Chapter 870: I Exist for You 06

The next morning, Yishen punctually took Jin Chen out.

Yishen always avoids speaking when going out, so he habitually wore a mask and a thick cotton jacket, still looking tall and thin; Jin Chen, on the other hand, still wore yesterday's clothes, his flamboyant appearance not concealed at all.

Street.

After yesterday's rain, the air and ground remained damp, but there were noticeably more people on the street.

Jin Chen linked arms with Yishen, walking while staying alert, always feeling someone was watching and paying attention to their every move.

But the street was crowded with people coming and going, making it impossible to accurately locate those individuals.

After thinking for a few seconds, Jin Chen grabbed Yishen's hand and said something utterly nonsensical.

"Dear Yishen, let's embark on an adventure racing against time!"

Yishen: …?

The expression hidden behind his mask was strange.

When did he add a middle-two setting for Jin Chen?

Or maybe it's the "people-crazy" version.

But at the moment Jin Chen pulled him forward to run, Yishen still did not refuse.

The street bustled, the two ran hand‑in‑hand against the flow of people.

A mist rose ahead on the road; perhaps the distance couldn't be seen clearly, but their steps never stopped.

Yishen hadn't run like this in a long time, and he was still puzzled about where Jin Chen was headed.

"Where are we going?"

He asked while running, his voice scattered by the wind.

"Someone is following us."

Jin Chen led him into an alley; stepping into a puddle sent water splashing, wetting his pant legs, and as he turned he casually wiped a handful of the white powder protecting the tree trunks.

Sure enough, they followed.

"Shh, let's leave quietly."

Jin Chen shielded Yishen with one hand, feeling his heartbeat noticeably accelerate, speaking almost into his ear; his powder‑stained finger drew something on the concrete wall.

"What symbol is this?" Yishen whispered, his senses stimulated, and he actually felt enjoyment from it.

"A prank."

Jin Chen chuckled, hearing the footsteps draw nearer, and pulled the person to keep running in circles.

With the 0731 cheat‑code guidance, the members of the Time Exchange who had been tailing them were already shaken off.

"Number One, look at this,"

Number Four, having lost them, could only scan the surroundings; he never expected to see their exchange's symbol on the wall.

Even stranger, beside that symbol was a huge Death's scythe.

This was an obvious provocation.

Number One fiercely wiped away the Death's scythe, his eyes gloomy: "It seems the new person appearing beside the target knows of our existence."

That really is bad news.

"Keep looking; today we must definitely find out who that person is."

However, at this moment Jin Chen and Yishen had already appeared in the clothing mall with the highest foot traffic.

"This world is pretty fun too—you can launch a grand adventure anytime, anywhere."

Jin Chen was clearly still eager; he shook Yishen's hand as he strode forward.

Yishen panted slightly, pulling his mask down halfway, his pale face flushing.

"I don't know who the follower is."

"It doesn't matter; anyway we've lost them." Jin Chen seemed completely unconcerned, swaying his arm as he strolled.

"This." Yishen was the first to stop; for a creator, familiarity with one's own characters is etched into the bones.

He could already picture Jin Chen in this outfit.

"Looks great; let's try it on."

Yishen held up the clothes the shop assistant handed over against Jin Chen.

"Sure."

Jin Chen verbally agreed, yet he wasn't at ease leaving Yishen alone outside.

"Yishen, can you come with me?"

Yishen: "?"

"Come with me to change clothes."

Jin Chen made the request again, then leaned close to Yishen in the shop assistant's horrified gaze and whispered.

"I'm afraid that the person who was following us might, when I'm not looking, harm you or take you away."

Yishen thought silently for two seconds, then said, "Okay."

Compared to the mall security, he truly trusted Jin Chen more.

The shop assistant who saw them off after their whispered words, both heading simultaneously to the fitting room: "……"

These days are really exciting.

Two big men squeezing in at once made the fitting room instantly feel cramped.

Jin Chen took off the jacket he was wearing, and just as Yishen had finished putting on the new coat he'd chosen, lowering his gaze he saw Yishen's face flushed.

"Yishen, your face is red."

He seemed to have discovered a new continent, poking repeatedly with his finger: "Is it because you're facing me that your face is red?"

"No, just change and then go out to have a look."

Yishen turned his face away, was about to put his mask back on, but Jin Chen seized the moment to cup his cheek, pulling their distance closer again.

He whispered through clenched teeth, "Jin Chen! Let go of me."

"You're completely out of line."

Yishen, who raises Jin Chen like a child, said:

Jin Chen: "... Ah?"

Is that how the phrase "out of line" is used?

Did the wife misunderstand something?

His momentary hesitation gave Yishen the chance to break free, slipping out from under Jin Chen's raised arm and pushing the door.

The redness on his face worsened upon contact with the store's hot air conditioning, and Yishen could even feel the burning heat on his face.

He could only put on his mask properly.

Jin Chen followed behind Yishen out, his expression still somewhat doubtful.

Utterly out of line.

What does that mean?

【Host, he says you're small.】

0731 gave a random answer.

Jin Chen: "{... }"

【Deduct one serving of meat, answer again.】

【Ahhhh, that's definitely because the Main God thinks you're his created character, so he treats you like a child or a cub!】

Potential is forced out.

Jin Chen hissed.

This is not good.

Yesterday, that comment about father was just teasing.

Having walked to the mirror, Jin Chen turned his body, pleased with the outfit, and asked Yishen, who was also looking on with appreciation.

"Shen-Shen, do you think this outfit will be very expensive?"

Yishen immediately replied: "Probably not."

A few seconds later, the salesperson approached with a beaming smile, "This handsome guy looks great in it; this coat is the last one in our store, now only 5899, and the price will go up after the new year's stock arrives—you're really lucky."

Jin Chen: "..."

Impudent.

One piece of clothing costs six thousand— is that the kind of price a small city should have?

Yishen also fell silent.

His Word Spirit function is still this dark.

"It's so expensive."

Jin Chen whispered, "Forget it, Shen-Shen."

Spending the wife's money leaves one uneasy.

Yishen recalled the money left in his bank card, his tone firm: "Buy."

He used to be someone with very low material desires, saving most of his manuscript fees, and now using them to support Jin Chen is no trouble.

The agent's smile grew wider: "All right, sir, if you spend over ten thousand in our store today, you'll get a complimentary couples' designer scarf."

"Do you need anything else?"

Yishen frowned dubiously, not really understanding why they needed to emphasize that.

Having read between the lines, Jin Chen stopped short due to lack of spending power.

The coat was wrapped up thickly, and Jin Chen pulled Yishen out.

The moment the shop door was pushed open, Jin Chen glanced at the street, his eyes turning cold, and he pushed Yishen back inside.

Yishen, dazed from being pushed, blankly lifted his head.

"What are you doing?"