[Even though I only have 100 words, I have the ambition to write a 3K novel. It seems like I won't be sleeping tonight … At the request of the grand prize's mother, I will release a chapter for the grand prize.]
Just as Geran had said, Lin Sanjiu found Hei Zeji, who had fainted in the same hotel.
When she followed the hotel owner into a narrow cubicle, she found him lying on a small bed as if he was sleeping soundly. His long legs were hanging off the edge of the bed. His chest rose and fell only after a long time. It was as if he was having a long and peaceful dream.
Due to her injuries, Lin Sanjiu limped forward. Her footsteps were not light, but Hei Zeji didn't seem to notice her. The acute senses that he was so proud of seemed to have sunk into the depths of the water along with the loss of his consciousness.
Lin Sanjiu lowered her head and studied him for a while. She realized that he was still very young.
Every time Lin Sanjiu met him in the past, he always looked fierce and irascible. His brows were always tightly furrowed, and the deep wrinkles between his brows made her think that he was at least in his thirties. However, when he calmed down, his youthful and clean features made Lin Sanjiu realize that he was probably a few years younger than her.
She sighed and summoned [Empty-handed Kleptomaniac]. She felt a sense of relief and a lingering fear.
"Thank goodness I caught Geran..."
The appearance of the [Empty-handed Kleptomaniac] was as inconspicuous as it could get. It was a cheap, translucent blue plastic box. Rather than calling it a Special Item, it looked more like a box for miscellaneous items. When Lin Sanjiu pressed on it, the plastic box would collapse as if it would break at any moment. If Lin Sanjiu hadn't found it on Geran's body, she probably wouldn't even spare it a second glance even if it was presented to her.
Lin Sanjiu opened the box and saw three smaller lids inside. The interior of the box was divided into three compartments that could accommodate different combat systems.
"This one belongs to your friend," Geran moved closer to Lin Sanjiu and pointed at it attentively, "Open this small lid and put it on his skin … Remember, it must be his skin, not his clothes."
Lin Sanjiu glared at him coldly from the corner of her eye. She did not say a word. Instead, she pulled Hei Zeji's collar down, revealing his taut skin.
Even though Geran had a rough idea of what was going to happen, this was the first time she had to "return" the combat power system. None of them knew what would happen if they put the box on Hei Zeji's chest. Lin Sanjiu had no choice but to press the box against Hei Zeji's chest cautiously and wait.
"Hey, how did you steal his combat system?" She turned to Geran and asked, "You are so lousy. Logically speaking, you shouldn't even be able to get close to Hei Zeji." "Hei Zeji, I don't think so.
Geran blinked and gave her a sincere smile.
"Miss Lin, you still don't understand. No matter if it's the ordinary world of the past or the current world of the Reincarnation Apocalypse, there's only one ability that's the most impressive — the ability to control people's hearts. " He seemed to be talking about something from long ago. He slowly sighed and said, "The first condition to control people's hearts is to understand them. Only by understanding your target can you truly control your target. "
"The day after I settled down on the Chocolate Fountain Road, your friend came to see me. He had no intention of hiding his strength. The moment he pushed open the door and walked into the tavern, someone immediately got up and left in a panic … I was also sitting in a corner at that time. After observing him silently for a period of time, I set his combat system as my target. "
When Geran said that, he scratched his face a little embarrassedly.
"Actually, my plan was very simple. First of all, my performance was very consistent with my actual combat level. I arranged for a member of the Evolutionary Alliance to clash with me on purpose. He lost half of his teeth in front of your friend. "As Geran spoke, he used his finger, which was covered in fish scales, to pull open the corner of his mouth. He showed Lin Sanjiu the missing tooth that was hidden behind his mouth." Of course, even if I didn't do that, he would be able to tell that I was less of a threat. This step was to lower his guard against me. "
"The next day, I pretended that I didn't know anything and stayed in the same tavern as him. For the next few days, I didn't do anything. I didn't approach him or talk to him. I just kept an appropriate distance from him. The only time I interacted with him was when I saw him at the entrance of the tavern. I would nod at him as a greeting. "
"Your friend probably didn't expect that I was the only one who intentionally approached him when everyone else wanted to avoid him after witnessing his strength." Geran glanced at Hei Zeji, who seemed to be in a deep sleep, and continued, "There was a time when, for some unknown reason, all the delicious desserts and cakes in the market suddenly ran out of stock. I immediately realized that my opportunity had come. I quickly asked my subordinates to bring me a few desserts from other places and sold them to a shop owner at a low price. Then, I negotiated the terms with the shop owner. When your friend heard the news and left, the shop owner told him that I had reserved the last dessert. Of course, I gave it to him without hesitation and took 30 Stamina Points from him. "
When Lin Sanjiu heard this, she understood everything. She really wanted to sigh deeply. She didn't expect that her act of earning Stamina Points in the market would unintentionally create such an opportunity for Geran!
