The dim and soft lamp light, soft and clean blue thin quilt, Xiao Ting's beautiful body wrapped in the thin quilt, her two long legs glistening with a soft snowy glow.

Xiao Ting held a long purple-black jade cigarette holder, from which a wisp of faint smoke rose.

The tobacco, origin unknown, emitted a slightly spicy aroma, complex and long-lasting.

Gao Xuan said to the pensive Xiao Ting, "You look like you're smoking a post-coital cigarette, reflecting on gains and losses…"

Xiao Ting chuckled, "This is Purple Dragon Star's Cloud Light Smoke, it burns completely leaving no ash, a top-grade tobacco. It also has benefits for calming the mind and gathering Source Power. I tried it a few times and found it nice, so it became a habit."

She handed it to Gao Xuan, "Have a taste."

Gao Xuan took a puff, and the smoke converted into Source Power in his throat, indeed beneficial to the body.

However, this tobacco is actually very potent. A single puff could intoxicate an ordinary person. Smoking more could drown someone in Source Power intoxication.

Gao Xuan handed the cigarette holder back to Xiao Ting, "You smoke like a boss."

Xiao Ting is also quite beautiful, but she always gives off a gentle and fragile vibe.

In fact, Xiao Ting's body was long and well-proportioned, extremely well-endowed. Moreover, her endurance and explosiveness were first-rate. She might even be stronger than Xiao Wan by a margin.

If gauging actual cultivation, Gao Xuan would bet Xiao Ting is stronger than Xiao Changsheng. Her mind is also more profound.

Such a woman may not even leave a place for you in her heart, even after being together.

Many men have the illusion that engaging in a relationship establishes a special bond.

In reality, many women don't care about that. They might not even remember who you are. Of course, many men are the same.

Gao Xuan is well aware of this.

However, its significance remains just so. There is no situation where one encounter determines affection.

Xiao Ting didn't know what Gao Xuan was thinking, she just felt the atmosphere was nice.

She said with a smile, "What's wrong with being a boss? It's just because I look too gentle, always making people think I'm easy to bully."

A faint blue smoke swirled around Xiao Ting, her shoulder-length hair flowing down, holding the cigarette looking both wanton and seductive, adding depths of somberness and danger to her once gentle aura.

Gao Xuan lifted Xiao Ting's chin, "Being the boss is good."

He said as he pinned Xiao Ting down, she laughed coquettishly, "You rogue, trying to kill the boss and rise to the top…"

She cuddled Gao Xuan's arm, her eyes filled with charm, "I surrender, you're the boss, spare me."

"Surrender and no harm will come."

Gao Xuan was smug, finally having this woman yield and plead for mercy.

Xiao Ting giggled, cuddling Gao Xuan's neck. She whispered softly in his ear, "Saying you're my first man, I wonder if you believe it?"

"I believe."

Gao Xuan wasn't marrying, so he wasn't concerned about these things. But since Xiao Ting said it, he naturally cooperated.

No matter how the relationship would be later, the tenderness of this moment was genuine.

Being in it, to seriously ponder these things would be too dull.

Xiao Ting, however, was slightly dissatisfied. She snorted coquettishly, "You agreed too quickly. I didn't tell you this to make you marry me. Just to tell you I'm not casual."

"I'm not casual either."

Gao Xuan gently stroked Xiao Ting's smooth back, "It's all because Sister Ting is too charming. Uncontrollably…"

"Hmm hmm…"

Though rationally knowing Gao Xuan was just bluffing, the words were pleasant to Xiao Ting's ears, making her happy.

Xiao Ting softly stroked Gao Xuan's incomparably handsome face, liking him more as she watched. * (*) hosts the original.

For a fleeting moment, she even thought of living out her days with Gao Xuan.

But she quickly calmed herself, realizing that no matter how joyful and sweet the relationship is, it can't last long.

Love must rely on the other person to sustain, and is thus unreliable.

By contrast, power and strength are the most dependable. Born with good cards, one must go all in.

Being a little woman following a man, what's the point?

Besides, Gao Xuan isn't the faithful type. Being with him, it wouldn't be long before he'd get tired first.

Being together in such a forced manner would be incredibly dull.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ting's passionate heart gradually calmed.

She told Gao Xuan, "Ah Xuan, the Blood Dragon Sword Assembly is extremely dangerous, you must not be careless.

The Blood Dragon Sword Assembly is held in the Blood Dragon Cave, with hundreds of swordsmen venturing inside. Whoever occupies the Blood Dragon Cave altar in the end is the winner.

I reviewed the records of previous Blood Dragon Sword Assemblies; there may be truly unknown lifeforms in the Blood Dragon Cave, you must try to use Marvels sparingly…"

Xiao Ting calmed down, no longer interested in sweet talk. While they were close, she could explain the Blood Dragon Sword Assembly to Gao Xuan, at least he would listen.

Gao Xuan wasn't much interested in this; he said, "The starway is long, we've got plenty of time to discuss this."

This third-level space cruiser, after performing a space jump through a space node, directly jumped to the Purple Dragon Star Realm.

This space node is only tens of millions of kilometers from Purple Dragon Star.

A few days later, the cruiser smoothly arrived at Purple Dragon Star.

Looking down from space, the surface of Purple Dragon Star indeed showed a distinct purple. Additionally, there were large snake-shaped protrusions on the planet's surface, resembling enormous purple snakes lying there.

"The environment of Purple Dragon Star is very special, even the air appears purple, including the soil and plants, most are purple. Even the oceans are purple.

The massive protrusions are vast mountain ranges, stretching for tens of thousands of kilometers, with main peaks reaching ten to twenty thousand meters high..."

Xiao Ting, dressed in military uniform, spoke with the same gentle and kind tone, yet her demeanor naturally carried a polite aloofness.

