131 Mystery of the End Times
In the afternoon, past three o'clock, Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi had been practicing tirelessly, without eating or drinking, and they had made some initial progress.
Cong Xia repeatedly worked on improving the mutant cotton based on the blueprints provided by Zhuang Yao. After Deng Xiao's transformation, the issue of insufficient clothing coverage became prominent, especially during winter when low temperatures posed a significant threat to him. Both Zhuang Yao and Cong Xia hoped that this cotton could serve as a type of soft armor for them. At the very least, it should be able to withstand ordinary bullets after being modified with energy.
After more than twenty failed attempts, Cong Xia felt exhausted. However, the efforts of the past half-day were not in vain. His fine control over energy had become increasingly precise. When healing others, energy wastage was reduced by 40%. He believed that with a few more attempts, they should be able to achieve the desired effect with this cotton.
At this moment, Cong Xia's cell phone rang.
At first, he didn't react quickly. Although Zhuang Yao had given each of them a phone, he also instructed them not to use it unless it was an emergency. When Cong Xia realized the ringing was coming from his clothes, he quickly took out the phone. Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi were beside him, both looking at him with surprise.
Cong Xia frowned and said, "Could it be Xiao Deng?" He pressed the answer button. "Hello?" Somehow, he felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. Back in high school, when he first owned a cell phone, he had never felt this thrilled.
"Is this Cong Xia?" A melodious and elegant male voice came from the other end of the line.
Cong Xia was taken aback. "Lord, Lord Yao?" This voice seemed to belong to Yao Qianjiang...
"You remember correctly, indeed."
Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi exchanged a glance, both with a hint of doubt in their eyes.
"Of course, I haven't forgotten the Prefecture Lord's voice. However, how did you get my number?"
"In Beijing, the number of people using cellphones is less than a hundred; it's easy to find out."
"Oh, I see. Is there something the Lord wants to talk to me about? Is the wound giving you trouble again?"
"No, I'm fine now. I just wanted to ask if you'll come to the banquet."
"At the moment, it's not confirmed, but unless something unexpected happens, I should be there."
Yao Qianjiang chuckled softly. "You're quite cautious. I don't know what someone taught you after you arrived in Beijing, but you don't have to be afraid of me. I won't do anything to you."
Cong Xia forced a smile. "I only hold deep respect for the Lord."
"I'm looking forward to your presence. Last time, my emotions were unstable, and I didn't properly thank you. I'm also eager to meet your companions."
"No need to be so polite, Prefecture Lord."
"Cong Xia, see you the day after tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Cong Xia shrugged at Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi. "It wasn't anything important; he just asked if I'll attend the banquet the day after tomorrow."
Zhuang Yao chuckled. "It seems like he can't forget about you. Well, no wonder, your abilities are something everyone desires."
Cong Xia replied, "Originally, we were planning to go, but after this call, I'm a bit worried that there might be some ulterior motive behind this banquet. Jiujian Prefecture has a history of kidnappings."
Cheng Tianbi reassured, "Don't worry, even if he has some hidden agenda, he won't make a move at the banquet." Somehow, Yao Qianjiang's inexplicable phone call had made him uneasy.
At this moment, the internal line phone in the lab rang, and Zhuang Yao answered, "Hello? Mm." He furrowed his brows. "Alright."
"What's wrong?"
Zhuang Yao pursed his lips. "Xiao Wang called. He said Liu Fengyu brought a team and wants to make clothes for us. We have to go now."
Cong Xia smiled. "Xiao Tang must be exhausted by now. Let's head over."
The three of them left the lab and waited for a while until Xiao Wang arrived with the electric car. "Mr. Liu is waiting with his team in the guest room at the outer area."
They got in the car, and Xiao Wang drove them to the outer area.
Upon entering the room, Deng Xiao was already there. Several other people were also present, including the owner of the pet grooming salon, the butterfly-type mutant, Aqing.
As soon as Liu Fengyu saw them, he excitedly said, "Take a look at our Hero Tang! Isn't he handsome?"
Tang Yanqiu was dressed in a casual, off-white outfit. With his tall and well-proportioned figure, the meticulously tailored clothes seemed to be made specifically for him. Coupled with his extraordinarily handsome face, Tang Yanqiu looked absolutely dazzling.
