Ares felt that Lu Xiao was so attuned to his emotions, and the satisfaction welling up inside him was beyond words.

So, Ares lowered his head to kiss Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao dodged with a soft laugh, then cupped his face and kissed him instead.

「The next morning」

Lu Xiao and Ares set out from the Duke Garieldo Mansion. Admiral Clan personally drove them to the spaceport, reminding them on the way to be careful while they were away.

In truth, Clan was confident that with Ares by her side, Lu Xiao wouldn’t possibly get hurt. Still, he couldn’t feel at ease without giving them an extra warning.

How could Lu Xiao not see that her father figure was reluctant to see them go? She reached out and gave Admiral Clan a hug. "Father, let’s take a family trip this year if we have time. We can bring Grandmother and Old Buck."

’As for Her Majesty the Queen, it wasn’t that she didn’t want to invite her. The main issue was that it wasn’t convenient for Her Majesty to leave the Royal Palace. Those in high positions often have little freedom.’

Admiral Clan smiled and patted Lu Xiao’s shoulder. "Alright, we’ll take a family trip then. It’s about time, you two should hurry inside. Send me a message when you arrive!"

"I know. I’ll message you often. Don’t get annoyed with me then, Father!"

"I won’t. You two take care of each other!" Admiral Clan watched Lu Xiao and Ares leave. Though his eyes showed his reluctance to see them go, he was happy for them in his heart.

Holding hands, Ares and Lu Xiao boarded the spaceship and made their way to the luxury VIP suite they had booked.

The journey from Emperor Star to Flower Sea Star was rather long—they would be on the spaceship for at least two days and one night—so naturally, they opted for maximum comfort.

’Besides, this is my and Ares’s first real trip together. And we own three gold mines now—money is no object!’

The luxury suite on this spaceship was truly impressive. It consisted of a main room and an adjoining bedroom, a living room, a private bathroom, and a small bar with a wine cabinet. Best of all, the ceiling could retract for a view of the scenery.

Ares placed their suitcases in the bedroom and thoughtfully began to change the sheets and duvet cover to the familiar set they used at home, ensuring they wouldn’t have any trouble sleeping in the new environment.

Lu Xiao took a lap around the suite to familiarize herself with the layout. When she returned to the bedroom, she saw Ares busy at work and smiled. "Why didn’t you ask me to help?"

"It’s a small task, I can handle it myself. Have you looked at the menu? What do you want to eat later?"

"Oh, I’d forgotten! I’ll go look now!" ’How can a trip be complete without good food?’ Lu Xiao immediately sat on the sofa, turned on the digital screen, and browsed the culinary services offered on the spaceship. "Ares, should we have a candlelight dinner? It’s not dark yet, but we can just draw the curtains. I think this steak looks good!"

"I have no objections. You pick," Ares’s voice called from the other room. Lu Xiao smiled and selected their lunch, adding a special request for fresh flowers and a candelabra.

That would take care of their candlelight lunch.

When Ares finished tidying up the bedroom, he came out to find Lu Xiao sitting on the sofa taking pictures. When she saw him, she said, "Come take a couple of photos for me. I want to send them to Grandmother and the others."

Ares was, of course, more than willing to oblige. He was very cooperative, and his photography skills were surprisingly good. ’Traveling with Ares is the absolute best,’ Lu Xiao thought.

They ended up taking many photos without realizing it. Lu Xiao was just about to pick a few good ones to send to Cecilia when an announcement suddenly came over the intercom:

"This is an urgent announcement. We are looking for any medical personnel on board. A passenger is experiencing a sudden medical crisis; their Spiritual Sea Domain is highly unstable. We are seeking immediate medical assistance. If you are able to help, please proceed to suite 2231. We thank you for your cooperation!"

Upon hearing the announcement, Lu Xiao and Ares exchanged a look. Before Lu Xiao could even respond, Ares turned. "I’ll get you a jacket."

The suite was quite warm, so Lu Xiao was only wearing a camisole.

That was hardly appropriate for providing medical treatment.

Lu Xiao stood up and slipped on her shoes. "Ares, you’re coming with me."

"Alright." Ares draped the jacket over Lu Xiao’s shoulders, and they opened the door and hurried toward suite 2231 together.

Lu Xiao and Ares had reached a silent, mutual understanding about helping.

Given their respective positions, neither of them could ever stand idly by and do nothing when faced with such a situation.

Soon, the two of them arrived at suite 2231, where a small crowd had already gathered by the door.

As they approached, a crew member stepped forward to inquire, but recognized Lu Xiao almost immediately. "You... Are you Lady Lu Xiao?"

Hearing the name "Lu Xiao," everyone present turned to look, their faces lighting up with excitement.

"It’s Lady Lu Xiao!"

"It’s really Lady Lu Xiao!"

"He’s saved! He’s saved now!"

...

"I am," Lu Xiao confirmed, making her way through the crowd to the suite’s entrance. "I heard the broadcast. Where is he? Let me see his condition." Inside, she saw a man bound in restraints. A friend stood beside him, his face etched with worry. Upon seeing Lu Xiao, he rushed forward. "Lady Lu Xiao, it’s a miracle you’re here! Longba can be saved!"

Lu Xiao was already crouching beside the male, Longba. "How long has he been like this? Why hasn’t he been taken to an S-Class Shelter?"

"He’s been like this for a while. He was undergoing Release Therapy, and it was working quite well. He seemed to have recovered, but just now... he got a message from his mate. She said he could have the divorce, but she wouldn’t let him take their son. He couldn’t handle it and just... broke down."

Lu Xiao said nothing after hearing the explanation. ’Laws protecting males are gradually improving, but it will still take time.’

She turned to Ares. "Have everyone else leave. I don’t want any interruptions."

After the others had gone, Ares closed the door, leaving only himself, Lu Xiao, and the patient’s friend in the room.

Lu Xiao placed her hand on the patient’s forehead. The moment her purification power flowed into him, she breathed a sigh of relief. His condition was simply triggered by emotional distress; it wasn’t serious, and his friend hadn’t been lying.

Longba’s case was only a very mild, Early Stage manifestation. She could cure him completely with a single treatment.

But his friend was still incredibly nervous.

Only when Lu Xiao finished her treatment and Longba had fallen fast asleep, the look of pain gone from his face, did his friend finally relax. "Is... is that it?"

Lu Xiao nodded. "He’ll be fine when he wakes up. As for the divorce, tell him that he needs to get his own life in order first. Only then will he have the strength to fight for custody. He can’t have his child suffer along with him."