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Standing at the pinnacle of the building, overlooking the vast expanse below, Xiao Qiang, Wu Yi, and Lin Yu wore expressions devoid of emotion, their postures rigid as they prepared to enter the second cycle of the light portal. As they departed, a thought surfaced in their minds about this city: humanity, so self-assured, believed itself to be the ruler of Earth. In its reckless destruction and exploitation of the planet for the pleasures brought by advanced technology, it never considered that after migrating from their once-hospitable home, the animals that had been driven away would return to reclaim dominion over what was once theirs.
The desolate city, stripped of human presence, seemed to lose its thoughts and consciousness, ultimately becoming a lifeless ruin gradually succumbing to decay.
In the end, nature reclaimed its sovereignty. Wild grasses flourished as a chilling wind swept through, empowering the once-weak microorganisms. They took root deep within the structures, silently expanding and dismantling the grand edifices that humanity had meticulously constructed.
The animals' homeland—the primeval forest—no longer existed. Yet a new cycle of slaughter emerged within humanity's former paradise. Herbivores grazed on the wild grasses sprouting from the ground, while carnivores tore into their bodies. The natural food chain remained unchanged by humanity's absence; this place did not belong to humans. Xiao Qiang and his companions could not linger here; they needed to leave quickly...
Learning from past experiences, Xiao Qiang had tied a knot made of dogtail grass around his and Lin Yu's wrists. They exchanged glances filled with unspoken words as they bid farewell to the sorrowful city, their figures vanishing with the rhythm of the portal's rotation...
The animals grazing on the grass below were startled by a fleeting shadow. They merely glanced up momentarily before returning to their meal of tender grass.
The vibrant nightlife—filled with noise, smoke, and laughter—awoke Xiao Qiang from what felt like a deep slumber.
Suddenly alert, his first instinct was to check on Lin Yu—thankfully, she was less than two feet away from him, with Wu Yi beside her.
Sitting up straight and focusing his gaze, Xiao Qiang couldn't help but smile in astonishment. They had landed in an unknown era; however, judging by the orderly flow of traffic and the functioning traffic lights, it was clear that humans still inhabited this place.
The night was dark... an endless kind of darkness. Xiao Qiang felt the ground beneath him; it was rough yet flat—definitely a lawn. He stood unsteadily and took a closer look at his surroundings, realizing he was in a vast expanse of grass bordered by low shrubs, beyond which lay a sidewalk.
The cacophony came from behind the lawn where neon lights flickered. Through large glass windows, he could see shadows moving inside—women dressed provocatively applying makeup, gentlemen in suits displaying wealth, and attentive waitstaff welcoming guests.
What he saw now starkly contrasted with what he had witnessed half an hour earlier! It was a cruel juxtaposition filled with profound philosophical implications and ironic significance.
Xiao Qiang felt that this was where they were meant to be. Perhaps the revelers around them were unaware that tomorrow would be their last day. He brushed off the grass on Thug and asked Lin Yu with concern, "Are you okay?"
Lin Yu nodded, gazing deeply at Xiao Qiang, her attention drawn to the source of the raucous noise. Just moments ago, in the cycle of reincarnation, she had suddenly regained her memories.
However, it seemed that Wu Yi and Xiao Qiang were still oblivious to this fact.
Otherwise, Xiao Qiang wouldn't have said what he did next. He didn't want Lin Yu to feel awkward, thinking that she had not regained her memories and only remembered how good Wu Yi had been to her. So he said to Wu Yi, "Take good care of Lin Yu; there can't be any mistakes. Otherwise, I'll twist your brain out and feed it to the dogs."
Lin Yu listened without revealing that she had already regained her memories. She followed Xiao Qiang like a little bird under Wu Yi's watchful gaze as they walked toward the dazzling lights.
Everything has its cause and effect. Xiao Qiang believed that since they had settled in a suitable place, a story was bound to unfold. Coming from 2050, besides having his pockets filled with cash prepared by Matt, his wristwatch seemed somewhat inappropriate for this era.
Oh right, and there was the bulky device on his arm. Having worn it for so long, it felt like an integral part of him. When he finally took it off, his arm felt suddenly light, as if something had been removed that he hadn't quite adjusted to for a long time. They hid the device in a dense thicket and trudged forward with their weariness.
It must be said that after enduring hardships and various experiences, Xiao Qiang was no longer the timid and insecure boy he once was. Now he had fair skin and delicate features with a touch of handsomeness. His charm was mixed with a hint of gentleness! The aura he exuded was complex, a blend of various qualities; yet within that gentleness and charm lay his unique ethereal grace and striking appearance! Most importantly, what caught the attention of the opposite sex was his height—measuring at least six feet tall.
Whether it was hunger in their bellies or the allure of the lights, or perhaps the enchanting nightlife of the big city like a siren's call, they entered a small but crowded KTV bar amidst a flurry of excitement! All eyes focused on them like spotlights.
They stood fearless in this unfamiliar scene, displaying remarkable composure. Xiao Qiang pushed through layers of gazes and unexpectedly felt a familiar stare directed at him.
A man had just stepped out from a private room; his appearance bore an uncanny resemblance to someone—Wen Kai!!!
Was it really Wen Kai? Xiao Qiang questioned himself as his gaze followed the figure resembling Wen Kai as he walked away. Finally, he made a decision that left Lin Yu and Wu Yi puzzled; he abruptly rejected the arrangements made by the bar's host and rushed out the door.
"What are you doing?" Lin Yu was extremely hungry. To avoid revealing that the three of them were from the 2050s, she had been trying her best to cooperate with Xiao Qiang, maintaining a ladylike demeanor, just waiting to settle down and have a hearty meal before making any other plans.
However, she didn't expect that Xiao Qiang seemed unconcerned about anyone else's hunger and actually ran out with a stranger.
Lin Yu's perfectly normal inquiry startled Xiao Qiang. "When did you regain your memory?"
The latter shot him an annoyed glare and replied, "Haven't you already entrusted me to Wu Yi? Why are you asking such a pointless question?"
In the Subterranean Platform area, there were bars like this one! They just weren't as complicated. Wu Yi had already ordered some unfamiliar dishes that looked intriguing, and he began to wolf them down.
Lin Yu left Xiao Qiang behind and entered alone... She didn't notice that a strange man had followed her in.
The stranger snapped his fingers and said to the bar attendant, "I'll take care of this beautiful lady's bill."
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