Chapter 742: Chapter 744: Departure
Nian Shutong learned from his conversation with Elder Long that many years ago, a powerful figure had laid down the Dragon Vein early on to protect the children of Huaxia, and with the essence of heaven and earth, created eleven Zodiac Beasts. Eleven essences were fused with the Zodiac Beasts, giving them consciousness.
However, what followed was that Boss Long and the eleven Zodiac Beasts went through vast changes, and even the disappearance of the Cultivation World failed to awaken them.
Because their fundamental duty was to protect Blue Star, to ensure that the planet could be perpetually passed down without vanishing into the long river of history.
So, after several hundred million years, when the toxicity of Blue Star reached a critical point, Nian Shutong’s timely appearance, binding with the heart of the planet, awakened the twelve zodiacs.
From then on, Blue Star once again formally appeared before everyone’s eyes.
Soon, Blue Star will become a place that once again captures everyone’s attention.
After making arrangements for Boss Long, Nian Shutong, carrying the little white mouse, Little Black Rabbit, and the Little Silver Snake, prepared to leave with Fu Yunhe once again.
Ahead of Shadowless, Nian Shutong entrusted Rubble, saying, "We do not welcome anyone on Blue Star, no matter who they are."
"Just keep the defense system you designed and the weapon system active at all times."
"Rubble understands."
Nian Shutong then turned to Ji Sisi and said, "Research Mecha, create the best, lightest, and most powerful Mecha and show it to Mrs. Huang after it’s done. You can discuss what comes next among yourselves."
"I understand, Mr. Nian."
Ji Sisi accepted the order cheerfully; she loved researching Mecha.
"Lin Mu, the children will continue training. After they’re trained, they’ll do some practical combat exercises in certain regions of Blue Star. As for school, teach them the basics first. We’ll talk about everything else when I return."
Lin Mu, holding his Heavy Sword and with a poker face, responded, "Don’t worry, I understand."
With most things in order, Nian Shutong finally turned to Lian Qing and said, "This time, you stay on Blue Star and cultivate in peace."
"I understand, Boss."
Lian Qing was still very respectful.
Nian Shutong looked at the increasingly large number of people, feeling his responsibility growing.
"All right, let’s go. I’ll be back soon."
Nian Shutong boarded Shadowless with Fu Yunhe, waved goodbye to those below, and left.
The people of Blue Star had grown accustomed to Nian Shutong’s comings and goings, and everyone continued with their lives as usual.
Everyone was thinking about improving their own strength because Nian Shutong was advancing too quickly.
"Alright, everyone has their tasks; let’s disperse."
Lin Mu, still the first in command when Nian Shutong was away, watched as everyone obediently scattered, but then he called out to Ha Ha.
"Ha Ha, wait a moment."
Ha Ha stopped, his pair of eyes uncuriously looking at Lin Mu.
Lin Mu found it amusing and asked, "Aren’t you curious about what I want with you?"
"Aren’t you going to tell Ha Ha anyway? Why should Ha Ha be curious?"
Listening to Ha Ha’s words, Lin Mu had only one feeling: you spoke as if there was no fault at all.
"You’re right. I want you to help train the kids; your superpower is perfect for that."
Lin Mu had just thought of that because Ha Ha’s superpower was defense, which was the best choice.
Upon hearing Lin Mu’s words, Ha Ha’s eyes sparkled with excitement, "Does that mean I can train the kids with you?"
"Yes."
Lin Mu uncertainly uttered an affirmation, slightly giving the impression that she was pleased, not that Ha Ha wouldn’t like her anyway.
"Ha Ha, why are you so happy?"
Not only did Ha Ha sound happy, but he broke into a big, open-mouthed grin, "It’s too boring for me to clear wildland alone, without any competitors."
Lin Mu was torn between laughter and tears, so you were still thinking about competing against her?
But how could training children be turned into a competition?
Lin Mu didn’t say much else and took the delighted Ha Ha off to train the children.
Life on Blue Star kept running normally.
On the other side, as soon as Nian Shutong flew out of Blue Star’s range, Shadowless stopped in the void, looking on as Blue Star was enveloped in a layer of mist, making it unclear from the outside.
Nian Shutong knew this mist was created by Boss Long, but beneath it lay Rubble’s full-scale armed defense system.
That meant from whichever direction one might approach Blue Star, the first barrier they’d meet was Boss Long’s mist. If any person or object touched the mist, Boss Long would know.
And it would counterattack through the mist.
Passing this barrier was not something ordinary people could do, to say nothing of the many lethal weapons hidden beneath.
"Even though Blue Star’s coordinates are now exposed, its defenses have been strengthened; it won’t be so easy to break in."
Fu Yunhe piloted Shadowless as Nian Shutong, sitting in the copilot seat, looked down at the planet below.
"One’s home must always be well-protected, even if the Transfer Station is built outside the planet in the future. There might be a passageway in between, but the stability of Blue Star is essential to maintain."
"I want Blue Star to be our home, our home isn’t somewhere anyone can enter on a whim."
Fu Yunhe nodded in agreement, saying, "The residents of Blue Star are fortunate."
"That they are, Blue Star will be the best."
Nian Shutong pointed forward and said, "Let’s go; we head to school first."
Fu Yunhe piloted Shadowless towards the Transfer Station, pulling up at the spot specially prepared for Blue Star. After they stowed Shadowless away, the two of them directly bought tickets and left.
Meanwhile, Station Master Lei sent out a message that Nian Shutong had left Blue Star and her whereabouts were unknown.
On the other side, receiving this message, the Wu Family waited to see if Nian Shutong would return to the school and whether the Nian Shutong from the school was the same person as the one from the Ji Family.
But no one knew Fu Yunhe was also on the Flying Device, as he had covered all his information and even his appearance; no one knew he had returned to Blue Star.
Fu Yunhe and Blue Star, these two names, were completely unrelated terms in everyone’s minds.
Currently, many people were waiting to confirm one thing: whether Nian Shutong from Blue Star and Nian Shutong from school were the same person.
In theory, Wu Shan could confirm Nian Shutong’s appearance with Station Master Lei, but Lei had never seen Nian Shutong’s face. Lin Mu had represented Nian Shutong at the first transaction, and the second time Lei specifically went to see him, Nian Shutong had covered himself.
Station Master Lei could only describe the general figure; he had no photos, and the Wu Family could not find any stored photos, so it was challenging to reach an agreement between the two.
So, they waited. If Nian Shutong, coming from Blue Star, returned to school right away, the chances that they were the same person would increase significantly.