Night of apocalypse

Shen Qiu looked at the text message on the phone and couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

He thought for a while and sent a message to Bai Lanxin.

good!

Soon the message from the other side came back.

Well, see you at six o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

After Shen Qiu read the message, he stretched. Tomorrow night, I will have dinner with Bai Lanxin, so I can ask her to help with Zhang Can's affairs.

Let's see if Bai Lanxin can solve the food problem in the residential area outside. If it can't be solved, it's okay to find a way to solve the food seller, or if it doesn't work, then she can pay for it herself.

The next evening.

A pickup truck was parked at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion.

Just as Shen Qiu opened the passenger car door and got off, Chen Ye who was at the side hurriedly shouted at Shen Qiu.

Boss, when will I pick you up?

talk later.

Shen Qiu waved his hand at Chen Ye, and then walked towards the City Lord's Mansion.

The soldiers guarding the gate saluted Shen Qiu one after another when they saw Shen Qiu, but did not interrogate or stop him.

Shen Qiu walked in and looked left and right, the City Lord's Mansion was exceptionally quiet today. There wasn't any atmosphere of a banquet, and it seemed that Bai Lanxin had invited her in private.

He picked up his phone and sent a message to Bai Lanxin.

I'm here, where are you?

Soon a message popped up.

You go to the back garden first. I still have something to do. I'll go find you right away.

After reading the message, Shen Qiu walked towards the back garden.

At this time in a cozy room.

I saw Bai Lanxin wearing long blue hair draped over her left shoulder, wearing a noble and elegant white lace dress, sitting on the dressing table.

The dress flattered her figure perfectly.

She picked up the jewelry box, and tied the swan crystal pendant around her neck, then picked up the lipstick, and smeared her red lips in front of the mirror.

Looking through the mirror, one can see that today's Bai Lanxin deliberately put on light makeup.

For a moment, it seemed that the beautiful face was less sassy and more soft, and it looked more beautiful.

After Bai Lanxin applied her lipstick, she took a look in the mirror, and after confirming that there was no problem, she hurriedly got up and walked towards the door.

At this time the door was pushed open.

Major An Li walked in with a tray and shouted.

Miss, ah~

Major An Li and Bai Lanxin met face to face, and they were shocked, and the tray in their hands fell to the ground.

The medicine bottles and water cups on the tray fell directly to the ground.

What are you doing?

Bai Lanxin asked helplessly as she looked at An Li, who had a lot of hands and feet.

Major An Li quickly picked up the thing, and then asked in disbelief.

Miss, why do you dress like this? Don't you never dress like this?

She felt that today's Bai Lanxin was a little out of order?

When Bai Lanxin heard An Li's words, she felt a little embarrassed, then coughed and said.

It's nothing, it's okay to be idle, change your style. By the way, what I asked you to take.

At this.

An Li handed the medicine bottle in her hand to Bai Lanxin.

Bai Lanxin took it and said to herself very happily.

Hey, I don't believe in getting you drunk, let's see how you fly out of my palm today.

Miss, what are you talking about?

nothing.

Miss, why do you want powerful sleeping powder?

Major An Li asked in bewilderment.

Ahem, I haven't been sleeping well recently. Let's not talk about that. Well, where is my dad? What is he doing?

Bai Lanxin changed the subject, and then asked like a thief.

My lord, he is in his room arranging his clothes.

He's getting dressed? For what?

I don't know, it seems that there is an important guest visiting tonight. The master is preparing to entertain, so the master probably has no time to care about you today.

An Li thought for a while and replied.

That's great, okay, I won't tell you.

Bai Lanxin's face was happy when she heard this, and she opened the door to the back garden.

da da~

As Bai Lanxin walked quickly, the white high heels immediately made a crisp sound.

However, when Bai Lanxin was about to go downstairs, she bumped into City Lord Baishao who was also about to go downstairs.

Wow~

Bai Lanxin was taken aback immediately, and looked at Bai Shao in disbelief.

I saw the Lord Baishao wearing a slender white gown, embroidered with vivid birds of peace on the whole gown, and the Lord Baishao combed his hair meticulously, and even used moisturizing milk on his face, his complexion looked very Ruddy and shiny. What's even more exaggerated is that City Lord Baishao also deliberately put on white gloves and black leather shoes.

The whole person can be as formal as possible.

What are you doing?

The Lord Baishao was taken aback by Bai Lanxin, and asked angrily.

What's wrong with you today, you're dressed so formally? I remember watching the video of your wedding, and I didn't see you being so exaggerated?

Bai Lanxin looked her father up and down in disbelief.

City Lord Baishao's expression froze immediately, and he said to Bai Lanxin.

Why, can't I dress more formally?

I didn't say no, I just thought you were suspicious.

Wait, why do you care? What are you wearing? How many years ago did you wear this dress?

