Free Web NovelDriven by suffocating unease, the system bravely crawled out of Gu Qianqian's arms, revealing its existence to the three high-level Psychic.
Thus, the three saw a strange fish, shaped like an anglerfish, revealing its ugly appearance under the illumination of two small lamp-like organs on its head.
It floated, bowing its body back and forth as if in a bow, and said in a timid voice, “I, I’m sorry... It was rude of me to suddenly disturb everyone. Please, please don’t hit me.”
A long, long time ago, the system was inherently timid and afraid of strangers. Although it was no longer the same as it once was, imitating its old tone of voice was still second nature to it.
It was a true-to-life performance.
However, its ferocious and ugly appearance, combined with its weak, pitiful, and helpless demeanor, always created a sense of incongruity, as if a fierce and intimidating strong man, who looked like he shouldn't be provoked, was punched and then squatted on the ground, crying for a long time while holding his head.
However, Bai Kai, Nanling Qifeng, and Lord Huaiyuan were all experienced Psychic who knew that the strength and morality of urban legend could not be judged by appearance alone.
In fact, many times, urban legend with alluring and magnificent appearances were much more terrifying than those with grotesque and twisted forms.
The system's reaction seemed reasonable to them.
Leaving aside Bai Kai and Lord Huaiyuan, Nanling Qifeng had guarded Yumen Pass for decades, and the urban legend who had begged him for mercy numbered no less than eight hundred, if not a thousand, so he was long past being surprised.
However, reasonableness does not equate to trust. Observing the submissive system, Lord Huaiyuan, who had handled Night Watch interrogations for many years, immediately raised a question, “There’s no need to feign pity. How many urban legend have good intentions? True or false, we don’t need to, nor are we bothered to distinguish.”
“As for whether we hit you or not... that will depend on your performance!”
Although her interrogations of suspects usually ended up relying on brute force, this was, after all, her familiar territory, and she immediately got into character the moment she spoke.
“Performance?” the system said weakly, “Cooperation! I will definitely cooperate with you, as long as you don't harm me.”
“Shut up! Don’t speak unless I tell you to! If you attract that weirdo, everyone will be in trouble.” Lord Huaiyuan said sternly, “Since you said you’d cooperate, fine! You answer my first question: Who is the woman lying there? What is your relationship with her?”
“She is...” The system fell into a brief hesitation the moment it opened its mouth.
The three people present, including Nanling Qifeng, could all be considered members of the Night Watch. Directly telling them that the person lying on the ground was Gu Qianqian, the infamous “Bloody Demoness who devours urban legend,” would be no different from walking into a trap.
Lord Huaiyuan gave the system no chance to think, pressing aggressively, “Don’t hesitate! If you speak after hesitating, I won’t believe you.”
“You have three seconds, three, two, one!”
“Ji Yunpei!” The system hastily blurted out, “Her name is Ji Yunpei, and she lives in Huangjue Town, Nanbei District, Mountain City...”
Its voice grew softer and softer, and after finishing the entire sentence, it seemed to have used up all its strength, falling into a brief silence again.
“What about you? Keep talking, you haven’t said who you are yet!” Lord Huaiyuan urged.
“I...” The system spoke again, its tone noticeably heavier, “I am her subordinate Strange Tale.”
“Subordinate Strange Tale?” Lord Huaiyuan pondered for a moment, then looked towards Nanling Qifeng and said, “Nanling Old Man, what do you think?”
Upon hearing this, Nanling Qifeng examined the system and slowly said, “I’ve heard that R Country Psychic often sign contracts with urban legend after subduing them, calling them Shikigami. Psychic in Europe also have a tradition of raising demonic spirits, and there are also strange individuals in the Southern Border who raise Gu and feed ghosts... What it said does have some credibility.”
After listening, Lord Huaiyuan nodded and looked back at the system, saying, “Alright! Since Nanling Old Man said so, I’ll believe you for now.”
“Second question, why did you suddenly jump out and speak? Was it at your Master's bidding? What is her purpose?”
Upon hearing Lord Huaiyuan's question, the system couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Heh, truly worthy of being a Guardian of the Night Watch!
Lord Huaiyuan’s suspicion of Gu Qianqian suddenly brought back some unpleasant memories.
In countless attempts to prevent the factors of world destruction from destroying the world, it had not been without trying to seek help from the Night Watch. In fact, two of its hosts had been Night Watch agents, and the fact that it was appearing here in this manner clearly indicated that it had not achieved good results.
Although the Night Watch had strength and efficiency far exceeding most Spiritual Energy organizations in handling urban legend incidents, Spiritual Energy attacks, and preventing the spread of Disasters, making Z Country a rare haven in the environment of surging urban legend, until the Disaster fully matured.
