Chapter Summaries

Xi Xiu and her team destroyed the Star Beast eggs, captured Lin Zhenzhen and the child, and completed their mission on Suxida. As the Mingyun base prepared to take over the investigation, Suo Feihua reflected on how Xi Xiu’s help had come to them.

• Wu Yuan recorded the Star Beast eggs, and Qiu Shaorong’s team destroyed them and cleared away every trace before Xi Xiu’s group left the underground area.
• Suo Feihua detained Lin Zhenzhen and the child, and Li Yuanting decided Qing Zhixun should handle their interrogation.
• Li Yuanting asked Xi Xiu why she kept finding clues, and A Xian said Xi Xiu was blessed by the God of Stars.
• Xi Xiu explained that Lin Zhenzhen could have been found by anyone on the mission and that Tian Nuolin and Wu Yuan had recovered her star charts from her Space Locket.
• Tian Nuolin and Xu Songnian took responsibility for interrogating Lin Zhenzhen and the child as the Mingyun base prepared to handle the remaining investigation.
• Suo Feihua wondered whether her earlier agreement with Wei Lanshan had helped bring Xi Xiu to their aid, and an companion warned her not to dwell on it.

Lin Shuan and Suo Feihua discussed Suxida’s security failures and weighed hiring mercenaries against requesting patrol soldiers from the Mingyun Base. Xi Xiu reported the battle to Qing Zhixun, who promised genetic data for comparing against the suspicious family she had discovered.

• Lin Shuan blamed himself for the dangers left unresolved from the earlier spy incident, and Suo Feihua encouraged him to keep working to protect Suxida.
• Lin Shuan and Suo Feihua considered hiring mercenaries or applying for soldiers from the Mingyun Base to patrol Suxida.
• Xi Xiu arranged food for the soldiers and tasked He Yinlei, Flora, and others with buying Suxida specialties before returning to the temporary office.
• Xi Xiu reported her discovery of a suspicious family and the battle to Qing Zhixun, who said Mingyun Galaxy personnel would arrive around dusk.
• Qing Zhixun told Xi Xiu that Gaia had produced genetic data from a nearly six-thousand-year database and promised to send it for comparison.

Xi Xiu and Li Yuanting questioned Lin Zhenzhen but learned that Qin Hongjun’s children feared betraying him more than death. The prisoners were left for the Alliance Guards, while Xi Xiu reported that they would leave for Yuanri and hand Suxida over to Mingyun Base.

• Xi Xiu finished her report, then joined Li Yuanting as he used a genetic database to identify Lin Zhenzhen as the sibling of a man from Gaia’s earlier purge operation.
• Li Yuanting revealed that Lin Zhenzhen and Sang Tiantian had not received devices from Qin Hongjun’s Eternal Robots project and suggested they were disposable pawns.
• Lin Zhenzhen broke down as she realized Qin Hongjun had abandoned her, but she refused to betray him because she feared his punishment.
• Li Yuanting found Sang Tiantian in the same fearful state and concluded that neither prisoner would give up Qin Hongjun’s information.
• Xi Xiu said they should leave the questioning to experts, and she told Li Yuanting they would depart for Yuanri the day after tomorrow and hand Suxida over to Mingyun Base.

Lin Zhenzhen was taken to Fu Xuan’s laboratory on Gaia, while Suxita recovered and Xi Xiu and A Xian prepared to return to Yuanri. Qin Hongjun continued plotting an attack on Jingsu, and the chapter ended with the people of Suxita sending Xi Xiu off with gifts.

• Lin Zhenzhen woke in Fu Xuan’s laboratory, unable to move, as Fu Xuan began examining her while keeping her conscious.
• Feng Shanshan transformed Rocky Forest into a pink tourist destination, and Xi Xiu suggested adding a sleeping orange cat that A Xian also loved.
• The children of Suxita trained steadily, with Guan Shanyue making especially rapid progress as Suo Feiyue watched.
• Xi Xiu and Li Yuanting completed their handover to the Mingyun garrison, and Lin Shuan publicly revealed the Feihua Group’s planet.
• Qin Hongjun dismissed the failure of his pawns and planned to let his darlings attack before launching his Ultimate Soldiers against Jingsu.
• Feng Shanshan, Vera, and the others gave Xi Xiu and A Xian hundreds of Space Lockets filled with gifts from Suxita’s citizens before their departure.