I just flipped over, is there a problem if I want to wear it?

Bai Lanxin immediately looked unnatural, and replied with a guilty conscience.

City Lord Baishao looked at the abnormal Bai Lanxin, and just wanted to ask a few more questions, but he thought of something, so he spoke.

It's up to you, anyway, be honest with me today and don't cause trouble for me!

After finishing speaking, City Lord Baishao hurried downstairs.

Seeing this, Bai Lanxin also went downstairs, and the two of them turned to the right at the same time after going downstairs.

Why are you following me? Didn't I tell you, be more honest today?

The Lord Baishao said angrily to Bai Lanxin who was following up.

I didn't, I'm going in this direction too.

Bai Lanxin had a look of grievance on her face, she didn't want to be with Bai Shao, the problem was that if she didn't go here, how could she go to the back garden?

I don't care what you want to do, you stand here for a while, I'll go first!

Bai Shao didn't bother to talk nonsense to Bai Lanxin, so he hurried forward after talking to her.

Bai Lanxin had black lines on her face, but there was nothing she could do, she could only stand there for a while, waiting for the old man to go away.

It just so happened that she didn't want to go with the old man either.

In the back garden.

Shen Qiu strolled leisurely.

A breeze blew past, and the green leaves on the branches swayed.

Cha Cha ~

The cicada on the tree kept calling.

Shen Qiu felt quite comfortable, and his heart became much calmer.

However, at this moment, Shen Qiu saw a small blue lake in front of him, so he walked over.

When he approached, he saw a rather familiar figure standing by the lake, looking at the lake with his hands behind his back.

Shen Qiu's eyes lit up immediately, and then he walked up excitedly and shouted.

Dragon Two.

The figure was slightly startled, then turned to look at Shen Qiu.

At this time, in the surrounding corners, a figure wearing a black ghost mask saw Shen Qiu approaching, and they were about to attack one after another.

At this moment, red prohibition warnings popped up on their masks, so they retreated one after another.

At this time Shen Qiu walked in front of Long Er, who was about to say something when Long Er was about to say something, only to see Shen Qiu with a smile all over his face, hooking Long Er's neck with his hands and saying happily.

Haha, no surprise! You old boy is too mean, you just left when you said it last time.

Seeing this scene, the figures around them stared wide-eyed and their legs were trembling. Many of them were holding weapons on their waists and wanted to rush forward.

Long Er, who was hooked by the neck, was slightly taken aback, but then he reacted and said calmly.

Oh, there was something last time.

Okay, no need to explain, I know you are busy, I don't care about you, we haven't seen each other for a while!

have.

Long Er said calmly.

Shen Qiu suddenly felt something was wrong and said.

Why is your voice a bit wrong, a little hoarse?

I'm getting older, and my body is definitely not as good as yours. In addition, the injuries I suffered before have not healed, and I got a little cold, and that's it.

Long Er explained lightly.

Okay, stop pretending. Your body is not necessarily worse than mine. It's rare to see you here. Let's go, I invite you to drink, let's have a good get together, there are too many people here.

Shen Qiu actually noticed that there are quite a lot of guards in the back garden, so it's not suitable for chatting with too many people.

OK.

Long Er agreed after speaking.

Let me tell you, I know there's a very good tavern in Sky City, and you must like it very much.

Shen Qiu hooked Long Er's neck, walked out while smiling. In his opinion, how could he let go of such a good opportunity.

At this moment, City Lord Baishao hurried over, and he saw Shen Qiu hooking Long Er's neck from a distance.

His eyeballs almost didn't fall out, and his old face was stunned, with an expression of incredible incredulity in his eyes.

Just when he was about to move forward.

Suddenly, a figure wearing a metal mask of a ghost stretched out his hand to block the Lord Baishao.

No, Yi.

City Lord Baishao said in amazement.

Before City Lord Baishao finished speaking, the figure in front of him shook his head.

City Lord Baishao froze in place, just watching Shen Qiu hook Long Er and walk towards the back door.

On the other side, Shen Qiu and Long Er left the City Lord's Mansion through the back door.

On the street, Shen Qiu didn't forget to pick up his phone and simply sent a message to Bai Lanxin.

I have something to do temporarily, so I'll go and get busy first, and I'll come back to you later.

Seeing Shen Qiu sending messages, Long Er asked kindly.

What? Is there something wrong?

It's okay, let's take the express bus ahead.

good.

Long Er nodded.

Not long after, Shen Qiu and Long Er came to Chunjian Tavern, Huaying Street, 3rd Ring Road.

Since this tavern is relatively famous, Shen Qiu often found it, and wanted to try it a long time ago, so he took this opportunity to come.

At this time, the sky had already darkened, and the signs at the entrance of the tavern were all lit up.

