What Is Our Relationship?

This was the first time Luo Jun had ever seen Midnight with such a surprised expression. It was clear that she was unaware that a being at the level of True God had appeared in the last few thousand years.

"Where did you hear that?" Midnight pressed.

Luo Jun briefly recounted his experience at [Utopia].

"In Amgilla... Karruth, and Holy Father Dias..."

Midnight murmured the two names, her brow furrowing slightly. "So that's how it is. I've been in Chaos for so long, and this actually happened..."

"What happened?" Luo Jun continued to press, secretly rolling a die, but the result was extremely difficult, and he failed.

"Forget it, it's no use knowing all this," Midnight replied.

"Please tell me, I'm really curious..." Luo Jun rolled the dice again, only to be told that it was Mandatory Event and could not be determined.

Clearly, Midnight has made up her mind not to reveal any more information.

"Let's not talk about that..." Midnight changed the subject. "I only have twenty-four hours, let's hurry up and go out for a walk... I want to see what the outside world is like now."

"Going out for a stroll is fine, but..." Luo Jun glanced at Midnight's loose, casual clothes, which resembled a bathrobe, and said, "It's just that your outfit is a bit conspicuous. It's the dead of winter outside, and if you go out dressed like this, people will think you're crazy."

"I'm not cold," Midnight said, flicking his wide sleeves. "Besides, I don't have any other clothes..."

Luo Jun stroked his chin. "How about this, come with me..." He pulled Midnight into the bedroom, opened the wardrobe, and found it filled with Luo Jun's clothes.

This is where Ailongtan and Luo Jun usually live, so they naturally need to have clothes to change into. Although they are all men's clothes, at least they won't be too conspicuous when they go out.

"Pick out an outfit you like here and change into it. I'll wait for you outside."

Luo Jun waited in the living room for about ten minutes. Then the bedroom door opened, Midnight, who had already changed her clothes, came out.

Luo Jun doesn't usually pay much attention to the style of his clothes; he prioritizes loose fit, ease of movement, and durability. At this Midnight, he is wearing a hooded sweatshirt under a short down jacket, and wide-leg jeans.

Midnight was tall, almost as tall as Luo Jun, but much more slender. She could barely fill out these clothes, but the shoulders and waistbands were a bit loose, giving her a lazy and casual look. Combined with her stunning beauty, it was surprisingly pleasing to the eye.

"She's so beautiful, she can pull off any outfit," Luo Jun couldn't help but exclaim. "Let's go, where do you want to go?"

"Whatever," Midnight laughed. "It's been so many years since I've been to the Main World, I don't know much about the outside world now."

"But didn't you come from the Midnight Hotel?" Luo Jun asked curiously, "That hotel has a very modern style."

"That's just one scene from the Chaos Mission." Midnight shook his head and said, "The Chaos World is different from other worlds. It doesn't have a stable space. Instead, it's made up of countless fragmented scenes. Some of these scenes are based on modern society, but they are all very limited. I only have a general idea of what the Main World looks like now. I haven't actually experienced it."

"I see..." Luo Jun stroked his chin. "Then let's go shopping. It's the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, and most shops are open. After all, Ningdong isn't exactly a tourist city, so besides the shopping malls, there's not much else to do."

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Midnight didn't seem to care.

The two left the room and went out onto the street, where Luo Jun quickly realized that something was wrong.

There were many pedestrians on the street, and Luo Jun could always feel unusual gazes. When he turned his head, he found that everyone who passed by, regardless of gender, was staring at Midnight.

Luo Jun glanced back at Midnight. He had to admit, the woman's appearance was almost unrealistically beautiful, like a CG model that had stepped out of a computer. Luo Jun's mental attributes were high enough, his willpower strong enough, and he knew that beneath her beautiful exterior lay a terrifying monster, so he could naturally withstand the impact of her stunning beauty. However, ordinary people passing by, regardless of gender, would be captivated by her face at first glance.

Its appearance alone is almost comparable to the alluring effect of Illusion Faction.

Left with no other option, Luo Jun could only remind Midnight to put on his hood to cover his face at least a little.

