Romance Game: Embrace of the Inhuman

Calming his heart and dismissing distractions.

Lin Qianxuan resumed his play.

In the game, thinking of something is just a momentary action and doesn't advance the plot.

So, he still needed to clearly know what would happen in the future.

(Think about what happened from January 2nd to February 1st, with details.)

[You start to think about the events that happened to you this month.....]

As the text flickered, Lin Qianxuan quickly saw the events that occurred this month.

This month, he focused on his cultivation, occasionally visiting the Qingling World. Due to the enormous consumption from alchemy, he also took a trip to the Giant Wilderness Realm to collect some new biological samples to breed in the Qiankun Space, planning to work on sustainable development.

It's worth mentioning that on January 23rd, he made a trip to the Wu'ermu Desert Battle Zone, where he used a Holy Spear to directly kill three Celestial Rank experts, earning a considerable amount of Human Dao Merit.

After jotting these down, Lin Qianxuan continued to play.

(Step forward and stand beside the Daughter of Destiny.)

In the game screen, the game character stepped forward and stood beside the Daughter of Destiny.

[Your sudden appearance made a few people there quite apprehensive; they all detected the immense energy reaction on you, and the Daughter of Destiny vaguely sensed some familiar aura on you.]

[Daughter of Destiny (with suspicion and uncertainty): Who are you?]

[She is not using any language you know; you think you should use telepathy to communicate.]

[Lin Qianxuan (looking straight ahead, using telepathy): I'm the person here to help you.]

[Daughter of Destiny (sneering): Mind System? Very well, if that's the case, help me kill those people. As long as you can do it, you can choose any area in the Erid Region as your territory.]

Territory?

Is she the ruler here?

How can such a technologically advanced society have such barbaric order?

At this moment, the screen switched to the person standing in the middle of the five opposite.

This person was burly, and his equipment was noticeably slightly better than the other four.

[Shariel (coldly looking at you): Hey, you must be from the Upper City, right? Don't meddle in someone else's business, she's a wanted criminal of the most heinous nature, deserving to die a hundred times over.]

Hearing this, the Daughter of Destiny's expression turned scornful.

[Daughter of Destiny (laughing disdainfully): Hehe, people from the Lower City, which one isn't of the most heinous nature? But who can judge us? Who has the right?]

Shariel didn't care about the Daughter of Destiny's words and instead looked towards the game character.

[Shariel (looking at you): Are you really planning to get involved in our affairs?]

The input box appeared, and Lin Qianxuan realized it was his turn.

This was a chance to gain favor, and Lin Qianxuan naturally wouldn't miss it.

[Lin Qianxuan (firmly stepping forward, shielding the Daughter of Destiny): She's special to me, and I want to take her away. Let's see who dares to stop me.]

The stance of the game character left everyone speechless.

The short man opposite, holding a weapon resembling a gun, looked perplexed.

[Kesi (speechless): Hey, hey, hey, kid, are people from the Upper City so eccentric?]

Another person slightly shook his head.

[Doug (shaking his head): Forget it, let's do it.]

The only female in their team turned her head to look at him.

[Ding Yu (surprised): Are you serious? Tier Four Palace Level energy reaction, still a Mind System.....]

[Zhong Hai (looking at Shariel): Boss Sha?]

Upon hearing this, Shariel glanced at Lin Qianxuan and finally made a decision.

[Shariel (staring at the Daughter of Destiny): Witch, I hope you have such luck again next time.]

After speaking, he waved his hand, leading his group away.

They clearly were wary of the game character's strength, so they dared not engage in battle frivolously.

[Your attitude frightened off the Daughter of Destiny's enemies, making her feel slightly favorable towards you.]

[The String of Destiny has now connected you with Zhang Juan, with a current connection level of 3%.]

[Hint: You have shared Zhang Juan's talent [Evolutionary Body].]

[Evolutionary Body: Your body can adapt quickly to the environment and undergo corresponding evolution to acquire new superpowers. (Current adaptation level 0%.)]

[Hint: You can query partial information about the Daughter of Destiny through the String of Destiny.]

A blue line intertwined, forming a name, appearing in the upper-right corner.

Lin Qianxuan opened his mouth, grabbing the mouse to click on it.

[Daughter of Destiny: Zhang Juan.]

[Connection Level: 3%.]

[Shared Talent: Evolutionary Body.]

[Sound Talisman: Not Acquired.]

[Composition: Not Acquired.]

[Recollection: Not Acquired.]

[Origin: A transmigrator from Earth, the uncrowned ruler of the underground world in the Erid Region.]

Is it really her?

No, what if someone else has the same name?

After all, there are so many transmigrators from Earth.

Lin Qianxuan truly hoped she wasn't that Zhang Juan.

This image overhaul is too drastic and too hard to accept.

Such a sunny and cheerful girl, how did she become this inhuman monster?

