### Chapter 62: Did You Really Get Duped?
Bai Yuan sensed his surroundings and found no trace of any dangerous vibes. Seeing that the three were safe, he finally exhaled.
“Phew.”
He feared that during his brief absence, the sneaky bastards would have taken advantage.
But thankfully, everything was fine.
Bai Yuan jumped down from an ice pillar and hurriedly approached the trio.
“Are you guys okay?”
Blank Songstress calmly shook her head.
“No problems here.”
White Paint sauntered over to Bai Yuan’s side.
“Daddy, after you left, some guy tried to snatch away Blank Songstress.”
White Paint’s eyes narrowed.
“And then what happened?”
“I managed to delay him by using the stars like you hinted, but I couldn’t beat him.”
“That makes sense. Considering you just started using the stars and lack experience, it’s impressive you could fend off someone as seasoned as a killer assassin at all.”
Bai Yuan gently patted White Paint’s head, trying to be reassuring.
But his mind buzzed with questions.
Why did the assassin vanish? Was he deterred by Night Lan and Blank Songstress’ hidden skills?
Before Bai Yuan could dive too deep into thought, White Paint casually revealed the truth.
“Daddy, there was a star eclipse, which chased the bad guy away.”
Bai Yuan: “?!”
Surprised, Bai Yuan’s face mirrored shock. A star eclipse had appeared?
And it fought off the assassin?
This was unheard of!
If she were telling the truth, how come it didn’t set off [Know Star]’s alarms?
Was [Know Star] useless?
Definitely not!
It’s supposed to capture any signs of a star eclipse and alert the Night Watchers. Yet, nothing was triggered when there actually was one.
“What in the world…?”
His thoughts were in turmoil.
Seeing his dad’s perplexed state, White Paint looked over at Night Lan, who seemed to be watching her intently. Night Lan gave a slight smile.
“I’ll handle this,” White Paint said.
“Okay.”
Night Lan stepped forward and addressed Bai Yuan seriously.
“Bai Yuan uncle, I know that star eclipse. We can talk. That’s why he helped beat the bad guy.”
“You… know?”
Hearing this shocking news, Bai Yuan was flabbergasted. He had never heard of Night Watchers interacting with star eclipses, let alone cooperating.
Suddenly, Bai Yuan remembered something. His face darkened as he gripped Night Lan’s shoulders firmly.
“Night Lan, did you make a deal with that star eclipse?”
“A deal? What’s that?” Night Lan hadn’t heard the term before.
Bai Yuan explained, “In history, there have been star eclipses that talk to humans. They look and act just like us, even speaking and performing human-like tasks. But they tend to betray their counterparts once a deal is made—swallowing their souls, like devils.”
Bai Yuan recalled that those star eclipses often lulled people into a false sense of security.
Once people trusted them, they’d share secrets, leading to a dire end.
He feared Night Lan might have fallen for such trickery, unknowingly making a pact with one.
If so, Night Lan would be very much in danger.
Bai Yuan felt responsible to protect one of their top Night Watchers.
This wasn’t about repaying a favor; it was about duty.
He’d fight to defeat that star eclipse and bring Night Lan back to safety.
Night Lan was taken aback by Bai Yuan’s intense demeanor.
She understood what he meant.
Another devilish star eclipse?
Just like Bai Yuan suspected, it was eerily similar to the legends.
But the Group Leader wasn’t like that. The leader didn’t covet souls or form contracts, nor did they try to fit in.
They only sought performances and real audiences.
Their intentions weren’t wrong, but their nature isolated them.
None of this mattered to Night Lan.
To make the leader feel appreciated, she simply needed to be a true audience.
And the leader, proud and happy, took pride in having that genuine admirer.
How could she dislike such a star eclipse?
Lifting her gaze, Night Lan directly stared at Bai Yuan.
“Bai Yuan uncle, don’t worry. That star eclipse won’t harm me. There’s no deal between us. He helped because I accepted him. Can you understand?”
Bai Yuan looked into her eyes, seeing no lies or influence in her words.
Her composed state showed she wasn’t fooled.
Thus, he relaxed slowly.
“If so, you’re safe. But tell us everything later. We need to document every star eclipse. If you can control him, we won’t eliminate him.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Smiling cutely, Night Lan spoke up.
At that moment, other Night Watchers rushed over, surrounding the scene.
Xiao Jin and Wang Chao, as Sunlight Night Watchers, arrived beside Bai Yuan.
Wang Chao surveyed the chaos and whistled.
“Looks like a rough battle. Is this enemy really that formidable?”
Bai Yuan snorted rudely.
“Playing dirty. Otherwise, I’d have wiped them out with one hand.”