The two walked in, and a charming proprietress in a blue dress with a sweet smile greeted her.

You two distinguished guests, do you want to be a hall or a private room?

Let's have a private room.

Shen Qiu replied directly.

Please come with me.

The proprietress led Shen Qiu and the two of them inside.

This tavern is small in scale, with a circular bar in the middle, and people can sit on both sides of the bar.

Next to the bar, there are small private rooms separated by wooden screens. This kind of private room has no door, only a curtain that hangs down to cover it slightly.

Shen Qiu and Long Er were led to sit down in one of them, and then Shen Qiu ordered a few bottles of white wine and side dishes.

Okay, here it is for you.

The proprietress then retreated.

Looking at the small private room, Long Er seemed to be touched, and said in a low voice.

Haven't been to this place for many years.

Why is there no such thing in the City of Shenxing? Then where do you usually go to drink?

Shen Qiu asked in a good mood.

No, by the way, you are so kind to invite me to drink, is there something wrong?

Looking at Shen Qiu, Long Er asked calmly.

It has to be you. Sure enough, I can't hide it from you. The LV2 realm book you showed me last time, isn't there a next LV3 book? Show me it! I have basically practiced the LV2 realm now. .”

Shen Qiu was not polite to Long Er either, and said with a playful smile.

After hearing Shen Qiu's words, Long Er took out half an unremarkable book from his loose sleeve and handed it to him.

Shen Qiu didn't expect Long Er to be so happy, and was also slightly taken aback. But then he reacted and quickly reached out to take it.

He flipped through it a little, and it was really the second half of the volume.

Shen Qiu was overjoyed and put it away immediately, as expected, the boy Long Er didn't give it to him before, not because he was stingy but because he was afraid that he would not be able to eat too much.

Enough! You are so interesting.

Just read this book, don't show it to others. When you understand it after research, return it to me the next time we meet.

Long Er calmly instructed Shen Qiu.

No problem, but I'm a little confused.

Even though Shen Qiu was delighted, she was also a little confused.

Tell me.

Long Er replied indifferently.

At this time, the proprietress brought up the sake and side dishes, and placed them in front of Shen Qiu and Long Er.

Shen Qiu poured Long Er a small glass of white wine and asked curiously.

I have a question, why is there such a book that can popularize the realm, why not spread it to everyone below? In this way, everyone can become stronger and deal with the disaster together.

The reason is very simple. You can't do this. Some things can't be popularized casually. How do you know whether the people you popularize are good or bad? But if one out of ten people has a bad heart, isn't it troublesome? So this kind of thing It can only be opened to people who have been selected by thousands of people. Even if the standard is relaxed in the future and they can be redeemed with points, those who use points to redeem are also screened in a sense. After all, when they get points, they are also doing for the Red League. struggle.

Long Er took off half of the mask, took a sip of wine and explained lightly.

It seems to make sense, but in a sense, if it is popularized, there should be more good people than bad people!

Do you think it is easier to break a glass, or to put a broken glass back together?

Uh, what you said makes sense, but why are you speaking so seriously today? Did you encounter something recently and get stimulated by it?

Shen Qiu looked at Long Er more and more curiously.

No, it's just that there have been too many major events recently, and I'm a little emotional.

Long Er replied with a faint smile.

At this moment, Shen Qiu and Long Er heard two guests on the bar outside complaining while drinking.

You said that life is really unfair. Why can someone live in the City of Sunshine Stars as soon as they are born, but we can only stay here.

Don't be discouraged, isn't it just that you haven't applied for immigration? Come back next time.

Those reviewers really looked down on people with their dog's eyes, and they pissed me off.

No way, people feel that they are inherently superior, and they are not in the same circle.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu thoughtfully lowered his voice and chatted with Long Er.

Long Er, you said that everyone belongs to the Hongmeng. Why did you make so many circles? It's really unfair to the people below.

Long Er picked up the wine bottle and poured Shen Qiu a glass, and asked calmly.

What is fairness? How do you know that the so-called circle is not fair?

Tsk tsk, you will be criticized for saying that.

Throughout history, have you noticed that those circles look like an era that ended?

this

Shen Qiu was stunned, he thought carefully from the eighth city to the first city, each city seemed to be part of a different historical process.

If you compare the circle to ponds, then some ponds are filled with shrimps, some ponds are filled with fish, and some are filled with sharks. When you are not strong enough, jump from one pond to another What will happen? The times are advancing, the strong will always be the strong, there will always be people who can't keep up with the pace of the times, and finally become the harvest target of the strong. As for the so-called circle, you seem to be restrained, so why not a kind of protection! It not only constrains the people below, but also constrains the people above.

But this also restricts the insiders and cuts off their upward path.

Shen Qiu pondered for a while and replied.

