Guo Yun: Plays Ye Shunguang, teammate Ye Shiyuan

So why did it turn out like this?!

Ye Shunguang huddled in the shadows at the edge of the crowd, his hands unconsciously clenching the hem of his clothes. His clear eyes were fixed on the tense scene not far ahead, his cheeks burning hot, and the embarrassment in his heart almost overflowing his chest.

She stood there in utter embarrassment, watching her own brother Ye Shiyuan confront two other familiar figures. An indescribable tension filled the air, seemingly shutting out even the noise of passersby.

How did this chaotic situation, completely different from what she expected, come to this?!

—20 minute ago—

At that moment, the crowded subway car slowly pulled into Guangying Square Station, and as the doors slid open, a hot breeze carrying the city's hustle and bustle rushed in.

Ye Shiyuan stepped out of the carriage first, his figure as upright as a pine tree. Even amidst the bustling crowd, he exuded a cool and aloof aura that was hard for others to ignore.

Ye Shunguang followed closely behind him, the cold touch of the subway handrail still lingering on his fingertips. It took an hour to finally arrive at the bustling Guangying Plaza.

As soon as I stepped out of the subway station, the traffic lights that spanned the main road of the square came into view, with bright red numbers flashing on the electronic screen, indicating that only ten seconds remained.

"Let's hurry, the traffic light is about to turn red, and we'll have to wait a while after it turns red."

Ye Shiyuan's voice sounded beside him, still in that calm and even tone, speaking at a steady pace.

"good!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Shunguang responded crisply and immediately quickened his pace, his canvas shoes making a light, tactile sound as they stepped on the smooth plaza tiles.

She followed Ye Shiyuan's footsteps, the two of them rushing towards the other side of the road, their eyes fixed on the ever-decreasing numbers, their hearts slightly racing.

The last three seconds, two seconds, one second—

Just as the green light was about to turn off, the two of them dashed across the zebra crossing. The moment Ye Shunguang's right foot landed firmly on the curb, the traffic light behind them instantly switched to a blinding red. The previously stopped traffic roared to life, and a dense stream of cars slowly moved behind them, their engine noises blending together to completely separate the two from the flow of traffic.

Ye Shunguang let out a long sigh of relief, his chest rising and falling slightly. He was about to turn his head and complain to his brother, "We were almost stopped halfway," when a deep reminder entered his ears before he could even open his mouth.

"careful."

Ye Shiyuan's voice suddenly became serious. Before Ye Shunguang could react, a warm arm quickly reached out from the side.

The force was perfectly controlled, ensuring she wouldn't lose her balance and fall, while precisely shifting her from her original position by exactly half a meter.

The instant he was pushed away, Ye Shunguang's physical instincts reacted much faster than his conscious mind.

Her abdominal muscles tightened instantly, her center of gravity sank subconsciously, and her feet seemed to be nailed to the ground, allowing her to stand firmly without the slightest stumble.

The next second, a fleeting shadow entered her field of vision.

A car.

A plain-looking family sedan, all yellow and green, was speeding past where she had just been standing at an insane speed.

A violent gust of wind swept in from behind the car, violently lifting the stray hairs from her forehead. The hair clung messily to her cheeks, carrying the chill of the wind.

The paving stones on the pedestrian street were being rolled over by the wheels, making a screeching sound. The car engine roared, completely ignoring the pedestrians around it, and rampaged like a wild beast out of control.

Inside the Dragon Kingdom's live stream room, hundreds of millions of viewers were watching the live feed. Upon seeing this thrilling scene, the barrage of comments instantly exploded across the screen.

"What's going on? Driving into a pedestrian street in broad daylight?"

"Holy crap, is there no law? Is there no justice? That car almost hit Ye Shunguang!"

"Speeding in the downtown area, especially down a pedestrian street, is this guy crazy?!"

"Ye Shiyuan's push just now was perfectly timed! If it had been a fraction of a second later, Ye Shunguang would have been hit! What would have happened to that car then?"

"So...you're worried about the car? That makes sense...?"

"Yeah, what about the car?"

"Put the vehicle on the recycling station for safekeeping..."

"A...car?"

