Gu Feng and the others glanced at the young girl and led her directly to absorb the dark energy.
The crowd was stunned into confusion. "As long as one has talent or provides New Year entertainment, they can become an infected person?"
They had waited outside the city for so long, prepared for a desperate struggle during the trials.
They never expected the price of becoming an infected person to be so simple.
Those with weaker human strength were overjoyed.
The undercover reporters in the crowd also released the news immediately.
It touched many people.
They all felt that even while attacking the Alliance, Xiao Ye could still ensure the masses had a good New Year.
How could such a benevolent king not earn their willing submission?
Netizens also actively planned for the New Year. As they planned, they thought, "These initial infected people have been displaced and likely never had the chance to celebrate the New Year before..."
Fortunately, Xiao Ye led the infected people to fight for the status they deserved.
Because they leaned towards Xiao Ye's side, all their thoughts were subtly changed.
Xiao Ye summarized what needed to be done for the New Year.
Fireworks and candles were all prepared.
On New Year's Day.
Xiao Xi came to find Xiao Ye. He enjoyed being alone in the main hall.
He wasn't surprised to see Xiao Xi, and he saw the bright smile on her face.
She exhaled, and hot breath appeared in the air.
Xiao Ye saw Xiao Xi smiling sweetly. "Shall we make dumplings together?"
Xiao Ye nodded in agreement.
When Gu Feng and the others had put down the ingredients, they planned to slip away.
However, Xiao Ye said to them, "You all come and make dumplings too."
Gu Feng and the others stiffened, looking at Xiao Ye in disbelief.
They were making dumplings with King Xiao?
"With more people, it feels more like New Year," Xiao Ye's tone was faint.
Gu Feng and the others cautiously found a spot to sit down and then carefully began to make dumplings.
Xiao Ye also inquired a few times about Xiao Xi's condition.
However, the little girl refused to say anything, shaking her head no matter how Xiao Ye tried to probe.
Xiao Ye could only helplessly focus on making dumplings.
Gu Feng and the others were on pins and needles, feeling unworthy to be making dumplings beside Xiao Ye.
However, this year would surely be the best it could be for the City of God Slayers.
Red lanterns and large red couplets were hung everywhere.
After they finished making dumplings, Xiao Xi wanted to stroll around the city.
The City of God Slayers was bustling with activity, with the festive smiles of infected people of all sizes.
"It's been a long time since we've been this happy..." Xiao Xi sighed softly.
Xiao Ye looked around and chuckled, "This is what New Year should feel like."
"Xiao Xi likes the New Year."
Xiao Xi's large eyes held the entire snowscape.
She was still wearing that red dress, looking a bit thin.
Xiao Ye asked Xiao Xi if she was cold.
Xiao Xi replied that she wasn't.
They found a restaurant to eat at, experiencing unprecedented peace.
The owner, who recognized Xiao Ye's identity, tremblingly handed over the noodles.
"Uh... Your Majesty, your noodles."
Xiao Ye saw the owner trembling and couldn't help but smile.
Xiao Xi raised her voice to the owner, "Don't be afraid, we don't eat people."
The owner nodded erratically.
He placed the food beside Xiao Ye and Xiao Xi, then quickly retreated.
The surrounding customers stared with wide eyes, excited to have encountered Xiao Ye.
However, they also dared not approach, shrinking back into corners to watch.
Xiao Xi looked innocently, "Ye, are we monsters?"
Xiao Ye knew exactly why they were afraid. Although his aura was restrained, it was still enough to make the owner and the others feel fear.
Xiao Ye smiled, "To them, we are more terrifying than monsters."
Xiao Xi slurped a mouthful of noodles, whispering softly, "It's so warm."
Xiao Ye ate along, indeed warming his stomach.
They paid no attention to anyone else, and the customers gradually relaxed.
They returned to their seats but still didn't dare to disturb Xiao Ye and Xiao Xi.
Xiao Xi accompanied Xiao Ye out and finally experienced what the "lights of ten thousand homes" meant.
