Earth, Zhongdu.
Si Qingqing eagerly stood at the end of the long line and spoke to Fei Bai, who stood beside her with a look of plete disinterest.
"Brother, this shop’s milk tea is really famous. I did my research online, and they say their milk tea is handmade through over a dozen processes. Once you have it, you’ll definitely want a second cup! That’s why so many people are waiting in line!"
Fei Bai rolled his eyes after hearing this. "I just don’t understand what you girls are thinking. Even if it tastes great, it’s just a cup of milk tea, right? Is it really worth waiting in such a long line?"
"You don’t get it. It’s not just about drinking milk tea; it’s about experiencing a certain lifestyle. Don’t you think there’s a sense of acplishment in getting something that so many people are chasing after and then consuming it?"
Fei Bai shook his head, "I don’t, and also..."
Fei Bai raised his hand, holding a large bag full of various popular snacks.
"If these things can give you that so-called sense of acplishment, then it’s quite a cheap sense of acplishment, isn’t it? And are you sure you can eat all of this?"
"Oh, brother, you just don’t understand. These things are not meant to be eaten!" With that, Si Qingqing suddenly asked.
"Do you find shopping with me boring? Should we go back now?"
To be honest, Fei Bai really wanted to nod in agreement.
Because he felt that shopping all day was even more tiring than practicing swordsmanship all day long.
Especially since he had no understanding of the things these young girls liked and chased after; the boredom was self-evident.
But when he saw his sister’s hopeful eyes, he gritted his teeth and shook his head.
"It’s fine. Since we’re out, let’s have a good time and don’t worry about me!"
"Hehe, thanks, brother! You can sit aside; I’ll line up by myself."
After saying that, Si Qingqing hopped forward with the line.
Watching her back, a doting expression appeared on Fei Bai’s face.
He knew all these years, his sister had been following him everywhere, never having lived a few normal days like other girls.
Especially after leaving Fire Phoenix, when his sister followed him in his escape, the hardships were unbearable to mention.
This time, with a rare opportunity to relax, Fei Bai certainly didn’t want to ruin his sister’s joy.
He found a spot against the wall to sit down and stowed all the bags he was carrying, then habitually began to observe his surroundings.
This was a typical shopping mall in Huaguo. Because it was built in the expensive city center, its area was not large.
However, it was designed very cleverly, and with the reasonable layout, the space inside seemed quite spacious.
At this moment, it was evening, and the plaza was bustling with people, lively and prosperous.
Fei Bai watched this bustling scene, suddenly feeling as if he had been transported to another world.
Previously, because of a video, he had fled from Fire Phoenix, wandering in the galaxy, enduring countless hardships.
But who would have thought that in just over a month, his fate would undergo such a dramatic change?
First, the appearance of the man in the video shocked him, then this charismatic youth suddenly emerged and forcibly changed the world situation with his astonishing strength.
The sword that lit up half the Earth’s night sky still excited Fei Bai to this day.
Absolute power translates to absolute status.
This has never changed from ancient times to the present.
So when Xue An showcased his strength, Fei Bai suddenly realized that the things he had done before were trivial in parison.
Even the entire Fire Phoenix legitimately became Xue An’s subordinate.
As for the Federal Credential Bureau...
Those officials were scared out of their wits long ago, not daring to make a peep from start to finish.
Thus, Fei Bai and his sister could finally enjoy a peaceful and leisurely life now.
Just as Fei Bai was silently reflecting, he suddenly caught sight of something unusual out of the corner of his eye.
Fei Bai immediately turned to look.
It was a security guard in the plaza, wearing a standard uniform, with the brim of his hat pulled down low, covering his face.
But that wasn’t unusual, as there were many people who liked to wear their hats like that.
Yet, Fei Bai just felt something was off.
Because upon seeing this person, his sword heart trembled slightly, clearly indicating that something was wrong with this person.
But what exactly was the problem?
Fei Bai didn’t get up. Instead, he restrained his breath, making himself seem to disappear in the subconscious of surrounding people.
In this state, his sword heart gradually became clear and transparent, his keen gaze fixed intently on this person.
Eventually.
He realized what was wrong.
The guard’s footsteps were peculiar.
Every step he took seemed measured with a ruler, identical.
Even a strictly trained soldier could only maintain coordination. It’s impossible for them to step exactly the same way as this guard.
As if he were a robot.
Yes!
This thought flickering across his mind allowed Fei Bai to pinpoint the issue.
This guard definitely had a problem.
Fei Bai suddenly rose to his feet, stepping forward with a cold gaze, directly blocking the guard’s path.
In such a situation, a normal person would definitely look up to see who was blocking their way.
But this guard, as if able to sense the obstacle without looking up, sidestepped, trying to go around Fei Bai.
There was no way Fei Bai would let him go; he coldly said.
"Mechanical lackey?"
Saying this, he formed a sword with his fingers and thrust forward.
The guard’s body slightly quivered, stepping back to narrowly avoid Fei Bai’s sword thrust.
Fei Bai’s expression turned serious, but his actions didn’t pause, he swiped upward.
A faint Sword Qi shot out, although it didn’t harm the guard, it successfully hit the hat on his head.
With a soft ripping sound, the hat was sliced in half, revealing the guard’s face.
Upon seeing his true appearance, even the well-traveled Fei Bai couldn’t help but gasp.
Because the guard was not the mechanical soldier Fei Bai had imagined, but a living, breathing human being.
Yet this person exuded an extremely eerie feeling.
His face had stiff, unmoving facial muscles, like a mask, frozen in a final expression.
Moreover, Fei Bai couldn’t sense any of the normal human vibrations from him.
By now, many ordinary people around also noticed the guard, some with weaker nerves screamed directly.
Fei Bai’s face darkened, as in such a densely populated place, any motion could easily lead to a stampede incident.
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