Just to the west of the city... ...Chenxi District.
"Well, thank you for your information. Now, we are going to rescue you."
Bai Yan smiled and waved.
The next moment, Li Yin's expression completely returned to normal.
"I, what happened to me just now?"
Maryse frowned slightly. The power of the mysterious Hedonist, just a projection, was so powerful that he easily released her "mind control".
However, this is normal.
I have waited for the new members of the Tower of Babel to become so much stronger in just over a month. Senior "Enjoyer" has been following the savior for who knows how long.
I'm afraid, even the "world" of the Eye of the Empire may not be his opponent.
This is the kind of person he is talking about whose strength is unfathomable, and he knows a lot.
The more Maryse thought about it, the more she thought it was great that the "Enjoyers" would be teammates.
Li Yin's face was full of fear. These two strange people were undoubtedly extraordinary beings, those mysterious beings who had appeared in videos and news.
"You, what are you going to do to me?"
She had heard of a lot of supernatural crimes that had happened recently, and they were very scary. A girl from the school next door even got pregnant without knowing it, and eventually dropped out of school and moved to Chenhai City and disappeared completely.
Li Yin was really scared, Bai Yan shook his head and smiled to appease the other person's mood.
He said with a gentle expression, "Well, actually, there's no need for that anymore. What I want to do with you has been completed."
Bai Yan is of course referring to "mind control" and "contact".
Information gathering through supernatural power can provide a clearer understanding than asking the person himself.
"Has been completed?"
Li Yin was stunned for a moment and immediately thought of a possibility. Although it was a bit outrageous, it might really be possible!
Could it be that I am pregnant just like the girl from the school next door...
She turned pale instantly, but then looked carefully at Bai Yan's face, staring into those deep eyes, and her mood gradually improved.
Well, actually, it's not that...
"A moment of beauty."
Bai Yan said calmly: "You are indeed very beautiful now, more beautiful than before, but what you have is only a moment of youth... That is compressed 'youth'."
Li Yin was stunned, what does this mean? Compressed youth
Bai Yan continued: "They will not break the balance. After a few years, you will begin to accelerate aging and become old faster than others."
"That's the price."
Li Yin was stunned for a long time, then suddenly shouted.
"Impossible! How could such a thing happen! You must be lying to me!"
Bai Yan's tone was calm and full of sincerity: "Lies will not make you afraid. Only the truth can hurt people. You actually understand."
Li Yin stopped talking and lowered his head.
"Help me, please..."
Her tone became very pitiful, like a dying bird.
"I, I know I'm wrong. I just want to be beautiful. I just love beauty."
Tears flowed from the girl's eyes.
"I just... ... "
Bai Yan reached out his hand and rubbed the other person's hair.
"Well, of course I will save you. I am telling you these things just to make you mentally prepared for your soon-to-be restored appearance."
Li Yin was silent for a long time and nodded.
"Thanks."
"Okay, goodbye."
Bai Yan and Maryse turned and left. get out of class was over now, but the students around the school turned a blind eye to their existence and completely ignored them.
Li Yin stood there with a look of despair on his face, and murmured in a low voice: "If the cost is sacrificing lifespan, it will actually accelerate aging... I can't accept it."
Bai Yan and Maryse walked out of the school gate. At this time, a flawless black-haired woman stood on the rooftop of the school, watching the two leave with an expressionless face.
Maryse said with a smile:
"Hey, that guy is really vain. I think I am very good-looking, but it is rare to see such a good-looking person, and he likes the feeling of being appreciated by others so much. Is other people's opinions so important?"
Bai Yan smiled and said: "Actually, people with this kind of situation are not uncommon in the world. Maybe some people have the same personality as her, but they just don't have any consciousness yet."
"I always feel like you're mocking me..."
The little naughty dog instantly responded, pouted, and stared at him with narrowed eyes.
"Is it?"
Bai Yan smiled, noncommittal.
The two of them went to Chenxi District together. Bai Yan bought something for Maryse to eat on the way. This guy was very accepting of all kinds of small favors, and his mood immediately improved.
how to say... ...
Bai Yan thought about how Maryse was like a time bomb in "Tower of Babel" during the first episode. Now it seems that it is entirely because of the inability to perform offline micro-control.
Both she and Mu Zhen were very kind to her. Even if the maid passed away one day, I believe Maryse would not collapse because of their existence.
Thinking of this, he also felt a little more pity for Maryse.
A girl who has been imprisoned by her father for twenty years has always been guarded by her closest family members. It is normal for her to have psychological distortions. Bai Yan knows this very well.
"Come on, come on, let's go fight the cultists together." Maryse urged impatiently as she finished her small favors on a bench in the park, her calves dangling.
Well, you don’t call me “senpai” anymore, I’m pretty familiar with you.
