Blow the Whistle, Talking on the Phone Just Doesn't Feel Right

Cheng Shi did not want to share his Memory, so he lied to the Dragon King.

But this wasn't exactly a lie, since he hadn't actually heard any stories about Afros.

If one had to deduce, it could only be said that the two Believer in "Deception" had a brief exchange over a short phone call, Cheng Shi felt he had a slight advantage.

Knowing only Afros's identity couldn't resolve Cheng Shi's doubts. What he wanted to know wasn't just an identity, but the reason why [Birth] and [Deception] had brought Afros to his attention.

The Trials was given by [Birth], but in the end, the one who got involved with me was a [Filth and Decay] Emissary. Is that reasonable?

This is unreasonable.

Cheng Shi was puzzled, so after thinking for a moment, he made another call. He wasn't sure if he could get through this time, but to his surprise, the call went through.

A voice, elegant yet subtly alluring, rang out from the other end:

"Hello?"

Upon hearing that long-lost voice, Cheng Shi couldn't help but shiver.

He clearly didn't say a word, only making some breathing sounds, but the person on the other end of the phone seemed to have guessed something and asked with slight surprise:

"Cheng Shi?"

"..."

No, you all opened them one by one, right?

You can even tell it's me just by my breathing?

Cheng Shi was stunned. He chuckled dryly and greeted her with his toes curled inward, "Hu Xuan, long time no see."

The person on the other end laughed, a happy laugh.

"It has indeed been a long time. Where is the Nightfall Spring Whistle I gave you? Why don't you blow it?"

"..."

Sister, do you think I dare to brag?

If I blow the whistle, I'm afraid the population on the rooftop will jump from 1 unit to 3 units, or even more!

Your whistle can't be blown under normal circumstances!

Cheng Shi's lips twitched, and he chuckled awkwardly.

"Whistling is disturbing the peace. My neighbor across the street doesn't sleep well, and I'm afraid of disturbing him."

You see, calling is fine too. As soon as I knew you had a phone number, I contacted you immediately.

"Really? So I should thank the bald guy?"

As he spoke, Hu Xuan across from him actually laughed. Even though he didn't see the smile, Cheng Shi still felt a subconscious impulse related to "Birth" rising within him!

She has become stronger again; even her voice has begun to carry His essence!

Hu Xuan chuckled and continued:

"When she ran into me yesterday, I was still considering whether to accept this gift to strengthen my connection with my new friend. Looking back, I made the right decision."

"You're the first friend to call me, Cheng Shi, I'm so happy."

Ah?

No, huh?

What does "yesterday" mean?

Sis, what I just said, "I contacted you as soon as I knew you had a phone," was just me being polite, it wasn't true!

"..." Cheng Shi was dumbfounded. He never expected that a casual, polite remark could land him in such a predicament. He blinked in bewilderment, then hurriedly explained, "I..."

"There are rumors circulating about you and Zhen Yi... Is it true?"

"I..."

"I remember you didn't get along with her sister. Is this your way of getting revenge on her sister?"

"I..."

"If that's the case, wouldn't giving me a child be a way to get revenge on her?"

"Huh? No, I..."

"Blow the whistle, it's not fun talking on the phone."

I guess you didn't call me just to catch up. Coincidentally, I also have something to give you, so...

"Blow the whistle, Cheng Shi. Whatever you want to know, I'll tell you."

"..."

Sister, I'm so scared, please let me say something.

Cheng Shi wanted to hang up the phone, but he could tell that what Hu Xuan was talking about seemed to be... a good thing!

Oh no, it seems I'm still suffering from the aftereffects of being influenced by Afros. A greedy thought is consuming my reason!

Anything that can be given away by the Chosen of God [Birth] and the candidates of [Eternal Day] must be extraordinary. Why not take something that's free?

But he quickly dismissed the idea.

No, Steady Cheng, you can't be foolish! This thing might very well be something you have to trade your life for, or it might even be a life to begin with!

Remember what that the Great One said: Greed is a path to death!

Just Cheng Shi was still struggling with whether or not to take the risk, his mind was in turmoil, when a question suddenly occurred to him:

In reality, how could Hu Xuan possibly get through this?

He was suddenly stunned, and then asked incredulously:

"You succeeded?"

Hu Xuan smiled and said:

"Not yet, but we're already on the right track."

Since I met you, Destiny seems to have begun to favor me, so...

I have to thank you.

Relax, I can't break the shackles of the "Covenant," I'm just looking at you from afar.

"Yes, one look at you is enough."

Cheng Shi's gaze sharpened. "You even already know about the [Covenant]."

Are you surprised?

It's more surprising that you know about the Covenant that I know about it.

I am truly unlucky.

And I kind of regret it now, if only I had..."

"Stop, stop, hold on, Hu Xuan. I only have one question: you want me to blow this whistle, it has nothing to do with good fortune, right?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then he chuckled again, "Yes, it has nothing to do with good fortune, but it has to do with... Him."

Him!?

Who?

[Birth]!?

Cheng Shi frowned, wondering if He had left half of what He wanted to pass on to him with Hu Xuan.

But this is too mysterious. How did He predict that He would call Hu Xuan?

Or is it that no matter whether he makes this call or not, He will arrange another encounter so that Hu Xuan will bump into him?

If that's the case, then there's no way to avoid it.

Cheng Shi frowned and pondered for a long time before deciding to trust Hu Xuan this time.

If what she said is true, then I certainly made the right friend; but if it's false, then all the better.

If a phone call reveals the true nature of a so-called friend, it's not too bad.

Cheng Shi responded, hung up the phone, and tremblingly took out the Nightfall Spring Whistle from his personal space. He carefully placed it to his lips and gently blew it.

A clear and bright sound rang out from the whistle, instantly stirring the heart and filling one with energy.

Just as Cheng Shi felt that something was wrong with his enthusiasm, he suddenly discovered that his hands had turned white.

But he soon realized that it wasn't his skin that had turned whiter, but rather that the rooftop... had become brighter!

The sunlight became increasingly dazzling.

Cheng Shi was startled, as if he had thought of something. He looked up at the sky in disbelief and saw a giant sun, no less magnificent than the real sun, rising brilliantly before his eyes!

Right on the rooftop!

So close!

!!

Cheng Shi was dumbfounded and his scalp tingled. He had never imagined that the meeting Hu Xuan was talking about would be this kind of meeting!

No, sis, you call this looking at me?

You didn't melt down all my belongings on this rooftop, did you?!

Cheng Shi swallowed hard, recalling the moment a few months ago when he fled in panic under the fire rain of [Wrath of Abomination].

And how similar this scene is!