If you don't even have the ability to break through the circle, then what qualifications do you have to say that I can survive in the upper circle. The truly strong will not be bound by these barriers.

Long Er explained lightly.

Hey, you're right, but isn't the situation different now? The cities below are not very safe, they are often attacked, and it is very difficult to deal with them, and the Red League's support for the cities below is also very general.

Actually, after the cities below were attacked, the Hongmeng did its best to send out all the experts who could support it, and there were no extra people to use.

That's not right! How could there be no masters? When the city of Shenxing was attacked, there were not many masters?

Shen Qiu asked curiously.

That's the saddest part.

Long Er said with some emotion.

Wait, are you trying to say that interests come first?

Shen Qiu suddenly reacted and said.

That's right, interests come first. Who would be willing to do so without interests? Did you see Chu Wuji, Lei Jing and others appear when Sky Sky City was attacked?

Long Er asked lightly.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu also resonated with Long Er's words.

Isn't this the same as what I was worried about at the time?

Is there no way to change the situation?

Shen Qiu asked after a while.

It's not that simple. What the Hongmeng can do now is to balance all aspects and try to guide everything to the right track.

Long Er said calmly.

In this case, why not consider cutting off those disobedient ones?

Shen Qiu asked curiously.

There must be a reason for cutting them, right? Otherwise, who would be convinced? Everything they do is within the rules. Is it because they are developing well that you cut them for no reason? In other words, if the Red League cuts you for no reason , would you like to?

That's definitely not willing.

Yes, even if you don't want to, can they be willing? The world is full of contradictions, and there are many contradictions within the Hongmeng. Some people complain that the people above occupy resources and wealth, and some people complain that the Hongmeng has too many rules and regulations, which affect them. Fair competition, there is no way to develop freely. Do you think they are wrong? In fact, they are both right, but their positions are different.

I understand that when looking at anything, you have to stand on the standpoint of different people, so that you can see the essence of things.

That's right.

Long Er looked at Shen Qiu's eyes with more appreciation.

If, let me use an analogy, if you had the opportunity to sit on it, what would you do?

Shen Qiu asked with interest.

Of course, try to balance everything, unite everyone, deal with the crisis in the future, and strive to make everyone live a less difficult life.

Long Er pondered for a while and gave his own answer.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu looked at Long Er who was calm and full of ideals, his eyes were in a daze for a moment.

At this moment, he seemed to think of a figure who had said similar words. It's a pity that when he woke up from the dream, the person disappeared.

What are you thinking about?

Long Er poured Shen Qiu a glass of wine.

Shen Qiu took a sip of wine, changed the subject and said to Long Er.

I feel that you are not normal today. I don't usually see you so calm and deep.

Shen Qiu also said this from the heart. He had been with Long Er before, except for the first meeting, he always had the feeling of being led astray afterwards.

But today it feels like it was dialed back again.

Really? Then which one do you think is better?

Long Er asked with a smile.

It's all good. By the way, you have such a broad vision. I just have a question I want to ask you. Can you help me clear it up?

Go ahead.

What do you think is the meaning of life?

Shen Qiu asked Long Er.

When Long Er heard Shen Qiu's question, he also hesitated slightly, and looked at Shen Qiu in great surprise.

Why do you suddenly want to ask this question?

He is very curious now, whether Shen Qiu asked this question is a coincidence or there are other factors.

Oh, it was a test given to me by an elder, and I never figured it out.

Shen Qiu immediately explained.

Hearing this, Long Er asked in a deep voice.

Your elder? What's his name?

Dean Zhao Anyuan, is there any question?

Shen Qiu asked curiously.

When Long Er heard this name, he immediately stood up and said to Shen Qiu.

I still have something to do, I'll drink here today.

Hey, you just left. How can I find you later? Give me a contact information.

We will meet again naturally.

Long Er didn't stop, and went straight out of the tavern.

Shen Qiu rubbed his forehead, this guy did this trick again, he couldn't help but sighed when he turned around and couldn't find anyone.

Why!

Immediately after, Shen Qiu picked up the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp, got up and walked out, he had to go to the City Lord's Mansion.

Bai Lanxin is probably still waiting.

Not long after, Shen Qiu appeared at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion.

I saw Bai Lanxin standing at the door, showing a creepy smile, looking straight at Shen Qiu.

What a coincidence?

Shen Qiu said with an embarrassed smile.

What a coincidence? My old lady cough cough, Miss Ben has been waiting for you here for a long time.

Bai Lanxin was about to burst into flames, but luckily she suppressed it and kept hinting to herself that she shouldn't get mad, otherwise it would be useless to scare people away.

Ah, I'm sorry, it's really something temporary, and I ran into a friend I haven't seen for a long time.

Shen Qiu quickly explained.

ps: I'm sorry, I'm coughing a bit badly, and I'll resume at five o'clock tomorrow.