In the laboratory full of equipment, with iron walls that were like a metal fortress, Bai Jing lay on the bed, silently, arms and legs held by metal restraints.. His youthful face motionless, he let researchers inject him with a newly developed drug.
Piercing, tearing pain washed over him , and his young body throbbed. Those researchers showed their excitement : “Hurry,…hurry…there’s a reaction, increase the dosage.”
Then, more people gathered around the bed, one of them quickly administering another shot of the drug. Regardless of Bai’s struggle, in his eyes, Bai was nothing more than cold equipment.
The pain that came from the soul had already completely overwhelmed his body. Bai Jing desperately struggled, gouging wounds on his legs and arms deep enough to show bone. Blood flooded the ground, and Bai became motionless before falling into darkness.
And he still thought : It’s great that I could die like this, but what if the clock could turn back………
Blinking once more, Bai Jing went blank. His eyes looked directly at this familiar yet unfamiliar place. This extremely luxurious room had been his favorite. Bright, shining sunlight shot through the big sliding door, and the fresh air was fragrant with flowers and grass. It was just like usual life before the apocalypse.
Lifting up his stiff arms, he looked over and over again at his white hands that looked like jade. There was no rough skin, no scars or needle holes. He clearly remembered that before he passed out, these two hands were bloody.
Is this a dream? Bai Jing thought dimly. Staring blankly at the plants outside, Bai believed that he was within a dream that he pictured, so now what he looked at seemed unreal. This place was just like where he lived after his seventh birthday. Even the view outdoors was the same.
Slowly lifting up his body, his brain painfully throbbed. Bai Jing suddenly stiffened. He would never ever forget this familiar pain.
Harshly slamming himself, he looked around. Sure enough, on the headboard was his old cell phone. Fighting strongly against the pain in his bones, Bai shakily climbed to the bed. Picking up his cellphone, he saw…?
2019 July 31st!!
“Pi!!” The cell phone fell upon the floor.
Bai Jing went limp, his body kneeling on the bed. Suddenly, he began laughing quietly, then louder and louder until tears streamed endlessly. Then he cried, and then he howled. His crying sounds were painful, howling as if to shake the room, as if to wash away the years of those grievances, suffering, horror and fear.
He cried until he was tired. Feeling hungry, Bai Jing now gradually calmed down. Then another throbbing pain stabbed into his brain, unstoppable, but this time there was a strong dizziness. At that time when Bai Jing’s sad emotions were so strong, he could not see the difference. Now that he jumped back to the time before apocalypse, what the hell was with this headache?
It’s not the same pain as when he had been drugged in the institute, a pain as if the whole body was going to explode. It’s more like his psychic had been exhausted and all energy drained, dizzy with bouts of pain.
Bai Jing checked his psychic power instantly with a thought. 0 rank? It’s fine, at least he was still a Psychic Warrior. Bai Jing felt relieved. Holding back the loss within his heart, Bai regained his spirit. After all, he was so lucky as to be reborn; he couldn’t get any more greedy. The date is 07/31/2019, a full year before the apocalypse. He had enough time to prepare.
And right after the beginning of the apocalypse, they will meet each other, right? The man named Xiao Sa!
Bai Jing’s still had complex feelings towards Xiao Sa. He couldn’t tell what this feeling was. Even when Xiao Sa died for him, he still felt unsure and disbelieving. But the one thing he could clearly answer is that if people ask what he felt about his rebirth, he would undoubtedly answer, to find Xiao Sa!
It was a knot in his heart that could not be untied, that could not be released, especially with the subsequent experiences, Xiao Sa’s feelings became his only memory in his life. When the memory that Xiao Sa was ripped apart by zombies resurfaced, his heart ached. The ache penetrated deeply to the bone, to the heart, and to the lungs. It was so painful that it made him forget the abuse he suffered.
He remembered the first time they met was the time Xiao Sa saved him. Undoubtedly, it was all because of his hidden dimension. At that time, hidden dimension warriors were not unimportant. The cost of Xiao Sa’s help was expensive. It cost him almost half of his storage space within the hidden dimension.
Then, he joined Xiao’s group. By that time, Bai felt too good about himself. Even when he was the one that was saved, he felt no gratitude and only thought that rescue was a natural thing to do. He paid the price!! He also arrogantly said that if they escorted him to B City, his dad would pay them handsomely.
The him of then surely was disgusting. So Xiao Sa pushed him to edge of life and death, and saved him from death again and again.
But at that time Bai hated him so much. Now thinking back, Xiao Sa never treated him kindly, but he never let Bai get cold or get hungry. He hadn’t yet suffered a series of betrayal and misfortune, but only remembered Xiao’s wrongs without thinking of Xiao’s kindness. That caused his confusion about Xiao’s death. His death was so unreal.
However, thinking about his own hidden dimension, Bai quickly checked. Now that he could use his psychic power maybe he could use mutant powers as well.
The moment Bai Jing’s mind attempted to do so, just right at the time he charged his psychic power, his brain pounded, like it had been stabbed by needles. A sharp, throbbing ache came, and he broke into a cold sweat. Even when it was so painful like this, it definitely could not suppress this huge surprise.
Not only did he still keep his hidden dimension, but it was also upgraded. Inside the space, there were 8 acres of land. But if he could use the dimension, why then was his psychic power downgraded to 0 rank. In the apocalypse, mutant power grades went from 0 rank up. Most likely,a person who only just awakened their mutant power was 0 rank. He recalled that time, the time he awoke his hidden dimension ability.
At first, the dimension had only 20 cubic meters. At the time everyone sought after hidden-dimension warriors. He was so full of himself, believing that once he had this power no one would go against him. But after a while, hidden dimension warriors became object people guarded against most. Everywhere there was a shortage of food, and people were afraid of hidden- dimension warriors secretly hiding living supplies. Until one developed dimension isolate, dimension blade, etc. skills, hidden dimension warriors could breathe a sigh of relief. No matter which group they joined, there always was someone on guard against them. During the apocalypse, one can only become a cold, bloody, selfish person. There was no helping others, and there was not putting out your heart to trust others.
Whether it was friends, lovers, even if it was your parents, when facing the crisis of survival, everyone was an enemy.
He recalled after Xiao Sa died, his gang blamed him so bad that Han Yan really tried to kill him for revenge, until Zhou Ji stopped him. Bai felt so wronged and could not understand. Xiao Sa was so ferocious. How could he die? It obviously was Xiao’s wrongdoing. Against his own will, Xiao had sex with him. Bai believed it was humiliation, that Xiao Sa only wanted to toy with him in the apocalypse. Bai Gin hated him, and always would even after Xiao’s death.
It wasn’t until later, when he lacked food, running around from place to place, with people fighting to the bitter end just for a can of stinking food. It was then he remembered Xiao’s kindness.
In fact, Xiao Sa did not only like to have sex him, he also liked to train Bai and spew out words of irony at him. Frequently pushing him into a zombie heap and saving him when he could not hold out any longer, it seemed Xiao Sa never truly hurt him.
During the time he survived alone, he was particularly grateful to Xiao Sa. He did not develop any other abilities, only relying on Xiao Sa’s harsh survival training to live through until he joined another team.
Thinking about that team, Bai Jing’s eyes flashed with a piercing glare.
When he joined them, he did not seek a wholesome life, only asking to not be hungry. He done his best doing his job where he was on the frontlines killing zombies. Even if they did not trust him, he kept his mouth shut. Hoping not to be kicked out of the team, he truly was afraid of surviving by himself. He was always alert, suspenseful, fearing that if he was careless, he would not see the light of tomorrow.
