Chapter 80

This is something etched into their DNA; Shen Gonglin on her own can't find a solution.

"Is that so? I'm so glad that Sister Bronya is alright... This place is called the Sea of Quantum. Unfortunately, I don't know why you're here, but the only thing I'm sure of is that you can't leave either."

Upon hearing Bronya's news, the girl closed her eyes in relief. Bronya was her biggest worry. However, she then explained Shen Gonglin's current situation with great difficulty: once you come to this place, there is no way to get out unless... you can get the snake's help.

"No way to leave? Explain yourself clearly to me, or I'll take advantage of you."

As the distance closed, Shen Gonglin suddenly stepped forward and grabbed the girl by the collar. A faint, sweet fragrance wafted into Shen Gonglin's nose. Another girl with a scent. Shen Gonglin had been trying to distract Seele and get closer to her earlier, but now that he had her in his grasp, Shen Gonglin began to threaten her. Showing mercy to a beautiful woman was not his thing.

"There's just no way to get out. No matter how hard you try, there's no way to get out."

Unexpectedly, the girl escaped from Shen Gonglin's grasp in an instant. Her slender body transformed into a blue butterfly and vanished from Shen Gonglin's hand. Then, the butterfly reassembled behind Shen Gonglin into the girl's form. Although her physical body had become invisible, she had also received the gift of the Sea of Quantum. Seele could now freely wield the wondrous power of the Sea of Quantum.

"It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that no one can get out. If I want to, there's nothing I can't do. You call this the Sea of Quantum? Let me think, there should be a way."

Ignoring the girl's escape, Shen Gonglin sat down and began to ponder the problem. When in doubt, quantum mechanics proved difficult to explain, and relying solely on science was unrealistic. She needed to explain quantum mechanics first, a crucial concept in modern physics: if a physical quantity has a smallest indivisible unit, then that quantity is quantized, and this smallest unit is called a quantum. This was the answer given by Shen Gonglin's knowledge; she had likely been a top student before her amnesia. However, even knowing the principle didn't solve the problem; she needed to approach it from a different angle.

What is he thinking?

Seeing Shen Gonglin sitting quietly on the ground, his eyes closed in deep thought, the girl standing beside him felt a surge of curiosity. Her slender, fair legs moved slightly, Seele slowly approached Shen Gonglin. It had been so long since she'd seen anyone. To be honest, Seele was genuinely happy to see Shen Gonglin here. No matter what, she had someone with her. She had forgotten how long she'd been here; there was neither darkness nor light, only emptiness. Now that he was here, she felt she had someone to keep her company...

The girl quietly sat down next to Shen Gonglin. Looking at the quiet boy beside her, Seele gradually became bolder than before, starting with cautious observation. Anyway, he didn't know, so it shouldn't matter if she observed him a little. This person... is very handsome.

With her azure eyes fixed on Shen Gonglin, Seele began to memorize the boy's appearance. Since there was nothing else she could do here, Seele was happy to do this. His eyelashes were thick and bushy, and his cheeks were fair and delicate, just like a girl's. If he didn't speak, he would definitely look like a girl. If his hair were a little longer... wait, his hair really does seem to have grown a bit longer. What's going on?

Gently leaning against Shen Gonglin, Seele sat down next to him. Lost in thought, she didn't realize she was getting closer and closer until she felt a ticklish touch on her cheek. Strands of Shen Gonglin golden hair floated onto Seele face without any wind. This was something Shen Gonglin's original golden, tousled hair could never have done. It wasn't her imagination; his hair had indeed grown longer. But what was going on? Why had it suddenly become like this?

Seele looked at Shen Gonglin in surprise, her mind filled with confusion. But to be honest, the long-haired version of Shen Gonglin... seemed even cuter.

Thinking about it, how should we solve the current predicament? Electromagnetic Force doesn't seem to be of much help, and directly bombing this space with my Angel Form is obviously unreliable. Thinking about it, there must be a way to solve the current problem. I must have a way. Although there is no basis, Shen Gonglin really feels that she can solve this problem.

Her thoughts raced, but no matter how hard Shen Gonglin racked her brains, she couldn't come up with a solution. Her mind couldn't remember, but her body was another vessel for those memories. The things that had once resided within her hadn't disappeared; they were merely dormant. These were Shen Gonglin's own, things no one could take away. When she needed them, they would always find their own way to help Shen Gonglin solve her problems—for example, Electromagnetic Force, her Vampire Physique, her angelic state, and so on...

