"Jiang Xian'er?" Luo Chen muttered, then said with a smile, "It's a pretty name."
"Thank you, and what about you?" Jiang Xian'er glanced down at Luo Chen beside her and asked.
She stood next to Luo Chen, her height just reaching his shoulder.
"Hmm... just call me Xiao." Luo Chen thought for a moment and then replied.
After all, to Luo Chen, he was just a passerby, and perhaps after tonight, they would have no further interaction.
Perhaps this is the realization that comes from experiencing many aspects of life.
For him, it allows for more experiences, but for the "NPCs" in each world, it seems to be just a dream or a setting.
Luo Chen smiled and couldn't help but wonder why he was thinking so much.
"Xiao? What an interesting name. It's the first time I've heard of it." A faint smile appeared on Jiang Xian'er's face, like a ray of warmth blooming in the cold of the night.
"Haha, this is the first time I've heard someone think of my name like this," Luo Chen replied with a laugh.
"Don't you think? Although I don't know which character it is, it exudes a sense of mystery. I just like that mysterious feeling." Jiang Xian'er smiled calmly, looked up at Luo Chen, and added, "Just like you."
"Me?" Luo Chen was taken aback, clearly not understanding the girl's thought process.
It's true that beautiful women are often a little silly.
"What mystery could I possibly have? I'm just a mercenary. Every day I eat, sleep, do missions, then come back to eat, sleep, and repeat the same routine." Luo Chen quickly adapted to his new life.
This wasn't just the first time; it seems like the previous experiences were the same.
But why do I have this realization? Perhaps it's because I've experienced a lot.
"Hahaha, hehehe."
Laughter erupted from the side, and Jiang Xian'er clearly didn't think so; the laughter perfectly conveyed her thoughts.
"I thought you were interesting when we were at the meeting, but you really are an interesting person."
Jiang Xian'er adjusted her hat and continued, "I've never left this town since I was born. The farthest I've ever been is with my father to the surrounding areas. I've met quite a few mercenaries, but although their lives are similar to yours, their attitudes are different from yours."
"Oh? Is that so?" This was the first time Luo Chen had heard such words. Judging from Jiang Xian'er's age, she was only recently an adult.
Looking at her, she exudes a youthful charm, or in other words, an innocence we've never experienced.
"Of course, it sounds so casual when you say it, but we're all in the same boat, trying to survive." Jiang Xian'er's tone was very firm when she said the last few words, as if she carried a strong sense of determination, or rather, she had an aura of determination about her.
"To survive, yes, not just mercenaries, everyone wants to survive. Only by surviving can we see more. But often, surviving is not something we can control."
"Why?" Jiang Xian'er stared at Luo Chen with wide eyes, full of doubt.
"Because nobody knows who the next bullet will be aimed at, or which part of our body it will hit." Luo Chen recalled some experiences and felt inexplicably sad.
"Don't worry, follow me, and I will definitely bring peace to this world, because I will be the one to save it." Jiang Xian'er stood on tiptoe, placed her hand on Luo Chen's shoulder, and said righteously.
Luo Chen was unsure whether to laugh or not at such a childish statement, but Jiang Xian'er's determination made him feel somewhat lost.
"Saving the world is very difficult. Even the King of Mercenaries couldn't do it. Can you persevere?" Luo Chen didn't mock him, but looked very serious.
Jiang Xian'er pouted, her eyes darting around mischievously: Hmm...
"I don't know. I want to go to many big places to save more people and let them live happily together so they don't have to worry about dying every day."
Jiang Xian'er's words left Luo Chen speechless for a moment. He was just an observer in this world; in essence, they were just a bunch of NPCs.
He could simply leave after completing his task, and they were merely characters created by the system. In Luo Chen's eyes, they were like figures cooperating with him to perform smoothly.
Once the performance is over, everything will return to normal.
This was the first time he had considered these issues, and the first time he had formally looked at them.
"Of course you can, you will achieve your dream."
Jiang Xian'er seemed very happy. She had never shared her thoughts with anyone before, and this was the first time she had ever received recognition from someone.
This made her feel like she had met a kindred spirit.
"And what about you? Do you have any dreams?" Jiang Xian'er asked a very unexpected question.
This caught Luo Chen off guard and prevented him from reacting immediately.
dream?
His dream?
Perhaps his dream is to complete the mission now and leave quietly.
"A wife, kids, and a warm bed—compared to yours, my life seems rather small-minded," Luo Chen chuckled.
“That’s right. People with dreams can be big or small. At least we all have a goal to strive for. Only by trying our best can we avoid regrets.” Jiang Xian’er spoke with a touch of maturity, mimicking her father’s tone when talking to others.
Luo Chen was amused by Jiang Xian'er.
[I must say, she's actually quite cute.]
Jiang Xian'er blinked and heard Luo Chen's thoughts, feeling a little happy.
Who can resist being praised?
"You're quite handsome too," Jiang Xian'er suddenly said to Luo Chen.
This left Luo Chen speechless.
She's so good-looking, it's a pity she has such a childish and immature appearance.
"If you don't go home this late, won't your mother beat you?" Luo Chen instinctively sensed the adult's tone.
“I don’t have a mother anymore, so my mother won’t hit me. In fact, I quite hope she does.” Jiang Xian’er’s eyelids drooped, and her lively demeanor turned somber.
Luo Chen smacked his lips, realizing that he had ruined this pleasant conversation.
"Sorry, I don't know."
The girl's thoughts quickly passed.
Jiang Xian'er blinked: "It's okay, it's been a long time. Besides, I'm not a child without a mother. It's just that my mother is special. Since I was born, she has accompanied me in a different way."
"Hey, you know how adults are, they're always so boring. When I see her again, I'll definitely tell Mom about Dad."
Luo Chen remained silent, simply curious about how the girl in front of him could say such things.
He could hear the deliberate intent in her words; no matter how much we try to hide it, no one can change our perception of reality.
"Want a hug?" Luo Chen opened his arms.
Jiang Xian'er hesitated for a few seconds before lunging at Luo Chen.
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