The pants were a bit long, but the top fit perfectly. Guo Xiaoxiao put it on and looked at herself from the front and back; it was easier to move around in than the animal skin skirt.
Guo Xiaoxiao: Do you know where I am right now? Before I fell into a coma, it was daytime; after I woke up, it was nighttime. Where did I end up?
[System: It's the Northern Hemisphere. Use psionic communication to tell Mickelson and the others.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: Ah, I've arrived in the Northern Hemisphere! I just took a nap and I got there!
[System: Isn't this better? Accidentally ending up in the Northern Hemisphere is better than swimming in the ocean and getting lost.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: Yes, but I find it quite amazing.
[System: Sleep here tonight, we'll find our way again tomorrow]
Guo Xiaoxiao: Definitely. I wouldn't dare go out at night. If I encountered wild animals, I couldn't outrun them.
[System: The temperature emanating from the cave rocks is not present in modern times. Go to sleep quickly, you won't catch a cold.]
Outside the cave, the constant roars of wild beasts could be heard, like hungry animals searching for food.
Guo Xiaoxiao: I can't sleep. Can you chat with me? I hear a lot of wild animals outside. I hope they won't find me.
[System: You're overthinking it, it won't happen.]
Guo Xiaoxiao wondered if her coming to the Northern Hemisphere counted as a mission. She was like a foreign aid worker; she should be given something, right?
Guo Xiaoxiao: I finally made it to the Northern Hemisphere after all that trouble, but I got flooded and separated from Mickson and the others. Did this trigger any missions? Are there any other rewards?
[System: Uh…didn’t I already give it to you? Aren’t you afraid of being flooded? This skill was already given to you, have you forgotten?]
Guo Xiaoxiao: That's not enough. I rarely go into the water. This time, an accident happened, otherwise I wouldn't have needed it. We don't even know when they'll find me. If you don't give me a skill to save my life, my current skills won't be enough.
[System: That's enough! Lionheart, ability boost, healing spell, no cost, each one is incredibly powerful!]
Guo Xiaoxiao: There are always side effects. Some people feel dizzy, while others feel weak all over. And it doesn't require any energy expenditure. Using it can cause mental excitement and even lead to a nervous breakdown.
[System: It's better to have something than nothing. All the other hosts have no skills, but you have so many skills.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: In Linzhi, you can buy things using points, but what about me? You can't calculate it like that, give me a little more!
[System: The task isn't even finished yet, and you're already demanding a reward.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: How dare you talk like that? You dragged me here, you have to take responsibility for me.
[System: If I send you back, you'll never see Arthur and the others again. Are you willing?]
Guo Xiaoxiao refused. There was nothing worth staying for in modern times. She had never experienced family warmth growing up, having been fostered by her aunt. Her aunt completely neglected this orphan, leaving her to live with relatives. How could even the closest family ties compare to a newborn child?
So, I've been working part-time to support myself since high school. It's exhausting and I feel like I'm going to collapse every time. I just struggle to stay afloat and get back up to move on to the next path.
Keep moving towards your goal, and after entering society, travel to heal your broken heart.
I was inexplicably dragged into this world.
She was undoubtedly lucky; suddenly so many people loved her.
Guo Xiaoxiao: You're lying to me, aren't you?
[System: Believe it or not, it's up to you.]
Guo Xiaoxiao remained silent for a long time before asking the question she had been avoiding and that frightened her.
Will I eventually be sent back?
[System: It's not about me, it's about whether you want to go back.]
Guo Xiaoxiao: "I have one request."
[System: What are the requirements?]
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Give me a few skills to rely on, right now!"
[System: We were talking about whether you should go back to the modern world, why are you bringing this up again?]
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Hehe, do you think I'm stupid? You're obviously trying to change the subject. Do you think I can't tell?"
[System: You've got it figured out...]
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Same here, you're still far from being as good as me."
[System: Someone is protecting you, so you have nowhere to use your skills.]
The system still needs to work a little harder. Guo Xiaoxiao is determined; true ability lies in her own strength. What's the use of others being strong? They've already separated, so protecting herself during this time is the priority.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Give me one with strong offensive power, but without any side effects."
[System: Sigh... Okay]
The system granted Guo Xiaoxiao a skill called [Stormy Rain]: Summon rain clouds to bring down rain, covering a visible area for five minutes, with a 5-day cooldown.
I was happy to get the skill, but it wasn't as useful as it sounded.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "It's very powerful, but summoning rain doesn't work. I need to protect myself. What's the point of rain? Are we going to drench them to death?"
[System: Hailstorm, unleash a group attack, crush them!]
Oh, hail, that's not bad. Guo Xiaoxiao was smug, feeling like she was afraid of nothing anymore.
[System: Use this at the right time, don't use it recklessly, lest you harm innocent people.]
Guo Xiaoxiao promised, "Okay, you still don't trust me? I'll only smash up bad guys."
[System: Go to sleep, I'm going to rest too]
The system needs to sleep? Guo Xiaoxiao stared at the dark cave entrance, imagining wild beasts searching for food outside, and suddenly couldn't fall asleep.
There was a bed in the cave, made of dry, dusty straw. Something was better than nothing, so Guo Xiaoxiao lay down on the straw and tossed and turned.
No, I need to calm myself down, otherwise I'll have insomnia soon.
She closed her eyes, and the faces of Mickson, Arthur, Carlos, and others floated through her mind, repeating themselves over and over again.
Carlos's smile, the stars shining in his doting eyes.
Arthur's resolute profile; the shallow dimples that appeared when he slightly pursed his lips; the soft touch of him as he lowered his head to kiss her…
Guo Xiaoxiao felt a sweet sensation and couldn't help but chuckle softly. Oh dear, how embarrassing!
After savoring the moment for a while, Guo Xiaoxiao remembered that she hadn't used psychic communication to let them know she was safe. She then contacted Arthur.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Arthur, where are you?"
…
Arthur and the others continued their search, refusing to believe that Guo Xiaoxiao had drowned; the fact that the Beast Mark hadn't backfired was the best proof.
Qianye had the mermaids search the entire sea area thoroughly, but to no avail; there was no sign of them.
The longer it drags on, the more dangerous it becomes.
Arthur…
Guo Xiaoxiao's voice echoed in his mind, and Arthur's eyes lit up. He replied: Xiaoxiao
Guo Xiaoxiao: "I've been swept to the Northern Hemisphere, what about you guys?"
The Northern Hemisphere!? She's already in the Northern Hemisphere.
They had been searching the Southern Hemisphere, never imagining she would be swept so far, accidentally ending up at her destination.
Arthur: "We haven't gotten to the Southern Hemisphere yet, we're coming to find you right away."
Guo Xiaoxiao: "I'm hiding in the cave, it's safe. Come back tomorrow, it's too late."
Arthur's heart clenched: "I'm all alone in the Northern Hemisphere. I can't wait until tomorrow. You stay hidden, watch your surroundings, I'm coming right away."
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Be careful, the cave I'm staying in isn't far from the sea."
Arthur told Mickson and the others that he had made contact with Guo Xiaoxiao, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Without pausing for a moment, they asked Qianye to send a mermaid to the Northern Hemisphere.
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