The puppets' stage play

Chapter 357 Floating Shadow

Bang.

The darkness in front of him gradually dissipated, and his still somewhat sluggish body straightened up for an instant, looking at the figure in front of him. Because he made too big a move to stand up, he also brought down the stand beside him.

"..." Silently, he went down to the ground and held him up. Facing the substantial gaze, he just nodded and walked towards the door.

"Try not to do any strenuous activities. After all, your body is still very weak. Come to my place every other day."

The man in loose pajamas reminded him, his body sunk on the sofa, a contented expression on his face, and he waved goodbye to the other party as he spoke.

However, in the face of the man's friendliness, the answer from the other side seemed a bit cold.

Swish, click.

The door was slowly closed, and the man put down his hand angrily, and couldn't help but touch his chin.

"You're really shy. I don't know how to eat people."

Although they have been together for almost a year, the distance between the man and the other person has not narrowed, but has become more distant, even more indifferent than a stranger.

"Forget it, we will be together for a long time in the future, so take your time, I still have some time."

The man changed his position and lay down on the sofa, muttering to himself, with a trace of sleepiness on his face. He yawned, simply closed his eyes, and fell asleep like that.

Everything that had happened before was blocked inside the door, and the tense body relaxed slightly, and a sigh couldn't help but escape from his mouth.

With a trace of self-loathing on his face, he turned around, roughly identified the direction, and walked towards his current 'residence'.

Perhaps because it was early in the morning, there were not too many people on the street, and the faces of the people who appeared along the way also had a look of relaxation. They moved their bodies and talked to each other.

"The 'Tu Di Guy' before was really scary. He almost broke my waist." The young man with a lingering look of fear on his face said loudly.

"Brother Liu really loves to joke. Did you crush that guy to death soon after? You still remember such nonsense."

"That's right, that's right. Didn't the furious Brother Liu show his ability as a sleeping eagle?"

Several young people next to him kept teasing each other, exposing the other party's behavior that seemed to be complaining but was actually showing off.

"You guys." Brother Liu scolded with a smile, a proud look on his face at the right time.

The boy who exuded a gloomy aura walked past several people.

Brother Liu made a move, his eyes became solemn, and he looked at the other person's leaving back, his brows furrowed deeply.

"What's wrong, Brother Liu?"

Facing the inquiries from his companions, he turned a deaf ear and fell into deep thought.

That child...

People doing morning exercises also noticed the child walking past them at the same moment. With their keen senses, they immediately noticed something strange about the other person.

His expression became equally solemn.

"...Presumably, that guy is a survivor of the previous foreign enemy attack, but..." The man with bronze skin and a rock-like face said softly, and something appeared on his face. A trace of sadness came out.

It's such a shame that that child's future is gone.

That body is riddled with holes.

The boy ignored the gazes of others and continued to move forward, passing through several blocks and turning into a secluded area. Most of the houses here were low-rise, which looked a bit desolate compared to the outside.

However, if you look closely, you can see a sense of orderliness, as if there is an invisible charm nestled in it.

In the north corner, he put his hand on the door and walked straight through with one step.

After a short period of time, he changed into a white shirt and trousers, tied up his storage waist bag, walked out of the door again and walked into the distance.

As for his diet, he had already solved it in that clinic before. Even his sleep was taken care of. He had been moving between the two places during this period. However, it had no impact on him because it was only temporary. 's residence.

The boy thought to himself, suppressing the disgust rising from the bottom of his heart again, and continued to move forward with an expressionless face. In order to survive, he must accept the kindness of others.

Although... He lowered his gaze and stopped thinking further.

Because of the federal policy, all federal citizens must receive a certain amount of education. Even if they do not follow the path of a cultivator in the future, they must at least understand something.

The people naturally responded positively to this and established "schools" in various places. However, in contrast, two models were extended according to people's own wishes.

One is a popular science school that purely imparts knowledge and does not involve related practices. This is the kind of school he enrolled in before.

The other is to pay equal attention to practice and knowledge, and is specifically divided into liberal arts and martial arts. Both occupy equal time. After graduating and becoming a fifth-dan student, theoretically, you have the ability to explore other worlds alone.

Of course, in the eyes of the people of the Federation, it is no different from seeking death. Although in the past, there were many people who went to other worlds as ordinary people, but now, the Federation requires that they must be at least Level 2 before they can go out.

And if the fifth-level students are talented and smart and practice diligently, they can barely enter the first level when they graduate, which can be regarded as having a certain ability to withstand risks.

In this way, after a few more years of training, they will be equipped with relevant knowledge, and at the same time, they will be able to naturally enter the second level and officially embark on the road of conquest in other worlds.