The power of realm.

A mysterious power slowly surged within Shen Gonglin's body. Without his memories, Shen Gonglin couldn't control this power, so it simultaneously affected him. But that was enough. Shen Gonglin slowly opened his eyes. Although he couldn't explain why, he knew he...

It seems like we can go out now.

Chapter 311

"You, you, you... how did you become like this? What happened?"

Seeing Shen Gonglin open her eyes, Seele finally couldn't help but ask, "Shen Gonglin is completely different from before. Can just a change in hair length really affect a person like that? No, there's also a change in her aura. What's going on with this person?"

"What's wrong? You look like you haven't taken your medicine. Young lady, you can't stop taking your medicine."

The moment she opened her mouth, she shattered the mysterious aura. Shen Gonglin looked curiously at the girl beside her, her surprised little mouth seemingly big enough to fit an egg. Shen Gonglin eagerly reached out and poked her hand into Seele's mouth. He had heard that some extraordinary people could put their fists into their mouths, and he wanted to see if Seele could do it too.

"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey... What are you doing? How can you treat a girl like that... Hey?"

Before she knew it, Rin Shen Gonglin had actually put her hand in her mouth. Seele blushed and quickly spat out her saliva. But after doing so, the girl was suddenly stunned. She had been quantumized. Her physical body was condensed by quantum particles. How could she have saliva? And just now, she seemed to have felt the touch of Shen Gonglin's fingers.

What's going on?

"It was just a little touch. As for my current state... I can't really explain it myself. Anyway, I just need to cut my hair when I get back. In short, I feel like I can do a lot of things right now."

Shen Gonglin raised her palm as if she could see the power flowing on it, as if she had remembered something. Her body suddenly changed into this state. Could it be that in addition to her vampire bloodline, she also has the power of Super Saiyan?

My body is full of mysteries, but this power seems to be slowly weakening and dissipating. It must be because of my memories. I couldn't recall this memory after all, but my body suddenly reacted. Maybe when I fully recover my memories, this power will awaken again.

Shen Gonglin couldn't understand it, but the only thing she was certain of was that this power could help her go back.

It should be called a boundary. This power can fundamentally overturn everything in the world. Because of the existence of the boundary, everything can be established. Without water, a lake cannot exist; without mountain ridges, mountains and the sky cannot exist; without the outside world, this quantum domain also has no basis. Although I cannot control this strange boundary ability yet, I should be able to get Shen Gonglin out of here.

His fingers traced patterns in the air, creating ripples on a calm surface of water. Before he could say anything to Seele, Shen Gonglin suddenly felt a powerful suction force. The power of his realm within his body was rapidly being consumed. In an instant, Shen Gonglin's figure disappeared from the Sea of Quantum. He had left the Sea of Quantum. Someone really could do that!

Only Seele remained. The girl stared blankly at the place where Shen Gonglin had once been. She slowly put her finger in her mouth, biting down on it. A slight pain and warmth came from her teeth. She could indeed feel her body's real existence, which meant... something called hope spread within her. The girl gently sat down where Shen Gonglin had sat. She took out her diary and turned to a new page. Although he was gone now, Seele felt that she would meet him again someday, so she had to write it down.

"Shen Gonglin? Shen Gonglin?"

In the ethereal silence, Shen Gonglin was fast asleep. He had been struck by some kind of shock after emerging from the Sea of Quantum, and just then, he heard a series of calls. The voice... sounded like Mei's.

"Let me handle this. Look, it's all covered in hair. There must be something wrong. We have to use physical methods in this situation."

That voice? It sounds like Kiana. Does "grown hair" mean she's talking about her hair? Looks like she's really back. She still has so much to say to Seele. Why did she just come back like that? There aren't many girls like her anymore, so gentle and easy to bully.

Kiana is loud and boisterous and not easy to bully, Mei so gentle that Shen Gonglin can't do anything too outrageous, and Bronya is a cold and emotionless person. Shen Gonglin feels like she's having a really tough time.

That said, it's quite rare to hear Kiana say that she would use physical methods. Does that girl even know anything about physics?

With her mind completely blank, Shen Gonglin suddenly remembered this: what exactly was the physical method Kiana mentioned? She was actually somewhat looking forward to it...

Thump!

