"Alright.
I'll let you know as soon as I can.
Let me confirm with you one last time that the two of you represent the Four Divine Monarchs in agreeing to the open war? "
"Yes, we agree," Zeus and Neptune said at the same time.
"Thank you."
Piao Hong was DreamNet's Guardian, as well as a Priest. She bowed to Zeus and Neptune.
"Since you've agreed, then we'll start the publicity immediately.
All the planning had been completed.
We will introduce you to each and every one of you. At the same time, spread the news of this battle to every corner of the three Major League Leagues. "
"Okay." Since they had agreed, Lan Jue and Huali would not hesitate anymore.
"The Fantascia Genetica will appear at DreamNet's shipping address tomorrow morning.
Please check and accept.
To thank you for your support of DreamNet, and to thank you for protecting humanity, we've given you two of the potions, "Piao Hong said.
"Okay." Lan Jue didn't stand on ceremony.
No one would dislike this kind of thing.
The true value of the Fantasy-Grade Genetic Medicine wasn't much lower than an S-rank energy gem.
Even in the Western League, they could only produce a dozen servings a year.
It was something that could not be mass-produced.
Evening came.
Lan Jue was wearing a pure white tracksuit. She pedaled her bicycle and waited at the corner of the National Eastern University.
When Zhou Qianlin appeared in her school uniform, Li Cha was nowhere to be seen. It was as if he had really given up.
"Let's go." Zhou Qianlin came in front of Lan Jue and whispered.
"Okay." After she sat on the back seat, Lan Jue pedaled the bicycle.
Bringing her along, he glided forward.
"Zhou Qianlin," Lan Jue said.
"Huh?" Zhou Qianlin looked at him in confusion.
Lan Jue: "In two days.
The academy might organize an outing for the teachers.
I may be away for a few days.
I'll have someone else pick you up.
And protect you.
Can I?
I'll make up for the time I owe in the future. Please calculate it clearly. "
"No need." Zhou Qianlin shook her head. "Go ahead.
This is a normal activity of the academy, there is no need to deduct your time.
You don't have to find someone else to protect me. I can ask Tang Mi to send me off for a few days. "
"Oh." Lan Jue didn't insist and just agreed.
The bicycle moved forward, leaving a long shadow behind it.
"Are you still going to the nursing home today?"
"Damn it."
"Then I'll go with you," Lan Jue said.
"Are we going together?" Zhou Qianlin was a little confused.
Lan Jue: "It's a good place to cleanse the soul.
Doing good deeds is not necessarily for others, but also for oneself. Isn't looking at the smiles of those who have been helped the best cleansing of one's soul? "
"Alright." Qianlin's beautiful face broke into a smile she hadn't seen in a long time.
Grace Hospital.
"Hey, it's that young man again with Qian Lin. He's not bad.
What's his name again? "
"Hello, Grandma. I'm Lan Jue."
"Oh, oh, Lan Jue. That's a nice name."
Time always passed quickly in the nursing home.
By the time they were done, it was already dark outside.
"Wait for me.
I'll go check on Grandma Bess, "Zhou Qianlin said to Lan Jue as she put down the sleeves she had rolled up earlier.
"It's fine. I'll go with you," Lan Jue said casually.
Zhou Qianlin said, "Don't talk later. Grandma Bess likes it quiet."
"Okay," Lan Jue agreed.
The two walked up the stairs side by side. Under Zhou Qianlin's lead, they arrived at the last room at the end of the corridor.
At this time, the sky outside was already dark.
The corridor was a little dim.
Lan Jue put her hands in her trouser pockets. She was slightly behind Zhou Qianlin as she followed.
She had long black hair and a slender body, but she had a kind heart that made people feel warm at any time.
She was a good girl, but she had hurt her.
A strong sense of guilt once again filled his chest.
Lan Jue told herself that she had to keep her promise, no matter what.
Qianlin walked in front, listening to the steady footsteps behind her. In her heart she felt as though she were leaning against a towering mountain. A deep sense of security enveloped her. Suddenly, she felt that if they continued down this staircase, it wouldn't be so bad.
Unfortunately, there was an end to the corridor.
She knocked lightly on the door. A hoarse but pleasant voice came from inside. "Come in."
Zhou Qianlin carefully pushed the door open and entered the room.
Lan Jue trailed behind her as they entered.
The room was darker than the corridor. There was a wardrobe, a bed, and a desk. The dim light on the desk was the only source of light in the room.
An old woman sat in the chair next to the desk. Her white hair was as white as snow, but it was neatly combed.