Midnight was also very curious about the various scenes of modern society. She had been trapped in the basement of the Midnight Hotel for a long time. After she came out, she traveled through various Chaos Mission scenarios. Even when she occasionally encountered modern scenes, they were mostly just backgrounds, or there was simply no one living in them. Therefore, she had no idea what the specific functions of those modern buildings and facilities were.

As Luo Jun led her through the street, he introduced the various vehicles to her, pointing out which were taxis, ride-hailing services, and private cars; which skyscrapers were office Office Building for working professionals and which were Corporate Slave buildings; and the theaters, parks, hotels, and so on...

Finally, the two arrived at Qianyue Mall in the city center, which is one of the largest shopping malls in Ningdong.

"This is a place for entertainment; you can eat, shop, and watch movies, among other things."

"Watching a movie?" This word was somewhat unfamiliar to Midnight.

"It's similar to watching a play..." Luo Jun explained, "But not on a stage, it's pre-recorded and shown on a movie screen, with special effects and camera work, making it much more interesting than watching a play."

"I...like watching plays." Midnight looked at the cinema sign outside the mall.

"Then let's see a movie..." Luo Jun took out his phone and opened the ticketing app. "There are a lot of big movies being released during the Spring Festival. What kind of movie do you like? Action? Sci-fi? Comedy?"

"I don't really know anything about these things..." Midnight shook her head and said, "But I used to enjoy watching military dramas."

"Marching into battle?" Luo Jun muttered to himself. What would it be like for Chaos Creature to march into battle? Wouldn't it be a chaotic dance of demons...?

"Hey, there's a perfect one!" Luo Jun clicked on a movie. "<Warrior: Star Warrior>, it's a series about a future world where humanity breaks free from Earth, establishes a galactic empire, and goes on expeditions against various alien races... The special effects are incredibly exciting, and it's the kind of military warfare you like!"

"Then let's take this one." Midnight nodded.

"Okay, let me see..." Luo Jun picked up his phone and started operating it. "The next show is in a little over two hours, let's take this time to look around and grab something to eat... By the way, since you're a projector, can you eat on it?"

"Yes." Midnight nodded. "Moreover, my physical body can also sense the texture and taste of the food in sync."

"That's perfect..." Luo Jun's eyes darted around. "Have you ever tried snail rice noodles?"

Midnight glanced at him: "I haven't tried it, but I can roughly guess it's some kind of special dish with a rather unusual taste, right?" "Uh..." Luo Jun, his trick exposed, gave an awkward laugh, "Then let's go eat hot pot instead..."

The two strolled around the mall and finally chose a well-known hot pot restaurant to go inside.

"I thought humans preferred cooked food..." Midnight was slightly surprised as the waiter brought out plates of raw meat and offal.

"This is served raw, not eaten raw..." Luo Jun smiled, picked up a piece of tripe with his chopsticks, swirled it a few times in the boiling water, and put it into Midnight's condiment bowl.

"Come on, this is when it tastes best, it's absolutely amazing with the sesame sauce!"

Midnight picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a piece of tripe, put it in her mouth, chewed it a couple of times, and her eyes lit up.

"Isn't it delicious?" Luo Jun said proudly, "Zhendan's thousands of years of civilization are not just about kings, nobles, generals, and dynasties; their research on food is also unparalleled in the world! When we have the chance in the future, I'll take you to try even more exquisite dishes."

"In my memory, the humans of your world only know how to barbecue and boil..." Midnight recalled, "The last time I came, the rulers treated me to their highest-level meal, which was nothing more than pickled ant sauce..."

"Ant sauce? What kind of culinary abomination is that?" Luo Jun said, scoffing. "How long ago was that?"

"It hasn't been that long..." Midnight looked at the guests around him, chatting and laughing as they ate. "In just a few thousand years, your world has evolved from such a primitive state into such an advanced civilization. That speed is truly astonishing."

"Are we developing very quickly?" Luo Jun asked after taking a bite of meat. "I've seen other worlds with very advanced civilizations..."

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"Aside from your world, I haven't been to any other stable worlds since I came out this time," Midnight explained. "But in my memory, those worlds that had developed civilizations for tens of thousands of years didn't undergo such a massive transformation as yours."

"Perhaps it's because we didn't master the Yuan Qi before..." Luo Jun said, voicing a conjecture he had seen on the forum.