After a muffled thud, Shen Gonglin finally understood what Kiana meant by "physical method." Intense pain spread from his forehead, Shen Gonglin's consciousness was instantly pulled back. His eyes snapped open, and what he saw was a pure white... This thing was Kiana's head!

This guy just gave himself a headbutt.

"Look, Mei, I told you physical methods would definitely work. He woke up, didn't he? Hey, Shen Gonglin, what's wrong with you? You said you were going to deal with Bronya's problem, so why did you faint too? And your hair looks like this. You're actually a girl, aren't you? Come on, let your older sister take a good look."

Kiana was overjoyed when Shen Gonglin woke up. Although she always acted carefree, she was still concerned about Shen Gonglin. He had bumped his head against Bronya, and they had both fallen unconscious. Kiana had woken up, but he hadn't responded. In desperation, Bronya had resorted to that method, and it worked! Seeing him awake relieved Kiana, and once she was relieved Kiana, she reverted to her usual boisterous self. It wasn't her fault, it was simply because...

Shen Gonglin looks so cute right now!

She's even cuter than usual. Looking at Shen Gonglin with her long hair, Kiana instantly transforms into a female pervert. No one would believe that Rin is a boy if she were out in Shen Gonglin like this. She's even prettier than Mei. This Shen Gonglin, this Shen Gonglin... Kiana, just tell the truth.

I kind of want to lick it.

Without thinking, Kiana, somewhat excited, pounced on him. Shen Gonglin, with her long hair, was so cute!

Chapter 312 Return

"Kiana, calm down. Shen Gonglin... are you alright? What happened?"

In the end, it was Mei who stepped in to help pull Kiana away. Having used the Angel Possession and overdrawn her Electromagnetic Force, along with that strange power called Boundary, Shen Gonglin was indeed in a somewhat exhausted state. Kiana really couldn't do anything to bully him in his current condition. Luckily, Mei was there. She truly lives up to her gentle sister Mei; just looking at her makes me worry about my health.

Unlike Kiana over there, her eyes... clearly showed she was lusting after his body.

"It's nothing, just a bit exhausted. I'll recover after eating something good when we get back. Mei, just make whatever you think is best, anything expensive and good... By the way, how's Bronya? Is she alright?"

She hadn't even gone back yet and was already thinking about food. After stating her request, Shen Gonglin remembered Bronya. She should have come out of her chuunibyou state by now. If that didn't work, she could just give her another electric shock. After all, she had Mei's power bank, so she could give her another round.

"Bronya is fine... but after returning, Bronya requested a full medical check-up."

Bronya had been sitting quietly to the side, finally spoke. After Shen Gonglin gave her a headbutt, the girl regained her senses and, realizing what she had done, fell into deep self-blame. It was all her fault—the injuries on Mei and Kiana, and Shen Gonglin ... This problem had to be resolved, otherwise, who knew if it would cause problems at crucial moments in the future? This time Shen Gonglin was there, but what about next time?

"A physical exam? I'm good at this. Bronya, if you want to get a checkup, I can help you. I'll help you take off your clothes..."

Shen Gonglin got excited as soon as this was mentioned. He struggled to get closer to Bronya. Even though he was saying some really offensive things, Bronya couldn't get angry at Shen Gonglin at all. It was really hard to be angry with him now. It was better when Shen Gonglin was the way he used to be. At least she could bring herself to beat him up then. Now that he was acting like a girl, there was no way to get angry at him.

"The communication is finally connected... Hey, you guys, are you all alright?"

Shen Gonglin was still trying to get Bronya to choose her own medical checkup package when Himeko finally got back on the phone. The communication had been interrupted by electromagnetic interference since the battle started, and Himeko only reconnected now that the fight was over. She really had that kind of... style.

Just like the police who arrived afterward.

"Something's wrong, something's wrong. I'm seriously injured and need to take paid leave to recover. Also, I was definitely the MVP of this mission, so I need to get a special reward."

Shen Gonglin quickly leaned forward to the communicator to show off his success. Seeing how energetic he was, the Valkyrie Trio breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Shen Gonglin was indeed fine. The hair problem was probably due to his constitution. Anyway, there were already many mysteries surrounding this guy, so one more wouldn't be unacceptable. Judging from this trend, he shouldn't have any worries about going bald.

"Shen Gonglin? How did you become like this? What happened?"

