Douluo Dragon King: The martial soul has double pupils, and it is destiny!

Chapter 253 You actually managed to escape too.

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Gu Chen strolled alone on the street as snowflakes fluttered down, like silver butterflies dancing in the air.

His shoulders were gradually covered by snowflakes, turning them a light, pale white.

However, when the snowflakes touched his shoulder armor, they melted quickly as if they had encountered a blazing flame, disappearing without a trace.

Fate cannot be tainted by material possessions.
The streets were wide and empty, as if they had been specially designed to welcome the arrival of snowflakes.

A cold wind howled past, like a merciless knife, instantly turning a person's cheeks as pale as paper.

In this cold weather, people all sought refuge in the warmth of indoor spaces, leaving only Gu Chen and the swirling snowflakes on the streets.

No dome or similar structures were built above Chaos City, not because of technological limitations, but because this is the far north, where snow accumulates year-round.

If a dome is actually built, snowflakes will continuously accumulate on it, requiring someone to go up and clean it regularly.

Instead of going through all that trouble, it's better to let the snowflakes fall naturally to the ground, and then sweep and clean them up later.

Just as Gu Chen was immersed in the snowy scenery, he suddenly noticed a gaze that had been fixed on him.

That gaze followed him closely, as if it followed him wherever he went.

Moreover, his eyes seemed somewhat timid, and even without Gu Chen turning his head, he could clearly sense what kind of gaze that was.

Gu Chen couldn't help but feel a little helpless. Although he knew that it might be his fault that he had attracted attention, being stared at so openly still made him feel uncomfortable.

Gu Chen sighed heavily, as if carrying a thousand-pound burden in his heart, and then slowly turned his head away.

His gaze fell directly on the gaze that had been fixed on him, and instantly, he was frozen in place, completely stunned.

It was a little boy whose face was as pale as if it were covered in ice and snow, or as if the cold wind had drained all color from his skin.

He was short, less than half the height of Gu Chen, and looked no more than ten years old.

Gu Chen slowly approached the child, then squatted down and asked in a slightly curious tone, "Child, why have you been following me?"

The little boy wasn't wearing many clothes; in fact, he was rather thin. He had clearly suffered a lot in the cold weather.

Nevertheless, he gently rubbed his nose, which was already red from the cold, and then answered in a timid voice, "Big brother, I... I'd like to talk to you alone, is that alright?"

The little boy's voice seemed to carry an innate confidence, as if he wasn't worried at all that Gu Chen would refuse his request.

Gu Chen was silent for a moment, his gaze lingering on the little boy's thin clothes for a while, before finally nodding and saying, "Okay, sure. But before that, I'd like to ask you a question: why do you want to chat with me? After all, we don't know each other, do we?"

The boy stated his purpose directly, his eyes clear and innocent, as if without a trace of impurity: "But I know you, and that's why I'm looking for you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen blinked, a hint of surprise on his face. He remained silent for a moment, then slowly stood up, leaning slightly forward as if deep in thought.

After a while, Gu Chen reached out and gently took the boy's hand. The boy's hand was a little cold, and Gu Chen could feel his nervousness and unease.

A few minutes later, they arrived at a restaurant. Gu Chen pulled out a chair for the boy and let him sit down first, then he sat down opposite him.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was quiet, broken only by the occasional clinking of cutlery and soft conversation. Gu Chen looked at the boy, but the boy's gaze remained fixed on the cup of hot water. Gu Chen's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He pushed the hot water towards the boy and said softly, "Have some hot water to warm yourself up."

The boy quickly held the teacup with both hands and carefully drank from it. Because he was short, he could barely reach the table when he sat on the stool.

Gu Chen crossed his arms, leaned back in his chair, and quietly observed the boy. He wondered to himself: Is he being tricked by a Japanese person?
I followed him for a while, not knowing where he suddenly appeared, and then I pretended to know him.

Moreover, the kid's eyes kept glancing at him furtively, as if he was hiding something from him.

Gu Chen decided to hold back for now and see what the boy was up to.

The boy slowly placed the teacup back on the table, as if it were an extremely important ritual.

Then, he raised his head and stared at Gu Chen with a pitiful look, like an injured puppy, which made people feel sorry for him.

Gu Chen was annoyed by the sudden gaze and unconsciously scratched his head, trying to ease his unease.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "Alright, you've had enough to drink. Just say what you have to say."

The boy seemed to be hesitating; his lips trembled slightly, but he didn't utter a sound.

Seeing this, Gu Chen's irritation intensified, and he couldn't help but raise his voice: "Anyone who claims to know me must be at least ten years old, right? Look at your clothes, you're clearly under ten. How could you possibly know me? And why are you here?"

Faced with Gu Chen's series of questions, the boy finally broke his silence.

He took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and slowly said, "Perhaps I should call you my lord."

Gu Chen's eyes widened suddenly; he had never expected the boy to say such a thing.

My lord?

What does this mean? He began to think rapidly, trying to understand the meaning behind the boy's words.

Could this boy be another pet he adopted? But he was certain that he had never come into contact with any other alien races besides A-Meng!
So, who exactly is this boy?

Why would he call himself "My Lord"?
When the image of the alien race appeared in his mind, he knew the reason behind it.

After all, he would never accept any maids or subordinates. Only those of different races whom he adopted would possibly address him as master.

However, the only alien races or soul beasts he adopted were...

Ah Meng.

The boy closed his eyes tightly, as if in silent prayer, placed his hands reverently on his chest, and then respectfully said, "My Lord." However, the moment he spoke, a careful observer would easily notice a faint glimmer of purple and gray in his eyes.

Gu Chen happened to notice this subtle change. As he stared at the boy, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind—a possibility that shocked him.

After a moment of silence, Gu Chen finally spoke, his voice calm and resolute: "You are nothingness, aren't you?"

"I didn't expect you to run away too."

(End of this chapter)