Seeing that Blank Songstress was unharmed, Xiao Jin and Wang Chao knew Bai Yuan had protected her well.
With the singer safe, the stage’s mess would be sorted out quickly.
The main issue now was dealing with those star assassins.
Tackling the targets of Night Watchers—how presumptuous.
Had they not focused on widespread star eclipses, they’d have dealt with these assassins sooner.
Soon, the Night Watchers began clearing up the concert scene.
In a short while, the extensive ice patches created by Bai Yuan vanished.
Not real ice, they were manifestations of star energy, cold yet resilient.
With the fake ice gone, the assassins were quickly apprehended by the Night Watchers, unable to use their star powers.
The rest of the cleanup fell under new Night Watchers. Their stars were adept for non-combat work and essential for the base.
In a brief time, the venue would be restored as good as new.
—
Back at the Night Watcher Base, Mo Tu naturally knew about the attack on Blank Songstress.
He stayed put at the entrance.
Joyously, he saw Blank Songstress return.
But instead of rushing over, he kept a distance, spying secretly.
“Curious, who might it be?”
Mo Tu’s eyes darted around and settled on a small figure.
Among them, only Blank Songstress and a tiny silhouette baffled Mo Tu.
“Black-haired loli…?”
Mo Tu mulled over.
He was almost certain.
From Xiao Jin’s description, the other extraordinary star holder must be the black-haired loli.
Mo Tu clearly sensed her similar aura to Blank Songstress. High-ranking, powerful presence.
Such was an extraordinary star.
Mo Tu’s star enhanced his perception beyond any Watcher’s.
“This is interesting. Since she’s from the future, she likely knows me. Wonder how I appear to her. If so, hiding my identity will be tough.”
Sighing, he dismissed his concerns.
“Preventing Blank Songstress from becoming a supernova star eclipse? That sounds intriguing. I’d love to get involved. Should I approach them now?”
Mo Tu’s grin widened.
A rare opportunity! Missing out would leave regrets.
Unsure if such coincidences would happen again.
After a moment, Mo Tu regained composure.
Seeing the group enter internally, he followed.
As a Sunlight Night Watcher, interacting with key figures made sense, right?
—
Reuniting at the reception room, Xiao Jin took a seat and looked at Bai Yuan.
“Something urgent, Bai Yuan?”
Bai Yuan replied, pouring tea, “Yes. Did the [Know Star] alarm go off?”
Puzzled, Xu Jin and Wang Chao shook their heads.
Unnecessary alarms? Why trigger the system?
Assassins with mere stars had no reason to activate alerts.
So far, only extraordinary star births and star eclipses caught its attention.
All present shared knowledge, and Bai Yuan continued.
“There was a star eclipse at the stage.”
“Really?” Xu Jin exclaimed in surprise.
Wang Chao was even more confused.
“Why didn’t the [Know Star] react?”
Bai Yuan shrugged.
“Exactly, that’s why I’m asking.”
Xu Jin regained composure, pondering. “Did you see it yourself?”
“No,” Wang Chao snapped. “Then what’s the point?”
Even if Bai Yuan was his senior, Wang Chao wasn’t shy of sarcasm.
Bai Yuan sipped his tea calmly.
“While not witnessed, Blank Songstress, Bai Tao, and Night Lan confirmed. As star holders, they can recognize star eclipses.”
Xu Jin and Wang Chao studied the trio, expressions growing serious.
If star eclipses evaded detection, it was dire.
Sighing, Night Lan stepped forward.
“I know that star eclipse.”
Everyone focused intently, waiting for her next words.
Nervous yet determined, Night Lan began explaining.
“Well, that star eclipse also appeared in the future.”
Gasping, Wang Chao exclaimed, “Four years and still intact? Not counting undetectable periods—it must be a bizarre star eclipse.”
No recorded eclipse survived past a year.
Longevity suggested perilous threat.
Seeing their worried faces, Night Lan reassured, “Don’t worry. It’s not dangerous. We’re sort of friends. Consider it friendship.”
Xu Jin and Wang Chao looked similarly stunned as Bai Yuan initially.
“Night Lan… Are you fooling yourself with a devious star eclipse?”
Xu Jin’s tone turned grave.
Bai Yuan sipped his tea, silent.
He anticipated this kind of reaction from his suspicious peers.
Facing Xu Jin, Night Lan shook her head and asked, “What if I told you I communicate with star eclipses unpolluted, would you believe me?”
At that, Wang Chao leaned back dramatically.
“I’d believe you, absolutely.”
Thoughtful, Xu Jin mused over this unbelievable claim.
Such anomalies raised questions.
