Time passes by minute by minute, and every second seems to be infinitely stretched, making people anxious.

Suddenly, a dull roar came from deep underground, breaking the suffocating silence, as if some huge monster was awakening. The ground beneath my feet also shook violently, shaking like sieve chaff.

Xingyu turned to look at Luo Xi almost reflexively. His amber pupils were replaced by worry, like a dedicated guardian, always concerned about the safety of the one being protected. After confirming that Luo Xi was not frightened by this sudden change, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

"What happened?" Luo Xi looked at Xingyu with some confusion. Could this noise be an earthquake?

Xingyu shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

Yue Ling felt a sharp pain in her teeth as she watched the two of them interacting silently. Could these two people please consider the feelings of a single person like him?

At this moment, Admiral Mike's voice came from the communicator, deep and powerful: "Found it, you guys come down."

The two exchanged glances, then took steps in unison, heading towards the source of the sound. Yue Ling also cautiously followed behind them, remaining vigilant at all times. Xing Yu and Luo Qian didn't stop him. They knew that even though this man had once been a member of the laboratory, the fact that he still risked his life to help Xuan Qi under such circumstances was enough to prove that he wasn't a wicked person.

The three of them descended a dark passage, the air growing colder and colder, as if freezing their blood. Luo Xi and Xing Yu were both ninth-level psychics, so the chill was nothing to them. However, Yue Ling, standing behind them, had a low psychic level to begin with, and his clothes lacked any warmth. His lips turned purple, his teeth chattered, and his entire body trembled.

Xingyu turned around, frowned slightly, took out a white Garo from the space button and handed it to him: "Wear this first."

Yue Ling stared at the clothes being handed to her, her eyes wide open. This was Jialuo! Legend has it that these were the exclusive garments worn by the Beast Temple priests. Each piece was made of the most precious materials, making it not only gorgeous but also extremely defensive. More importantly, it also had the ability to automatically regulate temperature, allowing one to maintain a comfortable temperature whether in ice and snow or volcanic lava.

He carefully took Jialuo, as if holding a rare treasure, and his voice trembled with excitement: "This... How can I be so embarrassed..."

"Then just give it back to me." Xingyu said lightly, without a trace of impatience in his tone.

He was simply stating the facts.

Yue Ling didn't dare refuse and quickly put Jialuo on. Instantly, a warm current surged through his body, completely dispelling the chill. He sighed in comfort, feeling as if he were in a hot spring, and every pore in his body relaxed.

"Thank you!" Yue Ling was so grateful that she wanted to kneel down and kowtow to Xingyu.

Xingyu ignored him, turned around and continued walking forward.

Finally, they arrived at a vast underground space, brightly lit, as if it were daytime. Everything before them made Luo Xi and Yue Ling's heart palpitate. It was a vast laboratory, filled with all sorts of sophisticated instruments, flashing coldly like the eyes of a monster, watching everyone who entered. And on the bed in the middle of the lab, lying on a bed covered in tubes...

female?!

"The nightingale is a female?" Rosie asked in disbelief, her eyes widening in surprise.

Yue Ling nodded, a complex expression in his eyes. "She's a rare female who's awakened astral powers, which is why she was used as a test subject." His voice was low and hoarse, as if recounting a painful past. "While females with awakened psychic powers do exist, they're rare. The lab has captured several through various channels, and Nightingale... is the only one who survived and successfully implanted a nine-series psychic."

Luo Xi gasped. She had never imagined such cruelty could exist in the world. Females were already rare, each one precious and a treasure of the entire galaxy. Yet, these heartless creatures were using them as experimental subjects. Their crime was unforgivable!

She looked at the female called "Nightingale" on the bed. Her face, which should have been bright and beautiful, was now as pale as paper, without any blood, like a flower that had been destroyed to the extreme and had lost its vitality.

"Is she still alive?" Rosie couldn't help but ask, with a hint of pity in her voice that she herself didn't even notice.

"I don't know. I haven't seen her since she was taken away by these people." Yue Ling shook her head, her eyes dim. "But, with the methods those people used..."

