T/L note: Hi! My sincerest apologies for taking so long to update this project! I was rather busy the past few months. That said, I have no plan of abandoning this project and will continue to finish translating it since I really do like this novel, and I hope more people out there could find and read the story I enjoy
Continued from chapter 32 Supernatural World Arc.
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[How are you able to adapt to the supernatural setting so quickly?] The System couldnt help but marvel.
Naturally because Im a professional. Lin Yuetian answered modestly.
You know, Im well-rounded, each aspect is as strong as the others.
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[I have no comnt about your narcissism. Lets talk about business first. The wishes of the Original Owner in this world are as follows: 1st task, Find out whether the Jade Ghost ever been sincere to him; 2nd task, Seal back the Jade Ghost; 3rd Task, No longer alone.] The System said.
His wishes are quite sentintal. Lin Yuetian comnted as he quickened his eating speed without dilly-dallying in taking his breakfast.
He asked further in his mind, The second task is about sealing the Jade Ghost back, however, the previous Jade pendant has been smashed by the Original Owner. I have no professional knowledge about this kind of unscientific event, I wonder if it will affect my task thereon?
The System imdiately replied, [Just go finish your breakfast first. Ill ask the main office about the detail in the anti. Have faith in our Company, we will never let our Materialist workers be wronged in the world of Idealism!]
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Just right after Lin Yuetian finished gulping down his porridge, the System finally ca back with the response.
[No need to specifically re-seal the Jade Ghost to the previous Jade as it has been smashed. It is enough to restrict the Jade Ghosts activity for a long ti.]
In other words, Lin Yuetian settled the bill before leaving the breakfast stall. He continued what he wanted to say as he walked toward the main road, I just need to prevent the Jade Ghost from being unscrupulous and causing trouble in the future, am I right?
[Well, I suppose that ismm?] The System noticed Lin Yuetian standing at the side of the road and hurriedly asked, [Um, Big Brother, let ask you one question, what are you going to do?]
Go back to Lin Yuetians hotown, LinJia Village. Lin Yuetian replied.
Everything must have a beginning and an end. Since the Jade Ghost and his pendant originated from the village, consequently we can learn about his details including his weakness from there as well. When it cos to nature, poison and cure exist to balance the other. Just like there are herbs that can nullify the venom from poisonous snakes that are often found near their habitat, I believe since the Jade Ghost appeared in LinJia Village, then a way to deal with him will most likely be found in the sa village.
The System felt sothing was a little off.
[What you said is reasonable, but you see, how do I feel that you are kind ofimpatient?]
Impatient? Lin Yuetian wondered in puzzlent. Do I really look like Im in a rush?
The System, [You do look like one! In our past missions, usually when you just entered a new world, didnt you always find custors to earn the first pot of gold or sothing? But now you actually decide to go straight to LinJia Village In my opinion, you seem to be in a hurry, no, my observation cant be wrong, you are indeed anxious!]
The System confidently expressed his opinion. As he said his piece, sohow an unbelievable guess suddenly popped into his mind,
[Wait a minute! Youthe reason you are anxious, it couldnt be because youre afraid of ghosts, are you?]
Lin Yuetian was silent and didnt give an imdiate reply.
[Fudge ! Are you really afraid of ghosts?!]
The System couldnt find it in himself to believe this conjecture. Within his shock sohow another realization hit him: Good Lord! Lin Yuetian, this Lin Yuetian actually has sothing he feels fear at!
Regardless of the Systems internal freak-out, Lin Yuetian was unaware of the rollercoaster inside his mind. After the short silence before, he finally spoke faintly,
I dont seem to ever talk to you about my past, I suppose.
The system was hit with a surprise yet again and could not help parroting, [Your past?]
At this mont the sun bathed Lin Yuetians face in a gentle glow. As their mission progressed, the bodies he wore were transforming more and more like his own, and right now, he looked especially breathtaking. His pupils appeared to be light brown under the sunlight as his eyes moved following what it seed to be a child holding his mothers hand across the road.
