The depressed Leng Yun, her hair still damp from a shower, stared blankly and said, "I'm depressed right after showering. It's really bad tonight. I stared at sleeping pills for a long time. I... can't find anyone to talk to..."
Gu Ya spent a second finding several inspirational movies on his wristband and threw them at her, saying indifferently, "Get lost and watch. Don't bother me."
"Gu Ya!" Leng Yun called softly, "It's the weekend tomorrow, can you... accompany me to Zhuo Yuan City..."
"Please get lost..." Gu Ya hung up the communication without politeness.
But after a few minutes of thought, Gu Ya still raised his wristband and called back.
It was mainly Leng Yun's sentence "I stared at sleeping pills for a long time" that stirred a sliver of compassion in Gu Ya.
He didn't care about a girl's trivial thoughts, but if he was the last person Leng Yun contacted before her death, it would be a big trouble. The security department would definitely come knocking and interrogate him continuously until it was completely confirmed that Leng Yun committed suicide.
"How many sleeping pills do you have?" Gu Ya asked coldly.
Leng Yun said faintly, "Originally three bottles. I took one last time, and I was lucky enough to wake up after sleeping for two days. If I eat the rest, well, I'll be reunited with my deceased relatives in less than two hours."
Gu Ya said seriously, "How about we each take one bottle?"
"Huh?" Leng Yun asked in confusion, "You don't seem like someone who wants to die."
"Do you?" Gu Ya stared at Leng Yun and said.
Leng Yun suddenly understood Gu Ya's meaning and gave a helpless wry smile, saying, "I've never seen you comfort people this way."
"If you feel better, go to sleep. Bring the sleeping pills to me when we meet tomorrow," Gu Ya said coldly and hung up.
Admittedly, after two months of constant studying, Gu Ya felt a bit restless.
He had long wanted to go to the bustling area of Zhuo Yuan City to relax, recharge his brain, and then continue studying.
If Leng Yun hadn't invited him, he might have skipped class one afternoon to go to the bustling area.
It just so happened that by helping that gloomy girl overcome her suicidal thoughts, Gu Ya could also relax. Why not?
The next day,
Gu Ya, for the first time in a long time, wore casual clothes.
A brown casual bomber jacket was worn over a black thin hoodie, paired with slim-fit black cargo pants, and then a pair of brown boots. He looked suitable.
Gu Ya looked in the mirror and used the hairstyle customization device to tidy up his messy hair, instantly looking much more energetic.
One had to dress up to go to the bustling area.
At the academy's main gate, Leng Yun was already waiting.
She was wearing a large white hoodie that covered her hips.
For the lower half, she wore black over-the-knee stockings, revealing a sliver of fair thigh. Her legs were shapely, straight, and had a hint of plumpness.
She wore a pair of small brown leather boots, which at first glance looked like a matching couple's set with Gu Ya's boots.
Leng Yun's eyes lit up. She blinked and took a few seconds to confirm it was Gu Ya: "You... look quite handsome."
To avoid being in the same confined space, Gu Ya summoned his mecha motorcycle and flew Leng Yun towards the bustling area.
After more than two hours, the two finally arrived at the bustling area of Zhuo Yuan City.
Having witnessed the prosperity of Xianxia City and Wuhe City, the bustling area here had a unique flavor.
The most common sights were the micro-drone cargo mechs flying in the air. Pedestrians mostly hurried along, browsing more than buying.
The architectural style here was like a program, neat and logical.
The large cylindrical buildings went straight up and down, lacking the awe-inspiring effect of spiraling structures.
Those spiraling buildings were only found in the northern bustling area of Zhuo Yuan City.
"I want to go see there," Leng Yun pointed to the rooftop of a skyscraper.
It was the highest point in this bustling area and an open-air viewing spot, a place many people checked in.
"Alright."
Despite the skyscraper being close at hand, the two spent a full hour wandering before reaching its base.
To Gu Ya's surprise, there was an admission fee. The 300 white star coins were nothing to Gu Ya at this point.
"Two tickets," Gu Ya said faintly.
"No need, I'll pay for myself," Leng Yun said, and transferred 300 white star coins from her wristband.
Gu Ya noticed that after buying the tickets, her balance was zero.
The double elevator had a small space, just enough for two people to stand side by side.
Leng Yun emitted a faint bitter medicinal scent.
To be honest, after not being alone with a woman for months, being in a confined space with Leng Yun at this moment made Gu Ya react a little.