However, Tang Yanqiu himself felt quite uncomfortable and kept his head down, his ears turning slightly red, seemingly unable to bear his current appearance.
Deng Xiao slapped the table. "He's stunning! Liu Ge, you really know how to choose clothes. But mainly, it's because our Brother Tang is naturally handsome with a great physique."
Tang Yanqiu whispered, "Can I change out of this?"
Liu Fengyu replied, "No, you'll be wearing this. I'm asking a 24-year-old young man to try a different color for himself. There are other colors in the world besides black."
Tang Yanqiu sighed.
Liu Fengyu pinched his chin and lifted his face. "Is it really that uncomfortable to change your clothes?"
Tang Yanqiu stiffly said, "A man shouldn't waste time on appearance."
"You must be from a different era; just been unearthed, huh?" Liu Fengyu adjusted his collar and looked at him with satisfaction. "It looks good like this."
Aqing approached with a cheerful smile. "Hey handsome, there's nothing wrong with men dressing up a bit. When you feel comfortable, others will find it pleasing too."
"Aqing, what are you doing here?" Xiao Wang said in surprise.
Aqing said, "Do you know what I used to do before?"
"Huh? What did you do?"
"I used to be a stylist for people, not pets," Aqing proudly declared.
"Can't tell at all."
"What's there to not see? All these people were my former friends. Let me handle the outfits and styles for your banquet. We'll cut your hair today, then take measurements, and the day after tomorrow, we'll bring the clothes and style your hair."
Cong Xia pointed to a large row of shopping bags piled in the corner of the wall. "Liu Ge, did you buy all these?"
Liu Fengyu excitedly said, "Yes, even though the clothes are all from previous seasons, they are still good, and the variety is quite comprehensive. I spent just over three thousand today. If I had bought this much before, there would be two more zeros at the end." He handed one of the bags to Cong Xia and said, "Here, Xia, this one is for you."
"Oh?" Cong Xia smiled. "What did Liu Ge buy for me?" He took out the contents of the bag as he spoke.
Liu Fengyu looked at him with a mischievous grin.
As Cong Xia pulled out the clothes from the bag, he immediately sensed that something was off. Bright red... lace...?! He quickly stuffed the clothes back into the bag and stared at Liu Fengyu with wide eyes.
Liu Fengyu blew a kiss at him and said, "Take another look when you go back, no need to thank me." He picked up a large shopping bag and handed it to Cheng Tianbi. "Here, yours."
Cheng Tianbi lowered his head and looked inside the bag. There were many packages, and the weight was not light. "What's inside this?"
Liu Fengyu gave a suggestive smile. "All good stuff."
He bought various things for everyone, a diverse range of items. Experiencing the joy of shopping again seemed like a heavenly pleasure for him.
The people Aqing brought started to trim their hair. Previously, except for Liu Fengyu, Cong Xia had been the one cutting everyone's hair. Although it wasn't ugly, the results were not very uniform.
After the haircuts, they took measurements for each person. Although almost all industrial production had stopped except for military projects, there were still countless remnants of processed goods from the civilized era. Items like fabrics and raw materials, as long as they were well-preserved, would last a long time. However, these luxury items beyond basic necessities had become inaccessible to ordinary people.
After Aqing left, Cong Xia asked, "How is Abu doing these days?"
"Eating well and sleeping well. It seems to have gained a bit of weight, and its fur has grown quite a lot."
Zhuang Yao said, "Let's go see it."
They all walked towards where Abu usually stayed.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Abu ran over. As Deng Xiao had said, its fur had grown longer, almost covering its skin. At this rate of growth, it would look much better in a few more days. Abu seemed to realize this as well, no longer hiding in its nest but running around in the yard.
After playing with Abu for a while, they all sat on its back to rest.
Liu Fengyu smiled mysteriously. "I've also prepared a gift for Abu. Let it take us to the banquet the day after tomorrow."
"Great, with Abu sitting there, it'll be comfortable and majestic."
Zhuang Yao stroked Abu's head. "Abu, will you go?"
Abu "meowed" and swiped its tail across the waists of the people around.
Zhuang Yao said, "It says it's going. We'll let Abu bring back the leftover fish for us."
Liu Fengyu clicked his tongue. "Eating and bringing back leftovers. Can't you be more presentable? Aren't you afraid of people laughing at you?"
