Quick Wear Dream Qiqi

Meng Qiqi stroked Huo Lin's ID card, and the snake-shaped pattern left a shallow indentation on her fingertips.

The system's cold reminder sounded in his mind: "The remaining energy of the heroine Gu Xingyao's aura is 78%. If it is not weakened in time, it will continue to trigger plot protection mechanisms such as 'Survival from Desperate Situation' and 'A Noble Helper'."

"So that's how it is." She sneered and called up the holographic projection.

Gu Xingyao's information flowed in the light and shadow, with key information such as "Star Beast Bloodline Awakening Progress 62%" and "Secret Experimental Subject of Interstellar Research Institute" highlighted.

Suddenly, there was a sound of metal collision on the windowsill. Lu Jiuyuan came in wearing goggles, and the rune scimitar hanging on his waist was still dripping with blood.

"My dear, I've blown up all three of the Shadow Alliance's transportation lines!" He tore off the blood-stained bandages, revealing his sturdy chest. "But those bastards seem to have gotten wind of it and are hiding in the research institute's protective shield."

His amber pupils stared at the ID card in Meng Qiqi's hand. "I recognize this thing. Huo Lin is a member of the Imperial Secret Guard, specializing in investigating the smuggling of star beasts."

Meng Qiqi put the ID card into the nano space and called up the last coordinates of the electromagnetic tracker: "Gu Xingyao hid in the third underground floor of the research institute. Lu Jiuyuan, do you dare to accompany me to break through?"

She looked at him provocatively. "I heard there's a sonic trap there that can cause a mental breakdown."

"Would I be afraid?" Lu Jiuyuan laughed, his mechanical prosthesis unfolding into a plasma cutter. "But first, I have to prepare something good for the little beauty."

He pulled out a chip that flashed blue light. "This is a mental power amplifier I got from the black market. It can temporarily suppress the power of the ancient bloodline."

The system prompt sounded suddenly: Lu Jiuyuan's favorability +20, current favorability: 65/100.

The underground passage of the Interstellar Research Institute was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant.

Meng Qiqi, wearing a mental amplifier, looked at the experimental data flashing on the wall - genetic modification, blood fusion, consciousness implantation, each of which touched the red line of federal law.

When they sneaked into the third laboratory, the scene before them made their pupils shrink suddenly.

Gu Xingyao was locked in the incubator, with glowing chains wrapped around her body.

Strange dark lines appeared under her skin, and her originally pure face became distorted and hideous.

The electronic screen outside the cabin displayed a striking number: "Bloodline awakening progress 98%."

"So she's just a vessel." Meng Qiqi clenched the laser dagger. "The Shadow Alliance wants to use her body to revive the ancient star beast."

Just as she was about to step forward, the lights in the laboratory suddenly turned blood red, and dozens of mechanical guards descended from the ceiling, particle cannons in their hands ready to fire.

Lu Jiuyuan swung out his chain blade to entangle the nearest guard, and the plasma cutter tore through the opponent's shell: "Little beauty, quick and decisive! The more you fight, the more of these things will appear!"

Meng Qiqi activated the tactical gloves, and the nano armor extended into a shield, while simultaneously firing electromagnetic pulse bombs at the incubator.

Gu Xingyao opened her eyes amid the explosion.

The dark purple light almost burst her pupils, and the metal equipment in the entire laboratory began to twist and deform.

Her voice seemed to come from the abyss: "Meng Qiqi, you shouldn't have come..."

Meng Qiqi adjusted the power of the mental amplifier to the maximum, and a blue light enveloped her body: "Your (heroine halo) should end here!"

She threw out an energy rope to wrap around the incubator, and the laser dagger stabbed at the star mark on Gu Xingyao's chest.

The severe pain made Gu Xingyao let out an inhuman roar, and the laboratory's protective shield began to collapse.

At this moment, a familiar figure stood in front of Meng Qiqi.

Xiao Yu, dressed in the combat uniform of the Royal Guard, slashed the incoming energy with his lightsaber, "Sure enough, I found you here."

He turned to the soldiers behind him and ordered, "Activate the space confinement device!"

The system frantically prompts: Xiao Yu’s favorability +25, current favorability: 70/100.

Under multiple pressures, the dark patterns on Gu Xingyao's body began to fade.

She looked at Meng Qiqi with eyes full of resentment: "Do you think you have won? Father has already uploaded my bloodline data to the Star Network. As long as someone activates it..."

"Then make sure the entire star network can't find that data." Su Yan's voice came from the communicator, and the laboratory's main computer suddenly burst into sparks. "I hacked into the core system of the institute, and all illegal data has been permanently deleted."