The System had never seen such a reaction from him and couldnt help feeling a bit nervous.
[You, you You wont just suddenly go straight to the plot of heart-to-heart talk, will you? Honestly speaking, Im not ready yet, uh, forget it, on second thought, actually, it doesnt matter, co! Go on and start! As your colleague, I will try my best to help you settle on the right path. Even though the past is a long gone conclusion, however, you are always welco to learn and study from the dozens of reference materials I have in my inventory at any ti!]
Co now, dont be so tense. Lin Yuetian laughed lightly. My past is actually quite ordinary.
Still with the calm and gentle tone he always had, he started to tell,
I never knew who my parents were. That, however, is quite common in my world. Cyberpunk World is rather chaotic, you see. Ever since I could rember Ive always been living in an orphanage and have never been adopted.
It was until I was 8 years old. My old Company was short of staff back then and planned to open a youth project. I was selected and taken away, and later I officially joined the Company when I beca an adult. The Youth Project I got selected into started with the Company training the children to exercise their courage. The living space prepared for us was a cramped, dark, and soundless room with no windows
At night, the room would get really quiet and still. Sotis when I was alone, lying in the dark room, and looking at the darkness around , I-,
The System couldnt bear to listen any longer. He didnt expect that this seemingly easy-going Lin Yuetian would have such a lonely childhood and unpleasant past.
Cutting over Lin Yuetians tale, the System whispered consolation words softly,
[Its alright, its already over.]
[To be honest, even if I used to ridicule and roast any little details about you, I am aware that you are not a sicko. More than anything, I just really want you to et a good psychologist.]
[After all, we have been colleagues for many years, we even spent hundred of years chatting every day in that Cultivation World.]
[Itruthfully speaking, I have regarded you as my friend. You need not be afraid now, as you are no longer alone]
Back then, as I stared at the darkness, as I was engulfed within the dark, sotis I wondered if ghosts really exist in the world, and I ended up feeling afraid. Perhaps it was those experiences that made beco the person I am now Lin Yuetian finished his tale to the System.
That, however, of course, is impossible.
[?]
The System was stunned. [??? Huh?]
You really are so easy to trust others Lin Yuetian shook his head and sighed helplessly.
Sending the System a compassionate look inside his mind he said, I didnt expect you to believe it so easily, my bad.
To tell the truth, while I really did grow up in an orphanage, but my personality has always been like this since way back then.
Additionally, I have only started working in my previous company after I was an adult. The Company has nothing to do with my character developnt. Oh, I have to say that logically no company would go to welfare hos to hire employees. Its not that easy to get a job, dear~
And lastly, Im neither afraid of the dark nor Ghosts.
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[Ajdkdiseufneoworjfkth! Fudge you! Go to hell!!]
The System went furious and was filled with the anger of wasting his tears and sympathy.
[Fudger! Didnt you say you would never joke with people before?!]
Hm? But you are not a person, you are a System. Lin Yuetian explained kindly.
At this ti a taxi finally stopped in front of him. Lin Yuetian opened the door and sat in the car.
Anyway, answering your question earlier, I just feel that Ghosts are troubleso because they cant be killed directly. Its not that big of a problem, however. I can handle it. Rest assured, I wont let you down.
[Heh.] The System sneered.
[You wont let down? Then who was it who push into the abyss in one step just now?]
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Afterward, The System and Lin Yuetian bickered with each other like they always did.
The System expressed his strong dissatisfaction with Lin Yuetians bad sense of humor and his bad taste in jokes.
Lin Yuetian defended himself saying that it was rely the Systems subjective bias, and in return strongly complained about his preconceived bias against him.
In the end, the two of them settled their argunt after the System who was sulking decided to bombard Lin Yuetians mind with the animation of Tom and Jerry.
Lin Yuetian who finally got to see the real action of Tom and Jerry, didnt hesitate to praise his Systems taste in humor.
Ill work harder to improve my sense of humor. Lets get along better as colleagues.
It was truly a peaceful and warm scene between co-workers, worthy of applause.
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