Chapter 98: A Peerless Beauty
After leaving the tunnel, the hand Chi Wan used to grip her sword finally couldn’t help but start trembling. She lowered her gaze to her hand. Amidst her shaky breaths, her eyes were half-wet with tears.
She was afraid, and she was barely holding it together.
In the battle just now, she knew very well that a single mistake would have meant humiliating herself.
[Host, you were amazing. Your progress is really fast.]
[I remember at the beginning, you were just a little soft ball who only knew how to cry!]
“…”
Chi Wan spoke to the System in her mind:
“Iāve changed my mind, System.”
[What?]
“In your ratings, me surviving successfully should be the minimum requirement, right? If I achieve better results, will you get a higher rating too?”
The pollution mist flickered between thick and thin. It was so quiet that only the footsteps of the group and the faint roars of pollution bodies from the surroundings could be heard.
Shi Da and the others followed Chi Wan obediently, not daring to say a word.
They were truly frightened by her sword strike just now, but also mesmerized.
At this moment, they truly regarded her as their leader.
[While thatās true, Host, Iām afraid you wonāt be able to defeat Ji Ke. After all, her ‘Wild Path’ system is treacherous and unpredictable. Thereās no telling what she has up her sleeve…]
Chi Wan could tell the System was afraid she would die.
She only gripped her sword tighter.
Iāll give it a try.
Just in case.
…
Chi Wan spent another three full days training in the pollution mist.
During this time, although the members of the Hutou Shewei Team couldn’t help but grumble a few times, not a single one chose to leave.
This truly gave Chi Wan a new perspective on this Shaobing team that had performed so poorly at the start.
By the time they rushed back to the Alliance, it was the first day of their collective vacation.
Chi Wan first went back to see Dudu and Kui An. Then, she withdrew all the Xingbi (Star Coins) she had earned in the Alliance and immediately took an Alliance spacecraft to go home.
The Chi Family was located on one of the largest planets in the galaxy: A-9 Xingqiu.
A-9 Xingqiu was not only home to several powerful families but also boasted top-tier pollution defense and commercial infrastructure.
Compared to many semi-polluted planets, the highly secure A-9 Xingqiu was one of the planets that many people in the galaxy yearned to settle on.
Alliance Commanders usually traveled in private or specialized spacecraft. To avoid running into them, Chi Wan specifically chose a standard spacecraft that most Shaobing would use.
The spacecraft ascended. A-73 Xingqiu gradually revealed its full form in Chi Wanās vision. This planet, which was completely polluted, looked grey and lifeless at first glance.
As the spacecraft rose, the matrix-like space stations and interstellar barriers surrounding A-73 Xingqiu began to show their full scale.
Interstellar warships of various sizes patrolled the perimeter, guarding the pollution bodies on A-73 Xingqiu like an inescapable net.
Chi Wan looked up. Further up, she could catch a glimpse of the ALP Galaxy.
Planets formed a brilliant silver river waterfall. Although many of the planets were completely dimmed due to pollution, it was still hard to hide the awe-inspiring majesty of the galaxy.
At this moment, Chi Wan felt infinitely small.
As she watched, she became incredibly sleepy. After taking a nap, Chi Wan was shaken awake by the turbulence of the spacecraft. Simultaneously, a mechanical voice announced in the cabin:
“The spacecraft has entered A-9 Xingqiu. Ten minutes until landing. Everyone, please be prepared.”
Chi Wan looked out the window. It was daytime. As the spacecraft descended rapidly, everything on A-9 Xingqiu gradually appeared. Futuristic buildings, like white eggs, were scattered at various heights, interspersed with buildings of different styles. Spacecraft and small flight lines crisscrossed in the sky, bustling with life and prosperity.
If A-73 Xingqiu was a place of apocalyptic despair and crisis after pollution, then A-9 Xingqiu was a paradise far removed from suffering.
It was a carnival playground for the powerful and wealthy “Upper Class” residents of the galaxy.
Here, everything was so beautiful that it almost made one forget the fear of being dominated by pollution bodies.
The spacecraft landed successfully. Chi Wan walked out of the interstellar air station and immediately saw Pu Jing waiting outside.
She smiled and stepped forward. “Uncle Pu!”
“Miss! Oh my, youāve gotten thinner. Youāve worked hard during this time.”
Pu Jing welcomed Chi Wan onto the Chi Familyās private spacecraft. His face, full of affection, held a mysterious look:
“Miss, the Family Head has prepared a surprise for you!”
The Chi Family was located on an independent plain. This entire plain was the property of the Chi Family and their ancestral home.
Unlike most architectural structures in the galaxy, Chi Yuzhou preferred castle-style buildings. Most of the Chi Familyās buildings were of this type.