He pushed his gold-rimmed glasses, his silver-gray eyes flashing with data streams. "By the way, the Interstellar Council's investigation team is on the way."

As the protective shield completely collapsed, Gu Xingyao lost her support and collapsed to the ground.

The star mark on her chest dimmed, and the energy bar of the heroine's halo returned to zero.

Meng Qiqi picked up her fallen pearl hair ornament and crushed it in her palm: "Without the halo, you are just an ordinary person."

Three months later, the verdict of the Interstellar Court shocked the entire Federation.

The Interstellar Research Institute was shut down due to illegal genetic experiments, and Gu Xingyao's father was sentenced to life imprisonment as the main culprit.

Meng Qiqi stood on the awarding platform of the Imperial Palace, watching Huo Lin being awarded the highest medal of honor - he had long since woken up from his coma and was nodding to her across the crowd.

The system's mechanical voice rang out: "Heroine Gu Xingyao's halo has been completely eliminated, and the hidden mission progress has reached 30%.

A new plot line has been detected: the interstellar pirate group's rebellion crisis.

Meng Qiqi looked at Lu Jiuyuan in the audience. The man was raising his eyebrows at her, and the rune scimitar on his waist reflected a dazzling light.

She curled her lips and pinned the newly awarded Imperial Advisor badge on her chest.

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In the damp sewer, Gu Xingyao curled up in the corner, her nails digging deep into her palms.

She looked at her bleeding wound, remembered the way Meng Qiqi crushed the pearl hair accessories, and a suppressed sob came out of her throat.

"Miss, we have to leave." The voice of the Shadow Alliance member came from above. "The Imperial Search Team is chasing us."

Gu Xingyao slowly stood up, her pale face full of resentment.

The once clear amber eyes were now covered with a layer of turbid gray.

She recalled that when she was a child, she was the apple of her parents' eyes and a talented girl that everyone envied.

Everything changed until Meng Qiqi appeared.

"Why...why her?" She murmured to herself, tears in her voice. "I should be the most dazzling one. I have the blood of a star beast, my father is the chief scientist, I should have become the most honorable imperial concubine of the empire..."

The Shadow Alliance member urged impatiently, "Miss, as long as you have the green mountains, you will never worry about lacking firewood. When you fully awaken your bloodline, there will be plenty of opportunities for revenge."

"Revenge?" Gu Xingyao suddenly burst into laughter, her laughter filled with despair and madness. "I've lost everything! The research institute is gone, my father is in prison, and my star beast bloodline... was also destroyed by that bitch!"

She remembered the pain she felt in the incubator, and what Meng Qiqi had said about the feeling of emptiness when the halo disappeared.

Once upon a time, no matter what danger she encountered, there would always be someone to save her; no matter what mistakes she made, she could always be easily forgiven.

But now, all the conveniences brought by the halo are gone, and she is just a wanted criminal.

"Meng Qiqi..." She gritted her teeth and said the name, "You took everything from me, I won't let you off easily. Do you think you've won? No, this is just the beginning."

A member of the Shadow Alliance handed over a black robe: "Miss, put this on first. Our shuttle is on the outskirts of the city."

Gu Xingyao took the black robe and put it on, suddenly remembering the scene when she first met Meng Qiqi.

At that time, she still had an innocent smile on her face and greeted me enthusiastically.

Who would have thought that this seemingly harmless girl would end up ruining her life with her own hands.

"I hate you, Meng Qiqi." She muttered to herself, "I hate that you're smarter than me, I hate that you're more resourceful than me, I hate that you always manage to take what belongs to me. The Crown Prince's favor, the pirate leader's protection, even a man like Huo Lin, are willing to get hurt for you..."

The water from the sewer dripped onto the ground, mixing with her tears.

Gu Xingyao also knew that she could never go back to the past.

But she didn't care. Now she had only one goal - to let Meng Qiqi taste the feeling of losing everything.

"Let's go." She wiped her tears and put her hood back on. "As long as I'm alive, I won't let her have it easy. I want to see her lose everyone she cares about, see her deserted by everyone, see her kneel before me and beg for mercy..."

The Shadow Alliance members led her through the shadows of the city, and the sirens of the Imperial Search Team could be heard in the distance.

Gu Xingyao clenched her fists so tightly that she didn't even notice the nails piercing her palms.

She thought about her revenge plan over and over in her mind, and every detail was filled with hatred.

"Meng Qiqi, wait." She whispered, "This is not the end, but the real beginning. I will make you regret provoking me."

Night enveloped the entire city, and Gu Xingyao disappeared into the darkness along with the members of the Shadow Alliance.

There was no trace of innocence in her eyes anymore, only burning hatred.

She lost the first round of the war with Meng Qiqi, but she vowed that one day she would make the other party pay the price.