After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

"She noticed."

"That would make the situation even worse."

Under the watchful eyes of the "Starry Sky Division" ladies, Shi Yan nearly fled in defeat.

Meanwhile, inside the "Starry Sky Division"... Xing Jiu, sitting somewhat reservedly at the table, gently tugged at Xing Zhuo's sleeve.

"My dear mother..."

The girls all turned their attention to the usually quiet girl.

Xingjiu rarely tugged at Xingzhuo's sleeve when almost all her sisters were present; she must have something very important to say.

Seeing her sisters looking at her like that, the girl seemed even more timid.

Xing Zhuoshi reached out and gently stroked Xing Jiu's head.

"Is Xiao Jiu trying to say something?"

"About... Xiao Shiyan?"

As he said this, he stroked it repeatedly.

The girl shrank her neck somewhat timidly, and couldn't help but want to turn her head away as she looked at Xing Zhuoshi in front of her.

Xing Zhuo looked at the girl, a hint of envy flickering in his gentle eyes.

Even Xiao Jiu.

They all still have the right to passionately pursue the person they like, while I... can only maliciously... deliberately... tease and show off my charm.

Then I saw the other person looking almost disheveled, fleeing in panic.

We cannot touch any more.

That's why she almost jokingly said to Shi Yan that she could tie up Xiao Jiu and A Yan together, pack them up, and throw them at the girls.

Xiao Jiu is a little too shy.

As for Ah-Yan... never mind, she's an idiot.

"Are you upset about what Mother just said?" With a smile still on her face, Xing Jiu's tense expression gradually eased under Xing Zhuo's stroking.

"No...no..." The girl looked away, staring at the doorway. Sunlight streamed through the vermilion window bars, casting dappled shadows.

Taking a deep breath, the girl mustered her courage.

"I want to... participate in the 'Enlightenment Conference' of 'Heaven and Earth'."

Xing Zhuo stood there, stunned.

To be honest... Xing Jiu is indeed the most suitable candidate within the "Starry Sky Division" to participate in the "Enlightenment Conference," without exception.

A girl's talent is one in a million.

It might even surpass Xing Qiyun, or Xing Ke who hasn't awakened yet.

Back then... if Xingjiu hadn't been so timid, she should have been the one to shoulder the heavy responsibility of "Starry Sky Division".

but--

It's still because of the girl's overly timid nature.

Xing Qiyun never intended for the girl to appear in public.

For this "Enlightenment Conference", Xing Qiyun originally planned to let Xing Qiluo and Xing Qiyan take the stage, and give the others in "Xingtian Division" another chance to choose one person to take the stage.

But right now...

Xingzhuo looked at the girl in front of him, who, though timid, was gradually becoming more determined.

Was it because he wanted to get closer to that girl?

“Okay~” Xing Zhuo smiled.

Girls at the Nascent Soul stage are the best choice to participate in the "Enlightenment Conference".

It's time to let them see... that the younger generation within the "Starry Sky Division" isn't just limited to the [Ziwei Star Lord].

"I'll go and talk to Yunyun."

Hearing her mother's nickname for her eldest sister, Xing Qiluo's eyes suddenly twitched violently.

She tilted her head, looking at the silhouette of the osmanthus trees outside the window, and slowly swallowed back the words she was about to say.

The girl recalled the image of the young girl who had just appeared, and how obediently her little sister sat in her lap.

And... Xiao Jiu's unwavering gaze.

finally--

It seems like I'm the only coward.

Just then—

Bang-!

The door to the east wing was suddenly opened.

"Second sister!!!" The girl's energetic voice suddenly plummeted when she saw her family and the table full of leftovers.

Her bright eyes widened as she looked at Xing Zhuoshi, then at Xing Qiluo, skipped over her panicked third sister, and finally fixed her gaze on Xing Ke.

"you..."

"have eaten?"

They all nodded in unison.

Xing Qiyan felt like she was a target—meaning an arrow had hit her flat chest.

I feel like I have no status at home anymore.

Seeing the girl's pitiful appearance, Xing Qiluo suddenly felt a sense of joy.

"Think..."

"Ah Yan will be eating at Xingcai's house..."

Xingjiu added quietly.

Indeed, Xing Qiyan used to often go to Xing Cai's house for meals.

Xing Qiyan bit her lip, looking aggrieved.

Actually, it's nothing. For cultivators, missing a meal or two is no big deal... just kidding!

She wrinkled her nose, feeling a lump in her throat.

Then... I smelled a familiar, faint fragrance.

Xing Qiyan suddenly had a bad feeling. She looked at the table and saw an extra set of bowls and chopsticks. "That set of bowls and chopsticks is..."

Xing Qiluo's previously low mood instantly lifted.

"It's Miss Shi Yan."

"She was just here."

boom--

As if struck by lightning, Xing Qiyan could no longer hold back, "Ugh..."

"Waaaaah!!!"

"Sister Shiyan is here... Why didn't you call me?!"

Why?!

“Forgot? —” came the mocking voice.

“Indeed…” came the gradually increasing tone of pleasure.

"I forgot."

"I...I'm sorry..." The hesitant apology only added insult to injury for Xing Qiyan, "I just didn't think of it for a moment."

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Take a step.

The "Enlightenment Conference" of "Heaven and Earth" is being prepared in full swing.

However... the storyline is not quite the same as in the game.

Shi Hongjian had no intention of taking advantage of the "Enlightenment Conference" to launch a military remonstrance against the "Starry Sky Bureau" and the Star Family.

As for the reason...

She propped herself up, her voice trembling slightly.

"Someone will be coming to visit later..."

"Do you want to come along?"

In front of her... was a girl lying there with a lazy expression, playing with a piece of crimson silk fabric, on which was embroidered a rather cute picture of a beautiful woman.

The girl dangled her fair feet.

Master Yan felt the [Mysterious Heaven Scripture] and [Primordial Crimson Technique] gradually stabilizing within his internal organs.

She came to seek Shi Hongjian's help in her cultivation.

It's foolish to leave perfectly good Enlightenment Realm cultivators, especially those practicing the [Yuanxun Technique], unused.

What's more... he still had leverage over that Dao Enlightenment Realm cultivator.

Um--

The weakness was actually in my own hands.

Shi Yan could sense the mixture of resentment and helplessness that Shi Hongjian felt towards him.

You can also sense... Shi Hongjian's tolerance, forbearance, and... pampering towards you?