Barrier of Light

"Xiao Lu..."

Song Ci came to the depths of the alley.

The light was dim, illuminating the woman's cold face.

I don't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that when he saw Lu Nanjin this time, his face was much softer than before... Ever since he followed Gu Nanfeng and went to Nagano to practice swordsmanship, Nanjin's whole temperament had changed. .

At this moment, she was standing quietly with her knife in her hand, like a mountain or an abyss, much calmer than before.

"You refuse Qingzuka's invitation and want to stay in Dadu to protect my sister?"

Lu Nanjin got straight to the point.

Such directness surprised Song Ci.

"yes."

Song Ci took a breath and replied without hesitation: "Most of the water is deep and the undercurrents are turbulent... I stay here, naturally, to protect my wife!"

"If you really want to protect my sister."

Nan Jin said calmly: "Then you shouldn't refuse to clear the tomb."

Song Ci was stunned.

"You are very powerful. You are at the peak of the eleventh level of the deep sea. In the entire metropolis, there are few people who can match you."

Nan Jin looked directly at the man in front of her, her voice was cold and merciless: "But the opponent my sister is facing now...is it in Dadu?"

Song Ci was unable to answer this question.

He actually knew it too.

After Zhao Xilai passed away, the struggle in the metropolitan area came to an end... Later, the smoke of the Awakening Act once spread to Nagano. Before Mr. Bai Shu smelted the fire, he led his team to the north several times to protect the safety of the North-South negotiations.

Madam’s real opponent is no longer in Dadu!

"If you want your sister to go further, then you should go further."

Lu Nanjin said softly: "In this case, the eleventh level of the deep sea... is not enough..."

Song Ci's eyes became confused.

"...If one day, my sister and Huazhi stand at the highest point of the Five Continents, then what can you do on the eleventh floor of the deep sea to resist the raging waves coming from all directions?"

Nan Jin said seriously: "Just imagine, if time could be turned back and what happened in Lion Alley happened all over again, would you be able to stop the sky apostle 'Qin Ye' after losing the light token?"

Song Ci fell silent.

He once fought against Tie Wu with the help of a token of light... a 50-50 draw, and dragged him to the "God's presence" at the Dionysian Seat.

And Dionysus is the weakest among the seven gods.

His apostles are not as good as Qin Ye.

"Obviously, if you can't stop it, tragedy will happen again..."

"Even if it happens again, Lao Lu will still die..."

There was some sadness in Nan Jin's voice.

"So..." She smiled softly: "Only by becoming a title can you be qualified to fight against the apostles."

This is something she often thinks about when she is practicing in seclusion.

If we could go back in time.

So will the tragedy that makes her regret her whole life happen again?

"Entering Qingzhong is an opportunity that countless people envy... If I were you, I would agree without hesitation."

Nan Jin said categorically, "If you can't protect yourself, how can you protect others?"

Song Ci's eyes became complicated.

"Actually, I have always...envyed you."

Lu Nanjin's voice was hoarse. She was a stupid bird who had been running around since she was a child. She practiced selflessly and practiced hard. Unfortunately, in the first half of her life, fate was not kind to such a "fool".

No matter how hard she works, she can't compare to those top geniuses who are born with extraordinary talents.

The biggest result of her efforts was to get an "A-level" talent evaluation from the tribunal.

She knows that no matter how much she retreats, she will remain in seclusion.

The God's Throne will not cast a favored look... The genius that the God's Throne will favor must be a monster that is unique among ten thousand. It may be Baixiu or Gu Shen. In short, it cannot be him.

After Lu Nanjin finished speaking all these words in one breath.

She looked a little tired.

Finally, she stared into the man's eyes and said word by word: "Song Ci, promise me that you will go to the cemetery this time... not only for my sister, but also for myself."

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Late at night, Lion Lane House.

The stone lion at the door stood guard all night, and the red lantern swayed in the wind, casting a hazy glow.

[Lantern] This sealed object can effectively block signal perception in the deep sea.

In addition, Chu Ling also controls the authority of the deep water area.

Today, this house can be said to be the safest "information haven" in the capital.

"Wow~"

In the courtyard, the weeping leaves of the banyan tree rustled in the wind.

Pieces of silver light curtains were reflected.

Lu Nanzhi, who was sitting in the courtyard, looked up at the silver screen of light in front of her with a solemn expression.

A line of names, addresses, and related information flowed on this light curtain.

“Is this the Ancient Literature Society’s ‘known list’?”

Lu Nanzhi did not ask how Gu Shen got this thing...

He is the [Key]!

Just knowing this is enough!

Since Mr. Turing regards this as the hope of rekindling the ancient literature society, then Gu Shen must have the special ability to "reconnect the embers".

"Yes, but not completely."

Gu Shen showed the list and said: "With this list, we can't find all the members of the Ancient Literature Society. Because in the real world, some people have died... Maybe they were looking for 'successors' before they died, but 'Successor' is not on the list."

