Chapter Summaries

Wei Lanshan brought Jiujiu to Anvile and trained her aboard the Star Shuttle, where Jiujiu adapted to all twenty gravity levels and mastered the initial stage of her Martial Skills. On Anvile, Wei Lanshan explained the indigenous people’s history and warned Jiujiu not to ask about Grand Princess Jing Xi, then began telling her how a gifted mixed-blood child once disrupted the peaceful relationship between humans and the Anvile People.

• Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu boarded a commercial Star Shuttle for Anvile and changed their appearances and identities.
• Wei Lanshan had Jiujiu train in the gravity room, and Jiujiu adapted to all twenty gravity levels during the journey.
• Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu arrived in Anvile and saw its golden-haired, golden-eyed indigenous people.
• Wei Lanshan explained that the Anvile People had lived in the star region before humans and guarded the Star Domain Gate.
• Wei Lanshan warned Jiujiu not to ask about Grand Princess Jing Xi and recounted how a human and an Anvile princess had a remarkably gifted mixed-blood child.

Wei Lanshan prepared Jiujiu for the dangerous journey to the Mingzhao Star System after learning that mercenaries were hunting them. As they left Anvile Star, a small combat flying car approached, and Wei Lanshan braced for an encounter.

• Jiujiu learned about the Anvile People and admired their strength and broad-mindedness.
• Wei Lanshan discovered that Tang Yongyu had taken Ye Zhenwei to Gaia, Ye Yunhan had returned to Tianning Star to take control of the Ye Family, and four mercenary groups had accepted the bounty on her and Jiujiu.
• Wei Lanshan ordered supplies through the Star Net and modified seven weapons, teaching Jiujiu to use three of them.
• Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu left Anvile Star and encountered a small combat flying car; Wei Lanshan told Jiujiu to stay close and follow her hand signals if they were stopped.

Wei Lanshan and Wu Yuan defeated two Kralians who attacked her and Jiujiu, but a second mercenary group, Xiwei, surrounded them and forced them aboard its Starship. There, Wei Lanshan recognized its leader, Xi He, who demanded Jiujiu and declared that he must have the child.

• Wei Lanshan used her bracers and Wu Yuan to defeat the two Kralians while protecting Jiujiu.
• Ten Xiwei mercenaries appeared, surrounded Wei Lanshan, Jiujiu, and Wu Yuan, and escorted them to their Starship.
• Xi He greeted Wei Lanshan, revealing that he knew her from many years earlier.
• Xi He offered to spare Wei Lanshan and erase her traces if she handed over Jiujiu, but Wei Lanshan refused.
• Xi He said he had to take Jiujiu and implied that Wei Lanshan could not escape his Starship.

Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu defeated Xi He, then escaped the Xi Wei Starship while Wu Yuan stayed behind to cover their retreat. After reaching the Mingzhao Star System, Wei Lanshan changed identities to evade pursuit, while Ming Weiman struggled to find a way to introduce himself to her.

• Wei Lanshan and Wu Yuan trapped Xi He in the conference room and fought him, with Jiujiu using her Mental Power and weapons to help bring him down.
• Wei Lanshan destroyed Xi He's Genetic Information and sent his location to the Central Brain so Alliance Guards could apprehend him.
• Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu escaped aboard a Star Shuttle, leaving Wu Yuan to kill the Xi Wei members and divert the starship before detonating it near the asteroid belt.
• Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu landed in the Mingzhao Star System under father-and-son identities, but Wei Lanshan soon changed their identities again after noticing Ming Weiman's people tracking them.
• Ming Weiman asked Long Xingxue how to explain himself to Wei Lanshan, and Long Xingxue told him to approach her directly instead of acting suspiciously.

Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu met Suo Feihua aboard the Feihua Star Pirates’ ship, where Wei Lanshan examined Suo Feiyue and proposed taking her to the Sulaina Star System for further tests. Suo Feihua agreed to the trip and Wei Lanshan’s conditions, leaving hope that her sister could be treated without mechanization.

• Ming Weiman arrived at Wei Lanshan’s former lodging after she and Jiujiu had already fled, missing them by a hair.
• Wei Lanshan bribed the underground black market’s leader to arrange a meeting with Suo Feihua, and she and Jiujiu boarded the Feihua Starship.
• Suo Feihua told Wei Lanshan that doctors had found no way to save Suo Feiyue without sending her to the Yuanri Star System for mechanization surgery.
• Wei Lanshan examined Suo Feiyue and advised Suo Feihua to take her to a sanatorium in the Sulaina Star System for tests.
• Suo Feihua agreed to travel at maximum speed and accepted Wei Lanshan’s conditions, while Jiujiu shared snacks with her.

Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu disappeared into the stars after Suo Feihua helped conceal their escape, while Tang Yongyu and Ye Yunhan wrongly believed they had been killed. On Gaia, Ye Zhenwei entered a lavish banquet where powerful families competed to win her as a future bride for their heirs.

• Jiujiu shared Suo Feihua’s snacks with Wei Lanshan and Suo Feihua, then stored the rest of her food.
• Suo Feihua erased evidence of Wei Lanshan’s escape and sent a decoy shuttle that mercenaries destroyed, believing Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu were aboard.
• Wei Lanshan joined the Feihua Group fleet as a temporary doctor to treat Suo Feiyue, while Suo Feihua staged further accidents to erase their trail.
• Tang Yongyu and Ye Yunhan each received false reports that Wei Lanshan had died and believed the threat to their families was gone.
• Ye Zhenwei attended a grand Gaia Star banquet, where heirs from powerful families gathered and their families maneuvered to make her a future daughter-in-law.
• Ye Zhenwei entered the banquet beside Ye Yunhan, and the gathered heirs were surprised by her sweet, delicate appearance.

Ye Zhenwei attended a welcome banquet where the Alliance’s great families introduced their heirs and sought to build ties with her. Afterward, Ye Yunhan told Tang Yongyu that the Qing Family had skipped the banquet, and he resolved to learn more about Qing Shihao, whom he hoped Ye Zhenwei might meet at military academy.

• Chris Boyuan greeted Ye Zhenwei and her parents, then became captivated by Ye Zhenwei’s shy blush as she left with them.
• Ye Zhenwei spoke with the heirs of several great families, impressed them with her polite curiosity, and exchanged communication contacts with them.
• The great families welcomed Ye Zhenwei because her 3S Mental Power made her an extraordinarily valuable potential marriage partner.
• Ye Yunhan told Tang Yongyu that the Qing Family had not attended the banquet and shared what he had heard about Qing Shihao’s possible connection to Princess Anvile.
• Tang Yongyu said Ye Zhenwei would have a chance to meet Qing Shihao at Alliance Military Academy, while Ye Yunhan decided to investigate the Qing Family further.

After Wei Lanshan performed surgery on Suo Feiyue, Jiujiu wrestled with fear and loneliness about her uncertain future. Suo Feiyue recovered after seven days, while Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu planned to travel to Muye Star to secure Jiujiu a legal identity.

• Ye Zhenwei's growing fame and 3S talent drew danger, so Chris, Russell, Felinan, and a Fang Family girl joined efforts to protect her.
• Suo Feihua brought Wei Lanshan and Jiujiu to a Sulaina sanatorium, secured an operating room, and locked down the area for seven days.
• Wei Lanshan examined Suo Feiyue, planned her treatment, and completed surgery with help from the sanatorium's assistant robots.
• After the operation, Wei Lanshan told Jiujiu they would go to Muye Star to obtain her a legal identity.
• Jiujiu admitted to Wei Lanshan that she was afraid of facing the vast, dangerous world alone, then resolved to move forward after receiving comfort and advice.
• After seven days aboard Suo Feihua's Starship, Suo Feiyue woke and recovered well.

While Suo Feiyue recovered aboard the Feihua Group’s Starship, Jiujiu won the crew’s affection and trained with them throughout the journey. The group reached the Muye Star System, where Jiujiu and Wei Lanshan prepared to part with their new friends, who planned to return home and rest.

• Suo Feiyue began a ten-day recovery in the medical pod while Jiujiu explored the Starship and charmed its crew.
• Jiujiu trained hard with Feihua Group members, learning combat skills, strategies, and Alliance knowledge, and her efforts inspired the crew to train more diligently.
• The Feihua Group reached the Muye Star System, and Suo Feihua gave Jiujiu a token and the coordinates of the group’s home while Suo Feiyue gave her a Space Locket full of supplies.
• The Feihua Group held a farewell party for Jiujiu, and Wei Lanshan asked Suo Feihua whether she planned to retire.
• Suo Feihua said she and Suo Feiyue would return to their home in the depths of the starry sea to rest, though the Feihua Group would not disband.

Jiujiu parted ways with the Feihua Group, then stayed on Muye Star with Wei Lanshan and Suo Feihua while they arranged her next steps. After buying a forged legal identity, Jiujiu began a new life as Hong Xixiu.