He was so careful to stay alive, and he was elated when his dimension mutated, developing land. Everyone was so nice to him. They could have a harvest, and he thought they could live happily after. No one knew, though, that just for the right to live in B City, the boss sold him out to the mutant institute.
Whenever he thought of that period of terrible living, Bai Jing’s mood became agitated, strong hatred surging throughout his heart, entering every bit of his blood and every cell. With a sudden headache, Bai Jing mind returned. With a bitter smile, maybe he should be glad for the life he led at the institute. At least, his endurance to pain were extremely tough. When biting pain hit, he still kept his calm; there was nothing to worry about.
To cope with the physical discomfort, Bai Jing sorted out his memories. Feeling hungry he decided to eat first then worry about nothing later. There was still one year until the apocalypse after all.
Throwing on a random set of clothes, he opened the door. His eyes saw the magnificent hall. His lips could not help but twitch. How did he ever like this style before.
“Young master, you’re awake. Would you like something to eat?”
“En!” Bai Jing nods. He remembered this maid. When the apocalypse came, because she feared for her family, she left, and with this leave, she never returned.
Bai Jing leisurely came to the restaurant, and the kitchen quickly put the dishes together. Regardless of their surprise, Bai Jing speedily devoured, every morsel a great enjoyment.
It was only when he was absolutely stuffed that he put down his chopsticks. He elegantly wiped his mouth and looked around. There were six bodyguards in the house, two of them kept within his sight. Besides them, there were also three maids, Nanny Chen, who was nowhere to be found, and the chauffeur, who might be asleep.
With his lips hanging in a mocking curve, Bai Jing could be considered a young and worthy heir. Unfortunately, he was just a shameful illegitimate child. His father was good to him only when there was no way to cause problems with the legal wife.
After dinner, Bai Jing quickly went upstairs. He just wanted to check his hidden dimension, for it was the greatest defense for his future life.
Closing the door, Bai Jing couldn’t wait to enter his hidden dimension. When time passed and it did not respond, Bai Jing did not give up. He could clearly feel the existence of hidden dimension. With a turn of his mind, he tested the items on the table. Sure enough, a cup went into it, but then he collapsed from an overwhelming sense of weakness. The pain in his brain was so excruciating that Bai Jing immediately stopped, and sat on the bed. Following the researchers’ guides to circulate inner qi, he felt just a bit better after circulating one round over the whole body.
Bai Jing’s brow tightened, and he believed he knew why his spiritual power is 0 rank when the dimension there had eight acres of land.
After rebirth, his body has yet to be honed by the apocalypse. It was unable to withstand the huge spiritual power as well as the successful experiment at the end of the apocalypse, otherwise his space would not become larger. But people are dead, and although he does not understand why he jumped back to a year before the end, the hidden dimension still requires spiritual energy to support it. His hidden dimension had not disappeared. Rather, it should because of all of his spiritual power that his headaches would be so tremendous, and that he always felt his spiritual power was exhausted.
Thinking past this point, Bai Jing was not nervous anymore. Spiritual power can be slowly trained, and he had confidence that he could increase his spiritual power by a rank before the apocalypse. It must be said that he would should also thank the people at the institute. With the growing shortage of food at the apocalypse, they only anxiously hurried to increase their ranks, even employing the most exotic and unusual of means.
After the outbreak of apocalypse, hidden in the public were many of the ancient kung-fu family who gradually exposed their talents. Although they did not advance their ranks as quickly as they could if they had used zombie core, they had a good, solid foundation, and zombie core weren’t pushovers. Not only to be able to consume higher than their own rank, but also to prevent instability in their foundation, the most important thing for advancement is also luck, With talent, some people who consumed five cores can be promoted by one rank. Some people even swallowed between a dozen and twenty yet they advanced not one bit, and to move forward required even more cores. Otherwise, he thought, the researchers would not pay close attention to his hidden dimension, and he feared the apocalypse would have no support for it.
Bai Jing smiled an alluring smile, not without the thought of revenge. His heart is not without hatred, but now he’s calm. Furthermore, he feels no need. Even if there is no need from him to take revenge during the apocalypse, for how long they can live, there is no promise at all.
Only this time, the secret of his hidden dimension absolutely cannot be leaked out.
Bai Jing’s gaze darkened, flashing a chilling light. In fact, in his previous life, his hidden dimension mutation was honestly an accident, if possible, he would like to throw away those terrible memories. But the situation didn’t benefit anyone. Holding within their hearts the faintest of hopes, he told the boss about it. Who would have known he would be sold.
At that time, his spatial ability was already in rank 3, with 160 cubic meters of space. The dimension could conceal him for 30 minutes. In the midst of a confusion, the base of a rank 5 who suffered serious injuries attracted other groups’ attention instantly. Three groups fought for four 5 rank cores, and the man knew they were enemies, so he just simply threw the cores into the river, to divert their attention in order to protect himself.
When the boss saw this, he ordered him to go down into the river. Although the river is not deep, the abnormal species of animals in the river were all ferocious and also in a large number. Only by hiding in his dimension could he temporarily fulfill his duty. Bai Jing was not good with water, and as time passed, there were other teams around with hidden dimension warriors. His heart filled with worry. Disregarding whatever the outcome, together with the cores, including its surrounding stones, water, and some variations mutating animals and plants, all were incorporated into the dimension. Only then did his heart breathe a sigh of relief, yet before he climbed up the shore, a sharp pain shot through his body. His blood vessels felt like they were about to burst open, and then he lost consciousness. That time, he really thought he would die.
When he woke up, he had returned to the base. He listened to caretaker Ms. Lee say that when he was rescued, the whole body was caked in blood, with not a shred of intact flesh. Fortunately, the river’s mutant animals did not eat him, or else, how would he have survived.
After Bai Jing heard of this, he was frightened into a cold sweat, and he felt a mysterious calling within his heart. And when his boss asked for the crystal-nucleus, Bai Jing face turned a pale white. Using his mutant ability to find that his spiritual power and ability actually went down to rank 0. 0 rank spatial warriors had no way to use other skills. At that time he was thinking, if not the core was still in his hand, he would be such a waste, and the boss would not save him.
Only a short time later did he find his hidden dimension changed into something different. Divided into two layers, one layer was the space to accommodate items. The other became a layer of land, an acre’s worth, of which half an acre is clean spring water. In the spring there is a huge stone. Alongside the stone was a strange plant, which looked like a lotus, but something about it was bewitchingly different.
Although Bai Jing was surprised at the time, he was more anxious because he found that the dimension did not have those four 5 rank crystal-nucleus. Even his collection of things from before, including his mother’s relics, had all disappeared. Helpless, he could not hand over the cores, and could only tell the truth, but only hiding the piece of stone and lotus. If he remembered correctly, that piece of rock should be a meteorite, and the river just happened to be near the meteorite’s crater.
In the days after, Bai Jing still led a fair life, but he also found that his spiritual power, although less, had become more pure, which meant that he his advancements would be more difficult. When after absorbing fifteen zombie cores nothing changed, Bai Jing felt the boss’ attitude towards him changed.
So he paid more attention to his training his ability and finally advanced to rank 1. The land had become two acres, but before he could celebrate, the boss sold him to the Institute, for a residence right in the B City. Relative to other places, B City is the capital of Z, where there was a military guard, and was thus more secure.
