Absolute Death Game-Chapter 328 - 96 Sharing the Same Bed and Pillow
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After turning off the computer, Xiao Buli sat in front of it, his mind still pondering over the things he needed to do next.
First of all, he must find Xuan Zhenzi; he could turn to his subordinates to help him search. With many hands, they were sure to uncover some clues.
Secondly, he had to monitor the dynamics of Nine Dragons City to see if it was as Wuming the elder had said—that after the Ancestral Dragon entered the game, it would be attacked. If such an event really took place, it certainly wouldn’t happen without causing a stir, and the commotion might even surpass the Demon Clan’s siege.
Thirdly, it was natural to continue expanding his own influence. Now that he had the Time-Space Order Keeper, a piece of BUG equipment, plus Qin Shimoon’s intelligence, he could surely extend his power even further.
Fourthly, he needed to prepare materials for the Six Realms Gate. Although the old man’s words seemed plausible, he couldn’t fully trust them. If the Ancestral Dragon didn’t get attacked in the game as he had described but instead gained tremendous power, then Xiao Buli could very well construct two Six Realms Gates himself and shuttle goods through them.
He didn’t have much conception of the cost to create a Six Realms Gate, but he knew it wouldn’t be cheap. Better to prepare slowly.
While he was thinking, Qin Shimoon emerged from the bathroom. Wearing a pure cotton nightgown and having just taken a hot shower, she looked less fatigued, more spirited, with her damp hair trailing down her back. Her delicate skin revealed a unique pure whiteness under the light, looking extremely enticing, but her expression was icy cold.
"Where will you sleep tonight, on the bed or the sofa?"
Since it was a couple’s suite, there was naturally only one double bed. However, in the living room outside the bedroom, there was a long couch, which was also sufficient for sleeping.
"Of course I’ll sleep on the bed," said Xiao Buli.
Qin Shimoon nodded, "Alright then, I’ll sleep on the couch."
"No, no, no, how could I do such an ungentlemanly thing. Let’s both sleep on the bed. Don’t worry, I’m not interested in you," he said as he gestured toward the bed.
Qin Shimoon sighed helplessly and crawled under the covers to lie down.
Xiao Buli also lay down beside her, but didn’t change into sleepwear; he simply took off his jacket and lay down directly, casually turning off the light. They were both so exhausted that Xiao Buli fell asleep as soon as he lay down.
Meanwhile, Qin Shimoon had trouble falling asleep. She was still somewhat nervous despite keeping a calm exterior. Deep down, she was filled with worry, aware that being controlled by someone else was not an amusing situation. If Xiao Buli decided to make a move against her now, she would have no chance to resist.
Who knew that Xiao Buli would actually fall asleep as soon as he lay down, seemingly truly disinterested in her.
Several minutes passed, and Xiao Buli seemed to have fallen asleep. Qin Shimoon didn’t dare to make any rash moves and continued to wait. Seeing that Xiao Buli’s breathing had become steady, Qin Shimoon felt her heart stir with ideas.
Having undergone some training, she could easily tell if someone was faking sleep, for a person’s breathing is completely different when asleep than when awake. Without special training, a normal person simply couldn’t disguise this, and while Xiao Buli was powerful, she didn’t believe that he had undergone this kind of training.
At that moment, she turned toward Xiao Buli, sensed his breathing slow down, even and steady - he must truly be asleep.
This could be a chance, Qin Shimoon thought. If she killed him, it would all be over.
As she thought about it, she glanced at his jacket hanging on the bedpost. The handgun he always carried was in the jacket pocket. If she took the gun and fired at his head…
No! Qin Shimoon immediately dismissed the thought. She considered that Xiao Buli might have some kind of protective spell—something she glimpsed during the battle at the base. Moreover, he wouldn’t be completely unguarded. If she attacked, she might wake him up.
Should she steal the contract and just leave? But what if he was pretending to sleep? If she acted rashly, wouldn’t she be giving him an excuse to do as he pleased?
If the roles were reversed, she certainly wouldn’t dare to sleep near an enemy. Xiao Buli was likely also awake.
Qin Shimoon’s mind was in disarray; despite her long hesitation, she couldn’t make up her mind. While she was consumed by her thoughts, she inadvertently fell asleep.
When a ray of sunlight sneaked in through the gap in the curtains, Qin Shimoon suddenly woke from her sleep.
The soft bed and the snow-white sheets made her feel strange, and it took a few seconds for her to remember that she was no longer in that base.
She checked her watch; it was already eight o’clock. How could she have been so careless to sleep for so long?
She figured she was probably exhausted from the previous night and didn’t find it strange. Turning over, she saw that Xiao Buli was no longer next to her. She touched her nightgown—thankfully, it was untouched.
Still, she couldn’t help but wonder: Was Xiao Buli really so indifferent?
