"That's a secret," Lan Jue said with a smile.
The Pharmacist inclined her head. When she faced Lan Jue, she was no longer as cold as before. Instead, she was as warm as a spring breeze. "Thank you for coming.
I thought you'd forgotten what you promised me. "
Lan Jue's voice was a little ashamed. "I've been away for a while.
I've only been back for a few days, and now I'm leaving again. I came to see Jun 'er, and I have something to tell you. "
"I know what it is," the Pharmacist said. "You're going to the Major League.
I didn't want to go, I didn't want to leave Jun 'er. But since you're here, I'll go. "
Lan Jue said, "Actually, you could take Jun 'er with you.
She can't see now, but it's not good to keep her cooped up at home. She's a good girl, but it's not good for her health. "
The Pharmacist paused. Lan Jue's words had left her in a daze. Take Jun 'er with me?
Jun 'er had been blind since she was a child, and her husband had never returned. Her daughter had become her only hope. She and her daughter had been dependent on each other for many years. The Pharmacist, who was known for her strength to the outside world, had a fragile heart that only she knew.
He was afraid that something might happen to his daughter, so he kept her by his side like a porcelain doll. She rarely left the house, let alone went on trips.
Lan Jue said, "Just because she can't see doesn't mean she's unhealthy.
But if she stays here all the time, then she'll really be unhealthy!
Take her out to play, let her open her mind.
It doesn't matter if you don't go, I'm here on the Gourmet's request. I don't have to convince you, but I really do think you should.
You should take Jun 'er out for a walk. "
The Pharmacist's voice was pained. "Maybe the onlooker sees more.
You're right.
I've overlooked all this.
Jun 'er is too good.
She's never asked me for anything.
I've overlooked that she's still a child.
Thank you, Jewelry Master, truly. "
Lan Jue smiled. "Didn't you say it just now?
I'm the baby's father.
It's my duty to care about Jun'er. "
The Pharmacist smiled. "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. I was just a little impulsive.
My emotions are indeed unstable at times.
Let's go, I'll take you to see Jun'er.
Over the past month, she has asked me several times when she can listen to your stories. "
Lan Jue laughed and said, "Today, tell her a story about military training."
The Pharmacist led Lan Jue to Jun 'er's room.
"Mom!" Jun 'er said in surprise, "Is Dad here too?"
Lan Jue said in surprise, "Jun'Er, how did you know?"
Jun'Er leapt from her bed and ran towards Lan Jue. Her face lit up with excitement. "Dad, dad, you're home!
I can hear your footsteps! "
The Pharmacist's eyes misted over. Lan Jue felt a pang in his heart. This beautiful child was too cute. She'd only heard her own footsteps once, but she'd remembered them.
From this, it could be seen how much she longed for this familial love.
Lan Jue scooped her up in his arms.
He tousled her hair, and Jun'Er leaned into his face. "Dad, I missed you."
"Dad missed you too." This was the second time he'd seen Jun'Er, and Lan Jue was quick to embrace the role of a father.
He glanced at the Pharmacist, feeling as if they were in the same boat.
The Pharmacist had lost her husband, and he had lost his wife.
If Hera were still alive, perhaps they'd have a child together.
He hugged Jun'Er tighter and walked over to the bed. "Jun'Er, I've just returned from training a new batch of soldiers.
Do you want me to tell you a story about their training? "
"Yes, yes!" Jun'Er clapped her hands in glee.
Lan Jue carried her to the bedside and sat her down on his lap. His right hand gently stroked her hair. "The recruits were outstanding. They were all Adepts, fifth level or higher.
But they were still rookies, and needed special training to grow in a short time. That's why I organized them into a special class, with me as the instructor.
I taught them. "
Jun'Er didn't say another word. She listened intently to Lan Jue's story. The Pharmacist could see a faint golden light emanating from Lan Jue's hand. It was a gentle pulse of electricity.
He was trying to stimulate Jun'Er's withered optic nerves.
The Pharmacist had tried everything she could think of, but to no avail. Jun'Er's optic nerves had atrophied from birth, and no medicine could cure it.
She watched the light emanating from Lan Jue's hand. She knew the chances of success were slim, but at least there was a chance.
Her vision had already become blurry. Vaguely, she seemed to see her husband returning and the family reuniting.
Lan Jue told the story for a full hour. Regardless of how big or small it was, Lan Jue told the story of the A.R.C. students, and how they had grown.
