Chapter 240

After absorbing Kisara's danger level, he became the level lock of Stage 2. If he absorbs another person, it should be enough for him to evolve to Stage 2, right?

And judging from the potential of this Living King of Hell, I am afraid that even without adding his genetic factors, he can still rise to danger level five...

But these are just thoughts.

This world does not allow him to do it easily enough to start another build plan.

After staying with the Bakker family for a while and asking about some things, Lin Qiao and Lucy set off on the road again.

"You're really good at dealing with people."

Not long after leaving, Lucy, who was sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly sighed.

It had only been less than an hour since they met, but a group of wanderers had a lively chat with Lin Qiao, as if they were half-brothers.

Looking at that posture, the other party wanted to keep them overnight...even though it was still daytime.

There was no sign of being wary of each other when they first met.

"Uh, um... I'm sorry for snubbing you?"

"What a shame! Who told you this!?" Lucy denied it. Although she was indeed a little dissatisfied because of this, the reason was different from what most people thought...

I was nervous and vigilant about the surroundings, not daring to relax for a moment because of the possibility of conflict at any time. But this guy was lucky, he was just about to have a fight with the opponent!

I feel so angry just thinking about it.

and....

"I'm just a little envious..."

He muttered in a voice that only he could hear.

If I had the same social skills as the other person, maybe the situation would be much better.

But rather than saying that she doesn't know how to communicate with others, it would be more appropriate to say that she doesn't dare to come into contact with other people.

Lin Qiao pinched her chin, and then put a hand on Lucy's head: "Speaking of which, I used to have social anxiety, a mild kind."

"...I don't believe it." In other words, I can't imagine that kind of scene at all.

"Sadly, it's true."

"Then how did you become like this?"

"Of course it depends on the efforts of someone like me." Lin Qiao said happily.

This is a lie...it really is the truth.

But in addition to his experiences in various worlds, more importantly, it is because of his special social skills.

As we all know, changes in human emotions are essentially changes in chemical elements in the brain.

For example, when you are happy, the human brain will release substances such as dopamine and adrenaline. On the other hand, as long as the human body can be invisibly prompted to release these specific chemicals, then people will feel happy from the heart.

Based on this theory, coupled with the ability improvement after unlocking the level lock, a brand new ability was developed by Lin Qiao.

He can invisibly control the chemical elements released by the human brain by releasing certain positions or electromagnetic waves.

The most intuitive example is the Bakker family.

When they approach or talk to Lin Qiao, their brains will release a large amount of dopamine, making them feel happy, which makes them let down their guard against Lin Qiao and even want to beg him.

After comprehensive consideration, Lin Qiao decided to name this ability - "dog-licking stance".

Of course, this kind of happiness is harmless, and they will return to normal after the ability is removed.

And the above are just basic applications.

Furthermore, even if one's parents die in front of one's eyes, one can still make that person laugh; two lovers who share life and death can become completely strangers in a short period of time... or something like that.

Let’s talk about it later if necessary.

The weathered street sign flashed past, but the content displayed on it was very clear.

[10 kilometers from the checkpoint]

"Have you prepared the documents required for customs clearance?"

As we got closer to the state border, Lucy became a little nervous.

California, where Night City is located, is a somewhat complicated area.

A wall separated it from the north and south, with those to the north supporting the independent Free States and those to the south supporting the new United States as it attempted to unify.

Because of this complex form, the relationship between California and other states is somewhat... delicate.

Among them is Arizona, which is connected to the south and where Lin Qiao and Lucy are located - after all, this is a free state.

"Don't worry, we've already prepared it."

He reached for the storage compartment under the car door and took out a document that had been folded several times.

Seeing this, Lucy also breathed a sigh of relief.

However, if she had bothered to throw the thing into the fire and roast it for a while, she would have found that it would not light at all.

After all, strictly speaking, that was not a file, but a mimicry of Lin Qiao's genetic factors.

Yes, mimicry.

It is also a new skill obtained after unlocking the second level lock.

However, it can only simulate the physical properties of the same substance, but cannot simulate the chemical properties - after all, the essence of this thing is still its genetic factors.

But as the distance from the checkpoint grew closer, a convoy of several black trucks and transport vehicles also appeared in front of Lin Qiao and the others.

The white text on the black background and the logo on the car body are particularly clear and visible.

Arasaka

The oldest super company.

