Rules-related weird stories: 4016

Lin Yi was slightly stunned, and then realized that it wasn't just the boss; everyone else at the entrance of the gymnasium who hadn't turned to leave also heard the sound.

A strange light flickered in the boss's eyes, vaguely sensing some ominous signs: "Old Mo?"

"Old Mo?" Lin Yi was shocked and quickly looked over.

In the darkness, a figure slowly emerged.

The man wore a greasy black apron, a dirty white chef's uniform, and a sheathed pig-slaughtering knife behind his waist. It was indeed Old Mo.

Old Mo tugged at his chef's hat, his tone no longer as dry, hoarse, and intermittent as usual, but clear and fluent: "Long time no see… Boss."

The boss nodded slightly, her gaze calm: "Since that day, you haven't left the cafeteria. Why…"

"The boss is back," Old Mo said, "so I'm going to take care of some personal matters."

"Boss?" The boss's eyes lit up. "He's back? How is he?"

Lin Yi's eyes flickered, thinking that this "boss" should be the convenience store owner, right?

So, he quickly perked up his ears and listened carefully.

Old Mo said, "You should have guessed, his condition is not good… The injuries are more serious than I imagined."

"Then why did you leave the cafeteria?" The boss's tone carried a hint of questioning.

Old Mo sighed: "Some personal matters still need to be taken care of."

"Then… what does this have to do with Lin Yi?" The boss pulled Lin Yi behind her, asking vigilantly.

Old Mo glanced at Lin Yi: "I told the boss that I wanted to go to the Arts Building."

"You're not clear about your own situation? Going to the Arts Building, are you trying to die?" The boss questioned.

Old Mo had anticipated the boss's reaction, so he replied: "There will be many problems along the way… Relying on me alone, the chances are too slim, so… I came to find him."

Li Huiyuan looked at Lin Yi, and the surrounding sports students also looked at Lin Yi in confusion, as if trying to figure out what was going on.

"He has some special qualities, but what's the use of finding him for what you want to do?"

Old Mo said: "You know my situation. After leaving the cafeteria, my power will be weakened, and I won't be able to get effective replenishment, so I need a 'mobile supply station'."

Old Mo pointed to Lin Yi: "I've been observing him for a long time. There are remnants of ash in his body… Moreover, he has a strange characteristic. I've been observing his behavior in the cafeteria for the past few days…"

"If I draw extraordinary power from his body, then I can ensure that I don't consume my own power…"

"This way, I can preserve my strength and reach the Arts Building in the best possible condition."

"So, he is the most suitable choice for me."

Lin Yi wanted to curse. Damn it, who are you calling a power bank?!

But he couldn't say a word. It didn't seem to be something he could decide. But what Old Mo said seemed like… he was going to take him to the Arts Building?

"What's going on here…?"

If he could return safely, he would be happy to go. After all, there aren't many opportunities to go to the Arts Building as a non-art student. You have to cherish it when you encounter one.

But if there was no return, he would definitely decline politely.

However, judging from Old Mo's tone, it seemed that he had a unique return route?

The boss listened to Old Mo's words and couldn't help but think. Old Mo did possess a characteristic of drawing extraordinary power from other contaminators.

Lin Yi was also silent. Of course, he knew that Old Mo had stubbornly guarded the cafeteria alone, bleeding until his blood ran dry, and then he started bleeding Night Walker blood. In the end, he used the "unyielding" posture to pull the enemy's health bar over and connect it to his own, and then he fought and replenished, finally waiting for the convenience store owner to return.

So now, Old Mo is planning to attach his mana bar to his own…?!

What is this, "Lending You My Mana Bar for a Fight"?

How did Old Mo know that his mana bar could be continuously replenished?

Speaking of which… the "super recovery power" he awakened during the boss's training in the gymnasium, is he going to hand it over to Old Mo for the first time?!

Old Mo continued: "I just need him to go to the Arts Building with me. After things are done there, I have a way to get him back."

