My carefree life in space

Chapter 199 Changes in Mindset

Having figured these things out, Lin Shushu felt as if she were enveloped by a dazzling light, and she was immersed in an unprecedented tranquility and clarity.

Her thoughts were guided as if by an invisible thread, and all her distracting ideas were neatly organized. In that instant, her understanding of the world became incredibly clear, as if she could see through all appearances.

At this moment, the starship was flying at high speed in the universe, but in Lin Shushu's eyes, everything was playing back in slow motion. In the sky, every star was like an energy source, and the light they emitted traveled through the endless universe, carrying a vast and mysterious power to her.

Upon contact with this power, Lin Shushu's range of perception was greatly expanded, as if a door to the depths of the universe had been opened, allowing her to perceive the faint light and energy fluctuations of distant stars.

At this moment, she was unaware that she had inadvertently comprehended the power of the stars. This comprehension was like a seed buried deep in the ground, yet to sprout, but containing endless vitality and possibilities.

As time goes by, the seed will gradually take root, sprout, and grow stronger, making her path of cultivation smoother and easier.

Seeing Lin Shushu's relaxed expression, Mo Ze knew that she had broken free from the self-imposed limitations, and he couldn't help but feel happy for her.

"Mo Ze, I've figured it out." Overjoyed, Lin Shushu wrapped her arms around Mo Ze's neck and gave him a quick kiss, their lips touching briefly before parting.

Mo Ze enjoyed her initiative; if it weren't inconvenient at the moment, he wouldn't have let her leave so easily.

Lin Shushu was unaware of Mo Ze's thoughts, and she shared her insights with him.

"While spiritual practice pursues great power and a high realm, it does not exclude kindness and justice. Focusing on inner cultivation and constantly purifying the mind is also a form of spiritual practice."

Mo Ze listened thoughtfully. His heart was not as soft as Lin Shushu's, so he was more rational in his thinking and was able to say the words he had just used to persuade her. However, now that he heard Lin Shushu's insights, he also gained something.

Cultivating his inner strength? His inner strength has always been formidable, and his resolve will not waver easily. Now, his deepest desire is to become even stronger, strong enough to protect the girl beside him. This is his future belief, and he will strive tirelessly for it.

After this discussion, both of them changed their mindset and became clearer about the path they should take in the future.

The journey was very smooth, and they arrived at the star system belonging to the Olay Empire without any incident. Since the starship had been registered beforehand, they went directly to the Olay Empire's main star.

The royal family of the Olay Empire received the news the moment they landed. To be precise, they knew as soon as their starship appeared in the Olay Empire's star system.

Since their departure, the royal family and nobles of the Olay Empire have been embroiled in a heated debate.

Most people insist on returning to their homeland, after all, it is the obsession of their ancestors, and the allure of the legendary paradise is also hard for them to resist.

Some people, after that perilous night, felt uneasy about their so-called homeland. They couldn't even defeat monsters, so how could they cope with unknown dangers?

The neutral faction believes that life is good now. They are not against returning to their homeland, but they will not be among the first explorers.

The final conclusion was that each party would send two representatives as scouts, and if everything went smoothly, they would return to pick up those willing to go.

When Lin Shushu and Mo Ze stepped off the starship, Ye Hongxuan came to greet them.

"Marshal Mo, Miss Lin, welcome back to the Aolai Empire. A banquet has been prepared in the palace, and we sincerely invite you both to attend."

His respectful attitude made it difficult to refuse, and since they had previously promised Ye Aotian that they would take the people from the Aolai Empire to the other side of the passage, Lin Shushu and Mo Ze did not refuse and entered the palace with Ye Hongxuan.

Upon arriving at the banquet venue, it was already packed with people, all of whom were members of the royal family and members of various prominent clans.

Everyone knew the purpose of today's banquet, so when Lin Shushu and Mo Ze appeared, they inevitably received a wave of attention.

"These are the two people from the Jin Yuan Empire? I didn't expect them to be so good-looking."

"Is this the time to discuss whether it looks good or not? Shouldn't we be concerned about the passageway?"

"Speaking of which, why is it the people of the Jin Yuan Empire who know how to open the passage? Shouldn't it be people from our country?"

"This is indeed strange. However, once we know how to open the passage, who cares who it is?"

"That's true. We've waited so long, and we've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Whoever he is, as long as he can take us back to our homeland, that's enough."

These whispers reached Lin Shushu and Mo Ze's ears, but they ignored them and went directly to Ye Aotian to greet him.

"Finally, the two of you have arrived." Upon seeing them, Ye Aotian's smile deepened, conveying a sense of relief that things had finally come to a head.

The two of them had been gone for over a year. He had thought they might change their minds and not take his people with them, but now he was finally relieved.

"Since we've agreed, we'll naturally keep our promise," Mo Ze replied calmly.

"I was too hasty. Please take your seats, both of you. Today's banquet was specially prepared for you."

Ye Aotian didn't take Mo Ze's cold attitude to heart. Not to mention that he needed Mo Ze's help, Mo Ze's strength was not something he could use to intimidate him.

The banquet was nothing special, just a social gathering, but Lin Shushu and Mo Ze weren't very interested, so it ended quickly and they moved on to the most important discussion.

"These are our selected representatives, a total of twenty-six people. Their ability levels are all above level seven. Please don't hesitate to ask them to help you if needed."

Ye Aotian pointed to the people standing in two rows and introduced them to Lin Shushu and Mo Ze.

Lin Shushu looked over and found that the first person in the first row was Ye Hongxuan. There were also a few other familiar faces, who should be people she had visited the ruins with before.

The people of the Olay Empire are truly bold; they are willing to send their outstanding young talents on risks when the situation is still unclear.

Looking at these people, Mo Ze felt a bit of admiration for their courage, and hoped that they wouldn't regret it later!

"As you've probably heard, we don't know what's on the other side of the passage. This trip is quite dangerous. We're only responsible for getting you there. Once we get there, it's up to you to figure out what to do next."

The twenty-six people, led by Ye Hongxuan, nodded in unison. They had been informed of the relevant matters beforehand, and their presence here indicated that they knew what they were about to face.

Afterwards, Lin Shushu and Mo Ze accepted the royal family's invitation to stay overnight in the palace so that they could travel to the ruins together the next day.