Bai Yan nodded slightly and continued to smile: "We will arrive at the cultists' stronghold in a while. Remember to be careful."
Don't die casually. I'll give it a higher rating now.
Maryse narrowed her eyes and said, "If I encounter an enemy I can't defeat, I will hide and cheer for you as soon as possible. Don't worry."
She thought for a moment, if she really encountered this situation, would she really hide like this
Probably not.
After all, "The Hedonist"-senpai is also my friend.
No matter what happens... we can't let him die!
Then, Maryse immediately shook her head and realized that the "hedonist" here was actually just a projection, not the real thing. She really thought too much.
Chapter 170 Mission Completed
Half an hour later, they finally arrived in front of the "Equality Health Center".
At least from the outside, this is a health center that looks nothing out of the ordinary and can be found everywhere.
When Bai Yan got closer, he felt that he had touched some kind of barrier.
The invisible barrier, if not for the super-strong perception of "mysterious magic", would probably not be discovered at all.
"Well, is it a protective mechanism?"
Bai Yan knew in his heart that the Xujin Order's stronghold must have protective measures. Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to not be attacked by the Night Watch despite such high-profile publicity.
"right here?"
Maryse blinked curiously behind him, unsure whether this was the cultist's stronghold.
While the two of them were standing outside thinking, four waiters, two men and two women, dressed in fine clothes walked out of the restaurant. They walked forward and bowed to the two of them with a smile.
"Are you two here to experience the health center?"
Bai Yan smiled and nodded. He had already changed into a set of clothes worn by normal people, without revealing that he was unusual at all.
"Yes, we are together. We just want to experience it. I heard that your health center can make people healthier and more beautiful. We came here because of its reputation and want to try it."
The waiter came up and said with a smile on his face:
"Then please sign up for membership here. You can take a look at the price list we have here."
"Member, um, okay."
Bai Yan nodded without refusing, and then followed Maryse into the health center.
The little guy's eyes didn't stop at all. He kept looking around. The decoration in the health center was very low-key and natural. There were rockeries and running water, which made people feel peaceful.
"Little sister, you are so beautiful. We have received so many guests, but none are as beautiful as you."
On the way, the female waiter smiled and praised Maryse, and the little guy immediately started laughing.
"Sister, you are also very beautiful." The little puppy said in a milky voice on purpose.
Bai Yan refrained from complaining. It was obvious that Maris was also the kind of person who cared very much about other people's opinions, but she was a little self-aware.
Later, the two were led to separate rooms for men and women to change clothes, but Bai Yan always used the ability of "parasitic incarnation" to keep track of all the situations on Maryse's side to prevent "in case" dangerous situations.
"Hello, please come here."
Bai Yan changed into a set of blue cloth clothes, which were very light and breathable. He also knew that Maryse changed into red clothes.
Everything seems quite formal. The price list lists essential oils for back massage, foot washing, aromatherapy SPA, massage and blood circulation...
However, Bai Yan had no experience in that area in his previous life. He had only heard it from people occasionally, and he didn't know the difference between informal and formal in this area.
Ahem, that’s too far off topic.
Then Bai Yan quickly discovered that Maryse did an aromatherapy SPA there without hesitation.
Well, this little guy knows how to enjoy it.
Bai Yan also experienced it a little bit, and found that these people were quite professional, and after the staff occasionally mentioned "balance" or "equality" throughout the process, they also talked about some health-preserving theories for adjusting work, rest and body.
There is no mystery involved at all.
The situation is completely different from what Li Yin found out...
The two sides entered simply not the same place.
Bai Yan solidified time again and again through "Deep Blue World", and continued to initiate "contacts" through physical contact with the staff, and quickly determined something.
All the staff present were, without exception, normal people who had not come into contact with mysterious ordinary people.
In the entire health center, he and Maryse were the only extraordinary beings.
This place does not seem to be the stronghold of the Ruin Cult.
"Thankfully I have played the game, otherwise I might be like those patrolling night watchmen... and be deceived by you."
Bai Yan smiled, finally understanding why the Demon Enforcement Bureau didn't destroy this place.
Obviously, after the night watchers come in, they will think that this is just an ordinary health center that likes to talk about mysterious theories.
But this is not the case.
How can the true veil be lifted
Very simple.
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Bai Yan and Maryse just "keep healthy" here. The little one whined and screamed when her feet were pinched. If she hadn't been strengthened, she might have run away in pain.
The two changed clothes and came out, reunited in the hall, and looked at each other.
Bai Yan handed over the orange juice he had already bought.
Having done strategy work, he had already figured out the preferences of all the core operators.
It doesn't matter to "scalper" employees like Mu Zhen, but Maryse needs to be coaxed, and it's best to lock her in with an emotional bond.
"Drink."