Bai Jing’s heart was filled with hate. If there is nothing in this world he most reluctantly stepped into, that is B City, and when he was looking forward to see his father, the results …
Bai Jing gave a miserable smile, He did not blame him, really did not blame him. Who let the father’s wife hold so much power over the military. At the time, the political party had become a mere decoration. Although Bai Jing is a son, the legal wife also gave birth to his two daughters, He only cared about himself, and quarreled with the legal wife. Had these things not always been so?
Therefore, he was to be raised in the D city from since he was little. A year had not but a few visits from his father, but he was good to him and spoiled him, allowing Bai the illusion he was important, but a few years later, no more.
Bai Jing does not hate him, does not blame him, but he just could not understand. Even when he was about to leave, why would the woman not let go of him. He did not believe his father was oblivious to this. If he wanted him dead, he need only to say the words. He only hates; why did Xiao Sa have to get involved even though he’d rather Xiao Sa not save him.
“That’s a rather pathetic look you’re giving me.”
“Not at all.”
“As if. My dad doesn’t want me anymore, shouldn’t you be very happy?”
“Little Jing, stop fussing. Quickly come with me, this isn’t the right place.”
“I won’t go. Nanny Chen said this place is very secure, better than where you’re at. Looking at you makes me sick, very sick.”
“Don’t trust her too much.”
“And who would believe you?If it wasn’t for Nanny Chen, I’d have nowhere to go, you damned gay.1 Stay the hell away from me. Now, go. Go. Even if I were to die, I don’t need your concern.”
“Jing, listen to me. Whatever you want to say, we can talk later. We can’t stay here too long.”
“Huh, and you wanted to talk about what, ah….”
“Look out! Go now.”
“No…..I won’t…..”
‘Go! NOW….”
“Nanny Chen will not lie to me, won’t lie to me, I won’t go, won’t go … …” Bai Jing only remembered that he was in a state of extreme panic, almost like he was one of those generic crazies. Not caring about anything, he ran when it was clear that it was an advanced ranked zombie. No matter how much he wanted to deny it, what was in front of his eyes was the real thing.
His father had abandoned him, and he had been betrayed by Nanny Chen. The same nanny Chen that brought him up since childhood. Although they escaped in different ways and were separated for quite some time, she was still good to him. Even if his father did not want him, nanny Chen still kept him in mind. How could he believe that Nanny Chen left him for dead!
By the time he reacted, the zombie had pierced Xiao Sa’s body. The moment before his death, Xiao Sa had put his body firmly in front of Bai Jing. Aiming for a mutual kill, he stabbed the zombie through the head, and he himself was run through by zombie claws through the chest!
“Li…Little Jing … I will not be able to accompany you … … you … … you have to be careful, do not … … do not believe in other people.”
Bai Jing went blank then. He couldn’t believe it, Xiao Sa, who was so powerful, would die for him. In fact, thinking about it, he really was a bastard. If at that time he had left with Xiao Sa, or if he hadn’t panicked, then Xiao Sa wouldn’t have had to die to protect him.
But nothing more would happen, and Bai Jing’s heart soured. He will protect him after meeting with him. His only regret now was how little concern he had held for Xiao Sa. Besides knowing he was in N City, he knew nothing else. On the other hand, he could just go find him.
Bai Jing smiled, and his self-mockery flared up. He scorned the idea just now. In fact, thinking about it further, if he went to find Xiao Sa now, during the time before the apocalypse, with Xiao Sa being as twisted as he was, it couldn’t be said that he wouldn’t just “do” him, and it was possible he may have ulterior motives.
But he did not understand some of them. How did Xiao Sa take a fancy to him. Although he was confident in his own looks, but not like some sort of handsome vagabond. And his bad temper, arrogant character, narrow perspective, and tendency to rage, how did Xiao Sa ever put up with it.
Bai Jing gave a shallow smile, his lips only slightly curled up, handsome with just a touch of tenderness, he decided to properly face Xiao Sa. If he still likes him, Bai Jing felt that if that person really was Xiao Sa, he could still barely accept that. It wasn’t a big deal to counter later!
If Xiao Sa had a lover around, then he will continually protect him, only until he didn’t need it anymore.
Bai Jing did not know what kind of feelings these were that he had towards Xiao Sa. He only knew that in the more than a thousand days and nights before his rebirth, Xiao Sa had become one of his obsessions, a sustenance, but also a redemption. Therefore, he must find him.
Well, then… ↩
However, the current top priority, is to organize his hidden dimension to get things right. When spiritual power is lacking, collecting materials is not convenient.
Thinking of the spring in the dimension, Bai Jing remembered, it wasn’t just because of mutating, or because of the role of meteorites, That spring seems to have the legendary role of cleansing, not only to restore the body, but also to treat wounds, As long as one bathed in the spring, after a while, all will be restored.
The only drawback is that the effectiveness of the spring water is reduced by half outside the dimension, and over time, then, with the passage of time, a few hours later, it is no different from ordinary spring water. Even so, it was at least better than nothing.
Keeping experimenting in mind, Bai Jing intended to go to the bathroom to put out a pool of spring water. Even if it can not increase his psychic power, it would still be alright to treat his headache. Just as he thought this, just when he was going to action, his body paused, stopping in his tracks. This wasn’t the right time!
Nanny Chen has the key to his room. Other things aside, he was afraid that if he passed out, then nanny Chen will have unauthorized access to his room. Even though he knew that while unconscious, nanny Chen can not tell any difference, he still did not want to expose his ability, did not want people to think that he had any strange behavior.
After making up his mind, Bai Jing focus was no longer on the spring. Instead, he picked up the phone, hesitated for a moment, and finally, press the dial button. It rang a few times, then, through the phone came a heavy voice. With kindness that revealed a deep sense of intimacy, as well as deep regret: “Jing, how do you feel today? I ‘m sorry, but father has to eat his words again. I’ll pay you back next time? I’m very busy these days.”
Bai Jing then suddenly remembered, just around this time, father seemed to agree to accompany him, but until the end of the world, he did not take any time off. Then after his own untold hardships, he finally found his father, but it was a dead end. Now that he heard the voice of concern, Bai Jing only felt very ironic.
He will never forget, after being sold to the Institute, and to meet with father one last time, with his wife and daughters around …
Listening to the words of those sisters’ sarcasm, looking at the sneering face of that woman, as well as his father’s silent eyes, at that moment he really felt that he was not only unnecessary, but also a downright joke!
“Jing? Jing? Are you angry? Forgive father, alright? Did you not fancy a Pagani last time? Dad can give it to you as a small compensation?”
“’I’m not angry.” Bai Jing faintly replied. Pagani? He really wanted one, and later his father did buy one for him, but that stuff was not as useful as a Hummer in an apocalypse. It couldn’t scale mountains, couldn’t store things. On the roadside, no one would bother looting it.
“It’s good Jing is not angry. Father will have someone pick up the car, and send it to you in a few days.”
“I do not want the Pagani. I do not want to go to D university, nor do I like that program. Send me some money, ok?, I want to travel, but I also want two modified military Hummers.” Bai Jing made his request, He certainly will not be angry, he was but an insignificant person only. After rebirth, he vowed, Beside Xiao Sa, there was nothing to make him happy, not even his own father either.
“Good good, how much money do you want. Father will send you enough, but you need to go to school. Don’t you like painting anymore? Oh, but you also like Hummers, huh. The army has a few, so I’ll have some people deliver them to you. “
“I do not like painting, I want to learn stocks, so give me a larger amount. I have use for it.” Bai Jing expressionlessly states, without a trace of any fluctuation. in fact, thinking about it, he really does not like to paint, but why did he sign up for this major. Apparently father and Nanny Chen whispered in his ear and pushed him to apply.