The boss still protected Lin Yi, saying in a low voice: "There's no point in telling me these things. Besides, the ash in his body has been completely absorbed by him."

"Isn't that even better?" Old Mo almost laughed when he heard this, and his gaze towards Lin Yi became even more precious.

"…" The boss was silent for a moment, "But, Lin Yi is not an object."

Old Mo nodded and looked at Lin Yi: "I was also telling you just now. If you're willing, we can set off now. If you're not willing, I can also take you with me."

"I'll remind you, based on my judgment of you, even if you leave the gymnasium now, the probability of you returning to your dormitory safely is not very high. We might even meet in the Arts Building…"

"If we meet in that way, you'll regret not listening to my advice now."

When Lin Yi heard the first half of the sentence, he thought, damn it, what is this? Why does it have a strangely familiar taste, like Tang Sanzang's sentence—"Are you going to the Western Paradise with this monk, or is this monk sending you to the Western Paradise"?

But when he heard the second half of the sentence, his heart jumped uncontrollably a few times. What did this sentence mean?

What does it mean, "We might still meet in the Arts Building"?

Why does Old Mo look honest, but he has to say a riddle or two at critical moments?

Lin Yi couldn't help but take a breath of cold air—of course, he didn't know if it was being influenced by Tian Bufan's "desire for exploration." He really wanted to go to the Arts Building, and when he heard Old Mo say that he would guarantee his return, this desire became even stronger.

He always felt… from the first time he exchanged perspectives with Mao Feiyang, it seemed that something in the Arts Building was calling him.

That mysterious and strange road sign inserted at the spiral staircase, appeared in his mind again like a ghost—altar, observatory… those road sign wooden plaques that were painted over with red paint, haunted his mind like ghostly shadows.

That world tree-like artwork in the Arts Building hall, named "Living Towards Death" by the school, made him feel a kind of inexplicable throbbing…

And the overall image of the Arts Building, that semi-dilapidated version of the Vogelhoftz Castle-like building complex… even through dreams, it gave him many feelings that were difficult to describe easily. If he had the opportunity, he really wanted to take a look inside the Arts Building.

And what Old Mo said about "round trip" undoubtedly moved him like a plane ticket.

"I…" Lin Yi slowly began to speak.

The Boss interrupted, "Think carefully. If you don't want to go, no one can take you away from the gymnasium under my watch."

The Boss's unprecedented domineering tone made Old Mo frown slightly.

Li Huiyuan also tugged at Lin Yi's hand, her eyes full of worry, as if wanting Lin Yi to stay.

Lin Yi then looked at Old Mo and asked in a deep voice, "That… Old Mo, is that round trip you mentioned reliable?"

Upon hearing this, Old Mo's stiff face showed a creepy smile that was more ugly than crying, "Don't worry, after going there, even if I die, I will ensure your safe return."

Hearing Old Mo's guarantee, Lin Yi felt that there was something awkward about the sentence, but he nodded anyway, "Then let's go…"

Seeing that Lin Yi had made a decision, the Boss didn't try to persuade him any further. Everyone was an adult and had to be responsible for their choices.

"Old Mo," the Boss said.

Old Mo then looked at the Boss.

The Boss continued, "How long before you need to depart?"

"The sooner, the better."

"Since that's the case, and Lin Yi isn't in a hurry to return to the dormitory anyway, let me explain a few more things to him."

Seeing that the Boss had also relented, Old Mo naturally agreed and nodded.

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The Boss then turned to look at Lin Yi and said plainly, "Leaving the gymnasium, things will become quite complicated. At the very least, I won't be able to protect you in many places."

Lin Yi felt a warmth in his heart and nodded silently, continuing to listen to the Boss's instructions.

"Moreover, the gymnasium is different from other buildings. There are some things you can do without restraint in the gymnasium, but when you go to other places in the campus, you need to be more cautious."

"Regarding the content of the Physical Education Student Code… you should have already read it from Huihui. The physical copy I gave you can also be taken out to read when your mind is in chaos and you can't remember."

