The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 176 Calm

A gigantic and majestic beast that Earl transformed into.

Its massive, mountain-like body steadily carried everyone, speeding towards Cloud City like a bolt of lightning cutting through the sky.

This behemoth exuded a terrifying pressure that made one's heart tremble. Wherever it passed, the ground trembled slightly, and even the air seemed to be compressed and distorted.

Those alien races who were originally wandering on the road, waiting for an opportunity, were terrified when they sensed this oppressive aura from afar. They all fell to the ground, their bodies trembling with extreme fear, not daring to even breathe. Only after they had gone a long way did they dare to tentatively get up and leave.

Thus, along this road leading to Cloud City, apart from the howling winds stirred up by the galloping beasts, there was no other sound.

Only the occasional chatter between Lanster and Earl broke the silence.

They were either talking about the unknown road ahead or debating the direction they needed to take. Their voices were sometimes low and sometimes high, as if they were just chatting casually, but what they were talking about were all important matters related to the alien race.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Moros carefully cradled the sleeping Lin Xiyue in his arms. His deep eyes never left the person in his arms for a moment, and even his blinks were so gentle and slow, as if he was afraid that the slightest carelessness would disturb her sweet dream.

He gazed at her silently, his eyes filled with tension and tenderness, as if he were afraid that Lin Xiyue would suddenly disappear from his arms like a phantom in the next second, just like last time and the time before that.

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Time seemed to fly by; they moved even faster than when they arrived, returning to Yuncheng in just over forty minutes.

"Uncle, we've arrived."

Lanster gave Meros a reminder, then jumped down first.

"Wow~~"

Earl cheered, then transformed in mid-air as he fell, returning to human form upon landing.

They landed on the large open-air balcony of the wishing shop.

This spacious open-air balcony is decorated with a variety of colorful potted plants. These plants are arranged in a staggered manner, like a group of carefully dressed dancers swaying gently in the breeze, exuding a charming fragrance and a vibrant atmosphere.

Each plant is carefully cared for and tended to, with glossy green leaves and delicate, vibrant flowers, showing the owner's dedication and love for them.

Surrounded by numerous potted plants, a large open flat area was deliberately left in the very center.

This open space was clearly well-planned, and its size was just right to serve as an ideal landing platform.

The ground was as smooth as a mirror, without a single weed or debris, prepared specifically to welcome their return.

When Lanster landed, Meros, carrying Lin Xiyue, also arrived on the platform.

Moros stepped forward and casually opened the balcony door, only to see An Qing looking at them with teary eyes, as if she wanted to rush over. However, she paused when she saw Lin Xiyue in Moros's arms, and then cautiously asked.

"Brother Mo, what's wrong with Sister Yueyue?"

Her small voice carried a hint of fragility, perhaps reflecting the fear in the heart of this little girl who had just experienced the death of her father and the disappearance of her beloved older sister a year ago.

"It's okay, she was tired and fell asleep. You should go and rest first, and you'll see her looking refreshed tomorrow."

Moros reached out and ruffled An Qing's hair to comfort her before walking toward the master bedroom, completely ignoring the two people behind him.

"Tsk, forgetting friends for the sake of beauty."

Earl muttered a complaint, ignoring Meros's reaction, and casually walked to a guest bedroom, acting as if he were in his own home, before falling asleep immediately.

"Then please take me to my room to rest~(＾▽＾)"

Lanster, who was visiting for the first time, smiled and said to An Qing.

"Oh, good, good."

An Qing looked at Lanster shyly and led him to another guest room.

Fortunately, the house is quite large, so there are extra guest rooms available. Otherwise, Lanster might have had to sleep on the sofa or share a room with Earl.

Meanwhile, Melos carefully carried Lin Xiyue back to the spacious and cozy master bedroom.

As he gently placed the delicate body in his arms onto the bed, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to Lin Xiyue's sweet sleeping face.

She had her eyes tightly closed, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly like butterfly wings, and her pink lips were pursed, as if she were having a beautiful dream.

Meros gazed at her silently, his heart filled with conflicting emotions. After a long while, he finally took a deep breath and made up his mind to help Lin Xiyue wipe her body.

He first went to the bathroom, filled a basin with water at a suitable temperature, wrung out a soft towel, and then slowly returned to the bedside to sit down.

He gently reached out and placed the towel lightly on Lin Xiyue's fair face, carefully wiping away the stains she had picked up in the alley. Each gentle touch made his heart tremble slightly, as if afraid of waking this sleeping beauty.

After Lin Xiyue's face became clean and refreshed, Moros's gaze slid down her graceful neck and rested on her delicate collarbone.

A few glistening beads of sweat still clung to her skin, like dewdrops rolling on a lotus leaf in the morning. He picked up the towel again and gently wiped away the sweat, feeling the warmth of her skin.

Next, Meros continued moving downwards, beginning to wipe Lin Xiyue's slender, long arms. From her shoulders to her elbows, then to her wrists and fingers, he didn't miss a single inch of her skin. His movements were extremely gentle, as if he were cherishing an incomparably precious treasure.

Gradually, Meros's forehead became covered with a dense layer of sweat, more than he had ever sweated during intense battles.

His throat was dry, his Adam's apple bobbed, and Moros swallowed another mouthful of water with difficulty. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, covered Lin Xiyue with the blanket, and decisively rushed into the bathroom.

"Crash-"

After a long while, Meros finally emerged slowly from the bathroom. He was wearing only a white towel, his wet hair was still dripping with water, and water droplets slid down his broad shoulders, bringing with them a chilly steam.

He casually dried his hair and body with a towel, water droplets splashing onto the floor with a soft sound. After finishing, Moros went straight to the bedside, then gently lay down next to Lin Xiyue.

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