Chapter 143 Who Preaches the Way (Part Fourteen) The library's opening hours are...
Du Yu really didn't expect to see Bian Shaoyan here.
After Gu Tu was teleported away by an external force, she passed the test without any problems and obtained a coordinate from the strange "bonus question". Unexpectedly, Bian Shaoyan and his group happened to be near this coordinate.
Of course, on the way to the coordinates, [New Sun] might be looking for revenge for last time and is determined to kill him, but that's a minor issue.
Having dodged another attack, Du Yu glanced at the strangely formed trio, his expression suddenly turning odd for a moment.
Although it's unclear how they managed it, it's not surprising that Gu Tu and Bian Shaoyan, as the female and male leads of the novel, would end up together. However, the man half-squatting next to Gu Tu, whose disheveled appearance only accentuated his handsome features, looked vaguely familiar?
The other party seemed to be a fairly well-known sheriff. The original owner seemed to have dealt with him a few times. Yu remembered his name, and the corner of his mouth twitched, his eyes becoming even more strange.
Just when she thought the original plot had completely collapsed, it seemed as if there was a very stubborn and irresistible force behind the novel, which would bring the plot back on "track" even in an extremely distorted way.
Isn't this just a coincidence? The one who inexplicably ended up with Bian Shaoyan and Gu Tu is none other than Shi Liuyi. He's the typical devoted second male lead in novels who, before the finale, risked his life to save Gu Tu despite having many grudges with Bian Shaoyan, and died gloriously after entrusting her to Bian Shaoyan—a character designed to elicit tears from readers.
Deep affection is always betrayed. In these kinds of melodramatic novels, the female protagonist always goes through many twists and turns, and in the end, she gives up on the devoted second male lead and gets together with the male lead who treats her the worst.
Thinking of this, Du Yu couldn't help but chuckle.
Look here! Gu Tu, the female lead of a melodramatic novel, Bian Shaoyan, the male lead, Du Yu, the cannon fodder female supporting character who is supposed to like Bian Shaoyan, and Shi Liuyi, the devoted second male lead who is Gu Tu's childhood sweetheart and silently protects her, are all gathered together.
Ignoring the bloodstains all around, the dangerous atmosphere, and the menacing evil god, at first glance, it really does resemble the chaotic scene often found in melodramatic romance novels.
After recalling the original plot, Du Yu guessed the motive of the person behind the scenes who brought them together. Was it to directly stage the last event before the finale of "True or False Heiress: The President's Imprisoned Love 99 Times", "Love in a Fallen City"?
To be honest, Bian Shaoyan, who is "disabled but determined", Gu Tu, who is passive but never abandons him, and Shi Liuyi, who watches over him with deep affection, are all quite consistent with the original plot of the novel if you ignore all the inconsistencies.
pity……
Sensing the surge of killing intent that followed Bian Shaoyan's initial surprise, Du Yu lowered her eyebrows, narrowed her eyes, and a cold smile appeared on her lips. Unfortunately, not only did Bian Shaoyan want to kill her, but she also wanted to kill Bian Shaoyan!
With Shi Liuyi's stiff support, Gu Tu straightened up, seemingly not understanding what had happened. Her misty black eyes looked at the person beside her, then at Du Yu with concern, as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't have time to speak.
"Bang!"
The space, which had been quiet for a long time, was suddenly filled with a loud noise. Du Yu only saw a gray shadow flash by in front of him. He quickly changed direction, pushed off the rough surface with his toes, and stepped back. When he saw the full picture of the object that had fallen from the sky, a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
The building is a seven-story structure with a hemispherical exterior, and it has two three-story buildings attached. The staircases extend outward like petals, connecting the second floor of the building to the ground. At the main entrance on the north side, there is a three-meter-tall statue that looks like a human figure.
During my four years at Jinling University in my previous life, from Du Yu's enrollment to welcoming younger students, almost everyone was shocked when they first saw that statue. According to the official explanation from the School of Architecture, the statue is based on Jinling University's academic tradition of emphasizing both arts and sciences and combining Chinese and foreign studies. It is a new historical avant-garde sculpture modeled after ancient ladies and incorporating postmodern style theory.
Of course, that's the official explanation. But students privately call the statue in front of the library the Ancient Cthulhu Cockroach.
However, the statue's unconventional aesthetics did not diminish the library's popularity. During his four years at Jinling University, Du Yu almost never managed to secure a reservation for a seat in the library.
Now, reservations are no longer required at Jinling University Library.
