Chapter 132: A Timely Aid in the Snow!

Bai Hang feels like a headless fly, leading Jing Liu as they wander aimlessly through the streets and alleys of Luofu.

Her little carriage had long been put away; now both hands are empty, yet her heart feels as heavy as if filled with lead blocks.

She furtively pulls out her phone, her fingers tapping the screen so fast they almost spark, frantically sending a distress message to Black Curtain Lady:

"Master! Help! Jing Liu wants to come back home to stay! Where can I conjure a room for her?! Online waiting! Urgent!!!"

"She's right beside me! I can barely hold on!"

"Master? Are you there? Did you see the message?"

Just as she is frazzled, a chill aura suddenly draws near.

Jing Liu, at some point, steps to her side, tilts her head slightly, "looks" at the phone in her hand, voice flat: "What are you looking at? So focused."

Bai Hang's hand trembles, the phone nearly slips from her grasp!

She wails inside:

(It's over, it's over! I've been seen! Now everything's exposed!)

She stiffly turns her head, ready to face judgment, but is stunned to find that the interface on her phone screen has somehow turned into Luofu's popular food‑recommendation app, displaying the signature dishes of various eateries.

(Eh?)

Bai Hang freezes, then realizes—it's Black Curtain Lady!

She instantly sighs in relief, the cold sweat that had sprung on her back seems to evaporate.

She quickly forces a laugh, flashing the phone screen before Jing Liu: "N‑nothing! Just checking what's good to eat nearby, thinking whether to set up a stall somewhere else tomorrow… Haha, the competition's fierce!"

She swiftly stuffs the phone back into her pocket, moving as fast as if hiding contraband, forcing an utterly natural smile: "Sir, shall we keep going? My lodging… uh, it's a bit off the beaten path, we may have to walk a while."

Jing Liu silently "looks" at her for a moment; even through the Eye Mask, her gaze feels like a cold scanner sweeping over Bai Hang.

Finally, Jing Liu merely gives a faint "hm" and says nothing further.

Bai Hang's mind steadies a bit, but she soon becomes troubled again.

Can't reach the master, the lodging issue remains unsolved!

Must we really sleep on the street? Or… find an inn?

But that would expose our identity even more…

As her mind wavers between heaven and earth, nearly reaching Despair, a vivid image with a specific address is abruptly implanted into her thoughts—as if directly uploaded—a rather elegant and tranquil courtyard in a secluded part of Luofu, its house number clearly visible.

Bai Hang jolts, her steps stutter for a beat.

(What is this…?)

She instantly understands—this is Black Curtain Lady's reply!

Though the method is a bit… direct, it's undeniably a timely aid!

Beside her, Jing Liu notices her pause and casts an inquisitive "gaze".

Bai Hang immediately straightens her back, a relieved smile spreading across her face, her tone much lighter: "Ah! I remember! Sir, this way, please! My lodging is just ahead, I just zoned out and almost took the wrong turn!"

At this moment her heart steadies, even gaining some confidence; following the mental guide, she leads Jing Liu with firm steps toward that "home."

Jing Liu trails beside her, still silent, yet seems to sense Bai Hang's shifting emotions, the curiosity in its heart deepening.

WangShiLeTu·ZhongYangDaTing

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Le Tu Hall remains solemn, but has shifted from initial pure bewilderment to deeper questioning.

Most Ying Jie have skimmed through the book "Universal Trivia Even Fools Understand", gaining a Cognition of concepts like Star God, Fate's Line, destiny and imperial envoys.

This didn't fully answer their doubts, but instead raised more questions.

Kaiwen puts down the booklet, his ice‑blue eyes fixed on the still‑present system, asking the pivotal question: "According to this description, our world is just a 'world bubble' within the endless Star Sea? Then… the 'Earth' we once protected, the 'Honkai'… what has become of them now?"

This question tugged at every Ying Jie's heartstrings.

Everything they fought and sacrificed for—could it be merely an insignificant corner in higher dimensions?

The system, seemingly prepared, replies in a steady electronic tone: "Based on current data model extrapolation, your original world and the 'Honkai' concept still exist within its specific imaginary tree system, continuing its inherent development trajectory."

Mei Bi Wu Si lets out a cold snicker: "Inherent development trajectory? Huh… meaning The End will still come, civilization will still end? Then what was our previous battle? A futile drama?"

"Not so."

The system refutes: "Your data and imprints preserved here constitute a Variable. And Black Curtain Lady possesses the ability and will to interfere with, even overturn, the fate of specific world lines. She once made a pact with your world; one of her goals is to 'help' your world transcend The End."

"Help?"

Su, with deep doubt in his tone, asks, "In the form of Destruction?"

"The manifestation of power is not the sole interpretation of its essence."

The system replies, "The lady's strength, you all have already witnessed. What she possesses indeed offers another possibility—a way to break the inherent."

This statement does not fully convince everyone.

Qianjie crosses his arms, his voice muffled beneath the Mask: "Sounds nice! Who knows if she has other plans! Pinning hope on an unknown Extinction Great Lord? Ridiculous!"

Ailixiya sighs softly, pink eyes tinged with worry yet a hint of hope: "But… if there truly is hope? Even a sliver of possibility that could let everyone… let future children avoid such sacrifice…"

Hua remains silent; she has endured too many promises and disappointments, yet the system's description and the power displayed by the Heimu make it hard for her to dismiss.

A Bo Ni Ya whispers a prayer, Fate's Line intertwining in her eyes: "The future… already a haze. The only anchor, surprisingly, is tied to that 'lady' herself…"

At that moment, the system's form pauses slightly, as if receiving an external command.

She again bows slightly to the crowd:

"The basic knowledge dissemination is complete. Regarding the concrete cooperation details for the future, and each of your 'duties' in this new environment, Black Curtain Lady will discuss personally with you at the appropriate time. Please use this period to fully understand this new cosmic framework and contemplate your own positioning."

"Looking forward to our next exchange."

As the words fade, the system's silhouette dissolves like ink merging into water, leaving thirteen Ying Jie in this familiar yet strange hall, facing an entirely new future full of unknowns.

The hall falls into brief silence, then the chatter resumes, more intricate than before.

"Transcending The End… sounds like a fairy tale," Kesi Mo whispers.

"But her power truly exceeds our Cognition," Ying calmly analyzes.

"We need more information; we can't just listen to her side of the story." Ge Lei Xiu held the drawing board, not knowing who to imitate, spoke softly.

"Meow... I feel like we've gotten onto a thief's ship..." Pa Duo held the can, wanting to cry but no tears.