This Is My Planet - Chapter 12

The roar of engines echoed as the once formidable convoy now hastily and somewhat disheveled departed in a hurry.

With Yan Wuyue standing here, Yin Ping could do nothing but leave with resentment.

Yan Wuyue watched them depart, grunting, ”Using fuel vehicles at this time? On one hand, they advocate for energy conservation and environmental protection, but on the other hand, they only leave these responsibilities to the public?”

From behind, Yin Xiaoru hugged her neck, chuckling, ”Alright, don’t be so intense; you’re almost bursting into flames with your hair…”

Yan Wuyue still grumbled, ‘”Back then, everyone had their roles, and we worked together as one to survive and develop in this distant galaxy. It’s only been over 200 years, and what has it become? Some people are good for nothing, but they enjoy the resources and indulge in pleasure. People with ambition have no way to advance, but are instead ordered around. If one didn’t know better, they’d think it’s the Xia era from thousands of years ago. Wake up, the Xia Dynasty perished long ago!”

Xia Guixuan: “…”

After Yan Wuyue finished venting, it seemed like her anger dissipated quickly. She turned to pinch Yin Xiaoru’s cheek, laughing, ”You said you needed to establish an identity for a household servant, and I rushed here from afar. Turns out it’s for your boyfriend…”

Yin Xiaoru’s expression turned serious, ”Not really… just kept a pet…”

So this was Yin Xiaoru’s military backing, even able to seek help for identity matters.

Old acquaintances?

Xia Guixuan finally spoke, ‘”It’s just a temporary thing to deal with unwelcome guests. I wouldn’t dare to ruin Miss Yin’s life.”

Yin Xiaoru pursed her lips, saying nothing. Though it proved this guy was as stubbornly straight-laced as ever, he didn’t take advantage… Why did that sound so displeasing?

But when Yan Wuyue heard this, her demeanor softened further. After observing Xia Guixuan for a while, she suddenly joked, ”What’s with this ancient vibe of his?”

Yin Xiaoru kept a straight face, ”He’s been kept in secret since childhood, hasn’t seen much of the world. Just ignore him.”

”Raising a husband, huh…”

”Get lost.”

Yan Wuyue teased on the surface, but she knew well enough. Yin Xiaoru was just making excuses. Xia Guixuan was most probably a divine descendant, though his aura was indiscernible, seemingly cultivating at an incredibly low level. Regardless, the value of an intelligent life wasn’t solely determined by cultivation.

Ever since the fallout between humans and descendants, even a high-ranking mixed-blood like herself had faced severe ostracism, living tough days, let alone pure descendants who were lucky not to be captured for research.

Back then, Yan Wuyue noticed that Yin Xiaoru was also a descendant, which brought them closer. However, even so, Yin Xiaoru dared not openly speak about her descendant identity in front of her. After all, Yan Wuyue represented the human military, and it was better for everyone to interact as humans to avoid complicating their positions.

”Alright.” Yan Wuyue didn’t say much more, took out a watch, and took several photos of Xia Guixuan, instructing, ”Open your mouth slowly, turn your head left and right…”

Xia Guixuan: ”?”

Yin Xiaoru nudged him, ”Do as she says, it’s for the records.”

Xia Guixuan mechanically followed her instructions, but within his spiritual sea, a soul transmission suddenly sounded, ”Your file level is high-risk. Don’t let me catch any espionage activities, forcing me to personally kill a divine descendant.”

Xia Guixuan looked at Yan Wuyue, who seemed nonchalantly taking pictures.

This woman wasn’t as impulsive and hot-headed as she appeared… Maybe her personal visit wasn’t for Yin Xiaoru’s sake but to personally lay eyes on this inexplicable stranger. Even the data entry into the system might not necessarily be considered helping; this kind of ‘hidden’ individual should either be incorporated into the appropriate system or apprehended and expelled.

Of course, it could be at least be considered assistance, as she didn’t choose to apprehend or expel him, and there was no rigorous interrogation either, which was quite a face-saving gesture most likely because of Yin Xiaoru.

Xia Guixuan didn’t care about her caution. Truthfully, his interest in Yan Wuyue was far greater than in Yin Xiaoru at this moment.

It wasn’t about gender but about strength.

Before this, he had never thought he’d encounter such a strong human so quickly.

To be precise, she should be a hybrid of humans and divine descendants. She had a quarter of her bloodline from a divine descendant race similar to a fire phoenix. Perhaps this was the main reason she could be friends with Yin Xiaoru?