Deng Xiao said nonchalantly, "Let them laugh if they want. What matters is what's inside our stomachs."
Tang Yanqiu said, "Let's talk about something serious. Today, we went to the market and saw quite a few interesting things."
"Oh, like what?"
"Most of the businesses in the city center are operated by the four major factions, especially Jiujian Prefecture and Fenglan Society, which control most businesses related to food. There are also many energy recovery stations, similar to banks, where anyone can sell the energy they've obtained."
"But I thought regular people couldn't get the energy suction cups."
"That's correct. So the people who sell energy at the recovery stations are those with the suction cups. We inquired and found that those who directly sell energy at these stations are part of several industrial chains below."
"Tell me more about it."
"Currently, most of the energy stored in the energy repository comes from the bodies of mutated animals and plants. There is some human energy too, but since mutated humans are challenging to kill, they account for a smaller portion. Most of the mutated plants are non-aggressive, but they have very little energy. Besides, it's difficult to obtain their energy because killing them is tough. For example, a herbaceous plant that grows tens of meters tall has roots that go deep into the ground, making it more labor-intensive than capturing a cow. As for the aggressive plant types, the benefits do not outweigh the effort. Therefore, to absorb plant energy, one can only rely on quantity accumulation. This task may be laborious with little return, but it's the job most people do because it's safe, and regular people can do it. So, most ordinary people in the city go outside every day to bring back large quantities of plants, and an adult's daily income is only about one or two yuan. The primary way of obtaining energy is still hunting mutated animals. This has led to the development of various industries. For example, those who search for prey are mainly animal-type mutants or scent-type mutants. When they find the prey, they get 15% of the profits, while those responsible for hunting get 30%. Those who handle transportation get 5%, and the remaining 50% and the animal corpses belong to the people with energy suction cups."
Cong Xia sighed, "It's really a lucrative business."
Liu Fengyu added, "Indeed, it's highly profitable. If they don't have energy suction cups, the animals they hunt would only be used for food, which is far less valuable than absorbing energy. So, those with energy suction cups not only get half of the profits without doing anything, but they can also sell the animal corpses for extra profit. All the energy suction cups are controlled by the mutated organizations, with the four major factions taking 50% of the profits. Other small factions take less, like 40%, but they have no guarantees. Sometimes, they encounter unscrupulous factions that take the energy without paying. Thus, the economic lifeline is still in the hands of these major factions, especially Jiujian Prefecture and Fenglan Society."
Zhuang Yao added, "The ones that are most skilled at amassing wealth are actually the military and the scientific institute. After the scientific institute recycles energy containers, they process them into a liquid that can be directly injected into mutants, doubling its price, and then resell it to these major factions. In short, the people at the bottom are the most exploited. However, it's reasonable too. The military and scientific institute have to support over one million people in Beijing, provide food rations every day, maintain water supply every two days for one hour, prepare warm clothing in winter, and allocate funds for various research projects to revive the manufacturing industry and create more job opportunities. In essence, they are building a new country, and money is required for everything. Ordinary people who can't contribute are only eligible for minimal relief rations, and this situation won't change for several years."
Cong Xia said, "Last time, Commander Cao gave us quite a bit of money, but we're spending it quickly. We'll have to sell some energy for money after a while."
Zhuang Yao suggested, "Let me handle the finances. All mutant organizations realize the importance of economic power, and we must establish our own industries. After we return from Xi'an, let's develop some business projects, preferably related to agriculture and manufacturing, which can also provide convenience for ourselves."
Liu Fengyu chimed in, "I studied finance in college; maybe I should handle it."
Everyone stared at him.
"What? You don't trust me?"
Cong Xia shook his head, "Liu Ge, with your spending habits, how can you be qualified to manage finances?"
"Hmph, only those who can spend can earn. Let me tell you, in the past, if I didn't get a few million from a dinner like this, I wouldn't even bother coming."
Zhuang Yao sarcastically remarked, "Unfortunately, you can't exchange energy with your looks anymore."
"What do you mean? I have both inner and outer qualities..."
They chatted and teased each other, and unknowingly, the moon climbed up the dark blue sky. They only had one day left before the banquet in Jiujian Prefecture.
