First Interstellar Guide Chapter 107: Extra 8: Parallel World; First Encounter

Chapter 107: Extra 8: Parallel World; First Encounter

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

On October 30, 474 Star Calendar, in the surgical area of the Central Hospital of the Federal Capital Star, Lu Tingyu and Jiao Shuo stood nervously at the door of the operating room, while in the nearby corridor, Qin Luo and Xie Xi anxiously awaited the birth of their child. At exactly 7 o’clock in the evening, a loud cry came from inside the operating room.

Qin Luo’s heart leaped with joy, “Has the baby come out?”

Xie Xi said lightly, “You misheard, it’s the crying from the next operating room. Ours hasn’t come out yet.”

Although her face pretended to be calm, her clenched fingers betrayed her nervousness. What’s wrong with their child? Could there be any unexpected situation?

Just as she was thinking, another loud cry came from the operating room. She heard it clearly this time; it was their son. Xie Xi hurried forward and saw the doctor carrying out a small baby from the operating room, smiling and saying, “Congratulations, General Xie, Professor Qin, the child is very healthy.”

Xie Xi carefully took the baby. Qin Luo stepped forward, gently holding the baby’s little hand. The baby’s crying suddenly stopped, and he looked at Qin Luo curiously, trying to open his eyes. Qin Luo’s heart softened, he shook the baby’s hand gently and said softly, “Baby, welcome to this world. I’m your dad, Qin Luo, and this is your mom, Xie Xi.”

Xie Xi looked at the baby in her arms and said frankly, “Why does he look so ugly?”

Qin Luo smiled, putting his arm around her shoulder, “All newborns look like this. Think about it, he’s been soaking in the cultivation chamber for so long, his skin is all wrinkled. How could he be good-looking? When he grows up a little, he will definitely look better.”

Just then, another cry came from the next corridor, the baby’s cry sounded very healthy. Whether influenced by the neighboring crying or not, Xie Ran in her arms suddenly started crying loudly.

“Waah…”

“Waah, waah…”

The two babies seemed to be competing secretly, crying louder one after another!

Qin Luo couldn’t calm his son, so he said helplessly, “I don’t know whose child is in the next operating room, crying like he’s competing with our Ranran.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a man’s voice came from the end of the corridor, “What’s going on? Why is there a child crying as if he’s competing with my son, crying so loudly?”

Lu Tingyu and Jiao Shuo turned the corner and met two familiar pairs of eyes. It turned out to be Xie Xi and Qin Luo. Lu Tingyu widened his eyes, “Is this General Xie’s son?”

Xie Xi nodded to him politely, “General Lu, long time no see.”

Qin Luo looked at Jiao Shuo and said, “What a coincidence? Is your child also born today?”

Jiao Shuo smiled slightly, “Indeed, it’s quite a coincidence.”

Lu Tingyu quickly walked up to them, looked at the baby in Xie Xi’s arms, and said, “My son’s name is Lu Zexuan, what’s your baby’s name?”

Xie Xi said, “His nickname is Ranran, the formal name hasn’t been chosen yet.”

Just then, a small red fox suddenly appeared next to the baby, surrounded by a flame-like aura, its fiery color was very dazzling.

Lu Tingyu exclaimed, “Is this the accompanying spirit body? Goodness! Your baby has such strong mental energy right after birth!”

Almost at the same time, a small white bird appeared beside the baby in Jiao Shuo’s arms. Although it was small in size, it could slowly fly around its owner. Jiao Shuo looked at this scene with joy, “My son’s spirit body has also appeared.”

Xie Xi said, “It seems your child has awakened too. Is this… an eagle?”

Lu Tingyu said, “Yes, it’s an eagle!”

The parents looked at each other. How coincidental that both babies awakened as a guide and a sentinel, one after the other.

Qin Luo smiled and said, “It seems these two babies are quite destined, born on the same day and awakened at the same time.”

Xie Xi looked at her son’s flaming fox and said, “His spirit body is a fire fox, let’s call him Xie Ran, burning flame.”

Qin Luo nodded, “Okay.” He gently touched his son’s head, “Don’t cry, Ranran, be good, don’t cry.”

Jiao Shuo also calmed the baby in her arms. The two babies stopped crying at the same time and looked at each other curiously.

Lu Tingyu laughed, “These two babies are so destined, I feel like arranging a betrothal for them.”

Jiao Shuo coughed lightly to interrupt him and said, “It’s time to go home.”

Xie Xi bid farewell to Lu Tingyu politely, “General Lu, we should also go home. Goodbye.”

The parents each carried their own children home.

On the way back, Jiao Shuo glanced at Lu Tingyu and said calmly, “Zexuan and Xie Ran belong to the Eagle Legion and the Starlight Corps respectively. Intermarriage between legions is not allowed, have you forgotten? What’s the talk about arranging a betrothal?”

Lu Tingyu chuckled and rubbed his nose, saying, “Ahem, I was just joking. Don’t you think it’s quite a destined fate that the two children were born on the same day, awakened their guide spirit body and sentinel spirit body at the same time?”

