Chapter 764
Special Energy
Chen Ze noticed his discomfort and explained softly, "This is modern society, which is indeed very different from the world you are familiar with."
Skyscrapers represent people's pursuit of technology and civilization, while the vehicles coming and going are the main mode of transportation for modern people.
Qin Miyue forced a smile, but it was full of unease. "How did you adapt to all of this?"
Chen Ze smiled and said, "Perhaps it's just a habit."
I've grown accustomed to the hustle and bustle, and to everything here.
You'll get used to it too, it just takes a little time.
The two entered a coffee shop, and Qin Miyue chose a seat facing the window.
She stared at the hurried crowd outside the window, her heart growing heavier.
"Have something to drink, it might cheer you up," Chen Ze suggested, pointing to the various coffees and teas on the menu.
Qin Miyue ordered a cup of green tea, hoping that the familiar taste would bring her some comfort.
Chen Ze ordered a latte, with thick milk foam on top.
After their drinks were served, Qin Miyue picked up her teacup and took a small sip, but her anxiety and discomfort did not lessen.
Chen Ze looked at her, his eyes filled with sympathy and understanding. "Don't worry, everyone's ability to adapt to a new environment is different."
You might feel uncomfortable at first, but one day you'll find yourself getting used to everything here, just like I did.
Qin Miyue put down her teacup and gave Chen Ze a deep look. "Thank you. I will try my best."
The two fell silent again, but this time the silence was not as oppressive as before.
Tian Siyao sat down beside them, quietly watching the two talk.
For the first time, when she saw Chen Ze chatting and laughing with other women, she felt no jealousy.
Perhaps it's because Qin Miyue isn't a modern person?
An old maid who's over a hundred years old.
Tian Siyao couldn't help but chuckle softly at the sudden appearance of such a thought.
The traffic and crowds outside the window continued unabated, and the skyscrapers still stood tall against the sky. But at this moment, Chen Ze and Qin Miyue felt a subtle resonance, as if the boundaries of time and space had disappeared in that instant.
However, both Qin Miyue's unease and Chen Ze's determination seem to conceal more untold stories and secrets.
In that instant, both of them understood that adapting or not adapting was merely the beginning of countless choices and challenges in life.
Chen Ze frowned, a sense of vigilance rising in his heart.
He stood in the colorful square, next to Tian Siyao, who held a jade sword in her hand, which she had just used to defeat a hideous and terrifying monster.
They were trying to adapt to this unfamiliar, complex, and threatening environment.
At this moment, the sudden appearance of a middle-aged man brought even more unease to the three of them.
The man was dressed in a sharp suit, his tie was neatly tied, and he wore an expensive watch. He exuded a powerful aura as he walked.
This seemed somewhat out of place in the dazzling environment.
"Who are you?" Chen Ze asked nervously, his eyes sharply scanning the man, trying to glean some information from his face.
This man was clearly out of place with his surroundings.
Chen Ze naturally asked the question directly.
The man smiled slightly, a smile that held an unfathomable meaning.
"It does not matter.
More importantly, I know why you're here.
The jade sword in Tian Siyao's hand trembled slightly, as if sensing a potential threat, but she gripped the hilt tightly and did not act immediately.
"Tell me, what do you want?" Chen Ze asked impatiently, his palms already slightly sweaty.
The man looked up at the surrounding scenery, then said leisurely, "I want to give you a suggestion, or rather, a warning." "A warning?" Tian Siyao finally spoke, her voice sharp and full of wariness.
Yes, warning.
This is not as simple as you imagine.
The monsters here each have their own characteristics and abilities; some can even unleash flames, while others can conjure ice. If you are not careful, you may not be able to escape unscathed.
This is indeed a modern society, but the situation you face is completely different from that of ordinary people.
You are you, and they are them.
They cannot comprehend your pain, and you cannot intervene in their lives.
You live in a world full of ghosts; they are merely embellishments to this world, insignificant embellishments….”
After the man finished speaking, he slowly turned around, preparing to leave, but his words were like a boulder thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples.
Chen Ze and Tian Siyao exchanged a glance, both seeing the unease and wariness in each other's eyes.
Although the man's words were harsh, they also revealed a sincerity that could not be ignored.
"Do you think this person is reliable?" Tian Siyao put down the jade sword in her hand and asked softly.
"I can't say for sure, but we do need to be wary of what he said." Chen Ze took a deep breath and focused his attention back on the square in front of him, a place full of unknowns and dangers.
The two stood there silently, each lost in their own thoughts.
Although there is no clear conclusion, everyone understands that from now on they will face more unpredictable challenges.
This mysterious middle-aged man undoubtedly added a new and complex variable to their journey.
Chen Ze gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, his heart filled with vigilance.
The mirror reflected a faint, sinister aura emanating from the middle-aged man, like a thin mist, barely perceptible yet chilling.
"Sir, what brings you here?" Chen Ze's tone was calm, but his eyes revealed a wary glint.
The middle-aged man chuckled softly; his voice was like an unsharpened blade, harsh and rough.
"Oh, I'm just a passerby, passing through this place, attracted by the scenery."
By the way, I've been passing through this place for over thirty years, and I still can't seem to leave.
Chen Ze looked around and saw an abandoned house, fallen leaves all over the ground, and an old tree in the distance, which formed an eerie scene.
This is not a place that ordinary people would find attractive.
"The scenery here is indeed unique." Chen Ze thought to himself, while using the surrounding environment to prepare himself.
"You came here specifically for this purpose, is there something you need to take care of?"
A strange light flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
"To be honest, I heard that there is a special energy here and I wanted to come and experience it."
But in the end, he became so engrossed in it that he didn't find what he was looking for, but instead became a part of it….”
"Energy?" Chen Ze's heart skipped a beat. Could this be the secret of this dazzling plaza? But he remained calm, a hint of curiosity on his face.
"Yes, the atmosphere here is indeed different from others."
I feel it is related to my spiritual path.
However, I can't guess. As for you... I don't have high hopes, but I wish you can see through all of this." The middle-aged man's tone was calm, as if he were just mentioning it casually.
It seemed that being trapped here hadn't made the man feel particularly troubled or depressed.
But the thought that he had been trapped here for thirty years made Chen Ze and the others realize that things were not so simple.
Chen Ze's heart was already churning with turmoil, but he maintained his outward composure.
He quietly circulated his internal energy, ready to deal with any unexpected situation. (End of Chapter)