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The ninth is this incredible underground passage, and the tenth is that this incredible underground passage, many years later, caused a global collapse that directly led all mankind into a new era—the underground era.

On the other side of a distant continent, a handsome young man dressed in a black suit, a white shirt, and a black tie stood before Qi Xi.

"Xiao Qi, you should know how much I've felt for you all these years," the young man said earnestly, handing Qi Xi a bouquet of roses with his right hand.

"Oh!"

"Although I don't know who you are, please don't block my way, okay?"

The young man was silent for a moment before speaking, "No wonder you didn't recognize me, Xiao Qi. That's right, I've become so much more handsome and changed so much in the past few years. I'm Ye Yingqi, don't you remember? We were classmates in junior high school, in the next class."

Qi Xi pondered for a while, then suddenly realized and said, "It's you, it was you! I remember now, aren't you Ye Gou Dan, the eunuch who lost his manhood at a young age?"

"No, no, no, I am Ye Yingqi, and I don't recall anyone in our class being that miserable."

"Ah, I see. You are the extraordinary person known as the one with the long pinky finger and the two dragons playing with a pearl!"

"...I'm a little happy that you praised me as an extraordinary person, even though I don't understand a single word of your compliment."

Ye Yingqi paused for a moment and said, "Xiao Qi, there's something I've always wanted to tell you, but I also know that I wasn't good enough for you before, so I hid my feelings for a long time. But now it's different. I have enough ability to give you a carefree life. I promise that as long as you come with me, no one can bully you!"

As he spoke, Ye Yingqi clenched his fist tightly.

"Oh, whatever you say, how would I know if it's real or fake? It's just a cheap special effect. Seriously, you're like an animal trying to hook up for free."

Ye Yingqi's face stiffened. Indeed, his behavior was very abrupt. "No, no, no, Xiao Qi, listen to me. I had a miraculous encounter. If I really was just after her beauty, I...I..."

For a moment, Ye Yingqi couldn't explain it clearly, because his extraordinary encounter was not something that could be revealed casually.

In short, my heart for you is as clear as day!

Qi Xi stared at Ye Yingqi and said seriously, "Then dig it out and let me see it."

"..."

"Alright, alright," Qi Xi said impatiently, "You're such a troublemaker. If I weren't pregnant with Master's child and couldn't lay a hand on you, I would have slapped you away long ago."

"Master? Child!?" Ye Yingqi's expression changed.

“Yes, my master’s name is Li Wei.” Qi Xi nodded seriously.

Li Wei?!

"You mean Li Wei, the one who tied several classmates to the red flag and raised it up back then?" Ye Yingqi asked, seemingly having thought of something.

"Yes, that's him, that's him."

Ye Yingqi's expression immediately darkened. He hadn't expected that Qi Xi and Li Wei would get together, but the possibility was indeed not small, because Li Wei was a popular figure in the school back then. Even though he was crazy, his abilities were undeniable, and many girls secretly had a good impression of him, even if they didn't say it.

That's how little girls are; they easily develop a liking for handsome, slightly rebellious guys, finding them domineering and unrestrained. What's more, Li Wei wasn't just a typical scoundrel; he was downright arrogant. And the key point is…

He's an excellent student and can make headlines anytime he wants. There are rumors that two of the nation's top universities offered him a place when he was in the first year of junior high. But because that sounded so exaggerated, everyone treated it as a rumor.

This confrontation with Qi Xi left Ye Yingqi feeling uneasy. He truly loved Qi Xi; it was love at first sight. Moreover, he felt that he wasn't attracted to Qi Xi's appearance, even though she was incredibly beautiful, and he couldn't see any woman who could compare to her...

Ye Yingqi left just like that.

After a long while, a murderous glint flashed in Ye Yingqi's eyes. "Li Wei, is that so? You were indeed an unattainable figure for me before, but I am different now. I, Ye Yingqi, am going to be the man who receives the favor of heaven and earth and becomes the supreme being!"

As he said this, Ye Yingqi muttered to himself, "I'm going back to the Reincarnation Space in the next few days, otherwise I would have killed you first and taken Qi Xi. Beauty and treasure belong to the capable. What are you, Li Wei, anyway?"

……

Just as Ye Yingqi entered Long Aotian's chuunibyou mode, a figure emerged from the ground next to Qi Xi—Li Wei.

He patted the dirt off his clothes and looked at Qi Xi speechlessly, saying, "Why does my intuition tell me that you did something terrible behind my back just now?"

Qi Xi rolled her eyes at Li Wei, "Master, wouldn't it be better to find someone for you to have some fun in the real world?"

"That makes sense."

Li Wei thought about it and realized that Qi Xi's actions were exactly what he wanted. He was glad he had taken this apprentice as a disciple.

Shaking his head, Li Wei and Qi Xi walked side by side, heading towards their home in the real world.

"I'm back, my long-lost home."