Du Yu looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar building with a complicated expression. Everyone else present was also drawn to the suddenly appearing building. Even the relentless attacks of the [New Sun] will that had been relentlessly pursuing Du Yu stopped.
That's it!
Bian Shaoyan froze for a moment, then lost all interest in the others present. His gaze was fixed intently on the building of unknown purpose, his nerves throbbing with the pain of overusing his powers. It seemed as if a voice was whispering in his ear:
Right there, he was looking for something that could fix everything... something so grand that mortals could never comprehend in their entire lives... all problems would be solved if he found it... find it, find it, find it!
"Brother Bian, is what you're looking for there?"
Bian Shaoyan was pulled back to reality by a timid question, which also made him the focus of everyone's attention.
Is what Bian Shaoyan is looking for here?
After confirming that the library's coordinates matched the map perfectly, Du Yu narrowed his eyes, a dangerous signal flashing across his mind.
Bian Shaoyan snapped to attention and realized what was happening. He glared angrily at Gu Tu, who had spoken up, when a flash of purple light caught his eye. Du Yu had already rushed forward first!
What a joke! No matter what's hidden inside, this space was deliberately designed to be handed over to her, so it's hers now. How could she let Bian Shaoyan take it away?
"boom--"
The long-lost sound of air being torn apart reappeared, and the muscles on his back burned like needles. The terrifying heat seemed to dry out all the moisture in the muscles. After a brief pause, [New Sun]'s attack became even more fierce.
Du Yu even had a premonition that if this space hadn't had limited carrying capacity, given the current level of hatred that [New Sun] had for her, it would probably disregard the consequences and directly descend in its true form to personally hunt her down.
Is it really necessary? All it was was to thwart His and [Mimi Yin's] scheme and refuse to hand over the crystallized divine power to Him?
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Du Yu. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Bian Shaoyan, whose expression was excited and whose emotions were fluctuating wildly. Purple flames were leaping wildly in his eyes, and energy was hastily condensing into a shield behind him. Du Yu had actually changed his previous strategy. He no longer dodged and was going to use his physical body to take the blow from [New Sun]!
"laugh--"
The hastily crafted shield didn't even last a blink of an eye before its eyelids twitched wildly, and excruciating pain spread from the wound to its limbs and body. Even the gentlest breeze felt like a slow, agonizing torture to the horrific wound.
For a moment, Du Yu even had the illusion that he had been hit by a meteorite and lost all sensation in his back.
The excruciating pain was so intense it felt like it was about to melt his nerves, triggering the brain's protective mechanisms. Seeing that the second attack from [New Sun] was about to land, Du Yu gritted his teeth and, instead of retreating, rushed forward a few more steps towards the library!
There's no point in treating the wound now.
Extreme temperatures, the concept of light and heat, and the newborn sun in the endless sky—these titles are not just for show. The "high temperature" and "burn" accompanying the [New Sun] attack are almost conceptual; it would take a lot of effort for my avatar to remove them.
Since that's the case, then let's not remove it!
It's just a little pain and an incarnation; we must not let them get that thing no matter what.
Jinling University is her home turf!
"Oh no, we've been found out."
Just as Du Yu was climbing the steps and about to pass through the strange building at the library entrance, a soft and melodious voice suddenly appeared. It was so gentle that it shouldn't have been heard on the battlefield; it seemed more suitable for occasions like music festivals and concerts.
[Delicate and alluring music]!
More than being surprised, it seemed like he had expected it. Without even turning his head, he ignored the statue and reached out to touch the metal handrail of the door.
"Bang!"
The outstretched hand was repelled, and Du Yu pursed his lips. A faint gray light instantly filled the door. Although the light was very weak, he could sense that the door had become one with the wall, and there was no way to get in.
A line of large characters appeared on the metal surface of the gate: "The opening hours of this venue are 9:00-22:30. It is not yet time to open. Please plan your time accordingly and enter in an orderly manner."
Du Yu's eyelids twitched. Damn it, they've all turned into this grotesque mess. It's like the end of the world is coming, and this lousy library is still open on time.
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Author's note: I'm back! I spent a few days looking for a job and an apartment, but the rental was completely empty. I then spent a few more days buying a table and chairs and assembling them, which was a waste of time.
However, life will be much more stable from now on; my post-graduation unemployment is finally coming to an end. I'm currently still figuring out how to integrate writing with my work, and I'll try my best to resume daily updates as soon as possible. Thank you all for your support and patience. [pity][pity][pity] (bows)
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