Qin Dynasty: Starting with a free Fire Kirin Sword

These items were extremely valuable to him.

Especially century-old Ganoderma lucidum, which has a very good healing effect on wounds;

The peach fruit also solved his long-standing problem of slow cultivation progress.

The last piece of evidence—the Black Ice Guard's command token—was another major find.

Being a leader not only grants you greater authority

Furthermore, this allows them to command large numbers of Black Ice Guard members to carry out missions.

Even forces not affiliated with the Black Ice Guard, such as local garrisons, can be mobilized under specific conditions.

"Then please leave it to me!"

Seeing Lin Qi's smile, Yao Jia pointed to the items beside him and said with a smile.

"Then I'll accept it!"

Lin Qi didn't stand on ceremony, casually tidied up the package, and took it with him.

Immediately afterward, Lin Qi quickly said, "Commander, I need to ask for a few days off!"

He planned to use this time to consume peaches to increase his strength and, incidentally, deepen his cultivation of the Holy Spirit Sword Technique.

The five forms of swordsmanship are now somewhat inadequate.

"Sure, but you have to make sure you come back within seven days."

Yao Jia agreed almost without hesitation.

Recently, Black Ice Station has been gaining momentum, and he feels that nothing will happen in the short term, so there is no need to worry about anyone provoking him.

Lin Qi nodded, then turned and left.

After returning to his office area and assigning tasks to his subordinates, Lin Qi packed some personal belongings and went home.

Once home,

Lin Qi did not rush to cultivate.

Because I remembered there was another thing I hadn't done: the crystal ball gift I promised to give to Yanfei!

It was already noon, and if they didn't start making it immediately, it might not be finished that day.

So Lin Qi got up and went to the workshop.

......

Until nightfall,

The setting sun, like fresh blood, slowly sank, dyeing the world orange.

On a house deep within the Yin family's headquarters,

A stunningly beautiful woman stands on the rooftop, gazing into the distance.

This person had an exceptionally charming figure, a face as beautiful as if carved from jade, and an extraordinary and refined temperament, like a celestial being.

This person is none other than—Yan Fei!

However, at this moment, a subtle glint of irrationality flashed in her eyes, and her face held a hint of anger.

She had been patiently waiting there for a whole day.

I thought Lin Qi would appear soon.

Out of respect and expectation, she made a special effort to dress up and wait for the other party's arrival.

But a whole day passed, and still no one was seen.

This sense of disappointment during the wait can cause even the most composed martial artist to feel dissatisfied.

"Lin Qi, how dare you make me..."

Yan Fei closed her beautiful eyes slightly, a hint of displeasure appearing on her face.

But before she could finish speaking,

"Pat, pat, pat..." A series of crisp footsteps came from afar.

Upon hearing the voice, Yan Fei paused slightly and then looked over.

Before me stood a tall and muscular man.

The other person was dressed in a dark blue long robe, which flowed freely in the night breeze; his face was fair, his eyes were bright as stars, and his appearance was unparalleled; every step he took and every expression he made was full of charm.

His unique charm made him look like a deity who had just descended to earth in the hazy orange twilight!

Witnessing this scene,

The resentment that had been building up in Yan Fei's heart due to the long wait vanished instantly.

Her eyes lit up instantly, and the corners of her mouth naturally turned up.

They stared intently at the tall figure approaching slowly, as if afraid that missing even a second would cause them to lose the beautiful scenery before them.

The surrounding courtyard is spacious and bright, with lush vegetation and vibrant flowers all around, creating a stunning scene under the afterglow of dusk and a light purple mist.

When the most handsome man on Earth was added to this beautiful scene...

This scene filled Yanfei with deep emotion.

"This is the most spectacular and beautiful scene of my life!"

A thought involuntarily welled up in her mind.

There was a half-open gap in the window of a certain room.

A pair of bright eyes stared intently at the figure of a man slowly approaching.

In that instant, it was as if immortals and gods had descended from the mountains, and everything seemed so perfect and flawless.

A smile unconsciously appeared on her lips, as if she were experiencing the happiest moment of her life.

At this moment, Lin Qi stopped in his tracks.

Looking up at Yanfei on the eaves, he asked, "Master Yanfei, what did you just say?"

Upon hearing Lin Qi's voice, Yan Fei instantly snapped out of her daze.

The beautiful moment came to an abrupt end, and a trace of reluctance swept across her face.

Then she seemed a little surprised: "Did I say something?"

She was still not fully awake and remained somewhat dazed.

However, Lin Qi revealed a warm smile: "From afar, I seem to hear you calling my name!"

Yan Fei's gaze sharpened, and she finally remembered.

It turned out that she hadn't seen Lin Qi while waiting for him, so she naturally felt some resentment and wanted to say a few words in a fit of pique.

However, now that Lin Qi has arrived, that dissatisfaction has naturally vanished.

She smiled sweetly and replied in her charming voice, "I was just saying that you came at the perfect time, as I had just finished some business."

Although her words weren't entirely true, Yan Fei's eyes were incredibly serious.

