### Chapter 68: Surviving a Critical Period
Bai Yuan heard Mo Tu’s words and decided not to reprimand him.
“Forget it, you’re still young; just be more careful in the future.”
“Yeah, I’ll try not to make the same mistake again.”
Mo Tu wore a look of earnest acceptance of his senior’s teaching. If anyone who knew him saw this, they’d probably fall over in shock.
After all, he wasn’t one to easily take advice from others.
Meanwhile, on the other side…
Ye Lan was completely ignoring their conversation, lost in her whimsical thoughts.
She recalled that when she was captured by the Star Eclipse assassin, it seemed like she made a wish successfully.
Her star reacted in a crisis to fulfill the wish condition just in the nick of time – talk about cutting it close!
Ye Lan’s wish at the time was for that Star Eclipse to kick the bucket.
In the face of danger, instead of thinking of self-preservation, she was focused on eliminating the bad guy who was harming her. Truly, that’s our gal!
Ye Lan couldn’t help but wonder if this was really the timid version of herself?
But… her wish should have already come true.
That Star Eclipse had indeed bitten the dust.
And under the Blank’s “Existence Interference”, it hadn’t left a single trace.
Since she could directly realize her wish back then, did that mean she was getting closer to the true use of the Extraordinary Star?
With this thought, Ye Lan’s eyes lit up.
Then she looked at Mo Tu and shouted, “Mo Tu, quickly turn me into a loli!”
Mo Tu: “?”
Come on, he just made a small slip-up! Did it really warrant that kind of nasty curse?
At that moment, he had no idea what Ye Lan’s star was called.
Bai Yuan walked over to him and whispered, “Her star is called the ‘Wish Machine.’ You’re on your own.”
“Ah, what?!”
Upon hearing this, a shift happened in Mo Tu’s mind, as if contemplating the secrets of the universe, bearing the weight of the entire Star River.
If Ye Lan’s star truly was the Wish Machine, then with the specs of an Extraordinary Star, it might actually be capable of fulfilling any wish.
Did that loli just utter a wish?
If it comes true, does that mean he would have to turn into a loli too?
Mo Tu felt like he was watching Jill drifting away from him.
But… on second thoughts, that could be quite fun.
Becoming a loli seemed to bring a lot of conveniences, allowing one to do many things that men couldn’t, potentially opening up a world of fun.
It suddenly didn’t seem like such an unappealing idea.
Just as Mo Tu began to accept this prospect, Ye Lan muttered to herself.
“Hmm… still no luck? Seems like I can’t just wish at will. What a pity.”
Mo Tu immediately gave up his deep thoughts.
Well then, life goes on; they’ll deal with the rest later once he turns into a jumbled mess.
Next, the Blank and company headed to the reception room, where Xiao Jin and the others were already waiting.
Due to some minor changes with the Blank’s star, a discussion was needed to confirm the details.
“Miss Blank, could you please share the status of your star? Can you confirm anything?”
“Hmm…” the Blank pondered. “It seems like it’s gotten a bit stronger. Should I do a little demonstration?”
“If you can, please do!”
The Blank nodded, reaching out to touch the teacup on the table.
The next second, the teacup began to vanish into thin air, causing everyone present to freeze in surprise.
“Is it hiding something?”
The Blank shook her head and continued her demonstration.
In the next moment, Xiao Jin and the others were utterly baffled by what the Blank was reaching for on the tea table.
Did she just touch something?
“It’s existence concealment. I can make the existence of an object completely disappear; that’s how it works.”
Withdrawing her hand, the teacup quickly reappeared.
Knowing this effect, Xiao Jin raised an eyebrow, deep in thought.
He had a new idea: to have the Blank try to conceal other items while he took notes on the side.
Time ticked by.
Xiao Jin eventually grasped the current capabilities of the Blank’s star.
The so-called existence concealment likely meant that any information about the existence of an object would be hidden from this world.
If something was recorded online and then concealed by the Blank, that online record would disappear too.
And if it existed in someone’s memory, that memory would fade as well.
Nobody would know what the concealed item would be like afterward.
Perhaps it was like Schrödinger’s something?
One had to admit, the Blank’s star effect was finally starting to resemble an Extraordinary Star.
The displayed effect was something many Night Watchers couldn’t accomplish; once she stepped down from her role as a Songstress, she could probably take on the position of Sunlight Night Watcher directly.