Bai Jing’s heart was cold, his eyes flashed a coldness. What if not long ago, Nanny Chen and the woman made contact. He remembered when the army broke up, it seemed that the direction is also in accordance with nanny Chen’s escape route, and later nanny Chen followed the army , Safely arriving at B City, if he hadn’t met Xiao Sa, he feared he would have been dead.
“You want to learn stocks … …” the voice over of the phone hesitated.
” Are you going to give me the money or not? Even if I lose, it’s no big deal.” Bai Jing impatiently said, as long as he thought his father the same as Nanny Chen, spoiling him, loving him, but actually blocking his development and growth, his heart sent waves of chills.
“Well … ..ok.” The other side hesitated for a moment and said: “As long as Jing has decided, then father will support you, just don’t change the major. You can select other subjects, as long as you do not delay your studies, that will do.”
Bai Jing gave an ironic smile. When he heard this, he understood. Even if father is a state councilor, his father-in-law is in the military. If father-in-law was not promoted, dad will not climb as fast, Actually, he was secretly only just treating himself well. The military and politics have always been one. Before the apocalypse that woman’s behavior towards father was open one eye close one eye. After the apocalypse, the government was nothing. They were a thorn in his eye, so he should have pulled out as soon as possible.
“I know, just quickly send the money. “Bai Jing said faintly, and felt his heart calm, as if relieved of some things. He won’t have the backbone to say that he doesn’t need to have father ‘s money, but their relationship is just so so. He already said it, he only cares about Xiao Sa this one person, why should he get entangled with others.
“Jing intends to go where to play? Remember to bring bodyguards, and when outside, pay attention to security. If you want to buy something, don’t be afraid to spend, father will pay your bills.”
“Thank you, father.” Bai Jing’s lips curled, and then he hung up the phone. He really didn’t want to listen to those words of concern. Spoiling him as usual, from which he was unable to extricate himself. When he was abandoned, he could not believe it , would not believe it, did not want to live. In this life he will not put out any trust, and listen more, for he was afraid his ear will drop.
However, for solving a major event, his heart is still very pleasant. He knew his father is very generous, giving him money that is definitely not paltry. Although he has hundreds of thousands in hands, to live a good life in the apocalypse, this is certainly not enough. Being reborn he swore, he will not let Xiao Sa worry about food, and now that he has the money, he can surely prepare materials.
Bai Jing thinks of the land in the hidden dimension, carefully planned those eight acres of land, of which half an acre were spring water. He can plant some food and fruit trees, and then raise some chickens, ducks and sheep and other animals.
By the way, he also needed to dig a small pond to raise some fish, shrimp and crab, so not only was there meat to eat, but seafood as well.
And then also plant some herbs. When the apocalypse hit, there was a drug shortage, a small ailment may cost a life. Hospital drugs are consumables, it’s better to grow their own medicines.
Also, he had to prepare a bed so that he could have a good rest whenever he was tired. If the house could also be moved in, then there also needs to be a bathroom. He did not want to take a bath in the spring water and pollute the dimension’s water resources.
There also needs to be a generator, a kitchen…
Bai Jing was thinking as such, when he suddenly discovered that he needs to prepare a lot of things, and this is not counting storage space. However, this can not stop his happiness. With these things, his future life also can be more secure.
But before long, he withered down. The body was overcome by a burst of fatigue. That reminded him that his psychic power is still in a weak state.
It seems that the use of the dimension’s spring is imperative, but this cannot be done at home.
Bai Jing took the car keys and was ready to go out. Just as he opened the door and went down a rotation of stairs, four bodyguards show up.
Bai Jing frowned. This was the first time he felt troubled having bodyguards, and he did not quite understand how he used to like people run around him.
“Do not follow me.” Bai Jing faintly said. He remembered very clearly that this home’s six bodyguards, except Wang Xuebing, all abandoned him. Not to say that he was vengeful, but after experiencing the apocalypse, he had the deepest understanding of human selfishness. He did not want them to get in the way.
“Young Master, this won’t do. Your identity is sensitive, so we must pay attention to security. Taking them along will also keep things convenient” Not letting the bodyguards speak, nanny Chen’s voice of concern floated over the room, then he saw her look reproachfully at him, her eyes showing slight disapproval.
Bai Jing was stoned face as he thought, protect him? It should be to monitor him. He hated how he was a fool in the past. Because it is for an illegitimate child’s sake, his own identity, both pride but also inferiority, boasting and showing off had become his life habits. Now thinking about it, it really is so childish.
Giving Nanny Chen a faint glance, he found he no longer has resentment. If he remembered right, nanny Chen has a son, seemed to be in a military school and graduating this year. If he wants to have a good future, Nanny Chen’s choice was not surprising. He could only blame himself for not understanding.
Though he did not hate any longer, he still will not forgive. He asked himself to not be so generous; the reason why he didn’t hate was, first, because the time now isn’t right. If not for being framed by Nanny Chen , how could he have successfully encountered Xiao Sa. Second is, without this umbrella, how could Nanny Chen in turn survive the apocalypse. Besides a touch of pity, Bai Jing could not find any other emotions.
“Wang Xuebing, follow.” Bai Jing finished, flinging the car keys to Wang Xuebing and sitting in the back seat of the car with no concern.
Nanny Chen was slightly startled. She felt that the young master just wanted to make her a little nervous. That one glance of indifference, without conscience, and that deep pity just watching her, just like watching the death of something mundane.
Her mind set some intent upon him, taking a close look at Bai, but she found nothing. Just now, her eyes must have been dazzled. Look, did not the young master obediently listen to her words? But the choice of bodyguard left her very unsatisfied. However, it is all right that the young master still listens to her.
When she first betrayed the young master, her heart panicked. With the second betrayal, she felt guilty. The third time, she wanted to make good compensation after all. The fourth, fifth, and when treachery had become a habit, everything would become a matter of course. She was doing things for his wife, was she not?
“Young Master, where are we going?” Wang Xuebing asked with a smile. His face seemed to also hold some excitement, his shining bright eyes watching for cars, eager to drive.
“Just go out first.” Bai Jing closed his eyes, tired, and leaned against the backseat. The sunny smiling face of that man suddenly made his eyes tingle.
Wang Xuebing’s lips curled, curling out a big smile. He turned his head, gazing out the front. Stepping on the accelerator, the limited edition Porsche zoomed out.
On the road, Bai Jing slowly opened his eyes, pupils deep and dark, flashing a touch of thoughtfulness. Perhaps, before meeting with Xiao Sa, he can gather his team. Although he has the hidden dimension to rely on and material needs taken care of, in the apocalypse, zombies run rampant all over the Earth, so going solo is not possible.
“Gold Coast.” Having made up his mind, Bai Jing announced the destination of the trip.
Wang Xuebing’s face showed a trace of regret, then making a turn, they sped towards the Gold Coast.
Bai Jing felt amused. He did not expect to see that this man, who was always without hesitation, as strong as a mountain, could have such childish behavior. It’s only a car, Bai Jing thought, maybe he should give him the car later to have fun. Maybe he should send him to learn about mechanics. During the apocalypse, that would be the most welcome talent.
Arriving at the Gold Coast, Bai Jing did not get off, only tossing him the wallet. He kept his eyes closed meditatively: “Two rooms.”