The boy shook his head to stop his racing thoughts, with a trace of solemnity in his eyes.

The latter is what he wants to go to this time. The atmosphere there is not as peaceful as the school he once attended. According to his understanding, even if there is a fight between each other, the instructors will not interfere as long as no one is killed.

It can be said that it is a place full of competitive atmosphere.

Although his guardian was very worried about him and wanted him to transfer to the former school several times, he always rejected it. Facing that worried look, he just lowered his head silently and placed it next to his body. The fist on the side is clenched tightly.

The school he once attended has completely disappeared, whether it is the kind teacher, those naughty and friendly peers, or those friendly elders, now, they have all disappeared.

The familiar things in his past memories all changed their appearance after he woke up, becoming extremely strange and even made him feel a little scared.

That's why he agreed to leave there.

However, every time he woke up from his dream and looked at the strange scenes around him, he realized again that he was the one left behind.

"I will become stronger, I want to become stronger."

Facing that complicated look, he just repeated it over and over again.

"Isn't it good? It's good to go and exercise. It just so happens that I have a school that I have a good relationship with. The atmosphere there is also relatively peaceful. It's almost the same as an ordinary science school."

The man watching the conversation between the two suddenly said, and then, the pair of black eyes looked here with a questioning look on his face.

"How about, my proposal?"

"Really?!" Before he could reply, the guardian looked at the other person emotionally, and the man smiled and nodded, vouching in his own name.

"...Hmm." Facing that gaze, he simply agreed. He didn't have to get beaten, as long as he could learn the knowledge of becoming stronger.

As for that man... Although he had some subconscious resistance to him, if the other person was right, he would not refute it just because of his emotions.

The next day, he was told where he was going. Although the guardian wanted to accompany him, the guardian still had to leave because of the mission.

"Why, if you're afraid of getting lost, I can go with you."

Facing the doctor's teasing inquiry, he shook his head and refused. As long as he had an exact location, he could get there even if he asked others. Unless necessary, he didn't want to stay in contact with the other person for too long.

This can be regarded as his small resistance.

The doctor smiled and didn't say much. He turned around and wrote down the specific address, then handed the piece of paper to him. He yawned and walked towards the recliner next to him.

Not long after, he heard the other party's light snoring.

And because the guardian was out, he could only stay here. Perhaps seeing the resistance in his heart, the other party gave him the inner room.

Entering the inner room, he first found the destination address through the search function of the sequencer. Then, he set himself as the starting point and displayed the specific road information. He scanned it with his eyes, trying to imprint it deeply into his brain.

"Uh." There was a pain in his chest, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead. He pressed on his heart, his breathing became rapid, and he gasped for breath. It took a long time before the sudden pain subsided.

"call........"

Exhaling a breath, he raised his hand and wiped the sweat off his face. He looked at the road map again, but a double image appeared on the sequencer in front of him. Although he tried to gather his attention several times, he still couldn't succeed.

"At this time, I suggest you take a good rest." A calm voice came from the other side of the door. He turned his head. Although the man still had a smile on his face, his eyes looked extremely oppressive.

Obviously, the other party who woke up at some point noticed his condition.

"...I will." He responded softly, turned off the sequencer, walked to the bed beside him, and lay down directly on it. A feeling of dizziness came from deep in his brain, and his consciousness suddenly broke and he fell into In a deep sleep.

Anri leaned against the door, staring at the other person with deep eyes. He raised his right hand with a calm expression, and the blue light on his fingertips slowly faded.

An amused smile appeared on his face.

"It's interesting. It's just a subconscious intuition that identifies me. However, it seems to be only to a slight extent, not enough to affect my 'shaping'. This can be regarded as a certain trait."

"Go to sleep. I will be your 'companion' for the foreseeable future. You don't have to worry about this. Other than that, let me make up for you."

"I have expectations for you, 'protagonist'." Anri smiled, turned around, and walked outside.

The sleeping boy's lips were slightly open, and his body was curled up, as if he felt cold. The neatly stacked quilt on one side stretched out in the air, covering the boy gently and gently.

Anli, who appeared in front of the door again, put down his fingers, walked to the edge of the bed, folded the exposed corners, and looked at the boy again. He nodded with satisfaction before turning around again.

"I'm almost here to raise children, and so is that guy. Leave this kind of thing to me..." Anri complained softly and sighed. He was so tired that he went back outside and didn't bother to pay attention. For other things, just lie down.

boo.

The sound that seemed to pass through the bubbles woke him up, and he realized that he had already arrived at his destination. He was still on the street before, but he just turned into an alley and his appearance changed.

He looked around and saw that this was a typical forest school.

