Mobile Shelter

Dong Qi was unsure why the sudden unease in his heart was so intense. As the unease gradually subsided, a thought inexplicably surfaced in his mind.

They fled inland, far from the sea.

After calming down for a while, the thought that suddenly appeared in my mind gradually weakened, but for some reason, it lingered in my mind and I couldn't forget it.

Seeing that it was almost time, and that Suzuki Masako should already have dinner ready for him in the house, Dong Qi decided not to linger outside and went straight into the farm space.

For some reason, as soon as Dong Qi entered the house, the thought that had been lingering in his mind vanished instantly.

Masako Suzuki, who had already prepared dinner, watched Dong Qi's figure flashing in and out repeatedly, and couldn't understand why Dong Qi would do such a strange thing as repeatedly entering and leaving the house.

After multiple tests, Dong Qi finally confirmed that the thought lingering in his mind would completely disappear once he entered the farm space.

But as soon as he leaves the farm space, for some reason, the image will inevitably resurface in his mind.

Although the thought was not strong in his mind and would disappear quietly when he was focused on other things, it would gradually become stronger once Dong Qi had free time.

Faced with this situation, Dong Qi didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing Dong Qi standing motionless in the living room, Suzuki Masako approached him with concern and asked, "Brother Dong, what happened? Why were you going in and out of the house repeatedly? Did you encounter some problem?"

Upon hearing Masako Suzuki's concerned words, Dong Qi's thoughts were interrupted by her question. He was taken aback for a moment, but then immediately reacted.

Masako Suzuki is also an Awakened One. If that's the case, and she leaves the house to go outside, if she has the same thoughts as me, then it means that this strange thing is not just happening to me.

To be honest, after Dong Qi built the house in the farm space, Suzuki Masako settled down there as soon as she entered the house.

At first, the house was completely empty, just a bare shell.

Because Dong Qi was busy with other things outside, he obtained a lot of decoration materials through various channels and sent them into the house, leaving Suzuki Masako to do as she pleased.

After all, for Dong Qi, all he needed was a place to live and a bed to sleep in; he didn't have high demands for other things.

After Suzuki Masako finished decorating the house by herself, even though Dong Qi repeatedly persuaded her, Suzuki Masako was still only willing to stay in the house and did not want to leave.

Having received the education of a priestess from a young age, she had long been accustomed to this life of never leaving the house.

So rather than sitting in the passenger seat and enjoying the ever-changing scenery, she preferred to stay in the house cleaning and reading quietly in her spare time.

After learning of Suzuki Masako's thoughts, Dong Qi went along with her interests and spent some money to buy all sorts of books.

After several rounds of expansion, the farm warehouse now had a lot of space. Apart from some books that Suzuki Masako liked to read, which were placed in the study, all the other books were stored in the warehouse by Dong Qi.

After Masako Suzuki finished reading the books in her study, she would update and replace them, ensuring that she always had new books to read for a long time.

After learning that Dong Qi was thinking of her so much, Suzuki Masako also used all her skills during the discussion.

If Dong Qi's body hadn't undergone multiple enhancements, he probably wouldn't have been able to get through that rather absurd period.

Perhaps because she hadn't left the house for a long time, Suzuki Masako didn't wait for Dong Qi to persuade her to leave the house again and nodded in agreement.

Actually, when he first spoke, Dong Qi was prepared to be rejected by Suzuki Masako, but this matter was very important to him.

If Suzuki Masako does not agree to Dong Qi's request, Dong Qi will not let her act childishly.

Dong Qi usually doesn't take it too seriously when the other party uses a coquettish gesture to refuse some of his suggestions.

However, when faced with important matters, if the other party still does not listen to his instructions, it can only mean that the other party is not reasonable and is taking advantage of him. Dong Qi needs to give them a small punishment as a warning.

Fortunately, Suzuki Masako was very intelligent. After observing Dong Qi's strange behavior of repeatedly going in and out of the house, she knew the seriousness of the matter. Without Dong Qi having to persuade her, she nodded in agreement the first time he spoke, letting Dong Qi make arrangements.

As Dong Qi and Suzuki Masako left the house together, Suzuki Masako had just appeared in the driver's seat when she suddenly had the same thought as Dong Qi.

Leave here and head inland, away from the sea.

Masako Suzuki didn't know why this thought suddenly appeared in her mind, but she also realized that Dong Qi might have called her out to test whether she would have this thought after leaving the farm space.

Before Dong Qi could even ask, Suzuki Masako told him her thoughts.

When Dong Qi heard that Suzuki Masako had left the house, he had the same thought in his mind and knew that this matter was not simple.