Ye Shunguang stared blankly in the direction the green car had sped away, his mind momentarily blank, his tone filled with disbelief.

Before she could figure out why, she saw that the out-of-control car showed no signs of slowing down, its wheels spinning wildly as it hurtled straight toward the exit of a small alleyway not far away.

And at that narrow alley entrance, there stood a small figure...

……bell?!

Ye Shunguang's pupils suddenly contracted violently, as if he had been pierced by a needle, and his heart clenched suddenly.

In that instant, the body's fighting instinct completely overwhelmed all thought. The right leg suddenly took half a step back, the waist and abdomen twisted forcefully, and all the muscles in the body tensed up instantly. The whole person was like a longbow stretched to its limit, ready to be released.

She was fully confident that with her sprinting speed, she could reach the alley entrance in a fraction of a second, instantly draw her sword, and use her own strength to cleave the out-of-control car in two, protecting Ling's safety.

Just as she was about to move, two incredibly fast figures suddenly darted out from the side, like two bolts of lightning slicing through the air. Their speed was so fast that Ye Shunguang's movements were subconsciously slowed down for a moment.

The speed of those two figures had already surpassed ordinary people's understanding, even faster than a speeding car, leaving only two blurry afterimages. The air was cut by their figures, making a slight sound of wind breaking.

"boom!!"

A deafening, muffled bang suddenly exploded in the square. The sound was deep and resonant, like a heavy hammer hitting steel, causing pedestrians to cover their ears and back away, their faces turning pale.

The dark green sedan seemed to have crashed into an invisible steel wall, the entire car suddenly stopped, and its forward momentum was instantly and completely halted.

The front of the car was severely dented and twisted, and the rear wheels were even lifted slightly off the ground by the force before crashing back down with a dull thud.

The once intact windshield was instantly covered with a dense web of cracks that spread wildly outwards from the center of the impact, with glass shards falling everywhere, creating a shocking scene.

Everyone looked closely and saw a petite figure with cute pigtails standing steadily in front of the car, an incredible power bursting from her small body.

She gripped a three-section stick tightly in her hand, one end of which was plunged deep into the asphalt pavement beneath her feet.

Centered on the nunchaku, the hard asphalt road surface instantly cracked, and the fine cracks spread outwards like a broken spider web, showing terrifying power.

On the other side, another girl with a neat ponytail and wearing a standard police uniform rushed to the alley entrance, bent down and squatted on the ground, carefully holding the small figure who was almost hit tightly in her arms.

The live stream chat exploded again, leaving viewers stunned by the sudden reversal.

"??? What's going on? I was all ready for that epic scene of Ye Shunguang rescuing the damsel in distress, but then two people suddenly appeared and solved the problem?"

"Just to correct you, these don't seem to be ordinary police officers. Their speed just now was comparable to motorized infantry!"

"You've all missed the point, haven't you? Isn't the point that the little girl with pigtails used a three-section staff to stop the speeding car?!"

"Wow, this power is terrifying! Is this really something a human could do?"

"Oh my god, why didn't you say so earlier!"

"From Ye Shunguang's perspective, that little girl with blue hair and pigtails doesn't look like an ordinary human at all..."

"You're not human! I fell in love with her at first sight! She's so cute, so cute, so cute, so cute, so cute, so cute, so cute!"

"Oh my god, why didn't you say so earlier!"

"Bro, you're hurting my eyes. @LifelongLovesBlue"

"...What I mean is, she looks like a construct, not flesh and blood."

"Oh my god, why didn't you say so sooner! @ScienceReborn"

"Dude, is that all you know? @LegendaryKingOfRottenMemes"

"So what? @Using overused memes should be done in moderation."

"...I really have no other choice."

The lively barrage of comments did not affect the two people in the scene at all. Ye Shunguang's gaze was fixed on Ling, who was being held in the arms of the sheriff, and his heart sank again.

Ling's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color. Her lips were an unhealthy bluish-purple, her eyes were half-open and half-closed, and her pupils rolled slightly upward. She leaned limply against the girl's chest, her breath extremely weak. She looked like a body that still retained some warmth, but was utterly lifeless.

Ye Shunguang's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason, but then returned to a steady beat, though a lingering fear remained in his heart.

