Chapter 37: The Grass-cutting Karma
Night Star and Ice Lixie returned to the private room where they had just eaten breakfast.
And Night Star was still in deep thought, pondering what Ice Lixie’s words meant.
After much contemplation, he found himself even more bewildered and gave up trying to understand.
Why did she have to suffer the torture of riddles no matter which city she was in?
It’s too evil to speak unclearly!
Let’s give a special mention to Mo Tu here.
Kong Yu Bai and Lianhua couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw Night Star return.
“When do we leave after finishing breakfast?” asked Kong Yu Bai.
“Whenever,” replied Night Star.
Hearing this, Ice Lixie smiled and said, “Well then, I’ll let you be. Have a fun day, as long as it doesn’t cause any riots, our Night Watchers won’t interfere.”
With that, Ice Lixie turned around and left.
Mo Qianmeng stood there, somewhat stunned, watching Ice Lixie leave. She hadn’t expected her to really leave these three alone.
She had initially thought about following her, but quickly thought otherwise and remained still.
Just as the trio was about to depart, Mo Qianmeng casually but meaningfully said, “Wait! I’m going with you guys.”
“What?”
Night Star stared at the black-haired girl, confused and a bit exasperated.
Mo Qianmeng explained, “I am the Sunlight Night Watcher of Qi Yuan City, and you are members of the Rising Sun Theater Group. As the protector of this city, I should watch your every move. Until new orders come from headquarters, you remain marked as dangerous. That Night Watcher leaving you alone doesn’t mean I will.”
Although she had earlier agreed to stay away from the Rising Sun Theater Group and avoid contacting them, fiction becoming reality always proves challenging.
Unlike Mo Tu, Mo Qianmeng was genuinely carrying out her duties as a Sunlight Night Watcher.
Tasks like monitoring the movements of the Rising Sun Theater Group members fell to her alone.
“Hmmm…”
Night Star began to size up this Night Watcher who noticed them first in their arrival.
“Um hmm, I agree.”
“Thanks for understanding.”
Mo Qianmeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It was good this silver-haired loli agreed, or she’d have been stuck.
Even though she was a Sunlight Night Watcher, she couldn’t force her way around; consent was key.
Her task for today would be to keep an eye on these three.
Hopefully, everything goes smoothly.
Mo Qianmeng silently prayed in her heart.
Then, Night Star and company left the Star Cuisine restaurant, moving out of the dining and entertainment district towards the gaming and leisure area.
Mo Qianmeng said nothing throughout, silent and cold like a beautiful but aloof maiden.
In reality, she was panicked to think there were two dangerous Star Eclipses nearby.
Compared to the other two Sunlights, she was by far the weakest fighter in this city.
Better said, as a strategic Sunlight, her lack of combat prowess was normal and expected.
Usually playing support anyway.
Night Star glanced back at Mo Qianmeng following behind and couldn’t help asking, “Uh, what’s your name? I don’t know how to address you.”
“I’m Mo Qianmeng. Just call me Qianmeng.”
Responding to the Audience Performer, Mo Qianmeng felt a sense of relief.
Compared to the others, Mo Qianmeng found conversing with performers much easier.
Perhaps because she was human.
The idea that she was human made speaking to her less nerve-wracking.
“Oh wow? Mo Qianmeng?”
Night Star suddenly felt something strange hearing her name.
This girl also surnamed Mo, she wondered if she had any relation to the Announcer.
But probably not so coincidental, right?
Couldn’t all people with the same surname be related.
Later, Night Star shook off those random thoughts to ask another question.
She decided to improve relations.
After all, she was a major figure—like a big boss.
To hold a grand performance in this city, the Rising Sun Theater Group needed to get on well with the city’s Night Watcher.
Like cutting corners, this assured no disturbances.
Seizing the opportunity, Night Star could only “sacrifice herself” to achieve her goal.
Since she was a Theater Group performer.
“Qianmeng-nee, how long have you been a Night Watcher?”
Night Star broke the ice.
“About four or five years.”
“Already that long? I thought you just started, being so young.”
“Because of being rather outstanding, I took over sooner than my peers.”
“Sounds impressive.”
Pleased with the praise, Mo Qianmeng felt a small surge of happiness.
Being complimented by the Theater Group felt more rewarding than anyone else.
How many Night Watchers could pull off such praise?
Not even her prankster cousin could.
The feeling of superiority rose sharply.
Night Star sensed Mo Qianmeng’s mood was good.
Indeed, compliments must be the fastest way to win someone over.
“Young Qianmeng already reached the top tier among Night Watchers, surely among the best.”
“Naturally, very perceptive of you.”
Mo Qianmeng began ignoring the silver-haired loli’s status as a performer.
Setting aside the favorite of the Star Eclipses, she was a truly adorable and considerate little girl.
Their chats remained quite enjoyable.
And in this short time together, Mo Qianmeng eased up and could confide more of her thoughts.
“But I’m not the best. Within the Night Watchers, there’re many talented youths even more skilled than me.”
“Really?”
“Sure. For example, I know a person, twenty-one now, who became a Sunlight Night Watcher four years ago.”
“Twenty-one minus four… seventeen, incredible.”
“Exactly, he really is great. And by the way, he’s my cousin, kind of family.”
“Kind of…”
Night Star couldn’t help feeling speechless.
There seemed reluctance in her tone.
Hold on…
Night Star suddenly spotted a blind spot.
Mo Qianmeng had a cousin and he was a Night Watcher!
That cousin likely also surnamed Mo, making him twenty-one based on what she mentioned.
A figure flashed through Night Star’s head; she slightly opened her mouth, surprised.
“My god… Can it be so coincidental?”
Seeing Mo Qianmeng still talking, Night Star couldn’t help interrupting, “Can I ask one question?”
“Go ahead, what is it? If it’s about Night Watcher secrets, I can’t tell you.”
“Not that, I just want to verify, your cousin… isn’t he named Mo Tu?”
Mo Qianmeng: “?”
Night Star: “?”
Night Star was pretty sure from her expression.
So it turned out to be true!
Night Star never expected to run into his cousin here, after getting rid of that prankster.
Too coincidental!
It was so uncanny that it deserved a sarcastic comment on the absurdity of their karma.
