Xingtie, my life is like walking on thin ice

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"A long time ago, bar middlemen took 80% or even 90% of the commission. They were very united and united to monopolize the missions. Mercenaries who couldn't leave the planet had no choice but to bite the bullet and take on missions that had little profit in order to make a living."

Zhu Qing leaned back on the sofa and said, "Then a ruthless man came and admired the unity of the people in the middle, so he changed the blood of the people in the middle."

He shrugged, "The next batch that came up were very well behaved, and they haven't done anything stupid until now."

People in the bar are still talking about the legend. Some rangers express their envy and frankly look forward to the day when the middleman commits suicide.

"That sounds like a sea ranger."

Kafka laughed. In the universe, organizations don’t really understand each other.

Just like she couldn't understand why these sea patrol rangers were so keen on doing these things.

But the lack of understanding is just a personal misunderstanding, there is always someone who can explain it clearly.

......

Zhuqing stayed here until evening.

It was a farewell, but nothing special happened.

As a sea patroller, he has always been a loner.

And that little firefly?

When she was a Grammer Iron Cavalryman, she said goodbye every day and rarely saw her comrades a second time.

She just felt happy about this farewell as they could meet again.

It's a novel experience.

However, the girl's body didn't support her going out all the time, so she stayed in the armor during the day.

When Xing heard that her adoptive father was leaving, she almost hugged Zhuqing's legs and cried out. Unfortunately, before she could take any action, Kafka grabbed Fate's neck.

She was sent out to buy some necessities.

We were supposed to go together, but Firefly's condition isn't good, so we just let Xing go alone.

He still hasn't come back yet, probably because he was delayed by something more interesting. Kafka was used to this and told the two not to worry about it.

The villa is not big, and the girl who walked around was obviously more interested in the outside.

So, Zhu Qing accompanied her out, which was also a good way to say goodbye.

There is a pond behind the villa. It is summer now and the cicadas are chirping constantly, adding to the already irritating summer.

However, such sounds will naturally sound different to different people.

The girl took off her armor, put her hands behind her back, and walked briskly.

In the distance, on the second-floor balcony of the villa, Kafka raised her glass to Zhuqing.

It’s a pity that Zhu Qing doesn’t drink, otherwise he would have drank a glass in return.

He also nodded slightly to Kafka in the distance to indicate that he saw it.

"It's wonderful to feel the world with my own body like this."

The girl didn't stop or look back, she just kept walking, her silver-white hair swaying gently with her movements.

"The temperature is still a little warm, the breeze is blowing all around, the cicadas are chirping in my ears, the stars are in the sky... I really enjoy all of this because it tells me that I am still alive."

"I don't have to lie in a cold medical cabin, face complicated machines, or obey anyone's orders. I can live my life for myself."

Zhu Qing listened to the girl's gentle words until she stopped and then spoke.

"You'll have many more opportunities like this in the future. As I said before, the universe is vast, so vast that a condition like entropy loss can exist. Similarly, precisely because it's vast, this incurable condition isn't hopeless in the universe."

Zhu Qing smiled and said, "Look, from this perspective, this universe is still very romantic, isn't it?"

The girl turned around, a smile in her eyes and a grin on her lips.

"I'm also looking forward to that day."

The two of them did not stop as they walked towards the pond.

As we got closer to the pond, there were more and more insects around us.

Most of these insects flew towards the girl, and occasionally some would fly past Zhu Qing.

The delicate atmosphere was broken in an instant.

"Uh...sorry..."

The girl apologized softly.

"Because of my physical condition, I am very attracted to some insects. It would be better if it was during the day, so that I would only attract bees and butterflies."

But at night, mosquitoes don't care about this.

Looking at the girl's embarrassed look and the red bite mark on her forehead, Zhu Qing took off the sword from his waist. He held the hilt and stuck it into the ground together with the scabbard.

In an instant, the girl seemed to see a few strands of her hair flying up, and the insects that had originally surrounded the girl fell to the ground one after another.

"What a wonderful ability, very convenient for daily use."

"What an objective answer! Your perspective is the most objective I've heard from so many people."

