Xianzhou Luofu, Cloudford.
Feixiao was strolling around, with Huohuo following closely at her heels.
Seeing that Feixiao was about to walk out of her line of sight, Huohuo quickly hurried her short legs forward and called out to her:
"Lady Feixiao, please slow down a bit, I can't quite keep up."
Hearing Huohuo say this, Feixiao paused her steps. Turning back, she gently tapped Huohuo on the forehead.
"I'm telling you, little Huohuo, you really need to train this body of yours. If you don't train enough, how are you going to be a proper judge?"
—I've never heard of any judge who could keep up with you, General Feixiao.
Huohuo thought to herself but didn't dare to speak up and refute her.
Derick had left yesterday. Even though Huohuo knew perfectly well that Derick had left right in front of her, she still had to put on a show of looking for him.
The idea to train Huohuo was Feixiao's, and since Derick had started it, she had to step up.
She'd train her for a while first.
Huohuo obediently followed behind Feixiao. Just then, a shooting star streaked into the Xianzhou Luofu.
Sensing the arrival of this shooting star, the expression on Feixiao's face instantly turned grave.
This was an expert at the Emanator level. Why had they come to the Xianzhou Luofu now?
Was it a Lord Ravager, or an Emanator of Abundance?
As Feixiao thought this, her movements were swift. She pulled her weapon from her waist and was about to fly into the sky. Before she ascended, she didn't forget to remind Huohuo.
"Huohuo, you wait here for a moment."
After Feixiao finished speaking, she ascended into the sky.
And upon arriving in the sky, the expression on her face became even more furious.
How was that Emanator-level 'enemy' also holding her precious student and lover?
"Who are you?"
Feixiao was the first to strike, slashing forward with her blade.
Seeing Feixiao's attack, Acheron didn't dare to be careless. She held her long odachi horizontally in front of her in a defensive stance.
The two weapons clashed, and each was sent flying backward a certain distance.
Sensing that the distance she was sent flying was about the same as her opponent's, a grim look appeared on Feixiao's face.
Although it seemed like they were evenly matched in that exchange, she was the one who had attacked proactively, while the other had responded hastily.
Plus, she was still carrying Derick, which would have weakened her power somewhat.
For them to be evenly matched under these circumstances meant it was very likely her opponent's strength was even greater than her own.
But even so, she couldn't possibly attack someone who was threatening the Xianzhou and holding her student hostage.
Feixiao drew her weapons, gathering Wind-element energy around her, ready to launch her next attack at any moment.
"Teacher, Miss Acheron, stop."
Seeing the situation, Derick quickly said, "Teacher, I met Miss Acheron by chance on my way back. She brought me back. We're not enemies, and I haven't been taken hostage by Miss Acheron."
"So that's how it is."
Hearing Derick's explanation, Feixiao sheathed her weapons and looked at Acheron, saying, "My name is Feixiao, I'm Derick's teacher."
"Miss Feixiao, hello. I am the Galaxy Ranger, Acheron,"
Acheron said softly.
Seeing her indifferent expression and her obviously suspicious identity, Feixiao looked at Derick with some confusion.
Derick gave her a look, signaling that he would explain later.
The group descended from the sky and came to the side of a frightened Huohuo.
"Little Huohuo, let's go,"
Feixiao said to Huohuo.
"Yes, yes."
Huohuo nodded repeatedly. At the same time, she cast a fearful glance at Derick and Acheron.
She was already afraid of Derick, and she had clearly seen Acheron's fight with Feixiao just now.
This purple-haired woman was an existence who could fight on par with General Feixiao; her strength could be said to be unfathomable.
Huohuo was equally filled with terror and fear.
"Miss Acheron, thank you for bringing Derick back,"
Feixiao greeted Acheron.
"I didn't come specifically to bring Derick back."
Acheron thought for a moment before replying to Feixiao, "I plan to follow Derick for a while."
Hearing Acheron say this, Feixiao looked at Derick with a shocked expression.
Seriously, Derick, your charm is really something else.
You even managed to hook up with an Emanator-level expert. Oh, wait, this isn't the first time.
Feixiao thought of herself, who already had an intimate relationship with Derick, and suddenly felt that his charm was truly immense.
With that thought, Derick, Acheron, Feixiao, and Huohuo returned together to the residence at the Alchemy Commission.
Castorice, Polyxia, Cipher, and Hyacine were all waiting for him.
