Chapter 63 — Comparison between blue ball and Su Mou.
Bai Ruogu searched for a long time and finally found the equipment distribution map for the area. He picked up a pen and began to circle on the map. After extensive calculations, he eventually found a way to break through the magnetic field.
He needed to disable the interference devices scattered in other locations and then return to the laboratory to disable the main device.
These were all easy to say, but he knew in his heart that once the magnetic field was removed, the enemy would quickly discover this place. At that time, the situation would change drastically, and he would also be in danger.
After much thought, he finally decided to assemble the network connection device first, and immediately connect to the network once the magnetic field was broken.
With his plan set, he and the blue ball acted quickly, spending about half a day to disable the devices in other locations.
Finally, they rushed back to the laboratory.
The main device was more complex and took more time, but it was still not a problem for Bai Ruogu. Soon, the main device was also disabled.
The enormous magnetic field in the no-man’s land was instantly consolidated and became orderly. The external network tried to enter but was blocked by an invisible barrier.
Bai Ruogu didn’t know how Li Luosi had set it up, but the network in the no-man’s land could only be accessed actively, not passively.
After breaking the magnetic field, Bai Ruogu took a deep breath. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and began to try to connect to the external network…
[First connection failed.]
[Second connection failed.]
[Third…]
Everything had been fine just a moment ago, but now there was a problem. Bai Ruogu felt a sinking feeling in his heart, and his eyes darkened.
He was sure that he had not made any mistakes in his previous steps, so… the equipment was malfunctioning.
He felt a chill run through his body. Malfunctioning? Now of all times?
He pressed his lips together, no longer hesitating, and his fingers moved quickly. The equipment was disassembled again, and he carefully examined each component.
“Thud, thud, thud…” At this moment, the previously quiet laboratory was suddenly filled with the sound of footsteps coming from not far away.
The blue ball instantly became alarmed and started hopping around, while the smart brain emitted an urgent warning.
“Alert! Alert! Unknown human intruders detected. Analysis indicates there are three intruders. Please hide quickly…”
Cold sweat dripped from Bai Ruogu’s forehead as his hands moved faster.
The smart brain was even more anxious than he was. “Alert! Please hide quickly! According to existing information, the intruders possess advanced equipment. Ordinary weapons cannot repel them. Please hide quickly…”
Bai Ruogu continued examining the components, as if he had discovered something, and his speed began to slow.
“Alert! Ruogu, I hope you leave…” The warning message changed from official terms to a more subjective plea.
Voices could be heard from a distance.
“Is there someone in there?” The voice was low and somewhat hoarse.
“Didn’t Li Luosi already die? How could there be…”
“Could someone have arrived earlier than us?”
“What?! Attack!” With a shout, the footsteps grew denser, and the sound grew louder and closer.
The blue ball was almost frantic, even extending two arms to tug at Bai Ruogu’s clothes.
Bai Ruogu knew the urgency of the situation and set down the components, planning to find an escape route.
“Crack…” This was the sound of an energy stone being replaced. He could feel eyes locking onto him.
His mind buzzed, thinking rapidly.
“Fire!” Someone shouted, and in an instant, Bai Ruogu’s vision was filled with countless lines——pre-calculated escape routes…
Before he could start to dodge, he heard a “bang!” and a “boom!” followed by a flash of fire in his peripheral vision.
Everything seemed to quiet down. Bai Ruogu could even hear his own heartbeat.
He turned his head to the side. The white light was bright and dazzling, sweat droplets hung on his dense eyelashes, casting a white haze over his vision.
Black leather boots stepped onto the white floor.
The person walked steadily, step by step, in his direction. The person was tall, almost a head taller than Bai Ruogu.
The tall body blocked his view. He could see the person’s strong, well-defined muscles and the smooth lines of the abdomen.
The black leather pants jingled with the sound of buckles. The person took large, fast steps, walking with a straight posture and a powerful waist.
Bai Ruogu’s heartbeat quickened. As a drop of sweat fell, he finally saw the familiar, handsome face of the other person.
He slowly exhaled, his expression relaxing, a look of joy spreading across his face.
He laughed softly, touching the top of his head, and looked up at his lover.
Indeed, his lover was both reassuring and heart-stirring.
This figure was something Bai Ruogu had never seen before. His heart started to beat faster, and looking at the other person, his eyes softened and he smiled slightly.
The confused blue ball on the side: ??
It turned its neckless head to look at itself in the nearby glass. Seeing the blue ball on it, it fell into doubt.
Who was it? Wasn’t it Ruogu’s lover? Who was this wild man in front of it?!!
It connected with the smart brain, and the information was transmitted.
[He is also us.]
The blue ball tilted its head.
[He and I do not share consciousness, we are two separate entities.]
Smart Brain: [That’s because we are not connected to the network.]
The blue ball’s mind was racing. It felt like its understanding of things was skewed. Shouldn’t it be the one getting intimate with Bai Ruogu?
But at this moment, Bai Ruogu seemed to really like this new figure. He suddenly hugged Su Mou and kissed his face.
