In the banquet hall, aside from the main members of the royal family who had already left, the other guests had not yet departed. As soon as the commotion from Lan Luohai’s side erupted, many gazes converged, landing on the few of them.

Lan Luohai’s anger was almost palpable. Shi Jingxian thought for a moment and glanced over at Yuan Xiao. He didn’t say anything, and it was as if he had been scalded, quickly retracting his gaze.

These small movements weren’t very pronounced, but to the onlookers who were paying attention, it was clear that Ji Xuanran was too afraid of Yuan Xiao to respond. 

In fact, even without words, it was obvious who the source of the injuries was. The physique of a pharmacist leaned more towards that of a supernatural being, making it difficult for ordinary people to inflict substantial harm on them. Especially now, with the obvious supernatural aura still lingering on Ji Xuanran’s arm, it was clear that there couldn’t be a second suspect.

Lan Luohai glanced at the bowed head of Shi Jingxian and then looked up at Yuan Xiao. His expression was devoid of emotion: “Mr. Yuan, as a national marshal, is this how you treat a high-level pharmacist?”

Yuan Xiao felt uncomfortable hearing this, but in the face of Lan Luohai, he still softened his tone. “Your Highness, he is my partner; this is our private matter.” 

After saying that, he called out to Shi Jingxian in a warning tone: “Xuanran, come here.” Yuan Xiao believed this was a family matter that others had no right to interfere with. Little did he know, the onlookers around them didn’t think so at all.

How could a marshal be so ruthless to a high-level pharmacist who provided him with potions? What kind of method had this marshal used to reach his current position? Just thinking about it sent chills down their spines.

But what left everyone most baffled was Ji Xuanran’s reaction. They had all witnessed the fresh scars on Ji Xuanran’s arm, yet upon hearing Yuan Xiao speak, Ji Xuanran, who had been looking down, flinched slightly and actually started to walk toward Yuan Xiao.

What kind of treatment had he endured to be so afraid that he didn’t dare to disobey? 

Lan Luohai stepped forward, blocking Ji Xuanran’s path. “Mr. Yuan, regardless of your relationship, Ji the Pharmacist’s injuries need to be treated.” 

Yuan Xiao was growing impatient; the repeated accusations were fueling his anger. If it weren’t for Lan Luohai, he would have made the other party pay the price long ago. “He’s a pharmacist himself; does he really need someone else to treat him?” 

One-third of the guests present were pharmacists, and upon hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, they nearly laughed in anger. What, should pharmacists just wait to die after being injured? 

“Make way, make way! The Pharmacists’ Association is here!” 

A few serious-looking pharmacists stepped out from the crowd, with the leader being Des. “I am the vice president of the Pharmacists’ Association, Des,” he said succinctly. “Who is the injured pharmacist? We need to check.” 

Des and his team were well-prepared; they immediately took out a crystal meter used to measure injuries. They pressed the probe against the wound, and soon, the crystal meter automatically reported the results— 

“Residual supernatural energy exceeds 20%, classified as low-level danger, cannot be treated with potions directly. Warning! May cause lasting harm.” 

After reporting this, the crystal meter also displayed the information of the assailant based on the supernatural aura. 

[Wind-type high-level supernatural being, suspect list candidates: Yuan Xiao, Wind-type level 8, citizen of Country A; Qita Ren, Wind-type…] 

The suspect list provided a total of three names, and the other two were not from Country A or the core countries, making the result clear as day. 

After the crystal meter announced the results, Des directly addressed Shi Jingxian: “The low-risk level injury has exceeded personal protection rights. The Pharmacists’ Association will seek justice for the injured pharmacist according to the law. Do you have any blood relation or legal relationship with the assailant?” 

This was a routine inquiry, also meant for the other attendees to hear. So even though Des knew the situation, he would still ask again. 

Shi Jingxian replied softly, “He is my legal partner.” 

Des nodded, his tone serious and businesslike. “According to the legal provisions, the resulting injury exceeding personal protection rights will forcibly dissolve your marital relationship. The assailant must compensate the injured pharmacist according to the law and will be restricted from purchasing potions.” 

“For six months, the Pharmacists’ Association and its affiliated shops will not provide any potions to the assailant.” 

Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiao could not possibly agree. He didn’t take Des’s words seriously at all: “Xuanran and I are citizens of Country A; the laws of the core countries do not apply to us.” 

Des’s tone remained unperturbed: “The Pharmacists’ Association is responsible for protecting all pharmacists across the continent, and the regulations issued apply to all areas that have signed contracts.” 

Yuan Xiao sneered: “Say what you want; I won’t sign the divorce agreement.” 

“Article 17 of the Continental Pharmacists’ Rights Protection Regulations states that a forcibly dissolved marital relationship does not require both parties to sign; the judgment will take effect immediately after execution,” Des stated. 

“The injury level measurement results have already been sent back to the headquarters, and now, the judgment has been made.” 

What he said was indeed true, as Shi Jingxian clearly heard the notification sound. 