The two then did not linger outside and returned to the farm space.

After returning to the farm space house, just as Dong Qi had repeatedly tested, once Suzuki Masako entered the farm space, the thought that had been lingering in her mind would instantly disappear.

After confirming the situation, Dong Qi stopped Suzuki Masako from testing it again and then said, "Alright, with what we just experienced, you don't need to verify it repeatedly anymore."

It's almost dinner time now. Now that we've confirmed this situation isn't just happening to me, and that there are tall people to hold up the sky if it falls, our most important thing right now is to fill our stomachs.

Don't worry about anything else. Just stay here quietly and take care of the logistics for me. That's the biggest help you can give me.

After saying that, Dong Qi approached and picked her up in his arms. He didn't go into the bedroom, but went straight to the dining table.

At this moment, Dong Qi didn't mind the trouble. He used one hand to pick up food and eat, while the other hand went deep into the valley with its towering peaks.

Perhaps sensing Dong Qi's vexed expression, Suzuki Masako, sitting in Dong Qi's lap, stopped eating and stayed obediently in Dong Qi's arms like a quiet kitten, letting Dong Qi knead her.

While Dong Qi mechanically ate his dinner, his mind was racing with thoughts.

When Dong Qi finished eating and put down his chopsticks, a rough outline of his subsequent plan had formed in his mind.

Then, he spoke very gently to Suzuki Masako in his arms, "Sweetie, you just experienced what happened outside. I'm going out to find the others and exchange information. I might not be back to rest tonight."

After hearing Dong Qi say this, Suzuki Masako did not answer directly. Instead, she picked up a tissue from the table and wiped away the crumbs left on Dong Qi's lips while he was eating.

He then gave Dong Qi a blessing kiss, straightened Dong Qi's collar, and then gently instructed Dong Qi, "It's dangerous outside. If you encounter danger, don't be reckless. You must protect yourself."

Regardless of what Suzuki Masako was like in the past, ever since she followed Dong Qi, she has always maintained a gentle expression when facing him.

This is also why Dong Qi originally went to the island nation with the intention of simply venting his desires, without intending to bring anyone back.

But the reason why he didn't abandon Masako Suzuki when he finally left the island nation and always kept her by his side was...

Perhaps this is why, no matter how hard a man strives or how dissolute he may be outside, the woman who can provide him with a warm harbor will always hold an important place in his heart.

As dusk approached, faced with this strange situation, Dong Qi's first thought was undoubtedly of Peng Qi, a researcher at the research institute.

Before Dong Qi could even drive close to the research institute, the latest chapter was already on display! Book lovers, hurry back! He saw that the research institute was under lockdown. Forget about going to the gate to ask the staff on duty to contact Peng Qi; he was even prevented from approaching the main gate.

Seeing this scene, Dong Qi immediately realized that it was virtually impossible to contact Peng Qi now.

However, precisely because of this, Dong Qi was able to roughly determine from the current situation that the thought lingering in his mind was not unique to him or a few others.

Otherwise, the research institute wouldn't have made such a big commotion.

Besides Peng Qi, the only remaining channel for Dong Qi in Kyoto is Qin Hanxiao's route.

Although I don't know where he is now, I guess I should be able to find a way to contact him if I go to the warehouse.

After all, he had just unloaded that giant mutated marine creature during the day. Unless he hired professionals, it would be impossible to properly dispose of the giant mutated marine creature's carcass in less than half a day.

Just as Dong Qi had guessed, even before reaching the warehouse, he could see from afar that it was brightly lit.

Seeing this, Dong Qi felt a little more at ease. After all, even if Qin Hanxiao wasn't at the warehouse, the people in charge here should still have Qin Hanxiao's contact information.

However, what Dong Qi did not expect was that, perhaps because Qin Hanxiao was not an Awakened, he was stopped by hidden sentries nearby before he even got close to the warehouse.

Just as the man was about to drive Dong Qi away, he heard that Dong Qi's purpose in coming here was to find Qin Hanxiao, so he told Dong Qi to wait where he was.

He took out his flashlight and signaled with three flashes on and three with dim flashes. Not long after, he saw a person hurrying over from the warehouse.

Once that person got closer, it was none other than Qin Hanxiao.

Qin Hanxiao, who rushed over, could roughly guess the identity of the person as he approached by looking at the vehicle.

But after he got closer and confirmed that it really was Dong Qi, his expression suddenly turned strange, and he reluctantly said, "Our transaction is over. Let's make it clear first, those things are not ordinary items, and there is no after-sales warranty."

Upon hearing Qin Hanxiao's words, Dong Qi had a bad feeling. However, as long as those things could maintain their normal state when the natal car was promoted next time.

