After handing it over to the system, the three brothers knelt down and begged for forgiveness

As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Ci gently waved his wide robe sleeves, and a warm and domineering spiritual power rushed out like a soft breeze. Wherever it passed, the air was filled with wisps of light.

The spiritual power wrapped around Nan Qiao accurately, like a pair of soft yet powerful hands, gently stroking away the disguise on her body.

In the blink of an eye, a soft halo appeared around Nan Qiao's body, and the dark blue scales and strange patterns gradually faded away, returning to their original appearance.

When he saw Nan Qiao's face, Ying Ci seemed to be struck by lightning. His body suddenly stiffened, trembling slightly, and he stared at Nan Qiao's face.

The next moment, he strode forward, opened his arms suddenly, and hugged Nan Qiao tightly in his arms, with such strength that it seemed as if he wanted to rub her into his bones and blood.

He buried his head in Nan Qiao's shoulder, his body twitching uncontrollably, and low sobs came out intermittently.

Nan Qiao was confused by this sudden hug. With her hands hanging awkwardly in the air, she patted Ying Ci's back and said, "Don't, don't get excited. Talk slowly if you have something to say."

Ying Ci slowly loosened his arms, his body still trembling slightly from the lingering pain. His black robe and hat slipped off, revealing a familiar yet somewhat weathered face.

After Nan Qiao saw clearly, she couldn't help but blurt out: "Zhou Zimo, it's actually you!"

Although Zhou Zimo already looked like an adult man, Nan Qiao still recognized him at a glance.

Zhou Zimo quickly raised his hand to wipe away his tears, his eyes still red. He looked at Nan Qiao, his voice still tinged with tears: "Sister, it's been hundreds of years since we last parted. I really thought... I would never see you again in this lifetime."

"Zhou Zimo, what is going on? Why did you become a shadow thorn?" Nan Qiaozhou asked with a frown.

Zhou Zimo took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and slowly began to recount the past: "The disaster that struck the world of immortal cultivation was so sudden, and the planes collapsed so quickly. I cultivated with all my might, and only at the last moment was I able to transcend the tribulation and ascend to heaven."

"I escaped death with several seniors and made it out of Blue Star. But I didn't know that after ascending, there was no immortal world at all. I directly jumped out of the interstellar world of Blue Star and appeared in the interstellar world."

He paused, his eyes growing even colder and more stern. "Later, all the Blue Star people who successfully ascended gathered in a place called 'Enemy Star'."

"In the eyes of interstellar people, Qiuxing is a mercenary organization. They seek revenge on Charon Star in order to make money and develop technology. As long as someone offers us a price, we will accept any dangerous mission."

"So that's how it is." Nan Qiao was deeply shocked. "You've suffered so much over the years."

Zhou Zimo shook his head slightly, a wry smile playing on his lips. "I've become numb to the bitterness of it all. When I first arrived at Interstellar, I was completely in the dark. If it weren't for the help of a few seniors, I wouldn't even be able to take on this Shadow Assassin job."

As he spoke, he clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. "Only by taking on more missions and saving more money can we have the confidence to challenge the Charon people."

Nan Qiao's eyes were blazing, filled with heartache and determination: "Then I'll go with you. More people means more strength."

Zhou Zimo, however, showed hesitation. "Sister, Qiu Xing's work is too dangerous. I don't want to drag you into this mess. How...how have you been through all these years?"

Nan Qiao paused before saying, "I, actually, didn't escape from Blue Star. I came from before Charon attacked Blue Star."

"What?" Zhou Zimo was surprised. "The ability to twist time and space, to travel freely across dimensions without being restricted by time, is something only the legendary transcendent beings can do."

"So far, even the seniors don't know who can cultivate to this level. How can you..."

Nan Qiao shook his head, "I didn't cultivate to this level, but I was bound to something called a system, which helped me cross over."

After Nan Qiao explained the function of the system, Zhou Zimo nodded and said, "So that's how it is."

Nan Qiao raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with longing and determination, and said, "I came here this time just to get the battleship at the auction. It's called the 'Dark Shadow Skybreaker'. The name sounds impressive."

"With this, coupled with a series of cutting-edge technological weapons, we have a better chance of success and will definitely be able to stop the invasion of the planet Charon."

She paused, her expression slightly gloomy. "It's just that I don't have enough interstellar coins on hand. I'm afraid things aren't as simple as I thought."

Zhou Zimo was stunned at first, but then his eyes lit up. He took off his interstellar coin watch and handed it to Nan Qiao, saying loudly, "Sister, how could you forget about me? I'm still here! Here are 10 million interstellar coins."

"There are still several seniors on Enemy Star. Who hasn't experienced many hardships and made a lot of money? As long as we work together, I believe we can definitely change the fate of Blue Star's destruction."

He held Nan Qiao's arms tightly, his eyes blazing. "Sister, you carry the hope of changing Blue Star's fate of destruction. Don't lose heart. Wait here for a few days. I'll rush back to Qiu Star and talk things over with the seniors. I'll definitely come back to you with the money before the auction!"

After saying that, Zhou Zimo didn't delay any longer. He waved his robe sleeves, and spiritual power surged around his body. A ball of bright light instantly gathered under his feet, and his figure shot towards the high sky like lightning. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a small black dot and disappeared into the vast universe.

Nan Qiao looked at the direction Zhou Zimo left, silently clenched his fists, and became more confident in changing the fate of Blue Star!

Soon, the day for the auction on Yaoguang Star arrived.

Today, because of this grand auction, Yaoguang Star has ushered in unprecedented bustle.

The auction venue suspended in the air is like a dazzling giant gem, emitting an alluring light and attracting visitors from all directions.

Nan Qiao was waiting at the entrance of the venue early. She stood on tiptoe from time to time and looked around, her eyes full of anxiety and anticipation.

The interstellar aliens around are of all shapes and sizes. Some are shaped like giant jellyfish, with strange electric lights flashing inside their translucent bodies; some are short and stocky, with shells as hard as iron that reflect a cold luster.

They either rode on flying shuttles or drove spirit pets, and poured into the venue in an endless stream.

Time passed minute by minute, the bell for the opening of the auction had rung, but Zhou Zimo was still nowhere to be seen.

Nan Qiao gritted her teeth and decided to go into the auction to wait for Zhou Zimo.

Inside the auction venue, the dome hangs high, and countless suspended light balls cast bright and soft light.

The rows of seats were arranged in a stair-like manner and were already filled with guests from all walks of life. Noisy discussions and strange shouts could be heard one after another.

On the auction stage, a host dressed in a gorgeous laser robe appeared. He was tall and slender, with several nimble tentacles extending from the back of his head. They swayed slightly as he spoke: "Dear interstellar friends, welcome to this auction! Today we have a lot of great items, and you will definitely go home with a lot of prizes!"