Chapter 77: Carrying on the Past and Forging a New Path Into the Future

Unknowingly, night gradually fell, the red clouds had faded, and a few scattered stars appeared in the dark blue sky. The willow branches above the moon, the mountains, rivers and trees were covered with a silver-white gauze by the moonlight.

The lake is dark and deep at night, like a huge bottomless turtle paste. The bright moon and stars are reflected on the dead lake surface, and the summer breeze is blowing, causing ripples.

Wutong held a big mandarin fish in his hand and "floated" out of the "ripples". There was not a drop of water on his body, nor did he disturb the ripples on the lake. He looked more like a ghost than a ghost.

After the mandarin fish felt very "happy" and was forced to commit suicide, Wutong cleaned it, put it aside and marinated it with seasonings, preparing to bake it later.

Hen probably couldn't taste the grilled fish, because there was only one fish that Eden suddenly wanted to eat, and he caught it from Wutongxia Lake, so he and Eden would taste its delicious and tempting body together.

If you can't finish it, leave it to "Uncle Hen" to take care of it. Don't waste food.

Hen clinked the draft beer glasses with Wutong, drank it in one gulp, but did not chew the ice cubes. He smacked his lips and said, "What do you think of my daughter?"

"Stronger than you, and a little smarter than you."

"But it's not strong enough!" Hen sighed, "This world is too dangerous, let alone her. Even you may die, and I am even more likely to die. Neither you nor I can protect her for the rest of our lives."

"Actually, Gratius has long been able to be independent." Eden said softly.

Being ignorant of the world and incapable of taking care of herself are just Gracie's appearance. After all, she has experienced the end.

In that sick world, there are no normal people, let alone simple characters.

Maybe, the reason why Gracie shows her "pure" side unconsciously, like a blank sheet of paper, is just because... that is her "habit". This habit originated from the fact that after her parents died, she It is an instinctive and subconscious behavior to protect herself and want adults to like her.

In the apocalypse, this method of protecting herself is clumsy, simple and stupid, but Gratitude succeeded, and she successfully gained the love of the "adults".

Look around her, Brother Wutong, Sister Ying, Aunt Mebius, Mother Aponnia, Uncle Kevin... Anyone who dares to have ill intentions towards Gratius may have been buried before they can do anything. .

Perhaps, Graciu's nature is really simple, kind, and beautiful...but she is not a child who doesn't understand anything.

In the "Palace Fight" of the Wutong family, Gratienne and Kiana were "allies". Although Chongchong always held her back, she was almost never hurt by others, so she couldn't be a fool. Things that can be done.

Look at Kiana, she is a real fool. She is often beaten, and "skinned" cannot even be described as being beaten. It can be said that Chongchong has been hit with "antibodies" and her "beating skills" are maxed out.

It can also be seen from the side that Kiana's talent is terrifying, and she can become stronger even after being beaten.

Talented, right? IQ is exchanged.

If Chongchong's IQ is on the eighteenth floor underground, then Gratio's IQ must be not only on the atmosphere, but at least on the top of the eighteenth floor above ground.

Wutong put down the empty wine glass, picked up a skewer of barbecue, and said, "I know what you want to express, but I'm sorry, my growth path cannot be replicated by anyone except Mebius, including Gratius." . Moreover, even Mebius would not choose to follow the same path as me."

"Because of danger?"

Wutong shook the iron drill in his hand and said: "No, because a big tree cannot grow under a big tree.

“Even if you get rid of the control of the gods and ascend to the steps of the gods, that’s it.

"It is difficult to transcend the abilities that Honkai has given her and gain stronger authority."

Wutong glanced at his own shadow and smiled: "Why do you think she follows me? You don't think she likes me, do you? Haha~"

Wutong took a sip of wine and continued: "I think everything she has done so far has been for herself from beginning to end.

"Jiu Yan is observing me and my surroundings, just like the Tree of Imaginary Numbers is 'observing' human civilization. They are just trying to find a 'possibility'. The difference is that the Tree of Imaginary Numbers is 'observing' by the way. , and she is very 'invested' and 'dependent' on me.

"The Tree of Imaginary Numbers wants to be the 'only one', and ultimately wants to break through the 'shackles' of Man and Herrscher, move to a higher level, and take revenge on the existence that once hurt her, that's all.

