"Achoo!"
Out in space, between the stars.
Lin Fei rode the Illusion-Scale Flash Shuttle at the front, while Leona's spacecraft followed behind in automatic navigation mode.
Suddenly, Lin Fei sneezed.
"…No way. Do gods catch colds too?"
Leona, sitting behind him, poked her head out from his back and looked at him oddly.
As if thinking of something, a teasing smile appeared on her face.
"Don't tell me…"
She reached out and poked Lin Fei in the waist.
"Lin Fei, you're not… not okay, are you?"
"Not okay? How is that possible?" Lin Fei scoffed.
"In the dictionary of Lin Fei, that phrase doesn't even exist."
"And look at me—where do I look 'not okay'?"
As he spoke, one hand gripping the shuttle's handle, he raised the other arm and flexed upward in a showy muscle pose.
Although he wasn't the kind of god native to the Super God universe,
as an Overbeast Warrior, getting sick was simply impossible.
Lowering his arm, he stroked his chin narcissistically.
"It must be some fangirl who's been utterly captivated by my charm and can't stop thinking about me."
"Sigh… sometimes having too much charm is a burden."
"…Or maybe it's a big, burly guy with a wide chest and lots of fat," Leona said, rolling her eyes and laughing.
Hearing that, Lin Fei subconsciously pictured a golden-armored bald man in his mind and violently shook his head.
"Hehehe… impossible."
Then he squinted suspiciously and glanced sideways at Leona.
"Say, Leona—could it be that you were secretly talking bad about me just now?"
Leona immediately slapped his back.
"Hey! What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Am I that kind of goddess?"
Then, as if she'd found a weak spot, she leaned closer with a half-smile.
"Or maybe it's because this goddess is just too charming, and you've already fallen for me beyond saving—so you're just looking for an excuse to flirt, hmm?"
"Leona, I thought I was already confident enough," Lin Fei said, eyes widening slightly in surprise.
"I didn't expect to run into a true master."
Leona giggled.
"Hehe, that's why this goddess and you get along so well."
"Achoo!"
At the same time—
Inside the Blazing Sun Grand Hall, Pan Zhen suddenly sneezed.
"…Strange?"
...
The Illusion-Scale Flash Shuttle was incredibly fast.
In less than an hour, it entered Blue Star's atmosphere.
DeNo No. 3 immediately detected Lin Fei and Leona.
As for Leona's spacecraft, it lagged far behind.
"Lin Fei, I didn't expect your shuttle to be this fast," Leona exclaimed.
"My ship is so far back I can't even see it anymore."
"This isn't even top speed," Lin Fei replied casually.
"What?! This still isn't full speed?!"
"Of course not~"
Seeing Leona's shocked expression, Lin Fei smiled smugly.
"Alright, we're here."
He looked down at the deck of the Giant Gorge, where Elder Huang, Dukao, and the others were already waiting.
The Illusion-Scale Flash Shuttle landed smoothly in front of them.
Lin Fei and Leona stepped down.
The shuttle then shot off into the distance, disappearing into the sky.
That scene made Leona's eyes light up—
she hadn't given any commands or performed any operation, yet the shuttle left on its own.
Qiangwei, however, was momentarily speechless.
She could tell Lin Fei was deliberately showing off.
Elder Huang remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was shaken—
this was nothing like an aircraft.
Could it be that all aliens traveled on machines like this?
His thoughts raced, yet a warm smile appeared on his weathered face.
"Hehehe… Miss Leona, thank you for helping Blue Star.
And you even came personally as a main god."
Leona no longer had her usual loud, carefree demeanor.
She smiled politely and replied:
"The Blazing Sun values peace and the safety of its people.
The last time I came to Blue Star, I really liked its civilization."
"Now that Blue Star is in trouble, I can't just stand by and do nothing."
Only now did she truly carry the bearing of the Blazing Sun's main goddess.
That said…
Not counting the subtle glance she shot at Lin Fei,
nor the sneaky wink she gave him, silently telling him don't expose me.
And unfortunately—Qiangwei saw it all.
To be precise, she'd been watching the two of them the whole time.
Sure enough, that dignified goddess image was just an act.
But what caught Qiangwei's attention even more
was how close Lin Fei and this Sun Goddess seemed to be—
even closer than she'd originally guessed.
"Lin Fei," Elder Huang said warmly,
"your training methods truly opened our eyes."
"A hero born young indeed."
"Come now, Lin Fei, Miss Leona—let's not stand around here."
"It's just past noon. The dishes are ready.
Let's go inside, eat, and talk."
With that, everyone entered the interior of the Giant Gorge.
They walked through corridors forged from dark silver metal.
Seeing Lin Fei curiously examining the metallic walls, Qiangwei quietly poked him.
"Hm? Qiangwei?" Lin Fei looked at her. "What is it?"
"When did you meet that Sun Goddess?" she asked.
"Aren't you from Blue Star?"
"Oh, that? Leona and I only met today."
"Today?!"
Qiangwei's delicately made-up face showed clear disbelief.
"…During your training?"
"Yeah."
Lin Fei looked completely serious—but Qiangwei still found it hard to believe.
Wait a second.
You just met today, yet you're this close?
Helping her smooth things over, letting her ride your shuttle,
exchanging secret glances—
And you're telling me this was just today?!
Seeing her expression, Lin Fei suddenly realized something and teased:
"Qiangwei, don't tell me you're jealous because Leona and I get along so well?"
"—?!"
Qiangwei's eyes widened, and a blush instantly spread across her cheeks.
"W-who's jealous?! Don't flatter yourself!"
"Oh, this isn't narcissism—it's confidence."
Qiangwei shot him a glare and turned away, refusing to engage further.
At that moment, Leona wandered over.
"Lin Fei, what secret talk are you two having back here?"
"I turned around and you were gone."
Then she noticed Qiangwei.
"Oh, it's you! I remember—last time you took me shopping for clothes."
"Do you know any stores with lots of pretty dresses and good quality?
Recommend some more to me next time~"
"Uh… s-sure," Qiangwei nodded helplessly.
Up ahead, Elder Huang and the other Huaxia higher-ups noticed the chatting behind them.
They exchanged amused smiles and said nothing.
Before long, everyone entered the pre-prepared reception dining hall inside the Giant Gorge.
The room was spacious and warmly toned.
Despite being inside a steel fortress, it felt relaxing.
At the center stood a large dining table.
The dishes were already laid out—still covered with lids.
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