• Jiujiu kissed Feng Shanshan and said goodbye to the Feihua Group, whose members gave her a chip of their shared memories.
• Suo Feihua booked a hotel on Muye Star without leaving a record of Wei Lanshan's visit.
• Wei Lanshan and Suo Feihua encountered a desperate mother whose seriously ill daughter needed mechanized surgery, but Wei Lanshan chose not to intervene.
• Wei Lanshan and Suo Feihua took Jiujiu to an amusement park, where she rode the attractions and resolved to make a place for herself in the stars.
• Wei Lanshan bought the identity of Hong Xixiu and had the black market create and upload a complete history for Jiujiu.

Wei Lanshan gave Jiujiu the legal identity Hong Xixiu and took her to Ningkui Star, where she would grow up in an orphanage. Before leaving her there, Wei Lanshan prepared Xixiu to keep her past secret and survive future dangers.

• Wei Lanshan registered Jiujiu's genetic information as Hong Xixiu and made protected plans to conceal her identity.
• Suo Feihua erased the group's traces on Muye Star and bid farewell to Wei Lanshan and Xixiu before they boarded a Star Shuttle.
• After three transfers, Wei Lanshan and Xixiu arrived at Ningkui Star, where Wei Lanshan planned for Xixiu to grow up in an orphanage.
• Wei Lanshan told Xixiu to remember her false background, conceal her Mental Power during her assessment, and practice the Martial Skills stored in her terminal.
• Wei Lanshan promised to send Xixiu Star Coins each year and warned her that the Tang Family could kill her if they found her.

Wei Lanshan brought Xi Xiu to Ningkui Star and arranged for her to live at its Orphanage under the name Hong Xixiu. After reuniting with the director, Wei'an, Wei Lanshan prepared to leave for Alliance study and exchange, leaving Xi Xiu in Wei'an's care.

• Xi Xiu learned that she needed to stay wary of the Tang Family and Ye Family and resolved to grow strong enough to protect herself.
• Wei Lanshan and Xi Xiu arrived on Ningkui Star, whose lush environment delighted Xi Xiu.
• Wei Lanshan reunited with her old friend Vivian, now the Orphanage director, and asked her to care for Xi Xiu without revealing the girl's true identity.
• Wei Lanshan told Vivian that a Central Brain summons would take her to the Alliance for study and exchange in three star-months.
• Wei Lanshan introduced Xi Xiu to Tian Wei'an, who welcomed her to the Orphanage as Hong Xixiu.

Wei Lanshan said goodbye to Xi Xiu and left Ningkui Star, leaving her in Vivian’s care with an encrypted message and a monthly allowance. Xi Xiu began her new life at the Orphanage, determined to grow strong and meet Wei Lanshan again.

• Vivian verified Xi Xiu’s records and completed her admission to the Orphanage while Wei Lanshan prepared to leave.
• Wei Lanshan told Xi Xiu they might not meet for ten years, gave her an encrypted audio message to open after turning ten, and urged her to stay unnoticed and become strong.
• Xi Xiu gave Wei Lanshan a translated copy of the Tranquil Heart Art, and Wei Lanshan embraced her before leaving the Orphanage.
• Wei Lanshan changed identities and departed Ningkui Star; she later stored Xi Xiu’s gift and checked her next mission on the Star Net.
• For the next ten years, Xi Xiu received no messages from Wei Lanshan, but monthly Star Coin transfers reassured her that Wei Lanshan was alive.
• Vivian activated the Orphanage’s Protective Shield, took Xi Xiu around the grounds, and explained its facilities and rules.

Xi Xiu settled into her new home at the Orphanage and met her roommate, Xue Fanhui, whose first response was disdain. As Xi Xiu organized her room, Xue Fanhui became impressed by her independence and began to warm to her.

• Vivian showed Xi Xiu around the Orphanage and brought her to the eastern second floor, where she introduced her to her new roommate, Xue Fanhui.
• Xue Fanhui greeted Xi Xiu with disdain but promised Vivian she would get along with her, while Xi Xiu decided she could manage on her own.
• Vivian showed Xi Xiu her simple, practical room, sent her the Orphanage rules and class schedule, and introduced her to Robot 08.
• Xi Xiu memorized the rules and prepared for her Star Net lessons and training to begin the next day.
• Xue Fanhui watched Xi Xiu organize her belongings and was surprised by how capable she was, sparking her interest in her new roommate.

Xi Xiu settled into life at the Orphanage, agreed on quiet-room habits with her roommate Xue Fanhui, and began an intensive Star Net education program. After dreaming of her past life, she resolved to work hard and live to a ripe old age.

• Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui discussed their preference for quiet and agreed to respect each other's habits.
• Xi Xiu bathed, ate carrot-flavored Nutrient Paste, exercised, and practiced controlling her Mental Power before going to bed.
• Xi Xiu dreamed of her previous life, woke with tear tracks, and accepted the Orphanage as her new refuge.
• Xi Xiu joined the Star Net virtual academy and began studying Ningkui Star's language and culture alongside several other required subjects.
• Xi Xiu completed her first day of lessons and enjoyed a new Nutrient Paste flavor.

