Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 341 It’s too early to be proud

After leaving the ruins, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not rush back to their family, but instead found a secluded valley nearby to practice. The power in the ruins was too strong, and they needed time to adapt and control it to avoid being backfired by the power.

"Xingchen, do you feel that this power is familiar?" Nanli suddenly asked while practicing.

Gao Xingchen pondered for a moment and nodded, "I also vaguely have this feeling, but I can't remember what it is specifically. Maybe it's our illusion."

"Maybe." Nan Li didn't delve into it, but a hint of imperceptible worry flashed across her beautiful eyes.

After several months, they finally fully refined the power in their bodies and their cultivation reached a higher level. Gao Xingchen's aura was calm and restrained, like a sword with its edge hidden in its sheath; Nan Li was cold and sharp, like a snow lotus with thorns, making people dare not approach easily.

After returning to the family, the first thing Gao Xingchen did was to use the resources and formations obtained from the ruins to strengthen the family's defense formation and open up several spiritual veins, greatly improving the cultivation speed of the family disciples.

"Xingchen, you've done a great job." Looking at the thriving family, Gao Xingchen's father, the current head of the family, Gao Tianxiong, said with satisfaction, "I was right about you. You will lead the family to a more glorious future."

Gao Xingchen smiled modestly and said, "Father, you are overpraising me. This is what I should do."

In addition to improving the strength of the family, Gao Xingchen also actively made friends with other sects and forces, resolved past grievances, and established a relationship of mutual trust and mutual assistance. Thanks to his efforts, the situation in the entire star field is moving towards a more peaceful and stable direction.

"Xingchen, you have really changed." Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen's busy figure, her eyes full of tenderness and admiration. The impulsive boy has now grown into a mature, stable and responsible leader.

"It is your company and support that have made me a better person." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand and said affectionately.

As night fell, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood side by side on the towering city wall, overlooking the brightly lit family territory, their hearts filled with peace and contentment.

"Lier, thank you." Gao Xingchen said softly.

"What are you thanking me for?" Nan Li turned and looked at him with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

"Thank you for always being by my side and facing everything with me." Gao Xingchen said affectionately, "I can't imagine what I would become without you."

Nan Li smiled sweetly and leaned gently on his shoulder, "Silly boy, there's no need to thank me between you and me."

However, in a corner that they could not see, a pair of cold eyes were staring at them, with resentment flashing in their eyes.

"Gao Xingchen, Nan Li, don't be too proud! I, the Dharma Protector Wang, will never coexist with you!"

Under the calm and peaceful surface, undercurrents are surging, and a new crisis is quietly brewing. Can Gao Xingchen and Nan Li resolve the crisis again and protect their hard-earned stable life?

Although the surface was calm and peaceful, Nan Li knew in her heart that Gao Xingchen had many enemies, and if she wanted to be completely safe, she needed a stronger force to protect her. So she decided to use her many years of experience as a killer to train an elite guard team.

She selected a group of talented and loyal family members and taught them assassination techniques, stealth tracking, intelligence gathering, etc. These young people had never been exposed to such cruel training, but in order to protect the family, they gritted their teeth and persisted, making rapid progress.

Nan Li was extremely strict with them, and every action and every detail had to be polished repeatedly to strive for perfection. Under her training, this guard team gradually transformed into a sharp knife, hiding in the dark, silently guarding the safety of the family.

At the same time, Li Xianren was not idle. He put all his energy into the research of magic weapons, forgetting to eat and sleep, working day and night. The rare treasures that Gao Xingchen brought back from the ruins seemed to have a new life in his hands, showing various magical functions.

"Great! Great!" One day, Li Xianren rushed out of the training room, shouting excitedly, "I finally discovered it! It turns out that this magic weapon can be used in this way!"

He excitedly pulled Gao Xingchen to show him his new discovery. It turned out that he found that a seemingly ordinary defensive magic weapon could be transformed into a powerful offensive weapon through a special formation.

Gao Xingchen was also very surprised. With these new discoveries, the family's strength will be further improved. He encouraged Li Xianren to continue his research and strive to tap the potential of more magic weapons.

Under Gao Xingchen's management, the family was thriving. However, at this moment, Deacon Zhao found Gao Xingchen with a troubled look on his face.

"Master, the family's expenses have been increasing recently, and the spiritual stone reserves in the warehouse are a little insufficient..."

