bookbashuk Chapter 100 Na'er: I Saw Something Amazing
Chapter 100 Na'er: I Saw Something Amazing
Chapter 100 Na'er: I Saw Something Amazing
The suite on the top floor of the Spirit Tower Hotel in Shrek City.
In the bathroom, the steam from the heater, carrying a faint scent of lavender, drifted gracefully through the frosted glass door, blending with the melodious piano music flowing from the living room to create a languid atmosphere.
"Phew~"
Na'er slowly immersed her body in the warm water, the temperature of which enveloped every inch of her skin, dispelling the pent-up frustration that had been lurking in her heart for days.
She comfortably narrowed her silver eyes, her long eyelashes clinging to fine water droplets, resembling butterfly wings resting on a lake. Her fingertips traced the water's surface, creating ripples, and a contented smile unconsciously curved her lips.
"Taking a bath once or twice a day is definitely the most comfortable thing. It feels like all the worries are washed away."
She murmured softly, her voice gentle and sweet, with a touch of childlike contentment.
It has to be said that when it comes to enjoying life, the difference between soul beasts and humans is like heaven and earth.
Na'er dangled her toes in the water, splashing water that landed on the edge of the white jade tiles, leaving a small wet patch.
In terms of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, how could a soul beast that only knows how to eat in the wind and sleep in the open compare to the wonders of the human world?
No wonder so many transformed soul beasts throughout history, after entering the human world, have never wanted to return to that primeval forest.
Don't even mention how enchanting the scenery of the Starry Sky Forest is. Pshaw! When it rains, even powerful figures like Di Tian and Xiong Jun have to endure the wind and rain.
Although, given Di Tian and the others' personalities, it seems unlikely they would care about this.
But for Na'er, who possesses human memories, she never wanted to live that "wild life" of being exposed to wind and rain again.
Warm water washed over her collarbone, bringing a comforting warmth. Na'er's gaze gradually hardened, a barely perceptible stubbornness flashing in her silver eyes.
"Even for the sake of our current lives, I will never allow Gu Yue to destroy the human world."
She repeated these words to herself countless times, each time with a heavy sense of determination.
But despite her determination, reality was like a tangled mess, leaving her feeling suffocated.
"Sigh~"
A long sigh escaped her lips, and Na'er's small head slowly rose to the surface of the water. Water droplets slid down her fair neck and disappeared into the water, creating tiny splashes.
Those clear, silver eyes were now filled with confusion, like a fawn lost in the forest.
The bet between her and Gu Yue was still in effect, but Na'er knew better than anyone that such a flimsy agreement had almost no binding force on Gu Yue.
"That guy seems to be going to the Spirit Pagoda a lot lately—did Di Tian and the others get in touch with the higher-ups at the Spirit Pagoda so quickly?"
Thinking of Gu Yue's recent movements, Na'er's heart sank, and even the water seemed to cool down a bit.
Although she and Gu Yue are now two separate individuals, they are still from the same source and have a tacit understanding that others cannot match.
Na'er could guess some of the thoughts in Gu Yue's mind even with her eyes closed.
Since she left the Sea of Spirit, Gu Yue has been like a dragon that has broken free of its restraints, showing a tendency to soar into the sky.
The grand plan for the revival of soul beasts had already been secretly laid out, and the ferocious beasts under his command were gradually integrating into the human world, like drops of water flowing into a river, silently and imperceptibly.
With the concealment of Gu Yue's Dragon Mystic Magic and a little disguise, those ferocious beasts thrived in the human world.
Gu Yue's division of labor was very clear: he sent Di Tian to make contact with the Spirit Pagoda, since Di Tian was once an elder of this organization.
Although later, with the rapid advancement of human technology and the ever-changing development of soul tools, the status of soul beasts plummeted and they were eventually completely kicked out of the game.
However, Di Tian's understanding of the Spirit Pagoda's internal structure and operation mode far surpasses that of other ferocious beasts. With him involved, the task will be twice as effective.
