Why Xiguang Is Being Hunted

As soon as she opened it, the image of the Central TV Tower at the very top caught her attention.

Kliffen planted one foot on the table and shouted excitedly.

"Just as expected of the Old Capital Killing God I had my eye on. After several days, the Old Capital Killing God has struck again, and the target is actually that bunch of snakeheads' direct market!

Oh ho ho, what a pity this time. Only one Tier 2 Regular Martial Artist and a small number of Viper Clan members died. I thought there'd be some big news.

I hope our Old Capital Killing God, this brave sinner, won't be assimilated by the cowardly air pervading Sin Capital. I really don't want Sin Capital to gain another powerful cowardly dog!

Oh, wait, let me clarify that I'm not making insinuations about anyone. Octopus head, I'm talking about you! Hahaha!"

"..."

This lizard was still so hyperactive.

Sister Xi Guang fell silent. Her attention was soon drawn to the Old Capital Killing God mentioned by Kliffen. Looking at the figure wearing metallic goggles in the image, she already had an answer in mind.

Hugging her fair little legs, she looked rather pitiful at this moment, without the slightest trace of psionic energy.

Had it really been a very, very long time since she had last relied on someone else?

More than an hour later.

As the door to the Mechanical Workshop opened, Jiang Xiao walked in in a rather good mood, a smile on his face.

"The Viper Clan really is rich. There are plenty of interesting things in the market, and the high-end medical supplies are impressive."

Looking at Xi Guang obediently leaning against the recliner and blinking without saying a word, Jiang Xiao took out a quick-injection syringe.

"Basa IV Repair Serum. It can heal most nonlethal external injuries in a short time. Do you want me to help you, or will you do it yourself?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiao noticed the slight resistance in Xi Guang's eyes.

He glanced at the fine needle on the syringe in his hand and raised an eyebrow.

"I'll help you. Come on, stretch out your arm."

Xi Guang opened her mouth, but then remembered that these medical supplies had been brought back by Jiang Xiao at great risk. She could only silently extend her slender, jade-white arm.

After administering the injection, Jiang Xiao smiled. "You managed to endure injuries that serious. Are you afraid of needles?"

"..." Xi Guang turned her head away without speaking.

Jiang Xiao smiled even more brightly. The unfamiliarity he felt toward Xi Guang gradually faded.

Noticing the tattered combat uniform on Xi Guang, Jiang Xiao pondered for a moment before saying, "I'll make you a regular set of clothes first. Leave this humanoid combat uniform with me and I'll see if I can repair it."

Jiang Xiao had also learned how to sew clothes aboard the Doran.

Back then, he had held many different positions aboard the Doran, usually changing jobs once a month. One of them had been an assistant garment maker in the logistics department.

Although he had not learned very well at the time, after the Origin Data awakened, his memory had improved tremendously. He could clearly recall the explanations and techniques of those garment makers.

Facing Xi Guang's adorable, astonished gaze, Jiang Xiao pointed toward a small room on the second floor. "Go take a shower first."

"I already cleaned myself with psionic energy..."

"No, it's not the same!" Jiang Xiao waved his hand.

He could also use the Origin Data to quickly clean his body, but that did not stop him from taking showers from time to time. It was a ritual on a psychological level!

Even after cultivating the Neutron Body and becoming able to bathe in a star, he still had to blow on his tea before drinking it!

Facing Jiang Xiao's serious expression, Xi Guang could only nod. She twisted her body to confirm that her back no longer hurt, then stood and walked toward the bathroom.

Jiang Xiao then happily dug out some high-quality synthetic fabric and began studying it at the workbench.

Several designs for clothes convenient for movement flashed through his mind, and he formed a rough idea.

"Should I make a set of underwear first?"

About half an hour passed.

Knock, knock!

Jiang Xiao, who was making the final garment, suddenly heard knocking. He immediately became alert and activated the miniature surveillance device installed outside the workshop.

His expression relaxed at once, but soon turned strange.

The image showed Li Yuan and A Ling.

"What are these two doing here in the middle of the night?"

Jiang Xiao went downstairs, opened the door, and welcomed A Ling, still dressed in black robes, and Li Yuan, wearing a mask, up to the second floor.

Xi Guang simply did not want the traitor from the Spark Gang to see her. She clearly trusted Li Yuan and A Ling, so there was no need to hide anything from them.

"Tell me, what brings you here now?" Jiang Xiao decided not to say anything for the moment and see what was going on.

Li Yuan said gravely, "There's been a change in the Kasar Street Block. They've sent more troops and stronger experts. We have to act ahead of schedule."

