Chapter 273 : It's Like a Fairy Tale
Chapter 273 - It's Like a Fairy Tale!
“Is this bug really valuable?”
Although phrased as a question, Ye Sheng already knew the answer, if it wasn't valuable, Gu Luoyu wouldn't have brought it back.
Thus, the previously disgusted Ye Sheng suddenly treated the bug as a priceless treasure. However, with the honeydew about to drip from its rear end, she hastily passed it to Gu Luoyu, shifting the “problem” away.
Ahem, such an important treasure should naturally be entrusted to Gu Luoyu!
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In response, Gu Luoyu merely shook her head with a helpless smile. Then, with a flick of her wrist, she cleaned the bug, condensed a black box with her psychic energy, secured it, and hung it on the “Black Cloud.”
Problem solved.
By the time they reached the team's campsite, Ye Sheng still felt reluctant to disembark from the “Black Cloud.” After all, who wouldn't cherish the chance to ride a special version of the “Somersault Cloud”?
It was so much fun.
Instantly noting Ye Sheng's inner conflict, Gu Luoyu spoke up, “We'll be staying here for several days. Play as much as you want, no need to worry about anything else.”
At these words, Ye Sheng's eyes lit up. Shaking off her concerns, she quickly regained her cheerful energy.
Only then did she notice the shocked gazes from all around. It happened to her, arriving on a floating cloud with Gu Luoyu was indeed an astonishing sight.
After all, using psychic energy as a flying vehicle was something only Gu Luoyu could do.
But...
Pondering this, Ye Sheng turned to Gu Luoyu with a puzzled look. Why the sudden high-profile display? Did she have confidence in regaining control of her psychic energy before returning to the base, allowing her to “cleanse” these people's memories in time?
If not, wouldn't that spell disaster?
The base will certainly come after them immediately.
Under such intense scrutiny, Gu Luoyu couldn't pretend not to notice. But instead of explaining, she merely raised an eyebrow slightly, leaving Ye Sheng's heart itching with curiosity.
Truthfully, there was no real secret.
Gu Luoyu wasn't entirely confident, after all, the sheer volume of psychic energy she now possessed made full control a monumental task.
Although she appeared fine, she was constantly organizing her psychic sea. To describe the pain level, it was like using a comb to scrape flesh from bone, exposing white skeletons underneath.
Just like when the Gu family had shattered every bone in her body and severed her tendons, despite the agony, she never showed it. If anything, she found a strange pleasure in the pain.
Her boldness now stems from sheer strength. Even if the base discovered she was Erensu, it wouldn't matter.
At most, they'd fear her, but they couldn't touch her.
As for why she chose to reveal her identity now?
First, she was unstable. Psychic energy might expose her eventually. Second, she wanted a better life for Ye Sheng.
Living forever in the base's outer districts wasn't an option, she wanted to take Ye Sheng into the inner and core zones. If she kept hiding, even after Ye Sheng gave birth, they'd still be waiting...
So, after much trouble, Gu Luoyu decided to leave it to fate.
She'd see if her psychic energy stabilized upon their return.
Meanwhile, the rest of the team only believed the “Black Cloud” was real psychic energy after watching it dissolve. Their awe and fear of espers grew exponentially.
The other espers in the group, however, looked at Gu Luoyu with complex expressions.
Even as fellow espers, they knew their abilities paled in comparison. Materializing constructs was already difficult, let alone crafting a rideable vehicle.
It was like something out of a fairy tale!!!
Just who was this Gu Luoyu? Where did she come from? Why was she so strong?? Was this high-cost hunting mission arranged just to recruit her?
Not only the espers thought so, even the aristocratic youths in the team had the same idea. Witnessing Gu Luoyu's power firsthand made them eager to bring her into their families.
Compared to mere hunting experience, securing such a powerhouse would be the real prize of this expedition!!!
Unfortunately...
While everyone schemed, the “powerhouse” Gu Luoyu had no interest in them. During their stay, she took Ye Sheng deep into the wasteland on the “Black Cloud,” even playing around with S-class polluted creatures.
If a creature was too disenchanted to move, Gu Luoyu would stab it a few times until pain drove it into a rage, chasing them in fury, then she was satisfied.
The cloud would then speed away, leaving Ye Sheng squealing with excitement, her adorable face flushed with thrill, as if they were in an intense chase.
The S-class monsters people fear? Merely their playthings.
The kind you kill once you're done having fun.
Truly, with enough strength, even the post-apocalyptic wasteland could be enjoyable!
Time flew by as Ye Sheng reveled in the fun. Five days passed in a blink. When they returned to camp after another day of adventure, the long-waiting team leader rushed over.
“Lady Gu, the hunting mission is nearly complete. We'll depart for the base tomorrow.”
Nodding at the news, Gu Luoyu simply pulled Ye Sheng into their tent. As she lowered the flap, she turned to see Ye Sheng's serious expression, her dark eyes deep in thought.
Gu Luoyu couldn't help but sigh, knowing exactly what weighed on Ye Sheng's mind.
During their excursions, Gu Luoyu's wildly active psychic energy remained uncontrollable, and she made no effort to hide it. After all, with polluted creatures fleeing at the sight of her, concealment was impossible.
Ye Sheng knew this well. Without control, “memory cleansing” was off the table, meaning exposure was inevitably upon their return.
At this thought, Gu Luoyu grew curious. What would Ye Sheng say next?
Just as anticipation rose, Ye Sheng sobbed loudly, then seemed to reach a decision. She patted the spot beside her, signaling Gu Luoyu to sit.
Once seated, Ye Sheng spoke solemnly:
“Ah Yu, let's not go back. I suddenly think living in the wasteland for a while sounds nice, getting closer to nature and all.”