He said nothing more, but Rosie understood what he meant. Anger welled up in her.

These people deserve to die!

How could they treat an innocent female so cruelly?

But this nightingale is an uncertain factor.

The nine types of supernatural powers are terrifying enough to subvert the interstellar landscape. Once they fall into the hands of the enemy, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Rosie's heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand. She knew Nightingale was a serious threat, and killing her was undoubtedly the simplest and most direct solution. However, she couldn't bring herself to end an innocent life. Her conscience cried out, her morals struggled. She couldn't treat life like a blade of grass, like those cold-blooded executioners.

She habitually wanted to seek Ling Yuan's advice. That man was always so wise and reliable, as if all problems could be solved as long as he was there.

However, this time, Ling Yuan was not around.

She suddenly realized that she couldn't go on like this. She couldn't hide under the wings of others forever. She had to learn to be independent and strong. She had to become a person who could stand on her own, not a dodder that only depended on others.

Mike, Xingyu and others stood quietly by, waiting for her decision.

Luo Xi closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if to expel all the hesitation and anxiety from her body. When she opened her eyes again, there was no more confusion or hesitation in those beautiful eyes, only determination and resoluteness.

"We have to save her." Rosie's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, with unquestionable determination.

"But, she has nine types of superpowers. What if she..." Xuanqi hesitated to speak. He was very clear about the dangers of people with nine types of superpowers. Once Nightingale lost control, they would most likely be in an irretrievable situation.

"I know." Luo Xi interrupted Xuan Qi. She certainly understood the risks involved, but she couldn't give up an innocent life just because she was afraid of danger. "We can see if she's on the same side as us. If that doesn't work..."

She didn't say anything else, but everyone understood what she meant. If it really came to the point of no return, they would have no choice but to kill.

Xingyu didn't say anything, but nodded silently, a cold light flashing in his amber pupils. He walked to the bedside, gently raised his hand, and an icy blue light flashed, and the tubes inserted into Nightingale were instantly reduced to dust.

Admiral Mike and his men gathered around, looking at Nightingale, who lay unconscious on the bed, their brows furrowed. They could sense that Nightingale's powers were extremely chaotic, like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment, and the situation was critical.

"Let me do it," Rosie said, walking to the bedside and gently placing her hand on Nightingale's forehead. A green light emanated from her palm, and just as it was about to touch Nightingale's skin, a large, warm and dry hand suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Xingyu had come to her side without her knowing when. His voice was still cold, but with a hint of tenderness that was barely noticeable: "Let me do it."

"You?" Luo Xi was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "That's right, you have life-related abilities. You are more suitable for treatment than me." She didn't think much about it and obediently gave up her seat.

Xingyu nodded slightly in response. He walked to the bedside and gently raised his hand. Green light flowed from his palm and penetrated Nightingale's body like a series of nimble little snakes.

However, as time went on, something seemed off about Xingyu's condition. His cold face grew unusually serious, and beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead, like glittering dewdrops, shimmering under the light.

Luo Qian's heart suddenly rose to her throat. She knew that the treatment process couldn't be interrupted, but Xingyu was a ninth-level psychic. How could he be so strenuous? To what extent had Nightingale's psychic powers been disrupted?

Admiral Mike seemed to see through Rosie's confusion, and he began to explain, "Dual-system psychics are stronger than single-system psychics, and triple-system psychics are stronger than dual-system psychics. Sissi, have you ever thought about why this is the case?"

Luo Qian was stunned. After a brief thought, she said thoughtfully, "You mean, the more superpowers you have, the stronger your strength will be?"

Admiral Mike nodded. "That's right. The more superpowers a person has, the stronger they are. Xuanqi may only be an eighth-level superpower user, but he possesses seven types of superpowers. He can even stand a chance against an average ninth-level superpower user. The more types of superpowers one has, the more terrifying their strength." He paused and continued, "Their terrifying thing is their superpower reserves."

"Let me give you an analogy. If a normal person has only one energy storage bag in their body, then Nightingale has nine! It's like a bottomless pit, constantly devouring her energy."

