62: Chapter 62 Absence Makes the Heart Blossom

"Alright."

The hatch closed slowly, and just as the Starry Sky Group personnel specialist was about to issue the command,

Bai Shiwei suddenly said, "Wait a moment."

"Excuse me, could I bring someone along?" Bai Shiwei asked, blushing slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Just a moment ago, she had received a message from her mother, Xu Xue, saying that her father was also about to set off for Origin Star to adventure.

Since her arranged marriage with Fang Zhuo, she had successfully awakened her Martial Aspect, and her family's attitude had improved significantly.

Over the past half-month, her father, Bai Qiming, had given her over 3 million successively, which was almost equivalent to a year's worth of living expenses all at once.

It seemed his financial pressure was quite high; otherwise, he wouldn't be setting off for Origin Star so soon.

"A ticket costs over a hundred thousand; it would be good if I could help him save some..." Thinking this, Bai Shiwei looked at the Starry Sky Group's female personnel specialist with some trepidation.

"Of course, Miss Bai."

The young woman smiled eagerly and agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Fang Zhuo was an S-Class Genius who had signed the highest-level customized contract.

She was desperate for Bai Shiwei to make more requests so she could use the opportunity to build a good relationship.

"Thank you, sorry for the trouble."

Bai Shiwei said happily, immediately sending a message to Xu Xue to have her father, Bai Qiming, wait outside the residential complex.

Chaoyang Residential Complex, the Bai family home.

"Why did you tell our daughter about this now? It's not like I haven't been to Origin Star before; I know the ropes!"

Bai Qiming glared at his wife; women were such gossips.

"Shi Wei said Fang Zhuo arranged for a Starry Sky Group exclusive aircraft to pick her up and can take you along. What's the big deal? Saving the cost of a ticket is enough for you to hunt how many Level 30 exotic beasts?"

Xu Xue glared back, tit-for-tat with Bai Qiming.

Upon hearing this, Bai Qiming fell silent. He knew this better than anyone; earning money as an Advanced Martial Artist on Origin Star wasn't that easy.

If he could really save on the ticket, that would naturally be great.

"The point is, the Starry Sky Group personnel are coming because of Fang Zhuo. Does our daughter have the influence to order them around?"

Bai Qiming felt insecure. Facing the Starry Sky Martial Artist Group, even though he was a seasoned Advanced Martial Artist who had been through many battles, he felt inferior.

Xu Xue felt anxious upon hearing this, but just then, she looked at her vibrating phone and immediately beamed with joy: "Let's go, let's go! Grab your luggage and go downstairs to wait!"

Outside the residential complex.

Bai Qiming had changed into a combat suit and was carrying a large leather suitcase, standing there uneasily. Xu Xue accompanied him, unable to stop smiling.

"Old Bai, going to Origin Star again this month?"

"You're really pushing yourself!"

A lean, middle-aged man laughed. He was the neighbor next door to the Bai family and also an Advanced Martial Artist.

Glancing at Xu Xue, who was smiling happily, he couldn't help but wonder: her husband was going to Origin Star to risk his life, what was there for this woman to be happy about?

Just then, a humming sound arrived. The Starry Sky Group's exclusive aircraft approached from the distance, wove its way to the airspace above the residential complex entrance, and then slowly descended and hovered.

"A Starry Sky Group aircraft?"

The lean Advanced Martial Artist was stunned. Which family in the complex had produced a top genius that signed a contract with the Starry Sky Group?

"Dad, hurry!"

The hatch opened, and Bai Shiwei appeared, standing by the door and calling down.

Afraid of wasting time, Bai Qiming exchanged a look with Xu Xue and immediately leapt onto the aircraft.

The aircraft, engraved with the two large characters for 'Starry Sky', vanished into the air in an instant.

"Did your Bai Shiwei sign a genius contract with the Starry Sky Group?" The lean man looked at Xu Xue, who was still looking up at the sky by the roadside, and understood why she had been smiling the whole time.

"No, my son-in-law signed it." Xu Xue retracted her gaze and added with a smile: "An s-rank contract. This son-in-law is sensible; he didn't forget to take care of his family now that he's successful."

"My old man was going to buy his own ticket to Origin Star, but he insisted that the Starry Sky Group send an aircraft to pick him up."

"..." The lean Advanced Martial Artist's mouth twitched. He didn't want to engage with Xu Xue anymore; he wasn't stupid and could tell she was bragging.

Some bullshit about specifically picking up Bai Qiming; it was clearly to pick up Bai Shiwei, with Bai Qiming just being taken along for the ride.