"...Why is Junior Sister here?" Ye Shiyuan's voice came from beside him, with a hint of barely perceptible doubt in his tone.

He stood half a step behind Ye Shunguang, his posture still relaxed, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, without any tension. However, his gaze was fixed on Ling, who was being held in the distance, and his expression was not much of a ripple, except that his brows were slightly furrowed, revealing a hint of concern.

"Looks like he's alright..."

Ye Shunguang stared at those two faces that were so familiar to his very bones, and the long-forgotten game memories in his mind surged back like a tide, becoming clear in an instant.

Isn't this supposed to have a cutscene?

Although the details differ slightly from the game, with subtle differences in the surrounding environment and character positioning, the overall plot is almost identical—Ling is nearly hit by an out-of-control vehicle in the Light Plaza, but is rescued in time by the police, and then…

After that, it seems there were no more life-threatening incidents.

After all, he's the main character; how could he possibly get into trouble so easily?

The protagonist's halo in games is an ironclad rule that has been repeatedly verified by countless players and has never failed.

Besides, this is the world of Zone Zero, not the protagonist-tortured Honkai Impact 3rd. How could the protagonist die so easily? Right?

Moreover, Ye Shunguang had a feeling that if he went there, he would only make things worse.

I didn't bring any medicine with me, so I'd better not disturb Zhu Yuan and the others while they were rescuing people...

Ye Shunguang mentally prepared himself again and again, repeatedly reciting the protagonist's immortality law. The impulse that had surged into his heart to rush over and check the situation gradually subsided like the tide.

Her gaze lingered on Ling for two more seconds, carefully confirming that the small body still had faint rises and falls in its chest, proving that it was a sign of life, before she slowly looked away and suppressed the worry in her heart.

"Since Junior Sister is alright, shall we not disturb her? After all, with the police here, we can rest assured about her safety." Ye Shunguang turned to look at her brother beside her and said softly.

"...That's right." Ye Shiyuan pondered for a moment, then slowly withdrew his deep gaze from the distant scene and spoke calmly, "After all, there were people from the Public Security Bureau present, so my junior sister should be fine."

When he said this, his tone was as calm as if he were stating a given fact that required no proof, without the slightest ripple.

Ye Shunguang clearly noticed that his gaze lingered on Ling for a very short moment, so fast it was almost an illusion, almost imperceptible, yet it still revealed his deep concern.

"Let's go into the mall first." Ye Shiyuan said no more and walked straight toward the entrance of Guangying Plaza Mall, which was not far away.

"it is good."

Ye Shunguang nodded and immediately followed his brother. The two walked side by side toward the mall, gradually leaving the car accident scene and the noisy crowd behind them.

Just as Ye Shunguang and Ye Shiyuan stepped into the mall, Yi Xuan slowly walked out of the subway entrance.

The morning sunlight shone on her, carrying a faint warmth, but Yi Xuan's brows remained slightly furrowed, her expression tinged with helplessness. From a distance, she could see the crowd gathered at the alley entrance, and the sheriff moving among them; clearly, the car accident scene had attracted quite a few people.

However, there are police officers stationed there, so even if Ling is injured, she shouldn't be in any life-threatening danger; at most, she'll just suffer some minor injuries.

Yi Xuan sighed softly, thinking to herself, "As expected... some predetermined trajectories are ultimately difficult to forcibly prevent, even if she knows them in advance."

With a thought, she raised her fingers and gently cast a divination. A faint spiritual energy swirled around her fingertips as the hexagram slowly appeared. But the moment she saw the hexagram, the helplessness on Yi Xuan's face instantly turned into astonishment, and she was completely dumbfounded.

The divination indicates that Ling's bloodshed has not only not dissipated, but more importantly, if she intervenes at this moment, she will not only fail to save the person, but will also get herself into unnecessary trouble. However, in the end, the situation will be resolved safely.

???

Yi Xuan stood there, completely bewildered, never expecting the divination to yield such a result.

But then she thought, she was just going to buy some medicine to heal her disciple and sending it over from a distance, so it shouldn't be considered forced interference, right?

Thinking this, Yi Xuan no longer hesitated, turned left, and walked straight into a shop next door called "Qiao's Pharmacy".