Lu Nanzhi's eyes were a little sad.

Just like... Lao Lu?

He handed the [Red Door] into his own hands and then disconnected the conference room.

"In fact, the biggest problem at this stage is 'trust'."

The lady crossed her arms, frowned and thought for a moment, then said slowly: "Under the high surveillance of [Deep Sea], the appearance of this list may not be a good thing."

In the past, the members of the Ancient Literature Society did not know each other's identity.

There are fewer online meetings.

Everyone's life in the real world will be safer.

As for the so-called offline contact... Gu Shen didn't know if it happened in other places, at least in Dadu and Nagano.

"Yes."

Gu Shen also felt a headache: "It is not easy to establish a 'trust relationship'."

Lu Nanzhi suddenly saw a series of familiar codes on the list.

"073...Gubao, Lin Lin."

073 is the "big man" who acts calmly and reliably, and is suspected to be a high-ranking figure in the Beizhou Military Department...

Over the past year, Huazhi and 073 have cooperated for several rounds.

Both parties had a tacit understanding and did not ask each other's identity.

But when she saw the word "Gubao", Madam's eyebrows raised. If she remembered correctly, Gu Shen's first stop on his way to Beizhou was Gubao!

in this case……

"073 and I have confirmed each other's identities during this trip to Beizhou."

Gu Shen saw what Madam wanted to ask.

He sighed softly: "Judging from 073's character, if it hadn't been for this year's preparation and our trust in each other, then the offline meeting would have ended in failure."

Just one would take so long.

How difficult is it to reunite with the Ancient Literature Society?

"Sure enough...is 073 the Beizhou royal family?"

Lu Nanzhi pondered for a moment and said curiously: "Although these interactions were all transactions, he was actually helping Hua Zhi... This guy has an unusual origin and can quietly mobilize the 'source energy boat' , not under the supervision of Beizhou Central City, I guessed before that he was the garrison of a certain fortress, at least a medium-sized fortress."

Gu Shen's voice was complicated: "They are from the royal family...and not just any ordinary royal family."

"oh?"

Lu Nanzhi became interested. She called up the border map of Beizhou and zoomed in again.

"Gubao... the strategic value of this place is extraordinary..."

Madam then pulled up Lin Lin's file. This file didn't contain any big secrets and was basically open to the public: "073 is so young, and his military exploits are truly astonishing... The youngest brigadier general in Beizhou?"

"There's nothing more amazing than this."

Gu Shen said: "He is the queen's younger brother."

Lu Nanzhi was completely silent.

At this moment, she understood what Gu Shen meant by what she said earlier.

The Queen's brother...for such a person, no wonder he is so casual when dealing with Huazhi.

"Confirming identity" with 073 is nothing less than a great blessing.

Another series of messages passed through Lu Nanzhi's mind.

Regarding Guangming City and Beizhou, the marriage of Lin Meng, and the confinement of the Goddess... these pieces of news that were always almost meaningless were successfully connected after the identity of "073" was revealed.

"I see……"

Lu Nanzhi looked at Gu Shen and murmured: "Your trip to Beizhou was really 'wonderful'..."

"People in the arena involuntarily."

Gu Shen rubbed his brows and smiled bitterly: "Maybe it's because of the wonderful 'power of fate' that some wonderful coincidences always happen around me. During this trip to Beizhou, in addition to 073, I also confirmed The identity of another person.”

"who?"

Lu Nanzhi looked at the list carefully and asked in confusion.

"031..." Gu Shen said softly, "He has been by our side all along."

The lady was stunned for a moment, "We...?"

In a flash of lightning, a figure popped into her mind.

"031 is Mr. Zhou Jiren?"

She stared at Gu Shen sitting opposite her and nodded, her eyes full of shock.

"Um."

Gu Shen nodded slowly and said: "The teacher's name does not appear on the list... because he has now left the Five Continents and is trekking in the [Old World]... Of course, there is another possibility."

"..."

Lu Nanzhi gritted his teeth.

Of course she knew what this other possibility meant...

Being drowned in heavy snow in the [Old World], this news would be the same as death.

When she first learned the news, she was extremely regretful and sad.

Regardless of the identity of "031", Zhou Jiren is also a senior he respects very much... He sacrificed his life for righteousness and explored the oasis alone. This great adjudicator deserves the respect of all extraordinary people in the five continents!

"lady."

Gu Shen projected a map in the courtyard.

"Regarding the reconnection with the Ancient Literature Society, I actually already have a plan in mind. When I return to Dadu this time, I just want to discuss it with you..."

He stretched out two fingers and pointed at the center of the map.

It refers to Zhongzhou.

"I heard that Huazhi has a negotiation, and it will be held in Zhongzhou soon. I think... the plan to reconnect with the Ancient Literary Society may start from Zhongzhou."

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(PS: I’m going on a long trip tomorrow and don’t dare to stay up late, so I’ll just write one chapter today.)