The Demon King and the demon spirits were sent to acquire industries in the human world. In human territory, money was an essential qualification.
Admittedly, they could exchange the soul bones and rare treasures hidden in the Star Dou Great Forest for a large amount of wealth, but that is ultimately not a long-term solution.
Moreover, if someone with ulterior motives follows this lead, they will inevitably expose flaws and alert the enemy. Only by possessing its own legitimate industries can a company firmly establish itself in the human world, providing a continuous source of support for future plans.
The Demon King is cunning and scheming, and is most skilled at plotting and scheming; the Demon Spirit is a spirit-type soul beast, with a delicate mind and the ability to read people's hearts.
With these two working together, Gu Yue was naturally very relieved.
As for Xiong Jun—
In terms of combat power, Xiong Jun is second only to Di Tian among the ferocious beasts. His sharp claws can tear mountains apart, and his stomp can shatter the earth.
Unfortunately, that guy's brain isn't very sharp. He's irritable and impulsive, and acts entirely on instinct. Asking him to understand the complexities of human thought is like asking a tiger to learn embroidery.
Therefore, Xiong Jun could only stay by Gu Yue's side as her bodyguard, protecting her safety outside the outside world without ever leaving her side.
The remaining ferocious beasts were temporarily kept in the top-floor suite of the Chuanling Hotel.
Under the guise of care, they were actually monitoring Na'er's every move.
Among them, Brigitte is gentle and not good at fighting, but she is very meticulous. She is best suited to stay at the base and manage the daily affairs, while also being able to keenly detect any abnormality.
Zi Ji was arrogant, haughty, and had a fiery temper, just like Xiong Jun. Naturally, she was not suitable to interact with humans, so she stayed behind to protect Bi Ji's safety.
And then there's the Red King. Although he has three heads, he never knows how to use them and acts recklessly and impulsively, so he was also left here.
"Sigh~"
Another sigh escaped her lips, and Na'er shook her head helplessly. The ferocious beasts did not restrict her freedom; in fact, they continuously brought her rare and precious materials from the Star Dou Great Forest for her cultivation.
But the feeling of being watched all the time was like an invisible net, making it hard for her to breathe.
When she and Gu Yue separated, she used the 30% of the Silver Dragon's essence to fuse the Silver Dragon Spear into a martial soul.
During this period, Na'er has been working hard day and night, daring not to slack off in the slightest, and her soul power has finally reached the bottleneck of level fifteen.
But this level of strength is far too insignificant in front of Gu Yue and those ferocious beasts, as insignificant as a speck of dust.
Far from enough.
That's really far from enough.
Na'er tilted her head back, staring blankly at the exquisite carvings on the ceiling. Her eyes gradually became hazy. The warm water still enveloped her, but a chill crept into her heart. She reached out, trying to grasp something, but only managed to scoop up a handful of ethereal water vapor.
"Can't a miracle worker just appear out of nowhere and get me out of this predicament?"
She murmured to herself, her voice as soft as a breeze, carrying a touch of girlish innocence and helplessness.
The voice just fell.
"Om one"
A low, rumbling sound suddenly rang out in the bathroom.
It was as if heaven had heard her prayers, or as if it were some kind of mysterious call.
To Na'er's astonishment, a dazzling silver light suddenly burst forth from the ceiling above the bathroom!
The light was so dazzling that she instinctively squinted.
Immediately afterwards, the originally stable space began to twist violently, like the surface of a lake where a stone has been thrown in, with visible ripples spreading out.
Within the silvery-white light, wisps of nine-colored halos slowly emerged, shifting and swirling, exuding an aura that was both familiar and strange.
"Um?"
Na'er froze, her eyes instantly shifting from a dazed look to a clear, sharp one, staring warily at the distorted space above her.
What is that?
Why did spatial fluctuations suddenly occur?
Moreover, this aura—
Na'er's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of surprise and uncertainty flashed in her silver eyes. It was an aura carrying a strong dragon's might, seven-tenths similar to the silver dragon essence within her!
No way?