……

The interior of Guangying Plaza shopping mall is spacious and bright, exuding a bustling atmosphere. The floor is paved with gleaming marble, which has been wiped spotless by cleaning staff, clearly reflecting the lights on the ceiling and the shadows of pedestrians, making it so shiny that it is like a mirror.

Rows of magnificent crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, their warm yellow light cascading down like fine gold gauze, bathing the spacious mall in a warm glow and dispelling the noise and restlessness of the outside world.

The mall is lined with all kinds of shops on both sides: trendy clothing stores, exquisite jewelry stores, high-end electronics stores, dessert and beverage stores... all kinds of shops, one after another, stretching as far as the eye can see. The signs of all kinds of shops are flashing with neon lights, a dazzling array of goods.

Although it was early morning, there were already quite a few pedestrians in the mall, though not densely packed. Most were parents strolling around with their children, the kids holding their hands and curiously looking at the merchandise in the shop windows; there were also groups of two or three young men and women, chatting and laughing as they wandered between the shops, creating a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere.

Ye Shiyuan walked ahead, his steps steady and composed, neither too fast nor too slow, each step perfectly timed. His gaze slowly swept over the shop signs on both sides, his eyes calm, as if he were deliberately searching for a particular shop, his expression focused.

Ye Shunguang obediently followed behind him, step by step, but the image of Ling's pale and weak appearance from earlier still lingered in his mind.

He was held in the arms of the sheriff, his face was as pale as paper, his pupils rolled slightly upward, and his breath was weak... He looked like he was on the verge of death.

Forget it, I don't want to.

Ye Shunguang shook his head vigorously, trying to clear his mind of those jumbled thoughts.

With the protagonist's halo around him, everything will be fine. There's no need to scare yourself unnecessarily.

"We've arrived." Ye Shiyuan's calm voice came from ahead, instantly interrupting Ye Shunguang's thoughts.

She quickly looked up and followed her brother's gaze, only to see Ye Shiyuan already stopped in front of a clothing store. Before Ye Shunguang could even get a good look at the signboard, Ye Shiyuan led her into the store.

After entering the store, Ye Shiyuan went straight to the men's clothing section and began to leisurely select clothes.

His movements were relaxed and natural. He carefully examined each garment, occasionally extending his slender fingers to gently rub the fabric, feeling the texture of the material. If he took a fancy to a particular piece, he would casually pick it up, hold it in front of him, and gently compare it to the full-length mirror in the store, scrutinizing how it looked on him.

Ye Shunguang stood to the side, looking around listlessly. She was looking for the red dress.

Let's try our luck. If we can find it, we'll buy it.

Ye Shunguang thought to himself silently as his gaze began to wander around the store.

"Xiao Guang." Ye Shiyuan's voice suddenly rang out as he called her name.

"Huh?" Ye Shunguang immediately came to his senses and looked up at him.

Ye Shiyuan held up two casual jackets, one a sophisticated dark gray and the other a low-key navy blue, and asked in a calm tone, "Which one do you think suits me best?"

Ye Shunguang was slightly taken aback, then carefully examined the two coats. The navy blue one was more versatile and would be a safe choice for everyday wear; while the dark gray one complemented Ye Shiyuan's cool and aloof temperament, making his aloofness stand out even more and enhancing his good looks.

"Dark gray, that suits you better." She thought for a moment and gave her answer seriously.

Ye Shiyuan nodded slightly, said nothing more, and turned to continue looking through the clothes rack, searching for other clothes of the same color.

"Go and pick one you like."

Ye Shiyuan did not turn around, his tone remained calm, but there was an undeniable air of authority in that calmness, clearly indicating that he intended for her to choose a new set of clothes as well.

Ye Shunguang nodded obediently and turned to walk towards the women's clothing section on the other side of the store.

She casually browsed through the women's clothing racks, her eyes sweeping over the various styles of dresses. She hadn't held out much hope, but just as her gaze swept over one rack, a bright red suddenly caught her eye.

They actually found that red dress!

The dress has a fitted silhouette and a smooth drape. The bright red color is vibrant yet understated, just like the "Fashion·Warm Sunset Glow" collection she remembers.