Of course, she wasn’t like those brainless women with big chests and false modesty who would feel disappointed by such behavior. She even felt relieved. If she could maintain this kind of relationship, that wouldn’t be so bad.
"Good morning," she said.
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Xiao Buli’s voice sounded from outside the door, and he walked in, holding a plate.
"I went to get some breakfast. You can eat here in the room. We’ll have to leave soon. Also, I got you a set of clothes; you should change into them in a bit." Discover hidden tales at novelbuddy
As Xiao Buli spoke, he placed the breakfast on the coffee table outside and threw the clothes to Qin Shimoon, smiling at her just-awoken appearance.
Last night, he had deliberately used a Soul Contract without Qin Shimoon knowing, setting it for her to wake up at eight o’clock. To his surprise, it worked, seemingly more useful than he had imagined.
Qin Shimoon responded while quietly changing into the clothes, which were just a very ordinary set of leisure wear.
After putting on the clothes, Qin Shimoon felt somewhat uncomfortable. She had grown accustomed to wearing a military uniform lately, and changing into casual clothes made her feel as if she had returned to the time she had been assigned overseas.
While eating breakfast, Xiao Buli watched Qin Shimoon with an almost teasing smile.
"What’s the matter?" Qin Shimoon asked, puzzled.
"I’m just a little surprised—that with such a magical game at your disposal, you haven’t played it to gain some Strength?" Indeed, he found it strange that Qin Shimoon was subdued so easily, which seemed unlike his impression of a villainous female BOSS.
Qin Shimoon shook her head, "It was a special request from General Huo. All high-level members of the Ancestral Dragon are forbidden from entering the game."
Thinking to himself, Xiao Buli considered that there must indeed be an issue with the game; otherwise, there would be no need for such restrictions.
"So, you knew about the problems with the game all along?"
"We didn’t know at first, but after some things happened, it naturally became clear to us."
As for what had happened, Xiao Buli could guess without asking.
"Speaking of which, is Ancestral Dragon truly an organization of the imperial court?" This was the question that Xiao Buli could never figure out. If Ancestral Dragon was part of the imperial court, they wouldn’t need to be so secretive and mystical. Conversely, if Ancestral Dragon had no ties to the court, the fact that such a large organization existed unnoticed near a major city for so long seemed far-fetched.
Qin Shimoon explained, "Strictly speaking, we’re a branch under the auspices of the imperial court, nominally a sub-division of some department, but in reality, it’s the independent kingdom of a certain big shot."
So that’s how it is, Xiao Buli thought. "That General Huo, is he that big shot?"
Qin Shimoon nodded, "He rose to power in the 1980s, originally in charge of a secret military research project. Then some incidents occurred, the project was urgently halted, and General Huo was dismissed. Only in recent years, using his old connections to re-establish ties, he started up again, gathered a few loyal followers, and went independent. Officially, he’s still under the military, but in truth, he answers to no one."
"That research project, could it be this game? Does that mean Ancestral Dragon discovered the game?"
Qin Shimoon shook her head, "I’m not very clear on that."
Xiao Buli could tell Qin Shimoon wasn’t lying, so he asked another question, "Then what is your job?"
"My job is to act as a liaison for several Great Guilds. There are a total of four such Great Guilds, each with a liaison sent by Ancestral Dragon. General Huo seems to have dealings with these guild leaders, and given his semi-official status, the guilds are reluctant to offend him, so they are quite polite to us."
"I see, so that means there are three more people like you?"
Qin Shimoon nodded.
"What’s your goal?" Xiao Buli asked once again.
Appearing somewhat impatient, Qin Shimoon said, "Haven’t I already told you? General Huo sees this game as an opportunity, a chance to restore the glory of Huaxia civilization. Ancestral Dragon is none other than Qin Shi Huang, the great figure who first established the cultural sphere of Greater China, unifying the script and measurements. Our goal is the same as his; the only difference is that the Qin State united all of China, while our goal is the whole world. Of course, that’s just the slogan he publicizes; I’m not sure what the real intent is."
That sounded quite domineering. Xiao Buli thought, amazed to discover that such people really exist and were even beside him.
"Hurry up and eat; we need to get going."
"Where are we going?" Qin Shimoon asked, "Back to your place?"
"I can’t go back just yet; I need to ensure it’s safe first."
When the two left the hotel, it was already past nine o’clock, and the sun shone brightly, the air fresh. It seemed to have rained the previous night, carrying the scent of grass and earth in the air.
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As Xiao Buli was considering hailing a taxi, that voice suddenly rang out in his ear again.
"Watch out—at nine o’clock!" Instinctively, Xiao Buli looked towards the direction indicated by the voice. Atop a building, a flash of red glint, characteristic of a sniper scope, suddenly appeared.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please read at m.qidian.com.)