For Dong Qi, the other issues were merely temporary limitations, so he didn't intend to delve into the problems Qin Hanxiao mentioned.

"The reason I came to see you this time is not because of that transaction."

After hearing Dong Qi say this, Qin Hanxiao's expression returned to normal slightly. Then, with a hint of doubt, he asked, "Since it's not because of that transaction, what brings you to me?"

It's only been a few hours since the last transaction; surely you're not planning to order another batch of goods from me.

Upon hearing Qin Hanxiao's words, Dong Qi did not speak directly, but instead glanced at the others behind Qin Hanxiao.

Upon seeing Dong Qi's gaze, Qin Hanxiao immediately understood its meaning. He walked over to his car, opened the passenger door, and said to Dong Qi, "Let's talk in the car."

At this moment, Dong Qi did not care that Qin Hanxiao not only did not take him to a secluded and deserted location, but also did not disperse the sentries behind him, leaving them to remain here on guard.

Seeing Dong Qi close the car door, Qin Hanxiao asked curiously, "Why did you come to see me so late? Did you forget something during the transaction, or did you suddenly realize that you were missing something and came to ask me to order it urgently?"

Actually, if you really need something, it's not too late to come to the market tomorrow. Right now, even if you wanted to order something from me, I'd need to go to the shop tomorrow to get it for you.

Seeing Qin Hanxiao's expression, Dong Qi knew that the other party was probably unaware of the recent events. However, although he already had some guesses, Dong Qi still asked persistently, "Haven't you noticed anything unusual?"

Hearing Dong Qi's seemingly random question, Qin Hanxiao, though somewhat suspicious of Dong Qi's hasty visit so late, still asked in a slightly questioning tone, "I've been staying in the warehouse the whole time. Why are you here now? Is something happening in Kyoto?"

After hearing Qin Hanxiao say this, Dong Qi did not directly explain why he had come to see him. Instead, he said to Qin Hanxiao, "Why don't you contact your friends at the research institute and ask them about the current situation?"

Although Qin Hanxiao had anticipated that Dong Qi would avoid discussing the reason for his trip after discovering that he knew nothing about this place, he never expected Dong Qi to give this answer.

Even after hearing Dong Qi say that, she couldn't help but think about contacting her friends at the research institute.

But he couldn't just let Dong Qi mention it; he had to follow Dong Qi's instructions and contact his friends at the research institute.

Seeing that Qin Hanxiao remained unmoved after hearing his suggestion, Dong Qi could roughly guess what the other party was thinking.

To be honest, although the transaction between the two went very smoothly, their relationship was not close.

Perhaps after completing several transactions in succession, and as the friendship between the two deepens, the other party will be more likely to listen to their reasonable suggestions.

But at this point, even if it's for the sake of saving face, the other party won't easily comply with Dong Qi's suggestions if they haven't been verified and their authenticity is unknown.

However, for suggestions that do not harm oneself, Dong Qi only needs to give him a way out, and he can go along with it.

"I just came from the research institute. The institute is under martial law now, and strangers can't get close at all."

Now that I've come to find you, I won't hide from you why I came.

Before we complete the transaction, I believe you should have investigated me through some channels. If you have connections with a research institute, you should know something about me if you investigated me through those channels.

Even if you didn't investigate me through the research institute, I won't hide it from you. I am an Awakened One, and you can probably guess the approximate function of my superpowers—it's related to this car.

Now is not the time to discuss my personal information in detail. If you want to learn more about me, let's find a place to sit down and talk slowly when we have time. As long as you are my friend, I will not hide any personal information from you.

The most important thing now is for you to contact your friends at the research institute.

As for the specifics, since you are not an Awakened One, you might not believe what I say, so you just need to call the research institute to contact them.

You should first inquire about the situation on the other side, so I can verify the information I have with the other party.

The specific results of the verification are not important. Even if the other party doesn't disclose any information to you, I will share the information I have obtained with you after you hang up the phone.

Dong Qi didn't have a phone because he didn't have many friends in Kyoto, and also because he didn't plan to stay in Kyoto permanently, so there was no need for him to have a cell phone.

For a native of Kyoto like Qin Hanxiao, with connections and resources, not having a mobile phone would be a pipe dream.

Since Dong Qi had already offered a way out, Qin Hanxiao naturally wouldn't refuse. Besides, after listening to Dong Qi's story, Qin Hanxiao was also incredibly curious about the issues that Dong Qi hadn't explicitly addressed.

So Qin Hanxiao didn't hesitate and took out a mobile phone-like communicator from his pocket, then contacted an acquaintance.

