Soon afterward, the other side sent people to collect the shattered crystal. The other ships then returned to their positions and dispersed one after another, leaving only the flagship to lead us toward the location of the Dao Venerable overseeing the route.
After traveling through the spacetime passage, we arrived in the most prosperous region of the main star domain half a day later.
As we docked on a lush star, Jing Ci said quietly, "This used to be a star my father left me as a dowry. It was meant to be my home after I started a family..."
"An entire star belongs to you?" Jade Supreme exclaimed in astonishment.
"It's only an agricultural planet. Apparently, all the mineral deposits were exhausted long ago. They even seem to have excavated a god's tomb here, so this place should be blessed by the gods." Jing Ci explained.
Sure enough, after docking on the star, we arrived at a uniquely constructed palace. Many servants tended to it, and the surrounding vegetation was lush, with verdant trees casting deep shade.
Along the road into the palace, large trees grew on both sides, their branches heavy with bright fruit swaying in the breeze. It was clear that both the people who used this place and its original owner had cherished it dearly.
"I still have several brothers and sisters, but I wasn't by my father's side when they invaded us, so none of them managed to escape..." Jing Ci said sorrowfully.
"If they're still alive, we'll find a way to rescue them. Don't grieve too much." Jade Supreme also began to sympathize with her.
The several officers leading us heard this and could not help but smile smugly. "If you want to ransom them, I can put you in touch with the right