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The young lady's slightly awkward personality often leads her to say things that seem quite cute without even realizing it.
Seeing that the other party was about to become angry, Nie Qingyun quickly put on a stern face and said seriously:
"That's not what I meant..."
"Hmm...it's basically about...what your dreams are, or what you want, where you want to go, etc..."
"Why are you suddenly asking this..." Cheng Yuqiu pursed her lips, then raised her hand to support her chin, seemingly thinking about it seriously.
Rather than thinking, it's more accurate to say that she doesn't really have any wishes or desires right now.
After all, materially speaking, she already had enough money to buy everything she wanted with just what she earned.
As for those things that money couldn't buy, her warlord father from Linjiangtai could get them for her through other channels.
After the apocalypse, she had even less desire for anything.
If I had to put it into words, it seems like all I really want is to become stronger...
But this was also to help Nie Qingyun.
Instead of beating around the bush, it would be better to just wish that Nie Qingyun would always be by your side.
Then the two of them stayed together forever, living happily ever after...
But just thinking about such a wish made Cheng Yuqiu blush, and she was too embarrassed to say it directly in front of Nie Qingyun.
After thinking for a while, the girl suddenly clenched her fist, as if she had thought of something.
"Well, I do have a wish."
This was the first time Nie Qingyun had discussed such a topic with the young lady, and he couldn't help but be intrigued. After unscrewing a bottle of mineral water, he waited intently for what would follow.
Cheng Yuqiu stretched out her index finger and pointed to the sky with her rose-red, starry-sky-like manicured nails.
"If possible, I'd like to travel to the moon..."
"Pfft! Cough cough... cough!"
Nie Qingyun spat out all the water he had just taken a sip of.
Then he patted his chest for a while to calm down, and immediately said decisively:
"no!"
"This is the only thing that's unacceptable!"
"Why not!" Cheng Yuqiu puffed out her cheeks, completely baffled as to why Nie Qingyun was reacting so strongly.
Nie Qingyun was completely taken aback when the young lady uttered such a "dangerous" wish. He patted his chest and quickly said:
"Girls... especially pretty girls, should never say things like 'go to the moon'."
Nie Qingyun's reaction was not because the "dream" Cheng Yuqiu mentioned was too difficult to achieve.
On the contrary, the Alliance had already mastered manned spaceflight technology in the last century. Although the cost of space travel is very high, it is not out of reach for the wealthy.
However, Nie Qingyun was still somewhat wary of this term.
Although he also wanted to protect Cheng Yuqiu, he had no intention of becoming a romantic to the point of death like David.
Seemingly afraid that the other party might utter some more "dangerous" wishes, Nie Qingyun quickly stood up, picked up Lingyuan Aili from the ground, and fled towards the center of the football field.
"Wait for them!"
"You should explain to them why we can't go to the moon!"
Chapter 225: Senior Sister Lingyuan, strike!
Sincere love seems to have always been the easiest subject to be written into tragedy in all literature.
From Romain Rolland's Romeo and Juliet to James Cameron's Titanic, and then to Ubisoft Monterey's Assassin's Creed: Unity, poignant love stories seem to be a constant presence across the world's nine major art forms.
Nie Qingyun had read countless stories like this, not because he liked tragedies.
Instead, I felt that these stories were more educational, like a kind of "preparatory exercise".
It allows people to understand and discover important things earlier.
Without realizing it, Nie Qingyun stopped and looked behind him.
In my line of sight, the young lady still had a hint of resentment on her face. When our eyes met, she deliberately put on a fierce look, her beautiful face forming a stark contrast with the dilapidated city backdrop behind her.
Like a night-blooming cereus that blooms by chance amidst ruins.
Nie Qingyun subconsciously touched her chest.
With a pounding heart, he clearly felt that the haven he had been searching for all along was so close to him.
If Nie Qingyun's desire for power when he escaped from Qin Hehuan was a desire for revenge against Qin Hehuan and a defiance of fate, then...
Now, such reasons are simply not worth mentioning in front of the senior and the princess.
Everything only has meaning because of the existence of these important people.
Seeing that the young lady seemed determined to continue asking about the previous topic, Nie Qingyun chuckled and took out a round object from the [Data Space], casually tossing it over.
Upon seeing this, Cheng Yuqiu paused, caught it, and held it in her hands, her eyes immediately lighting up.
"Wow, what is this? It's so beautiful..."
Then I saw the item description in the [Data Space], and looked up with some curiosity:
"Is this called the [Illusion Orb]...?"
"Hmm...it seems to be something used to change the appearance of equipment."
"By the way, don't equipment not affect the appearance of clothes?"
"Take the 'bra' armor I'm wearing right now, for example..."
Watching the girl carefully examine the magic orb against the sunlight, Nie Qingyun explained as he pulled Ling Yuan and Ellie forward:
"Only some low-level equipment in the early stages can be 'invisible'. Once you get the equipment later, it won't be able to be like this anymore."
"I guess the young lady probably doesn't like wearing those heavy-looking armors, right?"
"Of course!" Cheng Yuqiu smiled happily, looking at the magical pearl that resembled a crystal ball with great affection.
A love for pretty clothes is almost every girl's nature, but that's only a small part of the reason.
More importantly, Cheng Yuqiu didn't want to embarrass Nie Qingyun by having a girlfriend.
You don't have to be dressed up beautifully all the time so that everyone envies you, but at least you can't be outdone by others.