But it must be said that a large number of Night Watch members were too cautious and strict, even to the point of being harsh. urban legend and non-Night Watch Psychic always had to undergo multiple interrogations and probes, and thorough work to eliminate hidden dangers, before they could gain the trust of Night Watch members like Lord Huaiyuan.
Li Xuan, an agent of the Hua City Night Watch, was a representative of this type of person. As for the others... it could only be said that, apart from Li Xuan, the entire Hua City Night Watch was full of eccentrics.
From a certain perspective, the system actually admired the Night Watch’s approach. After all, the thoughts and behaviors of urban legend and Psychic were influenced by their authority, and were often incomprehensible to ordinary people. This approach could maximize the prevention of harm caused by urban legend incidents and Spiritual Energy attacks.
But...
There was also a very small chance that good people would be wronged, and the opportunity to save the world might be missed.
The seven factors of world destruction were all existences beyond normal comprehension. If there wasn't even the courage to take a gamble and try unconventional methods, it would be impossible to defeat them.
It was just like the system’s two previous hosts, who were Night Watch agents, had significant conflicts with the Night Watch due to some misunderstood words and actions.
In the end, one was placed under house arrest due to excessive behavior until the world met its end, and the other, not trusted by those around him, became self-destructive and lived in gloom.
Even now, the system's mind still held the image of its host, huddled in a darkened room, looking out at the fiery red sky through blurry, drunken eyes, and asking it in a heavy voice, “System, why won’t they believe us, why won’t they try our methods?”
It didn't hate the Night Watch, but it would never rely on or like them either...
It steadied itself, pulling its thoughts from the memories, and quickly composed itself to respond to Lord Huaiyuan's question.
“I, I was not instructed by my Master. I just... just heard your conversation and wanted to help you.”
It paused, and seeing that the three did not raise any objections, it continued, “I thought that since the three of you are currently inconvenienced, if you really want to see that portrait, perhaps I could do it for you. That’s why I acted on my own initiative without my Master’s command.” ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
“Mhm, mhm, don’t worry! I absolutely have no ill intentions, nor would I dare to... Besides, my Master is still here, I can’t run away.”
After speaking, it quietly waited for Lord Huaiyuan's reply.
However, after a brief silence, the first to speak was neither Lord Huaiyuan nor the venerable Nanling Qifeng, but the most unreliable Bai Kai.
“Master, where did you put the portrait? Just let this guy take it out and show everyone, okay?” Bai Kai said, uncharacteristically serious.
It finally got through... Hearing Bai Kai’s words, the system’s heart leaped with joy.
“Reason?” Lord Huaiyuan frowned, “Although what this guy said is logical and well-founded, if we consider that it’s a Strange Tale, these words aren’t enough to fully convince ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) us, are they?”
“I can’t quite put my finger on it,” Bai Kai pouted, “If I had to say, it’s that this guy gives me a feeling of both familiarity and closeness.”
“Master, what if... I mean, what if a guy who resembles Second Senior Brother in every way appeared before you now and asked for that portrait, would you give it to him?”
Nanling Qifeng, “...”
If such a person truly appeared, he would certainly give it, but...
Who did Bai Kai see a resemblance to in this strange thing? Nanling Qifeng wondered.
“If it really doesn’t work, I’ll vouch for it. If anything goes wrong, I’ll take responsibility!” Seeing Nanling Qifeng remain silent, Bai Kai added, “Besides, it’s just a strange portrait, it shouldn’t cause any major problems, right? Don’t you agree, Master?”
Whether it was an illusion or not, the system’s words and actions made Bai Kai feel as if he was seeing Lu Yibei in a trance.
That indescribable resemblance made him willing to believe the system’s words, just as he unconditionally trusted Lu Yibei.
In his opinion, although the system was likely to be full of lies, just like Lu Yibei, it had no ill intentions.
“...”
Yes, yes, yes, there won't be any problems.
Look at Shui Ge, what a good person!
I wonder how he managed to teach such a bad guy like Disaster... the system thought. freёwebnoѵel.com
After listening to Bai Kai's remarks, Nanling Qifeng pondered for a moment, then sighed silently and said to the system, “Since my disciple has said so, you may come and take it!”
“Alright! Then I shall be rude.” Without waiting for Lord Huaiyuan to say anything to stop it, the system soared into the air and flew towards Nanling Qifeng. It had only flown halfway when it heard Nanling Qifeng’s words and instantly froze.
“That painting, this old man put it in my underwear, near the waistband, in the fourth pocket from the left. There’s a lot of stuff inside, so look carefully. Oh, and the frog button on that pocket is a bit special; you need to twist it three times to the left and four and a half times to the right.”
Bai Kai, Lord Huaiyuan, system, “...”
Unbelievable! How did the old man manage to stuff the portrait into such a remote corner in the few seconds before he was attacked and about to faint?