"This one." Ye Shunguang didn't hesitate at all, took off the dress, and said to the shop assistant.

The shop assistant immediately smiled and stepped forward, took the red dress, scanned the tag with a barcode scanner, and then quoted the price.

Ye Shunguang readily paid, took the shopping bag with the store's logo, and turned around to see Ye Shiyuan already standing at the store entrance, quietly waiting for her.

"Have you made your choice?" Ye Shiyuan asked.

"Hmm." Ye Shunguang shook the shopping bag in his hand and responded softly.

"Let's go change your clothes." Ye Shiyuan stepped forward, gesturing for her to follow.

"Change clothes?" Ye Shunguang was taken aback and asked instinctively, "Change here?"

"There are public restrooms in the mall." Ye Shiyuan pointed to a sign hanging at the end of the corridor, with an arrow clearly pointing in the direction of the restrooms. "Go change in the women's restroom, I'll wait for you here."

Ye Shunguang glanced at the clear sign, then looked down at the shopping bag in her hand, her fingertips slightly curling as she hesitated for a moment: "...Shall we change it now?"

"Mm." Ye Shiyuan nodded slightly, his tone natural. "We'll be able to see each other in new clothes immediately, won't we?"

That sounds like it makes a lot of sense...

Of course, it wasn't because she had never seen Ye Shiyuan in his everyday clothes in addition to his original form; she harbored a secret curiosity in her heart!

Ye Shunguang silently defended himself in his heart. After thinking for a moment, he nodded slightly, picked up his shopping bag, and walked straight towards the restroom.

……

The pharmacy was filled with the rich aroma of Chinese herbal medicine, mixed with a faint smell of disinfectant. The shelves were filled with various medicines, neatly arranged and categorized.

Yi Xuan stayed in the pharmacy for more than ten minutes, carefully selecting medicines suitable for treating external injuries, stopping bleeding, and reducing swelling, relying on her accurate judgment. Her fingertips quickly swept across the shelves, and she put away bottles of ointments and powders.

She possessed extraordinary hearing, allowing her to clearly detect sounds from the distant alleyway even while inside a pharmacy.

Before long, a faint groan reached her ears. It was Ling's voice, filled with painful sobs, mixed with the sound of clothes scraping against the ground. She was clearly being dragged along by the two sheriffs, and her injuries were far more serious than she had imagined.

...It sounds like the injury is quite serious; it's necessary to prepare more medicine.

Yi Xuan's heart tightened, and she immediately grabbed a few more bottles of more potent healing medicine. After paying, she summoned the Azure Nether Bird. The spirit bird, its entire body shimmering with azure light, immediately flapped its wings and flew over, gently biting the bag containing the medicine. It obediently hovered beside her, entrusting it to her care.

As Yi Xuan stepped out of the pharmacy, the moment she came into contact with the sunlight, the hairs on her body suddenly stood on end. A chilling gaze suddenly locked onto her, like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, carrying a sinister pressure that made her freeze.

No way?

She was just planning to go to the police station to check on her apprentice from a distance. Are Void Hunter level characters everywhere these days? Can you get spotted just by taking a few steps?

Yi Xuan inwardly groaned, his aura instantly tensing as he warily scanned his surroundings, searching for the source of that cold gaze.

—1 minute ago—

Hoshimi Miyabi ran all the way and finally arrived at the Radiant Plaza, panting heavily. Her hair was slightly disheveled by the wind, and she raised her hand to tidy up the stray hairs on her forehead, a sly glint in her eyes.

As for why she chose to settle in Guangying Plaza, her reason was simple—the huge flow of people here would greatly hinder Liu's movement speed and perception, allowing her to avoid the other party and avoid being forcibly dragged to that annoying performance review meeting.

As soon as she arrived at the square, she sensed that something serious had happened. A number of police officers were gathered at the entrance of an alley not far away, carefully examining the scene of a car accident. On the street in the distance, she could see two figures slowly dragging an injured person.

However, none of these things mattered to her.

The most important thing right now is to evade Liu's investigation and escape the performance review meeting.

Just then, her gaze suddenly locked onto a figure not far away—Yi Xuan.

