"Yongrui! Go to your left!"
"Sure!"
"Now step to the right!"
"Thanks."
"And now step a bit backward before moving forward. A tentacle is coming down in front of you."
"Now dive forward and roll!"
"Now dance the boogie!"
"H-h-hold on, is the last part really necessary?" I voiced out as I continued running. I didn't even bother doing Hui-ying's last command since it sounded outrageous. "What does dancing the boogie even do at this point?"
"I don't know, maybe it would distract them from eating you hahah~" Hui-ying raucously laughed in my head like a maniac. If only I could get inside my head and give her a pinch on the cheeks, that would be most satisfactory. "In any case, you've left the atPile Rabid Humans behind. You don't have to stress yourself out."
"Sure, thanks a bunch for your help, Hui-ying."
A few ters ahead of us was a valley in between two mountains (obviously) that stood with a towering height of approximately 9000 ters. I could've sworn that that's even higher than the tallest mountain in the Lower Plane. Now, this is a mountain worth climbing!
I an, please focus, Yongrui!
Since the valley sits between two very tall mountains, it was a bit dark if one were to look at it. If I didn't know any better, I would've imdiately thought that no humans would dare live at such a place. And yet, White said that there's a settlent right ahead. If he wasn't lying, then that ans there are people there, communities!
"White, are you sure we're heading to the right place? That valley seems uninhabitable and dangerous. Rabid humans might be lurking in there by the hundreds and we wouldn't even notice them until they jump on us. What I'm trying to say is, are you certainly absolutely surely sure that we won't et any rabid humans there? I would hate to have a et and greet with a atpile at such a tight space."
White smiled as he waved one of his hands at , indicating not to take the valley seriously. "Don't worry about it, Yongrui. This valley is completely safe."
"How can you say that?"
"That's because, throughout the years of living in the Middle Plane, I know that this valley has the least amount of Qi Energy in the whole region. And where do you think rabid humans dwell? They dwell in places where Qi Energy is rich. And adding to that, this valley could easily be fortified. Even if there were rabid humans who will venture here, they'll et their end since we have 'snipers' at the ready in our outposts. We call them snipers but they're basically archers who are proficient in their bows."
"This is the valley of Gash, a valley where the great hero of the Middle Plane once traversed through. He was the epito of power, glory, and fa, and none can even co close to him. The reason why this valley has a minuscule amount of Qi Energy was that he cultivated here. He sucked a significant amount of Qi Energy here that almost made it barren. People initially got mad at him at first but now... we have nothing but gratitude towards him."
A cold and eerie wind blew past my face as I obediently followed White's footsteps. If I had a di every ti I thought of separating from him, I would've been a millionaire by now. Seriously, this valley of Gilgash or whatever this is. It won't even surprise if there are thousands of rabid humans waiting in ambush in the dark. Even though I could see quite well and I could tell that there is nothing but rocks and sands in here, I still doubt myself.
"Pssst, Yongrui!"
"Don't talk to for now, Hui-ying, I'm trying to compose myself."
"No, I need to tell you right now! Do you know why you feel creeped out by this place?"
"Do you know? Oh great! Oh please grace with your wisdom, your highness!" I sarcastically called out, thinking that Hui-ying was just theoretically or rather, rhetorically asking a question.
"That's because this place has lower Qi Energy than the rest. Usually, any place in the Lower Plane has a certain amount of Qi Energy and after living there for a long ti, you got used to it. This valley has little to no Qi Energy. It's disgusting, but it works. You heard what White said about this place. Apparently, rabid humans don't even think about coming to this place because of the lack of Qi Energy in here. The people living in this valley are using the terrain as their shield. And even though the Middle Plane has technically fallen into the hands of the Black Spirit Sect, they still are desperately holding on to their last strand of hope."
"Yeah, the desperation is enough to make my blood boil. This damned Black Spirit Sect, I'll really make them pay as soon as I can." I clenched my fists in a fit of rage. "And also, sorry for addressing you like that, I thought you were just riling up."
"Co on, Yongrui. I've been in your head long enough to know when to tease you and not to tease you. And also... I don't mind. Hearing soone call 'your highness' is actually quite pleasing. Can you call that again?"
"If that would make feel better, then sure, your highness." I chuckled.
I don't know what it is with Hui-ying but every ti I talk to her, I get to think more rationally than ever. It's a different case when I talk to myself because that would really make ditate on why my life is garbage. But talking to Hui-ying sohow gives the feeling of security... that no matter how alone I am in this world, I still have her and the System.
"Wow, that's really deep, Yongrui. Perhaps you should start writing a book dedicated to and the System." Hui-ying interrupted my line of thought.
"Wait, were you reading my mind again, how dare you, Hui-ying. I trusted you!" I said, but I didn't really an it. That's because I've wanted her to hear it from . Otherwise, what's the point of appreciating soone when they are not aware of it?
"Sect Master, Sect Master! Are you okay?" Natalia suddenly latched her hands on mine. "You look a bit red. Are you sick? Did the portal ss with your organs?"
"That's a bit no, I'm fine. Why?" I asked.
"Oh, you were acting a little bit weird. A mont ago you were smiling, and then you were frowning, and then you were talking to yourself as if you were talking to soone. I've never seen you do that in the past so I was a bit worried." Natalia concernedly said.
"Ah, that? Don't worry about him, Natalia. That guy talks to himself a lot ever since I t him. That's totally normal for him." White waved his hand a second ti, this ti, to Natalia. "And also, he keeps on ntioning soone by the na of Hui-ying. I don't know who she is, probably a lover of his from the past."
Wide-eyed, Natalia looked in the eyes, trying to figure out if White was telling the truth. As for , I was shocked beyond belief. What did he an by a lover? Hui-ying is literally in my head! What on actual
"No, no. You got it wrong, White. Hui-ying isn't my lover, nothing of the sort. Actually, she was my partner. When I first found myself in the middle of an outbreak, she ca to help ."
"So she was your benefactor?" White confird.
"Yes, and more than that. When she first rescued from a bunch of rabid humans, she couldn't rember a single thing from the past. But even after all that, she helped . She taught how to fight the rabid humans, how to survive by myself, and pretty soon, I was your full-fledged zombie hunter and more! One day, we had to go our separate ways because she was heading to a different shelter while I was heading to the Tang Shelter. But before we completely parted ways, she turned around and called . She then asked to give her a na so she will never forget about . I don't know but for so reason, I thought of the na Hui-ying and that's what I gave her as a parting gift. She seed pleased about it so I felt a bit proud of myself. Wherever she is right now, I hope she's living her best life. Even without her mories, she still turned around to help with no regard for her life. A kind and gentle soul through and through."
"Oh, so that's what happened. That sounds like a beginning of a novel. I dig it." White flashed a thumbs up towards . "I also hope that she's okay. She seems like a good person."
"Yes, yes she is," I muttered... I was lying as naturally as I breathed so I had to go through with this, you know.
"Mmm... I believe your story, Sect Master. I think you're the type of person to na soone Hui-ying." Natalia pointed out. "I'm just glad you're okay. For a second there, I was really worried."
"Mmm... that's really deep Yongr " Hui-ying was about to make another comnt.
"Shut up." I interrupted her, but deep in my mind, I could tell that she was giggling without restraints.
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