The Main World is now connected to several Different World. Through human understanding, it has been found that their civilizations have long histories, but most of them are not as technologically advanced as the Main World. Even those that are more advanced than the Main World are developing very slowly, and there has been almost no substantial change in the past hundred years.

Some believe this is because the Main World has never experienced the benefits of Yuan Qi and can only develop civilization through other means. Other worlds, such as the [Martial World], spend most of their time and energy cultivating Yuan Qi, naturally neglecting the development of science and technology.

"Speaking of which, what exactly is this 'door'?" Luo Jun asked a question that countless scholars in the Main World had racked their brains over without finding an answer, "Why did it suddenly appear more than a hundred years ago?"

"I can't tell you that..." Midnight shook her head. "But you'll get the answer soon."

"It's not that I don't know, it's that I can't tell you... right?" Luo Jun shrugged. "If you don't want to say, then forget it. Come on, eat your food."

As the two were eating, a waiter suddenly led two young women over. "There are seats available at this table..."

Luo Jun was engrossed in his meal and didn't pay attention when he suddenly heard a familiar voice. "Luo Jun? You're here too?"

Luo Jun looked up and saw that it was Lao Miao Miao who was speaking, and next to her was Ling Xin, whose eyes were wide with surprise.

"Senior Sister Miao? And Ling Xin too?" Luo Jun was also surprised. "What brings you two here?"

"What a question! Of course I came here for a meal!" Senior Sister Miao laughed. "The New Year is over, and the school is preparing for intensive Training Camp. I'm leading the team this time. I met Ling Xin here to discuss the details, and we just came to eat because we were hungry... I thought you were still in Yuandu, so I didn't call you. When did you get back?"

Training Camp? Luo Jun slapped his forehead, only then remembering that there was such a thing.

Just before the holiday, Ailongtan went to the selection for the Exchange Meeting in Luo Jun's place. He easily passed the selection with his multi- Elemental School abilities and inexhaustible energy, and also qualified for the Training Camp.

The New Year is over, and the Training Camp should start the day after tomorrow!

"I just got back too..." Luo Jun said with a smile, "After spending so many days in Yuandu, I'm back to relax."

"Relaxing? Is it a date?" Lao Miao Miao glanced at Midnight sitting opposite Luo Jun: "Is this your girlfriend?"

When these words were spoken, Ling Xin, who was standing next to him, visibly trembled and turned to look at Midnight.

Because of her stunning appearance, Midnight wore a hood even indoors, so the two girls couldn't see her face clearly and mistook her for an ordinary girl. Seeing this, Luo Jun hurriedly explained, "No, no, no, we're not a couple..."

"If you're not a couple... then what are you?" This time it was Ling Xin who asked the question. She looked at Luo Jun with eyes that seemed to spit fire.

Yeah, what else could they be but a couple? Luo Jun couldn't exactly say he brought Chaos Monster at the Ascension-level out for hot pot, could he?

Just as Luo Jun was stammering, Midnight chuckled softly, suddenly took off his hood, and looked up directly at the two girls.

The moment they met her gaze, both girls felt as if they were suffocating.

What a face it was! When it looked up, it was as if the entire hot pot restaurant lit up.

"Luo Jun is right, we're not a couple..." Midnight smiled slightly, "Because the word 'couple' is far from enough to describe our relationship!"

"Wh... what do you mean..." Ling Xin frowned. Midnight's appearance gave her a sense of defeat, but she was still unwilling to back down.

"Don't listen to her nonsense..." Luo Jun waved his hand and said, "We're just ordinary friends."

"Just ordinary friends?" Midnight glanced at Luo Jun with a hint of resentment. "Just ordinary friends? Would you make such a promise to me? Just ordinary friends? Would I travel all the way to this unfamiliar city to see you during the New Year just because you invited me?"

"No... Midnight, you..." Luo Jun was speechless. What Midnight said was true, but it sounded completely different from the truth!

Before Luo Jun could continue, Ling Xin gritted her teeth, turned around, and left.

"Hey? Xiao Xin, where are you going?" Lao Miao Miao chased after her.

"I've suddenly changed my mind..." Ling Xin turned her head and glanced at Luo Jun: "I don't want to eat hot pot anymore..." After saying that, she walked straight out the door.

(End of this chapter)