[Beep—Task repair progress, 31%] 

Ji Xuanran was completely free again. 

Having been humiliated time and again, Yuan Xiao, who was not one to back down, finally couldn’t hold back and released his supernatural pressure. 

Des frowned. 

However, before this high-level pressure could harm him, it was intercepted by another barrier that appeared out of nowhere. 

Lan Luohai’s voice was cold: “Mr. Yuan, are you planning to go on a killing spree in the royal palace of the core country?” 

The supernatural powers of the two formed a standoff in the air, yet Yuan Xiao did not retract his pressure. 

“Your Highness, you know why I came to the core country.” He said slowly, “You’re going to speak to me coldly over such a trivial matter?” 

Yuan Xiao’s gaze fell on Ji Xuanran behind Lan Luohai, his expression growing darker. “Let Ji Xuanran come over; we will resolve this ourselves.” 

Lan Luohai remained unmoved. 

Yuan Xiao was furious. He simply couldn’t understand why Lan Luohai was protecting Ji Xuanran so fiercely. It was all because of that damned Ji Xuanran! 

Yuan Xiao shouted angrily: “Ji Xuanran! Come here!” 

Along with the furious shout came a supernatural pressure aimed solely at Ji Xuanran—an eighth-level supernatural being’s pressure could even kill someone on the spot, and as a pharmacist, Ji Xuanran absolutely could not resist Yuan Xiao’s command under such a threat. 

Lan Luohai’s eyes narrowed. 

Shi Jingxian hadn’t yet felt that intense threat when he heard gasps from around him. 

—The two in front were actually about to come to blows. 

Yuan Xiao was an eighth-level wind-type supernatural being, and across the entire continent, there were hardly a few supernatural beings of the same level as him. Seeing Lan Luohai make a move, Yuan Xiao was not worried at all; he even revealed a bloodthirsty smile, his gaze on Lan Luohai like that of a predator eyeing its prey. 

He raised a hand, and the empty air suddenly condensed into a fierce wind, the raging gale wrapping around him like invisible chains, rushing toward Lan Luohai in the blink of an eye. 

Most of the guests around were supernatural beings, and they could naturally see Yuan Xiao’s formidable strength. To be honest, the reputation of an eighth-level supernatural being was well-deserved, even more impressive than they had imagined. The way he directly manipulated the air was unprecedented, and upon reflection, it was enough to instill fear. 

Air was everywhere, inexhaustible; what way could they use to resist Yuan Xiao? 

They simply couldn’t imagine what the outcome would be if they faced Yuan Xiao. 

However, what was even more unexpected was Lan Luohai’s reaction. 

Four fierce winds wrapped around him, and in an instant, they entangled his limbs, trying to bind him tightly. Confident of victory, Yuan Xiao moved in closer, reaching out to wrap his arms around Lan Luohai’s waist, intending to carry him away, who would soon be unable to move. 

The result… 

“Swish, swish, swish, swish,” the sound of slicing air rang out, sharp water blades severed the four wind chains, and the force remained undiminished, flying straight toward Yuan Xiao! 

“…” 

The crowd fell silent. 

While it was indeed necessary to acknowledge Yuan Xiao’s strength, compared to Lan Luohai’s calm counterattack, Yuan Xiao’s hurried evasion was simply… 

Lacking any grace. 

Shi Jingxian, who was watching this scene of a failed tease being turned against him, also felt speechless. 

[Beep—Task repair progress, 35%] 

… He just knew it. 

Yuan Xiao really didn’t care about losing face and was actively seeking a fight. 

After the counterattack, Lan Luohai no longer fell behind; he almost pressed Yuan Xiao down the entire way, whether in close combat or ranged attacks, leaving Yuan Xiao with no chance to fight back. 

In a disadvantageous position, Yuan Xiao was also provoked into obvious anger, yet every time he tried to counterattack, he was ruthlessly beaten down by Lan Luohai, even smashing a table in the process. At first, Yuan Xiao wanted to show some mercy, but he didn’t expect that despite giving it his all, he couldn’t turn the tide. 

How could this be? Lan Luohai had only just broken through to level eight less than a month ago! 

The guests present were equally astonished; although they knew Lan Luohai’s supernatural abilities were formidable and his usual aura was particularly fierce, no one had expected him to be this strong. 

What was most shocking was that while Lan Luohai was fighting, he was also controlling the supernatural energy of both of them, preventing any leaked energy from harming others. In this situation where he was multitasking, he still maintained a visibly advantageous position. 

Yuan Xiao was already an eighth-level supernatural being; could it be that this prince… 

High-level supernatural battles were rare to witness, and everyone had different thoughts, yet they couldn’t bear to blink. 

The banquet hall was in chaos, and it wasn’t until the queen, who had heard the news, returned that the two were finally stopped. 

“What’s going on here!” 

Seeing Yuan Xiao, who was exhausted to the point of barely standing, the queen frowned, her kind expression turning serious. “Luohai, how could you treat a guest like this? You’re already so grown up, yet you still don’t understand? Someone, take the prince down and lock him in the confinement room for reflection!” 