Wang Xuebing lifted one hand, just catching the wallet. Reluctantly, he looked at the Porsche once more, then opened the door. His handsome face shows infinite resentment, and his heart could not help but lament that this really is a different life.1 His young master has an increasingly stern manner.
Bai Jing was too lazy to give a glance, for Wang Xuebing is trustworthy, a real man. Otherwise, at that time, Nanny Chen would not let him go escape on their own.
Only because Wang Xuebing is not a person she can control!
Entering a room, Bai Jing asked for a bunch of snacks, and then he sent Wang Xuebing away. At present, the hidden dimension is the top concern.
Locking the door, without hesitation, Bai Jing took a glass of spring water, “Gulp!” “Gulp!” After drinking, he immediately went to the bathroom. But before he was at the bathroom door, his belly issued a burst of pain.2 Bai Jing was soaked with cold sweat , his body also quivering.
Damn, Bai Jing cried a curse, endured the pain, clenched his teeth and put out a pool of spring water, followed by a collapse as the sense of powerlessness came. His brain also sent waves of chills, and his whole body felt as if would be torn open, every part of the body creaking under pain that went to the very the bone. Beside his ear, he seemed to hear his joints go “pop, pop…”
Quickly removing his clothes, Bai Jing’s trembling body bathed in the spring. Painful, so painful, but besides pain, he could not find any other feelings. Bathing in the spring, he knew all his worries were unnecessary, Even the desire to faint had become a luxury.
He remembered that once, to escape from the Institute, he hid in the hidden-dimension. After immersing himself in the spring water, he had lost consciousness. When he awoke, he felt as refreshed as a newborn. He never knew that a bath in the spring would be so painful.
Entranced, Bai Jing naturally circulated his internal forces. One round, two rounds, and with the flow of blood, operating his inner meridians, he seemed to enter a profound state. Thirty-six rounds later, he slowly, very slowly, opened his eyes…
Not yet even starting a mile, Bai Jing jumped up. He was disgusted and frowned. As if there was something dirty within it, that pool of spring water had become a dark mud. Sending out waves of a nauseating stench, even his body was stuck with a lot of dirt. His hands, body, face, especially the face, and furthermore, he was so caked in filth his eyes couldn’t discern the expression upon his face.
Bai Jing moved his body and found general weakness, but the state of his psychic power was good. Although there was no advancement, his brain is not hurt. His heart jumped in joy, and when his hand waved, the bathroom towel, toothbrush, and cup disappeared. Then, they reappeared out of thin air, just as if their disappearance was just an illusion.
Bai Jing was so happy he did not care about the nauseating pool of water. Draining the tub and turning on the tap, he tried the water temperature. First, he needed to shower off all the mud and then bathe in the water, but this time, he couldn’t use the spring. Although his endurance was tough, enduring that pain a few more times…thanks, but no, thanks.
Rubbing and rubbing from head to toe, all was washed clean. Climbing out of the tub, he casually draped himself with a towel, walked out the door, picked up the phone and directly dialed the next door’s number.
“Hey, young master, are you alright?” The moment the phone rang, Wang Xuebing’s anxious voice came over.
“Ah, nothing’s wrong. Bring me a set of clothes and food.” Bai Jing looked around, a lighthearted answer. Turning the phone on to see that, in addition to a dozen missed calls, there were a few SMS messages, and the display above showed the time was August 3, 2019, 11:53 am. Already three days passed, no wonder his stomach was so hungry.
“Yes, right away!”
Hanging up the phone, Bai Jing looked at his cellphone. Three unknown numbers, Nanny Chen five times, his father dialed twice, three from his father’s secretary, Zhu Ting thrice, and He Yong once.
Bai Jing gave a taunting smile then looked at the messages…Tend number 8028, your account…30 million has arrived, please check upon receipt…
Bai Jing twitched his brow. This was not surprising. As long as that woman was not involved, his old man had always been very generous to him.
Then, his slender fingers clicked, and he continued to look at the next one: Bai Jing, you have fifteen minutes. If you do not come, we break up – Zhu Ting!
“Ba!” Bai Jing tossed his cell phone away, his eyes flashing coldness. That woman, how in the world did he ever fancy her. If it wasn’t for her “I am the Queen” temperament, Wang Xuebing would not have been scratched by a zombie. Nanny Chen had Wang Xuebing and Cao Lei escort him to escape, but he truly from the bottom of his heart wanted to escape with Zhu Ting.3 Perhaps he was the only one that could not look at Zhu Ting clearly, Zhu Ting tightly arm in arm with the army. With a struggle, Wang Xuebing was injured. And the result, Zhu Ting did not go with him.
And then…
Wang Xuebing knew his time was short anyways since he had been scratched. He simply left everything behind, gambling his own life, letting Cao Lei take him to leave, and after, escape. Cao Lei uncaringly dropped Bai off alone. And then he met Xiao Sa.
To say that in this life Xiao Sa is his only obsession, then Wang Xuebing must be his guilt. If it’s possible, he wanted to live together with Wang Xuebing during the apocalypse, but if his safety or Xiao Sa’s was threatened…Bai Jing’s eyes darkened, not because his heart turned hard and cold, but within his heart, the extremely small, small capacity stays on only Xiao Sa…4
However, if it is Wang Xuebing, then that situation would not happen. Bai Jing gave a shallow smile. Perhaps all because of that moment when Wang Xuebing used all his courage to fight, or perhaps because he was stern and didn’t hesitate, but inexplicably, Bai Jing does trust him in some way, not for his feelings but for his character.
“Pon, pon, pon” There was knocking at the door.
Bai Jing wrapped himself with the sheets, opened the door, only to turn back…
Wang Xuebing eyes were motionless, a bit blank, but the lightly tinted face instantly burst red.
“Why are you stunned?” Bai Jing would not believe that, in addition to that guy Xiao Sa, others could be gay. Taking the clothes from the hands of Wang Xuebing, Bai walked leisurely towards the bathroom.
Carefully looking in the mirror, only then did he find that his skin seemed to have become more delicate, his facial features more distinct. Because of that shower just now, his cheeks were flushed, revealing a crystal texture. His black jade-like eyes were clear and bottomless, a hidden luster flowed. Dressed in sheets, chest half-exposed with this wet-hair appearance, he totally melded into a very beautiful style.
Bai Jing brow wrinkled. He didn’t think the spring would hold beautifying effects. Changing clothes and parting his bangs to cover his lustrous eyes, he felt a little better.
Once out of the bathroom, Wang Xuebing seemed to have calmed down at this time, but now he looked stiff, with a firm poker face, eyes casting a glance at anywhere but Bai Jing.5
Bai Jing ignored him, opening the lunch box himself and began devouring everything. Now, the time was still early, and there should still be enough time for him to hit the stock market after the meal. He told his father he wanted to invest in stocks. It wasn’t a lie, for he knew the movements of the stock market this year, which stocks would rise, which stocks would double. Although his father gave him enough money, that still was not enough.
In Wang Xuebing’s mind, there were some surprises, such as how the young master looked. He actually did not seem to have eaten for a few days. If he remembered right, the young master should have already bought a lot of snacks before. Otherwise, just by the young master not exiting out of the room for a few days, not answering the phone, Nanny Chen would have already asked the hotel staff to break into the room.
In fact, he did not know that Bai Jing was afraid of Nanny Chen being a busybody, only buying some food to deceive the public. From entering the room to the present, he really hasn’t had a thing, except of course, a glass of spring water.
After the meal, Bai Jing couldn’t wait and had Wang Xuebing drive directly to the stock exchange.