Xi Xiu settled into the Orphanage, studied diligently, and grew close to Xue Fanhui as they shared their hopes and explored together. After Xi Xiu’s physical training advanced quickly, Xue Fanhui told her about their upcoming seaside camping trip and warned that older children might bully them.

• Xi Xiu explored the Star Net, studied its technology and theory, and logged out on her own before telling Vivian about her day.
• Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui became inseparable, and Xue Fanhui shared her dream of becoming the Alliance’s greatest mechanic while Xi Xiu described her wish for a peaceful life and a little shop.
• Xi Xiu learned the languages and writing systems of Ningkui Star and Mingzhao Star and reached Level Three in physical training, matching Xue Fanhui despite being a year younger.
• Xue Fanhui took Xi Xiu to their treehouse, asked how Xi Xiu trained so quickly, and told her they would go camping at the seaside next month.
• Xue Fanhui warned Xi Xiu that older children might bully them on the trip and told her to stay close and run to her if trouble arose.

Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui left the orphanage for a wilderness camping trip, where they watched a report about Ye Zhenwei’s overwhelming victory in an Alliance competition. The journey left Xi Xiu reflecting on her choice to hide her abilities and origins, while she and Xue Fanhui promised to work hard toward meeting on Capital Star.

• Wei Lanshan received Vivian’s updates and photos of Xi Xiu aboard her starship and silently wished her well.
• Xi Xiu packed snacks and her saber for the camping trip, then joined Xue Fanhui and the other children as they boarded a Hovercar with Vivian and Shally.
• Xue Fanhui told Xi Xiu to watch for her hand signals in case they encountered the girls who had bullied her before.
• The children watched Ye Zhenwei defeat an older opponent in five minutes, and Xue Fanhui said she hoped to become as strong as her.
• Xi Xiu encouraged Xue Fanhui to keep training, then reflected that she had deliberately limited her progress to avoid drawing attention to herself.

Xi Xiu and the children traveled to the pinkish-purple coast, where they studied local algae and enjoyed the scenery. Near camp, Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui spotted bullies targeting a new girl named Zhen and prepared a surprise attack.

• Xi Xiu studied Ye Zhenwei's livestreamed fight, and Corinne used it to encourage the children to train for the Alliance.
• The group arrived at Ningkui Star's algae-covered coast, where Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui set up camp and attended Vivian's lesson on plants and microorganisms.
• Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui collected colorful sand and stones while exploring the reefs.
• The two heard fighting and discovered Fiona and two others bullying Zhen, a new, introverted girl at the Orphanage.
• Xue Fanhui sent Xi Xiu around the reef, then charged Fiona and rolled away with her as Robot 08 recorded their actions.

Xi Xiu, Xue Fanhui, and Zhen fought Fiona’s group after the girls bullied Zhen, then Vivian reviewed what happened and questioned them. Vivian reprimanded Zhen for facing bullies alone, while Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui remained ready to help others.

• Xi Xiu and Zhen worked together to pin down and defeat two of Fiona’s companions after Xue Fanhui rushed ahead to fight them.
• Xue Fanhui returned bruised, and she, Xi Xiu, and Zhen learned that 08 had recorded the fight and notified Vivian.
• Vivian and Corinne arrived, sent Fiona and the other two bullies to medical pods, and Vivian watched 08’s video of the fight.
• Xue Fanhui and Xi Xiu took the hungry Zhen to their tent and gave her Nutrient Paste.
• Vivian asked the three girls about the fight; Xue Fanhui accepted responsibility, Xi Xiu said she should have won faster, and both promised to help if Fiona’s group bullied others again.
• Vivian told Zhen that confronting stronger bullies alone was not bravery and that she should ask for help next time.

After Zhen asked to train with Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui, the three girls grew closer and searched for Shulai Stone together. Vivian later arranged for Zhen to move into their suite so they could live together.

• Zhen told Vivian she wanted to become strong, and Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui welcomed her into their training routine.
• Vivian punished Xi Xiu and the others for the fight, restricted Fiona and the other two, and let Zhen stay with Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui.
• Vivian took the children to the Purple Coast to search for Shulai Stone, and Xi Xiu, Xue Fanhui, and Zhen found the most.
• Vivian asked Xi Xiu, Xue Fanhui, and Zhen whether they wanted to live together, and all three agreed.
• Vivian arranged for Zhen to move into the remaining room in Xi Xiu and Xue Fanhui's suite.