Mu Qiansè and Bai Zhi

It seems that everyone has this tendency to be indebted without worrying about the amount of debt they have.

When you owe tens of thousands of dollars, you'll worry and fret, but when you owe tens of millions, you won't worry anymore.

--Anyway, I can't pay it back.

In psychology, this is called "giving up in despair".

Running red lights, driving without a license, repeatedly evading law enforcement officers, illegally parking, and fleeing from several rear-end collisions... Bai Zhi felt like he was stacking buffs.

Although he was the one who got rear-ended, and even helped the police catch a criminal suspect along the way, becoming a helpful citizen... not having a driver's license is not having a driver's license, and running a red light is running a red light.

However, some things, you just get used to them, because habits become second nature.

From initial unease to later acceptance, and finally to profound enlightenment.

That afternoon, Bai Zhi underwent a transformation in his mindset.

To put it simply, since he was already driving without a license, what was there to be guilty about?

The other drivers and pedestrians should be the ones feeling guilty...

Hmm... I'll have to remember to pay the fine another day, and apologize to the traffic police officer while I'm at it. Then I'll ask Zhuge Yun to help me get a driver's license. It's always inconvenient not having one. Once I have a license, I'll drive around in front of the traffic police every day...

While dodging the traffic police relentlessly pursuing him, Bai Zhi silently made this decision in his heart.

By the time he finally drove back to the villa, it was completely dark, and the streetlights on both sides of the street were still on.

As soon as Bai Zhi entered the room carrying large and small bags, he saw Xia Wen lying on the Sofa, his entire body almost ashen.

The living room Lights were on, and no one was in the kitchen. The aroma of meat stewing in a pressure cooker wafted from the semi-open kitchen.

Lin Xiaoyi and Mu Qiansè were huddled around the computer, seemingly having a quiet but intense discussion. Bai Zhi vaguely heard words like "benefits," "rooster," "basketball," and "lawyer's letter"... So what exactly were they talking about?

As for Xia Wen... she was lying on the Sofa, staring blankly at the ceiling, looking like a drowning fish.

"What's wrong with you?"

Bai Zhi looked at Xia Wen on the Sofa in front of him with a slightly strange expression.

My Xiao Jin... has been ransacked...

"What?"

"I'm saying my Xiao Jin was ruthlessly and unreasonably wiped out by Xiao Yi!!"

Xia Wen sat up from the Sofa, his face filled with righteous indignation.

All the snacks we bought when we went to the amusement park together are gone! Gone!! Do you know how much pain I'm in right now!?

"Eating too much junk food is bad for your health. Your aunt already asked me to keep an eye on you."

While staring at the computer screen and typing on the keyboard, the Campus Belle replied without looking up.

"Furthermore, given your previous performance in the Dungeon, not only will you be eating junk food, but you'll also be eating only vegetables for the next few days."

"Huh? Using the sword of the previous dynasty to behead officials of this dynasty? Your Excellency, you have quite the airs of authority!!"

As if Bai Zhi's return had given Xia Wen a pillar of support, Xia Wen stood barefoot on the Coffee Table with his hands on his hips and shouted loudly.

"The emperor is far away, and my mother can't control me here. Here, I am..."

"..."

Bai Zhi, unable to bear watching any longer, turned his gaze away from Xia Wen, who had been interrupted and was now being strangled by the Campus Belle.

"Let me help you carry it."

Mu Qiansè walked over at some point and took the bags he was carrying.

Bai Zhi placed the clothes and daily necessities that he had bought for Tong in Qingyi and Anna's rooms.

The beds in the villa are all large, easily accommodating three adults, let alone three little girls...

"Hmm... would you say this is a budget version of The Temptation of Going Home?"

Sitting in a chair, swinging her legs, and looking at Tong who was following Bai Zhi, Mu Qiansè began to speak with a thoughtful expression.

"After all, I went into her room, wore her clothes, slept in her bed, and even hugged her..."

"... You're overthinking it."

His lips twitched slightly, and he paused for a moment as he held the clothes hanger and hung clothes in the closet Bai Zhi interrupted him, sounding utterly speechless.

"Children's education is crucial; you mustn't end up like that Xia Wen."

"Who copied her? That girl who used the guise of a wingman to sneak away..."

With her hands resting on the chair, Mu Qiansè muttered something under her breath.