As Xi Xiu prepared to leave Suxida, her friends teased her about her match with Qing Zhixun, whose Anvile Bloodline impressed Feng Shanshan. Xi Xiu planned to speak with him after returning, while she and A Xian talked about their hopes for life beyond military service.

• Jiang Fuyu hugged Xi Xiu and wished her safety, while Feng Shanshan teased her about someday having children.
• Flora revealed that Xi Xiu had been matched with Officer Qing, and A Xian confirmed that Qing Zhixun carried the Grand Princess's Anvile Bloodline.
• Xi Xiu reflected on Qing Zhixun's growing concern for her and decided to discuss their match after returning from Suxida.
• The group spent their final night together laughing and sharing stories about their matches before Xi Xiu and A Xian returned to their room.
• Xi Xiu told A Xian she hoped to travel after serving no more than thirty years, and A Xian said she would go wherever Xi Xiu went.

Xi Xiu and A Xian practiced their Mental Power before leaving Suxida with the warriors for Yuanri Base. After heartfelt farewells, Xi Xiu promised Guan Shanyue she would wait for her to become a warrior under her command, and the Starship departed as the Feihua Group hoped to meet her again.

• Xi Xiu and A Xian practiced their Mental Power beneath the stars and fell asleep as their powers settled peacefully.
• Xi Xiu checked the gathering point in Central City, confirmed every warrior was present, and led them to the Starship bound for Yuanri.
• Guan Shanyue told Xi Xiu she wanted to become a warrior under her command, and Xi Xiu promised to wait for her.
• Xi Xiu and A Xian boarded the Starship after saying goodbye to the Feihua Group and watching every warrior board.
• The Starship left Suxida, while Feng Shanshan wished Xi Xiu would return and Suo Lingyu's mother said they could visit her instead.

Xi Xiu returned to the Yuari base with her team, reported on the mission, and warned Li Zhengfeng that Qin Hongjun might possess a backup of his consciousness. Qing Zhixun asked Xi Xiu to create a simulated scenario with him, and she agreed to choose one when the Central Brain returned.

• Suo Feihua and Lin Shuan decided to revive the Feihua Group and openly fight star pirates profiting from the war.
• Xi Xiu and the others returned to the Yuari base, where Qing Zhixun welcomed them and praised the team for rescuing the Belka People and saving a planet.
• Xi Xiu messaged Feng Shanshan and Wei Lanshan about their safe return and a Star Beast, then told Li Zhengfeng that Qin Hongjun might have a backup of his consciousness.
• Li Zhengfeng's Mental Power surged at the possibility, and Xi Xiu warned Wan Youlin not to mention robots, modifications, or Qin Hongjun around him.
• Qing Zhixun told Xi Xiu he had only asked her to his office to spend time with her, then suggested they create a simulated scenario together.
• Xi Xiu agreed to choose a simulated scenario with Qing Zhixun once the Central Brain returned, and he began explaining what he had learned from people who rejected their matching results.

Xi Xiu learned why the Central Brain might approve rejection applications, but Qing Zhixun insisted she first convince him and undergo a compatibility simulation in three days. After she left, Qing Zhixun consulted the Central Brain about Qin Jian, whose influence appeared throughout the planet they were investigating.

• Qing Zhixun explained that the Central Brain could approve rejection applications when applicants had broken through a Blocker for love, and Xi Xiu concluded her own application was unlikely to succeed.
• Qing Zhixun told Xi Xiu she had to convince him before applying and would still undergo a compatibility simulation with him; they scheduled it for three days later.
• Qing Zhixun invited Xi Xiu to dinner, and she said she would bring Wu Jingxian; Qing Sansui then went to the kitchen to wash vegetables for the meal.
• Qing Zhixun connected to the Central Brain and discussed the investigation on a planet where Qin Jian had left many traces, though the team had not found him.
• The Central Brain said Qin Jian would likely disappear if he remained only consciousness, and described him as preferring quiet, pure white surroundings and cleanliness; it also said he had never had a partner.

