Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 392: Little Troubles on the Eve of the Wedding

The uneasiness that enveloped Gao Xingchen's heart did not dissipate as the wedding approached, but became stronger. The Heart of Stars was beating violently in his chest, as if foreshadowing the coming of some kind of storm. Nan Li keenly noticed his abnormality and asked softly, "Xingchen, what's wrong with you? Is there any movement in the Heart of Stars again?"

Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand and tried to give her a comforting smile: "I'm fine, maybe I've been too busy recently and a little tired. After the wedding is over, we just need to have a good rest."

However, even he himself could not be convinced by these words. In the dead of night, he came to the highest point of the valley alone and looked up at the starry sky. The energy fluctuations of the Heart of Stars became more intense, and an inexplicable chill climbed up his spine.

"What on earth happened?" Gao Xingchen muttered to himself, frowning.

Nan Li appeared behind him silently and put a cloak on his shoulders. "You have been standing here for a long time." There was a hint of worry in her tone, "Xingchen, I know what you are worried about. Xingchen's heart is of great importance and must not be taken lightly."

Gao Xingchen turned around, hugged Nan Li in his arms, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner anxiety. "I have a premonition that something bad is going to happen."

"Don't worry, I will find out." Nan Li patted his back gently with a firm look in his eyes.

As a former top killer, Nan Li has keen insight and excellent tracking skills. She decided to use her advantages to investigate the matter secretly. She quietly sneaked into the dense forest around the valley and carefully observed the movements around her.

Soon, Nan Li discovered something unusual. Not far from the valley, there were several sneaky figures moving through the woods. They moved in a stealthy manner and had alert eyes. It was obvious that they were not good people.

Nan Li did not alert them, but quietly followed them, trying to find out their purpose. She found that these people seemed to be looking for something, and they stopped from time to time and used a strange instrument to detect the surrounding environment.

"What are they looking for?" Nan Li became even more confused, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.

As the night deepened, those people seemed to have gained nothing and finally disappeared into the depths of the dense forest. Nan Li did not relax her vigilance, as she knew that these people would definitely come again.

After returning to the valley, Nanli told Gao Xingchen about her discovery.

"It seems that our wedding has attracted some uninvited guests." Gao Xingchen's eyes flashed with a cold light, "We must not let them ruin this wedding!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other and both understood that sitting and waiting for death was not a solution. They decided to take the initiative and catch these uninvited guests.

"Since the Heart of Stars has chosen you, there must be a reason for it. We cannot disappoint its expectations," Nan Li held Gao Xingchen's hand and said with a firm look, "We will protect ourselves and this wedding."

Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand and gave her a reassuring look. After discussing, the two decided to use the terrain of the valley to set a trap and lure those people into the trap.

They set up some simple mechanisms around the valley and sprinkled some special medicinal powder on the road that must be passed. This medicinal powder was developed by Nanli according to an ancient formula. It is colorless and odorless, but it can disrupt people's perception and make people hallucinate.

After everything was ready, Gao Xingchen and Nanli waited quietly for the prey to take the bait.

Sure enough, when the sky was slightly bright, those sneaky figures appeared again near the valley. They moved forward cautiously, not realizing the danger was coming.

When they stepped into the trap, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li attacked at the same time. The pre-set trap was triggered, and several vines broke out of the ground, tying up those people tightly.

Before those people could react to what was happening, they were subdued by Gao Xingchen and Nan Li. They learned from one of them that they were sent by someone to investigate the valley and wait for an opportunity to disrupt the wedding.

"Who sent you here?" Gao Xingchen asked sternly.

The spy's eyes were evasive, and he was unable to speak. Gao Xingchen emphasized his tone, releasing a trace of the pressure of the Heart of Stars. The spy was immediately frightened and pale, and said tremblingly: "It's... it's the mysterious man... who was defeated by you before..."

"He still won't give up?" Nan Li frowned slightly. It seemed that this wedding was more complicated than they had imagined.

In order to cope with the next challenge, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li decided to seek the help of Pharmacist Li. Although Pharmacist Li has a strange personality, he has superb medical skills and is proficient in the use of herbs.

After hearing this, Pharmacist Li started to prepare a special medicine for them without saying anything. He carefully selected dozens of precious medicinal materials and refined them in the furnace for three days and three nights according to the ancient formula.

"Drink it," Pharmacist Li handed two bottles of potions with a faint fragrance to Gao Xingchen and Nan Li, "This can temporarily enhance your strength and defense to resist foreign invasion."

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li took the potion and drank it without hesitation. A warm current instantly flowed through their bodies, and they could feel that their strength and perception had been significantly improved.

"The wedding is coming soon, we can't take it lightly," Nan Li said with a firm look, "Ling'er, you should also be prepared to deal with emergencies at any time."

Ling'er nodded. Although she was still young, as a princess of the elves, she was confident in her abilities. She was ready. Once the enemy attacked, she would summon her pet and fight alongside Gao Xingchen and Nan Li to protect their home.

Ling'er nodded obediently, her tender little face full of seriousness. She closed her eyes and chanted the ancient elf spell in a low voice. Around her, dots of fluorescent light gathered, and gradually a group of crystal clear elves appeared. These elves were only the size of a palm, but each of them was full of spirit. They flapped their transparent wings, circling in the air, forming a protective barrier.

After arranging all the defense measures, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li walked side by side in the garden. As night fell, the stars twinkled and the moonlight was like water, adding a touch of romance to the upcoming wedding.

"Do you remember the first time we met?" Nan Li looked at the starry sky with a gentle smile on his lips.

"Of course I remember," Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly, his deep eyes full of doting, "At that time you were dressed in black and cold as ice, but I was like a silly boy and rushed into your world headfirst."

"I thought you were annoying at that time," Nan Li chuckled, "like a piece of taffy that I couldn't get rid of."

"But you were finally moved by my sincerity, weren't you?" Gao Xingchen raised his eyebrows, with a hint of pride in his tone.

"That's because there is a light in you that you haven't even discovered yourself," Nan Li turned to look at Gao Xingchen, her eyes full of tenderness, "It's not without reason that the Heart of Stars chose you."

"We will be together forever, guarding the Heart of the Stars, guarding this land, and guarding our home," Gao Xingchen hugged Nan Li in his arms and gave her a deep kiss on the forehead.

Just as the two were enjoying this moment of peace and sweetness, a carrier pigeon flapped its wings and landed on Gao Xingchen's shoulder. Gao Xingchen untied the small bamboo tube tied to the pigeon's leg, opened it, and his face instantly became solemn.

"What's wrong?" Nan Li noticed the change in Gao Xingchen's expression and asked with concern.

"This is the news from Pharmacist Li," Gao Xingchen handed the note to Nan Li, "He said that he found that the mysterious man has been active recently and seems to be planning a bigger conspiracy."

Nan Li frowned after reading the note, and a sense of uneasiness rose in her heart. "The wedding is coming soon, what exactly does he want to do?"

Gao Xingchen shook his head. He couldn't be sure. The letter only contained a few short sentences and did not reveal more information. "It seems that we still underestimated the determination of this mysterious man," Gao Xingchen said solemnly, "He will definitely appear again on the eve of the wedding. We must be fully prepared."

As the night deepens, the valley is shrouded in a tense atmosphere. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stand in front of the window, looking into the distance, their hearts filled with worry and doubt. What is the conspiracy of the mysterious man? Can they hold their wedding smoothly and protect their love and home?