Love, this word gets sanctified constantly due to societal needs.

In Rhea's view, so-called love is just an excuse for realizing genetic free pairing.

Life's genes need constant mutation to evolve forward.

Stable genetic pairing makes mutation difficult. That's why human genes harbor the underlying logic of free pairing.

It's unaffected by status, wealth, knowledge, or any internal and external factors, it's just a crazy desire to pair genes with the other person. When both engage in this irrational behavior, it's called love.

Rhea thinks Gao Xuan has lost his mind, actually wanting to arm-wrestle Hercules, how overconfident.

She said all she needed to say, and since Gao Xuan didn't understand, she wouldn't be a bleeding heart.

Everyone should be responsible for their own actions.

Rhea left, taking Minos with her.

Helen, holding Gao Xuan, said with a moved expression, "No matter the reason, I won't leave you."

"Now all we need is a deep kiss for the perfect ending."

Gao Xuan grabbed Helen and moved in for a kiss, Helen gently touched her mouth to his but was corrected by Gao Xuan, "Not like that…"

"Mmm mmm…"

Helen blushed, running out of Gao Xuan's embrace, her heart racing, feeling how indecent their act was.

"Don't panic, you see it all the time in movies."

Gao Xuan chased after Helen with a mischievous grin, "And then often the scene changes and the couple is wildly making out…"

"No way!"

Helen screamed, running away, while Gao Xuan chased after her, leering.

Yun Qingshang quietly walked behind them, she wasn't that childish.

When they got to Gao Xuan's place, Helen was shocked after touring his large flat: "Is this your home?"

"Yes."

Gao Xuan said, "It's spacious enough, serves the purpose."

"It's not even as big as my housekeeper's room…"

Helen sighed, "If my friends saw this, they'd laugh."

"Alright, I'll manage for now."

Gao Xuan has never cared much about external possessions, he felt the house was already big enough.

He also understood Helen, being from a noble family with a golden bloodline, there were a multitude of rules. Everyday life was extraordinarily particular.

Helen's special status aside, other ordinary children of the family, no matter how good the conditions, were limited. Not everyone could enjoy imperial-level treatment.

"No servants?"

Helen said a bit anxiously, "Who's going to wash my feet? Who's going to organize my clothes?"

She added, "No household robots. I need women from Dongyin Star of appropriate age, they are meticulous, gentle and amiable. They should have a college education and advanced medical certification. Such personnel would know basic body care..."

"Even for washing feet, there's a specific type…"

Gao Xuan was about to sigh; he originally thought having tens of billions to maintain a Helen wouldn't be a problem, but now he felt he might have been too optimistic.

The Helen from his past life was troublesome, but not this demanding.

How, at such a young age, did Helen develop so many quirks?

Gao Xuan understood, as Helen had not yet been tempered by harsh realities, she naturally exhibited the airs of a rich family's daughter.

It can't even be called quirks, just habits.

Gao Xuan made a prompt decision: "No need for all that trouble, I'll wash them for you. I can wash more than just your feet, even your back."

Helen was startled, "T-then never mind."

Into the bedroom, Helen was even more displeased.

What, the bed isn't made of Shaluo Star's Golden Luo Wood? The sheets aren't from Jinxing Yun Jin Xuan? The pillows aren't Calming Jade Pillows?

And the floor, wallpaper, chandelier, furniture — what kind of aesthetic is this?

Helen didn't mean to be picky, but the room was way too crappy. Even less luxurious than her dog's kennel at home.

Gao Xuan felt a bit overwhelmed, comforting her, "Hotels are like this too, you just have to bear with it."

"It's different, I brought eight servants and a full set of supplies. It's fine for a few days temporarily."

Helen's eyes lit up, "How about this, let some servants come over for a few days to serve me, so I can get used to the environment."

Deceiving an old flame into coming back, Gao Xuan was initially quite happy, but now it seemed a bit rash...

Wondering if it's too late to throw her out.

Gao Xuan was just thinking about it, but he ultimately wasn't that heartless. He could only make up his mind and play his trump card.

He pulled Helen into an embrace, "With me, you'll have the whole cosmos, what else do you need?"

Helen was about to speak, but Gao Xuan dominantly said, "Don't talk, kiss me."

The two fell onto the bed, Helen was initially a bit shy, but soon became passionate.

Helen's little face was flushed, and her bright eyes were brimming with deep affection, almost dripping.

She satisfiedly leaned against Gao Xuan and softly said, "This is so nice."

Helen instinctively tugged at the quilt, but the smooth satin felt rough to her; she slightly frowned, "The quilt is too rough, it's bad for the skin…"

Gao Xuan wanted to laugh; after two genetic mutations, Helen's skin was as smooth as fine jade, uncuttable even by a knife, yet she was complaining about rough bedding.

However, Helen's keen senses and high standards for life's quality made her feel the quilt was uncomfortable.

"You're still not tired…"

Using his experience and skills, and with a constitution of 28, Gao Xuan finally won.

However, Helen is really strong. Her Source Power is vast and boundless, not much inferior to him.

So, being easily defeated by him in the arena is really because her swordsmanship is average.

This 'average' is, of course, in comparison to him. Compared to a Silver Sword Hero, she is actually at the pinnacle level.

There's another problem; he discovered that Helen has already touched the golden threshold. That's why her emotions are fluctuating so intensely.

