"For now, we don't know why we are special. For the time being, we will regard the unknown as our final destination."
"Thank the laws for allowing our souls to appear. We will be fettered in the end."
"Perhaps one day the answer will be clear, and we are already on our way."
The oppressive sound of the steam whistle pierced through the waves and the dust floating in the air. Before the first sound died away, another sound rang out. Three consecutive sounds rang out. When the whistle died away, the ship made a large circle on the sea and headed back to shore.
Luo Nan stood at the stern of the ship. He held onto the railing of the ship and looked calmly at the sea behind him. The ashes of the two ability users scattered in the wind amidst the great waves created by the opening of the propeller. They floated down, some rising and falling with the waves, and some being swallowed by the fish and shrimp behind them.
Luo Nan's powerful mental senses stretched the length of his memories and filled them with far too many details that would make one's mood depressed.
Luo Nan took a deep breath. His pure black suit was wrapped tightly around his body, making it a bit difficult for him to breathe.
"Did you know? Ability users can't be buried. Even if they are cremated, their ashes must be thrown into the sea. This is because none of us know whether or not we will be dug up by some madman in the next moment and sent to a laboratory. "
Zhang Yingying stood to the side, her elbows supporting the railing. She followed Luo Nan's example and looked at the sea surface that had been crushed by the propeller. Her posture was a bit lower, and the topic she was talking about was very heavy. Yet her voice was bright and light as always:
"Live well, lad."
"......" Luo Nan didn't turn his head. He didn't respond because he didn't know what expression to use at this time.
Today's ceremony was a send-off for the two ability users who had been killed in the municipal plaza incident a few days ago. One was Charlie, who had been killed by Luo Yuan's parasite in the Shangding Building. The other was the driver who had driven Luo Nan to the Ke Wang Communications Building.
In a strict sense, the deaths of these two people were inextricably linked to Luo Nan. Though no one mentioned this to him, he became aware of it when he put on his suit and stepped onto the ship.
Awareness was one thing. His mood was another. Zhang Yingying came over to talk about this topic, and his heart resisted it. Luckily, the topic soon changed. Zhang Yingying talked about more practical things:
"The outsourcing business is complete. Trigate Security has already transferred the money. There are some financial and tax issues involved. The firm is still calculating it. But don't worry, I won't let you down. The amount is also quite considerable. "
"Oh." Luo Nan responded without thinking. Such a topic was unable to attract his attention.
Zhang Yingying could roughly guess his mood. She pursed her lips and didn't say anything else. She continued to lean against the railing and watch the sea with him.
Time passed bit by bit. During this period, there were people coming and going, and some gazes were cast over from afar. Luo Nan knew, but he didn't want to worry about it. He didn't want to pay attention to it.
The ship docked at the shore, and the guests who attended the funeral walked down the gangway one by one and shook hands with the relatives of the two victims. Luo Nan walked forward step by step within the stream of people, but his footsteps gradually faltered. Soon, he fell behind by quite a bit.
Zhang Yingying at the side clicked her tongue.
She immediately grabbed his arm and led him forward with large strides. Luo Nan was brought to the side of the gangway before he could come back to his senses.
Luo Nan's family members didn't react at all. They just shook hands with them in a stupefied manner. They brought along a child who wasn't much younger than Luo Nan to bow and express their thanks.
Charlie had two children, and the driver, Tian Lai, also had one. Compared to the adults, these children's blank and stupefied states were truly unbearable for Luo Nan. His blood was about to congeal at this moment. He didn't come back to his senses all the way until he got off the ship.
Zhang Yingying at the side acted like a good brother. She draped her arm over his shoulder in a familiar manner, pulling him along the dock. At the same time, she whispered into his ear: "Don't always play the bitter type. Don't get yourself into a dead end. Everyone is doing this for work. It's just that the scope and nature of an ability user's business are more special … … You can't be thinking that I'm comforting you, right? "
"I just feel that there are far too many things related to human lives."
"Aren't you jealous!? But that's right. Humans are damned social creatures. The death of a person is like digging a hole in the web of social relationships. The closer you get, the more awkward it gets. But if you can't get close to it, then don't force yourself to get close. "
"Can't get close to it?"
"Really can't get close to it! Just like Charlie. The other party clearly went for President Ouyang … … Oh, Old Tian suffered a bit. "
Zhang Yingying was a practical person. She thought for a bit and said, "If you really feel bad, then put some money into the Friendship Fund. Do a targeted donation or something. It's much better than being sad and sorrowful here."
"Friendship Fund?"
Luo Nan searched for related content on the Psychic Wave Network. He discovered that this was a public welfare fund initiated by Headquarters. Its main direction was to provide financial aid to Society members or their family members who encountered special circumstances, ensuring their stable lives.
Luo Nan's mind sensed something as he was looking up the information. He raised his head and saw Cat Eyes standing in front of him, talking to Qin Yikun. They were waiting for him to come over.
Zhang Yingying saw them as well, but she still maintained the attitude of a good brother. She walked over with Luo Nan in a carefree manner.
Today, Cat Eyes wore a rare formal attire. She wore light makeup, appearing dignified and serious. It was just that her hanging left arm was rather eye-catching. She had been caught in the blast when the Planar Crossbow was unleashed. Her upper left arm was nearly blown off. Though she had received proper treatment, the shattered bones and flesh needed a period of time to grow back.