Compared to most of the more casual old people, this old woman seemed to be very strict with herself.
She was very thin, but she wore a dark pink suit made of high-quality fabric. She looked out the window, her clear eyes seeming to see through the vicissitudes of the world.
She didn't look at Zhou Qianlin and Lan Jue at the door. She maintained her posture.
Zhou Qianlin slowed down and tried not to make any noise. She walked over to the old woman, picked up the cup on the table, and walked back to the door. She said to Lan Jue in a low voice, "I'm going to get Granny Bess a cup of hot water.
Don't disturb her.
I'll be back in a while.
Granny Bess needs to change her clothes every day. I've already washed them.
Just wait for me here. I'll go collect the dry clothes. "
"Mm," Lan Jue replied softly.
Zhou Qianlin left to collect the water. Lan Jue looked curiously at the meticulously dressed old woman sitting there.
He didn't know why, but he felt there was something special about her.
She didn't have any energy fluctuations, but she gave off a sense of cleanliness. It was a purity that came from the inside out.
From where Lan Jue was standing, he could only see the side of the woman's face, and her eyes as well.
But when he looked into her eyes, he felt as if his heart had been touched.
It was a strange feeling.
Back when Lan Jue had first met the Keeper on Skyfire Avenue, he'd felt something similar.
But the Keeper wasn't clean. He was profound.
Although the old woman in front of him gave him a different feeling, he could sense that she wasn't ordinary.
Grace Hospital actually had such a person in it?
Just then, the old woman slowly turned her head to look at Lan Jue.
Lan Jue had been looking at her the whole time, and hurriedly nodded in greeting.
The old woman didn't speak, but her clear eyes seemed to brighten. She gestured for Lan Jue to keep quiet.
Lan Jue seemed to understand something, and nodded again.
The old woman's eyes seemed to have become a lot more serene. She turned around again and looked out the window. Her slightly hunched back moved a little. She raised a pair of withered hands and stroked her white hair that was not scattered in the slightest.
Zhou Qianlin returned quickly. She set down the glass of water for the old woman, and brought back the clothes to dry. She folded them and placed them in the cabinet.
"Granny Bess, the clothes are all washed and in the cabinet. You should rest early.
Don't forget to eat.
I heard from the other grandfathers and grandmothers that you often don't eat.
That won't do.
You won't get any nutrition if you don't eat. You're already so thin.
If you need anything, just let me know. "
Just as Zhou Qianlin thought Granny Bess wouldn't respond, as usual, the old woman suddenly turned her head to look in Lan Jue's direction. Her aquiline nose twitched.
"Bring me a bottle of red wine.
You smell like Burgundy. "
Surprise flashed across Lan Jue's eyes. It'd been days since he'd had a drink of red wine. How was it that this old woman could smell burgundy on him?
This was really strange!
Burgundy was the most important wine region in ancient France. The Romanee-Conti he'd had at the Wine Master's had been the king of Burgundy.
"Alright," Lan Jue agreed without hesitation.
Although he didn't feel anything from this old woman, it was precisely because of this that he found her unfathomable.
They left Grace Nursing Home.
Lan Jue rode slowly down the street with Zhou Qianlin.
"You're not allowed to bring wine to Granny Bess.
She's so old, how can she drink? "Zhou Qianlin said from the back seat.
Lan Jue shook her head.
"No, this Granny Bess isn't an ordinary person.
Can't you feel something different about her? "
Qianlin paused. "Granny Bess likes to be quiet and clean. She doesn't interact much with the other grandfathers and grandmothers, but she always keeps herself neat and tidy. Every time I come here, I see her sitting by the window, looking out.
I don't know what she's thinking.
But every time I see her, I feel very calm. No matter what I'm unhappy about, I'll calm down.
Granny Bess hasn't been in the nursing home for long, so I don't feel anything else. "
Lan Jue said, "That's good.
It doesn't matter if she's an ordinary person or not, she doesn't seem to care about anything in the world.
I'll bring her a bottle of red wine next time.
She's such a neat freak, so she should have a lot of self-control. "
After sending Zhou Qianlin to Tianshan, Lan Jue returned to Skyfire Avenue.
He had classes the next day, so he picked out a few pieces of jewelry in the shop before returning to his place.
After dinner.
Lan Jue sat cross-legged on the bed, with Huali sitting behind him.
The whole room seemed to be filled with a faint halo of water, a soft, pale blue that was full of warmth and softness.
A faint blue halo constantly flowed out of Huali and into Lan Jue's body.
The second was even more.
(To be continued …)