Himeko was startled by the sight of Shen Gonglin's long, flowing hair on the other end of the video call. How could Shen Gonglin have changed so much in just a few hours? What had happened during the time the communication was cut off? Himeko had been very worried during that time and had even planned to personally go and rescue her. But now that the communication had been restored, and judging from their appearance... it seemed that everyone except Shen Gonglin was quite normal?

"Because I activated a certain state, I overdraw my life potential, so... Hey, you guys don't actually believe that, do you? I just said it offhand. I don't understand the hair problem either. I can just go back and cut it. It should be fine. Teacher Himeko, what should we do now? I want to go home for dinner."

Shen Gonglin made up a story, but this time the Valkyrie seemed to believe it. The Valkyrie Trio huddled close to him worriedly, and even Himeko on the other end of the communicator showed concern. Usually, they never took his flirtatious talk to heart, so why did they believe him this time? It felt pretty good to be cared for.

"Are you sure everything's alright? Never mind, Shingu, you and Bronya will both need a full medical check-up when you get back. Let's leave it at that for now and get this warship back to the St. Freya Academy. We need to find out where this warship came from and who gave it to Kiana."

"It was given to me. Kiana gave them all to me. It's mine!"

"Yes, yes, it's yours, it's yours, okay?"

"It only needs to be said once, it's mine..."

"The way to practice martial arts lies in calming the mind. Only when the mind is as still as water can one achieve... but it still doesn't work."

In the training room of the St. Freya Academy, Fu Hua was the only one in the empty room. Every day at this time, Fu Hua would train here. Day after day, year after year, Fu Hua was already familiar with this monotonous routine. But for some reason, she couldn't calm down at all today. Forcing herself to train with this mindset would only backfire. Fu Hua knew the way of cultivating the mind very well, so continuing to force herself to train would only be futile. But why couldn't she calm down?

In fact, Fu Hua herself knew the answer perfectly well. It was all because of Shen Gonglin. This was the first time he had left her to carry out a mission, so it was normal for her to be worried. It was just a normal master worrying about his disciple. This kind of thing was very normal.

Fu Hua breathed a long sigh of relief. Even though that was what she thought, why couldn't she help but worry? Himeko was leading the team, and Shen Gonglin wasn't fighting alone; Kiana, Mei, and Bronya were with him. With Shen Gonglin's strength, he should have no problem with ordinary missions. Was she... worrying too much?

I must calm down. How could the state of mind I've cultivated over so many years be so easily disturbed? This Shen Gonglin is truly unsettling.

Fu Hua forced herself to calm down, but at that moment, the girl's heart stirred slightly. Sensing something, she looked up at the window and saw the Hyperion and a black warship flying through the air. In the blink of an eye, Fu Hua's figure had disappeared from the training room. Sometimes, you can't control your mood just by wanting to. If you could control it, would it still be called a mood?

Chapter 313 Do You Think I'm Beautiful?

"Mission accomplished. Auntie, you can praise me now if you want."

After the Moonlight Throne came to a stop on the bridge, Kiana and the others emerged from the black warship. Kiana took the lead and rushed to the front. As soon as she came out, she saw Theresa at the head of the welcoming party. The little girl puffed out her chest and pretended to be very dignified. Little did she know that this pretentious appearance was actually incredibly cute to others. Feeling that she had performed very well, Kiana took a step forward and proudly prepared to receive praise. But at that moment, a figure rushed past her. Who was that?

"Mei, where is Shen Gonglin? I heard the mission didn't go well. Where is he?"

The person who arrived was none other than Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin's good teacher. She had first rushed to the Hyperion's landing port, and after learning from Himeko that something had happened to Shen Gonglin, Fu Hua rushed here without stopping. Emotions are the most uncontrollable thing, and after learning that Shen Gonglin might be in danger, Fu Hua was even more unable to control herself. Should she really have gone with Shen Gonglin? It was too dangerous for him to be out there alone.

As a mentor, this level of concern is only to be expected.

Concerned about Shen Gonglin's condition, Fu Hua grabbed Mei's arm and asked her why she hadn't seen Shen Gonglin come out. Could it be...? Surely not, Shen Gonglin shouldn't have died so easily.

"Fu Hua, calm down. I already know what happened. Shen Gonglin is alright. Calm down."

