"I'm scared." Li Bai held Yang Jia's hand tightly.
Li Bai wasn't completely emotionless; her emotions were simply muted. So, all it took was a spark for her emotions to erupt. And right now, nothing could possibly excite Li Bai more than Yang Jia getting into trouble right in front of her.
So at that moment, she actually couldn't control herself at all, and all her reactions were out of instinct.
Until this moment, the fear that penetrated her soul seemed to still remain in her body, making her feel cold all over just thinking about it.
Although they had known for a long time that their special identities meant they would encounter many crises along the way, only when they really encountered them did they realize how scared a person could be.
Yang Jia patted the back of her hand and said, "It's okay now."
Li Bai shook his head, looked at her intently for a while, and suddenly reached out to pull her into his arms and hugged her tightly.
Although they had been frank about many things and their relationship was different from before, they had never been this close. Yang Jia knew that Li Bai might still have concerns, and she was willing to wait until Li Bai had thought it through.
But all Li Bai cared about was that she wasn't human enough, unable to respond to Yang Jia's feelings. But now, she was gradually becoming more human, her emotions becoming more comprehensive and clear, and those concerns naturally faded.
Moreover, this incident also made Li Bai realize that, in fact, she and Yang Jia did not have enough time or other things.
They have too much to do, too many dangers to face, and no one knows what the future holds. All they can grasp is the present moment. So how can they miss it?
"I can now give you the answer to what you asked me last time." She hugged Yang Jia and spoke slowly, "I still don't know what love is like in your words. All I can promise is that my breathing, heartbeat, and all the changes in my emotions, whether light or strong, deep or shallow, are all because of you. I want to stay by your side. If you need a lover, I will be your lover. Is that okay?"
When someone says sweet words sincerely, the effect is never too bad, especially if the person listening to them is already attracted to them.
Yang Jia liked Li Bai's straightforwardness, his frankness no matter what. No probing, no detours, no ambiguous back-and-forths. For both of them, this was the best solution.
Li Bai said she didn't understand what love was, but Yang Jia felt that she already knew how to deal with herself.
She put her arms around Li Bai's waist and pressed her face against her chest, "Okay."
At that moment, Yang Jia wasn't particularly excited, because for her, reaching this point with Li Bai was a natural progression. But she couldn't help but smile. Even though she had anticipated this, it wasn't until she realized at this moment that she felt such joy and happiness, something no fantasy could ever give her.
The people she likes also like her.
The obstacles between them disappeared, and they finally confirmed their feelings for each other. They will continue to walk hand in hand in the future.
There might still be flaws and shortcomings, but Yang Jia believed that the days ahead would only get better. Because from this moment on, no matter what situation she encountered, she could be fearless and face success or failure calmly.
The hug didn't last long. After all, we were outside and there were other people nearby. Although everyone was very excited and might not look over here, what if?
But even after they separated, Li Bai continued to stare at Yang Jia. To be honest, her eyes weren't burning, nor did they carry any hints. They were still clear and calm, but Yang Jia seemed a little hesitant to face them. She turned her head and asked, "Are we going back now?"
With the barrier between the two cities gone, their mission was a complete success. The other players might stay and observe nearby, or even venture to the other city, but it was time for the two of them to return.
"Yeah." Li Bai responded, but did not move.
Yang Jia didn't move either. She could feel Li Bai's eyes fixed on her.
This isn't okay, Yang Jia secretly cursed herself. Li Bai hadn't done anything yet, and she was already losing control. This wasn't okay. Although she was attracted to Li Bai at first sight, and then grew fonder and fonder until she was deeply in love with him, but! A relationship like this still requires gradual progress. You can't just rush into it right after confessing your feelings, right?
After a while, Li Bai finally looked away. Yang Jia immediately stood up as if he had been pardoned and turned to walk towards the crowded place.
Li Bai quickly caught up with her and walked shoulder to shoulder with her.