The phone was very accommodating, ringing only a few times before being answered. Before Qin Hanxiao could even speak, he heard a hurried voice from the other end: "You haven't awakened your superpowers yet, so why are you calling me at this time?"

I was going to send you a text message to let you know, but since you're calling now, you should already know the situation here, so I won't say anything more. Let's expedite the C3 plan.

Alright, don't ask me anything else. Just follow the plan. And don't contact me for a while. I reckon my communication equipment will be confiscated soon.

Okay, that's all, I'm hanging up.

"I just came from the research institute. The institute is under martial law now, and strangers can't get close at all."

Now that I've come to find you, I won't hide from you why I came.

Before we complete the transaction, I believe you should have investigated me through some channels. If you have connections with a research institute, you should know something about me if you investigated me through those channels.

Even if you didn't investigate me through the research institute, I won't hide it from you. I am an Awakened One, and you can probably guess the approximate function of my superpowers—it's related to this car.

Now is not the time to discuss my personal information in detail. If you want to learn more about me, let's find a place to sit down and talk slowly when we have time. As long as you are my friend, I will not hide any personal information from you.

The most important thing now is for you to contact your friends at the research institute.

As for the specifics, since you are not an Awakened One, you might not believe what I say, so you just need to call the research institute to contact them.

You should first inquire about the situation on the other side, so I can verify the information I have with the other party.

The specific results of the verification are not important. Even if the other party doesn't disclose any information to you, I will share the information I have obtained with you after you hang up the phone.

Dong Qi didn't have a phone because he didn't have many friends in Kyoto, and also because he didn't plan to stay in Kyoto permanently, so there was no need for him to have a cell phone.

For a native of Kyoto like Qin Hanxiao, with connections and resources, not having a mobile phone would be a pipe dream.

Since Dong Qi had already offered a way out, Qin Hanxiao naturally wouldn't refuse. Besides, after listening to Dong Qi's story, Qin Hanxiao was also incredibly curious about the issues that Dong Qi hadn't explicitly addressed.

So Qin Hanxiao didn't hesitate and took out a mobile phone-like communicator from his pocket, then contacted an acquaintance.

The phone was very accommodating, ringing only a few times before being answered. Before Qin Hanxiao could even speak, he heard a hurried voice from the other end: "You haven't awakened your superpowers yet, so why are you calling me at this time?"

I was going to send you a text message to let you know, but since you're calling now, you should already know the situation here, so I won't say anything more. Let's expedite the C3 plan.

Alright, don't ask me anything else. Just follow the plan. And don't contact me for a while. I reckon my communication equipment will be confiscated soon.

Okay, that's all, I'm hanging up.

Before we complete the transaction, I believe you should have investigated me through some channels. If you have connections with a research institute, you should know something about me if you investigated me through those channels.

Even if you didn't investigate me through the research institute, I won't hide it from you. I am an Awakened One, and you can probably guess the approximate function of my superpowers—it's related to this car.

Now is not the time to discuss my personal information in detail. If you want to learn more about me, let's find a place to sit down and talk slowly when we have time. As long as you are my friend, I will not hide any personal information from you.

The most important thing now is for you to contact your friends at the research institute.

As for the specifics, since you are not an Awakened One, you might not believe what I say, so you just need to call the research institute to contact them.

You should first inquire about the situation on the other side, so I can verify the information I have with the other party.

The specific results of the verification are not important. Even if the other party doesn't disclose any information to you, I will share the information I have obtained with you after you hang up the phone.

Dong Qi didn't have a phone because he didn't have many friends in Kyoto, and also because he didn't plan to stay in Kyoto permanently, so there was no need for him to have a cell phone.

For a native of Kyoto like Qin Hanxiao, with connections and resources, not having a mobile phone would be a pipe dream.

Since Dong Qi had already offered a way out, Qin Hanxiao naturally wouldn't refuse. Besides, after listening to Dong Qi's story, Qin Hanxiao was also incredibly curious about the issues that Dong Qi hadn't explicitly addressed.

So Qin Hanxiao didn't hesitate and took out a mobile phone-like communicator from his pocket, then contacted an acquaintance.

The phone was very accommodating, ringing only a few times before being answered. Before Qin Hanxiao could even speak, he heard a hurried voice from the other end: "You haven't awakened your superpowers yet, so why are you calling me at this time?"

I was going to send you a text message to let you know, but since you're calling now, you should already know the situation here, so I won't say anything more. Let's expedite the C3 plan.

Alright, don't ask me anything else. Just follow the plan. And don't contact me for a while. I reckon my communication equipment will be confiscated soon.

Okay, that's all, I'm hanging up.