Wang Xuebing looked at him strangely, somehow feeling that the young master was not the same.
Bai Jing’s mind was very clear. If it was in his previous life, he would never have gone to see stocks or the like. It was normal for Wang Xuebing to feel this was odd.
Arriving at the stock market hall just right at 1:30pm, because Bai Jing is a high ranking customer, he was directly invited to the VIP room.
Finishing all the procedures, Bai Jing deposited 20 million, to buy several familiar stocks that he remembered, and the remaining 10 million he intended to use to collect materials. If he was short, he would take from the stocks.
Later, he had Wang Xuebing drive him to D City’s largest bookstore, not only to buy some recipes, Chinese medicine textbooks, herbs, a compendium of Materia Medica, handmade machinery, agricultural science and technology…Even the most popular fantasy novels he bought in large quantities. He bought so much that it would fill a large room entirely.
Wang Xuebing was stunned. His young master didn’t swap personalities, did he? When did he ever like to read? And what is this, this mess of books. Could the young master even read this?
Wang doesn’t perceive that time has reset. He is noticing that Bai behaving radically different, as if Bai is leading a new life. ↩
Get that guy…a Tums. ↩
Yeah, blame the girl for your own failings. ↩
On a personal note, it’s this part of the narrative that disturbs me, Obsession is never healthy, folks! ↩
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Of course he did not understand, the whole reason he bought these books in the first place was to study them. There would be no one to cook for him in the apocalypse, so learning to cook was a must, not only so that he can feed himself, but so that he can also feed Xiao Sa, too.
Besides, he would like to read medical books a more often. Relying on a good psychic power, memory boost, he intended to systematically read a round of Chinese medicine, even if he could not comprehend it. The most important thing was to understand the bodily context of operation and the whole body’s energy points.
He also intended to go to Huangshan. Although the researchers had taught him a set of internal forces, he was too ignorant. Anyways, he did not want to stay at home. He remembered there was an old couple in Huangshan who were very famous at eschatology and fortunetelling. It was unfortunate that their hearts were too soft; the old couple had a tragic death, but their son lived well during the end of the world. It was rumored that he set up his own team.
His trip to Huangshan was to look for the couple and consult them on the issue of ancient kung-fu. Studying the medical book was also for sake of laying down the first foundation. If he did not know even a little bit, not to mention others, he himself would be very ashamed and embarassed.
As for those fantasy novels, once Bai Jing thought of this, his mouth could not help but twitch. These fantasy novels were great, just showing that the imagination had such a huge capacity for improvement. At a time when spatial powers could be very different, the first one to use dimension-edge was a fantasy novels lover whom could be described as an airheaded bimbo. With the spatial ability, she fantasized being invincible, with handsome men chasing after her. The truth be told, being the world’s most invincible and having a reverse harem of handsome men did not happen, though she invented the skills.
So Bai Jing felt that in this life, it was necessary to read some fantasy novels, especially novels delving into the world of magic.
And he would like to make a plan in the long-term. He remembered that upon his death, the apocalypse notwithstanding, those researchers scheduled his experiments non-stop because of his hidden dimension caused by his mutation. Wang Dahu spilled everything such that he could not hide anything. He was only glad that he still knew between good and bad and did not tell the entire truth to the boss. Otherwise, the people of the Institute would totally take him apart.
Wang Dahu was the boss, and he was originally a rural farming who developed an ability then gathered a group of people in the village. That gradually developed into a medium-sized team.
Bai Jing does not fear anything else but he was afraid of going back to his days as a captive. In time, these books will all become precious cultural resources of the country, not to mention, Bai Jing’s heart was bitter. No matter how much material he prepared, there will always be a day when he depletes it all. Putting these books there, perhaps they will be useful someday. In short, better be prepared, or else. They didn’t occupy too much space anyways.
Having someone directly deliver the books to the hotel, Bai Jing looked at the time. It was already four o’clock in the afternoon. Back on the road, Bai Jing kept silent for a while, looking at the person concentrating on driving in the front seat: “What are you going to do in the future?
Wang Xuebing grinned, too stunned for a moment to react over the fact that the young master was talking to him: “To protect the young master, obviously. And then, live with the one I love together.”
“You have someone you like?” He had not heard of this before.
Wang Xuebing face blushed, and he nodded his head. He must be remembering his lover, for his whole expression had softened.
Bai Jing stayed silent for a bit. He did not ask any more since he never heard this in his previous life. When it came time to escape, and he did not see that woman either, he lost interest in other people’s affairs. Instead, he asked: “I asked about what you intended to do. You cannot protect me all my life. By the way, how are your parents?”
“My parents died a long time ago, so my uncle raised me. This job to protect the young master is great. Easy work, high salary, I can save money to buy a house.”
“You’re honest.” Bai Jing gave him a supercilious look and found he couldn’t see where they were going. Then, he said: “Do you want to learn mechanics and motor vehicle customization?”
Wang Xuebing was surprised. The young master wanted to chat with him? Before, he felt something strange about the young master, and now, this was even more strange. In the old times, young master wouldn’t talk to the bodyguards. With his thoughts churning, he shook his head: “I still want to make money quickly. I can modify a car. I was poor when as a child, so I worked as child labor at a repair shop. Modified cars cost too much, and being a mechanic in a shop doesn’t earn as much money as being a bodyguard.”
“Do you know anything else besides money?” Bai Jing’s heart stopped. Turning to ignore him, his good intentions became donkey liver and lungs. Money this, money that, once the apocalypse starts, money becomes wastepaper. His desire for money was for naught.
“Oh, you rich people, of course you don’t know. I’ve wanted to earn more money since I was young, then grow old with my lover, together.”
This is the first time that Bai Jing had discovered that this guy’s head is only filled with thoughts of money. However, since Wang Xuebing can modify cars and speak so boldly…in the apocalypse half a barrel of water can also count as talent. Wang Xuebing’s manners alone should be good.
Back at the hotel, the book had not yet been sent over, so Bai Jing turned on the TV and idlly switched channels, listening to various reports on television, watching where his father was meeting. Bai Jing’s mind was cranky but then his cellphone rang. Casually bowing his head to take a look, he saw it was a call from Nanny Chen.
“Hello!”
“Young master, you finally answered the phone. What happened these past few days. Not even leaving a message, the old master called me several times.”
“Chasing girls!”
“Oh, oh, because of a girl, ah, chasing girls…that won’t do, Tingting is a good girl, you cannot make the wrong choice.”
“I know, is there anything else?”
“When will you return? I’ll let the kitchen prepare your favorites. Really, how can you not say a word when going out. Wang Xuebing is not sensible. And his job it to protect the young master, how can he act on his own…”
“If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up. Tomorrow I am going to go travel, but tonight I will be back.”
“What? Travel? Why didn’t you say so earlier, I’ll have someone prepare for you.”
“I told my father.”
“Then…ah, this time you have to have more people…”
“No, taking just Wang Xuebing is fine. I quite like him, and it’s uncomfortable with a lot of people.”
“That simply won’t do…”
Bai Jing hung up the phone right away. He thought he could endure things to the very end only to find that he did not have such a good conservation. He never knew Zhu Ting and Nanny Chen actually built up a rapport, but it is no wonder. Zhu Ting is the daughter of the Deputy Mayor, so Nanny Chen making friends with these people is reasonable; it was just for mutual benefit.
