Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 226, Section 017: The two met in silence.
Jin Ziyue clutched his wound and staggered out of the building.

If it weren't for that woman in the breakfast group who changed her ID to Lancer, I probably wouldn't have been able to escape so easily.

A woman's abilities are as strong as her personality.

Jin Ziyue's [Carbon Gas] remains unaffected.

Because the time limit for the decree has exceeded the maximum scope of her influence.

【Tiger Silent Incense】

The holder possesses a fierce and domineering aura like a tiger. Under absolute intimidation, they have a strong personal influence. Generally, under their influence, the holder's personality tends to be bold and generous. They are a minor leader in an organization, and those around them are inspired by them to become more enterprising.

With the blessing of the inscription, the holder is as brave as a tiger, yet can also calmly appreciate the beauty of a rose. It is a powerful inscription that combines a fierce spirit with a meticulous mind.

After acquiring this ability, one gains the power to actively intimidate the entire area, rendering any dormant commands in the surrounding area ineffective. This intimidating command is an essential attribute for any king.

Those who control destiny follow the century-old precept against using the decrees, so they are naturally suppressed and unable to fully unleash their potential.

A woman's destiny is the nemesis of countless fateful and deadly situations in the world.

Jin Ziyue's body turned into dust before the explosion, but the dust could not avoid the explosion and even aggravated the damage caused by the flames. This damage was irreversible, unlike physical damage from weapons, and could not be dispersed to heal the injury.

【Earth Carbon】's weakness is fire.

However, after a century of growth, it managed to overcome many disadvantages thanks to its powerful energy.

His arm was burned, and most of his body also had minor burns.

The clothes also burned in the car during the transformation. In addition to the bodysuit, which was also made of carbon fiber, one of the breakfast group's black technologies, the ability of 【E-body Carbon Gas】 to control carbon atoms, could carbonize it as well.

Taking advantage of the effects of the [Carbon Aura], he changed into clothes that concealed his injuries. Although there was blood on his forehead and his hair was soaked with sweat, he managed to escape from those Fate Masters and survived by sheer luck.

By the time Jin Ziyue finished his work, almost the entire day had passed.

He secretly used a code to call Boots, just like when they used to play spy games. Only Boots could understand Jin Ziyue's special voice, and it scurried outside.

Yan Wuxun cursed, but didn't really care.

Boots is a very intelligent cat. It knows how to sneak out for a treat, but it doesn't cause much trouble, saving Yan Wuxun a lot of cat food.

Sometimes, seeing the boots is like seeing their two former owners.

The young man and the girl strolled side by side under the sycamore trees, the setting sun casting its rays upon them, the falling petals rustling softly. Yan Wuxun followed behind, idly walking his cat, watching their shadows stretched long and slanted by the setting sun...

This scene has always been the image in Yan Wuxun's dreams.

Yan Wuxun never mentioned Jin Ziyue, just as Jin Ziyue never appeared in front of Yan Wuxun directly.

……

Jin Ziyue squatted down and lovingly touched the boots. A light screen flashed, and he took out a new destiny word from the boots and replaced it on himself.

Safe and sound

A talisman-type incantation provides a certain probability of turning danger into safety in the face of both major and minor events. At the same time, the host will be influenced by the incantation, and their personality will develop in a more stable and tranquil direction.

Passive: When in a quiet state, it can enhance its own recovery function and maintain a certain self-healing state.

This was the message that Jin Ziyue had prepared to give to Fu Qin back then.

At that time, Fu Qin insisted that her death was a gift from Heaven, just as her body and hair were given to her by her parents, and she refused to change the "carbon dioxide" on her body.

Until his death.

Jin Ziyue snapped out of his thoughts and carefully put the [Ethanol] back into the stove he was carrying.

He gently stroked the cat's neck and scratched its head. The cat squinted comfortably, its ears drooping and its mouth seemingly biting.

Jin Ziyue remained squatting on the ground quietly for a long time without standing up.

"So that's where you disappeared in a flash."

The sound of a man's footsteps gradually approached from behind.

Jin Ziyue's shoulders trembled for a moment, but he did not move.

Yan Wuxun walked up casually, reached out to his boots, and the boots obliged, giving him a light lick.

“This cat won’t get fat.” Yan Wuxun’s eyelids were lowered, his eyes fixed on the boots, his expression gentle as water.

Jin Ziyue opened his mouth slightly, but no sound came out of his throat.

"It's none of my business if you lose weight." Yan Wuxun hooked his index finger and teased the cat's snow-white fur under its neck.

"I know."

Jin Ziyue replied sullenly.

"Go in and sit down?"

"No, thank you." Jin Ziyue waved his hand, and Yan Wuxun then noticed the still-damp bloodstains on his forehead.

He wisely refrained from continuing the conversation on that topic.

"Thank you for secretly helping us a few times."

"If you want to thank someone, thank Fu Xun."

Yan Wuxun showed a hint of surprise, but quickly understood: "He's here too? That guy can definitely help you easily."

“I know I might be a burden here. But Douzi misses you and keeps nagging me to go out every day, saying, ‘We came here to find Brother Jin, didn’t we?’ I can only coax him by saying, ‘We’re broke. We’re in a strange place, we need to make a living first. Otherwise, when Brother Jin comes back, he’ll laugh at us.’”

"But he doesn't know, Douzi, we also need to know our place. Being a teenager and having a lot of enthusiasm won't save the world. We're just a burden. Your brother Jin also has his reasons. If he dared, he would have already acknowledged us."

Jin Ziyue remained silent.

His life is now a mess.

"You're the smartest of the three of us, so we have no reason to worry about you," Yan Wuxun said with a self-deprecating laugh.

Neither of them spoke. The boots glanced at the disheveled man, then at the silent male homeowner.

Just like when they were kids, every weekend they would gather and the three losers would squat on a street corner and discuss their illnesses.

Fu Qin's death completely severed him from his past, and the flames of revenge ignited in his heart. Overnight, the boy grew up, swallowing the flames.

Yan Wuxun never saw Jin Ziyue smile again after that.

The man put on a stern mask and completely transformed into a stranger.

"It's rare that you thought of contacting us today." Yan Wuxun forced a smile and asked, "Do you want to try my cooking? Even you have to pay."

In some ways, Yan Wuxun was just as naive as Douzi. The two of them dared to venture into District 16, overrun by White Walkers, to find the third member of their chuunibyou (delusional) team.

"Ah."

Jin Ziyue responded.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Wuxun's eyes. He was prepared for Jin Ziyue's indifferent refusal, and then he got up and floated away.

He had even planned out the pose he would strike when the two parted ways.

For a moment, Yan Wuxun was at a loss. He stood up, patted the dust off his thighs, and said, "I'll go start the furnace."

Jin Ziyue also stood up, and the orange cat led the way with its tail held high at his feet.

"Um... could you take me with you...?"

The girl's voice rang out.

Jin Ziyue frowned and looked back.

The girl behind him stood on the side of the street, tentatively raising her right hand, her eyes full of mischief.

"How did you find me?" Jin Ziyue asked in a cold voice, his face darkening.

"Didn't you have Fu Xun keep an eye on me? After you dealt with that kid a little, he asked you to come over."

Sanshui stuck out her tongue, put her hands together, and kowtowed in an apologetic gesture: "Don't mind it, I just missed you."

(End of this chapter)