ebookland Chapter 22 So you wear it again after saying you've seen it?
Chapter 22 So you wear it again after saying you've seen it?
They quickly followed, no longer concerned about being followed.
Standing beside the wanderer, the two only needed a simple exchange of glances to understand each other's intentions.
"Okay, what's the next step?"
"How about we take the wanderer and Mo Wunian out for a meal first?"
Unlike the other two, Chixia didn't have as many thoughts; her first reaction was to fulfill the promise she had made to them.
However, he was still pondering whether his condition allowed him to enter: to put it nicely, he was a virtual body.
To put it bluntly, he really is a ghost.
Bai Zhi simply shook her head upon hearing this plan, indicating that she had more important things to do.
"I need to go back to the research institute first."
"The Yunling Valley is experiencing unusual activity, the silent zone is recovering, and marine erosion is occurring frequently. These abnormal situations need to be reported promptly."
Yangyang found the other person's plan more reasonable, so she looked at the others and indicated that she would take care of it.
"Then I will go to the border court to report first, and also complete the formalities for your meeting..."
"but……"
Yangyang then turned her gaze to Mo Wunian, whose figure was elusive, a hint of hesitation and difficulty flashing in her eyes.
"..."
He knew that his ghost was still a bit of a problem.
"I can materialize, but I can't maintain it for too long."
"Just follow the normal procedures. When we meet, I'll take physical form."
As the surrounding frequencies automatically flowed into his body, he could also feel that the time he spent in physical form had significantly increased.
Thinking that it was best not to make things difficult for girls as a guy, he explained his situation.
To avoid arousing suspicion, he quickly adjusted the frequency, materialized his physical form, and firmly hooked his arm around the wanderer's back.
Look—
Completely oblivious to the wanderer's slightly shifty gaze, and even when he sensed the person beside him move, he patted them a few times without much concern.
"Besides, I usually spend all my time with Chao Ge, so I can't stray too far from him."
"Just include me in Chao Ge's paperwork."
Looking at the intimate way the two were behaving, Yangyang felt a surge of indescribable emotion. But then she thought that they must have been longtime partners, so their closeness was only natural. With that thought, she understood and said no more.
"In that case, I'll go and complete the formalities."
"Should I take them to the central beacon to register first, and then we can wander around?"
"They've only just arrived in Jinzhou; we can't just leave them waiting around at the border."
Seeing that the assignments were almost complete, Chixia decided to take the two of them to experience the warm hospitality of Jinzhou.
"After I complete the formalities for the meeting, I will trouble Chixia to lead the wanderers to the border."
Chixia gave an OK sign, indicating that she would take care of it.
Bai Zhi's concern followed.
"Research Institute, I'll make arrangements with the Resonance Medical Department. It would be best to have a comprehensive examination of the wanderers' abnormalities."
"I'll look into the research institute to see if there's a solution for Mo Wunian's ability to switch between ethereal and physical forms."
"If you have no other plans after this meeting, please come to the research institute."
He never imagined he would one day receive such care from a beautiful woman. Although he knew it was because he was a wanderer, he still felt a warm glow in his heart.
After all, I hadn't received much care like this growing up: I did receive a lot of subsidies for students from impoverished families.
Not being bullied can only mean that he's well-behaved.
"Mo Wunian, are you alright?"
"It's really good...it couldn't be better...sob..."
The wanderer glanced sideways; the expression in the other's eyes might seem exaggerated to outsiders, but only he knew the deep emotions hidden within—a complex mix of gratitude and teary eyes.
That person just exaggerated on purpose so they wouldn't notice.
A hint of heartache flashed in her eyes. She took the other person's hand, which was hooked around her back, and looked at them with a complicated expression.
"Although I don't know what you've been through in the past, I'll be by your side from now on."
Waaaaah... I'm even more touched now.
Nobody told him that being Long Aotian's underling was so awesome!
Wiping away the tears welling up in her eyes, she looked at the wanderer beside her with immense gratitude, and then, to conserve energy, she transformed herself back into a phantom form.
"What's the point of being a host? If we act fast enough, I can even take them sightseeing!"
"There are many interesting things in Jinzhou City: Taiping music, heroic plays, storytelling performances, martial arts competitions... and all kinds of delicious food. If you can think of it, you can find it in the city."
Seeing that the assignments were complete, Chixia excitedly began to introduce them, and then led the two into the city.
Following behind the two, he felt utterly naive. Even in the game, it hadn't seemed that grand; stepping inside in person revealed the buildings to be many times larger.
Because he was a phantom, he avoided crowds the whole way. After all, if someone unintentionally noticed their hand passing through his body, they'd probably faint from fright.
Moreover, he could sense that more and more eyes were being focused on them along the way, and it was no longer just one or two people.
—There are risks involved in following Long Aotian.
I briefly activated the central nervous system while following the Wanderer, and was just about to wander around when I saw that the Wanderer had received a message from Yangyang.