PS:

PSS: I've been feeling really conflicted lately. To be honest, I was planning to update as much as possible this month, but something happened recently, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I feel like my inner self has been hollowed out. It's like my dreams have been taken away and lost.

My mind has been blank lately; the only inspiration I have comes from things I've accumulated before. This volume is also a plot point I started a long time ago. The only thing I can think of is the general storyline, which I haven't figured out yet.

I wonder if you've ever had this feeling: you feel empty inside, you want to embrace something, but there's nothing to embrace.

I had planned to continue with "Nothing But a Game," but sorry, I probably can't come up with anything intellectually challenging like that. Besides, I don't have the patience to finish the "Nothing But a Game" novel right now. I'm currently lacking motivation for anything. Even though I have a big exam to prepare for in September and October, I have absolutely no desire to read.

Let's think about the anime subplots later. Maybe we'll choose from the new anime series, or maybe not...

I apologize for my mistake this time.

Chapter 231 I Just Love Your Irresponsible Side~

Li Wei and Qi Xi arrived at an ordinary low-rise building that looked to be over twenty years old, quite different from recently built houses.

It has nothing to do with money. Li Wei is not unable to afford a house. In fact, he has the ability to build a palace that can be described as a miracle, far beyond the current era.

As for whether the Land and Resources Bureau or something will cause him trouble?

nonexistent.

They lived on the fifth floor, apartment 501. Just as they were going upstairs, an older woman who had just returned from grocery shopping paused for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Xiaowei? Xiaoqi? You're back from your trip?"

In the real world, Li Wei and Qi Xi had been gone for several years, but their neighbors were not surprised. Since they moved here a long time ago, they had been going out frequently, often for months or years. The neighbors were used to it, even though this time they were away for longer than usual.

"Yes, Aunt Zhang," Qi Xi replied politely with a smile.

The auntie, whom Qi Xi had replaced with Aunt Zhang, laughed and said, "Long time no see, Xiao Qi, you've become more and more beautiful. If it weren't for your relationship with Xiao Wei, I would have liked to have my son go on a blind date with you."

Qi Xi rolled her eyes at Aunt Zhang and said, "Come on, Aunt Zhang, I remember your son is only seven years old this year."

Li Wei suddenly interjected, "Then aren't you just feeding an old cow with old grass?"

Qi Xi suddenly became serious: "So, the nutrition is not keeping up. Children are in the development stage and should eat more nutritious tender grass."

Aunt Zhang immediately beamed, "You two little rascals haven't changed at all! Come, come, Aunt Zhang will cook you a big meal!"

As the three chatted, they arrived at the fifth floor. Aunt Zhang lived next door in apartment 502. She had watched Li Wei grow up since he was very young, and later, Qi Xi was born.

However, compared to Li Wei, Aunt Zhang moved in later. In Aunt Zhang's mind, Li Wei's parents had both died and he relied on government relief to make a living. Although she was very curious as to why no relatives came to take care of Li Wei.

Because in her memory, Li Wei was not a bad kid. On the contrary, apart from having a rather unique personality and not being very tidy, Li Wei was very handsome and intelligent. She vaguely remembered that Li Wei seemed to have received special admission notices from those prestigious universities when he was in elementary school, around eight or nine years old.

Of course, it has nothing to do with these things. From the very beginning, Aunt Zhang often took care of Li Wei. Whether out of kindness or maternal instinct, Aunt Zhang never visited Li Wei's home. This behavior continued until Li Wei started traveling.

Perhaps it's because Aunt Zhang's way of thinking is slightly different from that of ordinary people; otherwise, Li Wei's strange behavior would have made her, like everyone else, stay far away from him. To be honest, these days, countless neighbors have reported Li Wei, and many more have moved to new homes because of him.

They spent the meal in a pleasant atmosphere, although Aunt Zhang's husband kept glancing at Li Wei with wary eyes, then at his 180-ton daughter, and then at his nearly 50-year-old wife, treating Li Wei like a thief.

Qi Xi really wanted to complain about this: "Can you stop your master from eating the people he wants?"

Li Wei, who understood Qi Xi's expression, couldn't help but twitch his lips and give Qi Xi a flick on the head.

After leaving Aunt Zhang's house, Li Wei and Qi Xi returned to the house they hadn't seen in a long time. Although they had been gone for many years, it was still spotless. This was because Qi Xi had used her power to create a barrier-like barrier around the house, which kept it clean.

"Master?" Qi Xi looked at Li Wei, who hadn't said a word since entering the room, and asked softly.

Because in the mailbox next to the door, Li Wei took out more than a dozen letters, all signed by—

Li Lilin.

Li Wei's father, in Aunt Zhang's memory, was supposedly already dead.

Each of these letters contained a thick stack of items, all of which, when opened, revealed money. This money was for Li Wei's upbringing until he reached adulthood. After Li Wei turned eighteen, there were no more letters sent.