Leng Yun remained silent, and they were both in silence.
In the end, Gu Ya was accompanying her on this outing. He suddenly realized that he was no longer suited for this kind of aimless life.
Pursuing goals, whether big or small, was what Gu Ya's heart yearned for now.
Becoming stronger was his small goal, and his big goal was to completely eliminate the Black Star Empire.
Gu Ya was unlike those who pursued peace, shouting for peaceful resolution of disputes after a victory.
If they dared to invade Xianxia, then they should take the initiative and flatten their base.
No matter who it was, anyone who dared to block their path would be killed.
Killing might be what Gu Ya would do for most of his life.
Only after achieving his goal might he put down his butcher's knife.
So, before the killing began, it wasn't bad to relax one last time.
Gu Ya consoled himself this way.
The sliver of fair flesh on Leng Yun's thigh exposed, and the silent, slightly ambiguous atmosphere in the elevator, made Gu Ya almost unable to breathe.
He was also a hot-blooded eighteen-year-old lad.
The elevator ascended at a speed of 8 meters per second for two minutes, finally reaching the topmost floor of the skyscraper.
It was more spacious than expected. Despite the many tourists, there was still a large area that remained untrodden.
The rooftop had no transparent protective shield, and the wind was strong.
Leng Yun, with her hands in her hoodie pockets, slowly walked towards the edge of the building, away from the tourists, with a look of resolve before death.
Gu Ya followed.
They stood at the edge of the building, gazing into the distance. The entire southern district of Zhuo Yuan City unfolded before them, vast and expansive, even allowing them to see the blue coastline.
Gu Ya's suppressed emotions were completely released. Compared to boring shopping, he should have come here earlier to de-stress.
"I am from Zhuo Yuan City. After my parents died, I lived alone," Leng Yun said softly.
The wind was loud, and her voice was faint.
"Since I was little, I wanted to come here to see. But I didn't have enough money. It took me several months to save up 300 white star coins."
Her tone was very plain, neither seeking pity nor being melodramatic.
"I wanted to wait until I saved enough money, and then jump from here. Isn't that ironic?" Leng Yun turned her head to look at Gu Ya and asked softly.
The strong wind messed up her hair, and her expression was not of sorrow or despair, but rather a sense of release.
"What about now?" Gu Ya asked.
Leng Yun smiled weakly and said, "Before I die, can you hug me?"
Gu Ya leaped onto the high protective railing and looked down. He calculated that it was about 900 meters high. Considering wind resistance and air resistance, it would take about 18 to 20 seconds to hit the ground.
"Okay, I'll accompany you," Gu Ya said seriously.
"Huh?"
Before Leng Yun could react, Gu Ya pulled her onto the edge of the building, and then, the two leaped together.
The sound of the wind rushing past instantly became deafening!
The wind inflated Leng Yun's hoodie, revealing her black safety shorts, wrapping around her shapely round buttocks.
Gu Ya held her hand tightly and shouted, "Are you happy!!!"
Leng Yun's face was distorted by the wind. She nodded at Gu Ya, forced an ugly smile, and yelled, "And then!!!"
Gu Ya chuckled inwardly.
People on the ground noticed the two falling. Many covered their mouths and stared wide-eyed, while parents with children covered their children's eyes.
Everyone was waiting for the dull thud that would accompany their fall.
But things did not go as expected.
Just as they were about to hit the ground, Gu Ya's entire body was suddenly encased in exoskeleton armor, and at the same time, powerful flames erupted.
He carried Leng Yun on his shoulder, and jets of pale blue flame erupted from his feet as he quickly flew away.
...
"Slap!" A gentle slap landed on Leng Yun's face.
Leng Yun's eyes widened, her gaze dazed.
Gu Ya raised his hand and slapped her again, saying coldly, "Wake up."
"Where are we?" Leng Yun gasped, her eyes finally showing a hint of light.
Gu Ya said faintly, "In heaven, you fool. You've already died once. This time, you have to live properly."
The rapid descent had scared Leng Yun into losing consciousness. After Gu Ya slapped her awake, she took a long time to regain her senses and realized they were sitting on chairs outside a street cafe.
Leng Yun slowly recovered, "Hoo... Next time you do something like this, remember to give a heads-up. Although I know you have the capability..."
Gu Ya didn't answer. His gaze was fixed on someone behind Leng Yun.
He saw an acquaintance.
Liang Xun!