The blue ball: …
It didn’t have the perspective of being kissed and couldn’t empathize with Su Mou.
They were two completely unrelated entities.
At this moment, Su Mou, in a more war-like state of mind and in offline mode, was less prone to emotions and more restrained.
The person in front of him was his lover. He was very clear that even in different state, he still liked him.
Being hugged, Su Mou stiffened. He was not good at hugging, but his feelings for Bai Ruogu were hard to resist.
Finally, his arm gently and very cautiously passed around Bai Ruogu’s waist, holding him carefully.
Bai Ruogu smiled, as if he had thrown everything away and could no longer see anything else.
The blue ball: …
It quietly stood there, the blue gradually turning green, like a green-glowing light bulb.
Its lover had ignored it and was now got together with another man in front of it.
With Su Mou by his side to ensure safety, Bai Ruogu could finally relax and continue studying the parts.
One by one, the parts were carefully examined. Soon, Bai Ruogu found the cause of the malfunction.
It turned out a transmission part was broken, and information couldn’t be sent out.
Bai Ruogu sighed helplessly. These parts were scavenged from various corners. At that time, he was in a hurry and didn’t inspect them carefully, just took them as they looked new.
Now it seemed he had to return the same way to get new parts. The transmission range was limited, and only here could the network be ensured to connect to the outside.
Su Mou remained silent beside him. His emotional fluctuations were not high. In his eyes, Bai Ruogu was his only meaning here.
Bai Ruogu stood up and sighed, Su Mou looked up at him.
Bai Ruogu intertwined his fingers with Su Mou’s, looking deeply into his eyes.
“I need to go outside to look for parts.”
Without even thinking, Su Mou firmly said, “I’ll go with you.”
Bai Ruogu’s eyes showed more of a smile. He gently said, “Okay.”
The green light bulb blue ball: …
It huddled up and stared at these “adulterers”. The Bai Ruogu who used to love it and cuddle it to sleep every night had completely switched sides, at least in the blue ball’s eyes, Bai Ruogu only had this “Su Mou” now.
Its round eyes stared straight, its program barely functioning, even sour water leaked through its body.
The blue ball found that in the face of “facts breaking perception”, its program ran especially fast.
The events in front of it showed that compared to “Su Mou”, the past Lin Chen was nothing. Its greatest enemy was none other than the “Su Mou” who had nothing to do with it but bore its name…
Bai Ruogu held Su Mou’s hand in one hand and the blue ball in the other as they walked out of the laboratory.
However, Bai Ruogu didn’t know that this small action had drawn a heavy line in the sensitive heart of the blue ball.
The blue ball had a blank face. It could feel the way Bai Ruogu held it.
It turned its head and saw Bai Ruogu and Su Mou holding hands…
The program inside ran at high speed, quickly generating analyses.
[Bai Ruogu’s attitude towards the two is different. Since Su Mou came, he has severely ignored it. This situation needs vigilance.]
[Bai Ruogu’s posture of holding the two is different. One is holding, the other is dragging. Therefore, it can be assumed that Bai Ruogu’s novelty towards it has worn off, which is what humans often say, ‘When you have a new one, you forget the old one.’]
[Bai Ruogu…]
Analysis after analysis rushed out one after another. At this moment, apart from blue and green, the blue ball’s appearance also had black.
The blue ball’s expression turned into this:
((▼皿▼))
They had walked out of the laboratory. Since Bai Ruogu had walked through it once before, he was very familiar with the route they were now taking.
However, this time was different from before. The enemy had clearly noticed the anomaly here, and many people with guns were seen moving back and forth above.
Su Mou’s methods were clean and efficient. He directly took out his gun and eliminated each visible enemy with a single shot.
The bullets instantly pierced through the enemies’ bodies, leaving trails of blood in the air. Su Mou was agile. While protecting Bai Ruogu behind him, he calmly launched attacks against the enemies.
Bai Ruogu’s eyelids lifted, and his eyes sparkled. He watched Su Mou’s actions with great interest.
The blue ball was silently turning darker on the side. It suddenly grabbed Bai Ruogu and started to knead and pinch him.
Bai Ruogu, while watching Su Mou, murmured softly, “Later, I’ll also give you a few pecs and abdominal muscles, and then find a way to make you harder, so that when you’re touched, you’ll feel solid…”
The blue ball’s face remained expressionless. Although its appearance showed no fluctuation and seemed indifferent, its elastic body had already started to swell…
[From the current situation, it was evident that although Bai Ruogu coveted other people’s bodies, he had not forgotten about his own “poor wife.” ]
The black on its body gradually receded. Although it still faintly showed green, it was no longer as noticeable as before.
It recalled the actions of Bai Ruogu from earlier. Its round eyes blinked, and as if unintentionally, it made a ‘smack’ sound on Bai Ruogu’s face.
The blue ball was slightly pink.
Taw’s note: Ahahaha, the blue ball is so cute 🤣. It reminds me of Bangboo from Zenless Zone Zero, they’re so cute🤣.