Gao Xingchen frowned slightly. He knew that the family's development required a lot of resources, but he didn't expect that problems would arise so soon. He pondered for a moment and asked, "Deacon Zhao, do you have any good suggestions?"

Deacon Zhao is an old man in the family, experienced and resourceful. He has followed Gao Xingchen for many years and has been serving the family wholeheartedly.

"Master, I suggest..." Deacon Zhao leaned close to Gao Xingchen's ear and whispered his thoughts.

After Gao Xingchen heard this, his eyes lit up and he exclaimed: "Good idea! Let's do as you say!"

Deacon Zhao's suggestion was like a long-awaited rain, solving a major problem for Gao Xingchen. He knew that Deacon Zhao's talent was not ordinary, so he promoted him to be an important deacon of the family, responsible for managing the family's finances and resource allocation. Deacon Zhao lived up to expectations. With his rich experience and shrewd mind, he managed the family's finances in an orderly manner, greatly improved resource utilization, and provided a strong guarantee for the development of the family.

With all his worries resolved, Gao Xingchen could finally relax and enjoy a moment of peace. As night fell and the sky was full of stars, Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand and strolled in the family courtyard. The moonlight poured down like water, making the two figures look particularly slender.

"Xingchen, look, that star is so bright!" Nanli pointed to a star in the sky, with curiosity flashing in his eyes.

Gao Xingchen followed her gaze and smiled: "That is Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky."

"Sirius..." Nan Li muttered to himself, his eyes full of longing, "I wonder what the name of the star next to it is?"

Gao Xingchen held her in his arms and said softly, "It's called Nan Lixing. I named it for you."

"Really?" Nan Li raised her head in surprise, tears of happiness flashing in her eyes.

"Of course it's true." Gao Xingchen lowered his head and kissed away her tears, saying affectionately, "Nanli, thank you for always being by my side."

Nan Li nestled in his arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction. At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten all the killing and hatred, and only wanted to immerse herself in this tranquility and sweetness forever.

However, fate always likes to play tricks on people. Just when they thought everything was settled, news about the remnants of a mysterious organization reached their ears. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and they knew that their mission was not over yet, and new challenges were coming.

Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, seemed to bless the couple. However, the bubble of happiness was always fragile, and a quick knock on the door broke the tranquility of the courtyard.

"Master, this is bad!" The man who came in looked panicked. It was Li Xianren, who was in charge of intelligence. "We have captured a remnant of a mysterious organization. From him, we learned that they still have remnants lurking in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to retaliate!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, their eyes instantly becoming fierce. Nan Li gently stroked the back of Gao Xingchen's hand and said softly, "It seems that we have to fight side by side again."

Gao Xingchen nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. He turned to Li Xianren and ordered: "Pass the order down, Xingchen Pavilion enters a state of full alert, strengthen patrols, and guard strictly. Don't let those villains take advantage of the opportunity!"

"Yes!" Immortal Li took the order and left in a hurry.

The short-lived peaceful life was broken, and a sense of oppression loomed over Xingchen Pavilion. Gao Xingchen summoned the masters in the pavilion to discuss countermeasures.

"Master, I think the most urgent task is to find out where those remaining forces are hiding, and catch them all in one fell swoop to prevent future troubles!" Dharma Protector Wang is tall and strong, with a voice like a bell, and he advocates taking the initiative to attack.

Deacon Zhao expressed a different opinion: "What Protector Wang said is absolutely right, but we know nothing about the situation of those remaining forces. If we attack rashly, we may alert the enemy. It is better to wait and see and wait for them to reveal their flaws."

After listening to the two's opinions, Gao Xingchen fell into deep thought. He knew that what Wang Hufa and Zhao Deacon said made sense. Taking the initiative and using calmness to control movement each had their own advantages and disadvantages. How to make a choice required long-term consideration.

"Xingchen, what do you think?" Nan Li asked softly when she saw Gao Xingchen frowning.

Gao Xingchen pondered for a moment and said slowly: "I think we should do two things at the same time. On the one hand, we should strengthen our vigilance and guard against them. On the other hand, we should send people to secretly investigate the whereabouts of those remaining forces and try to catch them all in one fell swoop as soon as possible."

"Okay, let's do as you say." Nan Li nodded in agreement.

Therefore, under the command of Gao Xingchen, Xingchen Pavilion began to prepare for war. However, they did not know that a bigger crisis was quietly approaching, and all they did was just the calm before the storm...

That night, outside the Star Pavilion, countless black shadows approached silently, surrounding the entire Star Pavilion like a tide...