Could it be that Gu Yue has gone back on his word? Doesn't want the bet anymore? Does he want to swallow her back right now and merge them into one?
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and Na'er was even prepared to resist.
Just as she was lost in thought, the distorted space suddenly cracked open, and a figure fell through the crack without warning!
The figure was naked, and like a falling star, it crashed straight down on her in the bathtub!
It's not Gu Yue!
This was Na'er's first thought.
Gu Yue's figure was more slender than the figure in front of her, and Gu Yue's aura was cold and majestic.
But the aura of this figure carried a hint of heat and—strangeness?
Before I could think any further, the figure had already pressed down heavily.
Na'er was lying on her back in the bathtub when the figure that descended from the sky landed squarely on top of her.
"Thump!"
Water splashed everywhere, and the warm water soaked the two of them.
Her eyes widened suddenly, filled with shock and bewilderment.
Lu Xingchen shivered slightly, and all the muscles in his body tensed up.
He looked down at the pair of silver eyes below, filled with shock and confusion, and at the exquisite, porcelain-doll-like face so close to his.
"Damn it, 0-01, you've really got me into trouble this time."
So why did things turn out this way? Let's rewind a little.
(Image of Na'er.)
Inside the Tianhai Orphanage.
"You mean, you're going to play a prank on me next?"
Lu Xingchen held a notebook, looked at the contents written in numbers 0-01, and asked with a strange expression.
He could understand pranks, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone so openly declare their intention to carry out a prank.
The pen trembled slightly as it traced a line of neat handwriting across the paper: "Yes—"
It's mainly because you've used it for so long, so I just wanted to vent. Don't worry, I'll be careful to control myself.
Need to vent?
Lu Xingchen looked at the line of text and instantly understood the meaning behind "0-01".
This is not simply a matter of venting; its negative effects are clearly at play again.
The negative effect of "0-01" is that when you hold this pen, it will secretly try to write the plot of "the owner's death" and push the holder to death in various seemingly unexpected ways.
Although the pen has been completely subdued under the blessing of the "Chaotic Sea" and will not attempt to "write Lu Xingchen's death," it will still occasionally play some little pranks to torment him.
This stems from the instinct of the sealed object, just like "a leopard can't change its spots."
Well, this description sounds a bit strange, but that's roughly the idea.
Upon closer examination, Lu Xingchen possessed quite a few sealed artifacts, but only "0" truly possessed self-awareness.
"-01" and "0-02" are different.
These self-aware sealing artifacts have advantages because they can suppress their negative effects to a certain extent, preventing them from causing additional burdens to the user.
Just like when Lu Xingchen used the sealed artifact "2-005 Flesh Bomb" to kill the Grim Reaper.
If "2-005" had possessed self-awareness at the time, it could have easily dispelled the cursed fog during the explosion, preventing the orphanage from suffering such heavy losses.
And that "1-002 Teleportation Pendant" has a really bad side effect: it randomly teleports you to a location, and if you're not careful, you might end up on the edge of a volcano.
If Lu Xingchen hadn't used 0-01 to offset the side effects, the pendant would have been nothing more than a pretty but useless decoration.
However, if the pendant develops self-awareness, it can actively suppress the side effects, making his teleportation easy and safe.
Of course, every advantage has its disadvantages.
A sealed object with self-awareness is like a knife with its own thoughts; you never know if it will suddenly turn on you at some moment.
This is by no means alarmist.
Lu Xingchen was able to suppress 0-01 entirely thanks to the blessing of the Chaos Sea.
Otherwise, if an ordinary person were to hold this pen, they would probably be tormented to death by the "accidents" it writes within half a day.
In contrast, those sealed objects without self-awareness are more like pure props. They have no independent thoughts and do not cause trouble, but they cannot suppress their own negative effects. They must be used with extreme caution, or they will get burned.
After weighing the pros and cons, Lu Xingchen still felt that a sealed object with self-awareness was more to his liking.
After all, with the "Chaotic Sea" as a safety net, he had no need to worry about these guys rebelling.