After noticing that there was an extra car behind the convoy, even though they were still far away from each other, the fully armed Arasaka soldiers on it immediately leaned out of the car window and pointed their weapons at them to warn them to retreat.

Lin Qiao noticed the weapon they used, which was an assault rifle called "Masamune".

"Arasaka three-shot, whoever uses it is an idiot." This was the conclusion Lin Qiao came to in the game.

[The vehicles behind immediately retreat, this is a company asset, otherwise we will take force! ]

The warning sound from the horn came from the Arasaka transport vehicle in front.

Lin Qiao raised his eyebrows, and dared to point a gun at me. I think you have a way to die!

But before he could use his telekinesis to give the company dog ​​in front a whole life, his arm was tightly grasped by someone.

"Lucy...?"

"....."

No response was made, but the hand holding Lin Qiao was shaking constantly.

After noticing that it was Arasaka's convoy, her face turned pale in an instant.

She lowered her head desperately, fearing that the Arasaka soldiers in front of her would see her face.

With an expression of fear that almost made her cry, she bit her lower lip tightly.

"..... Sorry, Qiao... I'm a little carsick, can you drive a little slower..."

Even though she tried to stay calm, anyone could hear the panic in her trembling voice.

Switching her sight between Lucy and the Arasaka transport convoy, Lin Qiao half-squinted her eyes and silently stepped on the foot brake.

The speed of the off-road vehicle slowed down all of a sudden, and soon it opened up a distance from the Arasaka transport convoy.

Seeing this, the Arasaka soldier who stuck his head out also returned to the car.

Chapter 295 You really can't lie, Lucy

There is a practical advantage of being a company dog, especially a big company dog ​​like Arasaka.

That is, it will be very easy when passing through the customs.

After all, even if they bring contraband, the border security personnel may not dare to touch them, especially such an armed escort convoy.

To put it bluntly, if they really start fighting, such an armed convoy is enough to wipe out the border guards three or four times.

It is precisely because of this kind of abandon and green light all the way that when Lin Qiao and his team arrived at the checkpoint, they did not encounter the dramatic escort convoy of Arasaka as in the movie.

These company dogs had already run away.

"Brother, the one next to you, is that your sister? Her face doesn't look right, what's wrong?"

The border guard wearing a dark green heavy bulletproof vest came over, tapped the car window gently, and said in a kind tone.

"It's nothing serious, just a little heatstroke, plus motion sickness."

"Heatstroke? No wonder, the weather is so hot, and you look like you have walked a lot... We just happen to have motion sickness medicine, do you need it?"

"That's really a big help, thank you."

"Hey, no, we are all friends."

Under the position of a licking dog who can control people's emotions, the entire border guards look at Lin Qiao very favorably.

Others had to face interrogation and harassment when crossing the border, but he only asked a few symbolic questions, and then both sides started chatting.

The owner of the car behind him was full of questions... Is the service attitude of border guards so good these days?

Then I have to hurry up and experience it.

After driving for a whole day, I have to let these assholes rub my legs.

She took a bag of various kinds of medicines with biotechnology logos on them. Finally, with the warm farewell of the border guards, Lin Qiao started the car engine.

The dog-licking position was lifted

Then she heard the sound of guns being loaded and the border guards cursing angrily behind her not long after she left.

As the car drove away, the outline of the checkpoint was getting smaller and blurry.

Finally, after a gust of sandstorm, it disappeared completely.

The atmosphere in the car was a bit dull.

Only the sound of the engine turning and the friction between the wheels and the ground could be heard. The electronic sound of the car navigation became the most humane words.

The relaxed feeling along the way was replaced by an inexplicable depression.

Lin Qiao turned his head and glanced at Lucy beside him.

Ever since she met Arasaka's transport team, her state has been a little strange.

But he could roughly guess the reason... Pseudo... probably a network hacker trained by Arasaka since childhood, and it definitely has nothing to do with the word "humanity".

Of course, it is possible to directly use genetic factors to possess and read memories, but unless necessary, Lin Qiao does not want to use such means for the time being.

After all, who doesn't have a past that they don't want to face?

"Are you okay?"

"....Yeah, it's okay."

She said a lie that she didn't even believe.

Her face was still pale with shock, and her eyes looked out the window with a little dullness.

But at this moment, she could no longer use her extra energy to imagine the barren Gobi as the moon she had never seen before.

The moment the Arasaka soldiers pointed their guns at her, she suddenly realized that even though she had been running away for so long, the word "Arasaka" had never left her.

The world was hell.

And she had always been here.