"Then, Xingyu..." Luo Qian looked at Xingyu worriedly. His cold face was now covered with sweat, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted. Is that why he didn't let her take action just now? Luo Qian felt a warm current in her heart. Although Xingyu didn't say it, he was more gentle than anyone else.

"Don't worry, Xingyu is a ninth-level life-system expert. He will be fine." Admiral Mike comforted him, "All we have to do now is trust him."

Luo Xi nodded. She knew that now they had no choice but to trust Xingyu. She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she didn't feel the pain at all.

Time passed minute by minute, and each second felt like a century. Finally, Xingyu withdrew his hand. His cold face was as pale as paper, but he still forced himself to show a weak smile to everyone.

"Fortunately, it's finally stabilized." Xingyu's voice was hoarse and weak, but his amber vertical pupils flashed with a light of relief.

"Are you okay?" Luo Xi hurried forward to support Xingyu, her voice full of worry.

"I'm fine, just a little exhausted." Xingyu shook his head, "I'll be fine after a rest."

"You call this nothing?" Rosie glared at him unhappily. This guy, it's already this late and he's still trying to be stubborn!

"I'm really fine." Xingyu smiled helplessly. That smile was like a spring breeze, making people feel extremely warm and at ease.

"You are always so worrying!" Although Luo Xi blamed him, she couldn't hide the concern and worry in her eyes.

Yue Ling, who was standing aside, looked at the two of them and silently looked away. He felt even more bloated. What should he do?

Waiting online, hurry!

Yue Ling has had enough of dog food, but except for him, the rest of the people here are Luo Xi's partners.

Although no one was looking at the two of them openly, everyone's attention was actually focused on them.

The atmosphere was very subtle for a moment.

Fortunately, at this moment, there was a slight noise coming from the bed, as if something gently touched the sheets, making a slight friction sound.

Nightingale slowly opened her eyes. They were like a bottomless well, deep and mysterious, as if hiding endless stories. There was a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if she had just woken from a long dream and had not yet fully adapted to the sunlight of reality.

"This is..." Nightingale began, her voice as hoarse as wood polished by sandpaper. Every word had a rough texture that made people feel their throats tighten.

Rosie looked at Nightingale and whispered, "You're awake. You're safe now."

Nightingale's gaze moved slowly across the room, like a newborn bird, curiously and warily observing this unfamiliar world. A flicker of confusion crossed her eyes; it was clear she hadn't fully recovered from her coma. Her memories were a tangled mess, requiring time to unravel.

"This is the pirates' lair in the chaotic star field," Admiral Mike's deep voice sounded, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, breaking the silence. "We came here to wipe out the pirates and saved you by the way." He explained the course of events concisely, with a hint of unquestionable majesty in his tone.

Nightingale was silent for a moment, as if trying to recall something. Her eyes gradually became clearer, as if the clouds had parted, revealing a clear blue sky. She looked at Luo Xi and asked, "You saved me?" Her voice was still hoarse, but it had a hint of clarity and inquiry.

"Yeah." Rosie nodded, without further explanation, simply admitted it.

"Thank you." Nightingale said. Although her voice was hoarse, her tone was sincere. Every word seemed to come from the bottom of her heart, carrying a heavy weight.

"You're welcome. You're a victim too." Rosie smiled. She had an inexplicable liking for Nightingale. Perhaps it was because they were both female. There seemed to be some kind of natural connection between them, which made it easier for them to understand each other's feelings.

"My name is Nightingale," Nightingale introduced herself, a barely perceptible hint of weakness in her voice. She glanced at Yue Ling at the back of the crowd, a complex expression flashing through her eyes. She said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sure you already know."

Rosie smiled. She felt that despite this female's experience, her eyes were clear, which made her a good first impression. "My name is Rosie." After introducing herself, she pointed to the people behind her, "This is Xingyu, this is Mike, this is Ivan, and this is Damon."

However, when Xuanqi was introduced, Nightingale's expression flashed with surprise, as if she had seen something incredible. Her deep eyes widened slightly, and her lips opened slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

"Xuanqi, you are still alive?" Nightingale's voice was full of surprise and disbelief, as if confirming an impossible fact.

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