Because it is too normal, it seems so refreshing.

"Huh? Sorry...is that wrong to say that?"

The girl was a little embarrassed.

He was just complaining, there's no need to make such a big deal out of it.

"No, I just spoke from my heart."

Zhu Qing smiled and shook his head, then put his sword back on.

"It's just the application of electromagnetic force, a subsidiary property of lightning. You can also customize one to avoid being disturbed by mosquitoes."

This thing is not difficult to achieve, of course, it is not difficult in terms of technology for those who are destined to travel.

It would be fine if they were allowed to destroy the world, but few people can do such exquisite control.

"Well, thank you for your suggestion, I will consider it."

The girl continued to move forward, and with a "pop" sound, the shell of an insect was crushed.

"..."

"I didn't realize I was so prone to attracting insects..."

The girl lowered her head, she was very embarrassed.

"Special abilities always have their pros and cons, see."

Zhu Qing raised his chin and motioned the girl to look not far away.

They reached the pond.

Under the moonlight, this place looks quiet and beautiful.

Fireflies are trying hard to emit their own light in the moonlight.

"Wow, I didn't expect there are fireflies here too."

The girl trotted across the gravel path and reached the edge.

As expected, the fireflies surrounded her, and bits of light sprinkled on her clothes.

All she could see was the light of fireflies, so bright that she could hardly see the pond in the distance.

Zhu Qing heard the laughter. He didn't know what the girl was laughing at. Before he could ask a question, the other party made a move first.

The girl stood on tiptoe, turned half a circle, and met Zhu Qing's eyes who had just walked out.

"I think... I know what my name should be."

The girl arched her eyebrows and smiled happily.

"Liuying, this is my name."

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Chapter 11: The Galaxy's Famous Singer

A planet.

The bright morning sun shone on the face, causing the sleeping person to frown.

Zhu Qing turned over, lay there for more than ten seconds, and then sighed.

Alas, I still can’t sleep.

I should have drawn the curtains last night.

He sat up.

Several weeks had passed since the last mission.

I don’t know if it’s because he has been unlucky recently, but he hasn’t received any tasks during this period.

The reward was easy to talk about, as he wasn't short of money, but the tasks were really hard to describe.

What about participating in the counterattack? But just when they were about to go, the middleman sent information saying that the other side was the invader.

Zhu Qing was so angry that he almost rushed over with a knife and chopped the man to death.

Later, the task was taken over by Potio, but it can't be said that he took it over because he went to cause trouble for the employer.

Calculating the time, he has already returned at this time.

Zhu Qing picked up his phone, and the little firefly sent him a good morning greeting as usual. She basically didn't need to sleep, so she sent the message very early.

After replying casually, he got up and went to wash up.

By the time he arrived at the bar, he had already finished the last bite of breakfast.

He has never been picky about what to watch while eating, such as watching people fight, watching videos, reading task information, or chatting with people.

For example, today, he finished his meal while chatting with Liuying.

I reply to messages while eating, and I can talk about it after I finish eating.

When I opened the door of the bar, although it was open 24 hours a day, it was obvious that no one chose to come to the bar to party in the early morning.

This time Zhu Qing did not go to the front desk, but used the card he carried with him to open the side door.

This card is similar to a membership fee and is paid once a month.

If you have to pay every time you come, it means that the owner of this bar obviously wants to change people.

Although most of the mercenaries here don't know that the Sea Patrol Ranger is here, it is also because of the presence of these powerful and nosy people that this place is indeed the dream place for many mercenaries.

The commission is low and the middleman is serious and responsible.

Just these two points are enough to make mercenaries and bounty hunters from other organizations envious.

Taking off his hat, Zhuqing walked towards the front desk.

"Hey, brother."

Potio's drunken voice sounded not far away, and Zhuqing turned his head.

"You're drinking so much so early in the morning?"

"I'll just hand it over to the mechanical liver later."

He wanted to sober up quickly.

"Your kidneys are really lucky to have you around. They work so hard every day."

"Brother, what are you talking about? Since you took the mission last time, there must be..."

"Less than a month, what's wrong?"

The two of them walked to the front desk together.