### Chapter 347: You Can Count on Me
After their little chit-chat, Yuliya and the gang had quite the discussion.
First up, she needed to make the players aware of some of the game’s reality. You know, the kind of truth that shakes your virtual boots off.
The game “Otherworld” had wormed its way into the everyday lives of so many people that even if you told them it was real life and not just a game, they’d have no choice but to gradually accept the shock.
The only snag? Announcing this revelation couldn’t just be a solo act by Huaxia Kingdom; it needed a team effort with other major countries tagging along for the ride.
But no need to sweat it! The other four great countries shared a familial bond—from a time when they all came from the same ancestors. There’s a certain unspoken agreement in such matters.
And right now, they were all on the same page, facing outside challenges together—basically like a big, dysfunctional family road trip.
Next up was the proposed merger between Huaxia Kingdom and the Jade Emperor Kingdom, paving the way for others who wanted to hop on the merger train. But that would take some time; the Jade Emperor Kingdom liked to take things slow and easy.
And so, with their meeting wrapped up, they agreed to meet for some face-to-face fun…er, I mean, serious business in “Blue Star” tomorrow before heading their separate ways.
Yuliya returned to the royal palace and resumed her delightful company with Elia.
While entertaining Elia, she kept an eye on the Jade Emperor Kingdom’s happenings and thought up a few ideas, mostly relating to the intrepid adventurers.
She figured it’d be time to broach the subject of Outsider integration when the stars aligned just right.
Soon enough, a whole day zipped by.
Yuliya logged off.
With experience on her side, she avoided any “pretend-dead” theatrics and snoozed hard.
But here’s the kicker: in situations where she could Zen out like that, there were benefits! For instance, if there was an urgent matter back in Blue Star, she could just log off directly.
Handing over her Otherworld persona to the ruler Yuliya meant there were no limits on where she could log off!
Previously, when it came to logging off in the wild, her Otherworld self had a hard time managing post-log-off circumstances.
And although Yuliya’s Otherworld self slept like a log post-log-off, it didn’t mean she was really out cold.
If someone tried to sneak up on her, she’d shockingly wake up faster than you could say “rude awakening.”
Upon logging off, Xu Xiaoya found Little Moon right there beside her.
Without missing a beat, she called Little Moon to come home.
“Little Moon, I’m taking you somewhere tomorrow. You better take a day off from school!”
“Where are we going?”
“To meet some folks—details to come later.”
Tomorrow’s get-together? Xiaoya had plans to include Little Moon!
According to Xu Cheng’an, the two were actually related. Same last name? Well, that means there’s a chance!
So, if Little Moon was her twin, that theoretically made them family too.
Validation was just a test away!
Plus, Xiaoya had a super busy schedule ahead with some potential travel plans that might require Little Moon’s assistance.
“Okay!”
Little Moon didn’t hesitate; her response came quick.
“Better hit the sack early tonight. Tomorrow’s an early start.”
Xiaoya herself wasn’t too fussed; as long as she could sleep, all was good.
She had been buzzing with energy, which could be chalked up to sharing sleep cycles between two worlds.
Now, as a legendary powerhouse, she could go without sleep and party every day if she wanted!
Bright and early the next day, Xu Xiaoya yanked Little Moon out of her slumber.
Post-pampering, while munching on breakfast, Little Moon popped the question.
“Is today’s itinerary all squared away? You’ve got everything ready, right?”
Little Moon knew Xiaoya well—if she didn’t nudge her about the small stuff, chaos could ensue.
But this time, Xu Xiaoya puffed her chest with confidence: “You can count on me!”
“Well, that’s reassuring!” A smile blossomed on Little Moon’s face.
She was quite looking forward to today’s adventure.
After all, this was the first time Xiaoya had taken the lead in inviting her to do something fun—someone was extra excited!
Once breakfast was devoured, Little Moon excitedly asked, “Are we taking our stuff with us?”
“Stuff? Why would we bring stuff?” Xu Xiaoya tilted her head in confusion.
“No stuff?” Little Moon scrunched her brow. “First things first, where are we heading?”
“To the Imperial Capital.”
“…?” Little Moon blinked, rubbing her ears, then asked, “Wait, where did you say we’re going? I didn’t catch that last part.”
“I said, the Imperial Capital!”
Now there was confirmation, crystal clear.
“The Imperial Capital? Why on earth do you want to go there all of a sudden?”
“Got stuff to do.”
“…”
Little Moon had a million questions buzzing through her mind but opted for the most direct one.
“How are we getting there?”
“Simple.” Xu Xiaoya stepped forward, wrapping one arm around Little Moon’s waist while the other supported her leg.
“Eh?” Little Moon froze.
Hold on! That move felt familiar! It was a memory she wasn’t sure she wanted to revisit—a rather distressing experience!
“Wait! Xiaoya! What on earth are you doing?!”
“Hold tight; we’re off!”
Xu Xiaoya cheerfully declared, and in a blink, they vanished.
The next moment, they were soaring through the clouds at a crazy altitude.
Xu Xiaoya was zooming faster than any plane or high-speed train. Plus, in mid-air, there were no flight paths to worry about—she flew however she pleased!
This “wide-open skies, let the fish jump and the birds fly” vibe was nothing short of exhilarating.
And as they flew, a delightful singing voice echoed around them.
“Big sister! Help! I’m gonna d*e—!”
After about ten minutes, Yuliya zoomed from Magic City to the Imperial Capital.
At first, Little Moon screamed like a banshee, but she calmed down as they flew.
Turns out, you can get used to this sort of thing.
Especially when being transported by the skilled pilot Xu Xiaoya.
One word: steady!
More stable than any plane or train.
After all, Yuliya could literally manipulate space—anything less than steady would be downright unnatural.
Eventually, they settled side by side while Yuliya pulled out some sunflower seeds from who-knows-where and shared them with Little Moon.
They snacked and soared through the sky at blistering speeds.
And honestly? This experience was an absolute thrill!
Following their planned route down to the T, they flew into the Imperial Capital’s vicinity and prepared to land.
They gently descended, halting right where they needed to be before teleporting.
In a flash, they materialized beside an old-fashioned manor.
Yuliya’s so-called itinerary and preparations were about as simple as checking the map for the location then plotting a straight line to it.
How could she mess that up?
Little Moon just liked to overthink everything.
Didn’t she say it enough? “You can count on me!”
Xu Xiaoya led Little Moon to the manor’s entrance.
The door bore two big, bold characters: Xu Clan.
“We’re here, no doubt about it.”
Xu Xiaoya checked her phone. “We’re actually ten minutes early. Maybe we should wait a bit.”
Just then, the door swung open.
Out stepped Xu Cheng’an. “Your Highness! Please forgive our lack of a formal welcome!”
“Ah?” Little Moon shouted, completely flabbergasted.
Holy moly! What’s happening here?!
Sister! Why did you drag me out this early for this?!