"That's right. All the Tier 2 Martial Artists of the Spark Gang will cooperate with you. Sister Xi Guang has shown us great kindness. Even if mobilizing everyone this time might cause the gang to suffer heavy losses, we have to act, both emotionally and rationally.

"As for the resource vault, please rest assured. Even if the operation fails, I believe you'll have a way to leave safely. When that happens, go directly to Spark Bar. Bruce will tell you the location and password of the resource vault."

A Ling's tone was clearly somewhat urgent.

"Uh..."

Jiang Xiao was just about to say something when a tender, bell-like voice came from the bathroom.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm done washing... Have the extra clothes been made?"

The extremely familiar voice rang out. A Ling and Li Yuan thought they had misheard until the bathroom echoed with another questioning voice.

"Mr. Jiang?"

The two of them looked around blankly, their gazes landing simultaneously on the workbench before them.

Several garments lay on the workbench: a relatively small set of women's casual clothes, a lining, and something that looked like underwear.

"..."

"I can explain."

Xi Guang's Reason for Being Hunted

The Mechanical Workshop's atmosphere was delicate.

The four of them stared at one another in silence.

Xi Guang had already changed into her clothes. Her silver hair, still dotted with a few droplets of water, spilled down to her waist like drifting, ethereal snow. Her fair, pretty face carried a faint flush.

Her bright crimson starry eyes looked at Li Yuan and A Ling with slight confusion.

She was so petite that she looked almost cute standing among the three adults. She had to tilt her head up just to see their faces.

The two stared blankly at her, then at Jiang Xiao, whose expression was calm. Their faces were filled with confusion.

This is bad. We've fallen under an illusion!

"Why are Uncle Li and A Ling here?" Xi Guang's tone still held little emotion, but a trace of confusion and delight could be heard in it.

"..."

The sudden surprise and shock left the two of them dazed. Only when Xi Guang asked did Li Yuan recover first.

Countless words surged to his lips, and his expression changed several times.

In the end, they became a single long sigh.

"Welcome back. Welcome back..."

A Ling's voice trembled slightly. Afraid that this was an illusion, she instinctively reached out. "Lady Xi Guang..."

"I told you, you don't have to call me Lady."

Xi Guang's small face was helpless as she took A Ling's outstretched hand and spoke in a calm yet gentle tone.

"I'm fine. It's all thanks to Mr. Jiang finding me in time..."

Jiang Xiao stood to the side without disturbing the three of them as they reminisced. He looked with satisfaction at the clothes Xi Guang was wearing: a lightweight combat uniform with a military style, mainly consisting of a tight-fitting inner layer, tactical outer layer, and vest. It was neat and practical.

After all, this was Prison Star. Practicality came first.

"Just as expected of me."

Jiang "Master Designer" Xiao was extremely proud of his craftsmanship.

On the other side, Li Yuan and A Ling were seasoned warriors. After their excitement subsided, they quickly reined in their emotions. A Ling said urgently, "Sister Xi Guang, let's return to the Spark Gang and thoroughly examine your injuries. As for the matter with the Sin City Council—"

Before A Ling could finish, Xi Guang interrupted her.

"I'm not planning to return to the Spark Gang. I intend to stay by Mr. Jiang's side and help him for the time being."

"Huh?"

Both of them turned to look at Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao, who had been lost in thought, sensed their gazes and looked over. He calmly said, "Xiao Guang brought this up herself. You can ask Xiao Guang about the details."

"X-Xiao Guang?"

That should be how one addressed a junior, right? A Ling's expression became somewhat strange. Could Mr. Jiang also be a Long-lived species?

Li Yuan was not someone who cared about such things. He looked solemnly at Xi Guang. "Lady Xi Guang, is your refusal to return to the Spark Gang because there's a traitor?"

Clearly, Li Yuan knew something about the gang's internal situation.

"Yes. As I am now, I'm the source of danger to all of you. Until the matter with the Sin City Council is resolved, staying by Mr. Jiang's side is the safest choice for the time being."

Xi Guang stated this matter-of-factly, unable to help recalling the situation in the Kasar Street Block.

—Ignoring the blockade formed by a force of more than ten thousand troops in the Kasar Street Block, he had entered as if there were no one there and taken her away without the aliens noticing. Even a Tier 2 Peak could not have done that!

Moreover, Xi Guang could sense that Jiang Xiao truly enjoyed slaughtering aliens. Therefore, her staying behind would most likely do him no harm.

The two fell silent.

Given the Spark Gang's current state, having Xi Guang stay by Jiang Xiao's side could indeed minimize the impact on everyone else.

A Ling suddenly focused. She had vaguely sensed that this was not the only reason Xi Guang wanted to stay by Jiang Xiao's side. There seemed to be a deeper emotion involved...

A faint dependence?

A Ling laughed inwardly at herself.