Xi Xiu wondered why Qing Zhixun was so interested in her, while the Central Brain left him to answer her questions about their relationship. Back at the dormitory, Xi Xiu received warm greetings from Liuga and learned that A Xian had arranged a seafood gathering.

• The Central Brain agreed to search prosperous areas for the missing intelligence genius and passed Xi Xiu’s question to Qing Zhixun.
• Qing Zhixun decided Xi Xiu was overthinking their relationship and resolved to make up for his past mistakes.
• Xi Xiu returned to the dormitory still wondering why the Central Brain and Qing Zhixun were interested in her.
• A Xian introduced Xi Xiu to Liuga, who warmly welcomed her and offered to help if Qing Zhixun mistreated her.
• Liuga shared the news of Xi Xiu’s match with the Wu Family, and the family members reacted with excitement and teasing.
• A Xian told Xi Xiu that Flora and He Yinlei were gathering seafood for a meal, and Xi Xiu jokingly accused A Xian of abandoning her.

Wu Jingxian encouraged Xi Xiu to give Qing Zhixun a chance and helped arrange a private date for them, while Qing Zhixun eagerly planned an evening alone with Xi Xiu. Xi Xiu agreed to try, though she remained uncertain that she could return a partner’s feelings, and planned to ask the Central Brain one last time when it came back.

• Wu Jingxian arranged for Xi Xiu and their companions to go catch seafood, while Qing Zhixun secured their west-zone permits through Lin Zaiqin.
• Lu Zong'an, Gerhe, Xian Quanlong, and Li Yuanting arranged to join the outing, and Qing Zhixun readily sent them along so he could spend time alone with Xi Xiu.
• Wu Jingxian visited Flora and He Yinlei, then returned to check whether Xi Xiu had suitable clothes for her date with Qing Zhixun.
• Wu Jingxian urged Xi Xiu to let go of the person she had once loved and try to build a relationship with Qing Zhixun.
• Xi Xiu admitted that she feared being unable to fulfill a partner’s responsibilities or return the feelings expected of her, but agreed to try after one final conversation with the Central Brain.

Xi Xiu considered the Anvile People’s devotion and chose a conservative pale gold gown for dinner while A Xian led a group out to harvest seafood. Xi Xiu then read her messages and learned that W09 and the other rescued children had been moved to safety, with some girls on Shangyue Star set to train under her as part of Nine Stars.

• A Xian explained that Anvile People became partners through mutual attraction, synchronized hearts, and fully compatible Mental Power, and that their bonds brought unwavering devotion.
• A Xian picked out a revealing pale gold gown for Xi Xiu, but Xi Xiu changed into a more conservative one and accessorized it with Damian’s diamonds.
• A Xian and the others set out to harvest seafood, joined by Li Yuanting, Su Jinbao, Qiu Shaorong, Lu Zong'an, and other officers who brought their personal mechas.
• Xi Xiu read her emails and learned that Wei Lanshan had taken W09 and the others to safety, while the rescued children had been scattered among Shangyue Star, prominent families, and places arranged by the Elder Council.
• Xi Xiu learned that girls on Shangyue Star would communicate with her through a separate channel so she could train and educate them as members of Nine Stars.

Xi Xiu prepared Nine Stars for the coming war and then went on a date with Qing Zhixun. She accepted his arm as they walked through a garden toward the restaurant, while he shared his hopes of showing her the plants he had tended elsewhere.

