Free Web NovelChapter 474: Chapter 461: Return to the City Successfully
Fortunately, the host was quick-witted and managed to bluff the other party.
The force binding it weakened a little.
It temporarily saved its own little life.
Cheng Xiaoxiao felt a wave from deep within her mind and finally breathed a small sigh of relief.
Thinking back on her previous boldness, she couldn’t help but press her lips tightly, feeling a profound sense of panic.
Really, if you don’t court death, you won’t die.
Her previous actions were akin to dancing on a tightrope.
The fact that she’s still alive and kicking is probably because the big shot needs something from her, allowing her more leniency!
Just thinking about it makes her heart tremble.
Now, she truly grasped the real meaning of the term "big shot," which is worlds apart from the modern idiom of clinging to someone powerful.
The power of the big shot is terrifying, being able to obliterate someone with a snap, and even the intangible system in her mind couldn’t escape.
Things others can’t see are like non-existent to him.
"If you deceive me, you know the consequences!"
Mo Xiaoyi’s frigid words echoed.
"Don’t worry, big shot, I’m your most loyal follower. Whatever requests you have in the future, just ask. As long as I can do it, I won’t shy away, even if it means going through fire and water."
The system’s words were righteous and impassioned, making Cheng Xiaoxiao speechless.
"..." What should one do with a traitorous follower?
Kick them out, or kick them out!
The sycophantic manner was really infuriating.
Turning her head around...
Cheng Xiaoxiao smiled warmly.
"Don’t worry, big shot, I’ll help you keep an eye on it."
Receiving a disdainful look from the host, the system initially felt some guilt, but seeing the host wasn’t much better off than it was, it immediately felt at ease.
They truly are a match made in heaven; it truly deserves such a host.
Mo Xiaoyi then realized the little girl’s tone had reverted back, and seeing her cautious and pleasing demeanor, he was quite satisfied. Just the way he preferred.
Thinking back, perhaps the intimidating presence frightened her.
If he had known it would have this effect, he should have been harsher, making future days quieter, less noisy.
But some people are too happy too early—they are the types who forget the pain once the scar heals.
Being intimidated now doesn’t mean they will always be obedient.
Mo Xiaoyi strode to the dining table, naturally and casually, sitting upright in Cheng Xiaoxiao’s seat.
Cheng Xiaoxiao immediately stepped forward ingratiatingly, "This curry beef rice has gone cold, losing half its taste. How could it go into the big shot’s stomach? I’ll order a fresh one for you, ensuring it’s full of color, aroma, and taste."
With that, she opened the System Mall panel and started operating vigorously.
Finally, she laid out a table of delicious food.
Sitting across, Mo Xiaoyi elegantly dined with grace, neither too fast nor too slow, quite pleasing to the eye.
On her side, she sat carefully, explaining the origins and cooking process of the food as she ate.
Feeling secretly happy inside, she was glad that the big shot was still that big shot.
Still so pleasing to the eye, graceful and dignified.
After a few drinks, Cheng Xiaoxiao’s flattened boldness swelled again, blooming like a flower, quite able to liven up the atmosphere.
"Big shot, you’re amazing. How did you know about Qiqi’s existence?"
"Big shot, would you like another drink?"
"Big shot, this is also very delicious, have a taste."
However, it was just Cheng Xiaoxiao performing a monologue throughout.
After eating and drinking to satisfaction, the big shot didn’t even leave a glance, directly returning to the Crystal Pendant, leaving behind a carefree silhouette without a trace of dust.
The system scratched its head in Cheng Xiaoxiao’s mind, trying to privately communicate something, but the other would always detect it. How was it supposed to share secrets with the host?
Whimper! Whimper!
Poor Tongzi.
It could only dryly ask, "Host, are you finished eating?"
Cheng Xiaoxiao nodded her swollen head, feeling that today was truly thrilling, with her physical and mental energy severely tested.
After wrapping up, she would definitely sleep for three days and nights.
"Qiqi, is the Space Transmitter fixed?"
She checked the time on her watch, three hours—almost there.
"I’ll hurry it up!"
Now was really not the time to discuss the little secrets between a person and a system; they could only discuss business.
"Host, almost done."
"By the way, you mentioned before that it was severely damaged. Are there any tools to repair it, or is there any way I can help?"
Cheng Xiaoxiao tilted her head, asking seriously.
"Don’t worry, host, when it leveled up before, it repaired part of it. The core mechanism just needs nurturing over time."
In truth, it knew of a repair solution, but it was expensive, far beyond what the two paupers could afford.
Its master once had it in their inner space, referring to it as a lifesaving item, only to be used in dire emergencies.
However, its master didn’t purchase it himself; it was a mission reward.
The headquarters’ price was prohibitively high.
Even if it emptied both its and the host’s savings, they couldn’t buy it, so it simply didn’t bother to mention it.
"Don’t be discouraged. Since leveling up helps, let’s just do missions more frequently in the future. Level up quickly, and it will definitely recover faster."
"Okay!"
After the life-and-death experience, it had matured as a system, no longer a drag on the host.
"Oh! The transmitter is fixed."
When Cheng Xiaoxiao held the repaired transmitter in her hand again, she was overjoyed to tears.
She could finally go home!
"Host, are you ready?"
"Yes! Next time, be sure to be careful, it must not be damaged again."
Cheng Xiaoxiao carefully pressed the transmit button, a flash of white light appeared, and she instantly vanished from the spot.
The dim room lit only by the faint light was filled with familiar furniture arrangements. This was her exclusive room in the Underground City, a 20-square-meter single room, the most luxurious facility in the Underground City.
Reaching for the switch on the wall, the dim light illuminated the entire room: a narrow bed with blue striped bedding laid neatly, a simple three-door wardrobe, a folding desk beside the bedside cabinet, convenient to tidy up. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
Towels and a washbasin were hung on the washstand behind the door.
Everywhere was clean and tidy, not a speck of dust, indicating someone had been regularly cleaning during her absence.
Turning on the water, washing her face, changing clothes—all done in one go.
All within two minutes.
Getting herself ready, she quickly opened the door and moved down the corridor.
She tuned her intercom to the appropriate channel.
"Hello, hello, second brother, are you there?"
The intercom channel crackled with static noise.
No one responded.
Cheng Xiaoxiao’s beautiful face tightened, switching from the specialized channel to the team leaders’ line.
"Hello, is anyone there?"
A sound of hissing and buzzing came from the intercom.
"Hello, hello! It’s Xiaoxiao. I’m back, is anyone online?"
Suddenly, there were two thuds from the intercom.
As if something had fallen to the ground.
She switched to the other two channels, but no one answered, leaving a growing sense of dread.
Especially when she reached the conference hall and square, there wasn’t a single soul.
What’s going on? Could something really have happened?
A chill ran through her heart.
With no time to search for others one by one, she quickly headed for the surface.
The route that used to be a quick exit now felt extraordinarily long.
One flight of stairs after another seemed endless.
Such a large Underground City, yet there wasn’t a single person.
