Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

Lin Yuan glanced at the woman in front of him and curled his lip.

Following the coordinates given by the Black Tower, Lin Yuan appeared directly in her laboratory.

This genius seems to have just finished an experiment and is preparing his afternoon tea.

"Oh?" Ruan Mei raised an eyebrow slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.

"I don't have anything important to say, I just wanted to ask you a few questions," Lin Yuan said casually, picking up a piece of pastry to taste.

"Question... Dear assistant, I said last time I would give you a reward, please feel free to do so."

She turned her head to the side, her hair falling to the side of her face, and a pleasant floral fragrance filled the air.

"Ms. Nguyen Mai, what do you think is the essence of life?"

“An interesting question.” Ruan Meixiu’s mouth opened slightly as she picked up a piece of pastry, ate it, and then gently wiped the crumbs from the corner of her mouth with her fingertips.

"The essence of life is the essence of existence. Consciousness is the trace of existence, and flesh and blood are the carriers of existence. In my view, it is the root and the most wondrous thing in the universe."

Her tone was calm, but Lin Yuan could hear the fervor for life in her words.

Rumors suggest that Nguyen Mai dared to conduct dangerous life experiments on herself, and that there are likely quite a few strange life-giving substances residing in her body.

Lin Yuan continued, "Then do you believe that every individual life can explore more power and meta-value within itself?"

Ruan Mei paused slightly, giving him a long, wistful look:

"Life inherently contains infinite power. Whether it is human evolution or natural change, it is creating paths to move towards a more perfect state."

"So you believe that life is the authority of the gods?"

Lin Yuan's eyes lit up slightly.

"Perhaps. The power of life is now in the hands of the apothecary, inextricably linked to reproduction and immortality. But I believe that one day, through my analysis, I too can..."

Ruan Mei did not finish speaking, but the corners of her mouth seemed to be slightly raised, a smile that was not quite a smile.

"So you want to become a god too?"

Lin Yuan gave her a deep look, feeling a sense of awe. This woman would surely cause a great stir in the universe sooner or later.

Pulling himself back to reality, he wanted to ask a couple more questions, but then he heard Ruan Mei's phone ring.

"Black Tower, is something the matter?"

"Hey, Ruan Mei, what are you doing?"

A tea party is being held.

"Tea party? Why are you still..." Black Tower's voice sounded somewhat suspicious.

"Wait, that kid isn't with you, is he?"

“Of course.” Ruan Mei glanced at Lin Yuan, her lips twitching slightly.

"I'm giving my dear assistant a reward."

"Huh?" Black Tower's voice suddenly rose, then he spoke rapidly:

"What nonsense! Tell him the star's location has been found. Just ask him if he's coming!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan nodded to Ruan Mei and stood up to take his leave.

A moment later, Ruan Mei closed the terminal, looked at Lin Yuan, and spoke softly:

"Alright, Mr. Assistant, please bring back my other assistant as well. Her life is beautiful, in its prime, and should not be cut short now."

...........

Chapter 486 Contact

Onpharos, Amyriche

The village is peaceful, and everything is serene and idyllic.

Golden wheat fields, tall trees, and a gently flowing stream. And among the trees, a pink-haired girl sits swaying on a swing.

Xing slowly opened her eyes, still looking somewhat dazed.

Her memory was still stuck at the moment when Bai'er handed Onpharos's fate to her, and then she was swept into the time turbulence and fell back to the starting point.

The scene before her gradually became clearer. She stood up and slowly walked towards the swing.

"hello....?"

Upon her arrival, the girl lightly touched the ground with her feet, raised her face, and looked at Xing's slightly surprised face.

A bright smile appeared on her face, and the surrounding plants and trees seemed to brighten up as well.

"The way Xing looked surprised was exactly the same as I remembered."

"Are you Xi Lian, or Mi Mi...?"

The little gray-haired boy shook his head in confusion. "Where's my Pokémon?"