Jiao Shuo looked at the baby sleeping in her arms and said, “It’s indeed quite fated. But what happens in the future, no one can predict. I just hope they can grow up healthy and happy. Even if they can’t be partners, maybe they can still be good friends?”

Lu Tingyu gently wrapped his arm around his wife’s shoulder, “True. The offspring of high-ranking officers in the legions cannot marry each other. This rule can’t be broken for a while. It wouldn’t be bad if Zexuan could have a good brother born on the same day.”

At the same time, on the way to the Xie family, Qin Luo sent a message to his father, “The child has been born, named Xie Ran, and he awakened his fire fox spirit body right after birth. He’s an S-level guide.”

Marshal Qin Xiao excitedly said, “That’s great! I’ll secretly come tonight to see my grandson!”

That night, Marshal Qin Xiao personally drove to the Xie family’s house. Xie Yi, the marshal of the Starlight Corps, had prepared a sumptuous dinner in advance. Xie Chen, his younger daughter, also came back from school on leave. The family gathered together, enjoying the warm atmosphere.

Qin Xiao held the child and said, “RanRan has an offensive spirit body, awakened right after birth. His strength will definitely be strong when he grows up.”

General Xie Yi smiled and said, “I heard Lu Tingyu’s son was also born today?”

Xie Xi said, “Yes, father. We met Lu Tingyu, the brigadier general, at the hospital. Their son also awakened an S-level sentinel talent today, and his spirit body is the King of the Sky, the eagle.”

Marshal Qin Xiao said with satisfaction, “Your offspring, one is better than the other.”

***

The news that the babies from the Xie and Lu families were born and awakened on the same day spread quickly. Many generals in the military sent their blessings to the parents of both families. After the babies turned one month old, the parents returned to work, leaving the babysitters to take care of them at home.

In the following years, they never met again. Of course, they had heard of each other long ago. Because their talents were too outstanding and the young children couldn’t control their abilities, easily injuring themselves, Xie Ran and Lu Zexuan were temporarily sealed by their parents. The fire fox and the eagle could only accompany them in the spiritual world and couldn’t appear in front of others.

On the surface, the two children seemed just like ordinary children their age.

At the end of each year, the Federal Military Department would hold a year-end conference. Since the various legions had a clear division of labor, there were few opportunities to meet each other. The year-end conference was the most lively event in the military. After the conference, there would be a banquet, and senior officers from all legions had to attend, accompanied by their families.

On this day, six-year-old Lu Zexuan was practicing martial arts at home. Despite his young age, he had a strong learning ability. He could learn the martial arts his father taught him at a glance. Seeing his son practicing seriously, Lu Tingyu couldn’t help but ask, “Zexuan, do you want to go to the annual banquet this year?”

Lu Zexuan replied indifferently, “Not interested.”

Lu Tingyu joked, “You’re just a kid, why are you acting like an adult, always with a serious face?”

Lu Zexuan looked at his father and said, “Didn’t you tell me that sentinels need to speak with strength? I’m using my time to improve my strength. As long as I become strong enough, no one will dare to bully me or those I care about in the future.”

Lu Tingyu couldn’t help but cry and laugh. This “little adult” had a serious demeanor; his character must have taken after his mother. Lu Tingyu patted his son’s head and said, “Zexuan, you’ve been practicing very seriously lately, and you’re already the most skilled among your peers. Consider this as a reward for you. Attend the annual banquet, see the world for a day.”

Lu Zexuan considered for a moment and nodded, “Okay then.”

On the Xie family’s side, Xie Ran actively suggested going to the annual banquet. He held his father’s hand and said, “Dad, I’m already six years old. I won’t cause any trouble, just take me with you!”

Xie Ran had a pair of clear and beautiful eyes and looked very cute. No one could refuse his request when he looked at them eagerly. Qin Luo softened instantly and touched his son’s head, saying, “I’ll take you, but you have to promise Daddy not to run around, okay?”

Xie Ran raised his hand and solemnly promised, “I won’t run around!”

***

On December 30, 480 Star Calendar, the annual conference of the Federal Military Department was held at the headquarters in the capital star. Officers above the rank of brigadier general from various legions received invitations. The venue was decorated luxuriously, and the guests were all dressed in their best attire. Qin Luo had a small suit made for his son. Xie Ran already had fair skin and handsome features. Wearing the suit, he looked like a delicate little prince.

Qin Luo held his son’s hand and attended the military department’s banquet with Xie Xi.

There were too many guests at the banquet, and familiar faces greeted each other warmly, making the atmosphere lively. Xie Xi and Qin Luo were well-known fairy-like couple in the military. Many people came forward to toast them.

The banquet didn’t start until 8 o’clock, but Xie Ran usually had dinner at 6 o’clock. He followed his parents and greeted the elders, but he was starving. So, when no one was paying attention, he let go of his father’s hand and quietly slipped away to the buffet area of the banquet.

