Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 391 Love Under the Stars

Gao Xingchen was not in a hurry to express the love that surged in his heart. There was no need to rush to say something. There was still a long time to come. He had enough time to show Nan Li the love that was buried deep in his heart bit by bit. The tacit understanding between them no longer needed to be expressed in words.

After returning to the valley, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li began to build a new home. They chose a Feng Shui treasure land in the valley, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery. Gao Xingchen used the power of the Heart of Stars to create dense forests, clear streams meandering through the forests, birds singing and flowers blooming, just like a paradise.

Pharmacist Li also found his own fun here. He sowed the precious medicinal seeds he had collected over the years in every corner of the valley. Under the nourishment of the Heart of Stars, these seeds quickly took root, sprouted, and grew vigorously.

"Xingchen, the power of your Star Heart is truly magical! I have lived for most of my life, and have never seen herbs grow so fast!" Pharmacist Li looked at the lush medicinal fields in front of him, rubbing his hands excitedly, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to have smoothed out.

"As long as Pharmacist Li likes it, this will be our home from now on. We will make it better than before." Gao Xingchen said with a smile.

Ling'er also found new playmates here. She played and frolicked with the small animals in the valley, and her clear laughter echoed in the valley, adding some vitality to this peaceful land.

At night, the sky was dotted with stars. Gao Xingchen and Nanli sat side by side in the garden, looking up at the starry sky.

"Nanli, look, does that star look like you?" Gao Xingchen pointed to the brightest star in the sky and said softly.

"Yeah, very bright and beautiful." Nanli replied softly.

"It's like you, it lights up my life." Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li affectionately, his eyes full of love.

Nan Li turned her head to look at Gao Xingchen, and their eyes met. The distance between them seemed very close, yet it seemed as if there were thousands of mountains and rivers between them.

"Xingchen, thank you." Nanli's voice was soft, but full of sincerity.

"Silly girl, there's no need to say thank you between us." Gao Xingchen gently held Nan Li in his arms. Feeling her warmth, his heart felt unprecedented peace and satisfaction.

However, this peace did not last long.

The next day, Gao Xingchen discovered that the woods outside the valley showed signs of destruction.

"It seems that our peaceful life is about to be disrupted." Gao Xingchen looked at those traces, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Nan Li also realized the seriousness of the situation. She clenched the dagger in her hand and said firmly: "No matter who it is, if he dares to destroy the home we worked so hard to build, I will never let him go!"

In order to protect this hard-earned peace, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li decided that it was time to train the local residents so that they would have the power to protect themselves...

The traces of the destroyed forest outside the valley were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, which aroused the vigilance of Gao Xingchen and Nan Li. In order to protect this hard-won peace, they decided to prepare for a rainy day and let the residents in the valley have the power to protect themselves.

"Xingchen, you teach everyone how to practice. I'm not very good at these things involving fighting and killing." Nanli frowned slightly. She was used to being alone and was not keen on guiding others.

Gao Xingchen naturally understood her thoughts and smiled as he held her hand. "Okay, just go do what you like, I'll take care of this."

Therefore, Gao Xingchen began to pass on his cultivation skills and martial arts to the residents in the valley. These simple residents had never been exposed to cultivation, but they were full of awe and trust in Gao Xingchen, the guardian of the "Heart of the Stars", and they studied very hard.

Gao Xingchen developed different training plans based on each person's qualifications and characteristics. He patiently guided and taught them the secrets of training bit by bit. Under his careful guidance, the valley residents' training level improved day by day, and they gradually mastered the basic self-defense skills.

Nan Li turned her attention to the defense of the valley. With her keen observation and rich experience, she arranged exquisite formations and mechanisms around the valley, turning the entire valley into a fortress that was easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Pharmacist Li was still immersed in his medicine field. With the nourishment of the Heart of Stars, the medicinal herbs he cultivated not only had amazing efficacy, but also greatly increased their yields, bringing rich products to the valley. Under the guidance of Pharmacist Li, the residents of the valley learned to identify and pick medicinal herbs, and sold the excess medicinal herbs through caravans in exchange for the supplies they needed for life.

With the joint efforts of Gao Xingchen, Nanli and Pharmacist Li, the valley gradually developed into a prosperous paradise, where people lived a self-sufficient, peaceful and happy life with happy smiles on their faces.

In their spare time, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li often strolled in the garden together. Colorful flowers bloomed one after another, emitting bursts of fragrance, bees were busy collecting nectar in the flowers, and butterflies were dancing among the flowers.

"Nanli, look, how beautiful the scenery here is!" Gao Xingchen looked at the picturesque scenery in front of him, his heart filled with emotion.

"Well, yes." Nan Li responded softly, but her gaze remained on Gao Xingchen, with a gentle light flashing in her eyes.

