Chapter 39 So Soft
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Time flies.
Since that day, Gu Jinli left the human world.
She returned to the Tower of Babel and began her own practice.
Day after day, month after month.
Time flies, the years pass by like a shuttle.
Time quickly came to the year when Gu Jinli was twenty-four years old.
Ten years have passed since I separated from Shen Chigui.
Gu Jinli has changed a lot in these ten years.
She has successfully broken away from her weak self and taken deep roots in the demon world where the strong prey on the weak.
She has experienced many things over the years and died many times.
She made great efforts to become stronger.
Fortunately, everything is rewarded. Now, even though Gu Jinli stays in the Demon Realm as a human, no one in the entire city dares to provoke him.
She possesses her own natal sword, Cindersnow, and also has the ability to kill a level one magical beast.
Especially in recent years, she has protected herself very well and there is almost no chance of her dying.
At this point, the golden finger becomes useless.
"Xiao Li is here!"
As usual, some magical beasts were hunted in the mountains that day. Gu Jinli brought the huge magical beast corpses to the butcher shop in the city.
This is her regular source of income every week. After all, living in the demon world also requires money.
"Grandma Lin, today's monster is a second-level monster."
Putting down the monster corpse he was dragging behind him, Gu Jinli said expressionlessly: "I will come over in three days next time."
"Okay!"
A quick glance would reveal that the monster on the ground was a second-level fire lizard. This kind of monster had tender and lively meat, and was particularly popular.
Granny Lin has run this butcher shop for some years, and working with Gu Jinli is the most pleasant thing so far.
"A total of three hundred and sixty mid-grade magic crystals."
After estimating the weight of the monster on the ground, Granny Lin quickly took out the magic crystals to settle the bill on the spot.
After Gu Jinli confirmed that everything was correct, she waved her hand and used her storage bag to take away the monster corpse on the ground.
"Xiao Li, don't be too tired!" She smiled and showed concern for Gu Jinli.
"Um."
Gu Jinli nodded and put away the magic crystal. He said nothing more and turned away in silence.
This has been her habit for the past ten years, exchanging items and discussing matters on the spot. There will be no other interactions and she won't make any friends.
She had deliberately chosen to drag the monster's corpse here. Compared to bringing it in a storage bag, dragging the bloody corpse along the way would save her a lot of trouble.
The demon world respects strength, and over the years, because she has killed high-level monsters from time to time, few people are willing to provoke her.
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Leaving Grandma Lin’s butcher shop and crossing another street, you will reach where Gu Jinli is staying.
It was a slightly old small courtyard where many people had died before, so the rent was very cheap.
Gu Jinli has lived in this courtyard for four years, making him the longest-living tenant.
"I'm back."
Gu Jinli skillfully took out the key and opened the gate, pushed the door open and walked in, greeting everyone inside.
"Ari is back!"
"Ari came back early today~"
"Ari Ari~"
"Hug~"
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A cacophony of voices came from all directions.
Without even looking up, Gu Jinli could imagine their excited figures.
Ever since she moved to this yard, 'treasures' would always grow in her yard for unknown reasons.
At the beginning, there were only one or two people, and they were cautious and did not dare to expose themselves.
But after discovering that Gu Jinli was not averse to treasures with consciousness, more and more treasures were gathered.
So much so that now, everything she can use are mostly treasures that came from nowhere, magical weapons that are hard to come by outside.
"What would you like to eat tonight?"
A treasure that looked like a spatula jumped from the ground into Gu Jinli's arms and muttered, "I had a quarrel with that pot. It insisted on making fried meat for you, but Ah Li ate fried meat yesterday."
"Um……"
Gu Jinli lowered his eyes to glance at the 'shovel' in his arms, closed the gate, and said softly: "If it's already done, then let's eat the fried meat!"
"Ari Ari~Welcome back~"
As soon as you enter the yard, it feels like you have accidentally entered a fairy tale world, and the whole yard seems to be moving.
A flying broom, a bed sheet that likes to roll up on a tree trunk, a stool that can walk around on four legs... or a teapot that runs around everywhere.
All these treasures have their own consciousness. Although they are used by Gu Jinli, they do not belong to her.
But it’s not that they are unwilling, but that Gu Jinli herself is unwilling.
Ever since what happened with Nangong Jinyao and Jiuyi Zong, she has become much more cautious in the way she handles relationships and friendships.
Don't have any ties with anyone, don't become friends with anyone. Only in this way can you protect yourself and others.
These treasures are different from humans and are not something that can be easily destroyed, but as long as they have consciousness, they can be hurt.
Being able to become roommates is the best outcome.
"Ari~ I want a hug."
The naughty bell fell from the high tree and landed right in Gu Jinli's arms.
The aura of the gods instantly enveloped it. It turned over with satisfaction, and its round body went straight to Gu Jinli's heart.
I really like God.
Not only it, but all living things in this world like her very much.
This is their Creator, their 'mother', and they are naturally very close to each other.
--Bang!
The long sword that had been quietly staying behind Gu Jinli couldn't bear to watch it anymore.
Such scenes happen almost every day, and it is quite handy in handling them.
It quickly left Gu Jinli's waist, and gently poked Gu Jinli's arms with the cold handle of the knife. The round bell was successfully picked up by it, and then it rudely slammed it to the ground.
——Baji!
The bell was knocked to the ground and rolled far away. The delicate bell was immediately covered with dust.
"Damn you stinky sword! You hit me again!"