The surroundings are covered with green trees obtained from other worlds, and their wide leaves cover the nearby sky. In the center is a five-story building that looks a little cold, and the gray-white walls are a little conspicuous.

He listened carefully, but in his ears there was only the sound of the wind blowing the leaves, and all other sounds, whether they were human voices or insects, were gone.

Without any further hesitation, he stepped forward and headed forward. After a while, he arrived at the gate.

It was a door that looked like white jade. He stretched out his hand to touch it, and felt a delicate and cold feeling on his fingertips. Then, the door slowly opened toward the inside.

Clang.

There was a sound of chains clashing.

"Welcome to your arrival. This is the Federation School. I hope you will gain something in the next three years."

The boy's expression became serious. He looked at the figure that appeared behind the door. It was an unusually strong figure that looked like a stone statue. His simple face looked here with an extremely dull expression.

However, there is something strange on the opponent's body. His feet are bound by black iron chains, and there are two iron balls behind him. His left hand is tied to his body by a heavy chain. Only his right hand can move, but it is also worn on the fingers. wearing black gloves.

The man who looked like a prisoner looked here with a scrutinizing look in his eyes. The astonishing power rushed towards him. His body suddenly froze in place and he could only hear his own heartbeat.

"...Is that so?" The man whispered, then turned around and walked forward. Of course, the other party was not walking very fast, and the heavy iron ball was dragged by it. Makes a dull sound.

He quickly followed him, thinking in his mind, who is this guy and why is he here?

The surrounding space seemed extremely empty. He lowered his head and saw the blue floor tiles that reflected his appearance. He raised his eyes and stared in all directions. There were two corridors on the left and right, leading to unknown locations.

"That's where the other classes are. Unless necessary, you won't be involved with them until graduation."

Explanatory words came from the front, and he turned his head. The man was still walking in front of him, but no matter whether he speeded up or slowed down, the man seemed to always be at the same distance.

"I am a teacher here, my name is Zhou Tao, and I am in charge of the class you are going to. Compared to the other classes, the class I teach is more liberal arts, so the competitive atmosphere is not too high."

"Therefore, you just need to keep silent, and generally no one will care about you. Of course, this is also my personal opinion. If there is anything wrong, I will intervene. Don't worry too much about safety issues."

Although Zhou Tao looked very dangerous, facing the somewhat reserved boy, Zhou Tao's calm words still made the latter feel slightly relieved.

The boy followed the other person, heading towards the corridor in the middle and along the spiral stairs. The scenery in front of him blurred for a moment, then became clear, and the surrounding area suddenly became more empty.

He looked not far away, where there was a wooden wall covered with vines, and in the middle was a half-covered light green door.

Zhou Tao's body stopped, and then the voice became gentle.

"Finally, work hard."

Zhou Tao opened the door and walked in.

The boy stopped thinking and slowly loosened his clenched fists. No matter what, he would never stop again.

"...Let us welcome this transfer student."

Following the portal, he stepped on the podium and observed the figure below.

"First of all, please introduce yourself." Zhou Tao held a long fluorescent stick with his fingertips and looked here with a hint of encouragement.

"...I don't know how to use it." After hesitating for a moment, he still said his reason. He has been living in the world of ordinary people. He doesn't understand how to use these things, and there is no relevant information on the Internet here. describe.

"Really?" Zhou Tao glanced at him, flicked his tail finger at the end, and the top of the light stick brightened. He drew his finger in the air and wrote two words.

‘Qixiu’.

"This is the name of this transfer student. I won't say any more. You can think about it yourself." Zhou Tao waved his hand and the light rod disappeared immediately. Then, he pointedly said to the students below.

"Just sit there." Zhou Tao pointed to the left edge.

Qi Xiu looked over, but there was nothing there. Without saying much, he stood up and walked to the designated position. Dotted lines appeared in front of him. Then, a ring of tables and chairs suddenly appeared, and he immediately sat down.

Most of the original students, except for the one by the window, just stared at him silently and did not say a word.

After he took his seat, the two tables and chairs near the front moved to this side instantly, and two boys with happy expressions on their faces came over.

"Welcome, new student, I'm Lehman." The boy on the left grinned.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Layton." The boy on the right licked his lips and showed a meaningful smile.

"...Qi Xiu." He briefly introduced himself and said no more words.

The two smiled mysteriously, and returned to their original positions under the gaze of a stern-looking boy.

"Okay, let's continue." Zhou Tao ignored the actions of several people, and then he began to tell some popular science knowledge.

Qi Xiu listened silently, but he vaguely noticed that the progress here seemed to be faster than that in the outside world, and the relevant knowledge was more... complex.

He became more focused.

The cold boy shook his head in his heart, no longer paying attention to the other party, but also listened.