Seeing Derick, they were originally very happy.
But then they saw Acheron by his side, her gaze fixed on Derick, and Castorice's smile vanished.
Cipher's smile, however, grew even brighter, her face showing an expression of someone eager to watch a good show.
After Derick had shown Acheron to a room to rest, Castorice pulled him into a room.
Cipher also sidled up to Derick at this time, gave his butt a firm slap, and said to him, "Derry, not bad! You go out for a trip and bring someone back. That woman, Acheron, is quite a looker."
Castorice, at the side, also wore a jealous expression.
Feixiao continued to question Derick, "I've never heard of an Emanator named Acheron. Where exactly is she from, do you know?
As for her claim of being a Galaxy Ranger, that's not credible at all. There are only seven Emanators of the Hunt, and they are all on the Xianzhou."
Hearing Feixiao say this, Castorice and Cipher were both shocked.
An Emanator, a figure on the same level as a Lord Ravager or a Xianzhou General.
"Acheron's identity as a Galaxy Ranger is a fake. Her true identity is an Emanator of Nihility,"
Derick replied.
"An Emanator of Nihility? Does such a being really exist?"
This time, even Feixiao was shocked.
"To be precise, she's different from other Emanators.
Other Emanators receive a glance from a Aeon and gain the Aeon's aid to become an Emanator.
But Acheron, she has walked far enough on the Path of Nihility, and that is why she possesses the power of Nihility."
Derick roughly explained the source of Acheron's power.
"Well, I'll be. So that's how it is."
After hearing about Acheron's situation, Feixiao's face also showed a look of admiration.
To encounter the Aeon of Nihility and still maintain such rationality, achieving the power of an Emanator—such a feat was truly not something an ordinary person could accomplish.
At the same time, the desire to test her skills against Acheron arose in Feixiao's heart.
"The timing isn't right now, I'll wait and see,"
Feixiao thought to herself.
Seeing that Derick had returned safe and sound, Feixiao felt relieved and prepared to leave.
At the same time, she didn't forget to say to Derick, "By the way, remember to come find me in the next two days. I'll be teaching you some combat experience."
Feixiao didn't yet know that Castorice and Cipher were already aware of the situation.
Hearing Feixiao say this, Castorice also knew clearly what Feixiao intended to do, and a speechless expression appeared on her face.
Feixiao noticed this and looked at Derick to ask, "Castorice knows?"
"Mhm."
Derick nodded.
Seeing her lie exposed, Feixiao felt a bit embarrassed, and she then stood up to leave.
But as she stood up, she still gave Derick a reminder.
"Remember to come for training."
Since she was exposed, she might as well be direct about it!
Feixiao left, whistling.
Cipher sidled up to Derick and patted his butt again.
"Since you've trained with General Feixiao, Derry, don't forget to practice with me too."
As soon as Cipher finished her words, Castorice's scythe flew towards her head.
Cipher quickly dodged, while also making a funny face at Castorice.
Castorice swung her scythe, continuing the pursuit.
The only one in the room who knew nothing, Hyacine, looked at Derick, then at Polyxia.
"Derick, Polyxia, what on earth is going on?"
Why do I feel like I'm being left out?
"Um, I'll tell you about it later."
Derick still had some sense of shame.
"Yes, yes."
Polyxia also nodded in agreement.
But immediately, she wheeled her wheelchair over to Derick and asked him in a curious tone, "Speaking of which, you still haven't said why Miss Acheron wants to follow you. It couldn't be…"
As Polyxia said this, Castorice and Cipher also stopped their chase, their gazes simultaneously turning to him with questioning expressions.
Derick quickly went to explain.
…
Over the next few days, Derick was a respectful student, frequently going to Feixiao to learn 'combat experience'.
Castorice knew the situation, so naturally, she couldn't let her number of sessions be less than Feixiao's.
Cipher also seized the time to sneak in.
But although Cipher had the most voluptuous figure, her actual combat prowess was very low.
Feixiao versus Derick was like a master versus a master.
Castorice versus Derick was something like diamond versus master, a tutorial match that could last for a while.
As for Cipher's on-lane performance, well, it was bronze league at best.
After a humiliating defeat, Cipher really knew how to come up with ideas.
On one hand, she began to update her techniques and iterate on new strategies, changing from a simple one-on-one approach to a multi-faceted, three-dimensional one, with various methods from mouth to foot.