Reaching the Golden Stage actually means breaking through everything. Helen is not too clear about this and is just instinctively starting to resist everything she detests.

With Helen's current state, she might not take long to advance to gold.

Gao Xuan felt that this wouldn't do; he needed to upgrade quickly and ideally increase his constitution to 30.

Gao Xuan slept for more than an hour, and just as he was sleeping sweetly, he was awakened by a video call.

"I'm at the door, open up." On the video, Xiao Wan had a stern expression, looking like something urgent had happened.

Gao Xuan casually threw on his pajamas and slowly went to open the door.

Xiao Wan looked at Gao Xuan's sleepy face, and she asked suspiciously, "Did you just sleep? Is Helen with you?"

The two questions didn't seem related, but asking them together had another implication.

"Yes, I made an effort to accompany Helen."

Gao Xuan yawned, sat casually on the sofa, and beckoned Xiao Wan, "Sit."

Xiao Wan was full of suspicion and anxiety, "Are you really with Helen?"

She didn't have the courage to say 'sleep together,' but the meaning was clear enough.

"We're sixteen or seventeen-year-olds, it's only natural to get together if we're in love."

Gao Xuan emphasized, "This is love."

"You, you!"

Xiao Wan's expression changed dramatically, "Now this has caused big trouble."

"Really, does our Xiao Family even fear Hercules?"

Gao Xuan was indifferent; his pseudo father-in-law was a big shot in the Sea Emperor Star Realm.

But outside the Sea Emperor Star Realm, Hercules's influence was negligible.

After all, the differences between star realms were vast, and even a powerful alliance found it hard to command others. Let alone a family like Hercules's resting on their laurels.

The noble families of the Twelve Star Domain wouldn't listen to Hercules. The Xiao Family was currently at its peak, so there was no need to concern themselves with Hercules.

Xiao Wan shook her head and said, "There is news that the Wang Family and Lin Family invited two Golden Sword Saints. The Patriarch contacted Hercules, asking for help to find a Golden Sword Saint.

"Now with this kind of situation happening, we're afraid Hercules might use this to pressure us."

Currently, the Xiao Family is under a lot of pressure, Xiao Wan has been busy beyond her means, and it wasn't until this morning that she got the family notice about Gao Xuan and Helen.

Xiao Wan hurried over, but it seemed like she was too late.

Gao Xuan nonchalantly said, "I'm with Helen now, Hercules is practically my father-in-law. We're family. Family should undoubtedly help each other."

Xiao Wan glared at Gao Xuan, "You're still joking. This is serious."

She worriedly said, "If something goes wrong because of this, someone from the family will definitely come looking to blame you."

"No way, no way, I date my girl, and this still warrants blame."

Gao Xuan said faintly, "Then I'd be greatly disappointed in our Xiao Family."

Xiao Wan could only comfort him, "I'm just saying there's that possibility."

She also had a headache; this matter wasn't a big deal initially, but because of the current special situation, it became a bit troublesome.

Xiao Wan asked again, "Did you injure Wang Jia Yi and Lin Chaotong yesterday?"

"There were these two punks speaking nonsense, so I taught them a lesson on the spot."

Gao Xuan really didn't know what they were called; he didn't care about such small fry.

"These two are direct lineage of their families, and now both families want us to hand you over!"

Xiao Wan seriously reminded Gao Xuan, "This isn't a small matter. The two families will definitely retaliate against you!"

"Bring however many they want; I'll kill as many as they bring. If anyone runs away, I'll consider it my loss."

Gao Xuan said boldly.

Xiao Wan had an even bigger headache, but Gao Xuan wasn't exaggerating, the Lin Family and Wang Family really weren't capable of defeating him.

However, the more Gao Xuan kills, the bigger the trouble.

Xiao Wan hastily calmed Gao Xuan, "You just stay at the school, they won't dare to act rashly. The key now is that they've invited a Golden Sword Saint."

"Are they going to publicly have a sword contest?" Gao Xuan asked.

"The Lin and Wang families have put forth conditions requiring us to hand over a third of military power, or else they'd hold a sword contest to settle it!"

Xiao Wan sighed; the Lin and Wang families didn't have the guts for ambush assassinations and thus invited Golden Sword Saints for support.

It's still uncertain who exactly they've invited, and the Xiao Family is also actively maneuvering to invite Golden Sword Saints.

Actually, in the Alliance, there are at least over two hundred Golden Sword Saints. There might even be more.

Inviting one or two Golden Sword Saints isn't impossible as long as one has connections and enough money.

But finding two Golden Sword Saints in a hurry to prop things up isn't that easy.

In a place like the Twelve Star Domain, Source Power Level limits the tier of power. Even if Golden Sword Saints come, they can't display their true might.

Hence, the Twelve Star Domain rarely has contacts with Golden Sword Saints.

At the critical moment, the Xiao Family can only ask Hercules for help. By coincidence, Gao Xuan is also entangled with Helen. This is a headache for both Xiao Wan and Xiao Cheng.

Right now, Xiao Wan couldn't even muster the jealousy towards Helen.

Once Xiao Wan finished speaking, Gao Xuan waved grandly and said, "Isn't it just a Golden Sword Saint? Isn't it just a sword contest? Leave it to me, I'll arrange everything perfectly for you!"

(Third plea for support~)