Despite the heavy mood, the game continued.

[Zhang Juan (looking at you): Come with me, you saved me, I will give you the reward you deserve.]

[Lin Qianxuan (looking at Zhang Juan, speaking in the language of Xuan Country): I have a question, are you a Transmigrator?]

[Zhang Juan (surprised): Someone from Xuan Country? No wonder you helped me... But how did you recognize me?]

[As a fellow native, Zhang Juan's trust in you has increased.]

[Zhang Juan's String of Destiny connection level 6%.]

[Lin Qianxuan (extends hand): Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Lin Qianxuan, from Xuan Country, Longjiang City, Happy Welfare Institute.]

Zhang Juan initially extended her hand, but hearing the words from the game's role, her movement paused.

She then retracted the calloused hand hidden under her robe.

[Zhang Juan (turns around with a cold face): Let's go, my home is over here, outside is not a place to talk.]

With such a display, Lin Qianxuan became more certain it was her.

But why?

Why did she become like this?

What has she been through?

[Lin Qianxuan (nervous): Juan Jie, is it really you?]

[Zhang Juan (through gritted teeth): Keep up.]

[Zhang Juan seems unwilling to talk much to you, she quickens her pace, and you hastily follow.]

[Your speed is fast as you pass through this shadowy city, and before long, Zhang Juan leads you back to her home.]

The scene shifts, Zhang Juan brings the game character to a secluded alley, opens a door, and enters a room.

Although the outside environment is dirty and dark, inside the room is a completely different world.

Bright, cozy, spacious, with all kinds of furniture.

However, the style seems somewhat different from Earth.

Zhang Juan locks the door, opens a cabinet, and takes out some food and drinks, tossing a portion to the game character, then sits on a somewhat peculiar-looking sofa and starts eating.

She seems to be demonstrating, also indicating that these things aren't poisoned.

However, Lin Qianxuan is not in the mood for the game character to eat, he just wants to know what happened to her.

[Lin Qianxuan (softly): Juan Jie...]

[Zhang Juan (interrupting your words): I only have this food here, you can stay temporarily until you can return, then go back. Also, I'll prepare a reward for you, just consider it my payment for saving my life.]

Lin Qianxuan encounters a situation for the first time where even starting a conversation is impossible.

Is it because of identity?

Unwilling to let an old friend see her current self?

Not wanting pity or sympathy, or believing she can never go back to who she was, unwilling to bring trouble to friends, wanting a brutal separation?

Lin Qianxuan analyzes those thoughts in his heart.

From the current situation, Zhang Juan seems to have a certain local standing in this world.

But gaining this power and status must have come with a significant price.

Attracting a lot of enemies.

Additionally, her abilities seem to have considerable side effects.

Which already cost her much of her human appearance, undermining her sense of identity.

To communicate normally with her, enough trust needs to be built.

Play the friendship card from the past?

Give it a try!

[Lin Qianxuan (seriously): Juan Jie, I know it's you, I recognized you at first glance, I don't know what you've been through, but we are friends, even after so many years, I still consider you my best friend, I am different now, please trust me, I can help you.]

Zhang Juan keeps eating, coldly watching the game character throughout, until he finishes speaking.

[Zhang Juan (coldly staring at you): Done talking?]

[Lin Qianxuan (nods): Yes.]

[Zhang Juan (sneers): Finished talking then take a rest, don't say you're different, I'm different too! I am no longer who you knew! Do you understand? If you continue with the nonsense, just get out!]

Lin Qianxuan's eyes widen, feelings becoming rather complicated.

Like being stabbed in the heart by a sharp knife.

The beautiful scenes from the past shatter completely, the childhood filter turns into a bubble at this moment.

Pain, such pain!!

She actually told me to get out!!

Unbelievable!

Lin Qianxuan's emotions are a mix of all kinds.

When he learned the Daughter of Destiny this time was Zhang Juan, he imagined this strategy would be the easiest.

The current situation shows this is a deep abyss difficulty.

The childhood friend identity not only failed to play a good role but became a negative effect instead.

Yet thinking upon it closely, Lin Qianxuan understands Zhang Juan's thoughts as well.

The more connected a friend is, the less trouble she wants to cause.

Her situation is already chaotic; she undoubtedly doesn't want to drag Lin Qianxuan into her matters.

This isn't dog-like self-deception but rather information Lin Qianxuan concludes based on his understanding of Zhang Juan's character.

So how about forcefully breaking her pretense and directly hitting her heart?

No, this method has too big side effects, better to research the situation first, understand her current information before proceeding.

.....

Chen Long'Er, lying on the bed, glances at Lin Qianxuan's fascinating expression while staring at the screen, feeling a bit puzzled but as she looked at the screen, she suddenly forgot why she was curious and so turned her gaze back to her tablet, continuing to study the analysis of the Array.