Chapter 111 Chapter 111: The Beginning of Life
Chapter 111: The Beginning of Life
As the city lights began to glow, by the time the three of them left the Guard Bureau, it was already nearly nine o'clock in the evening.
"Your car is quite nice, where did you buy it?"
Hoshiguma happened to be getting off work at this time, so she came out with them and happened to notice the imposing large vehicle nearby, which immediately made her click her tongue in admiration.
Of course, she was just asking; even disregarding performance, just its appearance alone looked like something she couldn't afford.
"This probably isn't for sale; the boss made it himself. Goodbye, Officer Hoshiguma."
W left behind a statement that stunned Hoshiguma, then drove off into the distance with the other two.
"Made... himself? What does that mean?"
Could he really have made it by hand?! She found it hard to comprehend.
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Several more days later,
Rhodes Island had already left port three days prior, and W had also left with her group of mercenaries. Kevin wasn't interested in what they were going to do or what they were going to accomplish.
As for what he needed to do...
"Actually, a lot of things are available in Gouwu."
Kevin was carrying large and small bags filled with so-called "Lungmen specialties."
"But, for some things, wouldn't buying them locally be more authentic?"
Pozëmka frowned thoughtfully.
"At least in my view, these things don't have any essential difference... Never mind, as long as you're happy."
"Kevin, you'll make me become spoiled like this."
Fiammetta complained, but there was a smile on her face. Where could one find someone who doted on her like this?
"Heh, it's fine. Life doesn't need that much hardship; things are good as they are now."
A faint smile appeared on his face. Then, under Fiammetta's delighted gaze, he lifted the packages he was carrying and gestured:
"Let's go. There's still two-thirds of this street left. You don't want to leave Gouwu before finishing it, do you?"
"Alright! We must conquer it today! Together!"
Pozëmka regained her vigor, took the shopping bag from Kevin's left hand, and claimed that spot.
"Together."
Their figures disappeared into the bustling crowd of the commercial street.
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A low-key vehicle drove into Gouwu.
This was also Fiammetta's suggestion. After all, while the Fire Moth Type 53 looked good, its appearance was just a bit too eye-catching.
Neither of them were the type who liked to be ostentatious, so this decision naturally came easily.
High tile walls, small bridges over flowing water, weeping willows gently touching the water's surface—Gouwu still had its picturesque scenery, no different from when they had just left.
Perhaps because of the residence of a certain special being, Catastrophes were extremely rare here, making it regarded as a "geomantic treasure land."
Splash splash—
A middle-aged woman sat on a small stool, washing vegetables at a faucet on a bluestone slab.
The freshly picked vegetables still had bits of soil on their roots, washed away by the flowing water. A satisfied smile was on her face as she finished washing, picked up the vegetable basket and stool, and stood up.
Vroom!
Accompanied by the sound of an engine, a car drove into the alley. She turned around curiously and saw two familiar figures getting out of the car.
"Oh, you two are back?"
She walked up in surprise.
"Auntie Wang~"
Fiammetta stood gracefully on the bluestone street and greeted with a smile.
"Ah, it's good that you're safe and sound."
Even in relatively stable Yan, going out for a trip wasn't a simple matter; either a Catastrophe or man-made disaster would always find its way to you.
At least Auntie Wang truly admired this young couple for daring to drive to Lungmen with just one car—their courage was commendable.
"This is a gift for you, and toys for little Qingyuan. I promised the children before we left."
Fiammetta patted her head, opened the trunk, and took out two items from inside.
One was a large-sized piece of clothing, and the other was a boxed small toy—simple, but it's the thought that counts.
"How can I let you spend money like this? Here, take this money."
"Oh, Auntie Wang, don't be polite. It's not worth much anyway. Please accept it. You helped us a lot when we first moved here."
"Well then. If you won't take money, I have some freshly washed vegetables here. You just got back; your kitchen probably isn't prepared yet?"
Auntie Wang handed over her vegetable basket.
"The market doesn't have fresh ones at this hour anymore. Take these. Later, you can also get two jin of meat from us."
"Alright, thank you, Auntie Wang."
After simple pleasantries,
The two finally pushed open the long-sealed gate of their own courtyard. The gate hinges rotated, emitting a hoarse sound.
Thump!
The gate met with resistance, as if it had hit something.
"Huh?"
Fiammetta pushed curiously but couldn't move it.
"Gah... gah!"
An unidentified creature with a black back and white belly let out a startled cry and jumped out from behind the gate.
"What... what is this thing!"
Fiammetta was startled and hid behind Kevin. After all, this thing really didn't look like a normal creature; it more resembled some monster fabricated in ancient Yan novels.
Just... a bit smaller in size?
"Gah gah!"
It stood upright, making a threatening gesture in an attempt to appear more intimidating.
Kevin calmed down Pozëmka, who had gotten a surprise from opening the door, and slightly raised his hand.
A sharp ice spike condensed in his palm, seemingly about to shoot out.
"Wait! Kevin, show mercy."
A somewhat urgent voice made Kevin stop his action.
"Whew, good thing nothing happened."
Xi, dressed in a landscape-patterned qipao, breathed a sigh of relief.
"Gah..."
A-Yao crawled to her feet as if seeking credit for its work, letting out a series of cries and quite intelligently gesturing towards the two people behind it.
"Heh, if I hadn't come early, you'd have turned back into ink dregs by now. Oh, maybe not even dregs would remain."
Xi sneered coldly, crossing her arms and using this opportunity to intimidate the little creature.
"Gah?!"
A-Yao opened its mouth wide. Although its brain capacity was indeed quite limited, it could still understand the meaning behind Xi's words quite well. Its entire body immediately trembled.
"My oversight. I was so focused on having it guard your door that I forgot to record what you two look like."
She smiled apologetically. But at least no mistake was made in the end. As for the life-threatening danger A-Yao faced just a moment ago?
It didn't actually happen in the end.
"Hmph. But... welcome back."
She turned her face away, barely managing to utter a word of welcome.
She absolutely didn't mention that during these days Kevin was away, she actually hadn't rested very well.
After experiencing that sense of security, whether inside or outside the painting made no difference to her now.
"Ah, no worries. Actually, I was just startled seeing it suddenly. Now that I look at it... it's actually quite cute."
Fiammetta felt somewhat awkward. After all, its original intention was to guard their door.
"Gah!"
"Shoo! Shoo!"
"Gah—!!!"
Seeing A-Yao's smug look, Xi—who had always disliked it—kicked it back into the ink stain on the wall.
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