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Since Shangguan Wangyu led the Fleet into disappearance, a series of unfavorable news began to circulate, pointing toward a distressing location that left the entire Hurricane Army in a state of anxiety.
However, there was no way to confirm the accuracy of these reports in the short term, even though they were nearly certain. The Hurricane Army could not attempt a long-distance Spatial Leap, as failure could result in drifting through Interstellar Space or turbulence, making it impossible to return.
Thus, Jufeng had no choice but to order the United Forces to closely pursue the Suihuan Army, while he himself rushed toward Earth.
Along the way, various pieces of news poured into the Command Ship of the Hurricane Army, like snowflakes from all directions, alleviating some doubts but leaving a heavy weight in their hearts.
The Fleet led by Shangguan Wangyu had arrived at Earth, where a materials transport ship encountered them and was struck from afar by their Fleet, yet managed to survive.
Soon after, news spread from Earth that it had been taken hostage by Shangguan Wangyu's Fleet.
Later, Shangguan Wangyu announced to the United Forces and Zhan Xingzi that the situation needed to be renegotiated. If negotiations did not go well and the opposing side launched an attack, they would destroy Earth and take everyone down with them.
Jufeng was extremely far from Earth; even with rapid progress, he could not catch up with Shangguan Wangyu's forces. Therefore, during his journey, he made a stop in the Large Magellanic Cloud to meet with the arriving Zhan Xingzi—the new ruler of the Large Magellanic Cloud.
The current cosmic situation was tumultuous and unpredictable. If one were to analyze it in detail, it could be described as a tripartite balance of power. Although Jufeng and Zhan Xingzi had once been allies, wasn't it true that the person who stabbed Liu Bei in the back was none other than Sun Quan, who had once helped create the myth of the Battle of Red Cliffs?
The two Battleships slowly approached as Jufeng and Zhan Xingzi met once again.
"It hasn't been long since we last met, yet your status has changed so drastically. I hardly dare to speak loudly to you; otherwise, our Magellan Star System might suffer from war again!"
There was something intriguing about Jufeng's words. Zhan Xingzi raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at him with some displeasure.
"Are you questioning my character?"
Hearing the strange tone from Zhan Xingzi, Jufeng let out a cold laugh and replied, "You acted so swiftly; if you truly considered us allies, wouldn't it have been best to inform us beforehand?"
Zhan Xingzi did not respond directly to Jufeng's words but instead said, "First, we need to resolve the issues on Earth; only then will we have the chance to sit down and talk properly."
"I still have many things left to do in the Large Magellanic Cloud. You go ahead with the Earth matters. I hope you can trust people a little. I can't make any promises; it's up to you to decide."
With that, Zhan Xingzi turned and walked away, bringing their conversation to an end.
Jufeng watched Zhan Xingzi's retreating figure and said to Liu Xing behind him, "Star, take Chuyang back to Near Earth Star and tell Ganwen not to worry about Zhan Xingzi."
After a pause, Jufeng added, "At least until we defeat Shangguan Wangyu, there shouldn't be any problems."
At this moment, the Battleship was already very close to the Star System where Earth was located. After sending Liu Xing off, Jufeng continued forward with the Battleship, leaving the Large Magellanic Cloud behind.
Alone in the cabin, gazing at the starry sky, Jufeng thought about Earth and home, and suddenly found himself shedding tears without realizing it.
It had been a long time since he had felt the sensation of loss. Back then, although he was anxious about Chuyang, his life was not in danger; he just needed to wait for the right moment to rescue.
However, now the situation was different. Earth was in Shangguan Wangyu's hands—someone who no longer had emotions or attachments—and anything could happen.
Jufeng once again experienced the feeling of impending loss.
It was an unpleasant sensation.
...
"Jia'er, do you remember when we first met? Actually, the moment you opened the door, I fell in love with you."
"Long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her pure face bore no blemishes. The moment I saw you, my heart raced, and I couldn't even dare to look at you for long."
"Fortunately, those five foolish thieves showed up just in time, providing me with a way to ease my embarrassment. I could have chosen a more prudent approach to deal with them, but I acted deliberately cool to appear more impressive."
"When I left, it was because I wanted to talk to you more that I coldly explained so much."
"Later, we ran into each other at the hospital. You sought me out, but I turned you down. It wasn't that I didn't want to; I simply thought you were above me and only approached me out of pity."
"I was so foolish back then. Thankfully, Jia'er never gave up on me."
"Eventually, I sensed a hint of affection from Jia'er, but I was shy. I had never been in love before and had never felt this way about a girl; I had no idea how to respond."
"I could only do my best to protect Jia'er, even if it meant getting hurt. I wanted to use all my strength to watch over her."
"But now..."
A thick blanket of dark clouds covered the sky, turning the blue into gray. Raindrops continued to fall relentlessly, growing heavier and more intense.
Jufeng's hair hung limply over his forehead, his face drenched.
It was hard to tell whether it was tears or rain.
The wind picked up, tousling his hair and chilling his heart.
The clouds loomed lower and lower, and the world grew darker.
"Jia'er, do you remember our first kiss by the lake at Huan City University? It was there that I placed the token my mother left me onto your hand."
Jufeng extended his hand, revealing a key-shaped ornament that shimmered with a cold light in the rain.
That was a keepsake from Jufeng's mother, meant for her future daughter-in-law.
Now, Lu Qijia had passed it on to her future daughter-in-law.
Time flowed on, and nothing could be held onto.
"Jia'er, don't worry. I will raise our child well. Although it's a boy, he looks just like you, very beautiful."
"I believe when he grows up, he will definitely be a handsome young man and will find you a lovely and talented daughter-in-law."
"I will tell him that his mother loves him very much, and that his name was given to him by her personally."
Jufeng pressed his head against the tombstone, a blissful smile gracing his face beneath the curtain of rain.
This scene felt so familiar; countless nights, Vera had nestled in Jufeng's embrace just like this.
Yet all of that was in the past; those memories could only be sought after in recollection, no longer carrying the essence of what once was.
The tombstone felt so cold, just like Jufeng's heart at that moment.
"But Jia'er, how am I supposed to go on without you by my side? How am I supposed to face Yin Mo and tomorrow?"
"I am really scared, scared that I won't be able to hold on alone."
"Jia'er, why are you leaving me? Why are you abandoning us, father and son..."
Tears mixed with rain slid down the gravestone in two lines.
...
Jufeng had lost before, so now he was determined not to lose again, no matter what.
"Jia'er, don't worry. I won't allow anyone to disturb our family!"
(To be continued)
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