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"She's still quite young and a bit shy."

Song Yinchen quickly ordered a few dishes, then handed the menu to the waiter and stared at Shen Ye, whispering,

"There's something I've been wanting to ask you."

"What?" Shen Ye asked.

"Many forces have established relations with the Higher Cosmos, and I've heard that the Human Martial Arts Group is also engaged in intense negotiations."

"Brother Shen Ye, will you follow the pace of the Human Martial Arts Group?"

Thinking of Qian Rushan and Cang Nanyan, Shen Ye said, "The Human Martial Arts Group has helped me a lot. If there's anything they need done, I will do it."

"What if they ask you to turn against your friends?" Song Yinchen asked quickly.

"They're quite familiar with me, and we have a good relationship; they shouldn't do such a thing," Shen Ye said.

"What if?" Song Yinchen pressed.

"My contract with them is a work contract, not a contract to kill," Shen Ye said, shrugging his shoulders.

"Haha, I knew it! You definitely aren't the kind of foolish guy," Song Yinchen said with delight, humming a few lines of a song.

Shen Ye was filled with question marks, not understanding why she was so happy.

Seeing his expression, Song Yinchen took the initiative to say,

"More and more experts from the Higher Cosmos are descending, and these experts are beginning to try to control the various forces of our world. I'm afraid that one day, you and I will be on opposing sides."

On opposing sides?

Shen Ye thought for a moment.

That... seemed unlikely.

No matter which cosmos the expert came from, as long as the goal was Immortal Country, I would welcome them.

——I welcome everyone to come and work here.

"You're overthinking it. I wouldn't go against you," Shen Ye said.

"Do you promise?" Song Yinchen asked.

"I promise," Shen Ye said.

Song Yinchen smiled, her eyes curving into a new moon.

She got up herself to get a large bottle of chilled drink, poured Shen Ye a full glass, then filled her own.

Raises glass.

Touches glasses.

"I'm not planning to leave this time, just in case someone around you—hmph."

Holding her glass, Song Yinchen took a small sip, seemingly having thought of something, her beautiful, large eyes rolling in annoyance.

Shen Ye drank the chilled beverage in his glass "gulp gulp" all at once, then curiously asked,

"What does 'hmph' mean?"

Song Yinchen poured him another full glass of the chilled beverage, deflecting guiltily, "It's nothing. I'm just worried that some short-sighted fellows might try to approach you."

"I'm just a student. Who would go out of their way to win me over? Besides, more and more people will be able to go to Immortal Country later on, so I won't be of much value anymore," Shen Ye said.

Suddenly, a voice sounded:

"You're not wrong in saying that. Once everyone can go to Immortal Country, a student really isn't worth much."

A person suddenly appeared in an empty seat.

She rested her cheek in her hand, looking at the man and woman before her.

This woman had long hair draped over her shoulders, dressed in ancient garb akin to stage costumes, her demeanor full of haughtiness.

Shen Ye asked, "Who are you? Do you need something from me?"

"Just a little matter," the mature woman said.

"About what?"

"Everyone else has already returned, but you have stayed the longest. I guess—for Immortal Country, you are the most important," the mature woman said.

Not bad.

She guessed correctly.

"You guessed wrong. We just have different tasks, that's all," Shen Ye said.

"Wait a second, who exactly are you?" Song Yinchen asked warily, sizing up the woman and then looking at Shen Ye.

Not bad.

It seemed that Shen Ye did not know her.

"'Actual Refinement Layer' cosmos, Xiao Mingming, Twelve Layers of the Law Realm,"

the mature woman introduced herself.

A high-level cosmos powerhouse!

However, neither Shen Ye nor Song Yinchen seemed to react much.

Xiao Mingming was a bit surprised at their lack of reaction but quickly realized.

——These two youngsters were still too naive, not comprehending the true significance of her status.

"What do you want with Shen Ye? He clearly has never met you," Song Yinchen asked again.

"Quiet," the mature woman glanced at her.

Whoosh—

Song Yinchen disappeared in an instant.

Shen Ye's eyebrows twitched, and he looked around.

In the restaurant, there was a bustle of voices.

The people were indifferent to the events unfolding here.

It seemed they could not see what was happening at all.

"The thing just now, was it some kind of space-based Technique, right?" Shen Ye asked.

"In Subspace, my avatar will properly educate your little girlfriend—now respond to my question seriously, or I can't guarantee what will happen to her," Xiao Mingming said.

At that moment, the waiter served a dish.

Fried peanuts.

Shen Ye picked up a peanut, put it in his mouth, and chewed it with great relish.

This Xiao Mingming, though she had the strength of Twelve Layers of the Law Realm, her power was also suppressed to the Nine Layers of the Law Realm in this 'Indefinite Layer' cosmos.

Song Yinchen was at the Eightfold strength level.

But when it came to fighting, Song Yinchen was more than just Eightfold.

Chaos Spirit Light made the whole world wary, and she just happened to also nurture one.

To what extent does she understand strength and rules?

Plus Song Yinchen's own Talent Abilities, the two types of Dharma Eye—

Fight with Song Yinchen?

The thought alone was chilling.

Shen Ye put his mind at ease, lifted his glass, and drank.

"Frankly speaking, I have many connections in Nightmare World, so Immortal Country hopes that I stay there longer, helping the people there," Shen Ye said.

"Lies, I can tell whether it's true or false," Xiao Mingming said.

Shen Ye was momentarily startled.

Suddenly, a series of tiny glowing characters emerged:

"Immortal Country assigns you a mission:"

"Since you have many connections in Nightmare World, Immortal Country hopes that you will stay there longer, helping the Undead there."

"Mission reward: None."
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"—This is a real mission issued by Immortal Country, absolutely truthful."

Shen Ye couldn't help scratching the back of his head, saying to Xiao Mingming: