Gao Wu: After transforming into a soft girl, I became a calamity?

Jiang Mian returned to her room and locked the door behind her.

But she knew that this only provided a little psychological comfort.

Stepping into the bathroom, Jiang Mian braced himself against the sink and looked at himself in the mirror.

After reaching the fourth tier, apart from the change in the form of the calamity transformation, the impact on the original appearance is not significant for the time being.

It shouldn't be a problem in that respect.

She lowered her eyes, her mind replaying every expression and every word Ye Chenyang had just spoken.

Something's not right, something's really not right.

At first, when he looked at me, there was a faint layer of melancholy in his eyes, clearly indicating that he was troubled by something and felt a tightness in his chest.

But later, when she pretended to care about him and followed him into the room, he seemed to have figured it out and returned to his normal state.

Moreover, considering his "psychological trauma," he had been extremely restrained in his words and actions.

But that smile just now was exceptionally bright, as if some restriction had been lifted.

Assuming he guessed his own identity, shouldn't the normal progression be disappointment, anger, questioning, and turning to the dark side?

Why are you getting even more excited?

Surely I can't possibly win him over with just a little bit of feigned concern?

That's ridiculous!

Jiang Mian thought about it again and again, but still didn't quite understand, so she could only take it one step at a time.

Fortunately, she already had a trump card to save her life. As long as it wasn't two eighth-level beings coming at her at the same time, she still had a chance to turn the tide.

She calmed herself down, subconsciously tidied her hair in front of the mirror, and then turned and walked out of the bathroom.

……

night.

After a resting afternoon, Ye Chenyang felt he had almost recovered.

I'm still a bit mentally exhausted.

He had been on edge the whole time, but now that he had dealt with one of his biggest threats, [Formless], he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, it has the ability to "return to oneness", and later it can even hide in the void, coming and going freely, which is really troublesome.

Jiang Mian... was purely an accident.

If he hadn't seen the changes in the open sea and the information on coastal defense, he wouldn't have suspected Jiang Mian in that direction, let alone been able to ascertain her hidden identity.

After careful consideration, Ye Chenyang felt that since "she" in his previous life was able to maintain her humanity, morality, and rationality even in the later stages,

Therefore, Jiang Mian now definitely prefers to continue living in the civilized world.

As long as he doesn't do anything drastic, she shouldn't run away easily.

In this way, even if it's like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, it can gradually lower her guard.

But that would be too slow.

In the previous life, because [Doomsday] did not contact the group of ocean calamities, its upgrade speed was not actually very fast.

And now, by a twist of fate, he has brought me here.

During my absence, the [Calamity Sea] core is probably already in her hands, and the upgrade speed will likely increase significantly.

Ye Chenyang knew that even for the most severe calamities, advancing to the sixth rank was a crucial milestone.

Although "she" survived in her previous life, there's no guarantee that nothing else will happen.

He doesn't expect to achieve everything in one step.

He only hoped that before reaching the sixth rank, she could sense his feelings, know that he didn't care about the identity of the "Doomsday," and gradually accept him. That would be enough.

So... it's time for a strong dose of medicine.

The purpose was not to reveal my identity, but to first make her feel:

She is the person I trust most.

This is the first step of the plan.

Ye Chenyang straightened his clothes, got up and walked to the front of the next room.

The door was only slightly ajar, but he pushed it open and went straight in.

"Brother Ye?"

Jiang Mian wiped her glasses and looked up at Ye Chenyang who had walked in.

She didn't actually need it anymore, but she continued to wear it to avoid arousing suspicion.

Oh well, her prescription wasn't high to begin with anyway, so it doesn't matter.

"Shall we go for a walk?"

Ye Chenyang smiled and made the suggestion.

However, in Jiang Mian's eyes, this increasingly gentle gaze seemed incredibly intense, making her feel hot all over.

She has never been comfortable being watched by others; it's probably an instinctive reaction.

Jiang Mian didn't dare to look him in the eye, but simply responded softly and nodded.

"Um."

The two went downstairs and walked south along a street.

Although Jiang Mian had never been there, he had included it in his senses when he expanded his perception, so he had some impression of it.

Compared to the upscale commercial area on the west side, the area has a stronger local flavor, with night markets, food stalls, snack streets, and more.

The daytime alarms didn't seem to have much of an impact; people continued with their daily routines, and there were still quite a few people coming and going in the night market.

Jiang Mian looked around. Not far away was a wide inland sea, completely separated from the outside by a large dam.

According to Ye Chenyang, the seawater here has been purified specifically for aquaculture.

However, the current production is quite limited, with most of it supplied to Base City 7 and only a small amount exported, since these aquatic products are already considered luxury items.

Jiang Mian had only been in the night market for a short time when she suddenly found herself holding a paper bucket filled with a bunch of grilled skewers.

She blinked and looked up at Ye Chenyang.

"Since we're already here, we definitely have to try the local specialties."

He turned his head to the side, pulled out a skewer of grilled squid, and said:

"Want to try this?"

"Uh-huh."

She took small bites of the kebab in her hand, her mind racing.

What exactly does he want to do?

If you suspect her, why don't you say a word about it, and why are you still so close, even more enthusiastic?

Jiang Mian didn't know what Ye Chenyang had been through in the past.

If it's the classic "So-and-so betrayed me, I will never repeat their mistake in this life" type, then there will definitely be zero tolerance for deception.

Given his obvious affection for me before, I doubt he's holding back anything big, right?

Jiang Mian became wary again, and even the kebabs in her hand no longer tasted good.

But adhering to the principle of not wasting food, she still quietly finished it all.

After strolling around for a while, Ye Chenyang led Jiang Mian to a high place, gradually moving away from the hustle and bustle of the night market.

Jiang Mian looked at his tall and straight back, and her heart beat slightly faster.

What does he want to do by bringing me here?

Shall we take action?

But... the inland sea is just ahead. Knowing that this is the "apocalypse," choosing such a place is really strange, isn't it?

She didn't speak, remaining silent.

Only after the two reached the highest point did Ye Chenyang turn his head and suddenly speak:

"Jiang Mian, I am [Yong Zhou], you know this."

Although Jiang Mian already knew about this, he still wanted to find a quiet place to formally reveal his identity.

"Um."

Jiang Mian hesitated for a moment, then nodded in response.

coming!

Knowing that the other party suspected her identity, she had to prepare for the worst.

However, to her surprise, Ye Chenyang chuckled, pointed to the Platinum Moon in the distance, and said:

"As I said before, the power of [Eternal Day] can exist for a very, very long time. Its existence comes from a inherited skill, and it was unlocked at the fourth tier."

"What?"

Jiang Mian was somewhat puzzled, unsure of what he was trying to say.

Wait, Ye Chenyang is already at the fourth level, he wouldn't be thinking of...

"Yes."

Ye Chenyang turned his head, shifted his position slightly, and said seriously:

"【Sunset Glow】In addition to group purification and battle continuation, it can also condense all the power into a 'bond' after 【Eternal Day】's death, and pass it on."

"There are two ways. One is like that tower, which is set up in advance, and the power will return when you die. Only those who pass the preset level can obtain it."

"The other option... is direct designation, with only one spot available."

Jiang Mian was shocked and could hardly believe her ears.

What is this guy saying?

Under her somewhat dazed gaze, Ye Chenyang turned around and extended his left hand towards her, palm facing up.

What emerged from it was a rune mark resembling the sun.