131 Mystery of the End Times
In the afternoon, past three o'clock, Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi had been practicing tirelessly, without eating or drinking, and they had made some initial progress.
Cong Xia repeatedly worked on improving the mutant cotton based on the blueprints provided by Zhuang Yao. After Deng Xiao's transformation, the issue of insufficient clothing coverage became prominent, especially during winter when low temperatures posed a significant threat to him. Both Zhuang Yao and Cong Xia hoped that this cotton could serve as a type of soft armor for them. At the very least, it should be able to withstand ordinary bullets after being modified with energy.
After more than twenty failed attempts, Cong Xia felt exhausted. However, the efforts of the past half-day were not in vain. His fine control over energy had become increasingly precise. When healing others, energy wastage was reduced by 40%. He believed that with a few more attempts, they should be able to achieve the desired effect with this cotton.
At this moment, Cong Xia's cell phone rang.
At first, he didn't react quickly. Although Zhuang Yao had given each of them a phone, he also instructed them not to use it unless it was an emergency. When Cong Xia realized the ringing was coming from his clothes, he quickly took out the phone. Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi were beside him, both looking at him with surprise.
Cong Xia frowned and said, "Could it be Xiao Deng?" He pressed the answer button. "Hello?" Somehow, he felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement. Back in high school, when he first owned a cell phone, he had never felt this thrilled.
"Is this Cong Xia?" A melodious and elegant male voice came from the other end of the line.
Cong Xia was taken aback. "Lord, Lord Yao?" This voice seemed to belong to Yao Qianjiang...
"You remember correctly, indeed."
Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi exchanged a glance, both with a hint of doubt in their eyes.
"Of course, I haven't forgotten the Prefecture Lord's voice. However, how did you get my number?"
"In Beijing, the number of people using cellphones is less than a hundred; it's easy to find out."
"Oh, I see. Is there something the Lord wants to talk to me about? Is the wound giving you trouble again?"
"No, I'm fine now. I just wanted to ask if you'll come to the banquet."
"At the moment, it's not confirmed, but unless something unexpected happens, I should be there."
Yao Qianjiang chuckled softly. "You're quite cautious. I don't know what someone taught you after you arrived in Beijing, but you don't have to be afraid of me. I won't do anything to you."
Cong Xia forced a smile. "I only hold deep respect for the Lord."
"I'm looking forward to your presence. Last time, my emotions were unstable, and I didn't properly thank you. I'm also eager to meet your companions."
"No need to be so polite, Prefecture Lord."
"Cong Xia, see you the day after tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Cong Xia shrugged at Zhuang Yao and Cheng Tianbi. "It wasn't anything important; he just asked if I'll attend the banquet the day after tomorrow."
Zhuang Yao chuckled. "It seems like he can't forget about you. Well, no wonder, your abilities are something everyone desires."
Cong Xia replied, "Originally, we were planning to go, but after this call, I'm a bit worried that there might be some ulterior motive behind this banquet. Jiujian Prefecture has a history of kidnappings."
Cheng Tianbi reassured, "Don't worry, even if he has some hidden agenda, he won't make a move at the banquet." Somehow, Yao Qianjiang's inexplicable phone call had made him uneasy.
At this moment, the internal line phone in the lab rang, and Zhuang Yao answered, "Hello? Mm." He furrowed his brows. "Alright."
"What's wrong?"
Zhuang Yao pursed his lips. "Xiao Wang called. He said Liu Fengyu brought a team and wants to make clothes for us. We have to go now."
Cong Xia smiled. "Xiao Tang must be exhausted by now. Let's head over."
The three of them left the lab and waited for a while until Xiao Wang arrived with the electric car. "Mr. Liu is waiting with his team in the guest room at the outer area."
They got in the car, and Xiao Wang drove them to the outer area.
Upon entering the room, Deng Xiao was already there. Several other people were also present, including the owner of the pet grooming salon, the butterfly-type mutant, Aqing.
As soon as Liu Fengyu saw them, he excitedly said, "Take a look at our Hero Tang! Isn't he handsome?"
Tang Yanqiu was dressed in a casual, off-white outfit. With his tall and well-proportioned figure, the meticulously tailored clothes seemed to be made specifically for him. Coupled with his extraordinarily handsome face, Tang Yanqiu looked absolutely dazzling.
