Xing Yuan didn't pay much attention to these matters. When Yu Xuan An began to hold her accountable, she directly submitted her resignation.
With a clear mind, Xing Yuan rationally analyzed, "Your Majesty, I've heard that the Northern Continent is desolate. Why don't you banish me there? It would also serve as an explanation to the federal citizens."
Xing Yuan had only learned about such a place by chance from Xi Yue. Regardless, she had been injured this time, lost so much blood, and had expelled most of the drugs that Xi Shan Hai had administered into her body over the years. She wouldn't feel the urge to fight as much anymore, and finding a place to live peacefully seemed like a good option.
"Presumptuous! Are you dictating to His Majesty?" Before Yu Xuan An could speak, a minister beside him couldn't help but act like a sycophant.
"Heh! Your Majesty, what do you think?" Although Xing Yuan was polite, her eyes, as she looked at Yu Xuan An, were full of threat. She could elevate someone, and she had the ability to bring them down.
If all else failed, she might even start a small rebellion for human rights. She felt her chances of success were quite high.
Yu Xuan An understood what Xing Yuan had left unsaid. He furrowed his brows and pondered for a long time before saying, "Very well, but the General needs to give me a promise."
"Speak!" When she was in a good mood, Xing Yuan didn't mind giving him a smile.
"Since it's banishment, I will not permit you to leave the Northern Continent as you please. Of course, it's banishment on the surface, but I will grant you the authority of the Lord of the Northern Continent. If you need anything, you can ask for it, and someone will deliver it to you."
"I can also give you a promise regarding your people. As long as you are alive, I and my descendants will never harm them. It would be best if we could live in peace like this! General, what do you think of my proposal?"
"I think it's good, but..." Satisfaction flashed in Xing Yuan's eyes.
Then she looked at Xi Yue, who seemed a bit confused about what had just happened, and politely asked, "Sister, what do you think of this?"
Xi Yue glanced at both parties, a hint of understanding in her eyes.
She nodded and agreed, "Alright! Let's proceed as you've discussed."
After leaving the council hall, Xi Yue grabbed Xing Yuan's ear and pulled her into the car.
Xing Yuan whimpered pitifully, begging for mercy, but Xi Yue's face was stern, her anger burning, and she remained unmoved.
She said coldly, "Explain yourself! When did your injuries heal?"
"It was... it was a few days ago!" Xing Yuan knew her actions were wrong and quickly put on a smile.
The second question of life and death: "Why didn't you tell me and act without authorization?"
"I thought I could handle it myself! And you've been quite busy lately, so I didn't have a chance to tell you my plan." Feeling Xi Yue's grip loosen slightly, Xing Yuan ingratiatingly massaged her back.
Xi Yue suddenly hugged her, her voice trembling slightly, "A'Yuan, I hope this is the last time. I can't bear the helplessness of losing you again. Promise me, okay?"
"Okay!" Xing Yuan hugged Xi Yue back, a hint of guilt in her eyes.
"I'll go back and pack. You go and brief those people in the First Legion. We'll head to the Northern Continent tonight," Xi Yue instructed.
"Ah? So soon?" Xing Yuan's eyes were full of bewilderment.
"Yes. Although I don't know what secret agreement you've reached with him, I don't want to know about these messy things anymore."
"My only wish now is to be with you peacefully! Don't let any more trouble disrupt our lives."
"Okay!" Xing Yuan nodded obediently. She had always been good and obedient.
Moreover, she had done a lot for the First Legion. She knew she wasn't cut out to be a General. She had taken on the role at a critical moment, and it was her formidable combat power that had convinced everyone to accept her as General.
She believed Bai Xing Yu would do a better job than her.
In reality, there wasn't much to explain. The people of the First Legion all believed she had been banished to the Northern Continent for her indiscriminate killing. This punishment wasn't too severe compared to what she had done.
However, they all knew clearly why Xing Yuan had gone on a killing spree – it was for them, the First Legion.
So, when Xing Yuan left, they spontaneously held a farewell ceremony, which made Xing Yuan feel a little embarrassed. After all, she knew in her heart that her actions were essentially to vent her anger for her partner.
But her actions had been elevated by others, becoming more noble. She couldn't deny that.
The Northern Continent was relatively economically backward, and its people's thinking was more old-fashioned.
Xing Yuan's plan was to lie flat here and treat it like a vacation, but Xi Yue was not one to sit idle. Within a few days, she began to implement sweeping reforms in the Northern Continent.
If anyone opposed, it was simple! She would call her partner.
Xing Yuan would stand there with a stern face. The citizens, having heard of her battle achievements, would cooperate with Xi Yue's work without her even needing to lift a finger.
If there were any who were courageous (or suicidal) enough, Xing Yuan would happily oblige them. How dare they challenge her and occupy the time she should have spent with her partner? She had plenty of pent-up frustration to release.
Xi Yue always found a way to appease a displeased Xing Yuan with a few words:
She gently kissed Xing Yuan and said softly, "My partner is still angry! Be careful, you'll age faster and become ugly!"
"A'Yuan, don't worry! You are the most important person in my heart, of course, they can't compare to you."
"A'Yuan, you really don't want to talk to me today? I can let you do whatever you want today!"
The two had no plans for children. Xi Yue was busy with the construction of the Northern Continent, and Xing Yuan... Xing Yuan's heart could not accommodate anyone but Xi Yue.
Simply put, she was worried that a child would take away the time she spent with Xi Yue. She didn't have enough time herself, so how could she let others share it with her?
Xing Yuan lived for over ninety years before passing away. In the interstellar era, this was considered a short lifespan, likely due to the severe injuries sustained in previous battles, which had damaged her vitality.
On that day, Xi Yue said nothing, but quietly poured all her energy into her work. She passed away the year after Xing Yuan's departure, her cause of death being exhaustion.
Perhaps after Xing Yuan left, she had no longer had the will to live. Like a candle burning, she had devoted all her energy to her work, continuously depleting her potential, and finally achieved her wish.
She chose cremation. A faint smile graced her lips as she passed, her eyes filled with liberation. She said, "I miss her dearly. The smoke will fly faster, otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up to her."