Xi Lian put her hands behind her back, revealing a playful expression:

"Perhaps both? Or... closer to the latter."

"People also find it unbelievable, like having a long dream, with Xi Lian's memories and Mi Mi's memories intertwined... After waking up, only fragments of memories remain."

After teasing Xing for a bit, Xi Lian quieted down and her gaze swept over the surrounding villages:

"We have returned here with the memories of our last journey to the fire. To fulfill our promise to Bai'e, the Iron Tomb is about to descend, and we still have a chance... to change everything."

The two looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.

After exchanging a smile, they walked together toward the village houses.

............

"It feels so quiet. There's no one around, and no Black Tide monsters either. It's so different from before the rebirth."

Xi Lian skipped and hopped ahead, leading the way in a light and cheerful voice.

"Yes, it's so beautiful, the Elegant Secret Pavilion."

As Xing gazed at the scene before her, the soothing colors gradually wiped away the sorrow from her face.

"Right, right? Seeing this beautiful scene makes Xing feel better too!"

After strolling around the village with Xi Lian, Xing couldn't help but sigh:

"Seeing such beautiful scenery proves that our previous efforts were not in vain. I believe that from now on, as long as we keep moving forward on the road of exploration, the road will continue to extend."

"Ok?"

Xi Lian suddenly paused, looking around at the streets with some suspicion.

She sensed something was off about the conversation and quickly changed the subject:

“Star, now we know that the mastermind behind Onfaros is that Laigus, who is trying to manipulate everything. It is unforgivable.”

However, people always felt somewhat uneasy... The fact that Lai Gushi stepped into the spotlight shows that he is still quite at ease with the current situation.

Maybe that guy still has some trump card up his sleeve. Think about it... he even uses a pseudonym; we have absolutely no idea where that villain comes from. So..."

Xi Lian stared wide-eyed at Chao Xing and blinked: "Isn't it time to use the treasures you have?"

"baby?"

Xing was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Oh right, I still have a time anchor, but I couldn't contact it before..."

"Relax, relax. Ai Li Mi Xie is a small village enveloped by time. Why not give it a try?"

You have many wonderful friends. Also, you should share the good news that you're safe and sound with your friends in heaven; don't let them worry.

It has to be you!

Xing nodded in agreement.

The two walked through the paths among the crops, crossed the flower-strewn corridor, and arrived at a secluded courtyard.

"Right here, quietly, where no sound can get out or in?"

Xi Lian stopped and turned around, gesturing for them to enter.

"Come on, people are ready to witness a miracle."

Xing pondered for a moment, then took out the Time Anchor from his pocket. The anchor tip plunged into the soil, and a blue light immediately flashed on it.

Soon, to the delight of the two, a voice came from within:

"Signal strength, 14.8%... Dialogue window... 16 minutes 22 seconds, premise: no external interference..."

With a whoosh, three holographic figures suddenly appeared in front of the identification anchor.

Standing on the left is the Omnic King, Sluggoom, and on the right is the infamous Black Tower.

When the figure in the middle appeared, Xing's eyes widened suddenly, and she blurted out:

"Damn, bro!"

Xing lunged forward, about to grab the other person's leg.

Unfortunately, because it was a projection, she bumped her head on the ground.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan's previously cultivated emotions suddenly turned strange, and his expression became subtle:

"Xing, no, no, this is absolutely not allowed."

Xing got up, tears welling in her eyes:

"Brother Lin, why are you so late? Do you know what I've been through these past few days?!"

Seeing her pitiful look, Lin Yuan's mood improved considerably, and he chuckled as he replied:

"Alright, I'm here to stand up for you. Tell me what's wrong!"

Xing nodded emphatically, then looked to the side: "Black Tower, what are you doing here?"

"What do you mean I was there too?" Black Tower crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. "Please, not only was I there, I also saved you four times!"

"We are all relieved to know that you are safe and sound, Ms. Xing," Screw greeted her.

"Anyway, seeing you all is truly reassuring."