But then again, the Bai family really was lucky. That young girl, Bai Shiwei, had found a good man.

A Starry Sky Group s-rank genius contract—you might not even get one in the entire Guangbei Province in a year!

The lean Advanced Martial Artist, thinking of something, felt a stir in his heart and asked: "Is your son-in-law a local?"

"Yes."

"Fang Zhuo?"

Xu Xue asked in surprise: "You know him?"

"Who in our Jinhe City Advanced Martial Artist circle doesn't know him?" The lean Advanced Martial Artist laughed. Recently, the killing of Ding Shixun had caused a huge stir in Jinhe City.

If it was Fang Zhuo, it might not necessarily be a good thing for the Bai family's daughter.

With Ding Nan, that Transcendent Martial Artist, around, it remained to be seen whether Fang Zhuo could survive. He had heard of the rules set by Fang Jinhua.

Life Levels within the same major realm, and not exceeding 5 levels... Honestly, he favored the Ding Family.

Starry Sky Base City.

In front of the Starry Sky headquarters building, Fang Zhuo came out right on time, watching the gradually sharpening image of the aircraft as it finally hovered over the lawn.

The hatch opened.

Bai Shiwei's elegant figure emerged. After landing, her eyes darted around, and she instantly spotted Fang Zhuo.

"Husband!"

"What is it, did you miss me?" Fang Zhuo asked with a chuckle, holding the woman who had thrown herself into his arms.

"No, I didn't! I just wanted to practice martial arts! You said that after reaching Advanced Martial Artist, you could help remove the effects of the blood explosion pill."

Bai Shiwei bit her lip. Although she said that, she was holding Fang Zhuo tightly, with no intention of letting go.

Until a soft cough sounded from the side.

"Shi Wei, Fang Zhuo, thank you both for this time. I'll be off now; you two focus on your cultivation." Bai Qiming said, preparing to leave with his suitcase.

He had come to Origin Star to go to the Wilderness Area to hunt exotic beasts for money.

"Alright." Bai Shiwei let go, her face slightly flushed, and looked at her father: "Take care of yourself, don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's fine if you give me less for living expenses."

Since the last time her father hosted a dinner, invited Fang Zhuo's family, and even gave gifts to Fang Zhuo's father.

Bai Shiwei didn't feel as much resistance toward Bai Qiming in her heart.

"Mm, don't worry."

Bai Qiming smiled and didn't say much more.

Seeing this, Bai Shiwei frowned and said: "If you have any difficulties, you can come to us at any time."

"Alright, I will." Bai Qiming didn't take it to heart. He understood what his daughter meant—if there were difficulties, he could look for Fang Zhuo.

The so-called "looking for us" was just to keep him from feeling alienated.

His daughter still underestimated him, or perhaps overestimated Fang Zhuo.

He was a Level 37 Advanced Martial Artist. While he would inevitably be surpassed in the future, for now, his combat power was not weak at all. He could beat ten Fang Zhuos with one hand; how could Fang Zhuo possibly help him?

Perhaps Fang Zhuo could call upon experts, but Bai Qiming didn't want Fang Zhuo to owe that kind of favor.

Starry Sky Group building.

On the 25th floor, in Fang Zhuo's residence.

Bai Shiwei kicked off her shoes and walked around the room with her bare, fair feet, clicking her tongue in wonder: "Husband, your Starry Sky Group is too extravagant!"

"The employee dormitory is actually a luxury flat!"

"It's not bad." Fang Zhuo smiled: "This room, and every floor, are actually larger than they appear."

He explained the history of the Starry Sky Group founder, Chairman Song Shou, and his battle with the Exotic Beast Emperor to Bai Shiwei.

Bai Shiwei's beautiful eyes widened: "There's such a history? No wonder I kept feeling like I was walking further and further when I entered the building..."

"Oh right, husband, there's something I haven't told you yet. At school, I ran into a really annoying guy—the one we saw that day when we climbed Feilai Peak."

Bai Shiwei chattered away, spilling the story like beans pouring out of a bag.

Upon hearing that Bai Shiwei had beaten someone up, Fang Zhuo couldn't help but laugh. However, he had to admit, he found Bai Shiwei's handling of the situation quite satisfying.

As the young couple chatted, their bodies began to heat up.

After being separated for a few days, Bai Shiwei became exceptionally proactive, clinging to Fang Zhuo in the living room sofa, by the window, and in the bathroom, demanding affection for a long time.

"Husband~ are you still okay...? It's time to help me remove the effects of the blood explosion pill." Bai Shiwei asked after the fact, her face flushed, her voice soft and delicate.