The feelings between them, like the flowers in the valley, bloomed quietly without anyone noticing.

However, in these seemingly peaceful days, an undercurrent is quietly surging. Outside the valley, pairs of greedy eyes are spying on this paradise...

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the valley, gilding the lush green grass with a layer of gold. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li walked side by side on the garden path, followed by a lively and jumping elf, Ling'er.

"Xingchen, look!" Ling'er suddenly flew to a blooming blue flower and pointed at the pistil excitedly, "The nectar of this flower is sweet!"

Gao Xingchen and Nanli smiled at each other, and Nanli gently tapped Ling'er's forehead, "You little greedy cat, you only know how to eat."

Ling'er stuck out her tongue, turned into a streak of silver light, and flew to another flower.

Gao Xingchen's gaze fell on Nan Li. The glow of the setting sun added a soft glow to her fair skin, making her look even more gentle and charming.

"Nanli," Gao Xingchen gently held her hand, feeling the coolness of her fingertips, "Thank you for everything you have done for me and for this place."

Nan Li turned to look at him, his figure reflected in her clear eyes, "We are husband and wife, why are you saying these things? I am also very happy to see that the people here can live and work in peace and contentment."

Gao Xingchen held her in his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and took a deep breath. The faint fragrance coming from her hair made him feel extremely at ease.

"Nanli, we will always be happy like this, right?" There was a barely perceptible hint of uneasiness in Gao Xingchen's voice.

"Of course." Nan Li raised her head and looked at him firmly, "We will be together forever, protecting this land and the people we love."

Gao Xingchen's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a strong impulse surged in his heart. He wanted to keep her by his side forever, spend his life with her, and grow old together.

"Nanli, I..."

Before Gao Xingchen could finish his words, he was interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps.

"Valley Master, Madam Valley Master, something bad has happened!" Pharmacist Li ran over breathlessly, his face full of anxiety, "An army has been spotted outside the valley!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's faces instantly became solemn. The peaceful and harmonious life seemed to be completely broken at this moment... The sudden appearance of Pharmacist Li made Gao Xingchen swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and asked in a deep voice: "Pharmacist Li, tell me slowly, what happened?"

Pharmacist Li recovered his breath and said hurriedly, "An army has arrived from outside the valley. They are large in number and have golden eagles embroidered on their flags. They look like... they look like the army of the Falcon Empire!"

The Falcon Empire, one of the most powerful empires in the Nine Stars Realm, is famous for its strong military power and expansionist ambitions. If they really set their sights on this idyllic valley, the consequences would be disastrous.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li exchanged glances, and each saw solemnity in the other's eyes. After years of peaceful life, they almost forgot that the Nine Stars Realm was not a pure land, and war and killing were always the main theme of this world.

"I understand, Pharmacist Li, go down first to calm everyone down and don't cause panic." Gao Xingchen ordered calmly, "Nan Li and I will go and check the situation."

Pharmacist Li took the order and left, while Gao Xingchen and Nan Li quickly rushed to the entrance of the valley. Standing on a high place, looking around, they saw a dark mass of soldiers wearing black armor outside the valley. They were well-organized and murderous, and it was obvious that they were an elite army that had been through many battles.

"It seems that the peaceful life is coming to an end." Nanli said softly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Gao Xingchen held her hand tightly and said firmly: "No matter what happens, I will protect you and everything here."

However, at this moment, Gao Xingchen suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart, as if something bad was about to happen. He subconsciously looked at his chest, where the Heart of the Stars was stored, the mysterious gem that connected the fate of the entire Nine Stars Realm.

"What's wrong?" Nan Li noticed his abnormality and asked with concern.

Gao Xingchen shook his head and said, "Nothing, maybe I'm too tired recently."

However, his uneasiness became more and more intense, as if an invisible force was quietly approaching.

In order to dispel the haze in his heart, Gao Xingchen decided to propose to Nanli. On a moonlit night, he took out the carefully prepared star ring, knelt on one knee, and said affectionately: "Nanli, marry me, let me protect you and love you for my whole life!"

Nan Li looked at the man in front of her, the man who had given everything for her and this land, and her eyes became moist. She nodded gently and said softly, "I do."

The news spread, and the whole valley was in an uproar. To celebrate the good news, everyone decided to hold a grand wedding for them.

On the wedding day, the valley was decorated with lights and filled with joy. People sang and danced, sending the most sincere blessings to the newlyweds. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li wore wedding dresses, held hands, and made a vow of love in front of everyone's witness.

However, at this happy moment, Gao Xingchen clearly felt that the energy fluctuations of the Star Heart were becoming more and more intense, and an ominous premonition spread in his heart...