Geran really had a good grasp of the word 'distance'. He had meticulously created an image of a 'nodding acquaintance' around Hei Zeji. Everything he did was in line with the logic of a posthuman who wasn't that strong and didn't harbor any ill intentions. He even considered not letting Hei Zeji feel that he owed him a favor. That way, Hei Zeji would continue to feel that he was' comfortable 'around Geran …
"What happened after that?" Lin Sanjiu couldn't help asking.
"After that, it was simple," Geran laughed bitterly. Geran let out a bitter laugh. "The hotel is three stories high. I found one of them. When he passed by, I pretended to be injured and was thrown down by someone. Based on my judgment, he wouldn't leave me be."
When Hei Zeji took the initiative to save Lin Sanjiu, he probably didn't expect that the normal posthuman, who was screaming and flailing his limbs in the air, was actually holding a Special Item in his hand. It was a Special Item that could make him sleep until he died.
No matter how smart or powerful a person was, they couldn't escape from this predicament.
Lin Sanjiu turned her head and looked at the small box in her hand. She didn't say anything for a long time.
After a while, she suddenly ordered, "Ji Shanqing, get him another bottle of water."
Ji Shanqing had already prepared the mermaid cultivation fluid when he was halfway through listening to Geran's words. He immediately handed it to Geran.
Geran didn't suspect anything. He gulped down half of it.
Lin Sanjiu listened to the sounds behind her. She looked at Hei Zeji again and felt a little anxious. "It has been so long. I have already returned the combat system to him … Why isn't he awake yet?"
"I think he still needs some time to recover," Ji Shanqing also leaned over. Ji Shanqing also leaned over. His face was full of curiosity. Ever since he started on the pumpkin road, he was filled with a sense of novelty. He could even look at an unconscious person for a long time. "This mermaid even thought of using the return method to continuously draw energy from the original owner … Although he can't carry this big brother away, there are many posthumans who can carry a person, isn't there? No ability or item is limitless. If it could be used infinitely, the box wouldn't have set the restriction that each combat system could only be used three times. So, I guess the time limit for the original owner to retrieve the ability is another restriction. "
Even though Ji Shanqing was only five months old, he was very quick-witted and quick-witted. Lin Sanjiu had to admit that she wasn't as smart as him. She nodded her head and admitted reluctantly, "What you said makes sense."
However, it was unknown how long it would take for Hei Zeji to wake up from his coma.
Every second that Lin Sanjiu spent in this place meant that Reno and Rena, who were far away, were being tortured.
She waited for another five minutes, but Hei Zeji didn't show any signs of waking up. Finally, she couldn't hold it in any longer.
"The combat system has indeed been returned, right?" She picked up the box suspiciously and put her finger into the compartment on the left. Then, she strangely felt that the compartment was really empty.
"If that's the case, I can only trouble the store owner to look after him for a while," Lin Sanjiu sighed unwillingly. Lin Sanjiu sighed unwillingly. After some thought, she found a piece of paper and a pen. She left a note for Hei Zeji and stuffed it into his sleeve.
With her current condition, she couldn't bring Hei Zeji along. It seemed that she couldn't rely on her grand prize and Geran. Before she left, she gave all her money to the store owner so that he could take good care of Hei Zeji. She only kept enough Stamina Points for one medicinal bath for herself.
After she recovered some of her Stamina Points, the three of them headed straight for the exit of the Starry Carnival Amusement Park. Soon, they arrived at the stone stall.
Moist sand filled the space between the stones. Weeds grew from the sand. It was exactly the same as what Lin Sanjiu remembered. The salty smell of the sea wafted through the air. Lin Sanjiu took a deep breath and looked at the vast, rippling ocean. She couldn't help feeling a little dumbfounded.
How was she going to return now?
This was the first time Ji Shanqing had seen the sea in his life. He had already rushed out and paced back and forth between the stones. Every time he accidentally stepped into the sea, he would let out a surprised and excited laugh. Even though the grand prize was very smart, he obviously couldn't be relied on at this moment.
As for Geran …
Lin Sanjiu turned around and looked at him.
The half-merman stared straight at the sea as if he had forgotten everything around him. He opened his mouth and his gills bulged. He revealed a smile that looked as if he had finally been freed.
"Miss Lin," his voice was filled with a dreamy longing, "I'm home. I'm finally home …"
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