Romance Game: Embrace of the Inhuman

The next day, Lin Qianxuan sent Chen Long'Er back to the Otherworld Bureau.

Her vacation could have been a bit longer, but she herself didn't want to waste so much time.

After waving goodbye to Chen Long'Er, Lin Qianxuan returned directly to Cai County.

Arriving home.

He went to the computer, deciding to continue the game he had been playing.

.....

Clicking on the game icon, the game screen was the same as before.

Unless Lin Qianxuan advanced the timeline, the game would not change on its own.

He slowly typed a line of command on the keyboard.

(Rest on the sofa for the night.)

[You rested on the sofa for a night until you were awakened the next morning by Zhang Juan who was getting ready to go out.]

On the screen, Zhang Juan had already changed into a new set of clothes. She wore an outer cloak-like coat that covered the non-human parts of her body thoroughly, exposing only the human-featured cheek on the right.

On the left, however, was an insect-like compound eye with a face covered in keratin, making it unbearable to look at.

[Lin Qianxuan (getting up): Sister Juan, where are you going?]

[Zhang Juan gave you a cold glance, not answering.]

The attempt to engage failed, but Lin Qianxuan was not discouraged. He directly input a command to have the game character follow her.

(Follow her.)

[Zhang Juan (glancing at you): Go back.]

[Lin Qianxuan (shaking his head): I'm new here and unfamiliar with the place; it's better to follow you.]

[Zhang Juan (watching you for a moment): You better not cause me any trouble.]

Unexpectedly, Zhang Juan compromised directly.

Lin Qianxuan thought there would be a bit of back-and-forth.

It seems now that whatever Zhang Juan had to deal with was urgent, making her unwilling to waste time here.

Of course, it's also possible she realized she couldn't persuade the game character and had to temporarily go along with it.

[You followed Zhang Juan out and entered her garage, taking a flyer to her company together.]

On the screen, Zhang Juan brought the game character to the underground garage beside her residence, where several oval transportation tools were parked.

In this world, these things were called smart flyers.

Equipped with anti-gravity technology, Lin Qianxuan had read in books that the top-tier ones could reach over two hundred times the speed of sound, capable of flying from the Supreme Star directly to its satellite planets.

Indeed, the civilization of the Supreme Star had begun interstellar migration and had already developed several planets.

This is the charm of black technology.

After the game character and Zhang Juan boarded the flyer, Zhang Juan operated it, selecting a destination, and the flyer started off automatically.

From the outside, the flyer appeared not very big, but inside it had the space equivalent to an average living room, apparently also employing space technology.

He marveled more and more at this world's technology.

And he wondered whether Earth, without experiencing war, ever reached this level of technological advancement.

The power of the dragon head was too strong that it protected ordinary people so well, as they fought on the front lines until the Solar System was almost gone, ordinary people were unaware of the existence of Transcendents in the world.

Several game scenes flashed by.

The flyer arrived above a massive skyscraper, at least a thousand floors high.

Zhang Juan and the game character disembarked the flyer, stepping together into a strange elevator, and shortly after, the elevator door opened to reveal a room resembling a conference room.

The conference room wasn't large; there was a long table with three men and one woman already seated at it, leaving only the highest position unoccupied.

Zhang Juan took the lead to step into the conference room, the game character quickly following, and the four people all stood up to respectfully nod at Zhang Juan.

In a few strides, Zhang Juan's figure flickered and she sat at the high seat, and the game character stood behind her.

Once Zhang Juan sat down, none of the four dared to sit.

[Zhang Juan (sneering): Which one of you four leaked my whereabouts? Speak up yourself, don't force me to make a move.]

At these words, the four looked visibly panicked, in the game, there quickly flashed scenes of them secretly exchanging glances.

In the end, a burly man with short hair, at least two meters tall, was the first to speak.

[Tang Ba (cautiously looking at Zhang Juan): Boss, we absolutely didn't leak your whereabouts, Tosa must have found it on his own.]

[Zhang Juan (coldly looking at Tang Ba): So it seems, I misunderstood you all, huh?]

[Tang Ba (glancing at the others, swallowing a little): Boss, with your strength, who dares to provoke you in this Lower City District?]

[Zhang Juan (expression gradually calming): So those flies bothering me are forgivable too?]

[Tang Ba (shaking his head): How could they, I just thought they shouldn't trouble you, right?]

As Tang Ba spoke, his demeanor changed, appearing somewhat composed, even his posture straightened a bit, yet why remained unknown.

[Zhang Juan (sneering): Do you think I cannot make a move?]

At these words, Tang Ba's expression had an uncontrollable change, though he concealed it well, there was a momentary hesitation.

Just then, Zhang Juan suddenly raised her hand, and squeezed thin air towards Tang Ba.

Phew~!

The blood mist splattered across the sky, staining the conference room red; the filth flew towards Zhang Juan, but was blocked by an invisible force. As for the filth flying towards the other three, they didn't dare to resist, allowing themselves to be tainted.

At this moment, the bodies of the three individuals trembled slightly, their eyes filled with extreme fear.

