### Chapter 19 Eternal Life
Qing Liao was utterly surprised that her long-lost old friend managed to stay in such perfect shape.
She even believed that if the Starry Sky Songstress had half of her energy, she would probably have been crowned as the third world songstress already.
With no hesitation, Qing Liao decided to share the song with her account.
Such an amazing voice deserves to be heard by everyone.
This song definitely wouldn’t just fall into obscurity thanks to its quality.
All Qing Liao did was speed up the process of discovery.
After sharing the song, Qing Liao put on her headphones and began to loop it obsessively.
“Now where could you be, my friend…”
Under the massive traffic generated by Qing Liao, the Starry Sky Songstress’s new song quickly gained traction, causing a frenzy among listeners.
In no time, both the song and the singer became popular.
Her name spread in the music circles, and many fell in love with her voice.
If only she didn’t produce so few works, she would probably have earned the title of a higher-grade songstress earlier.
Even some predicted she might become the next world songstress—a truly wild guess!
Everyone wanted to know more about the Starry Sky Songstress, but nobody knew her whereabouts.
Just when someone offered a hefty reward for any information about “Starry Sky Songstress” online, she was lounging around the theater, fishing for big catches.
Inside the theater…
As Ye Xing lay listlessly on a blanket, Kong Yu Bai delivered the news.
“The Audience Performer! Your song is becoming a hit! How impressive!”
“Um, credit goes to the singers.”
“That’s not true. Without your voice, this song wouldn’t be so popular, even if the lyrics and melody were great.”
“Meh, I admit I’m a bit happy. Not being exposed feels quite nice.”
Ye Xing wasn’t overly excited.
It was expected.
If the Blank Songstress’s song didn’t catch on, that would be the real issue.
That’s what a true powerhouse sings like.
To Ye Xing, this was just helping spread someone else’s work.
Still, he didn’t sing for fame.
“Anyway, let’s think about our outings for tomorrow instead.”
“Okay.”
…
Inside the Sunset Research Institute.
High-ranking officials gathered, discussing something serious.
“Our intel confirms the target is hiding in the Calligraphy and Painting Entertainment District, but we can’t go around snooping too obviously; the Night Watchers will surely keep an eye on that area.”
“Hmph! Those Night Watchers are too arrogant. Touting their city order, but opposing us only messes it up further. Wouldn’t it be better if they helped us find the experimental subject?”
“I doubt they care. I even suspect they orchestrated the experiment subjects’ escape from the institute back then; otherwise, why would they constantly target us?”
“What do we do now? If those Night Watchers are determined to thwart us, we’ll never find our target.”
The high-ups began to ponder a solution.
“Let’s fight back, deploy our latest research—show them a lesson. What’s so scary about the Sunlight Night Watchers anyway?”
The room fell silent after this declaration.
“I agree. Our forces aren’t necessarily weaker than theirs. Plus, our aim is scientific advancement, not terrorism. They’re the ones holding us back.”
“Exactly. My project benefits the nation, yet they oppose it at every corner. I’ve had enough.”
“Leveraging their authority to stop scientific research—it’s time for us to report them.”
“Decided! Let’s tear apart the Calligraphy and Painting Entertainment District this weekend—see who dares intervene!”
Under the consensus of their plans, an assault on the Calligraphy and Painting Entertainment District was launched.
—
At the Night Watcher Base.
A meeting of Night Watchers and department representatives from other sectors took place.
Ziyang, a little orange-haired kid, asked, “How do we handle things when the institute seems about to act? Our intimidation won’t work. The situation has grown complicated.”
Mo Qianmeng was deep in thought.
“Come to think of it, why does the institute insist on finding that missing experiment subject so hard?”
Everyone stared at her oddly.
“Hah, Qianmeng, it’s normal not to know since you weren’t part of those events,” Ziyang smiled.
“Do tell me the specifics?”
“Sure thing, seeing as you’re now a Sunlight Night Watcher, you deserve to know. Researcher Wang, please explain.”
Wang, a representative, stood and said, “Known as the Sunset Research Institute, their focus is eternal life. Founded decades ago, investors include officials and company heads from Qi Yuan City or beyond, all hoping to profit from the results.”
Mo Qianmeng frowned.
“Eternal life? Who still believes in that? Even if science can extend lifespan, immortality is impossible.”
Ziyang sighed.
“Yeah, honestly, studying pain endurance or mechanical ascension sounds more promising.”
Mo nodded in agreement.
“But what does the subject have to do with escaping experiments?”
Wang continued, “She lived for centuries with no signs of aging. Researchers believe she holds the key to eternal life.”
“Centuries?!”
Mo was stunned.
The technology of centuries past wasn’t even advanced. How could anyone live that long?
Could it be due to the stars?
Wang added, “They’ve been tracking her for ages. Only ten years ago did she escape.”
“How?” Mo felt curious.
Black Yang laughed brightly.
“Who knows? We Night Watchers made sure it happened. Dangerous places like these shouldn’t exist anyway!”
Standing on his chair, Black Yang’s eyes gleamed dangerously.
“Like to pick a fight? Night Watchers don’t back down.”