Perhaps in this post-apocalyptic world, only she still has the energy to think about such trivial things.
But this is exactly what Nie Qingyun has always hoped for and carefully protected.
Human joys and sorrows are not shared, but they can influence each other.
Sensing the change in the other person's mood, Nie Qingyun felt much better and deliberately took credit, saying:
"This is the only one available. I found it with Lulu and Rinne."
"I thought Her Highness would like it, so I deliberately left it behind."
Well... actually, there was a bit of a selfish motive. Nie Qingyun originally wanted to find an opportunity to test whether this thing could transform the appearance of his [King-Slaying] short sword into an AK47, so that it would be more deceptive when fighting humans.
But thinking about it carefully, it doesn't really make much sense.
Those who could withstand the threat of guns were no match for Nie Qingyun.
Those guys like Liu Chengyuan, when they fight, also compete in the application of skills.
It's better to use this to please the young lady.
As expected, Cheng Yuqiu was clearly very pleased with Nie Qingyun's gift, almost rubbing it against her cheek.
Seemingly noticing the other person's slightly amused gaze, Cheng Yuqiu paused, quickly coughed lightly, raised her chin at a 45-degree angle, and resumed her young lady demeanor.
"Hmph, at least you're starting to look like a guard now."
"Although I don't particularly like it, I'll accept the tribute as a reward."
You must keep it up.
Nie Qingyun pursed her lips, barely managing to keep her expression from laughing.
Perhaps in the young lady's eyes, her current expression is nothing special.
But this textbook-perfect tsundere mode is really adorable.
"Oh, by the way, I should mention something to you," Nie Qingyun said, as if remembering something.
"This [Transformation Orb] is a consumable item, meaning it can only be used once. Don't waste it on ordinary equipment."
"Well... although it can't be used now, Miss, you can choose an outfit you like in advance."
"Okay, okay!" Cheng Yuqiu was already waving his hand impatiently.
It's clear that their attention has already been focused on the certified glamorous dresses in the [Data Space].
This way, I can focus on doing experiments with my senior for the rest of the time.
When it comes to serious matters, Nie Qingyun is much more efficient. He directly summoned a blunt iron weapon from the [Data Space], walked to the side of a lone zombie, and broke its leg with a single blow before the zombie could make an attack, followed by its hands.
The zombies that were once lively and energetic can now only wriggle on the ground like "human sticks".
However, Nie Qingyun was still not satisfied with just that, so he took off the zombie's coat and wrapped it around the other's head before beckoning to Ling Yuan Ellie with satisfaction.
"Senior, it's time to show off your real skills."
"Attack!"
As he spoke, Nie Qingyun simultaneously issued an attack command to Lingyuan Ellie through [Resonance].
"Aww!"
Ling Yuan Ellie, who was originally about to hug Nie Qingyun's leg, suddenly focused her eyes on the human-stick zombie.
The fingernails at the ends of her fair hands also extended out, looking exceptionally sharp.
Then, he leaned forward and ran out quickly.
I must say, he's quite agile; at least he's much better than his previous clumsy self.
It's worth noting that when Nie Qingyun first met Ling Yuan Ellie, the girl was so unsteady on her feet that she could barely walk.
Watching his senior's small body run towards the zombie like a gust of wind (a 20-meter race in kindergarten), Nie Qingyun couldn't help but feel a little expectant.
Because he had clearly seen his senior use something like a "wind blade" before, and each attack left sharp claw marks on the ground.
If this attack method can be made controllable, it would be a huge improvement for the senior student.
However, the next second, the scene before him caused Nie Qingyun to collapse to the ground...
Chapter 226: Giving Meaning
"Aww!"
Lingyuan Ellie's attacks are extremely "fierce." She squats on the ground, roaring like an evil dragon while swinging both arms like "little windmills."
Just as Nie Qingyun had expected, since her evolution in the battle with Liu Chengyuan, her every move in "attack mode" now carries a kind of invisible potential energy.
Like an invisible wind blade extending from the fingertips, it can easily sever flesh and blood, and even leave visible claw marks on the ground.
In terms of pure attack power, the senior student is already very powerful. She easily tore the "human stick" zombie that Nie Qingyun had prepared to pieces in just a few moves.
But Nie Qingyun stood to the side, sweat pouring down his forehead...
The scene before me is hard to describe. If I had to put it into words, it's like picking your daughter up from kindergarten, exchanging a few words with her beautiful teacher, and then turning around to find your daughter squatting on the ground playing in the mud...
Lingyuan Ellie was indeed attacking according to Nie Qingyun's orders, but the scene was really hard to look at... because in less than ten seconds, the zombie could no longer be identified by its human appearance, and looked like a pile of indescribable flesh.
In short...it's absolutely disgusting...
Finally, even Cheng Yuqiu couldn't stand it anymore. He quickly put the [Illusion Orb] back into the [Data Space], then ran over and scooped Lingyuan Ellie up from the ground.
While frowning and cleaning the bloodstains from the other person's clothes, she said resentfully to Nie Qingyun:
"Why are you corrupting my senior?"
Perhaps because Lingyuan Aili's body had shrunk and she had confirmed her status as the official girlfriend, she completely took on the role of "mother" during their time together.
"I didn't expect it to turn out like this..." Nie Qingyun rubbed his chin, looking at the two beautiful girls, one big and one small, with a rather helpless expression:
"But we still need to teach our senior how to fight."