I Really Can't Stay on This Space Station for Another Second

After leaving Asta's office, Bai Luoming didn't rush to meet up with Xing. Instead, he leaned against the cold metal wall, exhaled a breath of stale air, and raised the back of his hand to wipe away the fine cold sweat seeping from his forehead.

Just now, in his office, he felt like a rabbit cornered on the edge of a cliff, while Asta was the seemingly harmless hunter who was actually closing in step by step.

Unlike the Herta's aggressive style and the Evernight's opportunistic approach, Asta's retreat-to-advance offensive left him even more defenseless.

To be honest, Bai Luoming himself didn't know what he was thinking. Normally, one would be excited or even accept it completely when faced with such a situation. But Bai Luoming didn't think that way.

After all, if I accepted it all, what kind of person would I become? The most devoted lover in the world, or a cybernetic aquaman?

Bai Luoming mentally complained.

Moreover, given Herta's domineering personality, he definitely doesn't seem like the type to "share" things with others. If he were to take over completely, he'd probably have to take a cue from Makoto and split up.

Thinking of this, Bai Luoming shook his head vigorously, trying to banish those dangerous images from his mind.

For now, let's reunite with Xing before making any further plans.

With that thought in mind, he took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and strode towards the direction of the Realm Anchor.

Meanwhile, near the Realm Anchor of the Master Control Zone.

Xing stood with his arms crossed beside the teleportation point, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, looking ready to make a big splash.

She secretly plotted, "It's been so long since I've raided the space station's treasure chests; they must have stocked up quite a bit recently. When Old Bai arrives, I have to have him cover for me. Today, I'm going to rummage through every single trash can in the space station!"

However, Xing quickly realized something was wrong.

The space station crew members passing by would always slow down and secretly glance at her.

"Hmm? Did I forget to wash my face before going out today?"

Xing touched her cheek and found that there was nothing wrong.

She then raised her chin and put her hands on her hips.

"Hmph, it doesn't matter. The strong must endure the strange looks from the world! They must be intimidated by my domineering aura as Trailblazer!"

Just as Xing was immersed in her own imagination, feeling that her aura was so strong that even passersby couldn't stand it, Bai Luoming's figure appeared at the end of the corridor.

Xing's eyes lit up, and she immediately strode forward to meet him.

"Hey! Old Bai! You've finally arrived!"

Without any hesitation, she raised her hand and slapped Bai Luoming hard on the shoulder, saying nonchalantly, "Let's go, let's go! I've already scouted the spot. That trash can in the southwest corner looks like it's got something interesting. Let's hurry up and open the blind boxes!"

Before Bai Luoming could reply, he keenly noticed that all the staff members who had been secretly observing Xing were now focusing their attention on them.

"Hiss... It's really true? He just came out of Ms. Herta's office, and then he turned around and was pulling and tugging at this gray-haired girl on the train?" A clerk wearing thick-rimmed glasses lowered his voice, his tone full of indignation for his idol.

"Not only that, I just saw him come out of Station Master Asta's office! My God, he's not only a scumbag, but also a master of time management! Does he intend to single-handedly take down all the high-ranking officials of our space station?" Another female staff member covered her mouth, gasped, and her eyes were full of excitement.

"Ms. Herta so noble, how could she be deceived by such a fickle scumbag! No way, this has to be posted online so everyone can judge!"

Although the whispers were kept very low, thanks to his superior analytical skills, they still reached Bai Luoming's ears.

He looked at Xing, who was still excited, completely clueless about the situation, and even trying to drag him to rummage through the trash cans, and his heart sank.

If she were to yell a few more times, the "scumbag" label would be permanently welded to my head today.

"No, sis, don't rush to rummage through the trash can!"

Bai Luoming grabbed Xing's wrist as she was about to point to the trash can, lowered his voice, and pulled her away.

"Come with me first, this isn't the place to talk!"

Xing was completely bewildered by Bai Luoming's sudden action and stumbled a few steps.

Trusting Bai Luoming, she didn't struggle but obediently let him drag her along, leading her into a secluded passage with blind spots in the surveillance cameras, all under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

Only when the whispers behind him completely subsided did Bai Luoming release his grip and lean against the cold wall to catch his breath.

Xing rubbed her reddened wrist, glancing at Bai Luoming's still-shaken appearance, her eyes gradually turning strange.

She crossed her arms, her lips curled into a wide grin, and finally couldn't help but let out a series of "hehehe" laughs.

"Old Bai, why are you so nervous? You even dragged me to this deserted place..."

She deliberately dragged out her words, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"Could it be that you're plotting something against me? Oh, even though we're brothers, if you insist, I might consider it... after all, you're not bad looking."

Bai Luoming was exasperated, looking at her unreliable behavior with a mix of exasperation and amusement.

He curled his finger in annoyance and flicked Xing Guangjie's forehead lightly, producing a crisp sound.

"What are you thinking about! Can't you put anything normal in your head?"

After saying that, Bai Luoming peeked out and cautiously looked around the passageway to make sure no gossipy clerks were following him before turning back to look at Xing, who was rubbing his forehead.

He dropped his joking expression, his brows furrowed, and his tone carried a hint of helplessness.

You might not believe it if I told you.

He looked into Xing Qingche's clear eyes and said earnestly:

"I think I've been set up. Pulling you away just now was a last resort... Sigh... I can't stand this space station for even a second longer."