Bai Jing sneered. Better put these troubles aside, for these were insignificant people after all. Why waste his mind on people he doesn’t care for, as long as he keeps Xiao Sa in mind. If it weren’t for his mother’s relics, he wouldn’t have wanted to return to the villa tonight. In his previous life, he lost his mother’s relics because of his spatial mutation. In this life, he vowed to keep them well-preserved.
“Young master wants to go travel? “Wang Xuebing said hesitantly. He also only head just now, so he was completely unprepared.
“What’s wrong?” Bai Jing voiced his doubts. Wang Xuebing rarely showed such an expression, so he holds a little curiosity.
Wang Xuebing hesitated for a moment: “If young master decides to go travel, can Cao Lei follow?”
“Him?” Bai Jing frowned. Thinking of this brought unhappy memories, for he had been left in the wilderness by Cao Lei.
“No?” Wang Xuebing was disappointed and lowered his eyes but did not say anything more.
“It is not impossible.” Bai Jing felt odd. When did the relationship between Wang Xuebing and Cao Lei become so good? But adding another person to the team does not matter. Cao Lei, although Bai Jing only slightly trusted him, at least Cao did not harm him. At most, he didn’t care about Bai. It is much better than having Nanny Chen and his father force him to have more bodyguards. Putting aside the feelings of his grudge, Cao Lei is also a good candidate, better than those who eat outside the climb.
“Thank you, Master.” Wang Xuebing’s eyes and mouth curved into a happy smile. With that fresh smile hanging upon his face, watching it can only make people happy.
Some people are born with this kind of sunny temperament. After experiencing the end of the world, only seeing people’s numb expressions, at this time seeing this sunny smile, Bai Jing suddenly felt that bringing Cao Lei actually was not bad.
Before long, the bookstore finally sent the books. Moving them into the room already took up half the place, but Bai Jing had Wang Xuebing leave first to get gasoline, then pick him up downstairs.
Wang Xuebing looked at the house full of books tongue-tied because there were even more than he imagined.
Bai Jing stared at him: “You thought I bought these on a whim?”
Wang Xuebing suddenly realized, but in his mind he already knew, the young master is not the kind of person that loved to read, and these books also spanned different topics.
Bai Jing waited until he left, then picked out a few books to read. All the rest were placed in the storage dimension, and the snacks he bought were also put into it. When everything was done, he directly call the front desk. He booked the Presidential Suite because it was his father who was paying using the country’s money. Bai Jing is not reluctant, since if he waits a few months, nobody would pay attention to these disappearing funds.
When the two ate dinner, it was almost eight o’clock in the evening. Bai Jing saw the time was getting late, so he had Wang Xuebing drive back home. Upon hearing the sound of the car, Nanny Chen quickly greeted them, and with a look of love at Bai Jing: “This child, why did you come back so late. I had the kitchen prepare some food, and it’s been waiting for you.”
“I already ate, so I’ll go back to my room. Tomorrow, Wang Xuebing, Cao Lei and I leave.” Bai Jing said faintly and left the living room. He really did not want to talk nonsense with her, as now is not the time to be ripped apart. Otherwise he really wanted to slam her in the face. How would she be able to stay as if nothing had happened, loaded as she was.
“How can two people be enough? Or bring Qi Jun, too. Qi Jun is a calm man, has a sense of responsibility, and if he followed you, I can rest assured.”
Bai Jing suddenly felt amused. If previously he heard this, he would think Nanny Chen cared for him. Qi Jun was a veteran, agile, good at shooting, and had worked for that woman’s elder brother. To do things for themselves, that woman is really loaded.
These are things he later learned. When he arrived in B city, those who once were his bodyguards had a good future in the military. After dad gave up on him and Nanny Chen’s betrayal, what could he not deduce?
In fact, he may also be fortunate that his father is now a big official, or else he may not have lived to be eighteen years old.
“No, he’s always gloomy, and I dislike him. I want to travel, not have him make me sick.” Bai Jing furrows his brow disdainfully. Anyway, he has always been headstrong, so with such a rebuttal, Nanny Chen would most likely be convinced.
Nanny Chen hesitated a moment: “Otherwise, bring Wang Xia .”
Bai Jing sneered. She really did not give up, so he intolerably waved: “Do not bother, I’m going upstairs.”
Nanny Chen’s heart jumped. The young master has never used this tone to speak to her, the young master with no parents around him, who depended on her. She turned around to look at Wang Xuebing, flat face trying to ask a question when Bai Jing ‘s voice came from upstairs: “You and Cao Lei prepare something. We’ll leave tomorrow morning.”
Wang Xuebing looked as if he got a special amnesty, and with no pause, he quickly left the hall.
Nanny Chen’s face darkened and then looked up throughout the luxurious hall to see Bai Jing standing on the second floor. Worried, she asked: ” Young master, you are not in any trouble? Will Tingting travel, too? Two bodyguards is really not enough, all I’ve done is for your own good.”
“Already broke up.” Bai Jing lightly said and turned back to the room. Closing the door with a “Click!” he secretly thought, this time she should let go.
Turned out to be a quarrel with his girlfriend, so Nanny Chen was relieved. Never mind the young master’s bad temper today, she was thinking it was just tourism only. The young master will soon be starting school but she did not send people to follow. The lady wouldn’t blame her.
In fact, she was also very difficult to keep happy. The master protects the young master, yet the wife must also know all the movements of young master, must not let the young master have good fortune, but also can not let him have any accidents, otherwise the master will get angry. Whatever luck the lady has, she doesn’t know, but they, the servants, certainly will not have good fruit to eat.
After returning to his room, Bai Jing locked the door. Looking around to the left corner, there sat a 3 foot tall safe. Keying in the well memorized password, with a “Pui”, the door opened. Bai Jing’s pupils suddenly contracted, like a cat’s eyes, they become a long narrow line. His first reaction was that, this could not be!
The safe was empty. Besides a machete, there was nothing else.
Where were mother’s relics?
Bai Jing’s face became livid, only feeling his blood boil up. He was furious, an indescribable anger churning in his chest, no, not quite!
Just then, he calmed down. Besides himself, no one knew what that password was. The things inside could not have been taken away by others, and he remembers very clearly, in the last life when the outbreak occurred, the things in the safe were still intact.
This machete…
Bai Jing slowly stretched out his hand and gently wiped the machete on his hand. The perfect handle and scabbard, gave off a simple and old atmosphere. Cold and sacred, he pulled the blade out from the scabbard. The blade flashed, showing its restrained magnificence. The blade’s curvature turned upwards elegantly, followed by a thinner aft end, and if he remembered right, this machete was mistakenly lost in his confrontation with the zombie. That is, out of his mother’s relics, it was the only thing that didn’t disappear after the mutation of the hidden dimension.
Inside his heart there definitely was disappointment, loss, bitterness, regret, but all are not worth Bai Jing’s shock to the heart. Never had he been like this. It was clear that he was born again, that this was not a dream nor a parallel world, but a real jump back in time because it was the same dimension so what was lost will not come back.
Crystal tears ran down his face. Bai Jing cried and laughed, though he thought he would not cry. He was glad everything has not happened, that there was still time to change. Just thinking of his mother’s relics, Bai Jing’s heart was saddened. Sadly hanging his head, he tightly held the knife in his arms, for this was the only thing he yearned.
Mother was D University’s school flower, but unfortunately her lifelong mistake was meeting his father. All she had left were relics, his grandfather’s entire collection of antiques from throughout his life, but it was all gone now…
Bai Jing bowed with a bitter smile, suddenly feeling a bit hypocritical. In fact, those things were already gone from his previous life, right?
