bookbashuk Chapter 128 Mr. Qin
Chapter 128 Mr. Qin
Chapter 128 Mr. Qin
Tang Zijun is feeling very unwell right now.
I feel extremely uncomfortable.
Soft breathing echoed throughout the space, and black blood from the monsters still dripped from the blade of the knight's sword.
The battle just now gave Tang Zijun a real feeling of returning to those days. The slime of those strange beasts covered his entire armor, and the sticky feeling made him, who was a germaphobe, almost vomit.
They thought the owl-like monster attacks were over, but little did they know that this was just the beginning. In this special space, all sorts of unexpected monsters would suddenly appear.
The idiom "every bush and tree looks like an enemy soldier" was perfectly exemplified at this moment. Tang Zijun felt that countless enemies were watching her intently from within the thick fog.
Having just dealt with the owl-like beast with Langya's help, before he could even catch his breath, a giant salamander attacked him from underwater, nearly dragging him into the underground river.
After much effort, he finally dragged himself out of the water, only to find the shore had inexplicably turned into a forest, and a giant python was waiting for him.
I was wondering where these monsters from the other world were located before, but now I can just kill them all to my heart's content.
If these monsters weren't unable to drop gold coins, Tang Zijun would have thought she was playing some kind of large-scale dungeon, and a single-player one at that, without any support.
A broken piece of the spider's foreleg clung to Tang Zijun's shoulder armor, swaying precariously with each step he took.
Even the helmet's visor wasn't spared; a sticky black substance slid down the visor, adding to his menacing appearance.
With each step, Tang Zijun could hear the sound of slime rubbing against her body. Her face was ashen as she approached Chang Lei, about to complain, when she suddenly noticed the little figure in his hand.
"Who is this?"
"I'll introduce it to you after you get here." Chang Lei placed the little elf in his palm; he knew she had no intention of running away anymore.
Even if she had it, she couldn't escape with the wolf riders present.
The little elf was terrified. Looking at the creature before her, which resembled an ancient ferocious beast, she trembled, her face pale, and couldn't utter a single word.
It's no wonder she was so frightened. Tang Zijun's current state is visually striking, and even Tang Zijun himself couldn't imagine his current state (he was afraid he would throw up).
Unlike the little elf, Tang Zijun was curiously examining the creature in Chang Lei's hand.
This little guy is only five or six centimeters tall, and doesn't even look as big as a grasshopper. He is quite pretty, though. He is humanoid, but the difference is that he has dragonfly-like wings on his back and two antennae on his forehead.
These two tentacles are not long, they are black like hair, and the tips are oval-shaped, emitting a faint green glow.
If it were an insect, then the antennae would likely be used for communication or courtship, but this is a new species, and Tang Zijun is unsure what this organ does.
However, judging from the dense fog that was driven away by the fireflies, these two tentacles seem to be the means by which the other party can move freely in and out without being affected by space.
Just then, the little guy spoke.
"Just now, those spiders, all of them, all of them, were killed by you."
"You can speak Chinese?" Tang Zijun was somewhat surprised. He had thought that these fantastical creatures would have their own language.
"The beings in the secret realm are closely related to creatures in the real world, so it's not surprising that they can speak human language," Chang Lei explained from the side. "However, strictly speaking, this little guy doesn't speak 'human language.' Her language is influenced by those two tentacles, turning into a language you can understand."
"Oh." Tang Zijun nodded, now he knew what the antennae on the other person's head were for.
He paused, then continued, "If you're talking about the giant spiders that charged at me earlier, then I did take them down, although a few escaped. By the way, my name is Wolf Rider, what's yours?"
The little fairy hesitated for a moment before answering sweetly, "My name is Hyacinth."
"Hyacinth?" Tang Zijun turned to look at Chang Lei. "Sounds like a flower name."
"It sounds like it to me too. Maybe it's their race's naming convention," Chang Lei shrugged.
Tang Zijun waved her hand. "Let's not talk about this anymore. This isn't the place to talk. Let's get out of this chaotic space first and then think of another way. We don't want to get separated again."
At this moment, the boundary between the secret realm and the real world has become blurred. Countless strange beasts roam the chaotic space. Although Tang Zijun can ensure his own safety, his goal this time is not simply to kill monsters.
Hearing this, Chang Lei had no objection.
"This pot of water will finally come in handy."
He had wanted to leave for a long time, and if he wasn't afraid that Tang Zijun wouldn't be able to find him, he would have returned to the real world just now.
Having made their decision, the two acted swiftly, disappearing from the spot before the little elf could even react.