Then she felt her hand being held. Yang Jia turned to look at Li Bai. Her face remained calm, as if the person secretly holding her hand had nothing to do with her. So Yang Jia pretended nothing had happened, glanced at the still excited crowd, and said, "Perhaps this is the future direction of this continent."
Merging and connecting cities one after another, developing from within the city to outside the city, perhaps this is the future trend of the gaming world.
Li Bai nodded and said, "After we go back, let's go look somewhere else."
"What are you two talking about here--" Zhuo Tianyang spotted the two and walked towards them quickly, but when he was almost there, he finally saw the two holding hands. His steps couldn't help but pause, and then he stopped where he was, pretending nothing had happened, and looked up at the sky.
Yang Jia was about to pull her hand out, but Li Bai held it tightly, so she let it go and asked Zhuo Tianyang, "Is there something wrong?"
Zhuo Tianyang finally came to his senses and said, "It's nothing serious. I came here to say goodbye to you. I'm leaving."
This was no ordinary walk, of course. Zhuo Tianyang hadn't been in Phoenix City to begin with, but had been wandering around. He had come this time to see Li Bai, and now that he had met him, it was time to leave.
Yang Jia nodded and said, "Have a good trip. Come to Phoenix City again when you have time."
Zhuo Tianyang nodded, finally returning his gaze to her. "It's rare to meet someone I like, so I'm giving you a friendly reminder. Players don't have just one direction of development."
"What?" Yang Jia was a little confused.
Zhuo Tianyang did not continue speaking, but waved his hand and turned away.
Yang Jia could only ask Li Bai, "What does he mean by this?"
"It probably means that there are many things in other places that are beyond our expectations." Li Bai said.
This game attracted a vast number of players, naturally harboring hidden talents and powerful factions. Phoenix City's performance was impressive, but it was the center of attention, drawing everyone's attention. They knew nothing about the other cities. Even Li Bai's real-life channels hadn't yielded much information.
But if you underestimate others, you will definitely encounter unexpected things.
Yang Jia nodded. "I know that, too." She had always considered herself an ordinary person, never daring to compare herself to the chosen ones. If she could achieve what she had, how could those true geniuses be completely unprepared? It was simply that it wasn't time for them to engage in battle yet, so they simply didn't show it.
However, Yang Jia thought that maybe it was time for him to go out and see how other cities developed and how other players lived in the game. Perhaps he would have different feelings and perspectives.
Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles!
However, before that, there was one thing he had to deal with first: his own safety. So after returning to Phoenix City, Yang Jia immediately went to find Zhang Zitao.
Last time, Zhang Zitao mentioned that he already had an idea about testing the game system, and now, not much time has passed, he has made great progress.
Zhang Zitao is truly a genius. He hadn't figured out where to begin, but he got a clue from the holographic gaming model. Holographic gaming projects human consciousness into a world constructed from virtual data. So, if a holographic device were created within this virtual world, allowing this consciousness to penetrate even deeper, would it be possible to see the true nature of the holographic world?
However, this vision proved quite challenging to realize. After all, holographic simulation not only requires advanced computer skills but also high-quality hardware. This was Zhang Zitao's area of expertise. Fortunately, he knew people in this field, and coincidentally, some of the technical personnel Yang Jia had recruited were also researching this area. So, they hit it off and began collaborating.
After many tests, the first generation of holographic equipment has taken shape. The next step is to debug and improve it on this basis, and finally get a mature product. At that time, they can use this device to explore the game system itself.
Yang Jia didn't expect that he could come up with this idea, so he is currently looking forward to the manufacture of this simulation device.
She had a strong feeling that this method would work! Perhaps then, she would be able to understand where she came from and why she had become like this, different from any other NPC.
For Yang Jia, this was a matter of just as much significance as changing his living environment. After all, from ancient times to the present, tracing one's origins has been a matter of great interest to every human being. Knowing why one exists naturally allows one to more clearly define the meaning of existence.
Who am I? Where do I come from? What do I want to do?
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