"Eden, why do you think we were able to survive those three times?"

"..."

Eden thought for a moment and said uncertainly: "Because she wants to survive?"

"Haha, maybe so."

Wutong wrapped the fish in tin foil, put it on the grill, and casually chatted: "By the way, which mode of Infinite Duel Arena are you planning to participate in this time?"

"hunting."

"Aren't you all going to participate?"

"No." Eden ate the roasted vegetables gracefully and said calmly, "I don't want to face my former companions again, even if it's just in the ring."

"Fine."

Wutong took out a dark blue sphere about ten centimeters in diameter from somewhere and threw it to Eden: "Here, the Star of Eden... Oh, no, now it should be called back to its original name, 'Xinghai Xie'" I'll pay you back."

Eden looked at his old friend in his hand and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and said: "This... I remember, it's not..."

Wutong replied in advance: "Su gave it to me not long ago. He has

‘Nirvana’. "

"But, I already have a weapon."

Eden took out a pair of retro-style flintlock guns from his waist. They were beautifully styled. They were weapons rather than works of art.

"Oh my god, put them away quickly, don't let me see them." Wutong covered one eye with his hand and said in an exaggerated manner, "You really treat them as weapons and prepare to use these things on the battlefield. Huh? I thought the pair of flintlock guns on your waist were decorations."

"..."

Wutong exaggerated and said: "With these things in your hand, it would probably be difficult to kill an old hen. Isn't it funny that you use them to destroy quantum creatures?"

"You might as well use your bare hands and kick the quantum creatures to death with your long legs, really.

"Others use weapons to enhance their combat capabilities, but you would rather weaken yourself, right? I don't feel how strong you are now?

"I can even imagine your 'heroic' posture while fighting with them. It's neither elegant nor crazy, just like a limping ostrich.

"I was doing crazy damage to the 'monsters', constantly moving around, and I was very tired. But at first glance, I couldn't break the defense."

Wutong's mouth is quite damaged. In fact, the two guns in Eden's hands are not that bad. It is not a problem to kill a Honkai Beast with one shot. After all, it is "produced by Velvet". Although it is a defective semi-finished product, it is It also uses Honkai energy as energy, but its lethality is indeed not as good as Eden's without weapons.

Like a toy.

"..."

Eden's expression was a little complicated. She quite liked the pair of guns. They looked so good.

Wutong continued to say nonchalantly: "You should still use the Harmony of the Star Sea and try to get a good ranking. After the season is over, if you can be ranked in the top ten, I will give you a chance to pursue me."

Eden doesn't care about this opportunity.

In fact, Eden's strength is difficult to rank in the top ten. There are too many perverts. Even Kevin can't guarantee that he will definitely be in the top ten, because there is still a certain amount of luck in the hunting competition. If the luck is bad, In the extreme, if you can't encounter "monsters" and resources, your strength will be useless.

Of course, compared to others, Kevin still has a special advantage. Not to mention force, his familiarity with the Quantum Sea is far superior to others. Moreover, if he teamed up with Su and Kaiwen, he would want to go Convenient anywhere.

Kevin is the favorite to win the first Infinity Hunt.

"By the way, Eden, are you planning to form a team?" Hen asked suddenly, he hadn't started looking for teammates yet.

"Well, I have communicated with His Majesty Ji Lin, and I will form a team with her."

Hen Wenyan was very disappointed.

"Jilin? Then you might really be able to enter the top ten... Come on, I'm optimistic about you. You and her are very compatible and can help each other." Wutong scratched his head and muttered in confusion, "Strange, what's wrong with that girl? Will she team up with you? She should take this opportunity to find a Loli girl and 'take her to fly'!"

Ji Lin is also one of the strong contenders for the championship. Like Wutong, she is a big collector and has twelve keys of the God of Light in her hand.

Her fighting style is very similar to that of Eden, "can be censored, can be used as a weapon, and can be assisted". She has almost no shortcomings and is excellent in every field.

Moreover, Ji Lin has been sitting in the dirt all year round and is also the acting president of the Wutong Society. He has mastered and understood a lot of information in the Quantum Sea and is very familiar with it.