Seeing the queen genuinely angry, the other guests felt it was best to leave and quickly exited the banquet hall. 

Shi Jingxian, who had not been noticed by the queen, heard the conversation between the queen and Yuan Xiao from a distance. 

The queen seemed to apologize on behalf of Lan Luohai and Yuan Xiao, and Yuan Xiao’s exhaustion had eased considerably. He said, “It’s fine, just a little friction.” 

The queen looked worried: “The eradication of the裂齿果 still relies on you. I hope you won’t mind Luohai’s rudeness just now.” 

Yuan Xiao replied, “I will do my best. If the queen is worried about my relationship with His Highness, why not let him come down and talk with me? We can also resolve these little unpleasantness.” 

The queen hesitated: “This is bad; I just ordered him to be confined. Once the confinement room is locked, it cannot be opened for three days, and now he can’t come out…” 

As Shi Jingxian was listening, he saw Des coming to find him. 

Along with the departing crowd, Des took Shi Jingxian away from the banquet hall. 

They didn’t return to the hotel where Shi Jingxian had stayed last night but went to another slightly secluded place. Shi Jingxian was arranged to stay in a pointed castle, which was fully furnished with food and had a cozy setup. 

After settling him in, Des planned to leave. Shi Jingxian couldn’t help but ask one more question: “What about His Highness?” 

Des reassured him: “It’s fine, you don’t need to worry; His Highness will be fine.” 

Shi Jingxian hesitated and nodded. 

He naturally knew that Lan Luohai would be fine, but it was still necessary to show concern. 

Before leaving, Des patted Shi Jingxian’s shoulder. “The core country has a lot of rain; today is a rare sunny day. Tonight, there might be beautiful stars to see.” 

He said. “A new beginning; I hope you have sweet dreams.” 

After Des left, Shi Jingxian took care of his dinner, strolled around the castle, and tended to the two-life flower he had secretly absorbed energy from during the fight, then planned to rest. 

The castle was very quiet, and the bed was soft, but when Shi Jingxian closed his eyes, the image of the earring in Lan Luohai’s right ear from today kept flashing before him. 

He tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep. 

However, not long after, Shi Jingxian was awakened by a heavy feeling of pressure. 

When he woke up, he realized he had barely slept for an hour. 

What woke him wasn’t a nightmare—Shi Jingxian never dreamed, whether on his home planet or in different missions. But not dreaming didn’t mean his sleep quality was good; Shi Jingxian had a light sleep, and situations like being awakened by a gloomy feeling, like today, happened from time to time. 

He turned over and sat up, irritably rubbing his hair. 

Ji Xuanran’s hair was soft, and after Shi Jingxian rubbed it vigorously a couple of times, it didn’t even get messy. 

Unable to sleep, Shi Jingxian decided to go out for a walk. 

After dinner, he had briefly explored the castle; the top of the castle had a spacious terrace. Shi Jingxian walked up the stairs to the top floor and pushed the door open to step outside. 

As Des had said, the sky tonight was beautiful. The stars were dazzling, the light points scattered, and the stars flowed down like a brilliant galaxy. 

Shi Jingxian stood in a daze for a while. 

He loved the stars, and being able to roam among them was one of the happiest things since becoming a restorer. 

Moreover, he couldn’t see the starry sky on his home planet; he could only gaze at this wonderful star river when he arrived at the mission planet and took over someone else’s body. 

After standing for a while, Shi Jingxian planned to find a place to sit. He walked toward a nearby bench according to his memory from the day, but as he reached the edge of the terrace, he inadvertently noticed a lit window not far away, with a person standing by it. 

Didn’t Des say there weren’t many people living around here? Shi Jingxian was curious; when he came out at night, that place hadn’t been lit yet, and he hadn’t paid attention at the time. 

He looked closely and realized it was a loft window, and the person standing by the window… 

“Your Highness?” 

Shi Jingxian was slightly surprised. They were not far apart, and their voices could be clearly heard. 

“What are you doing?” 

Lan Luohai also saw him; he waved at Shi Jingxian, but when he spoke, his voice was low, sounding a bit gloomy. 

“I’m in confinement.” 

After saying this, he perked up and asked, “Ji the Pharmacist, did Des arrange for you to stay here? It’s so late; why aren’t you asleep yet?” 

“Yes,” Shi Jingxian replied, “I can’t sleep, so I wanted to come out for a walk.” 

Lan Luohai said, “It’s windy at night; it’s cool here. You should go back early.” 

“It’s fine; I put on a coat.” 

There was a moment of silence on Lan Luohai’s side. 

Then, Shi Jingxian heard him say, “Then, if it’s not cold… can you stay here a little longer?” 

The night was dim, and the starlight couldn’t illuminate his features clearly. Lan Luohai was also backlit, so Shi Jingxian couldn’t see his expression. 

He didn’t know if it was his imagination, but he always felt that when Lan Luohai said this, he seemed a bit… 

Pitiful?