King of Assassins-Chapter 896 - 640: Conscription

"People from the Shui Family, but unfortunately don't know their origins."

Yuan Youyuan clung to Gao Xuan's arm, whispering in his ear, "That woman seems to be putting on an act, she just rubs me the wrong way."

"You're prettier than her, more beautiful, younger, more capable..."

Gao Xuan understood Yuan Youyuan's intention, and he complimented his girlfriend from every angle.

Women just love this kind of talk. Yuan Youyuan beamed with a smile, but then pretended to be reserved and sighed, "Unfortunately, I wasn't born as well as others."

Gao Xuan nodded, "That's true."

Being born is a skill; some are born at the peak of life, and others struggle their whole lives and never touch the soil at their feet.

Like Gao Xuan's body, it was simply nurtured in a mechanical womb, with genes randomly matched from various men and women.

Such random pairing is to ensure human genetic diversity.

Even noble youth typically don't undergo genetic editing as infants.

Genetic editing can only ensure a lower threshold, but it also stabilizes the upper limit. The major noble families are not lacking in mid-level and high-level elites; they need top-tier, super geniuses more.

To this day, humans have yet to fully master life genes. This is because life genes also need to align with innate spirit.

Human strongmen, even now, cannot control innate spirit, including all known divine beings.

Yuan Youyuan and Shui Yunling were both naturally nurtured, and their talents were also very high.

As far as life genes are concerned, Gao Xuan's body is far inferior to Yuan Youyuan and Shui Yunling's. But his divine soul has awakened, and the accumulation on the level of the divine soul is something no one else could compare with.

Yuan Youyuan suddenly said, "I think Shui Yunling is here for you."

"What do you mean?"

"You can find the Evil God, it's just convenient for collecting Divine Crystal."

Yuan Youyuan, being so smart, realized this herself now.

Such a proud and arrogant top noble youth like Shui Yunling, treating Gao Xuan kindly, clearly has other motives.

In the five major noble families, even Golden Core powerhouses are in abundance. Gao Xuan's skills are not considered anything significant. Gao Xuan's only strong point is his ability to accurately locate the Evil God.

Yuan Youyuan couldn't help but ask, "Will you follow Shui Yunling?"

Afraid that Gao Xuan might not understand, she added, "Follow Shui Lingyun to the Central Star Realm, to the Holy Hall Headquarters."

"What do you think?" Gao Xuan countered.

Yuan Youyuan fell silent. The Central Star Realm, the Holy Hall Headquarters, these are the Alliance's Holy Land.

Any Outer Realm Paladin would find it hard to resist such temptation.

Moreover, Gao Xuan's goal is also to enter the Central Star Realm. This is an extremely precious opportunity for him. How could he pass it up?

However, the meals of the noble families are not easy to digest. One could end up being a beast of burden or a hunting dog.

Yuan Youyuan wanted to remind Gao Xuan that the Shui Family's 'meal' is hard to eat. Moreover, using Gao Xuan is all about finding Divine Crystals. The Shui Family obtaining Divine Crystals may not necessarily turn them over to the Holy Hall; the waters run very deep here.

Gao Xuan, being a pawn, would be the first to suffer if anything goes wrong.

Yuan Youyuan thought of many reasons to dissuade him, but her lips moved without managing to say anything.

Such matters require Gao Xuan to judge for himself. Why should she say so much?

It's easy to analyze and reason after the fact; anyone can articulate one, two, three, four, five.

But facing an unknown future, who can determine the outcomes?

Seeing Yuan Youyuan's face looking not so good, Gao Xuan amusingly said, "With such a solemn expression, are you unwilling to let me go?"

"No way."

Yuan Youyuan pouted arrogantly and returned directly to her room. She feared Gao Xuan might follow, so she slammed the door shut tightly.

Yuan Youyuan lay on the bed, feeling an unspeakable grievance, an indescribable sense of loss, an unutterable sadness.

She mumbled, "It's just a man, just my first man, what's so special about that? It's not important at all."

In the Interstellar Era, sleeping with a man doesn't mean anything. It's like playing a game; everyone plays casually, if it feels good, play more, if not, don't meet again.

"Not handsome, no money, no family background, I don't care..."

Yuan Youyuan analyzed Gao Xuan's shortcomings, trying to comfort herself, yet her heart was still uneasy.

She couldn't pinpoint why; she didn't even know Gao Xuan held such an important place in her heart.

Whenever she thought of losing this guy, her heart ached as if a piece had been dug out.

"I am someone destined for greatness. I will achieve Golden Core, become a Saint, become a Warrior Chief, rule the Cloud Light Star Realm, what does a man matter..."

Yuan Youyuan tried hard to reason with herself, but the more she thought, the worse she felt. She closed her eyes, trying to meditate, but her mind was a mess, unable to enter a state of cultivation.

She tossed and turned on the bed for over an hour, finally unable to bear it and running to the room next door.

The room was dark, Gao Xuan lay relaxed in bed, his breath steady and even.

As soon as Yuan Youyuan reached the bedside, Gao Xuan opened his eyes. In the dim light, his eyes were bright and pure, deep and captivating.

For some reason, Yuan Youyuan suddenly found Gao Xuan's gaze so charming.

She stood there in a daze before whispering, "I shouldn't have been mad at you. No matter what, I will remember you, remember the joyful times we shared. Everything that has passed was very meaningful."

She finally said earnestly, "I like you."

Gao Xuan slowly sat up, smiled and said, "I like you too."

Yuan Youyuan pouted a little critically, "I'm serious, you don't seem sincere."

Gao Xuan gently wrapped an arm around Yuan Youyuan's waist and softly said, "I'm serious too."