Escape and Star Journey

Wei Lanshan held 99's hand tightly from the moment she left the black market until they boarded the starship, her palm slightly damp.

She was clearly very nervous. All the way, she kept her head slightly bowed, her mental energy enveloping both 99 and herself. If any gaze happened to sweep over her, she would quickly look up towards the source of the stare, and only after confirming it wasn't a threat would she lower her head again.

It wasn't until the starship left the starship port of Wei Er on Tianning Star that Wei Lanshan finally let out a sigh of relief.

The starship accelerated, leaving the Tianning Star System and heading towards a planet unknown to 99.

Everything here was unknown to 99; it was a new beginning, a true journey into the vastness of space.

In the endless starry sky, countless starships came and went. 99 watched the scenery outside the window, her mouth agape.

Even though she had traveled through space once before, she still hadn't recovered from such amazement.

Those dark, massive celestial bodies suspended in space should be the five moons of Tianning Star. And that larger, more magnificent-looking celestial body must be Tianning Star itself.

It was so grand and majestic here. As long as she could escape the pursuit of Tang Yongyu and the Ye Family, she would have even more surprising journeys ahead.

99 looked at the vast starry sky with joy. Her favorite quote from her previous life had become her current reality: "Our journey is to the sea of stars."

However, that person... she had lost him, forever.

Wei Lanshan had already removed her hood. Their cabin was enclosed, so no one outside could see in, and it was completely soundproof.

After five minutes of quiet contemplation, she spoke to 99. "99, I told you before that I would send you to a safe place to live. We are on our way there now. There will be many difficulties along the way, so you must stay close to me."

99 nodded. "Dr. Wei, don't worry. I absolutely won't cause you any trouble on the way."

"That place is the farthest from Tianning Star. You will live and study there from now on. Until you have your own strength, do not return to Tianning Star. Stay far away from anyone from the Ye Family or the Tang Family, do you understand?"

"Okay, I will be mindful of that."

Wei Lanshan knew that 99 would understand all these words. Her intelligence was exceptionally high, and her way of thinking was also unique.

Children would not consider the things she was considering, and her mental energy fluctuations were also significant, but she concealed them very well.

In the laboratory, Wei Lanshan had almost been fooled by her. This was because of how 99 acted spoiled and cutesy towards Sixi, making her look nothing like an adult.

Anyone who saw her would likely think this child was so cute and innocent, and want to dote on her even more.

She was far more composed than children her age. Just the sheer willpower she displayed in enduring the pain of the experiments made Wei Lanshan think highly of her.

Wei Lanshan felt that she herself would have found it difficult to endure, but 99 not only got through it but did so without any gloom on her face, still smiling and living happily.

She had seen the performances of Subjects 95 through 98. They cried all day from the unbearable pain, their voices hoarse, and they struggled violently. Children of that age would absolutely not cooperate obediently, so 99's unusual behavior stood out exceptionally.

Based on these factors alone, Wei Lanshan could not treat her like a child.

"Also, change your address from now on. In private, you can call me Aunt Lan, and when others are around, call me Mom. Our public identity on this journey will be mother and son," Wei Lanshan instructed.

99 raised an eyebrow. She hadn't even made a name for herself in the interstellar world yet, and she already had a mother with incredible combat power who could pilot airships and was skilled in various other ways!

Fine, Mom it is. Anyway, Wei Lanshan looked to be at least 60 years old, so calling her Mom wouldn't be a loss. She might as well latch onto this powerful figure.

Furthermore, since she was cultivated by Wei Lanshan, in a way, Wei Lanshan was a half-mother?

"Okay, Mom," 99 called out sweetly to Wei Lanshan.

Wei Lanshan pursed her lips. The childlike voice was clear and pleasant, with a hint of sweetness that stirred ripples in her desolate heart. She felt a moment of uncertainty, even a tiny bit of happiness.

"Mm. You also need a name. Let's call you Jiujiu for now."

"Okay." She had no intention of using her name from her previous life again. After death was a new beginning, and she was no longer the person she was before.

Her name, her surname, and that person had all vanished into the void, impossible to find or retrieve. She and he were no longer in the same universe. She could only wish him peace and happiness.

99 had a new name: Jiujiu.