Wrapped up in a good mood, Bai Jing sent the machete into the dimension. At least he has it as a souvenir!
When it was night, he thought he would toss and turn all night long, but he did not expect he would have a good night’s sleep. How long had it been since he had such peaceful sleep, such deep sleep. After the outbreak, around five years before his death, he never seemed to have had such a stable sleep, either, so he really wanted to cuddle the bed!
But…
Thinking of those spying eyes downstairs, within his smile was hidden concern about the blade. He did not want to stay in this house for another moment.
He quickly finished grooming, went downstairs, where Wang Xuebing and Cao Lei had been waiting to follow him. Nanny Chen kept talking, with a few words of blame from time to time.
Wang Xuebing kept his head nodding, Cao Lei slovenly crossed his legs, loosing a nasty laugh. His pair of dark eyes randomly looked around, not knowing how much of Nanny Chen’s words got into his ears. Seeing Bai Jing arrive, his eyes brightened. He stood up, chest quite straight as if to salute: ” Yong master -”
When Wang Xuebing heard this voice, and his eyes begging for help swept over.
Nanny Chen got angry at once. She was not very satisfied with these two bodyguards. They normally had not a positive attitude nor discipline. Not waiting for her to say anything, Cao Lei asked: “Where would young master like to go? Would you like me to book a ticket?”
Wang Xuebing kept down his head. Just remembering the trip they went on yesterday, he had forgotten this very important issue.
Nanny Chen was dumbfounded. Bai Jing looked at her. Didn’t she always claim to care about him? So many obvious things that he did not think clearly over in his past life, how foolish he was in his previous life, for he had only her as a family. Since his mother died when he was seven, she had been always by his side…
Bai Jing faintly withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Wang Xuebing, directly ignoring Cao Lei: “We’ll travel with the car, drive there.” That car was bought to gain Zhu Ting’s favor, but it was only used once. Now, it would be put to good use.
Wang Xuebing mouth formed an “O.” Before, when young master traveled, if it wasn’t for significant landscapes, then it was for sightseeing abroad. Each time he showed that big style, comfortable, carefree, excited, he had long admired this sort of job. He thought he could help Cao Lei win an enjoyable job. Traveling by car, Wang Xuebing’s heart was cool as stone. and now there were only three of them. Wherever the young master wanted to go, the hard part was on the two of them drivers…
Although he was very fond of cars, but traveling with this car needed being on the road for many days. No one could stand that, so who the hell had the mood to see the scenery. Wang Xuebing just felt fooled!
Cao Lei pursed his lips. Compared to how the young master announced travel by car, he was more concerned about the young master’s attitude. Just when did the young master treat Wang Xuebing differently, nor did he offend him yet. Feeling something strange was on mind, this was quite puzzling…
Nanny Chen tried to speak but ultimately did not say anything against those words, only telling: “I wish young master a happy time. Eat breakfast and then go, pay attention to safety on the road, and don’t forget to call back home. Right in September is school, so you cannot be late. Beginning college means becoming an adult.No need for you to take too much notice of Tingting, for I will help you lecture her. Our Little Jing is a man she can rely on.”
Bai Jing did not know how to act. If this was spoken in his last life, he certainly would be shy, would feel awkward. He grew up without parents and would very much like to hear this faint concern, but falsity is false. Nanny Chen should know that with a car, the distance travel would not be far, so she would be assured.
“From now on, do not care for that woman. She really thinks she’s something important. Let’s go.” Bai Jing faintly finished. Directly having Cao Lei drive, he threw his luggage to Wang Xuebing. With a little travel bag, in addition to daily necessities there were only a few books inside.
Nanny Chen saw him out the door. Once Wang Xuebing was in the car, he was full of excitement. What a great car, the whole thing had been modified. The trunk was not large being only 30 square meters, but it had everything. As luxurious as a small suite, the car had anti-vibration. When sitting inside, you won’t feel any shaking, just like when on a train. Tut! Richer people get everything, just being a chauffeur is no good at all.
“Now, where to?” Cao Lei’s lazy voice passed over.
Bai Jing felt very puzzled. This guy was apparently carefree, so how could he be a bodyguard? He was even sent by his father specifically, that is, recommended by a professional.
Not understanding it, he thought no more of it. Anyway, it had nothing to do with him. Opening the map to see the route: “Meal first, you’re ordering, and then we go to Qingquan County.
“How about Xianzhi Restaurant?” Cao Lei thought about the young master’s preferences, refusing to say anything about his choices. Knowing Bai Jing was not fond of him, all he needed to do was obediently drive on the road.
“Do as you like!” Bai Jing finished. Lazily leaning against the sofa, he took out a fantasy novel and began to read.
Wang Xuebing stared and was quite choked. Qingquan County is the first town not far from D City. What were they doing there.
But no matter what he thought, no one would answer. Bai Jing’s mind had long since been in the book, and to tell the truth, this man made utter chaos of the story. He looked really bored, but for that magical imagination, he had only admiration. Although he could now use the hidden dimension, humans still could not enter. Fortunately psychic power can be manipulated in it, or else such large tracts of land could only be seen and never used. That would be awful.
And he also wanted to look for inspiration from the novel. Maybe in some cases he would be able to have some breakthrough by those characters. Anyways, since those two were here, he did not have the leisure to read the medical books. He could only read at night in the room. From the way here to Huangshan, where there was a big distance and while collecting materials on the road, until they arrived at Huangshan, he thought he should be able to clearly remember the force points to the human body and be able to trace all the meridians!
Arriving at Xianzhi restaurant, Cao Lei took the lead to open the door, responsibly taking an “After you,” sort of motion.
Bai Jing was not unaccustomed to this. He slowly exited the car, with a graceful gait, appropriately tailored clothes, his posture tall and straight. Bright and white was his face, revealing its cold and proud angles, an arrogant look in his eyes that seemed to see no one. All without exception, he made no attempt to downplay his grandeur.
Even Wang Xuebing had to give him praise. A noble is a noble, and the laypeople were afraid that they could not imitate this sort of excellence…
Only just having arrived at the first floor lobby, Bai Jing had become the focus of attention.
People who knew him greeted him with a smile: “Master Jing.”
Bai Jing frowned, and directly scaled the stairs to his private room. He did not understand why in his previous life he liked to be in crowded cluster, and always showed off his extraordinary, I-don’t-know-what-low-key is attitude, as if pride had dripped into his bones.
Bai Jing gave a self-deprecating smile. In fact, it was his self-esteem, wasn’t it? Though his dad was great, the truth was, he was nothing but an illegitimate child.
“Master Jing, long time no see.” One with elegant looks, a man had on a pair of gold wire glasses, approached them.
Bai Jing looked at him and nodded.
That man did not care about Bai Jing’s coldness. He gently laughed: “Master Jing, the person you sent last time has already left. Before, he wanted contact information, but without Master Jing’s permission, I could not give out any. Are you having a meal? Mind if I join you?
Bai Jing was puzzled. What person?
Cao Lei then reminded him: “Last Saturday, Hong Lai Street, a man.”
Hung Lai Street? What man? Bai Jing thought for a moment, but he still did not remember. For them, it was perhaps a few days ago, but for him, it was five years ago, and last Sunday he only just woke up from bed. Things that long ago, who could remember that clearly.
“It seems that Master Jing has forgotten, but fortunately I did not make a decision. I thought that you knew each other.” He Yong gave a faint smile. He was not the slightest embarrassed by the lack of a reply, and he actually seemed to have found firm footing
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