Left with no other choice, he could only turn his gaze away, then ran back from afar and followed the other person into the elevator heading towards the border town.
Seeing the increasing crowd around him, and realizing he couldn't avoid it any longer, he simply materialized. Then, out of nowhere, some bastard bumped into him, and before he could stop, he crashed into the drifter.
"hiss--"
He clutched his head, staggered back a few steps, and was about to be pushed aside by the surging crowd. Just then, a strong arm reached out and pulled him back steadily.
"Be careful"
He was pulled back by the wanderer, shook his head, and looked at the other person gratefully.
I can't help but marvel once again at how reassuring the male lead is.
"This is the first time I've seen such a lively scene in front of the border gate."
After being pulled over, he realized that Yangyang and several others had already arrived and were just waiting for him, the one who had been pushed aside by the crowd, to join them.
Chixia looked at the bustling place and sighed a few times, noting that even as a local, she found it quite rare.
"I was also taken aback when I arrived; it was the first time I'd ever seen so many non-public officials gathered in front of the court."
The wanderer, holding his hand, seemed afraid of being pushed away by the crowd again. He looked around and asked...
Are these people also part of the meeting?
"Most of them were guests who had already applied for a meeting, but I heard they were all politely declined and sent home, and did not get to see the Prime Minister."
As Yangyang explained the situation to them, she also briefly described the state of Lingyin's surroundings.
He merely smiled slightly at this, then pointed mercilessly at the wanderers beside him.
"Of course you won't see him, because the VIP is obviously me, Brother Chao!"
Chixia didn't know what to say about this sycophantic behavior, but she nodded in agreement.
"Although something feels off... that's what I think too."
"The features all match."
Sensing the fluctuating consciousness of the person beside him, who was clearly thinking about things that ordinary people wouldn't notice, he didn't intend to speak, but was ready to pass the spotlight to them at any moment.
"Mo Wunian, have you noticed something?"
Still lost in thought, he nearly spat out his water when he heard the other person call his name. After a brief mental search, he managed to recall some details from the original story.
"There's probably some reason why the other party can't come out in person, so we have to use other methods to confirm the guest's identity."
"After all, it's impossible that we didn't consider the current situation."
He quickly summarized the information he knew and then shared it. The other three people pondered this explanation.
"It's all so confusing. Whatever their purpose, plans, or current situation... going to see them is the best thing to do, isn't it?"
Chixia felt a headache coming on, scratched her head, and chose to refuse to think.
"I agree with Chixia's statement; after all, Lingyin's side has the most obvious clue."
Yangyang nodded in agreement, then looked at the wanderers.
"What if I were that guest?"
"Isn't that a good thing!"
"That means we're looking in the right direction, and the wanderer might soon regain his memories."
"Thus, Mo Wunian's identity was confirmed."
It seems the two in front of me are still too young; they clearly haven't heard of the term "time travel and identity theft."
But he did have some concerns—how could the original plot have turned into two different people?
And one of the identities clearly points to oneself.
It feels like the original plot is getting worse and worse; the events along the way constantly remind me of a hidden identity.
"...How could I have a hidden identity too!"
He admitted that some novels give the protagonist a variety of miscellaneous identities to demonstrate their incredible background.
But in this situation, those people would probably be strong enough to instantly kill the protagonist, right?
Unlike him, who didn't dare to run too far because his physical body was in the other party's hands.
I was quite willing to be a subordinate.
"What do wanderers think? Do you feel lost and uneasy in unfamiliar cities and with blank memories...?"
"It's okay, what's important is the memory later."
"Besides, don't I have someone by my side?"
For some reason, the conversation seemed to have circled back to him once again. Facing the wanderer's resolute and trusting gaze, a ripple of emotion stirred within him, and a sense of unease welled up from the depths of his conscience.
Why does it feel like I've unwittingly dragged someone else down with me again?
Could it be related to his purple talent? Is it really that effective?
"If that's the case"
"Why don't you two meet with the Prime Minister first? Perhaps she can answer all your questions."
"Accompaniment is not allowed during the meeting, so Chixia and I will wait outside the courthouse."
"Just shout if anything happens outside—uh, that doesn't seem right, they probably can't hear us outside, and the border doesn't allow noise."
Before we could even exchange a few words, I was pulled inside with them.
Is he really going to come along?
Following the other person down the corridor, they soon met the guide. After a brief greeting, they followed the guide inside and sat down in a chair.
The guide had barely left when a woman strode in: her figure was as upright as a pine tree, exuding an air of extraordinary talent. Her brows held a touch of heroism, yet retained a uniquely feminine grace. Her long, light blue hair was simply tied up, a few strands gently brushing her forehead, adding to her capable air. Her eyes were bright and resolute, as if they could see through all hypocrisy.
He quickly stood up with the wanderer and immediately noticed the unusual sound mark in the other's left eye.