Lin Qianxuan in front of the screen was also taken aback, not expecting that Zhang Juan would kill without warning.

[Zhang Juan (looking at the trembling three): To be honest, I did encounter a small problem, but that doesn't mean killing you would be difficult. I know you all had a part in this, but I don't care, you little bugs love to jump around, it's laughable! I'm giving you five days, I don't want to see Tosa alive. If you fail, then I'll just have to find a few more capable cronies.]

Upon hearing this, the three nodded rapidly.

[Zhang Juan (nonchalantly): Aipu, where's my tea?]

[Aipu (frantically opening the cabinet, hands trembling as she prepares tea for Zhang Juan): Here, boss...]

The female character among the three hurriedly prepared tea for Zhang Juan, careful not to let the filth on her body touch the teacup. In the end, she knelt to present the tea, an extreme display of humility.

[Zhang Juan (with a smile): I don't want it anymore, I'm not in the mood.]

Having said this, Zhang Juan stood up and walked outside.

Lin Qianxuan quickly issued commands, having the game character follow her.

Once inside the elevator, almost as soon as the doors closed, Zhang Juan's expression turned grim.

[Zhang Juan (looking at you coldly): Did you see that? This is my life now. I am not the Zhang Juan you knew anymore; this is a world I control. I don't need your help. Considering we're from the same world, I can offer you a bit of help while you're here. Just leave as soon as you can. Not causing trouble for me is the best help you can give me.]

Lin Qianxuan knew that now was not the time to start a confrontation, as he had far too little information.

His priority now was to gather information.

Thus, he didn't rush to refute Zhang Juan.

[Lin Qianxuan (nodding): I understand. I'll try my best not to cause you any trouble.]

[Zhang Juan (looking in another direction, her eyes profound): I hope you keep your word.]

Her demeanor suggested she was relieved.

Clearly, she feared Lin Qianxuan might be a stubborn man, which would make things difficult for her.

Soon after, the two boarded the smart shuttle together.

The shuttle soared into the air, speeding forward.

It was then that Zhang Juan's body began to tremble violently, her expression turning very unpleasant.

[Zhang Juan (in pain): Ahh~!]

[Lin Qianxuan (anxiously): What's happening to you?]

No reply came; in the image, particles continuously emanated from Zhang Juan's body as it rapidly disintegrated. These particles pierced through the shuttle, destroying it and exposing both of them to the void.

The game character manipulated water to protect both of them, simultaneously trying to fend off the spraying particles.

"What's happening? Is it a recurring injury?" Lin Qianxuan murmured with a frown.

He knew Zhang Juan might have hidden injuries, having guessed it when she didn't act against the minions blocking her before.

He hadn't expected that she would still react this way after killing one of her subordinates this time.

Lin Qianxuan quickly typed a command, having the game character treat Zhang Juan.

(Find a way to heal Zhang Juan.)

With the command issued, the game character immediately sprang into action, the Myriad Phenomena Illusion turning into a gourd, pouring out Spiritual Liquid to envelop Zhang Juan's body.

But it was to no avail; the healing effects of the Spiritual Liquid seemed ineffective against this kind of injury.

Subsequently, the game character retrieved a large handful of Pills.

These Pills were absorbed by Zhang Juan as soon as they approached her, transforming into Flowing Light and disappearing.

The Spiritual Qi Rules from the Spirit Qi World seemed to take effect; after absorbing the Pills, Zhang Juan's condition gradually stabilized, with her missing flesh visibly regenerating.

However, she still looked very weak.

The game character brought her down from the sky, descending into a remote corner under the shroud of clouds and mist.

Not far away, the crash of the shuttle into a high-rise caused some commotion, creating a bit of chaos.

Zhang Juan, pale-faced, broke free from the game's character support, barely managing to stand.

Immediately, she cast a complex gaze at the game character.

[Your treatment of Zhang Juan has left her with mixed feelings.]

[Zhang Juan's String of Destiny Connection: 10%]

[Zhang Juan (with a wry smile): You can see, because of my physical condition, I'm almost dead.]

Having experienced such a sudden incident, it seemed her mask could no longer be worn, revealing a hint of vulnerability.

Lin Qianxuan naturally seized the opportunity to make progress.

[Lin Qianxuan (with complex emotions in his eyes): Sister Juan, were you deliberately keeping your distance from me?]

[Zhang Juan (after a pause): Let the past stay in the past. Just pretend you never saw me, so you won't have a psychological burden. All of this is my own choice.]

[Lin Qianxuan (shaking his head): I can't do that. You were once so gentle to me; I can't stand idly by and watch you die.]

[Zhang Juan (looking away, unable to face you directly): I was gentle to everyone back then, you're not an exception. If I've given you the wrong impression, I apologize.]

[Lin Qianxuan (in a deep voice): Don't you think you're unfair? It's okay for you to care about me, but I can't be concerned about your situation? Doing this sort of self-pity act, do you know how cruel it is to me? If I just stand by and watch you die, I'll regret it painfully for the rest of my life!]

[Your words made Zhang Juan feel some shame and self-blame.]

[Zhang Juan's String of Destiny Connection: 15%]