A Nonexistent Rule 22? What Dark Sword? / Use the Might of All Xias to Win My Favor
"Hi..."
Just then, Chen Xue, who happened to be walking over, was waving with a smile, about to say something, when she saw the Dream Seeker fall into Gwen's arms, and her expression froze instantly.
Chapter 734, Article 22, which doesn't exist? What Dark Sword?
"Dream Seeker, what's wrong?"
The sound of hurried footsteps suddenly rang out from the quiet library. Chen Xue rushed forward, trying to snatch the Dream Seeker from Gwen's arms, but Gwen nimbly turned around and dodged her.
"What you up to?"
The moment they passed each other, Chen Xue stopped in her tracks, a blood-red glint flashing in her red eyes as she stared at Gwen.
Things had turned out differently than she expected, perhaps...
"Treat--"
Gwen ignored Chen Xue's hostility and raised his hand, releasing a soft golden light that enveloped the Dream Seeker was still covering his head.
Although he is much weaker than he was in his prime, to pose any threat to him, one would at least need to master all Seven Arts.
"Sister Chenxue, I'm fine..."
Although the Dream Seeker still felt like her head was a complete mess, as if someone was stirring it around with a thick, hot stick, she felt much better after Gwen's healing and guessed what had happened. She persisted, saying—
"Already...
I feel much better now...
"I wish there were more..."
"Ha...
"You can still make requests, so it seems you're in pretty good shape."
Gwen chuckled and increased his attack power.
"..."
Upon hearing the Dream Seeker's words, Chen Xue took two deep breaths, suppressing her impulse, and frowned as she watched Gwen's actions—
Although the other party did seem to be treating the Dream Seeker, she hadn't forgotten that the Dream Seeker had become like this because of the other party.
Soon, the Dream Seeker opened his eyes. Although he was still rubbing his head, his expression had returned to calm.
"Thank you, O'Stain, I feel much better."
As the Dream Seeker spoke, he glanced at Chen Xue, whose expression was unfriendly, and gave an awkward smile—
"Don't worry, Sister Chenxue, I'm fine..."
"Um?"
Seeing that the Dream Seeker seemed to have recovered, Chen Xue felt a little relieved, but she still raised her snow-white chin, looking angry as if to say, "If you don't want to be roasted, then you'd better deal with it yourself."
The Dream Seeker had practically grown up under Chen Xue's watchful eye, felt a sudden pang of fear. He quickly stood up, ran towards Chen Xue, hugged her arm, gently shook it, and whispered—
"I'm so sorry, Sister Chenxue, I made you worry..."
"Call..."
Seeing that the Dream Seeker was still the same person she knew, Chen Xue breathed a slight sigh of relief, and said coldly—
"We'll talk about your matter when we get back..."
Having said that, without even looking at the Dream Seeker's reaction, Chen Xue turned to look at Gwen, who was calmly observing them—
As for you...
Mr. O'Stain, who has no trace in the entire Ouxia City resident file, could you please come back with us for a formal investigation?
While it's not uncommon for creatures to suddenly appear from the Sea of Data, please cooperate with us to complete the necessary registration.
This is for the safety of the citizens, and also for your safety as you live here.
"Oh?"
Gwen raised an eyebrow—
In his perception, Chen Xue's attitude towards him was quite unfriendly, not at all as kind as she had said.
Seeing that Gwen seemed unmoved, Chen Xue continued to persuade him—
"You should know that, according to Article 22 of the Root Material Management Regulations, unknown Sea of Data replicas are subject to direct elimination."
However, since your appearance did not cause any damage or harm the Dream Seeker, I am willing to provide you with some guarantees.
Please understand that this involves a great deal of risk...
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Gwen still didn't react much. He glanced at Chen Xue, who seemed to be smiling slightly, and then looked at the Dream Seeker beside her.
"Sister Chenxue..."
The Dream Seeker gave Gwen an awkward smile and tugged at Chen Xue's sleeve—
"You'd better not joke around with strangers..."
He had no idea that the "Root Material Management Regulations" didn't even have Article 22...
The non-existent 22?
What Dark Sword?
"Puff...
Why did you expose me so quickly? It's really boring.
As if she could no longer maintain her serious expression, Chen Xue vigorously rubbed the Dream Seeker's head—
"Go back and write a 1000-word self-criticism..."
"Ah, I was wrong..."
The Dream Seeker quickly raised his hands in surrender, using his arms as cover to wink at Gwen.
However, Gwen simply smiled and shook his head, then slowly said—
"My sudden appearance at your dear junior's house makes me quite a suspicious person."
But pointing dozens of guns at me right off the bat, isn't that a bit of an overreaction?
"What?"
Completely confused about the current situation, the Dream Seeker blinked, looked at Gwen in surprise, and then at Chen Xue, whose movements had suddenly stopped.