The moment Chi Wan stepped off the spacecraft, she saw towering white castles, one after another, magnificent and grand.
The landscaping around the castles was exquisite. Man-made mountains, waters, and animal exhibition stands were perfectly placed in various viewing areas.
With just one look, she deeply sensed the wealth of the Chi Family.
“Miss.”
The servants were all incredibly respectful.
Chi Wan walked inside. Crossing the main entrance led to a grand hall filled with carvings and murals, rich with an artistic atmosphere.
“Miss, the Family Head is waiting for you upstairs.”
Chi Wan walked up to the second floor. Upon entering, she saw a room full of… young, handsome men.
Her expression froze.
Chi Yuzhou walked toward Chi Wan with a smile:
“Wanwan, I haven’t forgotten for a moment what you requested. Take your pick!”
Chi Wanās brain stalled for a second. Then, she remembered the conversation between the original owner and Chi Yuzhou before she left home.
“Iām nineteen, Iāve been an adult for a year. I want Nanchong (male concubines), handsome ones!”
“Dad, for my first vacation after returning from A-73 Xingqiu, you must find some Nanchong candidates for me to choose from in advance. I want high-looking ones who are obedient.”
…
How could she have forgotten about this?
Chi Yuzhou continued:
“This sort of thing isn’t exactly dignified, so I handled it secretly. They were all found from underground trading venuesāsome are stowaways, some have no background, and some are from poor families in urgent need of money.
None of them have Shaobing constitutions, so don’t worry, they won’t be able to beat you.”
Pu Jing leaned in and added a whisper. Chi Yuzhou nodded:
“Oh, right. There are also some picked from the Gougou Paradise. See if thereās anyone you like. I have to go be busy now, call Dad if you need anything.”
Chi Yuzhou left after saying that, leaving only Pu Jing to accompany Chi Wan.
Chi Wan blinked, looking at the room full of men staring at her.
Many of these men originally had a reluctant mindset, forced into this position, but the moment they saw Chi Wan, many of their eyes widened.
Chi Yuzhou protected Chi Wan very well. Even if he couldn’t stop people from gossiping, not a single photo of her had ever been circulated on the Interstellar Forums.
So, this was the first time they had seen the infamously wicked Chi Wan.
She was actually this beautiful.
Chi Wan gave an awkward smile and was about to refuse when a fair-skinned handsome man stepped out from the crowd.
He wore a pink low-cut shirt and white pants, looking like a “Creamy Young Man.” He was just over 190cm, which wasn’t considered tall among interstellar males, but he was still a full head taller than Chi Wan.
“Miss Chi Wan, I fell for you at first sight. Please let me be your Nanchong.”
He softened his voice over the last word, speaking with ultimate ambiguity.
His eyes looked at Chi Wan as if they could melt into water.
Pu Jing looked at his nose, then his heart, silently wondering what kind of place that Gougou Paradise was. How did they manage to train a bunch of “foxes”?
Immediately after, more men began to proactively recommend themselves to Chi Wan.
“Miss Chi Wan, Iām very good at massages. I used to work at a high-end massage shop and have mastered every xue (pressure point) of the human body. I guarantee I can serve you well!”
“Miss Chi Wan, Iām hardworking and won’t complain even if I’m hit or scolded. My mother is seriously ill and needs money. Please choose me!”
“Miss Chi Wan, Miss Chi Wan, look at me, look at me! Iām willing to be your dog!”
…
Chi Wan was almost pushed to the door by them. Just as she was about to tell them all to leave, a servant rushed in and whispered something to Pu Jing.
Pu Jingās expression showed a slight shock. “Bring him in.”
The servant looked at Chi Wan. “Miss, thereās a new candidate who came looking for us himself. Heās a peerless beauty!”
Chi Wan: …
The servant said, looking out the door, “Bring him in.”
Chi Wan had a bad feeling in her heart. Amidst the Systemās curious babbling, she turned her head to look.
On the carved corridor, the newcomer had a faint, indifferent expression. Although his long brows reached his temples, his long lashes drooped slightly, exuding an air of weary laziness.
A cape was draped casually over his shoulders. His white inner lining was as clean as dustless snow. He wore a simple outfit, yet because of his stature and aura, he possessed an indescribable elegance.
Translator’s Note
Welcome to A-9 Planet! It sounds like a total luxury resort compared to the battlefield. The “Gougou Paradise” (Doggy Paradise) is probably a place that trains “host” types or “pets.” Also, “Creamy Young Man” (Xiao Xian Rou) is a term for young, pretty, and boyish guys. Looks like someone unexpected has joined the lineup!
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