67. The Fourth Simulation
『You know, Yun Ling didn't lie!』
『If she really wanted to invite you, couldn't she have just told you one day in advance?』
『This is just an excuse she uses to cover up their relationship.』
『You've been betrayed again, Kiana.』
"You're so noisy! It sounded like a fly buzzing in my ear. Aren't you annoyed?!" Kiana frowned.
『Hehehe...』
Kiana's verbal attacks did not affect the Herrscher of the Void.
She chuckled ominously a few times, then disappeared again.
The crack is starting to widen...
...
The plane slowly took off and ascended to high altitude. Looking at the scenery outside the plane window, the three of them inexplicably began to feel better.
"By the way, what kind of person is Yun Ling's aunt?" Mei couldn't help but feel puzzled, and at the same time a little worried.
"I guess she should be a female business elite, the kind of domineering female CEO who is meticulous, strong-willed, serious, and responsible..." Kiana guessed.
"Uh... I don't know much about my eldest aunt. In my opinion, she is not easy to get along with. Although she is very nice to me, I always have a slight sense of fear whenever I see her," said Yun Ling, while pinching his eyebrows.
"My youngest aunt should be coming too. She's easy to get along with, so you can rest assured."
His feelings were essentially at an extreme when it came to his two family members.
One is fear, the other is closeness.
"You don't even understand your own family? Really..." Kiana couldn't understand his words.
"Well, for some inexplicable reason, my memories of the past are not very clear. I only know that my eldest aunt and my youngest aunt have been by my side since I was a child."
"You said the same thing last time. Are you really okay?"
There was some worry in Mei's eyes. It didn't seem like he had lost his memory, but he didn't look fine either.
After all, who would not have any impression of their family members who have lived with them for more than ten years?
"Don't worry, I have a feeling that I will recover as long as I get familiar with the environment over there." Yun Ling said confidently.
"I hope so," Mei sighed softly.
As time passed, the plane slowly landed.
After sitting on the plane for a long time, all three of them felt a bit sore in their backs and waists.
"By the way, you can't even forget the way home, right?" Kiana suddenly thought of a serious question.
"…" Yun Ling was silent.
"You're kidding, right?" Mei's eyes widened slightly.
"Of course, I was just kidding. It's only a few dozen kilometers away, just one taxi ride." Yun Ling blinked.
"You scared me to death!" Kiana punched Yun Ling on the shoulder.
"Well, it takes a little time for my memory to recover; don't be anxious." Yun Ling explained.
Sure enough, when he arrived in Shenzhou, the fog shrouding his memories in his mind began to dissipate gradually.
The three of them took a taxi and headed towards Yun Ling's home.
"Taxis here seem to be quite cheap. It only costs less than two hundred Shenzhou coins for three people to travel dozens of kilometers." Seeing this, Mei couldn't help but sigh.
In places like the Far East, only the rich people or someone from a noble family can take a taxi without feeling worried about the cost...
(A/N [Author Notes]: Taxi fares in Japan are roughly eight times higher than in China. Prices vary by region, so this is not entirely accurate and may be even higher.)
"Well, but the taxi service in the Far East is good; it can be regarded as a five-star service. And it's a monopoly business over there, so naturally it's many times more expensive." Yun Ling nodded.
"But I still think this place is more affordable. After all, most people are probably not used to that kind of service." Kiana expressed her opinion.
Looking at the gradually familiar scenery that appeared outside the window, his deeply hidden memories began to slowly awaken.
He was looking at the same scenery, but in the opposite direction.
It was thanks to his youngest aunt, who covered for him; otherwise, he would not have been able to escape from home.
Eldest Aunt...Youngest Aunt...
Before they knew it, they had arrived in the city. The bustling scene and scenery filled Mei and Kiana with anticipation for their journey.
It is almost the time for the Lunar New Year, and the special atmosphere is even stronger.
Continuing forward, we passed through the bustling city and arrived at the gate of a manor.
"We're here. We shouldn't be able to drive in here." The driver looked at the manor gate and realized that Yun Ling was from a wealthy family.
No wonder he brought two girlfriends...
I'm so envious.
"Okay, thank you, Master." Yun Ling thanked him politely.
The three of them got out of the car and dragged their luggage forward.
"Young Master Yun Ling? It's Young Master Yun Ling who's finally back!"
A woman who dressed elegantly came over with a look of excitement on her face.
"Yes, this is Aunt Ming, our family's nanny. She has been working here for many years," Yun Ling introduced her to the two of them.
"Hello, Aunt Ming." Mei and Kiana both greeted her politely.
"Well, hello... uh, come here, Young Master."
Upon seeing the two, Aunt Ming's expression turned sour, and she quietly pulled Yun Ling aside.
"Young Master, these two shouldn't be your girlfriends, right?" Aunt Ming asked with some concern.
"Not yet, at present we're just good friends." Yun Ling explained.
"...That's good, that's good." Aunt Ming was relieved.
"What's wrong?" Asked Yun Ling, puzzled by her appearance.
"It's nothing serious, but you know your eldest aunt..." Aunt Ming didn't finish her sentence.
Yun Ling nodded to show that he understood.
His controlling eldest aunt, if she knew he had two girlfriends...
He guesses this journey won't be a comfortable one.
Yun Ling had a headache. At that time, he just wanted to bring the two of them to Shenzhou for some fun and didn't think too much about it.
Aunt Ming came out with Yun Ling, but was surprised to find that there was an extra person in front of Kiana and Mei.
Her snow-white hair falls to her waist, and her delicate face is as beautiful as a fairy from the mortal world.
Her eyes were extremely deep and cold, yet inexplicably held a hint of heartbreaking sadness.
A black Hanfu with red decorations on it gives people a mysterious and solemn feeling.
"Eldest Aunt!"
Yun Ling hurriedly went over and stood in front of the two of them.
"...You knew how to come back?" The eldest aunt's gaze shifted from the two of them to Yun Ling.
She opened her palm like a blade and gently tapped his forehead.
『Key personnel detected, forcibly entering the simulation!』
『Talents: Sickly (White), A Leech on the Bone (Blue), Heaven is Jealous of Heroic Genius (Purple), Divine Swordsmanship (Gold)!』
『Identity: Crown Prince!』
『The fourth simulation begins!』
Dog system, you're such a god, you're not going to keep up the act anymore, huh?
Yun Ling's gaze gradually became unfocused, and he fell straight down.
"?" His aunt quickly hugged him.
"What happened to Yun Ling?" Kiana and Mei were both stunned. How could he have suddenly fainted?
"His breathing is steady, he's fine. Aunt Ming, please take them to rest."
The aunt picked up Yun Ling and walked inside.
"Wait..." The two wanted to follow, but Aunt Ming blocked their way.
"Ladies, please come with me first. Since the head of the family says the young master is alright, then the young master must be alright. If something had happened, the head of the family would be the most anxious one, so you two don't need to worry too much for now," Aunt Ming explained.
The two of them pursed their lips and could only watch each other's backs as they left.
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Fourth simulation talent effect explanation :
『Sickly (White): Physically weak.』
『A Leech on the Bone (Blue): The body suffers from an incurable disease.』
『Heaven is Jealous of Heroic Genius (purple): Exceptionally talented, but unfortunately, the heavens are jealous of him and punish him.』
『Divine Swordsmanship (Gold): Unparalleled in the world, shaking the ages! In heaven and earth, only one like him exists! The way of the sword can lead to divinity!』
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