“Little girl, some things can’t be explained clearly with words. You’ll know when the time comes, provided you can enter the Star Origin Library.”

Li Yuan’s gaze was distant, as if piercing through light-years of space, seeing that brilliant hall constructed of laws and will.

Such a riddle.

Alright then.

Mingxi didn’t press for details. Regardless, the Star Origin Bookmark was indeed a good item.

The Star Origin Bookmark couldn't be placed in spatial items, and Mingxi wasn't foolish enough to test whether it could be placed in the Time Realm right in front of Li Yuan.

So she found a safe and reliable place to store the bookmark.

After bidding farewell to Li Yuan, Mingxi didn't stay at school.

Wanling Beast University had just experienced a terrifying attack, and most of the buildings on campus were damaged. Even if construction speed was lightning-fast these days, arranging various miscellaneous things still took time.

Additionally, many students were frightened, so to comfort them, the school granted a week-long holiday.

Mingxi decided to go home to entertain her parents and attend Tide Beast High School's centennial anniversary celebration.

...

Emperor Capital International Airport, VIP lounge.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows was the busy scene of steel giants taking off and landing.

Mingxi sat by the window, resting with her eyes closed.

This time, she didn't use the Grand Elder's private plane to return to Hanning.

Mainly, she would definitely be traveling between the two places frequently in the future, so she couldn’t always trouble the Grand Elder, could she?

Apply for one herself?

(●.●)?

Then she would truly be getting carried away, really thinking of herself as a princess.

So it wasn't necessary.

But facts proved that applying for a private plane was indeed very necessary.

At this moment, Mingxi not only wore a mask but also a baseball cap, its brim covering the cursed black mark on her forehead.

Little Silver Flower was still lounging in her usual spot, a red and blue fur ball curled up on her lap, feigning sleep.

On her right index finger, she wore a flower ring transformed from Emerald Green.

The tranquility of the waiting room was broken by a crude clamor.

“Get out of the way! Are you blind?!”

A young man wearing the latest trendy brands and an exaggerated energy crystal necklace around his neck imperiously directed two bodyguards to push several large alloy boxes, crashing through the crowd.

The boxes were clearly labeled “DANGER! RARE Transcendent creature! Keep Out!”

One of the boxes almost rolled over Mingxi’s foot.

Lan Yue’s ears twitched almost imperceptibly, her ice-blue beast eyes opening a slit, a low, warning purr escaping from deep in her throat.

Mingxi stroked her fur to soothe her, not even lifting her eyelids. She merely retracted her leg as the box was about to roll over, precisely avoiding the wheels under the iron box.

The young man, Chen Shao Chen You'an, noticed this scene.

He glanced sideways at Mingxi, his gaze sweeping over her simple casual clothes and the unremarkable ‘Flame Fox’ on her legs.

A sneer, undisguised, tugged at the corner of his mouth: “Heh, bumpkins are even coming to sit in VIP these days?

And she’s even carrying a trashy Flame Fox. Be careful not to wet your pants when my Thunderfang Tyrannosaurus scares you!”

He deliberately kicked the largest alloy box with his toe. Immediately, a violent dragon roar and heavy thudding erupted from inside the box. The metal walls were dented and deformed, causing surrounding passengers to turn and exclaim in surprise.

Pet transportation in this world was different from her previous life because this world had specialized pet co-sharing planes.

That is, pets (including uncontracted Transcendent creatures) could board the plane with humans and stay in the same cabin on specialized passenger planes.

Of course, Transcendent creatures also needed to purchase corresponding tickets.

Regardless of size or strength.

Once on board, no Beast Tamers were allowed to summon any pets other than those for whom tickets had been purchased.

Otherwise, they would violate various laws and regulations.

Therefore, it was not uncommon for people like the young man to enter the waiting room with a beast cage.

Mingxi didn't even spare the arrogant young man a glance.

Someone who could mistake her Lan Yue for a Flame Fox felt like breathing the same air as him was degrading.

Just then, the boarding announcement sounded at the opportune moment.

Mingxi stood up, picked up her purely decorative backpack, and walked towards the boarding gate.

Lan Yue followed closely behind her, moving her elegant little short legs.

Chen Shao and his bodyguards also pushed their boxes, crowding in, attempting to cut in line.

At the entrance of the boarding bridge, ground staff were meticulously verifying information.

When it was Chen Shao’s turn, he arrogantly threw out a gold-embossed card: “First class, Chen Group, three high-level Transcendent creature special seats, all procedures complete, hurry up!”

The ground staff had encountered too many idiotic customers and did not change their attitude due to the other party's demeanor, handling their procedures very respectfully.

When it was Mingxi’s turn, she calmly presented her identification and the carrying permits and tickets for Lan Yue, Little Silver Flower, and Emerald Green.

“Wait!” Chen Shao suddenly pointed at Mingxi’s backpack, his voice rising, laced with obvious malice.

“There’s a very strong energy fluctuation in her backpack! There’s definitely something wrong. I demand she open ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) her bag for us to inspect!

Who knows if it’s some dangerous contraband? What if it erupts on the plane and threatens my safety? Can you take responsibility?!”

He folded his arms, a triumphant smile on his face, clearly enjoying the show.

Mingxi was truly bewildered.

She mused that she didn't have the constitution to attract idiotic hatred, did she?

Why did this Chen Shao, who appeared with a self-important aura, harbor so much malice towards her?

Deliberately running over her foot, disdaining her pet, and now suspecting her of carrying contraband?

Could it be that this idiot was a killer sent by the Descent faction?

Using his stupidity to confuse her?

That would be too confusing.

(๑•̀ㅁ•́๑)✧

However, she did indeed carry a lot of contraband. Not thousands, but certainly a hundred or eighty forbidden items.

But they were all in the Time Realm and spatial items. Spatial items would be sealed by special methods upon entering the airport and would only be unsealed upon departure.

This was also to ensure the safety of travelers.

The ground staff looked troubled. The detection equipment indeed showed an unstable high-energy reaction near this young lady.

“Miss, according to regulations, we need to re-examine you and your backpack to confirm the source of the energy fluctuation.”

The ground staff’s tone was polite but firm.

Chen Shao’s smile grew wider.

Just then, Little Silver Flower, in Mingxi’s hood, had long grown impatient.

She had tolerated this young man for a long time.

Her small body shot out like a silver bullet.

A tail lashed out towards the triumphantly smiling Chen Shao.

At this instant, a terrifying pressure and force erupted, almost tearing the air.

A fierce aura, originating from ancient bloodlines, swept through the entire boarding bridge like an invisible tsunami!

“Bang——”

“Thunder!”

“Ow——”

Chen Shao was directly sent flying eight meters by the small silver dragon’s tail.

“Roar—woo—!”

Behind Chen Shao, in those three alloy boxes, the previously violent dragon roars and crashing sounds abruptly ceased!

They were replaced by several terrified, distorted whimpers and the frantic chattering of teeth: “Giggle.”