However, Tang Yanqiu himself felt quite uncomfortable and kept his head down, his ears turning slightly red, seemingly unable to bear his current appearance.
Deng Xiao slapped the table. "He's stunning! Liu Ge, you really know how to choose clothes. But mainly, it's because our Brother Tang is naturally handsome with a great physique."
Tang Yanqiu whispered, "Can I change out of this?"
Liu Fengyu replied, "No, you'll be wearing this. I'm asking a 24-year-old young man to try a different color for himself. There are other colors in the world besides black."
Tang Yanqiu sighed.
Liu Fengyu pinched his chin and lifted his face. "Is it really that uncomfortable to change your clothes?"
Tang Yanqiu stiffly said, "A man shouldn't waste time on appearance."
"You must be from a different era; just been unearthed, huh?" Liu Fengyu adjusted his collar and looked at him with satisfaction. "It looks good like this."
Aqing approached with a cheerful smile. "Hey handsome, there's nothing wrong with men dressing up a bit. When you feel comfortable, others will find it pleasing too."
"Aqing, what are you doing here?" Xiao Wang said in surprise.
Aqing said, "Do you know what I used to do before?"
"Huh? What did you do?"
"I used to be a stylist for people, not pets," Aqing proudly declared.
"Can't tell at all."
"What's there to not see? All these people were my former friends. Let me handle the outfits and styles for your banquet. We'll cut your hair today, then take measurements, and the day after tomorrow, we'll bring the clothes and style your hair."
Cong Xia pointed to a large row of shopping bags piled in the corner of the wall. "Liu Ge, did you buy all these?"
Liu Fengyu excitedly said, "Yes, even though the clothes are all from previous seasons, they are still good, and the variety is quite comprehensive. I spent just over three thousand today. If I had bought this much before, there would be two more zeros at the end." He handed one of the bags to Cong Xia and said, "Here, Xia, this one is for you."
"Oh?" Cong Xia smiled. "What did Liu Ge buy for me?" He took out the contents of the bag as he spoke.
Liu Fengyu looked at him with a mischievous grin.
As Cong Xia pulled out the clothes from the bag, he immediately sensed that something was off. Bright red... lace...?! He quickly stuffed the clothes back into the bag and stared at Liu Fengyu with wide eyes.
Liu Fengyu blew a kiss at him and said, "Take another look when you go back, no need to thank me." He picked up a large shopping bag and handed it to Cheng Tianbi. "Here, yours."
Cheng Tianbi lowered his head and looked inside the bag. There were many packages, and the weight was not light. "What's inside this?"
Liu Fengyu gave a suggestive smile. "All good stuff."
He bought various things for everyone, a diverse range of items. Experiencing the joy of shopping again seemed like a heavenly pleasure for him.
The people Aqing brought started to trim their hair. Previously, except for Liu Fengyu, Cong Xia had been the one cutting everyone's hair. Although it wasn't ugly, the results were not very uniform.
After the haircuts, they took measurements for each person. Although almost all industrial production had stopped except for military projects, there were still countless remnants of processed goods from the civilized era. Items like fabrics and raw materials, as long as they were well-preserved, would last a long time. However, these luxury items beyond basic necessities had become inaccessible to ordinary people.
After Aqing left, Cong Xia asked, "How is Abu doing these days?"
"Eating well and sleeping well. It seems to have gained a bit of weight, and its fur has grown quite a lot."
Zhuang Yao said, "Let's go see it."
They all walked towards where Abu usually stayed.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Abu ran over. As Deng Xiao had said, its fur had grown longer, almost covering its skin. At this rate of growth, it would look much better in a few more days. Abu seemed to realize this as well, no longer hiding in its nest but running around in the yard.
After playing with Abu for a while, they all sat on its back to rest.
Liu Fengyu smiled mysteriously. "I've also prepared a gift for Abu. Let it take us to the banquet the day after tomorrow."
"Great, with Abu sitting there, it'll be comfortable and majestic."
Zhuang Yao stroked Abu's head. "Abu, will you go?"
Abu "meowed" and swiped its tail across the waists of the people around.
Zhuang Yao said, "It says it's going. We'll let Abu bring back the leftover fish for us."