Obviously this was not the first time this had happened, and the little bell that was knocked to the ground began to protest.
As a soul-calming bell, how can it be hit by a long sword every day! I'm so embarrassed!
It's going to rise up!
"snort."
Seeing that he was still so ignorant even after he had knocked the bell to the ground, the silver sword immediately straightened its scabbard, as if ready to fight.
"alright."
It was always noisy when he returned home every day. Gu Jinli helplessly grabbed his natal sword, Jinshuangxue, and squeezed it as if to comfort her.
Once in the hands of the god, the mighty sword suddenly lost its momentum.
It rubbed Gu Jinli's palm gently, acting coquettishly and carefully.
"I like A-li the most." it said.
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After ending this farce, Gu Jinli returned to the room.
She sat down on the only chair in the room and began to eat in silence.
The wooden chair she was sitting on was also a magic weapon.
It had obviously ascended to heaven with joy, and from time to time it made some eye-catching and shameful noises.
"Hmm~Ari is on me~"
"She rode me ~ so soft."
"Ah~ I'm so happy."
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Gu Jinli: “…”
So, stop making these weird noises!
It's really shameful!
"Ari, you're so strong~"
Because the god's fingers were tightening unconsciously, the guy who had been acting as chopsticks silently couldn't help but start humming.
"It's so tight~Ari."
Gu Jinli: “(#^.^#)”
Destroy it!
you!
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With the company of these "big babies", Gu Jinli has not felt lonely at all over the years.
Although she has no friends and does not communicate much with outsiders, these treasures can always relieve her loneliness in time.
"Good night."
After a whole day of hard work, Gu Jinli was a little tired.
After a noisy bath, she lay down on the bed in her room.
Changjian found his position skillfully and leaned silently against the bed.
The treasures, which had been making a lot of noise, finally quieted down when they saw that the god was about to fall asleep.
It is worth mentioning that these treasures will consciously avoid you when it comes to "sleeping together".
Being able to get along with God is the luckiest thing.
They won't do anything that crosses the line.
Because of love, because of respect, because... take care.
【drop--】
When the familiar mechanical sound rang in her mind, Gu Jinli almost fell asleep.
In order to catch a second-level fire lizard today, she ran a long way and was already tired.
[Zizizizi——
System detection completed.
Current progress 25%
Current favorability value 0
After testing, the host Gu Jinli has been absent from his post for 10 years. Please start the mission as soon as possible. 】
AWOL?
Start the mission?
The system that had disappeared for ten years actually appeared at this time.
Gu Jinli shook off her sleepiness and quickly expressed it in her heart.
"I won't do the mission anymore. This is simply an impossible mission."
She had already made up her mind to give up this matter and leave Shen Chigui.
How could I be so eager to get close to her again?
[Warm reminder: If you refuse the mission, you will die. 】
die?
"If you die, then die."
Gu Jinli said, "Anyway, I've lived for so long in vain. I'm content."
She would rather die than deal with Shen Chigui again.
【you……】
This was probably the first time that he encountered a host who was not afraid of death, and the system paused for a moment.
But soon, it came up with a new solution.
[Don’t you want to go back?] 】
The system said.
[Your parents are waiting for you. As long as the task is completed, you can leave here. 】
parents……
“…”
His eyes flashed slightly and he sat up straight subconsciously. Gu Jinli clenched his fingers and felt a pain in his heart.
How could I not miss them after being in this world for such a long time?
This was the first time that Gu Jinli, who had always been spoiled by her parents, experienced so many painful things.
At the beginning, she dreamed about home and her parents almost every night.
If they knew that their precious daughter had suffered so much here, they would feel so heartbroken!
If there was a chance to go back, how could Gu Jinli not be tempted.
but……
"I can't capture Shen Chigui."
Biting her lip, she said, "He is a madman. He has no heart at all. No one can conquer him successfully."
【No. 】
You have succeeded. 】
System representation.
[Chen Chigui is already moved, and the fluctuation in his favorability value is proof of that. 】
It doesn’t matter if others don’t know, but the system, as the supervisor of the task, knows best how difficult this world is.
He had failed so many times before, and so many attackers had come, but none of them could make Shen Chigui's favorability value fluctuate like this.
Gu Jinli is an exception, and her identity is also very special.
She will definitely succeed.
"You are wrong."
Gu Jinli took this lightly: "The fluctuation of the favorability value does not mean that she is attracted to me, it only means that she is still a human being."
"If you are a human being, you will have emotions, but this is not love."
Will Shen Chigui like her?
It's impossible.
Gu Jinli clearly remembered that the favorability value fluctuated when she just left the illusion.
At that time, Shen Chigui had just received his own memories, so it was normal for his emotions to fluctuate.
If that person really changed because of this and had a good impression of me, then the things that happened later would not have happened, and I would not have insisted on leaving her.
Chen Chigui has no heart.
This person has no heart.
How will you know if you don’t try? 】
[Instead of dying with regrets, it is better to fight for yourself. You really want to go back, don’t you? 】
【Your parents have been waiting for you.】 】
The cold mechanical voice, at this moment, was like the devil's whisper, constantly bewitching her in her mind.
Gu Jinli really wanted to ignore it, but she couldn’t suppress the urge to go home and see her parents.
[Besides, don’t you want to take revenge on her? She did such an excessive thing to you before.
With your current ability, you can teach her a lesson. 】
[Gu Jinli, she tried to kill you one hundred and thirty-six times, are you really willing to accept this? 】
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