The place was already filled with delicious food, with a variety of stir-fries, pastries, and drinks and fruits, making Xie Ran’s eyes dazzled. Xie Ran was short, squatting behind the buffet table, unnoticed by anyone. After a while, a waiter put freshly cooked braised chicken legs in a thermal lunch box and covered it with a metal lid.

Xie Ran patiently waited without moving. After the waiter left, he quietly stretched out his small hand and quickly lifted the lid to steal a chicken leg. His movements were smooth and skilled. After stealing the chicken leg, he hid under the table in the corner and enjoyed it blissfully.

Lu Tingyu and Jiao Shuo were also greeting their colleagues at this time. Lu Zexuan followed his parents with an expressionless face, with a serious demeanor that seemed unapproachable. Many elders were curious and came over to look at him.

“Is this Brigadier General Lu’s son? He’s so cute.”

“He looks like Brigadier General Lu, but his personality seems more like Director Jiao’s?”

“He should be starting elementary school after the New Year, right?”

Lu Zexuan felt like he was a gorilla being watched in a zoo. These adult gatherings were indeed boring. He felt a bit annoyed and tugged at his father’s sleeve, saying, “Dad, I’ll go to the bathroom.”

Taking advantage of his parents’ lack of suspicion, Lu Zexuan quickly slipped away. After leaving the crowd, he breathed a sigh of relief and turned to find a quiet place. As he passed by the buffet area, he suddenly heard rustling sounds coming from a corner, like the sound of a small animal gnawing on something. Lu Zexuan stopped in confusion, thinking, why would there be mice in the military headquarters?

He followed the direction of the sound and came to a table in the corner, where he lifted the white tablecloth. Lu Zexuan froze in place in surprise—

Under the table, there was a little boy hiding, enjoying a chicken leg with relish. He was wearing a delicate little suit, but his manner of eating the chicken leg was not very elegant, as if he was starving. Sensing the tablecloth being lifted, the little boy raised his head, and Lu Zexuan met a pair of clear, beautiful eyes.

The boy didn’t show any fear of being caught. Instead, he blinked at Lu Zexuan, made a “shh” gesture at his lips, and whispered, “I’m so hungry. Can you find me something to eat? Don’t tell anyone you saw me, okay? Otherwise, my dad will scold me.”

Lu Zexuan was at a loss for how to deal with such a “rule-breaking” child he met for the first time. However, those attractive eyes of Xie Ran somehow softened Lu Zexuan’s heart.

After Xie Ran finished speaking, he continued to lower his head and gnaw on the chicken leg. His calm and composed demeanor made it seem as if he wasn’t secretly eating under the table in the banquet hall, but rather dining openly in his own dining room.

After hesitating for a moment, Lu Zexuan asked, “Which General’s child are you?”

The little boy replied, “I’m General Qin’s son. My name is Qin Xiaoluo.”

General Qin? Lu Zexuan hadn’t heard of him. But Lu Zexuan was still young and didn’t know much about the various legions. With a simple mind, he quickly believed Xie Ran’s words and said, “I’m Lu Zexuan, the son of General Lu from the Eagle Legion.”

Xie Ran’s gnawing suddenly paused. Lu Zexuan? So, he was the sentinel born on the same day as himself?

Xie Ran had heard about him from the elders at home. They said that on the day of their birth, the two babies cried loudly like they were having a competition, and their spirit bodies awakened simultaneously. Xie Ran glanced at Lu Zexuan… This guy didn’t seem very smart, huh? Revealing his identity to a stranger without any caution. Xie Ran smiled with admiration in his eyes and said, “Turns out you’re General Lu’s son. I’ve heard of you. You’re the most outstanding sentinel among our generation of children. Awakening your spirit body right after birth, that’s amazing!”

Lu Zexuan blushed slightly under Xie Ran’s admiring gaze and his praise. He cleared his throat and said seriously, “Genes are inherited from parents, but future abilities depend on one’s efforts.”

Xie Ran casually replied, “…You make a good point.”

After that, he continued to lower his head and gnaw on the chicken leg, focusing his attention on the food. He quickly finished the chicken leg and wrapped the bones in a tissue.

Seeing him enjoying the food so much, Lu Zexuan’s stomach suddenly growled. The next moment, he saw Xie Ran peeking out and looking around, finding no one nearby. Immediately, Xie Ran reached out and skillfully stole two chicken wings from the neighboring thermal lunch box. He kindly gave one to Lu Zexuan, smiling and saying, “You should eat too. Aren’t you hungry?”

Lu Zexuan, “…” Looking at the chicken wing that was stuffed into his hand, his expression was extremely stiff. He had a cleanliness obsession. When eating chicken wings or similar foods at home, he would always wear gloves. But now, this child actually stuffed the chicken wing directly into his hand, dirtying his palm with sticky juice. Lu Zexuan frowned, wanting to throw it away, but hesitated because he didn’t want to waste food. He was in a dilemma.

Seeing his stiff expression, Xie Ran couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. This Lu Zexuan, with such a serious demeanor at such a young age, must be very boring when he grows up!