Chapter 1020

After Lin Yi saw Ning Chen's movement, he didn't bother looking at the person who had just jumped down; he elbowed Facing Huo Jinglin hard, signaling him to look beside them.

"Whoa, our Ning Chen sure moves fast."

Facing Huo Jinglin watched Gu Yanqi turn around, her back to the corpse; during this time, Ning Chen's hand had remained over her eyes. Facing Huo Jinglin quietly discussed it with Lin Yi.

"True, but since it's eighty percent Si Shiya, it's only natural."

"Sigh, will we really be stuck in dog-slaughtering days once it's confirmed? Just thinking about it hurts."

Lin Yi looked at Facing Huo Jinglin with a pang of sadness, draping his arm over his shoulder, overcome by his own thoughts.

"Why don't you find someone too? After all this time, haven't you found anyone you like?"

At Facing Huo Jinglin's question, Yang Mi's figure appeared in Lin Yi's mind.

He was stunned—why had Yang Mi been the first person to come to mind right now?!

To mask his panic, Lin Yi smiled sweetly: "Who do I like? By the way, you don't have anyone either—why don't we just pair up?"

Facing Huo Jinglin pulled Lin Yi's arm off with disgust, brushing off nonexistent dust from it.

"Don't even think it—I'm straight. Besides, I'm charming; lots of people chase me. Unlike you, who has no one chasing you and no one you like."

Lin Yi felt Facing Huo Jinglin's words instantly transform into a sharp blade, stabbing his tender heart.

Ning Chen, who had already lowered his hand, watched their actions with clear confusion.

Sensing Ning Chen's gaze, the two walked over to him.

"Go in?"

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Daily updates of a hundred books, free book hunting,? irregularly posted; new books obediently stood behind Gu Yanqi, blocking her view of the scene behind.

Ning Chen led again, and the four entered inside.

Inside was little different from last time; the only difference was the newly added elevator.

The bustling people around seemed not to see the four of them, nor the elevator before them.

Entering the elevator, they pressed twelve layers; as the elevator moved, none of them knew that after they boarded, it slowly vanished, replaced by a stall selling goods.

Arriving at twelve layers, the elevator doors opened—not a long corridor this time, but a single room.

The room appeared ancient; walls were lined with books bearing unreadable characters, and tables around were cluttered with bottles and jars, like potions.

Ning Chen glanced around but found no one in the room.

Lin Yi stared at the surroundings, curious—what were all these things?

Just as Lin Yi was about to touch one, a withered hand reached out to stop him.

"Young man, these aren't things you're meant to look at."

The old woman suddenly appeared before them, as if in an instant.

Lin Yi had seen this old woman before; he was slightly more prepared now.

Seeing Facing Huo Jinglin's wide-eyed stare beside him, Lin Yi stepped back proudly and apologized generously.

"Ah, Granny, sorry about that."

The old woman showed no anger; she turned to Ning Chen, then after a long pause, looked at Gu Yanqi.

"Looks like your luck is good—you actually found them."

The old woman smiled warmly, approvingly studying Ning Chen.

Ning Chen was surprised by the old woman's words.

"No wonder you're Granny—you really did bring four people."

A girl stepped out of the darkness, smiling at them all; her red robe fluttered, lips red, teeth white, drawing Facing Huo Jinglin's eyes instantly.

The girl placed the tea on the table—exactly four cups, no more, no less.

"Please drink this tea; it will protect you from the room's sleep-inducing effects."

After speaking, the girl looked at Ning Chen, her meaning clear without words.

Ning Chen was the leader here—if he drank, it meant it was safe.

Looking at the steaming tea on the table, Ning Chen reached out, gripped the cup, and quietly asked the system.

"System, what's the deal with this tea?"

"Ding, the tea is fine."

Hearing the system's reply, Ning Chen slowly brought the cup to his lips and drank it all in one go.

Seeing this, Lin Yi picked up a cup and drank his first.

"Hmm, tastes good—can I get a refill?"

The girl raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly: "Of course. But if you refill, you'll be stuck here forever."

Scared by the girl's words, Lin Yi snapped his mouth shut and said nothing more.