This time Jun'Er didn't fall asleep. Her pretty face was full of envy.
She could feel Lan Jue's pulse of electricity, but she didn't resist.
"Dad, it would be great if I could become one of them. I also want to become a Mecha Warrior."
Lan Jue smiled. "When Jun'Er grows up, daddy will teach you, okay?"
Jun'Er's face fell. "But Jun'Er can't see."
Lan Jue said. "No matter how hard it is, daddy will find a way to help Jun'Er regain her sight. When that time comes, you'll be able to see the world in all its colors. You'll be able to see mommy and daddy, okay?"
Jun'er nodded her head lightly. A child was a child after all, and no matter how intelligent she was, her mental state was still very simple. Although she nodded her head, her little face clearly showed that she did not believe him.
Lan Jue asked, "Can you feel the numbness from daddy's hand?"
Jun'Er nodded. "Yes.
It feels like my eyes are a little sore. "
Lan Jue smiled. "That's right.
Your optic nerve is atrophied, but daddy checked it for you last time.
This atrophy is not pathological.
In other words, we just need to let the atrophied nerve stretch and interact with your retina. Then, you'll be able to see again.
This might take some time, but daddy will find a way to cure you. "
This time, Jun'er really believed him a little. "Daddy, really?
Can I really see it too? "
Lan Jue nodded. "Definitely.
Jun'Er is so beautiful. How can she not see the outside world? "
Jun'Er hugged Lan Jue's neck tightly and kissed him on the cheek. "Daddy, you're the best."
Lan Jue stroked her hair. "Jun'Er, do you want to go on a trip?
Daddy will be going out again in a few days.
It might be a while before he's back.
I've already told mommy I'll take you to meet up with daddy.
Then we'll have some fun for a few days. What do you think?
We'll be flying out in a big airship. "
Jun'Er's eyes widened in surprise. Although she couldn't see, her face was flushed with excitement. "Daddy, daddy, I love you. That's great, we can go out and play!"
The Pharmacist couldn't hold back her tears when she saw Jun'Er's happy face. She covered her mouth to stop herself from sobbing.
Lan Jue stayed until very late, and only after Jun'Er had gone to bed did he bid the Pharmacist farewell.
A child's heart was pure. Being with Jun'Er had melted away all the complicated emotions in his heart. Everything had become clear.
Some things had already happened. What else could he do but accept?
Let him do whatever he wants.
Back at the Zeus Jewelry Shop, Lan Jue gave Mika some of the precious power gems she'd collected. They'd be used to upgrade Zeus -1 and the other ships, as well as their mechas.
He didn't have to worry too much about the shop.
Three days later, a large transport ship took off from Skyfire's civilian airship hangar. It was headed straight for the Western Alliance.
A large transport ship could carry three thousand passengers and a great deal of supplies at once. It also had to be able to fly at the speed of light to ensure it was fast enough.
Large transport ships were divided into first class, business class, and economy class.
The National Eastern University's teachers were forced to take economy. After all, it was a public expense, and the funds the school could provide were limited.
Lan Jue sat helplessly in his seat. He couldn't help it. Economy!
It'd been years since he'd been in one.
He didn't want to take economy, not because it was extravagant, but because he was tall. The economy class of the Eastern Alliance ships didn't have much room for his legs.
In front of him, he had to curl up his body a little and lift his knees in order to sit on his seat.
It wasn't a comfortable position, and it would take nearly five days and five nights to get from the Eastern Alliance to the Western Alliance.
Although they'd be in deep sleep during wormholes and interstellar jumps, Lan Jue felt that if he sat for five days and nights, even if he didn't die, he'd at least lose a layer of his skin.
No, he had to find a way to upgrade!
What made him even more helpless were the two people sitting next to him.
The seats in economy class were small, so you had to touch the arms of the person next to you.
On Lan Jue's left was Zhou Qianlin, and on his right was the Savage Goddess, Tan Lingyun.
Zhou Qianlin was a little better. Although their relationship was a little strange, and Zhou Qianlin's attitude towards him was a little cold, she still had a place in Lan Jue's heart.
If not for that, Lan Jue wouldn't have lost himself after being so close to her.
On the other hand, the Savage Goddess was completely different.
When Tan Lingyun realized that the person sitting next to him was Lan Jue, his expression was so ugly that it was as if there was a big fly sitting next to him. His face was full of disgust.
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