Theresa stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and patted Fu Hua on the shoulder. The loli-like headmistress's eyes darted around after seeing Fu Hua's reaction. Fu Hua's reaction was unusual; it wasn't like the usual affection between students. Theresa was genuinely surprised to see such a reaction from the serious and rigid Fu Hua.

"Hey, why is everyone so concerned about that guy? I tried my best this time, and he's perfectly fine. Look, he's out now, and he even had Bronya carry him. Auntie, you guys should talk to him too."

Why is everyone's attention on Shen Gonglin? Kiana complained unhappily, feeling ignored. Her feeling was right; the Class President was really too concerned about Shen Gonglin. It wasn't just concern; she was practically spoiling him.

Kiana, quite annoyed, pointed to the hatch. Bronya was carrying Shen Gonglin out of the hatch. Actually, this wasn't Shen Gonglin's request. He originally wanted Mei to carry him out, since that would be more stable and comfortable. But for some reason, Bronya insisted on being carried out. Looking at the girl's eyes, Shen Gonglin had no choice but to agree. Having a girl with physical disabilities carry him... even Shen Gonglin would feel a pang of conscience doing this.

I'm too embarrassed to see anyone.

"Bronya, why don't you put me down? I can manage on my own."

Using all the power in his body consumed Shen Gonglin's physical strength. Because of this overexertion, he still hasn't recovered his mobility. Even so, he can't justify letting a girl carry him. If it were Kiana or Mei, it wouldn't matter, but this is Bronya. Her legs are inconvenient, and he's doing this for her. His conscience hurts.

When did I ever develop a conscience? Is this thing also refreshed at midnight every day? Just like my first kiss.

"It's alright. Shen Gonglin was injured because of Bronya, so Bronya should take care of Shen Gonglin."

Bronya, the emotionless Bronya, shook her head and said these words. Carrying Shen Gonglin, she breathed softly. It wasn't because she was tired. Having undergone military training before, carrying Shen Gonglin shouldn't have been tiring. Her current reaction was entirely because the girl was fighting against the strange thing inside her body. The aftereffects of being bitten by Shen Gonglin hadn't subsided yet, and her legs were a little weak.

Otherwise, how could Bronya walk on her own two legs? After bringing Bronya out of her chuunibyou state, Shen Gonglin gave her a mouthful of blood just in case, injecting her own blood into Bronya's body as a double insurance. Although it might be a burden for Bronya, it's much better than an accident. Shen Gonglin can't feel at ease until she comes back and gives Bronya a thorough check-up.

"There are many ways to repay a debt of gratitude, there's no need to choose this. I think cash is a great option. Look, given our relationship, I can easily give you an 11% discount..."

Unable to shake her money-grubbing nature, Shen Gonglin is still thinking about money. There's no other way. The debts weighing on her Shen Gonglin constantly remind her that she can't relax. She still owes Rita and Durandal a huge sum of money. Shen Gonglin tries to guide Bronya to think in that direction, but why is this gray-haired loli so clueless?

Does she think of herself as some kind of extraordinary man who has no interest in money? Shen Gonglin isn't like that; he's quite materialistic.

"Money can't help... Class President."

Bronya shook her head. How could she repay Shen Gonglin with money? Just as she was about to say something more to him, Bronya noticed a figure in front of her. The Class President was coming over too. Sure enough, Shen Gonglin seemed to be a special person to the Class President.

"Shen Gonglin ...you..."

Fu Hua stared in disbelief at the blond figure before her. How could he have turned into this after just one mission? If it weren't for this face, she wouldn't have recognized her disciple. Could he have turned into her?

Looking at the long-haired version of Shen Gonglin in front of her, Fu Hua's first thought was this: No, Shen Gonglin absolutely cannot become her. If he becomes her... then what will happen to me?

Startled by her own thoughts, Fu Hua quickly shook her head to clear her mind and stepped forward. How did things turn out like this? Where was the Shen Gonglin? She wanted that Shen Gonglin, not this charming blonde fox spirit whose every smile and gesture seemed to exude allure!

Shen Gonglin looks far too feminine. Just changing his hair length has made him look like this. If you take him out now, no one will mistake him for a boy.

"Oh, it's the Class President... What, do I look bad like this?"

Upon seeing Fu Hua, Shen Gonglin climbed off Bronya's back, harboring ulterior motives. He circled in front of Fu Hua, and at that moment, a line from a character's dialogue would be used.

Do you think I'm beautiful?

Chapter 314 Physical Examination