After their first get-together, the group returned to their normal school life. Thanks to the school's "fight-to-fight" teaching method, they gradually developed a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.

Lian Han was fairly satisfied with her partner, Fatty. After all, he was from the elite class. Although his physique didn't quite fit her aesthetic, his combat strength was good.

After witnessing Lian Han's formidable mental strength, Ruan Zhenyue became even more diligent. As an armor maker, his mental strength level was actually higher than that of his partner, the mecha pilot. Did he still have any dignity? However, Lian Han's level was not something that could be surpassed at will. Over time, Ruan Zhenyue, who was originally forced to partner with Lian Han, actually developed some admiration for the girl and began to formally become her partner.

The tacit understanding between them grows stronger every day...

This is the only thing that has brought Lian Han some comfort these past few days.

Once again, the He'an and Lianhan duo narrowly missed each other. After leaving Tianwang, Lianhan heard the system's long-lost voice: [Side quest: Go to the Demon Abyss to rescue the cards. Only one year left. Please prepare and depart as soon as possible.]

Lian Han: […What did you say? I remember it was three years, right?] She hadn't even finished her freshman year, and more than a year was already gone. Did someone eat her? Or is there a virus in the system?

The answer to her question wasn't the system, but Old Man Xing's complex voice: "The situation in the Demon Abyss has probably changed; those character cards can't wait three more years."

Lian Han paused for a moment, then asked, "Is there anything else that needs to be prepared?"

[Bring enough food. Also, this trip will be quite long, and Dilu's coursework is demanding, so let's wait until summer vacation to set off.]

Lian Han pursed her lips, then agreed to his suggestion, [Let's do it that way then.]

Although he didn't say it, those character cards were the old man's hard work. Even without the system missions, she couldn't just watch them disappear.

After finishing their business, Old Xing changed the subject, saying, "I see your second account is overflowing with messages. It's been so long, aren't you going to check it out?"

Lian Han hesitated. If Old Man Xing could see the unread messages, then she, as the owner of the AI, could certainly see them even more clearly.

Her original intention was to sell cards, but after getting involved with Jingli, she lost sight of what was most important, especially since Jingli was too clever.

In reality, Jiang Chenrui could simply avoid seeing the other person if she wanted to; but Jing Li was different. The Card Making Guild was a small place, and he was the guild president, so it was really unlikely that Lian Han could avoid him.

"Are you afraid of just a mirror?" Old Xing asked.

Lian Han was taken aback, then suddenly laughed. Yes, what did she have to be afraid of? She wasn't the one who was ungrateful and betrayed the old man, so why should she avoid him?

She avoided Jiang Chenrui before simply because he was dangerous and she found him troublesome, okay? Jing Li is not in that situation.

Having figured this out, Lian Han logged into his Han Jin account feeling refreshed.

However, her good mood lasted only 3 seconds.

When Lian Han saw the familiar room layout, her face darkened. Shouldn't she be in her birthplace? Why was she here?

The girl, her face grim, tried to teleport, but to no avail, just like last time. Seeing that the room was empty, she scanned the room, her gaze settling on a door. She stepped forward, turned the doorknob, and knew she had to get out of there quickly! She didn't want to stay in this place!

The door was indeed open, but the room was filled with steam. A naked person appeared under the shower, surprised, then smiled warmly, "You're here. Want to shower together?"

With a loud bang, the door slammed shut again.

This is insane! Taking a shower in the SkyNet dome! And inviting her to join?! Are you crazy? Doesn't he know she's a girl?!

Lian Han returned to her workbench, trying to calm down, but the blush on her face just wouldn't go away.

Disturbed by her interruption, Jingli quickly put on a bathrobe and came out. "Finally have time to come to the guild?"

"Why did I log in at your birthplace?" The young woman's voice was cold, but her reddened ears betrayed her feelings at that moment.

Jing Li raised an eyebrow, finally realizing that there are still significant differences between women and men. Perhaps he could look into how to treat girls of this age? After all, they would be spending a long time together in the future.

If the old Xing knew what he was thinking now, he would surely have praised him, saying it wasn't easy, that he had finally come to his senses and understood the difference between girls and boys. After all, in Jing Li's eyes back then, aside from the cards, everyone was treated equally.

But that was all in the past. That innocent boy changed at some point, and he can never come back.

In response to Lian Han's question, Jing Li uttered a remark that infuriated everyone: "Of course it's set up."

Lian Han: "...Are you sick? Putting aside how you set it up, you set my login location to your location, don't you find that inconvenient?"

"You'll get used to it. I'll be more careful next time," Jingli said, tapping on the wall next to her a few times. A wardrobe appeared, and she began to change her clothes.

Lian Han was stunned for a moment, and when he saw the other person trying to take off his bathrobe, he quickly turned his back, his tone even colder, "This is your idea?"

"Serving guests in a bathrobe is a bit inappropriate. Besides, I'm the one being looked at, so I'm the one who should be at a disadvantage." The rustling sound of dressing. "Or you could just come back."

Lian Han: ...What else could she say? She felt like the other person was flirting with her.

Just then, Old Xing's mental state suddenly fluctuated violently. Lian Han was taken aback, and then heard the old man say in a deep voice: [Who did it? Who dares to touch him?]

[What are you saying?]

[His back.] The old man spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone filled with gritted teeth.

Unable to suppress her curiosity, Lian Han turned her head to look, and in just one glance, her back was covered by a white shirt.

But in that one glance, Lian Han's expression changed. Looking at the handsome man, his back actually—

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