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

Hearing Ye Chenyang's unwavering answer, Jiang Mian felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

He really...

For some reason, she suddenly felt a little itchy in her eyes, so she took off her glasses and rubbed them casually.

What happened?

Ye Chenyang's answer was so calm, yet it inexplicably touched something deep within her heart.

Perhaps it's because he gives me a sense of security?

Whether in her past life or this one, whatever difficulties she encountered, she always gritted her teeth and persevered.

There was no other way; she was all alone, and she had to bear it even if she couldn't.

Now, the identity of "calamity" is destined to accompany her for the rest of her life.

Jiang Mian had already made her plans, but he suddenly barged in, his sincerity and passion enough to melt away her defenses.

But she never liked to show her true emotions, and that flutter of excitement was quickly swallowed back.

Jiang Mian lowered her head, avoiding that gentle gaze.

Upon seeing this, Ye Chenyang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She hasn't fully opened her heart to him yet; she still needs to work on it.

To avoid adding pressure to Jiang Mian, he raised his head at the right moment and looked towards the distant edge of the mist.

After a moment, once Jiang Mian had calmed down, Ye Chenyang spoke calmly:

"The boundaries of 'Eternal Light' have been reinforced, haven't you noticed?"

Jiang Mian followed her gaze and nodded.

"Brother Ye, is this some kind of special ability?"

"No, it's the resonance of forces from the same source."

Ye Chenyang shook his head and explained:

"There is currently an eighth-level [Void Realm Walker] in Haifang. She has amplified a portion of the boundary with her own power and obtained a small amount of 'Eternal Light' privileges."

"If anyone crosses the boundary line, they will be marked by the power of 'Eternal Light'."

As for the result, he doesn't need to say more.

After his reminder, Jiang Mian immediately understood the defensive arrangements above.

The patrol personnel along the coast are only the first line of defense, and also the easiest to slip past.

Now, the border monitoring of "Changming" has changed from automatic to manual.

If she lowers her guard and crosses the border, she will be surrounded and attacked by a large number of powerful figures, or even suppressed by high-level experts.

If arrested, one might not die immediately, but freedom would certainly be lost.

If they were to kill themselves, the [Overthrowing Torrent] would probably retaliate at all costs.

No one can guarantee when the next "apocalypse" will occur.

The hope of breaking free from the "shackles" was so close, but it was extinguished just as it was about to be touched. Who wouldn't be anxious in that situation?

Even a human at the eighth rank wouldn't be able to escape unscathed from a crazed eighth-rank [Calamity], let alone with the entire City of Base Seven behind them.

If you include the migrant population, this area's population ranks among the top three in the core area!

If she were to be captured, although she could still survive by using save points to level up, she could only reach the fifth rank at most.

If you fail to meet the requirements of the next stage, you will be unable to continue upgrading and will have no hope of escaping.

With Xuanhuang's addition, the people in the outer seas will probably be even more wary.

"Brother Ye, that—"

Jiang Mian blinked, deliberately dragging out the last syllable, looking eager to learn.

She habitually put on a mask again, burying her emotions deep inside.

"With the reinforced boundary in place, even if you leave Base City 7 by land, you will be marked."

Ye Chenyang noticed the change in Jiang Mian and felt a little worried.

Although she had a small outlet for her hidden emotions, she remained cautious.

Little by little, they will eventually erupt one day.

But he doesn't have any good solutions right now, so he can only dissolve it little by little with "warm water".

"If you want to get out, there are two ways. One is to be direct and drill a hole to rush out, or rush out directly and then erase the mark."

"The other is to bypass the boundary and 'smuggle' into the virtual world."

Jiang Mian immediately ruled out the second option.

The virtual world and reality are vastly different, and without a "beacon," it would be very difficult to find the right path.

Even if it were possible, the journey would likely be quite long.

Even if it's only a few steps in the real world, the distance in the virtual world can be unimaginably large, so it takes a lot of time.

What Jiang Mian lacks most right now is time.

Then there's only the first one left.

Whether it's drilling holes or removing markers, the power of [Eternal Day] is required.

Ultimately, this defense system was built upon it, and now that its owner has been "turned" to the other side, it's naturally easier to get through.

Since that's the case, she's almost ready, so she can set off directly.

But... wouldn't it be too cold to just turn around and leave now?

Seeing that she hesitated to speak, Ye Chenyang asked:

"When do you plan to depart?"

"...The sooner the better. There's more than one waiting for me outside."

More than one?

Ye Chenyang's expression changed slightly, and he immediately understood why she was in such a hurry.

However, this means that plans to deepen their relationship will likely have to be postponed.

But Ye Chenyang understood that this was a prerequisite for getting her to go to Base City No. 1 with him without any worries.

What she wanted was not to depend on others, but to become strong on her own.

Although he wanted to go with them, reason told him that he had to stay on the shore to provide support.

If Xiao Song discovers that he is missing, the consequences will likely be severe.

"Now?"

Jiang Mian nodded.

This area is sparsely populated and marks the boundary between the inner and outer seas; you can reach the sea after walking a short distance.

The issue of adding the marking has been resolved, and we are indeed well prepared.

She also created a clone that looked exactly like her original body, which she could release after she left.

That invisibility jacket from last time will come in handy.

So, she pulled Ye Chenyang along and continued walking towards the outer sea until they reached a cliff at the end of the road.

Ye Chenyang felt his hand suddenly go empty.

Jiang Mian released his hand and walked towards the cliff.

He stared at Jiang Mian's retreating figure, momentarily lost in thought.

However, before Jiang Mian even reached the edge of the cliff, she couldn't help but look back.

Seeing the somewhat lost and dejected look in Ye Chenyang's eyes, she couldn't help but feel a pang of tenderness in her heart.

She turned around as if possessed, returning to Ye Chenyang's side, and then...

She gently wrapped her arms around him and hugged him.

Ye Chenyang's body stiffened.

Through her thin summer clothes, he could clearly feel her soft body and her slightly sweet scent.

Jiang Mian patted his back gently, as if comforting a child, and said:

"Okay, I'll be back as soon as possible. Everything will be alright."

Ye Chenyang seemed a bit dazed, only responding with "uh-huh" sounds.

A moment later, Jiang Mian loosened her grip, took a small step back, stepped out of Ye Chenyang's embrace, waved her hand, and turned to leave.

"Brother Ye, I'm leaving now! It's going to rain later, remember to go home early."

Before she finished speaking, she had already put on the transparent coat, blending into her surroundings and disappearing without a trace.

Ye Chenyang was left alone, bewildered in the wind.