It was usually him treating women this way, but being treated like this by a woman was a first.

Gao Xuan felt it was quite good this way, separating business from personal matters.

However, the fact that Xiao Ting showed no attachment still bothered him a bit.

He harbored a bit of resentment in his heart: Such a supremely handsome God of Appearance like me, yet I was played and discarded by a woman...

Xiao Ting seemed to sense Gao Xuan's resentment; she adjusted his collar and softly said, "This is the army, we need to be mature."

Gao Xuan couldn't help but laugh: "You make me sound so childish, it doesn't feel great to hear."

"Purple Dragon Star doesn't have a space port, only a massive military shipyard."

Xiao Ting didn't dwell on the detail, she introduced to Gao Xuan: "Because of Purple Dragon Star's special environment, our Space Fleet has stationed seven military bases on Purple Dragon Star.

The Chief Commander of the Defense Army stationed there is my Uncle Qi, Xiao Yan. He's rather stern and doesn't like flamboyant people. Be more proper."

Gao Xuan replied irritably, "An old man, how could I not be proper to him..."

"Alright, alright, I love you the most, be good."

Xiao Ting seemed to feel victorious, speaking with a teasing tone.

Gao Xuan felt a bit helpless, Xiao Ting was pleased with herself, leaving him with nothing more to explain.

When the flying ship landed, Xiao Ting took Gao Xuan by flying car to the Defense Army Headquarters.

The headquarters was pyramid-shaped, with a somber iron-black exterior. Just by looking, it gave a feeling of immense solidity and exceptional toughness.

Gao Xuan quite admired this style. As a military site, it should indeed be solemn and heavy.

"The core of this building is a mothership shaped like a golden shield. If necessary, it can leave the planet."

Xiao Ting explained, "The outer wall is a Level 10 protective wall of the highest security level in the Twelve Star Domain. Even if a million-ton nuclear bomb explodes outside, it can't directly destroy the building."

"Sounds quite exaggerated," Gao Xuan marveled.

Xiao Ting earnestly said, "You don't understand Purple Dragon Star. This planet is wild and chaotic. Anything can happen."

Gao Xuan was just playing along. In his past life, he had seen all kinds of scenarios.

However, at this point in time, the tense situation of Purple Dragon Star was indeed a bit exaggerated.

After the flying car passed through numerous checks, it entered the pyramid's internal parking lot. The two of them then underwent numerous inspections before arriving at the top-level Commander's office.

The office was extremely spacious, around five to six thousand square meters.

In the huge office, there was only a set of office desk and chair. Aside from that, there were no other furnishings.

The entire space felt exceptionally empty, requiring at least two hundred steps from the entrance to the Commander's desk.

With such a long distance, and the surroundings empty and without any cover or furnishings, every person entering would naturally face Xiao Yan's scrutiny with every step. It would naturally instill a sense of awe.

Moreover, the empty design should be for security. With nothing around, causing trouble would be difficult. Even for an assassin, successfully getting close to Xiao Yan would be a challenge.

Xiao Ting led Gao Xuan to the desk, well, fifteen meters away from the desk.

"Commander, Xiao Ting reporting in."

Xiao Ting saluted in a standard military manner before introducing Gao Xuan: "This is Gao Xuan, a Level 5 member of the Xiao Swordsmanship Association, and a Tenth-level Swordsman. I recommend him to represent us in the Blood Dragon Sword Assembly."

Xiao Yan was a middle-aged man with a stern expression, his face like carved rock, tough and profound.

He looked Gao Xuan up and down, "I approve."

He paused and added, "Grant him the temporary rank of major, a set of Iron Dragon Battle Armor."

"Yes."

Xiao Ting was very pleased. Her Uncle Qi wasn't easy to talk to. This time, he must have watched Gao Xuan's battle videos in advance to be so straightforward.

Xiao Ting led Gao Xuan out of the office, happily telling him, "Although the rank of major is temporary, it's quite useful. Uncle Qi granting you such a high rank shows he values you greatly. The Iron Dragon Battle Armor is also the best standard equipment at headquarters..."

With Xiao Yan's authorization, Xiao Ting took Gao Xuan to the equipment department to collect his gear.

This included the Iron Dragon Battle Armor, a pistol, a first-aid kit, military rations, and other supplies. It was quite a large haul.

Xiao Ting had her own room at headquarters. She brought Gao Xuan there and carefully instructed him on how to use various items.

All the other items were simple, except for this set of Iron Dragon Battle Armor, which looked like a formal military uniform, crisp and stylish. However, it was actually the highest-tech product of the Twelve Star Domain military.

In terms of defense and combat assistance capabilities, it was only second to exoskeleton armor.

This set of gear was also extremely expensive, with each set costing at least tens of millions. Even now, it was still specialized equipment used by a few elite individuals.

The two stayed in the room for another two days until the time came, and Xiao Ting led Gao Xuan to the meeting point.

The military was sending five swordsmen to the competition. When Xiao Ting and Gao Xuan arrived at the hall, the others were already present.

As soon as Xiao Ting and Gao Xuan entered, they immediately attracted everyone's attention. No way around it, Gao Xuan was simply too dazzling.

Everyone was dumbfounded for several seconds before snapping back to reality.

A young man couldn't help saying to Xiao Ting, "Xiao Ting, you've got some nerve, bringing such a pretty boy!"

He laughed and said, "If this were a movie, he'd definitely be the main character! Too bad, this is the Blood Dragon Sword Assembly. You've got quite the heart, sending your pet pretty boy to his death..."

Upon hearing this, everyone else showed mocking smiles.

The Xiao Family had considerable influence in the military, but they also faced numerous competitors.

Everyone present had a competitive relationship with Xiao Ting. No one would hold back from attacking Xiao Ting if they had the chance.