In Xia Guixuan’s cultivation boundaries, Yan Wuyue belonged to the Early Qian Yuan stage. The next major realm would be Wu Xiang, the traditional so-called true immortal, touching upon eternal life.

Though such immortals were abundant across the universe, they were extremely rare on a single planet. Yan Wuyue’s current level is already the highest an ordinary person can aspire to achive, and her realm would only increase further. Being a general here was indeed a great honor for this country.

Of course, Yan Wuyue wasn’t truly part of the traditional cultivation system; she seems to have achieved her level due to her fire phoenix hybrid characteristics and some strange genetic modifications. In fact, she had a certain degree of similarity with the bat-person, but her method was more self-cultivation based on innate talent, while the bat-person seemed to rely on forced integration for immediate gain.

He didn’t know how these taboo modifications were classified.

Regardless, humans arriving at the Azure Dragon Star for just over two hundred years, yet reaching the Qian Yuan level, truly astonished Xia Guixuan. Back then, it took him a full eight hundred years to reach this level, being praised as a peerless genius…

Meanwhile, Yin Xiaoru seemed unaware of the soul communication between the two. Seeing Yan Wuyue finishing the data entry, she smiled, “Sister, have lunch here. It’s been so long since I last saw you…”

Yan Wuyue wondered, “You’re still in this mood? Are you confident about passing the test next time?”

Yin Xiaoru smiled apologetically, “Well, I have you, don’t I…”

Yan Wuyue huffed, “Have you forgotten? Essentially, it’s not your family that needs the potions, it’s me! I’ve helped you with all that messy stuff several times already. Next time, If you bring another dream-inducing potion, instead of the Yin family punishing you, I’ll do it first!”

“Uh…” Yin Xiaoru’s eyes widened slightly, embarrassed. “Um, I’ll research it again and put more effort into it…”

Yan Wuyue turned to Xia Guixuan, “Don’t think I’m doing what Yin Ping does, because I also don’t want my good friend to be deceived by a useless guy who relies on his looks. I don’t expect you to make a huge impact on Xiaoru’s medical research, or to ensure the next potion passes. Even if it means pulling this silly girl’s thoughts back on track, I’ll consider it your merit.”

Xia Guixuan chuckled and casually replied, “No problem.”

Yan Wuyue continued, “If you can produce something useful, the military will acknowledge your merit. Maybe you’ll even gain an official researcher’s status through this. People will give some respect to such a scientific researcher, and you won’t be called a pretty face at every turn. It’s for Xiaoru, and for yourself.”

Xia Guixuan smiled but remained silent.

Kind of acting like a parent there…

Yin Xiaoru was quite speechless, “Hey, what’s with your tone… He really isn’t my man.”

“Alright, stop with the nonsense. Even if you break up the next second, it still counts.”

Yin Xiaoru: “…”

Feels like my purity has been irreparably damaged…

Yan Wuyue added, “Anyway, I need your help with another matter. See if you can assist.”

Yin Xiaoru saluted, “It’s my duty.”

“Cut the cute act.” Yan Wuyue said, “The military’s newly developed energy scanning radar detected negative energy fluctuations deep beneath the Sangyu City. It may be a demonic relic related to the divine descendants. Usually, things related to the descendants are quite troublesome. If mishandled, it wouldn’t be surprising if Sangyu City is destroyed. So, we can’t excavate it openly. It’s best to first survey the area, find the optimal entrance, and then plan accordingly.”

Yin Xiaoru was puzzled, “I’ve never heard of this. Sangyu City was the first city humans established on Azure Dragon Star. It’s been developed for over two hundred years; what’s left to explore, especially remnants?”

Yan Wuyue replied, “Read more books. Our homeworld was developed for many years, and until we left the galaxy, numerous remnants underground were still unexplored. Anyway, some of my subordinates are secretly exploring. As a local leader, just provide them with some convenience. You don’t need to exert much effort.”

Yin Xiaoru frowned slightly, seeming to want to say something but holding back. She simply said, “No problem.”

“In that case, I won’t disturb your lovey-dovey time.” Without waiting for Yin Xiaoru’s response, Yan Wuyue swiftly picked up the bat-person from the ground and vanished into the sky as flames.

Yin Xiaoru glanced at Xia Guixuan, who was watching her leave, and couldn’t help but ask, “Isn’t her figure particularly hot?”

Xia Guixuan honestly replied, “Yes. A woman like fire, passionate and wild on the outside, but delicate within, what an interesting soul.”

“I was just asking about her figure, and you went on about her soul?” Yin Xiaoru grabbed his collar, looking for a fight. “What’s with your pajamas! You claim to be a cultivation maniac but are you actually a pervert?”