Chapter 161: Xi Lian's Le Tu Adventure

System Space, Xi Lian wandered aimlessly.

Since being partially rescued by Black Curtain Lady and being able to move freely in this domain, she was filled with curiosity about everything.

Here there are only sparsely scattered facilities, each with different functions.

She had just said goodbye to Na Ke Xia, who was trying to deal with other Golden Descendant companions (the latter seemed still headache‑ridden by Sai Fei Er's ability effects and Ti Bao's clamor), and set off to explore alone.

Then her gaze was drawn to something ahead that clashed with the surrounding minimalist style.

It resembled a classically styled, grand architectural complex.

Towering colonnades, winding staircases, countless doors—some tightly shut, some slightly ajar—outlined themselves in the flowing Light Band, faintly visible, giving the whole a… both solemn and familiar aura.

(What is this place?)

Xi Lian's curiosity outweighed her caution.

She couldn't help but step a few paces closer, extending her slender fingers to touch the outermost layer of the flowing light membrane.

The moment her fingertips made contact, there was no resistance, no sound.

Immediately, a vertigo‑like sensation of the world spinning seized her, the pure white backdrop seemingly erased by a sudden swipe of an eraser, and countless pieces of information surged in with a roar.

"Ah!"

Xi Lian let out a light gasp and instinctively closed her eyes.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself standing in the middle of a wide corridor.

Below her feet lay dark stone flooring with natural veins, and on either side walls carved with intricate, unfamiliar patterns, each spaced with wall lamps emitting soft warm light.

(Where… where is this?)

Xi Lian suddenly panicked, her azure eyes filled with bewilderment.

She had only wanted to look at that strange "building," how did she suddenly… get teleported here?

Moreover, she could not find the "entrance" she came through; all around were similar corridors and closed doors.

(Calm… Xi Lian, calm down.)

She took several deep breaths, trying to steady her racing heart.

During the long years of the Golden Descendant, the most important thing she learned was to keep inner Calm, even in dire situations.

She tentatively took a few steps forward, her footfalls echoing faintly in the spacious corridor, adding a touch of loneliness.

Just as she hesitated about which direction to go, a clear footstep sounded from the corner of the corridor ahead.

Someone!

Xi Lian stopped immediately, looking toward the source of the sound with some nervousness.

Is it the owner of this place? Could it be a friendly person? Or…

A figure turned out from behind the corner.

It was a youth.

He was slender, with soft short hair of a gray‑green hue.

Most striking were the dark, curved, pointed horns sprouting on both sides of his forehead.

He wore a black‑green, stylishly designed outfit, his face expressionless, his gaze calm, even bearing a detachment that seemed beyond his age.

Kesi Mo had just finished a solitary quiet period and was heading for the central hall, but did not expect to encounter a pink‑haired girl in the corridor.

The two locked eyes, both taken aback.

Kesi Mo's pupils contracted slightly.

(... Ailixiya?)

No, that's not right.

She was even smaller in stature, and her temperament was completely different.

The girl before her had soft pink short hair clinging to her cheek, azure eyes like a startled fawn, bearing pure bewilderment, entirely lacking the confident ease of Ailixiya.

She wore a simple dress, exuding a fragile beauty.

Yet the contours of her face, the hair color and eye color were too similar.

Xi Lian felt a bit embarrassed under the other's silent appraisal, but the other seemed to have no malice.

She gathered courage, and a tentative smile blossomed on her face:

"Um… you, hello? I am Xi Lian."

The voice reached Kesi Mo's ears, deepening the sense of dissonance in his mind.

(The voice… is too similar. It's as if Ailixiya lowered her tone deliberately to sound shy.)

Kesi Mo's mouth corner twitched ever so slightly beneath his calm expression.

(What does she want?)

That was the first thought that surfaced in Kesi Mo's mind.

Lately, the anomalies in Le Tu New District have been endless.

Now, she is playing a new "role‑playing" game again?

Shrinking herself, swapping into a more "harmless" outfit, pretending to be a lost, unfamiliar girl?

("Xi Lian"…)

Kesi Mo silently recited the name in his mind.

(Indeed… very much her style. Pleasant, with a hint of dreamy hue.)

Kesi Mo felt a bit helpless.

By nature he prefers quiet, not adept at handling overly complex social interactions, especially when the other is the Ailixiya who can effortlessly disrupt others' rhythm.

He could probably guess that if he now showed a "recognition" or "seeing through" attitude, he would likely be drawn into the other's improvised, more troublesome "Plot."

(Sigh…)

Kesi Mo let out a silent sigh deep in their heart.

(Since Xi Lian wants to play… I'll cooperate. Hope it won't be too troublesome.)

After making up their mind, Kesi Mo still maintained that silent, taciturn demeanor.

Kesi Mo did not answer Xi Lian's greeting, but looked at her with those teal eyes Calm, as if waiting for her next words.

Xi Lian saw the other remain silent, only staring at her, and felt even more uncertain, yet forced herself to continue asking, "Excuse me… do you know how to get out of here? I think… I'm lost."

("Lost"… that's a decent opening.)

Kesi Mo thought, becoming more convinced that this is Ailixiya's Script.

Kesi Mo thought briefly, then raised a hand, silently pointing toward the other direction of the corridor.

Xi Lian, seeing the indication, though still silent, clearly helping, instantly breathed a sigh of relief, and a sincere grateful smile spread on her face: "Thank you! Thank you very much!"

After thanking again, she hurried toward the direction Kesi Mo pointed, her pink hair tips gently swaying with the movement, soon disappearing at the end of the corridor.

Kesi Mo stood still, watching the "Xi Lian" portrayed by "Ailixiya" leave, and only after the figure vanished completely did they lower their gaze.

(The performance… quite immersive.)

Kesi Mo shook their head, thought no more, and turned toward the direction they originally intended—toward the central hall.

Before they were fully close, the dynamic, lively music already reached their ears.

When they passed the last stretch of the passage and stepped into the spacious central hall, the familiar upbeat music immediately enveloped them.

The lights still shimmered and shifted, and in the center of the dance floor, a figure with pink long hair dancing freely to the beat, radiant smile dazzling—if it's not Ailixiya, then who is it?

Moreover, they were wearing those Pink Star Sunglasses.

Kesi Mo's steps suddenly halted, their eyes widening instantly.

(...?)