Lin Qi had no doubts about this.

Then, with a light push of his toes, he leaped into the air like a swallow and landed gracefully beside Yan Fei.

At the same time, Lin Qi already had an exquisite gift box in his hand.

Upon seeing this, Yanfei's eyes lit up, filled with anticipation for what was about to unfold.

Lin Qi looked at Yan Fei and said softly, "After a whole day of hard work, it's finally finished!"

"This is the crystal ball gift you've always wanted."

After saying that, Lin Qi handed over the gift box in his hand.

At this moment, Yan Fei's face showed a hint of emotion.

She parted her red lips slightly, nodded gently, and carefully accepted the gift box with her delicate hands.

However, at that moment, her fingertips accidentally touched Lin Qi's fingertips, and she felt a strange, warm energy.

This warm current quickly spread throughout her body, making her feel refreshed and relaxed.

However, she did not show any unusual behavior.

After receiving the gift box, Yanfei softly said, "Thank you, Lin Qi!"

"Hurry up and open it, there might be a pleasant surprise!" Lin Qi said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yanfei's eyes flickered.

She initially thought it was just the same crystal ball as the one held by the Great Master of Fate, so she was not in a hurry to reveal its true form.

However, upon hearing Lin Qi say this, her eyes brightened again, filled with anticipation.

She lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the exquisite gift.

Without hesitation, she gently waved her hand, releasing a precisely controlled force that just opened the outer packaging of the gift box.

The objects inside gradually came into view.

It's a crystal ball!

However, the color at the bottom of this crystal ball is clearly different from that of the Great Master of Fate.

Clearly, Lin Qi had made special designs and adjustments for this special gift.

And it's her favorite deep blue!

How did you know I like dark blue?

For a moment, Yan Fei was stunned. Her slightly parted lips seemed to want to say something, and her beautiful eyes were fixed on Lin Qi.

Lin Qi only responded with a smile, without giving a direct answer.

Seeing that he did not answer, Yanfei did not press him further.

She slowly peeled off the outer packaging of the gift box, and the fist-sized crystal ball rested steadily in her palm.

It all seemed so perfectly timed, as if it were a perfect arrangement.

By this time, the setting sun had disappeared into the distant twilight, and darkness crept in like a dream.

In this gradually falling silent world, the stars are like awakened eyes, twinkling with a faint but pure light.

Their radiance gently brushed against the crystal ball in Yan Fei's hand, causing the crystalline ball to gradually release a mysterious glow.

At the same time, the ocean of starlight hidden inside the crystal ball seemed to sense some kind of call. One, two, three... ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand... stars emerged one after another, converging in the air to form a spectacular and beautiful scene, illuminating every corner of the house.

The scene was like a dreamlike fairyland, both enchanting and serene. Lin Qi and Yan Fei, standing in the center, looked like a pair of celestial lovers who had returned from a fairyland.

The scenery around her was breathtaking, and Yanfei couldn't help but be captivated by it.

In a corner of that dazzling starry sky, two lines of elegant text gently appeared.

She parted her lips slightly and recited softly:

"I wish I could transform into a star, and you could be the bright moon, so we could share this pure radiance every night!"

These words, though simple, touched her deeply. Yan Fei's heart trembled, and the surprise and astonishment in her eyes were obvious.

At this moment, the study of divination, the number of stars or their orbits, were all cast aside. What remained in his heart was only that dazzling sea of ​​stars, the beautiful meaning contained in the verses, and Lin Qi's gentle yet resolute smile.

At this moment, Yanfei felt that the steel-like defenses she had built in her heart began to crumble in the face of this dazzling light, and her hardened heart gradually melted away.

This blissful time lasted a long time, until darkness completely swallowed the surroundings, and the chirping of insects, a unique sound of summer nights, filled the courtyard. Only then did Yanfei slowly come back to her senses.

She spoke softly and sincerely, "Lin Qi, thank you for the gift!"

Lin Qi smiled gently and asked, "Do you like it?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei gazed into the depths of Lin Qi's eyes, then nodded slightly, her tone full of emotion: "Very beautiful, I like it very much."

After saying that, she turned her gaze back to the swirling starry sky around her and began to carefully observe the number and patterns of the stars.

After a brief examination, her eyes widened again, filled with disbelief, and she turned to Lin Qi, asking, "Lin Qi, the number of stars has increased significantly this time, right?"

That's right!

After careful examination, Yanfei discovered that the number of stars inside the crystal ball was more than double that of the one Si Ming had previously possessed, approaching 100,000, which shocked her.

Lin Qi raised his eyebrows slightly and replied with a faint smile, "I have indeed made some progress recently, and therefore my understanding of the stars has become more profound."

In fact, this is not simply a result of growing up.

It was the extra 20 charm points that Lin Qi gained through the sign-in activity that came into play—once charm exceeds fifty, each gain obtained in this way not only manifests in surface traits but also affects inner abilities, especially in knowledge and insight.

Most recently, he used this mechanism to gain more knowledge about the universe and stars.