Lin Xiu's words caused Xianchen to smile in delight. It was only natural that she had to grow up early because of what she had suffered, and she blamed the night mystics for what they had done to her family.

"I understand, Master Lin! I won't let you down, and I'll make good use of the resources that the dojo has provided me."

Lin Xiu waved a hand carelessly. "Don't worry, we don't have any question about your loyalty. If we did, the two of us wouldn't be the people approaching you today. You know of the four alien research teams in the area,...