"What?"

Bai Zhi didn't quite catch it.

"It's nothing... Oh, right, I'll return the [Holy Spirit Pendant] and the [Full Appearance Mirror] to you now."

Suddenly remembering something, Mu Qiansè began to speak.

"These two things are very useful, I..."

"Since it works well, you can keep it. It's yours."

Bai Zhi replied casually.

"You gave it to me?"

After hearing Bai Zhi's words, Mu Qiansè was slightly taken aback.

"But this..."

"I've never given you anything before, so consider this as compensation."

After closing the wardrobe door, Bai Zhi turned around and smiled at the other person.

"I have to go to the Inner World for a bit, I'll be back in about ten minutes. Tong can't go there, so I'm leaving her in your care for now."

In the Real World, he didn't know any Doctor, so the only way for him to restore Tong's sense of taste and smell was to go to the White-haired Man in Sunglasses in the Inner World.

"Wait a minute, I..."

Before Mu Qiansè could finish her sentence, Bai Zhi decisively entered the Inner World.

If it weren't for the fact that the Shadow Puppet doesn't have the authority to enter the Inner World, and he couldn't control the Shadow Puppet in different world layers, he would have already taken care of this matter in the afternoon.

It's almost dinnertime, and this kind of thing can't be delayed.

After a moment of silence, Mu Qiansè sat back down in the chair, watching the figure that had already disappeared from sight.

"It's mine..."

She took out the [Holy Spirit Pendant] that was still slightly warm from her body, which was hanging around her neck, from inside her collar. Staring at the pendant on her hand, she couldn't help but stare blankly.

This was the first time Bai Zhi had given her something.

"What? It's just a gift, what's the big deal... Yes, it's just a small thing, there's no need to worry about it too much. I'm not overthinking anything, it's not like I'm giving her Ring... phew... calm down..."

Noticing her cheeks getting hotter and hotter, Mu Qiansè quickly reached out and patted her cheeks hard.

"I didn't want it originally, but since you insisted on giving it to me, I'll mercifully accept it. Anyway, you can forget about ever... uh..."

As she muttered something to herself and put the pendant back into her collar, she suddenly remembered something, and her entire movement froze.

Come to think of it... maybe I've overlooked something?

Holding onto a sliver of hope, Mu Qiansè slowly turned her head to look to the side.

Standing by the bed, Tong Zheng, holding a book in his arms, tilted his head slightly, looking at her with curiosity in his eyes.

Mu Qiansè: "..."

A true scene of social death.

The Inner World, the S-rank Highest-Tier Station.

With the number of Walkthrough Dungeon decreasing, and with dinnertime approaching, things have become temporarily quiet here.

The busiest place right now isn't the Infirmary, but the Virtual Gym where you can set up a training area; it's always packed with people there.

However, there weren't many people at the Infirmary at this time. After all, with the decrease in the number of Dungeon that could Walkthrough, the number of Player who needed treatment also decreased, so there was no need to queue.

--This used to be the most crowded place.

"Severely damaged sense of taste and smell...?"

After listening to Bai Zhi explain his purpose, the White-haired Man in Sunglasses thought for a moment, then reached into a drawer, rummaged through it, and tossed a small bottle to him.

"Nano Repair Fluid, taken orally, takes effect after one hour."

Thanks.

Bai Zhi picked up the small bottle, examined it, and then put it into his Inventory.

What Level are you now?

Leaning back in his chair, the White-haired Man in Sunglasses expertly lit a cigarette and then asked him a question.

"I've also inquired about the situation in the [Domain of Delirium]. It's almost out of control there. Nobody knows what's going on inside. Are you really sure you want to go in?"

"There are risks in everything you do; nothing in this world is ever smooth sailing."

With a slight shrug, Bai Zhi stood up from his chair.

"Besides, aren't you the Doctor here?"

"... If possible, it would be best to bring that jar along. Don't let her silly appearance fool you, she's actually very capable. With her on the team, we can handle most emergencies."

After a moment of silence, the White-haired Man in Sunglasses spoke.

"Besides that, there's that New Coach at the gym. Since she was able to replace the Old Demon, it means she beat that guy... I wonder which world this Monster came from."

"Okay, I'll consider it."

Bai Zhi's eyes flickered slightly, then he nodded.