Xiao Jin calmly jotted down the information.
“Anything else to mention?”
“Hmm…” the Blank tilted her head slightly, then murmured, “It seems that I could originally sense when someone in a certain direction was aware of me, but now, I can sense when someone mentions me at that location.”
Thanks to this, her mind flooded with an overwhelming number of place names, far too many to possibly comprehend.
These place names scattered all around the world, collectively representing the entire Earth – how terrifying!
And this was something she gained solely as a global Songstress; the sheer volume of fans was staggering.
One had to admit, having this endless stream of names pop up in one’s mind could get pretty irritating. If it went on for too long, it might drive anyone nuts.
Fortunately, the Blank realized she could choose to shield her mind from it, which helped a bit.
“Hmm… Has her star’s characteristics leveled up again? It seems these star attributes upgrade with your growth. Does it affect you?”
“Seems not.”
“That’s good.”
Then everyone returned to the recent Star Eclipse incident.
However, the existence of that Star Eclipse had already vanished.
Xiao Jin and the others had no recollection of it, nor did they know what had happened, but the gaps in their minds alerted them to something being off.
The Blank was the only one who remembered, and she had to speak up.
“My earlier thought was to make all those who want to harm me disappear…”
“So, did that cause the Star Eclipse to vanish? Did it really disappear in essence, or is it just not being observed?”
The Blank tilted her head and said, “It should be the kind that has completely disappeared from existence, I suppose?”
At that moment, Bai Yuan remembered something.
“Speaking of which, Ye Lan also seemed to activate her star back then.”
“Oh? Really?”
Xiao Jin raised an eyebrow. Just as he was about to ask Ye Lan, he discovered she was now sprawled on the couch, fast asleep.
“Well… forget it. She must be exhausted; let her rest for a bit.”
Bai Tu stood up voluntarily.
“Let me take her back to her room to rest.”
“Thanks, Bai Tu.”
“It’s what I should do.”
Bai Tu nodded casually, walked over to Ye Lan, and scooped her up.
With her strength, carrying a loli of similar size was a piece of cake.
A princess carry? No sweat!
Then Bai Tu carried Ye Lan out of the reception room and back to her own room.
“Hmm…”
Bai Tu gently laid the sleeping Ye Lan on the bed and sat at the edge, staring at her peaceful face, lost in thought.
She still hadn’t managed to protect Ye Lan well.
When Ye Lan got hurt, she hadn’t known what to do.
If only she could be like her dad, maybe that wouldn’t have happened.
“I’m sorry…”
…
When Ye Lan finally woke up, it was quite late.
She had been awoken by her hunger.
“Ah~”
Ye Lan stretched cutely, rubbing her eyes.
“I really couldn’t help but doze off; this whole ‘feeling tired after making a wish’ setup is kind of troublesome.”
She looked around and realized she was in Bai Tu’s room, but Bai Tu was nowhere to be found—she must have stepped out.
With that thought, Ye Lan got out of bed, ready to go take a look outside.
As she wandered, she suddenly spotted a whole group of Night Watchers bustling around, all sporting excited expressions.
“Hmm? Is there some fun event happening?”
Curious, Ye Lan crept closer.
Through their chatter, she discovered what was going on.
Apparently, the Blank Songstress was about to host a small concert at the Night Watcher Base as a thank-you for their help.
“Oh~ now it makes sense! No wonder it’s so lively!”
Ye Lan had a look of revelation, preparing to head to the venue.
She definitely didn’t want to miss out on this excitement.
A short while later, Ye Lan arrived at the Night Watcher Square.
Out of nowhere, a small stage had been built, giving off a “though small, it’s packed with everything” vibe.
It looked so fancy!
Not only that, but Ye Lan also spotted a lot of Night Watchers there, and a few familiar figures among them.
At the very least, she recognized Cai Xun, Bu Jie, Xiao Jin, Wang Chao, and others. Even the higher-ups had come down together.
At that moment, Bai Tu, who was next to Bai Yuan, seemed to notice Ye Lan and walked over.
“Ye Lan, I was going to go call you later. Are you feeling better?”
“I’m fine; just a nap refreshed me.”
“Good to hear.” Bai Tu sighed in relief.
As long as Ye Lan was okay, that was the best outcome.
“By the way, where’s the Blank?”