Lu Xingchen stroked the cool pen tip, pondered for a moment, then looked at the notebook in his hand: "So when do you plan to carry out the prank?"
He decided to give "0-01" a chance. After all, he had used the pen quite a bit during this period, and letting it vent occasionally would be a way to balance things out.
The numbers "0-01" danced merrily on the paper, and the words leaped off the page: "Today, right today."
However, I can't tell you the exact time, because if I did, it wouldn't be a prank anymore. Of course, if possible, I'd like to use some props to help.
"Sure." Lu Xingchen agreed without hesitation.
It's just a little prank, he can handle it.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a series of light footsteps sounded outside the door, accompanied by the soft, sweet calls of two little girls: "Brother Xingchen, Brother Xingchen, come and play with us!"
The door creaked open, and Rosalia and Lilia rushed in from either side, their short legs moving incredibly fast. Each of them grabbed one of Lu Xingchen's arms and shook it vigorously.
"What are we going to play?" Lu Xingchen was helplessly pulled to his feet by them, his gaze falling on the two little girls' bright eyes.
"Let's play house!" the twins answered in unison, their voices full of excitement.
"All right."
Lu Xingchen couldn't refuse them, so he could only follow them downstairs and play house with the two little girls under the shade of the trees in the yard for an entire afternoon.
As the sun began to set, he finally managed to escape from the fiery Gemini by making an excuse that he needed to "go back to take care of some things."
Back in his room, Lu Xingchen leaned against the door, letting out a long sigh. A wry smile appeared on his face as he muttered to himself, "Seriously, these two girls are getting more and more...mature with their childish games, aren't they?"
In the past, when I played house with Gemini, we mostly just acted out the daily life of a normal family of three.
But from some point onwards, Rosalia secretly watched some TV dramas, and her style started to go astray.
At the very beginning of the day, she insisted on acting out a wedding ceremony and even seriously assigned roles—she would play the newlywed wife, Lu Xingchen would play the groom, and Lilia would be the witness.
If that were all, it would be fine, but Rosalia, having picked up some rule from somewhere, solemnly emphasized: "A kiss is required for the wedding ceremony!"
As she spoke, she stood on tiptoe, tilted her little face up, and leaned close to Lu Xingchen, looking eager to try.
In that instant, Lu Xingchen felt his scalp tingle and cold sweat break out on his back.
Are you kidding me! How old is Rosalia?
If they actually kissed, it could be a serious matter with a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum sentence of death!
So he quickly called a halt and then made up an excuse to leave.
"Sigh~"
Lu Xingchen looked down at his clothes. The light gray fabric was covered with dust and a few fragments of bright green sycamore leaves, which he guessed had gotten on him while rolling around on the grass with the twins.
He frowned, turned, and walked towards the bathroom: "I'd better take a shower first."
Despite his appearance, he actually has a bit of a cleanliness obsession. He always feels uncomfortable wearing clothes that are covered in dust.
Just as Lu Xingchen entered the bathroom, the nib of the 0-01 pen began to dance around without anyone noticing, and then quietly slipped into the bathroom.
"Hmph~"
In the bathroom, Lu Xingchen hummed a song comfortably. The next second, his powerful mental energy allowed him to easily perceive the movements outside.
"Seriously, choosing a time like this to play a prank? Are you trying to make me slip and fall in the bathroom?"
Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow, a helpless smile curving his lips. He thought that "0-01" would come up with some amazing new trick, but it turned out to be just another childish sneak attack.
He lazily turned around, preparing to reach out and grab that audacious pen to give it a good "lesson".
Ichiban.
But the moment Lu Xingchen turned around, his pupils suddenly contracted when his gaze fell on the floating pen.
At the end of the pen, marked "0-01", a small and exquisite pendant was hanging.
That is — the Sealed Item 1-001, the Pendant?
"Depend on!"
Lu Xingchen was dumbfounded. The next moment, he saw the pendant emitting light, and then "0-01" crashed into him with the pendant.
"Buzz"
The silver light faded, and the bathroom was now empty.
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