"Your identity positioning has become very subtle. Leaving aside the identity certificate, your characteristics are already infinitely close to a physical education student, so you can follow the Physical Education Student Code and ignore the Student Code at times you deem appropriate…"

"You must remember that all codes are established based on the same underlying logic… On top of this logic, the other codes are refined based on the different buildings and identity positioning."

"Therefore, for some people, the codes must be detailed enough to ensure they don't step on any landmines. However, the more it is for people like us, the less the codes are 'absolute' and the more they are 'relative'."

"When you truly understand the codes, you can simplify them, truly grasp the logic of the codes, and do some… things you might want to do in the future."

Lin Yi was a little dazed. How did the Boss's instructions suddenly rise several levels? He was a little confused for a moment.

"Alright," the Boss patted him on the shoulder. "Follow Old Mo closely. Although this guy is one of the most abnormal people on campus, he is also one of the most reliable."

Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully, "I understand… Thank you, Boss."

The Boss replied coldly, "It's good that you know. Don't forget the things I taught you."

Lin Yi nodded.

"Since that's the case, let's go then," Old Mo looked at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi then walked out from behind the Boss and left the gymnasium.

At this moment, the Boss glanced at the dark and gloomy sky outside.

"Old Mo…"

"Hmm?"

"Do you need to take a lamp?"

"嚓…"

Old Mo paused for a moment.

"No need, the Gray Mist has arrived. You need it more than I do."

"I have Lin Yi, and that's enough."

After saying that, he turned around calmly and walked out of the gymnasium.

Looking at Old Mo's back, the corners of Lin Yi's mouth twitched fiercely. He thought to himself, Old Mo's gaze towards me doesn't look like he's looking at an ordinary power bank, but more like a divine weapon…

Moreover, he also didn't know why, but he always felt that the scene of Old Mo taking him away had a sense of Guan Yu thanking Cao Cao for gifting him Red Hare…

Could it be that I am the legendary… Red Hare among men?!

…

May 9, 2023, 20:33, Gymnasium Area.

The campus roads after the rainstorm were shrouded in a layer of mist. The mist lingered in the air, quietly spreading, blurring the boundaries of the cobblestone roads, and also blurring the boundaries between the orange glow of the lampposts and the darkness.

The wet road surface reflected faint light, and small puddles formed by raindrops were faintly visible in the mist, like a broken mirror. Lin Yi silently followed behind Old Mo, advancing unhurriedly. In the air, only the slight "patta" sound of the soles of their shoes contacting the road surface remained.

Under the light and darkness of the lampposts, the flowing mist seemed to be depicted in a particularly clear way in another form. The darkness seemed to be layered out, making the distant green belt look like some twisted figures.

Lin Yi could judge that these were not night-walking species, and there were not even any night-walking species following them. He didn't know if it was because Old Mo's deterrence was greater.

The wisps of mist were wrapped around the tree trunks, as if nature had put a white cloak on the trees. There were some vague outlines in front of him, but in the mist, it was impossible to tell whether it was a mountain or a continuous complex of other buildings.

Those dark shadows seemed to be giant beasts growing out of the clouds. Only the general shape could be seen, as well as some faint light that was indistinguishable from streetlights or other lights.

At this time, there were no experience students to be seen on the cobblestone road. Those experience students who should have left had already left, and those who should not have left were left in the gymnasium. Now, this road was deserted, and even the light had a creepy filter.

Old Mo had closed his mouth after leaving the gymnasium, silently like a mute.

Seeing that Old Mo was not speaking, Lin Yi did not open his mouth either. Although he had a lot of information he wanted to get from Old Mo, he and Old Mo were not that familiar after all. Opening his mouth rashly would give people the feeling that a power bank had become a精, which would be a bit abrupt.

So, he was like a student walking on the way home, looking at the back of the girl he secretly loved, hesitant and wondering whether to find a topic to break the ice.