This was the life of ordinary people.
"Can we live such peaceful lives on Blue Star forever?" Xiao Xi asked involuntarily.
She really liked this kind of life, three meals a day with two meat and one vegetable.
No fighting, everyone so peaceful and busy.
Xiao Ye's gaze deepened, his grip on the chopsticks tightening, "It will remain peaceful forever."
Xiao Xi's lips curved into a smile.
By evening, Xiao Ye took Xiao Xi to watch the fireworks.
This time, Xiao Ye had collected many fireworks and had the infected people set them off at the same time.
He didn't stop others from watching, so when Xiao Ye and Xiao Xi stood in the city, there were many humans present as well.
They knew fireworks were about to be set off and their expressions were incredibly excited.
The fireworks shot into the sky and exploded.
Xiao Xi gasped, instantly captivated.
Xiao Ye gazed at the exploding fireworks, feeling very peaceful.
Suddenly.
Due to the dense crowd, a sharp woman's voice cut through the air.
"Move aside, don't step on my daughter."
A little girl fell to the ground, looking helpless.
Xiao Xi reacted faster than Xiao Ye. As the crowd surged, she used her strength to lift the little girl up.
The surrounding crowd witnessed this scene and couldn't help but be astonished.
It was at this moment that someone discovered Xiao Xi's identity.
The crowd stood frozen, not daring to move.
Xiao Xi returned the little girl to the woman.
The woman was immensely grateful.
Xiao Ye walked to Xiao Xi's side and saw her pained expression from using her strength.
He held Xiao Xi's hand, somewhat exasperated, "Why didn't you wait for me? You helped someone on your own?"
Xiao Ye had clearly warned Xiao Xi that her power was unstable.
He would protect her, and she didn't need to use her strength.
Xiao Xi didn't answer Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye noticed her low mood.
"Are you unhappy because I said a few words?"
Xiao Xi lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the woman's receding back.
Her voice was almost inaudible.
"I miss my mother."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye understood.
Years ago, Xiao Xi's mother had also taken her to escape.
Moreover, Xiao Xi's mother had given her own chance of survival to her daughter.
Xiao Xi's growth over the years was inevitably filled with loneliness and solitude.
Xiao Ye looked at Xiao Xi's drooping head and felt a sense of empathy.
"I... miss home too."
Xiao Xi had never heard Xiao Ye sound so down, and she looked at him with surprise. "Where is your home, Ye?"
Xiao Ye suddenly froze.
He didn't know how to answer Xiao Xi.
The fireworks exploded in the sky, vibrant and colorful.
The starlight also seemed much more beautiful.
Xiao Ye casually pointed to a star, "My home is over there, I can't go back."
Even now, he found it incredible that before his transmigration, he was just an ordinary young man.
On Blue Star, he became the biggest villain, and now he was about to conquer the Alliance.
Xiao Xi looked bewildered.
She didn't quite understand what Xiao Ye meant.
However, Xiao Xi saw a hint of sadness in Xiao Ye's eyes.
She imitated Xiao Ye's way and stood on tiptoe to touch his head.
"It's okay... Ye, don't be sad."
Xiao Ye stared in astonishment as Xiao Xi took out a sachet from her embrace.
"For me?"
Xiao Ye saw Xiao Xi hand it to him, and he reached out to take it and looked.
The words "Peace" were embroidered exquisitely and beautifully.
Xiao Xi's fingertips had needle pricks, and she pursed her lips, seeing Xiao Ye lost in thought. "Do you like it?"
Xiao Ye hadn't expected Xiao Xi to prepare a gift for him.
He curved his lips and smiled, "I like it."
Xiao Xi's eyes were bright. As long as she was by Xiao Ye's side, she asked for nothing else.
She earnestly told him.
"I wish you peace every year and success in everything."
The fireworks' glow reflected on Xiao Xi's face, exquisite and beautiful.
Xiao Ye's gaze softened considerably.
"Thank you, Xiao Xi."