Inside Qin Nan's rented room in Chang'an City.
With a flash of light, Tang Zijun's figure appeared first. He had already deactivated his transformation state and was no longer covered in the disgusting slime. Tang Zijun felt completely relaxed.
Chang Lei followed behind, holding the little elf. He didn't have any special reaction; it didn't matter to him where they went. The little elf, however, seemed a bit nervous, with fear in its eyes.
"Qin Nan is in charge of teaching Tang Cao. She mainly lives in Xuecheng now. Don't be shy, just make yourself at home. Anyway, her rent is about to expire, and I'm trying to persuade her to move somewhere else."
Qin Nan's rented room was very tidy because she didn't have any personal belongings; the furniture was basically left by the landlord.
Unlike most young people, Qin Nan is the type of person who changes her clothes every year. She never buys expensive clothes; they're all made of cheap materials that cost only a few dozen yuan. She wears them for a year and then throws them away without feeling bad.
Tang Zijun casually opened the ice cream, took out two bottles of cola, tossed one to Chang Lei, and then opened the other and took a big gulp.
Nothing feels better than drinking a refreshing soda after a fierce battle, and he's in good health, so even if he drinks it ice-cold, he won't get a stomachache.
Chang Lei took the cola, thought for a moment, opened it, took a sip, and then placed the little elf on the table. "Do you want some? I'll find you a bottle cap."
The little elf was still confused. Hearing Chang Lei's words, and glancing again at the bubbling black liquid, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly. "Thank you, but no need."
Tang Zijun pulled up a chair and sat down, then turned her attention to the little elf.
"Let's talk, Hyacinth. What exactly is your background, and why are those heretics targeting you?"
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The little elf did not immediately answer Tang Zijun's question; she merely observed the surrounding scene with trepidation.
"I'm out? I... I'm really out?"
"If your goal is to descend from the secret realm into reality, then yes, you're out. This is the real world," Tang Zijun said.
Seemingly sensing that Tang Zijun meant no harm, the little elf's terrified gaze gradually turned into curiosity. She stared at the frost for a long time before turning her gaze to the chandelier on the ceiling.
It seems that the creatures in these secret realms have been isolated from the world for far too long; they are unaware that humanity has developed to this extent.
Perhaps in the eyes of these supernatural beings, humans are still inferior creatures wielding fire sticks and flammable flames.
"You're safe now, Miss Hyacinth. I know you're curious about some things in reality, but before that, I'd like you to tell us what happened."
The little elf withdrew its wandering gaze. "Okay, okay."
"Tell me," Tang Zijun said. "Who exactly are you? How did those heretical demons find you? Why did they wage war against your world?"
With a soft sigh, the little elf carefully considered his words before speaking slowly.
"We were originally spirit insects born from the Tree of Life, companion beings to the Tree of Life. Over a long period of development, my race gradually developed intelligence and evolved human bodies. Humans call us flower fairies or wood sprites, and we once taught humans the skill of planting flowers."
"That must have happened in ancient times," Chang Lei interjected.
Hearing this, Hyacinth nodded. "It was indeed a long time ago. Later, a war broke out, and in order to protect the Tree of Life, my people paid a great price, hiding our world so that it would not be disturbed by anyone."
"But you were still targeted by heretics."
Hyacinth shuddered. "Those corrupted ones, those dark creatures, they've corrupted the ley lines, scattered death around the barrier, and defiled the Tree of Life."
"This is typical of the underworld. They don't have much wisdom; for them, corruption and gradual erosion are the best methods." Chang Lei stroked his chin. "The diary probably revealed the location of the secret realm, but the heretical demons couldn't find the entrance, so they resorted to this method."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zijun nodded thoughtfully while drinking her cola.
Judging from the secret realm where these flower fairies live, if they hadn't opened the gates themselves, there would have been no way for any creature from the outside world to enter that world.
Unable to find a way to break the barrier, the heretical demons chose another method: to corrupt the secret realm's anchor point in the real world and then, in turn, corrupt the secret realm itself.
The secret realm may exist in another dimension, but its roots are still connected to the real world, which is precisely what gives heretics and demons an opportunity to take advantage of.
Hyacinth, however, was somewhat curious. "A diary? What diary?"
"This." Tang Zijun took out her diary from her bosom and placed it in front of Hyacinth.
This diary is too big for Hyacinth; if it were used as a bed, ten of her could sleep in it.
Hyacinth froze the moment she saw the diary.
After a moment of silence, she couldn't help but get up.
"Mr. Qin!?"
(End of this chapter)