The first possibility Aoko Aozaki thought of was the negative universe of the EVA world. When they had entered that crystal-wall system, they had likewise arrived first in a negative universe containing vast numbers of souls.
But she soon realized something was wrong. There did not seem to be nearly that many souls here. The negative universe of the EVA world had accumulated souls over billions of years; that sight had been far more spectacular than this little "river" before her.
Then if this was a world that also had a negative universe... Huangfu Yun observed the changes in his dantian. That faint golden hue was gradually assimilating his true qi. Before long, his entire dantian would completely turn gold.
But the moment An Xiaoxiao's gaze fell upon Gu Chen, her watery eyes fixed firmly on him and never turned away again.
Every day, he either leisurely chatted with Shui Xian'er, comfortably listened to her talk about the qin, or was ordered about by Zhu'er to do what seemed like endless work. Yet in truth, it made no difference whether those tasks were done or not.
Thus, Li Yalin and the other two immediately received assurance that tomorrow, the mayor would summon all the town's residents in his own name and publicly try Lord Sare's crimes.
"What... are you laughing at?" Gu Chen's low, charming laughter made An Xiaoxiao rein in some of her anger. Tilting her head slightly, she asked in confusion.
An Xiaoxiao was speechless once again. This man really could not behave himself for even a minute—no, should she say ten seconds?
Chinai's reaction was within Ian's expectations. He had long known that Chinai would be unable to accept it; after all, it was a tremendous blow to her.
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