• Xi Xiu prepared training plans for the children and coordinated Nine Stars' preparations as its members took up their assigned positions.
• Xi Xiu planned another period of intensive training for 909 and reviewed information about events across the star systems.
• Xi Xiu dressed for her date and traveled by Hovercar to the location Qing Zhixun had chosen.
• Qing Sansui welcomed Xi Xiu, and Qing Zhixun approached and offered her his arm.
• Xi Xiu took Qing Zhixun's arm, and he introduced the rare flowers along their path to the restaurant.
• Qing Zhixun told Xi Xiu that he had planted flowers in Gaia and arranged for Charlotte and Liuga to care for plants in Anvile.

Qing Zhixun hosted Xi Xiu for dinner, hoping to grow closer while keeping the conversation warm and relaxed. They discussed Xi Xiu’s plan to open an ingredient shop, and Qing Zhixun offered to have his subordinates assess possible locations in the Mingyun Galaxy.

• Qing Zhixun held Xi Xiu’s hand on the way to the dining room, then served her a lavish meal made using recipes he had bought from her without revealing that he knew their source.
• Xi Xiu tasted the food and praised the chef, while Qing Zhixun teased her for claiming it was better than her own cooking.
• Qing Zhixun asked Xi Xiu about her plan to open an ingredient shop after retiring.
• Qing Zhixun suggested the Mingyun Galaxy and offered to have his subordinates assess the location for her.
• Xi Xiu accepted his help and said she would pay the subordinate a commission.

Xi Xiu and Qing Zhixun shared dinner and spent the evening together at the observatory, growing more comfortable as Qing Zhixun told her about his life and his work at the base. They also discussed Anvile’s discovery of the Star Domain Gate, whose inspection results were still pending.

• Xi Xiu wondered why Qing Zhixun had become so focused on her, while he recalled their former marriage, her death, and his return to a new life.
• Qing Zhixun invited Xi Xiu to the observatory in his Hovercar, and the soldiers at the base gave them space for their date.
• Qing Zhixun described the improvements he had made at the base and explained that he would soon be busy preparing for the incoming military academy students.
• Qing Zhixun told Xi Xiu that Anvile had found the Star Domain Gate, Jing Xi had inspected it, and Wu Jingyang had received the data.
• Xi Xiu hoped the Star Domain Gate would not require the Anvile People to sacrifice their bodies and consciousness to fill it.

Xi Xiu and Qing Zhixun discussed the Star Domain Gate and the traces left by Anvile consciousnesses, then grew closer as they considered their future. Jing Xi and Qing Heming reported an unusually quiet journey back to Anvile, while the group suspected the star pirates were preparing to act.

• Qing Zhixun told Xi Xiu that Jing Xi had found traces of Anvile consciousnesses inside the stable Star Domain Gate, rather than evidence of Qin Hongjun entering it.
• Xi Xiu agreed to consider her relationship with Qing Zhixun after the first simulated scenario, and Qing Zhixun said he would make Lieutenant Hong satisfied.
• Jing Xi video-called Xi Xiu and Qing Zhixun while returning to Anvile with Qing Heming, and Qing Heming quietly planned a generous wedding gift for Xi Xiu.
• Jing Xi reported that the star regions on their route were unusually quiet despite the presence of commercial Starships, and Qing Zhixun and Qing Heming suspected the star pirates were plotting.
• Qing Heming said the Central Brain was searching for Qin Jian so they could learn more about Qin Hongjun and close the loopholes he might exploit.

Xi Xiu, Qing Zhixun, and Jing Xi discussed Qin Jian’s split consciousness and the search for his original body, then Jing Xi and Qing Heming left the young couple alone. On their drive, Qing Zhixun proposed a family scenario simulation, while Xi Xiu planned to use it to uncover flaws in their compatibility.

• Xi Xiu explained Qin Jian’s connection to Qin Hongjun, and Jing Xi concluded that Qin Hongjun’s consciousness had to be destroyed.
• Qing Zhixun said the search had found traces of Qin Jian and that finding him was only a matter of time.
• Jing Xi and Qing Heming ended the call, reassured that Qing Zhixun and Xi Xiu were getting along, and discussed retiring together in Anvile.
• Qing Zhixun drove Xi Xiu back from the base and suggested choosing a scenario simulation in which they had children together.
• Xi Xiu agreed to test their relationship through the simulation, intending to find flaws, while Qing Zhixun silently planned a perfect surprise.

