A Low Rank Female Goes Viral Across the Galaxy-Chapter 319: Shi Lichuan Comes Home

While busy with filming, Jiang Qin was also keeping an eye on news from the Star Network.

After all, she was genuinely curious about that so-called Superpower Awakening Potion.

At the same time, her vigilance was at its absolute peak.

If the Superpower Awakening Potion developed by Dr. A was really the same as the one the system had rewarded her with, then he was truly powerful.

Having used the potion herself, she knew firsthand just how potent it was.

Which meant the person who developed it was nothing short of a genius.

So, Jiang Qin couldn’t help but feel a little creeped out.

But she had no way of getting her hands on this doctor’s potion...

However, she also saw the recruitment notice for soothing masters and checked the comments from others.

Most people were worried about safety on the battlefield and were unwilling to let their female family members go. She figured the military probably wouldn’t end up recruiting many soothing masters.

Jiang Qin had no intention of going for the time being either.

It wasn’t that she was a coward who feared death, nor was she unpatriotic.

Rather, the Federation officials’ previous actions had completely extinguished any desire she might have had to sacrifice herself for the country.

She was certain that if she revealed her abilities on the battlefield, she likely wouldn’t be met with respect, but rather exploited for all she was worth—or even used as a bargaining chip in power struggles.

In short, at least for now, she had no desire to dedicate herself to the Federation.

Just then, Bai Ruo came over and reminded her, "Miss Jiang, your scene is up soon. The director wants you to get ready. Should I touch up your makeup?"

"Okay, sure."

Jiang Qin closed her eyes, letting her apply whatever she needed to her face.

Staring at the flawless face before her, Bai Ruo was once again dazed. She’d never imagined Lord Yan was actually a woman; she hadn’t suspected a thing before.

She couldn’t help but marvel at her good fortune once more.

As for the Flying Monkey and Lord White Tiger, who hadn’t appeared again since then, she didn’t mention them either.

Jiang Qin threw herself back into filming and worked late into the night before finally wrapping up.

***

Meanwhile, Yun Xie was coldly cracking a whip.

The Fox Ear lying on the ground, though covered in wounds, still wore a seductive smile.

"Heh heh... Do it again."

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK—

Yun Xie lashed out a few more times, his expression blank. "Then I’ll grant your request."

"Hahaha! It doesn’t matter if you kill me. I’ll have that little kitten to keep me company in death, so it’s not a loss for me."

"Death is too easy. What’s hard is... a life worse than death!"

Faced with this side of Yun Xie, the Fox Ear just chuckled and asked, "I wonder if your little sweetheart has ever seen you like this.

I hear that even after evolving into Beastmen, the beast Genes still despise their natural enemies.

Tell me, can a rabbit ever truly love a snake?"

Yun Xie sneered. "You know what’s ridiculous? When someone no one has ever loved questions the feelings of others.

You’ve never been loved, so how could you possibly understand what it’s like?"

The smile vanished from the Fox Ear’s face.

Admittedly, Yun Xie’s words had struck the most painful nerve in his heart.

He didn’t smile again after that. Even as Yun Xie whipped him, he seemed to have lost all sensation of pain, his expression simply turning sinister as he brooded over some unknown dark thoughts.

Yun Xie hadn’t expected this to break the Fox Ear, so he was simply collecting some interest.

After all, he couldn’t kill the Fox Ear just yet.

....

Three days later, Jiang Qin had a small research lab built in the basement of her villa.

Yuan Ling had personally prepared all the necessary materials and machinery for it.

He hadn’t mentioned returning to the Empire, and she hadn’t asked. She had only asked if he wanted to set up a workshop at home to make it easier for him to create things.

Yuan Ling agreed without hesitation.

He spent most of his time alone, and Jiang Qin always felt he was a bit lonely, so she would spend some time with him every day.

The two of them wouldn’t speak, each busy with their own tasks.

He would be tinkering with the machines while she furiously typed out updates for her novel on the Star Network.

Usually at this time, Long Hao would be alone in his room practicing his lines for the next day, so he wouldn’t disturb them.

"Is everything set up?"

Yuan Ling smiled, his lips pursed and his eyes curving into crescents as he nodded. "It’s all set up. I just need to calibrate the equipment in a bit."

"Okay. If there’s anything you’re not used to, be sure to tell me, all right?"

"I will."

Then, Yuan Ling proactively pulled up Cang Hong’s location on the map.

Jiang Qin leaned over to look and saw that Cang Hong’s location had finally moved.

They had been monitoring his position for the past three days, checking it at least three times a day, worried something might have happened to him.

As it turned out, his position hadn’t moved at all, but the few Bounty Hunters she had hired had already rendezvoused with him.

After all, the Hunters had traveled from the nearest planets, so they hadn’t lost much time.

When Cang Hong still didn’t start heading back after they met up, Jiang Qin understood. He clearly had his own plan. So, she just kept monitoring the situation.

Suddenly, a cheerful melody rang out....

After a moment’s pause, Jiang Qin tapped her Light Computer to accept the call.

A holographic image of Shi Lichuan appeared before her.

"Qinqin."

"Shi Lichuan! Are you home?"

"Yeah, I just got off the ship, so I’m calling you first. I’m on my way home now."

Having not seen him for several months, Jiang Qin noticed that Shi Lichuan was tanner and thinner, but his gaze was even more resolute.

Her heart ached for him. "You’ve worked hard. I’ll go make you a late-night snack."

"Don’t go to the trouble. I’ll just have a nutrient liquid."

"Okay, then we’ll talk when you get home."

After hanging up, Jiang Qin said a little sheepishly, "Yuan Ling, I won’t disturb you any longer. You can get back to work. My partner is back, so I’m going to head upstairs to see him."

"Okay," Yuan Ling replied with an obedient nod.

When the only sound left was the whirring of machinery, he didn’t feel lonely. Instead, he felt a strange sense of peace.

It was unlike his time alone in the Empire, where he had to stay vigilant even while sleeping.

The people attacking him were always trying every method possible to find his location.

Although he was confident in his own skills, deep down, he never dared to truly let his guard down.

***

Having been away for so long, Shi Lichuan missed Jiang Qin just as much. The two were inseparable all night, and by the next day, neither wanted to get up to eat, simply opting for nutrient liquids instead.

This, in turn, left Long Hao with a dark expression all day.

He had enough sense not to go knocking on their door, though. After all, he had been monopolizing Jiang Qin’s side recently and had taken full advantage of it.

Now, only Yun Xie and Lan Yuyan had yet to return.

Meanwhile, Yun Xie had finally found the Fox Ear’s weak spot.

Although he didn’t want to use an innocent person to threaten someone, his hand had been forced.

Besides, he had only opened his Light Computer and shown the Fox Ear a photograph; he hadn’t actually done anything to the person in it.

The Fox Ear’s already sinister expression suddenly twisted into something vicious.

"If you have a problem, direct it at me. Why drag an innocent person into this?"

Yun Xie replied, "Whether they get involved or not depends on your choice."

"Hah! It’s just the Antidote Potion, isn’t it? Fine, I’ll take you to get it."