“Hmm… She seems to be preparing to go on stage. She said this kind of concert feels as significant to her as a major concert, so she’s trying to relax.”
“I see~”
Ye Lan exhaled.
Speaking of which, the critical moment had passed.
The Blank Songstress had come through unscathed; did that mean she was close to returning to the future?
Who knew how the stars would correct things.
Once the Blank Songstress’s existence was reinstated, it would certainly trigger a huge shift in the world—no way it wouldn’t cause a few online earthquakes!
Of course, maybe the stars would arrange it such that everyone in the world would feel like the Blank Songstress had never disappeared and had been standing shoulder to shoulder with Qing Liao all along.
No matter how one looked at it, that would be a good outcome.
“Hmm mm~ hmm mm~”
Just then, a commotion arose from the crowd, and it seemed a dazzling figure was about to take the stage.
Ye Lan instinctively turned to look and saw the Blank Songstress in her everyday outfit.
That figure with creamy white hair remained just as radiant.
Her presence was absolutely dazzling, undeniably the focus of attention—this was the world’s Songstress!
With a charming smile, the Blank stepped onto the stage, sweeping her gaze over all the Night Watchers before finally locking her eyes on a certain black-haired loli, giving her a slight smile.
In response, Ye Lan happily gave a thumbs-up, showing her support and encouragement!
Feeling Ye Lan’s spirit, the Blank slowly closed her eyes and addressed the audience below, saying, “Dear respected Night Watchers, I sincerely thank you for your help. The reason I could successfully hold this concert is inseparable from your support. I, the Blank Songstress, wish to express my gratitude once again.”
“No need to thank us! We’re all your supporters!!”
“Right! It’s such a joy to help you!”
Cai Xun couldn’t help but burst into tears from excitement, resting her head on Bu Jie’s shoulder.
“Waaah~ I’m so moved! I never thought the Blank Songstress would hold a concert for us. No regrets in this life!”
Bu Jie pushed Cai Xun’s head away casually, equally thrilled.
“Of course, she’s my ultimate bias! Just for this, I’ll absolutely support her for life! And I’ll make sure my kids do too!”
“Well, I’ll see to it that every generation supports her!”
“⑧ I said, any descendant of mine must support her!”
“What the heck, are you competing with me here? (Annoyed)”
On stage, the Blank heard the responses from the Night Watchers and felt immensely happy.
With so many capable individuals backing her, it was only right to express her gratitude.
The only thing she could offer was her song.
The concert at the Night Watcher Base officially commenced, marking a celebration for the Night Watchers of Yun Chang City.
“Ah~♪”
As the sound of the Blank’s singing filled the air, all the Night Watchers fell silent, attentively listening to her melody.
Some even took out their light sticks and waved them excitedly like fervent fans.
Even Ye Lan, who was closest to the stage, couldn’t help but pull out her light stick and started cheering for the Blank.
Cheering along with the melody was her forte.
In the back, Mo Tu leaned against a pillar, staring at the Blank Songstress on stage, lost in thought.
“What makes the Blank Songstress become a Star Eclipse in the future… what’s the reason?”
d*ath?
No, under the protection of the Night Watchers, the Blank Songstress certainly couldn’t face d*ath.
If the protectee died right under their noses, the Night Watchers of Yun Chang City would become the laughingstock of all the Night Watchers nationwide.
Could it be an emotional issue?
But upon closer inspection, the Blank Songstress showed no signs of emotional distress; her mind appeared completely healthy.
One had to admit, she was a perfect Songstress.
Mo Tu believed that even without that terrifying backing, she still deserved all the support from so many people.
Even as someone who primarily sought fun, he couldn’t help but be drawn in by the Blank Songstress’s voice.
Her melody resonated with the soul, allowing even the most ill-tempered people to feel the beauty within.
Would such a Songstress become a Supernova Star Eclipse due to emotional issues?
Mo Tu certainly couldn’t accept that.
If she truly became an Eclipse in the future, it must be due to other reasons at play.
As for what that reason could be, it would require further observation and attention.
Too bad his star couldn’t divine such high-tier star carriers; otherwise, he likely could have wrapped up Ye Lan’s task quickly.
“If only my star were also Extraordinary-level… but it’s too weak; anything remotely interesting and I’m held back.”
Well, never mind.
It’s actually not so bad.