The two had met by chance in HIA's VR equipment and even had a real fight. Although they weren't close friends, they were acquaintances in private.

Moreover, Hoshimi Miyabi had already made thorough disguises, changing into ordinary casual clothes and wearing a baseball cap that covered most of her face.

She only disguised herself because she was afraid the public would recognize her. She never thought that Liu would be fooled by such a clumsy disguise. But what about Yi Xuan, who had only fought once and whom she had repeatedly refused to reschedule for a rematch?

She thought Yi Xuan wouldn't recognize her after she had disguised herself.

A bold idea instantly took shape in Hoshimi Miyabi's mind.

She planned to exploit an information gap, betting that Liu didn't know Yi Xuan at all. As long as she released her aura and took the initiative to confront Yi Xuan, appearing to be handling important matters or deeply engaged in cultivation and combat, even if Liu saw her, he would only mistakenly think that she had important business to attend to, and naturally wouldn't forcibly drag her to the performance review meeting.

I'll have to trouble Master Yixuan...

...? ? ?

Why did two people suddenly appear on my right? One of them even seemed hostile towards me?

This is a perfect opportunity to begin my cultivation... Let's settle this with a confrontation between the two masters!

Having made up her mind, Hoshimi Miyabi took a deep breath, and a sharp aura suddenly emanated from her body. The pressure slowly spread out, like an approaching storm, carrying a sense of oppression that could not be underestimated.

She walked steadily toward Yi Xuan, each step carrying a heavy weight. Her aura grew increasingly fierce, and the pedestrians around her, feeling this oppressive feeling, instinctively gave way, keeping their distance and not daring to approach.

……

Yi Xuan was already wary of the cold gazes around him when he suddenly felt a sharp pressure approaching him. Turning his head, he saw a figure walking straight towards him like an approaching storm, with sharp eyes and an imposing aura.

Three months ago, it was because he was held back by a Void Hunter-level expert that he was unable to arrive in time to stop Ye Shunguang from using the Azure Sea Sword to subdue Wei Feidi.

Originally, Ye Shunguang had returned, and she didn't want to get involved in this matter, intending to let it go.

But now, there's an invincible powerhouse in front of us, and two other extraordinary experts emerging from the mall on our left. Does New Ellito really have so many powerful and idle individuals?

Forget it, let's see what they're up to first... lest something happens here...

……

As soon as Ye Shiyuan led Ye Shunguang out, he sensed a power related to the Ancestor approaching!

He looked closely and saw a strange person, but one who possessed the power of the Primal Force, slowly walking towards Yi Xuan, who had appeared out of nowhere and was about to leave!

Could she be the Void Hunter-level expert that her master mentioned during their all-night conversation after she regained consciousness?!

Damn it, if a war breaks out here, it will definitely affect the citizens!

First, settle your sister in, and observe that person carefully... Release your aura to make her wary!

Ye Shiyuan turned around and said to Ye Shunguang, who was still confused as to why his brother had suddenly stopped, "Brother, I need to go help Master. You go first."

"?" Ye Shunguang was stunned for a moment. After glancing at the three of them, she looked embarrassed. She wanted to speak immediately, but her brother glared at her.

"...I think I'll just stay back and watch, sigh..." ...What kind of mess is this?!

Ye Shunguang thought to himself in despair, but his body unconsciously followed his brother to the roadside to confront him.

The air seemed to freeze under the influence of these invisible forces, and the surrounding noise vanished completely, leaving only a tense silence.

In the shadows, a hidden gaze silently watched all of this; it was Liu, who had come to find Hoshimi Miyabi.

Looking at the two people facing off in the arena, Liu frowned slightly.

Good news, Ya has been found.

Bad news: Ya is currently in a standoff with a Void Hunter-level powerhouse.

Even worse news: his intermittent blindness has flared up again! He can no longer see who that Void Hunter-level expert is, and his vision is getting worse and worse!

Liu remembered that the Void Hunter level expert who blocked the road had been mentioned by Sect Master Yi Xuan before, so he subconsciously thought that the person who confronted Ya was that person.

To protect New Elidu, she, Yuecheng Liu, transformed into... cough, she had to remain calm in place, just in case.

Otherwise, things could get really messy if things escalate!

……