That evening, Ye Qingyue, Celicia, Jiang Xuanran, and Shamirra slept in Lu Yuan's bedroom. Fortunately, his bed was large and sturdy enough to support them all.
All night, their sweet songs and tender whispers filled the room without end.
The next morning, the first rays of sunlight slipped through the curtains and spilled into the room. One by one, they slowly opened their eyes. There wasn't a trace of fatigue in them; instead, they seemed utterly relaxed and refreshed, like flowers and trees bathed in the warmth of a gentle spring breeze.
After all, Lu Yuan hadn't gone too far...
Once they had freshened up, they sat down to breakfast together.
Lu Yuan set down his utensils, gently wiped the corner of his mouth, and looked at the women seated around him. "I'm going back to my hometown."
First, he could see Xia Qingyin and his mother.
Second, he needed to visit the Underground World back home and deliver the fuel to Gu Li.
After that, he could start preparing for the interstellar voyage!
At the thought of the journey through the stars that was about to begin, Lu Yuan's eyes shone brightly with anticipation.
Hearing him, Ye Qingyue lifted a slender hand and gently tucked a stray lock of silver hair behind her ear, her movements graceful and composed.
She looked at Lu Yuan, her gaze both resolute and tender, and volunteered, "I'm coming too. I haven't properly met your aunt yet, and it's only right that I pay her a visit."
Celicia immediately nodded in agreement. Her short golden hair swayed lightly as she smiled, warm and bright. "I'm coming too. It's been a while since I last saw your aunt, and I've really missed her."
In the corner, Shamirra blinked her lively eyes, a sweet smile spreading