After seeing Xi Xiu back to her dormitory, Qing Zhixun returned to work on Gaia’s defenses, the upcoming joint performance, and the warriors’ merit reports. Meanwhile, Xi Xiu’s teammates enjoyed a night of seafood gathering in the West District, and she watched their celebration before falling asleep.

• Qing Zhixun returned to his office and prepared for Gaia’s defense, the East-West District performance, and the submission of Xi Xiu’s promotion report.
• Li Yuanting sent Qing Zhixun photos of the warriors enjoying themselves as they gathered seafood in the West District.
• Wu Jingxian, Flora, He Yinlei, Su Jinbao, Tarasha, Qiu Shaorong, Yang Jiuqing, and Hu Yingyi collected seafood, including shellfish Xi Xiu identified as delicious when grilled with her seasoning.
• Su Jinbao and others planned future outings and asked Tarasha’s family farm to grow seasoning plants for them.
• A Xian recorded the lively gathering and sent it to Liuga, while the teams shared real-time video with Xi Xiu.
• Xi Xiu watched her teammates celebrate, reflected that the coming war would leave them fewer carefree moments, and fell asleep after processing data.

After returning from an overnight fishing trip, A Xian and Xi Xiu discussed the upcoming relationship simulation and the secrets surrounding Xi Xiu’s match with Qing Zhixun. Xi Xiu then went with Lin Changchang to prepare for the evening’s seafood cooking, as her reputation spread through the base.

• A Xian, Flora, and He Yinlei returned to the base at dawn with a large haul, and Qiu Shaorong sent everyone to rest before that night’s fight.
• Xi Xiu told A Xian that the first scenario simulation would involve having children, and A Xian concealed her role in sharing information about Xi Xiu with Qing Zhixun.
• Xi Xiu realized A Xian and Qing Zhixun had planned something concerning her match and resolved to uncover Qing Zhixun’s secret.
• Xi Xiu explained the Central Brain’s marriage-matching system to A Xian, then planned to prepare seasonings and ingredients for the evening meal.
• Lin Changchang joined Xi Xiu to learn cooking, while warriors at the base watched Xi Xiu with curiosity because of her growing reputation.

Xi Xiu taught Lin Changchang to mix aromatic plants into barbecue seasonings, then spent time with her teammates at the base. The chapter ended with Xi Xiu appreciating the sincere friendship of the people she had helped.

• Xi Xiu showed Lin Changchang the plants in her Space Locket and explained how to measure and mix seasonings for barbecue.
• Xi Xiu and Lin Changchang spent over an hour preparing seasoning portions, and Lin Changchang praised their fragrance.
• Xi Xiu explained that some plants could replace familiar seasonings and said she had agreed with Li Zhengfeng to attribute suspicious knowledge to Nine Stars.
• Xi Xiu and Lin Changchang watched a video of Li Yuanting and Lu Zong'an collecting seafood, and Xi Xiu pointed out that Li Yuanting had discarded valuable shrimp.
• After returning to the dormitory, Xi Xiu accepted A Xian's offer to cook for her that night, while Flora and He Yinlei promised to do anything for her.

Xi Xiu and A Xian hosted a seafood barbecue for 909, drawing curious soldiers from other teams with the food’s enticing aroma. As Qing Zhixun learned to grill for Xi Xiu, the gathering left 909 poised to become even more famous around the base.

• Xi Xiu and A Xian arrived at the forest barbecue spot, where 909’s soldiers had already prepared the ingredients and grills.
• He Yinlei and Flora welcomed soldiers from other teams who came to investigate the event.
• Li Yuanting realized his earlier boast about cooking had been proven wrong, and Lin Changchang encouraged him to accept it and try grilling.
• Xian Quanlong, Gerhe, and the other soldiers praised the seafood while Su Jinbao and Qiu Shaorong stayed busy serving it.
• Qing Zhixun grilled food for Xi Xiu, earned her praise, and remarked that 909 would likely become famous around the base.