Liu Fengyu clicked his tongue. "Eating and bringing back leftovers. Can't you be more presentable? Aren't you afraid of people laughing at you?"
Deng Xiao said nonchalantly, "Let them laugh if they want. What matters is what's inside our stomachs."
Tang Yanqiu said, "Let's talk about something serious. Today, we went to the market and saw quite a few interesting things."
"Oh, like what?"
"Most of the businesses in the city center are operated by the four major factions, especially Jiujian Prefecture and Fenglan Society, which control most businesses related to food. There are also many energy recovery stations, similar to banks, where anyone can sell the energy they've obtained."
"But I thought regular people couldn't get the energy suction cups."
"That's correct. So the people who sell energy at the recovery stations are those with the suction cups. We inquired and found that those who directly sell energy at these stations are part of several industrial chains below."
"Tell me more about it."
"Currently, most of the energy stored in the energy repository comes from the bodies of mutated animals and plants. There is some human energy too, but since mutated humans are challenging to kill, they account for a smaller portion. Most of the mutated plants are non-aggressive, but they have very little energy. Besides, it's difficult to obtain their energy because killing them is tough. For example, a herbaceous plant that grows tens of meters tall has roots that go deep into the ground, making it more labor-intensive than capturing a cow. As for the aggressive plant types, the benefits do not outweigh the effort. Therefore, to absorb plant energy, one can only rely on quantity accumulation. This task may be laborious with little return, but it's the job most people do because it's safe, and regular people can do it. So, most ordinary people in the city go outside every day to bring back large quantities of plants, and an adult's daily income is only about one or two yuan. The primary way of obtaining energy is still hunting mutated animals. This has led to the development of various industries. For example, those who search for prey are mainly animal-type mutants or scent-type mutants. When they find the prey, they get 15% of the profits, while those responsible for hunting get 30%. Those who handle transportation get 5%, and the remaining 50% and the animal corpses belong to the people with energy suction cups."
Cong Xia sighed, "It's really a lucrative business."
Liu Fengyu added, "Indeed, it's highly profitable. If they don't have energy suction cups, the animals they hunt would only be used for food, which is far less valuable than absorbing energy. So, those with energy suction cups not only get half of the profits without doing anything, but they can also sell the animal corpses for extra profit. All the energy suction cups are controlled by the mutated organizations, with the four major factions taking 50% of the profits. Other small factions take less, like 40%, but they have no guarantees. Sometimes, they encounter unscrupulous factions that take the energy without paying. Thus, the economic lifeline is still in the hands of these major factions, especially Jiujian Prefecture and Fenglan Society."
Zhuang Yao added, "The ones that are most skilled at amassing wealth are actually the military and the scientific institute. After the scientific institute recycles energy containers, they process them into a liquid that can be directly injected into mutants, doubling its price, and then resell it to these major factions. In short, the people at the bottom are the most exploited. However, it's reasonable too. The military and scientific institute have to support over one million people in Beijing, provide food rations every day, maintain water supply every two days for one hour, prepare warm clothing in winter, and allocate funds for various research projects to revive the manufacturing industry and create more job opportunities. In essence, they are building a new country, and money is required for everything. Ordinary people who can't contribute are only eligible for minimal relief rations, and this situation won't change for several years."
Cong Xia said, "Last time, Commander Cao gave us quite a bit of money, but we're spending it quickly. We'll have to sell some energy for money after a while."
Zhuang Yao suggested, "Let me handle the finances. All mutant organizations realize the importance of economic power, and we must establish our own industries. After we return from Xi'an, let's develop some business projects, preferably related to agriculture and manufacturing, which can also provide convenience for ourselves."
Liu Fengyu chimed in, "I studied finance in college; maybe I should handle it."
Everyone stared at him.
"What? You don't trust me?"
Cong Xia shook his head, "Liu Ge, with your spending habits, how can you be qualified to manage finances?"
"Hmph, only those who can spend can earn. Let me tell you, in the past, if I didn't get a few million from a dinner like this, I wouldn't even bother coming."
Zhuang Yao sarcastically remarked, "Unfortunately, you can't exchange energy with your looks anymore."
"What do you mean? I have both inner and outer qualities..."
They chatted and teased each other, and unknowingly, the moon climbed up the dark blue sky. They only had one day left before the banquet in Jiujian Prefecture.
