirit Gathering Grass are shallow but dense. When you dig in with a shovel, you can feel the slight sound of those tiny roots being cut in the soil.

He transplanted the seedlings into flowerpots, filled them with soil, compacted it, and watered them a little.

Li Xiulan and Luo Weidong packed their luggage and dragged the two of them out of the house.

They saw Luo Fei carrying two flowerpots filled with Spirit Gathering Grass. Li Xiulan asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

Luo Fei replied, "I'll take it; the air in the cabin isn't very good."

Li Xiulan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Luo Fei put the two suitcases into his ring and handed the flowerpot to Luo Weidong.

Luo Weidong was holding a flowerpot in one hand. The bottom of the pot was a little wet, and water droplets were dripping onto his shoes, but he didn't pay attention to it.

Li Xiulan bent down and picked up Xiaobai from under the eaves. The white cat nestled in her arms, its tail curled up in a circle, its icy blue eyes half-open and half-closed, looking at the flowerpot in Luo Weidong's hand. A voice in her mind carried a hint of expectation: "Let's go."

Luo Fei reached out and placed his hands on his parents' shoulders, and with a thought, the three of them were standing on the deck of the Lushi cruise ship.

A sea breeze blew in from afar, carrying a salty, fishy smell. The sky was azure, dotted with white clouds, and the sea shimmered.

The cruise ship was moored at its berth, its white hull reflecting the sunlight. The mooring lines were tied tightly to the iron stakes at the dock, and when the sea breeze blew, the lines were taut and made a soft humming sound.

The deck was quiet and empty; the captain and crew had not yet arrived.

Luo Fei took out a suitcase from the ring and placed the two suitcases side by side on the deck.

He took the flowerpot from Luo Weidong and placed it on the deck.

Li Xiulan held Xiaobai and stood on the side of the boat, looking down. The seawater was crystal clear, and she could see the fish in the water. They were silvery white and swam around in groups near the cement piers of the dock.

Little White peeked out from her arms, its icy blue eyes fixed on the fish, its voice tinged with a hint of craving: "So many fish."

Luo Fei ignored it and said to his parents, "Mom, Dad, you two can look around on the ship for a bit. The captain and the others will be here soon. I'll go pick up Chu Yue."

Li Xiulan nodded, picked up Xiaobai, turned and walked towards the stern of the boat, with Luo Weidong following closely behind, his hands in his pockets.

With a thought, Luo Fei was standing next to Chu Yue in the next second. Chu Yue, dressed in armor, was standing on the training ground of the base.

Behind her stood two rows of twenty-three people, all members of the Orchid Squad and the Blade Hunter Squad. All the members of the Blade Hunter Squad were wearing armor, and each had a large, bulging backpack at their feet, filled with weapons, equipment, changes of clothes, and personal belongings.

Luo Fei didn't say anything more, only one sentence: "Hand in hand."

Everyone looked at each other and extended their hands.

Chu Yue stood next to Luo Fei and put her hand on his shoulder.

With a thought from Luo Fei, the next second everyone was standing on the deck of the cruise ship.

The sea breeze blew, ruffling the female team members' hair, and some of them squinted.

Luo Fei instructed Chu Yue to lead the team to the cabin to put away their luggage and remove their armor.

He walked to the side of the ship and looked towards the dock.

On the dock, several trucks bearing the logo of the shipping company were slowly driving by; those were Captain Sun and his crew.

The carriage was packed full of newly purchased supplies—food, alcohol, beverages, fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood.

Captain Sun jumped down from the co-pilot's seat, wearing a dark blue jacket and beaming with a bright smile.

He saw Luo Fei standing on the deck, so he quickly boarded the ship, walked up to Luo Fei, and shook his hand firmly.

"Mr. Luo, Lao Wu has informed me that everything is ready. The ingredients were just purchased and are very fresh. Chef Li and the others have also arrived."

Behind him were Lao Li, A Jie, Xiao Chen, Xiao Lin, and Xiao Wang, all dressed in casual clothes. Some carried toolboxes, some carried folding chairs, and some pushed a small cart with several boxes of drinks on it.

Luo Fei greeted them one by one, saying "Thank you for your hard work," and they all smiled and shook their heads.

Li Xiulan walked back from the stern of the boat, holding Xiaobai in her arms, with Luo Weidong following behind her, carrying the two flowerpots in his hands.

They were taken aback when they saw so many people suddenly on the deck.

Then, the two saw Chu Yue coming out of the cabin, so they quickly walked up to her and looked her up and down.

"Xiaoyue, you're here too? That's wonderful!"

Chu Yue stared blankly at Li Xiulan's face, which looked decades younger.

She wanted to ask something, but ultimately swallowed her words and simply smiled.

"Auntie, we're here to protect you and Uncle. Just relax and enjoy your trip, don't worry about anything else."

Li Xiulan reached out and gently patted Chu Yue's arm.

"well."

Luo Fei stood on the ship's side, watching the captain direct everyone to unload supplies onto the ship.

Boxes of vegetables, fruits, meat and seafood were carried up the gangway and piled up in the corridor at the kitchen entrance.

Old Li stood at the kitchen door, holding a notebook in his hand, checking and counting each item one by one.

Luo Fei's phone suddenly rang, and the caller ID showed it was Director Qin.

He answered the phone, and Director Qin's voice came through the receiver: "Xiao Luo, where are you now? Several academicians and experts have fallen ill. They've been working day and night on the spacecraft researching technology, and they didn't say anything about their health problems. By the time they were discovered, it was too late. The hospital diagnosed them with late-stage cancer... They may not have much time left."