Ruan Shu was thrown to the ground by a tremendous force, and the bracelet on her wrist emitted a brief light, forming a barrier to block the falling stones from above.
Ruan Shu was momentarily stunned, with her hands on the ground, her skin cut by shattered glass shards and sharp stones.
It hurt, but she couldn't cry now.
Accompanied by screams, the insects raced after them.
"Miss, run quickly!"
The secretary's voice turned into a roar as he instantly transformed into a giant cheetah, rushing forward to collide with the oncoming insects.
Ruan Shu got up from the ground, ignoring the wounds on her body. With red lips and teary eyes, she glanced at the secretary, hoping for Little Vine to seek help.
Roars echoed as more people transformed into star beasts and joined the resistance against the insects.
"Children, leave this place quickly!"
Even a stranger star beast would choose to let the cubs leave.
Ruan Shu gritted her teeth and left with Little Vine.
Ruan Shu didn't know how long she had been running, but she felt weaker than the others. She didn't dare to transform into her star beast form to run because her cat form was smaller and could easily be stepped on.
When she was almost hit by a falling building, mutated vines wrapped around her waist. Another segment wound around a taller building, carrying her away.
Just as she was lifted off the ground, those buildings collapsed with a loud rumble.
Ruan Shu's face was pale as her body was thrown into the air by the mutated blackberry vines.
As the vines quickly formed a large net to catch her, Ruan Shu fell into someone's arms.
It wasn't the familiar scent she knew. She widened her eyes, barely able to see his resolute jawline as he held her.
"First, second, and third squads support the main fleet, while the fourth and fifth squads clear the insects on the ground, and the sixth squad rescues people."
The young man with white hair and a determined face calmly began to command the battle. Ruan Shu then saw him holding her with one hand and carrying an energy cannon with the other, flying towards the larger insects. Without hesitation, he aimed and fired the cannon directly at them, accurately hitting the weak points of the larger insect.
The sharp screams made Ruan Shu dizzy. To avoid causing him trouble, she bit her lip, transformed into a cat, and quickly slipped into his uniform pocket.
Yes, this person was a soldier.
The young man glanced down at the tiny creature that could completely hide in his pocket, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Then, he continued to fire the cannon at the insects without saying a word.
Several minutes later, the larger insect wailed and died, but it wasn't over; there were still two remaining.
A few minutes later, he calmly dealt with the remaining two larger insects along with his soldiers.
Without the command of the higher insects, the lower insects below were immediately thrown into chaos as they attempted to escape.
But in the end, they were also cleaned up.
The space fell silent after the gunfire ceased, and numerous buildings in the main star were destroyed during the battle.
Ruan Shu quietly peeked out of the pocket of his clothes, looking at the devastated city, feeling anxious.
She didn't know how her grandfather and brother were doing.
"Commander, what's in your pocket?"
Ruan Shu was just about to show her cat head when she was discovered.
Then she was lifted up by a hand with a calloused palm.
The cat was held by the scruff of its neck, with its four small paws and tail curled up together.
Due to her injury, some of her white fur was stained red, and her eyes were teary, reflecting pain and fear.
"A cub, take care of her."
The soldier handed the furry little creature to one of his subordinates.
"But, Commander Ruan, this little one is too small." "I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of her," the soldier expressed. He carefully cradled the incredibly soft and unbelievably small cub that had suddenly fallen into his hands. The person who didn't even tremble when facing the insects was now afraid to move his hands, fearing that he might accidentally exert too much force and harm the fragile little life!
And when Ruan heard the word "Ruan," she turned her head.
"I still have things to do..." Before she could finish her sentence, the cat transformed into a human child with wounds on her body, her nose red, and her eyes teary.
"I want to find my brother and grandfather."
She choked back her words, tears falling uncontrollably. For someone who was usually so timid, being able to hold back until now was already commendable.
"My personal terminal is missing," her voice trembled.
The soldier who was holding her scratched his head, feeling at a loss. "But we don't know how to contact your family either."
Ruan Linzhan lowered his gaze and picked up a small trinket that had fallen from the little girl.
Although it was a Q-version charm, he was no stranger to the silly expression of the star beast it represented.
His gaze couldn't help but fall on the nervous little girl, almost simultaneously hearing the pitiful voice of the child.
"It's okay, my dad is Ruan Xiao, and my big brother and grandfather are still in the city."
"Marshal Ruan Xiao?" The soldier's expression was shocked. He saw the little one nodding, then turned his gaze to the person behind Ruan Shu.
Commander Ruan hadn't left yet; obviously, he also heard what she said.
Ruan Shu also turned to look at him and noticed the felt doll in his hand.
She curled her fingers, wanting to say that it was hers, but she dared not speak.
"Yours?" Ruan Linzhan held up the small object and asked.
She nodded quickly.
"Give it to me."
The soldier handed the doll directly to him, and his eyes were filled with curiosity.
Wow, Commander Ruan saved a family member; this fate is truly remarkable.
Is it because they have been stationed in the edge galaxy for too long? He hadn't even heard of Commander Ruan having a daughter, and judging by Commander Ruan's expression, he obviously didn't know either.
Ruan Shu fell back into the arms of the young man. Compared to others, she still relied on him to some extent.
Not only did he save her, but he also seemed to have the surname Ruan.
Ruan Linzhan looked down at the small child in his arms, who seemed fragile.
He opened the communication and found the contact number of his younger uncle. Just as he was about to make a call, chaos suddenly erupted ahead.
"Damn, why are there mutated plants here?"
"Which botanical garden's mutated plants ran out?" Catch it quickly!
Ruan Shu saw the purple vines waving there and tightly grabbed Ruan Linzhan's clothes.
He also looked up and casually asked, "Are you familiar with this?"
Ruan Shu looked nervous. "I, mine."
Ruan Linzhan's expression suddenly became strange. "Yours?"
His memory was good. When he rescued the little one, there was indeed a mutated plant nearby, but he didn't think much about it at the time.
Now, looking back, that mutated plant should have been trying to save her.
He didn't say much; he just took Ruan Shu with him and walked over.