Chapter 59 The Price of Fame
After finishing breakfast, Night Lan left the Night Watcher Base.
The weather today was really nice.
It was a great day to meet Little Loli.
“Let’s go.”
Muttering under her breath, Night Lan instantly vanished from her spot and appeared in some basement somewhere.
Since Star Sheng left here, this place had seemed even more desolate.
Li Yan was sitting nearby, looking like an overly enthusiastic bachelor.
Seeing Night Lan appear, he shifted his gaze.
“Are you ready?”
“Yeah, where’s the other kid?”
Night Lan looked around but didn’t spot any other figure.
The other Loli should be hidden by Li Yan elsewhere.
“She’s not here; she’s at the mainland.”
“Wow…she’s actually on the mainland? I thought she was also in the sea city. By the way, why didn’t you bring her together with Star Sheng?” Night Lan complained.
Li Yan answered honestly, “I met her over there, so naturally, I hid her there. It’s convenient, and leading her to move might easily expose us to a Night Watcher attack.”
“Oh, that must have been tough for you.”
Night Lan genuinely admired Li Yan.
As an intermediate-level Star Eclipses, he protected two weaker ones under the jurisdiction of one city’s Night Watchers—it was incredible.
Even when super-class Star Eclipses caused chaos, they could be taken down by just three Night Watchers from this city.
It was really tough for Li Yan to keep those two little Lolis alive.
“Then take me to see her.”
“Take the sea train?”
“Why else? How did you get there before?”
“On a floating car.”
Naturally, a taxi kind of thing it was.
After all, the distance between the sea region and the mainland wasn’t too long, and a floating car could easily cross it.
Besides, it was much safer than the sea train.
Considering there were Night Watchers stationed within the train, once Li Yan’s identity got discovered, things would probably go south quickly.
But on the floating car, things would be much safer.
Though, of course, the fare was much higher.
“For this time, let’s take the sea train. We don’t need to worry about the Night Watchers’ presence.”
“Mm-hm.”
Night Lan’s confidence didn’t make Li Yan skeptical.
After all, there’s always precedent.
Though he never knew how she managed it, as long as it got done, that’s fine.
Later on.
Night Lan and Li Yan showed up at the station and got noticed by the relevant authorities.
Firstly, it was Night Lan’s appearance that drew attention.
As usual, the Night Watchers noticed it first.
After all, Night Lan’s popularity in the Pinghai City Night Watcher circle had risen by many folds.
Such was she; even within the crowd, her presence could be easily recognized.
She never chose to hide her existence.
Night Lan’s aura destined her not to become invisible.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t always find herself thinking about lowering her profile while strolling down the street.
At present, openly revealing her whereabouts and letting the Night Watchers know that she was doing official business was necessary.
Doing things mysteriously would prevent maximum gains.
Meanwhile, this news circulated back to the Night Watcher Base.
More Night Watchers recently enjoyed studying Night Lan’s mission timing.
Handling Star Eclipses events—this was Night Lan’s task.
Only when it wasn’t personal life and interaction with related Star Eclipses could she be observed through surveillance facilities.
There was always a chance of learning something.
Whether these Night Watchers aimed to learn from her or simply gossip, it remained unknown.
The leader once consulted Night Lan’s opinion.
Night Lan naturally agreed with this approach.
Having done it once, a few more times wouldn’t hurt.
And it could slightly reshape the Night Watchers’ perception of neutral Star Eclipses.
Li Yan’s obsession wouldn’t stop him from continuing his search if it ensured survival.
Thus, mixing around with the Night Watchers and making acquaintances became quite essential.
After helping another Loli, Li Yan no longer required her interference.
Even if Night Lan could interfere with other lives, she wouldn’t meddle unnecessarily.
Night Lan and Li Yan boarded the train.
They waited for a moment, and then the sea train started, traveling from the sea city to mainland Pinghai City.
On the train.
Night Lan sat by the window, gazing at the sea, remembering how she arrived in Pinghai City the first day.
When boarding the sea train, a peculiar large shark had its eye on her.
If not for White Paint and the Night Watcher responsible for protecting the train, there might’ve been a traffic accident.
Ah wrong, there’s her insurance.
Then, Night Lan felt someone closing in, staring directly at her.
She turned and caught sight of a grey-haired girl dressed in a black butler suit, holding a long-handled umbrella.
Night Lan felt this woman was familiar.
Upon closer inspection.
Wasn’t she the Night Watcher she bumped into during her first train ride?
Her name was Mu Ling.
“Um…hello?”
“Hello. What a small world,” Mu Ling responded.
After greeting Night Lan, Mu Ling glanced at the black-haired man next to her.
“The corporeal form of Ji? Bringing a Star Eclipses onto this train is against the rules.”
Mu Ling valued rules.
She often adhered to Night Watcher protocols.
Feeling nervous, Night Lan replied, “This is a special circumstance…”
“I know, which is why I didn’t intervene.”
Mu Ling and Li Yan looked at each other.
“Hello, Star Eclipses. Since you’re among humans, please follow human regulations.”
Like everyone else, Mu Ling respected protocols.
As long as it was a friendly meeting, she’d start with pleasantries.
“I’ll do that.” Li Yan replied.
A Night Watcher politely addressing him was unexpected, until he realized it must be because of Night Lan.
What connection did she have with the Night Watchers?
Perhaps…was she a Night Watcher herself?
Yet, how come a Night Watcher had such a powerful Star Eclipses aura?
Incredibly mysterious.
After the greetings, Mu Ling sat beside Night Lan, not departing.
“During our first encounter, I never imagined you as headquarters’ Sunlight Night Watcher. True words, one can’t judge a book by its cover.”
Being reunited with a familiar face on the train naturally sparked conversation.
Night Lan scratched her cheek in embarrassment.
“At that time, only a few people knew. It wasn’t significant.”
The leader’s reassuring words had actually come true—a touch of awkwardness.
Perhaps, spreading this rumor had caused significant headaches for the leader, requiring explanations to many.
However, she doubted it would impact her.
Night Lan believed that even if the sky fell, the leader would protect her.
If worst came to worst, she’d resort to the powerful wish machine.
Mu Ling moved on from her thoughts.
“I’m aware of the girl named Star Sheng who recovered from Star Eclipses to human. If you will do similar tasks subsequently, go ahead confidently. I will cheer for you.”
“Uhm, thank you for the support.”
“You’re welcome. Many in the Night Watcher organization support you now. Interested in knowing how many discussion groups exist over discussing your actions?”
“No, not interested…”
Thinking about having her actions gossiped behind her back made Night Lan feel quite embarrassed.
Indeed, this was the cost of fame.