Luo Nan and Cat Eyes had already greeted each other on the ship. The two had matters to discuss, so they agreed to travel together.
"Mr. Luo." Qin Yikun was also dressed in pitch-black formal attire. He indicated to Luo Nan that the car was parked by the dock.
Qin Yikun was still responsible for Luo Nan's security work. However, as the situation escalated, the composition of the security team changed. He was no longer the captain. Instead, he existed as Luo Nan's personal bodyguard. Gaud also made similar changes.
Today was Saturday, November 26th. It had been exactly seven days since the incident at the municipal plaza. Luo Nan did not attend class today, but he had matters to attend to at school. This was part of the planned itinerary, so the car was already prepared.
Zhang Yingying giggled, "You don't mind if I hitch a ride, right? Take me to the cliffside section of the Huanhai Highway. It's very fast. It's only two steps away."
Cat Eyes turned her gaze to look at the two with their arms around each other's shoulders. Her gaze then fell on Zhang Yingying's face. "You're going to the bottom of the sea to train in seclusion again? You're getting more and more desperate. "
"Sister Cat Eyes!"
Zhang Yingying released her arm from Luo Nan's neck. She walked forward and hugged Cat Eyes lightly. She giggled, "I'm the one who cherishes my life. I can tell from your appearance that you're going straight to the gates of hell, not cultivating for three days …. "
"I think it's more like 'Someone is by my side, but I'm going to the gates of hell'. If you cherish your life, shouldn't you stay far away from someone? "
The two were friends who played the Wilderness game together. Their friendship was quite good, and they often contacted each other. They spoke very casually. A certain someone, who was unjustly implicated, felt even more stifled. He immediately got into the car.
Gao De was in the driver's seat. Under normal circumstances, Qin Yikun and Luo Nan should be sitting together in the back. It would be convenient for them to deal with dangerous situations. But Zhang Yingying sat next to Luo Nan when the car door opened. She even stretched comfortably. The bulletproof SUV really did have this amount of space.
Qin Yikun could only get into the car from the other side, squeezing Luo Nan in the center. Cat Eyes was already annoyed with a certain someone. She happily sat in the front passenger seat. It was spacious and clean.
The car started, and Zhang Yingying moved closer to Luo Nan and whispered into his ear, "You've been quite familiar with Cat Eyes lately. You want to take advantage of her?"
"Oh, I'm asking for advice." Luo Nan was very familiar with lying.
Zhang Yingying sneered, "What advice? All-Encompassing perception? "
She stuck out her tongue after speaking, apologizing to Cat Eyes. Cat Eyes didn't care at all.
"I don't have all-encompassing perception, but long-range perception is quite decent. You know, I just learned the Dripping Sword. If I can use it to achieve long-range killing, then it will be more suitable for my path. "
"What do you mean I know? I don't know!" Zhang Yingying curled her lips, "After pulling business for you, I practiced holding my breath at the bottom of the sea. In the end, as soon as I emerged, I heard that a certain someone provoked an Extraordinary. He nearly blew up hundreds of thousands of people in the municipal plaza into the sky …."
Cat Eyes raised her injured arm from the front passenger seat, "Personal experience. Priceless Advice."
She was referring to the earlier part about the gates of hell. Luo Nan's face twitched, and he didn't utter a word.
On the other side, Qin Yikun couldn't help but speak up, "This matter doesn't have much to do with Mr. Luo. In the end, the enemy is just using Mr. Luo to draw attention. Their target is still President Ouyang. But even the President has times when he can't take care of everyone …. "
"When immortals fight, mortals suffer." Zhang Yingying's conclusion hit the nail on the head, "Frankly speaking, if you think they died because of you, then that means you believe yourself to be an extraordinary immortal. The world revolves around you …. Arrogance is the real problem!"
"Get lost!" Luo Nan finally couldn't hold back from retorting.
Zhang Yingying laughed heartily. She was the same as a certain someone in the front passenger seat. They both had sharp tongues and were used to tearing at people's faces. However, she was an elderly person who was truly an optimist. She hoped that the people beside her would be happy with her.
Zhang Yingying knocked on the car window amidst her laughter, "Thanks for giving me a ride. Just stop here. Right now, my place is truly a humble dwelling water cage. I won't be inviting you to be my guest …. "
The car stopped, and Zhang Yingying bluntly used the back of her hand to pat Luo Nan's cheek. She was full of teasing, "Boss Luo. Wait until you truly become an immortal before you think about those boring things."
She jumped out of the car laughing and giggling the moment she succeeded. She leaped over the railing and fell towards the sea below the cliff that was dozens of meters high. The waves shook violently, producing a muffled sound.
Speaking of which, the White Rainbow aura on her body had truly grown fiercer and fiercer. It had practically affected the appearance of her normal life aura. Presumably, she needed to seriously polish her control over it.
The car started up once more. Luo Nan's thoughts turned and returned to himself. He didn't want to be coy and pretentious. He didn't want to be a sour and rotten idiot who said, "It's all my fault". He also didn't feel that he was truly above the majority of people …. Oh, perhaps there was already a bit of an omen.
But let's not talk about anything else. Right now, there was a fatal obstacle waiting for him in front of him. It was an obstacle that he could not cross. How could he have the qualifications to do so?
Luo Nan's mind gradually became clear. Perhaps today's gloomy mood was more due to the root of the illness from the pressure of the past few days.
He could forget about having a good day as long as the pressure wasn't removed.
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