Linyin was somewhat afraid and filled with concern for Xu Lanzhou.
Xu Lanzhou gave a slight smile. Her beauty remained stunning, yet it was mixed with a touch of resolve and ruthlessness.
"Linyin, we just received news that the 95th Legion of the Star Alliance has passed through the Dingchen Stargate and is preparing to advance into the Wilds of the Galaxy. Their target is probably Han Jiaxue and me. Your appearance at this time, and carrying something suspicious, can't blame me for being wary of you."
Linyin was dumbstruck, "The Star Alliance has found you? They want to capture you and Han Jiaxue?"
She quickly added, "You don't think I'm a spy sent by Xiao Yu, do you?"
Xu Lanzhou didn't speak but implied her agreement with her silence.
Linyin's face flushed red; she felt insulted.
"What on earth has happened to you?! Where is that knight who was infinitely loyal to the Chancellor, full of combativeness and virtues? I am your companion, running around for the Chancellor's return, and yet you think I'm a spy?"
Xu Lanzhou said indifferently, "At this time, caution is never wrong."
Linyin yelled, "No, you can't treat me this way, I want to see Han Jiaxue!"
A mocking smile appeared on Xu Lanzhou's face, "Do you think she can help you? Her current situation will probably be quite similar to yours soon."
Linyin was so shocked it was as if her soul was shattered, "You... What have you done to Miss Han? Have you confined her?"
The beautiful Xu Lanzhou lowered her eyelids and said, "She's just too tired and needs more rest."
"Nonsense! Who are you really?"
Xu Lanzhou looked at Linyin seriously, "If you really want to know, you can call me Xu Shisan."
When the car stopped, it was at the headquarters of the Champion Mercenary Corps. Several robust female mercenaries came over and took Linyin away, while the box Linyin desperately protected had already ended up in Xu Lanzhou's hands.
At some point, a long-haired swordsman with an unusual style appeared beside Xu Lanzhou.
"Have someone study this. There must be something remarkable inside."
"Yes, Commander." Night Song's demeanor was always like that of a servant, never resembling a powerful Star Warrior, or the second in command of a mercenary corps.
Night Song glanced at Xu Lanzhou, his cold eyes containing a hint of emotion. He asked, "The 95th Legion of the Star Alliance might arrive at the Wilds of the Galaxy within half a month. Although no civilization has ever successfully penetrated the Wilds of the Galaxy, we still must be prepared. Should the mercenary corps get ready and perhaps avoid their thrust for now?"
Xu Lanzhou waved her hand, "That's not necessary. Lai Zhicun, that guy, is just Xiao Yu's loyal dog. In terms of ability, he doesn't come close to one-tenth of Xiao Yu. The Wilds of the Galaxy is our home ground, we can face off with the Star Alliance's hounds."
Night Song was worried, but since Xu Lanzhou had made her decision, he had no choice but to comply.
Night Song vanished from in front of Xu Lanzhou, and Xu Lanzhou went to her courtyard. A coolness crept in, the autumn wind swept through, and leaves as large as palms drifted down from the courtyard trees, reminiscent of the planetrees on Earth.
"Thirteen, how could you treat Linyin ?"
Xu Lanzhou slightly turned around, and another Xu Lanzhou stood behind her.
She said with a mocking expression, "The person controlling this body now is me, and how to decide is my affair."
"You..." the latter Xu Lanzhou was somewhat at a loss for words.
At that moment, another Xu Lanzhou appeared beside them, "Thirteen, you are now the dominant personality of this body, but you promised us that every once in a while, you'd let us come out for a breath of fresh air. Now should be my Number Six's time to breathe."
This Xu Lanzhou had a bit of a naive look on her face, akin to a silly big sister.
Xu Shisan shook her head, saying indifferently, "The Mercenary Corps is facing an unprecedented crisis. I must take the time to make arrangements, and at this time, other forces in the Wilds of the Galaxy are also stirring. You coming out is a waste of time."
Another Xu Lanzhou, wearing a Hanfu dress and cloak, nodded in agreement, "Thirteen has a point."
A Xu Lanzhou in military attire came over, angrily saying, "Thirteen, you brought Linyin back, and she said the Chancellor is about to return. Isn't this the day we've been waiting for?"
Thirteen looked at her and said, "Fifteen, Xu Lanzhou admires him, you are loyal to him, but for me, he's just a symbol. I don't need him, nor do I want him to destroy everything I have established."
Thirteen glanced at Xu Lanzhou sitting on the long stairway in front of the door, her cheeks propped in her hands, full of a young girl's aspirations, filled with mockery and pity, "The Commander of those days is now nothing but a waste."
The Xu Lanzhou she called a waste, the original personality, could not hear her words at all, her heart filled with sweetness, "Are you finally coming back? I've missed you so much."
A Xu Lanzhou, with a face full of pampering and concern, maybe called Xu Girlfriends, the first sub-personality Xu Lanzhou split into when her personality first divided, sat beside her, gently embracing her, and whispered in her ear, "Silly girl."
In the small courtyard, various expressions, attire, and thoughts of Xu Lanzhou, whether standing or sitting, twenty Xu Lanzhous formed a painting that felt chilling yet exceedingly beautiful.
Xu Lanzhou's schizophrenia has become even more severe!
Since leaving Bai Zhongqi that year, Xu Lanzhou has split into a new personality every year. These personalities separated Xu Lanzhou's various emotions, eventually becoming very individualistic. More impressively, each personality thinks independently and has its own ideas.
Initially, Xu Lanzhou was still able to control such situations, but as the number of personalities grew, she found it increasingly difficult to manage these ever-stronger personalities.
Thirteen, the personality split in the thirteenth year, is smart, powerful, and ambitious. Sometimes, Xu Lanzhou relies on Thirteen to strategize for her. She would also confide her yearning for Bai Zhongqi to Thirteen.
But what she didn't anticipate was that Thirteen is an ambitious personality.
Thirteen persuaded most of the personalities, including the unsuspecting first sub-personality Xu Girlfriends, and then she lost control of this body.
Xu Girlfriends is the most tender-hearted personality. She didn't want Xu Lanzhou to continue bearing so much responsibility and wanted Xu Lanzhou to take a break. Utilizing this, Thirteen had her help herself and locked Xu Lanzhou in the corner of consciousness.
This small courtyard isn't just a resting place for the leader of the Mercenary Corps; it's also where all the personality consciousnesses emerge.
Xu Thirteen clenched her own small fist slightly. She looked up at the sky and thought, "I must absolutely not let Bai Zhongqi come back and destroy my everything. 'Xu Lanzhou' doesn't need men, doesn't need the Chancellor, 'Xu Lanzhou' can only depend on herself, and any factors threatening 'Xu Lanzhou's' independence must be eliminated!"
Her mind raced, aware that the Mercenary Corps was facing the great enemy in the form of the Star Alliance, and also that Bai Zhongqi's shadow was beginning to loom over her head, making her feel the urgency to quickly resolve all matters.
Meanwhile, Xu Lanzhou sitting on the steps stealthily glanced at Xu Thirteen. Surrounded by other personalities, Xu Thirteen appeared like a true powerhouse. Indeed, she was in control of the body and had created many achievements.
Xu Lanzhou had truly given up at one point. She had fled from her own life, unable to relieve her own pain. However, when she learned from Linyin that Bai Zhongqi was indeed alive and would return, a fierce flame reignited in her heart.
"I must become myself again—brave, kind, compassionate, and loyal Knight. No matter the cost, I will welcome you back, my Chancellor."
In a perfect body, a secret war between two personalities began.