Exploding God

Lin Yunxue smiled and said, "Student Lu, as far as I know, you're about to face the college entrance examination. It seems you shouldn't be focusing on geography maps and texts. If you just need to acquire relevant knowledge, I suggest you choose the science and education edition of the Asian regional map. The data annotations on it are very detailed."

But from the moment he started speaking, Lin Yunxue felt something strange. Lu Ze's calm, smiling expression even carried a hint of encouragement.

Is it just my imagination again?

Why do I still feel that sense of seeing an elder? This...

Is it because I've been too tired lately?

In that instant, Lin Yunxue questioned her very soul.

Lu Ze was quite amused. It was the first time he had seen Lin Yunxue's unwavering tenacity. Instead of taking it for granted, she argued her case with reason. The determination she showed in her words was truly admirable... How cute!

Lu Ze clicked his tongue in admiration and smiled, "But I still like this one."

"You—" Lin Yunxue raised an eyebrow, but her good manners forced her to suppress her emotions. Now she inexplicably understood how Wang Jun felt when facing Lu Ze.

If one's own state of mind is like this, one can only imagine what Wang Jun was like back then. It's probably quite generous of him not to explode.

"I do need it, and I will continue to use it, so there's no possibility that I'll read it and then lend it to you. I'm really sorry about all of this."

"Besides, if I may be frank, it shouldn't be difficult for you to obtain a picture book, right?" Lu Ze picked up the Star Mist Picture Book and asked calmly.

Lin Yunxue was speechless for a moment. She couldn't very well say that she was also idly searching for these materials.

Perhaps influenced by the mysterious Mr. Firebearer on the [Planet Geography] forum, after reviewing his post history, Lin Yunxue suddenly wanted to delve deeper into the coastal geography that she had not previously paid attention to.

Of course, this information could be obtained through her aunt, but Lin Yunxue instinctively didn't want Pei Shuang to know. Unlike a prank, this was perhaps just a private space that the girl wanted to create for herself.

It's a private space that belongs only to her, a place that can hold many thoughts, much like a diary.

"However, if you really need it, I can..."

"Give it to me?" Lin Yunxue looked at Lu Ze with bright eyes.

"I can offer you some help," Lu Ze said, ruthlessly "hurting" the other party once again.

Lu Ze stood quietly on the lifting platform, wearing a clean and tidy plaid shirt, with a roll of paper on his back and a thick book tucked under his arm. If you were to put a pair of glasses on his clean and handsome face, he would have the demeanor of an elite scholar.

"Based on the books and materials I just reviewed in Section D, if you want to obtain the materials you need, you can purchase the Science and Education Edition of 'Asian Exploration Map' (2073rd edition) and the Guangming Edition of 'Hydrological Atlas: Asia Edition' on the D2 bookshelf..."

"The illustrated guide to mineral deposits and vegetation, published by Xingwu Publishing House in 2072, is located on bookshelf D3-15. There are only 3 copies left, so you don't have to worry about not being able to buy it..."

"The Three-Year Exploration of the Mysterious Fog: A Pictorial Record, Mengding Publishing House, 2073 edition, D4-1 bookshelf, 4 copies remaining."

"The 2073 edition of 'Starry Sky and Mist' published by Starry Sky Publishing House is located in the lower left corner of the D1 bookshelf. There are 2 copies left."

"As shown above, the information in this document overlaps with the content of this Starry Night Atlas by more than 98%, while the overlap with other specialized knowledge content exceeds 300%."

Lu Ze's words were gentle and calm, yet possessed a subtle magnetism that involuntarily drew the listener's attention. It wasn't until Lu Ze finished speaking that Lin Yunxue realized she had been quietly listening to this man for a full thirty seconds.

"How did you know?" Lin Yunxue asked, her tone hesitant this time, because of the confidence Lu Ze exuded when he said those words, and the inexplicably powerful aura he possessed.

Her sixth sense told her that this information did not seem to be fabricated on the spot.

"I've already seen it."

"Then why don't you choose it?" Lin Yunxue raised her fair chin slightly, and with her clear, watery eyes, her temperament at this moment was like that of a noble and proud narcissus.

"I have no money," Lu Ze replied frankly and confidently.

After all, those five books cost more than 3000 yuan, which was far beyond his budget.

Lin Yunxue: ...

The air suddenly became quiet.

However, the next second, Lin Yunxue wrinkled her nose slightly, inadvertently revealing a playful and cute air.

She stared directly at Lu Ze for a good ten seconds, as if trying to memorize his image.

"Thank you, thank you." Every word came from the bottom of his heart.

"You're welcome. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now," Lu Ze replied with a smile and politeness.

The lifting platform beneath Lu Ze's feet slowly retracted at a 45-degree angle, the mechanical arm contracted and folded back to the front of the bookshelf, landing quietly.

……

After paying for the thick stack of books, Lin Yunxue placed them in the reading area. She first opened the five books recommended by Lu Ze, preparing to verify the truth of what Lu Ze said.

Thirty minutes later, Lin Yunxue looked up in surprise.

These documents actually perfectly matched her requirements!

The key points she had previously learned from the forum, though perhaps scattered, were actually pieced together by these cobbled-together pieces of information.

With this information, Lin Yunxue felt even more confident about the upcoming exploration of the mist.

【Your Excellency, the Firebearer, is this world truly as you say, where the mist holds the key to unlocking the future?】

[And Lu Ze...]

Why are you looking up this information? Your attitude doesn't seem like you're preparing for the most important exam of your life.

The fountain pen danced between her fair fingers as Lin Yunxue's gaze fell into deep thought.

……

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On the other side, 2 kilometers inside the city defenses of the Blue Sky District, lies a neat and orderly residential area with straight, clean streets.

After Hezi jumped out of the taxi, she looked around blankly for a moment, then her eyes locked onto a bakery not far away, and she quickly ran inside.

"I've come to pick up the bread!"

"Three red velvet pieces, seven pieces of lava, and a glass of berry juice."

After hearing He Zi casually utter the secret code, the shop assistant walked away nonchalantly, casually reminding her, "Be careful not to fall."

"Okay, wave." The little girl skipped around, waved casually, and quickly went around to the backstage baking area, opened the huge 2-meter-high freezer, revealing a single capsule elevator hidden inside.

Standing on tiptoe, it identifies palm prints and irises.

The single-person elevator doors opened silently, and only after Hezi stepped inside and the doors closed did a soft female voice announce: "Welcome back, Special Agent of the Seventh Action Group: Hezi."

"You should call me Princess Hezi." The little girl first let out a long sigh, then said indignantly after hearing the system prompt.

After descending about four or five meters, the capsule elevator began to accelerate along a special underground track.

Thirty seconds later, the capsule elevator stopped in a large, enclosed room made of glass and silver metal, filled with a sci-fi atmosphere.

An elegant young woman in a white research lab coat is conducting a test tube experiment at a workbench. Her hair is casually tied back, and her gaze is focused and serene.

Upon seeing this intelligent and beautiful woman, Hezi's eyes lit up, and she excitedly pounced on her.

"Sister Bamboo Fence, I've missed you so much!"

"You need to monitor someone for me quickly. That person is definitely a big devil, and I'm telling you, he's incredibly fierce!"

Zhu Li pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, completely ignoring He Zi.

But Hezi was clearly serious this time, using all her tricks and unreasonable demands to finally get Zhuli to stop what she was doing.

"Hezi." Zhuli turned around, looking somewhat angrily at the girl who was hugging her legs.

"Sister Bamboo Fence~~"

Hezi responded with an overly sweet smile.