I don't want to come up with a funny book title anymore.

“I think that’s it.” Xie Fengnan took out the photos he had taken earlier.

The symbol on the heart decoration is gone.

It seems that only special methods can preserve the information contained in those symbols.

Xie Fengnan was also a little puzzled: why would there be so many fantastical elements in an interstellar setting?

Fortunately, the runes can be seen in the system backup photos.

Xie Xingmo saw the photo and silently messaged Xie Fengnan.

"Send me a copy of the photo."

Xie Fengnan: "...Okay."

Chu Jiaoyang ignored their little tricks and looked at the photo in surprise, saying, "Huh, those strange symbols are all gone."

“We can’t figure this out either.” Chu Jiaoyang decided to skip the question.

"It suddenly occurred to me, how did that Nightmare of Illusions know we would go there and set up a trap in advance?"

Xie Fengnan and Xie Xingmo exchanged a glance; they also wanted to know the answer to this question.

Although the answer is quite clear, only an insider would do such a thing.

But who is this person?

"There are too few clues, and we can't deduce who it is."

Xie Fengnan shrugged; now they could only stay at home.

There's no way around it; if they were all at the ninth level, they wouldn't have to fear any demons or monsters.

Faced with absolute power, schemes and tricks are not entirely useless, but at least greatly reduced in effectiveness.

After the three arrived home, they received a series of greetings from the Xie family.

Xie Huanyan, in particular, took Xie Fengnan's hand and looked him over carefully, her eyes full of concern.

Chu Jiaoyang chuckled and said, "Auntie, don't worry, our boss is very capable. We'll be fine."

Xie Fengnan nodded and shook his head to himself. They were indeed fine, but he didn't think he was particularly capable.

Otherwise, they should have stormed the Blood Oath Order headquarters and wiped them all out.

Xie Liuguang frowned: "Cults have become increasingly rampant in recent years, and there's a lot more to them than meets the eye."

"Nan Nan, you should all stay home for a while," Gu Huan Yan said worriedly.

The Xie family's residence is definitely safe inside, but they are short-handed if they want to go out.

They've been busy closing in the net lately and can't follow Xie Fengnan around all the time.

"I listen to you."

Xie Fengnan had no objection; school would start in a few days anyway.

I haven't told Xiaoxue and the others about taking them along yet.

Xie Xinghe then told Xie Fengnan not to go to those links he had previously sent.

It seems the person who recommended these places to him wasn't clean.

Xie Fengnan obediently agreed, but in his heart he was thinking: If we don't go to these places, where can we go to provide assistance? Where can we go to those places where we practice target shooting and pilot mechs?

Is this appropriate?

After careful consideration, Xie Fengnan realized that it was indeed feasible.

The three of them would definitely not refuse a tense and exciting competition to see who can come out on top.

Everyone had a simple meal together, and then went about their own business.

Chu Jiaoyang went to supplement the information Xie Fengnan had shared with him.

Xie Xingmo was holding a photo of herself and Chu Jiaoyang, seemingly doing something.

Xie Fengnan went to pet some fluffy things.

Xiaoxue and Xiaoxi have adapted to their new environment, and Xie Fengnan visits them every day when he has free time.

"Brother Xie~ You're here~"

Having eaten, drunk, and slept well lately, Xiaoxue is starting to get into her molting phase.

Xie Fengnan looked at the two dogs, which he had raised to a glossy and healthy state, and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

"I've come today to tell you something."

"what is the matter?"

Xiaoxue tilted her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Xie Fengnan.

Xiao Xi also squatted obediently to the side, her ears slightly perked up, as if waiting for him to continue.

Xie Fengnan patted Xiaoxue's head and then scratched Xiaoxi's chin. "I'm going to take you to the Empire's First Military Academy."

"What is that place?"

"It's where we learn all kinds of knowledge and grow," Xie Fengnan said after thinking for a moment.

"Is there any knowledge that my husband and I can learn?" Xiaoxue's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"There should be..." Xie Fengnan glanced at the courses and seemed to see the name of something called "Beast Evolution Theory".

"However, I've joined the Mecha Department, but you'll be raised in the Beast Department."

Although Xiaoxue didn't understand the difference between the two departments, she knew one thing: "So, does that mean we can't be with Brother Xie? We have to separate?"

Xie Fengnan gently hugged it, "Only battle beasts have a suitable living environment for you. Don't worry, I will visit you often."

Xiao Xi rubbed her nose against Xie Fengnan's hand, seemingly pondering his words.

After a while, it said softly, "I understand."

Xiaoxue nodded in agreement.

"If any person or beast bullies you, you must not suffer in silence. You must fight back. If you encounter someone you can't beat, come find me."

Xie Fengnan gave his instructions.

Xiaoxue raised her head: "Brother Xie, we will work hard to become stronger and will not be bullied easily."

Xiao Xi retorted defiantly, "Me too! I'll become really, really strong, and then I'll bully others!"

Xie Fengnan flicked it on the forehead, "It's good to have ambition, but you're not allowed to bully the weak."

Xiao Xi clutched her head and screamed.

"No matter what you do, you must ensure your own safety first."

Xie Fengnan wouldn't deliberately try to steer them towards kindness and integrity; such a character has too high a bottom line, and he would only suffer if he did.

"I'll listen to Brother Xie." Xiaoxue listened attentively, as if she had memorized every word Xie Fengnan said.

“Then I’ll listen to my wife,” Xiao Xi said seriously.

Xie Fengnan laughed out loud, "Alright, as long as you behave, no one will have the heart to do anything to you."

Xie Fengnan had some guesses about the preferential treatment Dean Zhang Jianning gave him when he had some free time.

He doesn't believe in the existence of good things without a reason.

This is a subconscious habit.

When others are kind to him, he always unconsciously starts to wonder.

Whether I can accept this kindness, whether I have something he needs, and what price I need to pay in exchange for this kindness.

After thinking it over step by step, it's not hard to guess Dean Zhang's purpose.

As purebreds raised on aptitude pills, Xiaoxue and Xiaoxi's forms are already different from ordinary lions.

Dean Zhang must be very curious about how he trained them, right?

If he cares, he will definitely take care of them.

Xie Fengnan thought for a moment, "You mustn't tell others that you're eating aptitude pills like candy."

"I know, Brother Xie. Isn't this a case where someone is innocent, but becomes guilty because they are pregnant with a jade disc?"

Xiaoxue has survived in the secret realm for so many more years than Xiaoxi, and has her own understanding of the principle that "possessing a treasure invites trouble."

Xie Fengnan chuckled again, "That's roughly the idea."

The person and the two beasts played around for a while longer.

Xie Fengnan returned to his room to prepare for his trip to the Imperial First Military Academy.

Okay, let's pack our luggage and pick out some essential items.

As for the military academy life plan, there is none.

It's likely that Xu Dingguo and Mei Rushuang had already made arrangements for him.