After Li Wei opened all the envelopes, he slipped a letter into the last one. The letter contained only a few short sentences:

Li Wei, my dear son, it's not that your parents don't love you, but we know you are a very capable person. Being with us would only be a shackle on you. Your future lies in a wider sky, and whatever you want to do, your parents will support you.

After reading the letter, Li Wei chuckled, seemingly mocking his parents, perhaps self-deprecating, or something more. Even Qi Xi couldn't quite articulate Li Wei's feelings at that moment, but she could empathize with him.

Because, you know, only little monsters can understand big monsters, right?

Qi Xi silently hugged Li Wei from behind, without saying a word.

After a long while, Li Wei sighed deeply, "I'm fine. I've been at peace with myself ever since they abandoned me when I was four years old."

Qi Xi shook her head. "Master, I understand. I understand everything."

If you didn't still have feelings for someone, would you have opened these letters, Master?

Qi Xi thought to herself, but she didn't say it out loud. She was also someone who had been abandoned. She had resented, hesitated, been afraid, and even given up on herself.

She had once read a book, a novel with a girl as the protagonist. In the novel, the girl was strong, but she also couldn't get understanding from others. People her age shunned her, and the adults in the village, including her parents, were afraid of her.

Qi Xi thought the story would end with the little girl dying alone, but the final content made her tremble, because a group of people in the village hired a skilled monk to kill the little girl, mistaking her for a demon!

This was a shadow that Qi Xi had since she was very young. Because of this, she kept challenging people. She encountered masters of internal strength and elite assassins, until she heard about Li Wei from her school.

A boy and a girl met.

Since being defeated by Li Wei, the girl's heart was not filled with resentment or amazement, but rather... joy, perhaps because she felt that she had met a companion.

So, the girl pretended to be unwilling and challenged Li Wei time and time again, which gradually made their relationship closer. It's probably a case of birds of a feather flocking together.

Some time after meeting Li Wei, one day, the young girl secretly made a vow in her heart—

If she and he were both little monsters, and one day the righteous Ultraman came to defeat them, then... she would kill Ultraman!

"Master, you actually knew in your heart back then, didn't you?" Qi Xi suddenly asked, knowing the real reason why I was pestering you.

"What?" Li Wei looked completely bewildered.

"Master, you're playing dumb again, but I love it when you take advantage of me and then pretend to be innocent~"

PS:

PPP: I'm unsure which new dungeon to open. I'm thinking of sticking with last year's original plan, which might involve writing an old story, but I should try a fresh perspective.

I feel like I should resume updates. I've been stumbling along, but I'll try to reach 30,000 words this month. Hopefully nothing unpleasant happens next month, at least not exams... I hope they don't fall in September, because if they do, I'm doomed...

I'd like to ask, I heard it was recently announced that quantum mechanics belongs to the realm of the spiritual world? I don't know if it's true... It feels like if it is, humanity is about to enter a completely new era.

Update, update! Hopefully, this time this "flag" won't fall apart... Oh well, I'll stop making such a prediction.

Chapter 232 I clicked "no" but was forcibly dragged into infinity.

Li Wei's house is not large, only about 120 square meters, but it is a house from many years ago. In those days, a house of this size was very valuable because the domestic economy had not yet developed and most areas were in poverty.

The most famous saying at that time was that those who wield scalpels are not as good as those who wield butcher knives, and those who build atomic bombs are not as good as those who sell tea eggs.

This gives us an idea of ​​the situation at the time. Li Wei's parents were already considered very successful people back then; if not powerful, they were certainly very wealthy.

As night fell, Li Wei lay quietly in bed, holding a brand-new photograph in his hand, as if it had just been taken. However, in reality, the photograph was over 20 years old.

The photo shows a handsome little boy holding the hand of a beautiful woman in a red dress with his left hand, and holding the hand of a younger man in a black suit with a somewhat dignified expression with his right hand.

This is a family photo of Li Wei when he was 2 years old.

The little boy in the photo is smiling so brightly.

That was Qi Xi's thought after seeing the photo.

Li Wei stared silently at the photo without saying a word. Two hours later, at exactly midnight, he spoke softly, a self-deprecating smile on his face:

“I’ve known all along that I’m not your biological son.”

After saying that, Li Wei said disdainfully, "How could trash like you possibly give birth to a monster like me, who can go anywhere and do anything...?"

Then Li Wei pretended to tear up the photo, but when he was about to tear it up, he sighed deeply, got up, put the photo away, and placed it in a drawer.

……

Meanwhile, Qi Xi sat on the rooftop, hugging her knees. The cool night breeze occasionally ruffled her hair as she gazed at the scattered lights in the distance, wondering how far away, where she once had a home.

Qi Xi murmured to herself, "Foolish master, they don't want you anymore, why are you still attached to them?"

Anyway... in my world, there's only you.

Unlike Li Wei, Qi Xi completely severed all ties with her family from the day she decided to follow him. In fact, she cut off everything from her past.