On the other hand, if laning wasn't working, it was normal to call in the jungler for a gank.
As for who to call, after thinking it over, the only choice was Polyxia.
After a few attempts at persuasion, Polyxia also agreed to the gank.
Two against one, it really almost made Derick flustered.
Cipher actually wanted to drag Hyacine into it too, but Hyacine didn't agree because she was too shy.
Yes, Hyacine also knew about what was going on between Derick, Cipher, and the others.
After they had talked that day, Cipher told Hyacine everything about their situation.
After hearing Cipher's explanation, Hyacine was dumbfounded.
Wait, you guys play this wild? I've been completely left out, haven't I!
Hyacine thought to herself.
And during this time, the invitation letter from Sunday also arrived.
Derick had said he wanted to go to Penacony to attend the Charmony Glee, and Sunday, having agreed, would not go back on his word.
Moreover, he also made a guarantee to Derick in the invitation letter that no matter how many people came, as long as it wasn't an entire legion of Cloud Knights, he would arrange for their reception.
Seeing Sunday's guarantee, Derick was quite happy.
The number of people to take to Penacony this time might be a few more than he had previously expected.
Needless to say about Castorice and the others, Acheron now wanted to stay by Derick's side, so naturally she had to go too.
And then there was Huohuo; she still had orders from the Ten-Lords Commission, so she had to follow along as well.
By bringing Huohuo to Penacony, Derick could also take the opportunity to 'brainwash' her; in the future, dealing with the Ten-Lords Commission would require a member from within the Ten-Lords Commission itself.
Besides these people, there was one more.
When Firefly saw that Derick and the others were going to Penacony, she asked in a small voice: "Um, can you take me with you? Please."
"Alright."
Derick thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed.
Immediately after, Derick asked Firefly, "Over at Penacony, the Stellaron Hunters are planning to make a move, right? If there's a chance, I'd like to meet with them."
The Stellaron Hunters were another power faction, and Derick needed more help to save Penacony.
Firefly was a little surprised, not expecting Derick to have guessed all this.
She didn't know that Derick had already seen the game script, so he naturally knew about the Stellaron Hunters' actions.
"I will tell Kafka and the others,"
Firefly replied to Derick.
"Okay."
Derick nodded.
After that, the group began to prepare for their trip to Penacony and sent a reply to Sunday with the list of people who would be attending.
…
Sunday was busy preparing for the Charmony Glee in Penacony, but when he saw Derick's reply, he still took a moment to look at it.
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight… Derick is bringing quite a few people over,"
Sunday said softly.
Although there were many people, it wasn't too difficult for Sunday to arrange.
Just at that moment, Robin happened to walk in.
Seeing the message, she immediately said happily to Sunday, "Brother, are Derick and the others coming over?"
How did you manage to come at such a perfect time!
Sunday complained inwardly.
On the surface, however, he silently nodded and answered his sister, "Yes, he has confirmed the people coming to the Charmony Glee. They'll probably be here in a couple of days."
"Then, brother, on the day Derick arrives, I'll go to welcome them,"
Robin said to Sunday.
When Sunday heard this, he couldn't help but facepalm.
This sister of mine...
Sunday thought for a moment and said, "Sister, haven't you been busy with the singing arrangements for the Charmony Glee recently?
Going to welcome Derick and the others would be too much for you.
Don't worry, I will arrange for good people to welcome them."
Anyone but you will do.
"Brother, I've already prepared everything for the performance.
Welcoming Derick and the others can be a break for myself, a chance to rest,"
Robin quickly said to Sunday.
Hearing Robin say this, Sunday's face darkened a little.
But seeing the expression on his sister's face, Sunday's heart softened.
"Alright, alright, on that day, I'll go with you to welcome them."
Sunday said.
Since he couldn't stop Derick from meeting his sister, he had to at least be there to watch.
If anything happened, he could intervene.
"Okay."
Robin didn't really mind that sort of thing.
"Alright, alright, on that day, I'll go with you to welcome them."
Sunday said.
Since he couldn't stop Derick from meeting his sister, he had to at least be there to watch.
If anything happened, he could intervene.
"Okay."
Robin didn't really mind that sort of thing.
As long as she could see Derick, it was fine.
…
A few days later, Derick and his group arrived at Penacony.
In the lobby of The Reverie Hotel, Sunday and Robin were already waiting for them.
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