However, before she could meet those familiar red eyes, a sudden force came from her waist, pulling her away from Gwen at high speed. The huge jolt made the Dream Seeker feel like she was being carried away like a teddy bear.
Before the Dream Seeker could even grasp the situation, intense gunfire suddenly erupted from the library building, startling him. Solid bullets and laser beams either pierced the air or pierced through bookshelves, enveloping Gwen.
Although she was just an ordinary student, the Dream Seeker's perspective seemed to be slowed down countless times, allowing her to clearly see the bullets and laser beams enveloping Gwen's entire body, hurtling forward with the kinetic energy to pierce the air, hitting Gwen's skin and clothing, and then splattering out...
Um?
Where is the blood flower?
Not seeing the expected bloodstains, the Dream Seeker was immediately filled with great doubt.
The next moment, the Dream Seeker's slowed-down vision suddenly returned to normal, and the scenery in front of him quickly transformed into the patterns on the library ceiling, then into an upside-down bookshelf, and then after a dizzying spin, it returned to normal.
It turns out that Sister Chenxue grabbed me and made me jump over the bookshelf...
The Dream Seeker quickly realized what had happened, but looking at Chen Xue, who was grabbing her and running away like she was a little chick, she found it hard to reconcile her image with that of the smiling, lazy senior she remembered.
"Sister Chenxue, what exactly happened?"
The Dream Seeker asked loudly as he struggled to find his balance.
Gunshots rang out continuously in the library, and she was afraid that if she spoke too softly, Chen Xue wouldn't be able to hear her.
"Shut up!"
Chen Xue first scolded him, then explained.
"The other party is dangerous; they are a dangerous element capable of disrupting the current Order in Ouxia, understand?"
"Can..."
The Dream Seeker wanted to say something, but the other party hadn't done anything that could be considered harmful.
But when he met Chen Xue's cold and stern eyes, the Dream Seeker felt that this senior was a complete stranger.
In the end, she chose to keep quiet.
What's done is done, it's too late for anything she says...
Chapter 735 Utilizing the resources of Ouxia to win my favor
But...
Isn't Sister Chenxue a researcher at the Data Research Institute?
Why was she able to mobilize the army directly, and even open fire in the city library?
A barrage of questions arose, leaving the already confused Dream Seeker feeling as if his head had turned to mush...
Chen Xue, however, didn't think much of it. She dragged the Dream Seeker along, running wildly until they finally escaped the city library. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief, slightly out of breath.
"Call..."
Although his physical condition was far beyond that of an ordinary researcher, he had not been on the front lines of combat for many years, and carrying a large living person for such a long distance still required him to catch his breath.
The Dream Seeker noticed that Chen Xue let go of his hand. She didn't turn around and run back, but she didn't say anything immediately either. She just silently rubbed her head hard.
The Dream Seeker's headache was excruciating. He felt a mix of doubt about Chen Xue, worry and guilt towards Gwen, and something else seemed to be surging in his turbulent mind. He just wanted to bang his head against the wall.
However, soon, a familiar cool sensation came, making the Dream Seeker feel that the burning sensation in his mind had subsided a lot.
"Thanks..."
She thanked him again.
But as soon as the words left his mouth, the Dream Seeker realized that something seemed amiss—
Subconsciously looking up, the Dream Seeker saw Gwen's familiar, gentle smile.
"What, are you surprised to see me?"
Gwen smiled, reached out and ruffled the girl's messy hair, making it look neater.
"..."
The Dream Seeker opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her chaotic mind made it difficult for her to organize her thoughts. She could only speak slowly in a somewhat strained voice—
"I'm sorry, are you alright?"
Sister Chenxue acted impulsively...
Although Chen Xue now feels very special to the Dream Seeker, after so many years of getting along, she still subconsciously made an excuse for her.
"Don't worry, a few light infantry weapons can't hurt me."
Gwen shrugged, shook her head with a smile, but her gaze turned to Chen Xue beside her as she spoke.
At this moment, Chen Xue was like a lifelike sculpture, even breathing and having a heartbeat, but she couldn't make the slightest movement.
"Originally, I hoped to get along with you and this city in a peaceful way."
But now it seems you prefer a more violent approach?
Miss Chen Xue?
I reached out and pinched the statue's cheek. It felt smooth and pleasant to the touch, but the expression in its red eyes wasn't very friendly.
"O'Stain, Sister Chenxue, she..."
Seeing this, the Dream Seeker grew even more anxious and hurriedly tried to say something, but Gwen waved his hand to stop him—
"Don't worry, I'm a very gentle person. Although she chose to strike first, she didn't cause me any real harm. So, for your sake, I'm willing to end things in a relatively amicable way—"
Like those dutiful soldiers, I only knocked them unconscious, I didn't take their lives.
For her, it was just a minor punishment—it wouldn't kill her.
Anyway, it only guarantees that it won't kill you; whether you need anything else is another matter.
"..."