Douluo Dragon King: My Strategy System Is a Bit Off

Chapter 69 Home is Where Love Is

Lin Ci tried to close his eyes and rest again, but the cold aura emanating from Gu Yue beside him made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Gu Yue remained silent, sitting quietly like an iceberg.

Lin Ci couldn't help but steal a glance at her, only to meet Gu Yue's icy gaze. She then casually looked away, wondering to herself, "I didn't do anything to her, did I? Why does she seem to be in a bad mood today?"

Does a dragon also have relatives visiting?

If she couldn't figure it out, she stopped thinking about it. Lin Ci yawned widely and leaned against the window to rest for a while.

Looking at the boy sleeping with his eyes closed beside her, Gu Yue suddenly felt much more at ease.

She was under immense pressure; the future of the spirit beasts and her bet with Na'er forced her to continue acting. But sometimes she just couldn't help herself.

Looking at the familiar features of the boy beside her, Gu Yue couldn't help but be a little lost in thought. He really was just like the guy who had been lying lazily sleeping in front of her ten thousand years ago.

The soul-guided bus they were traveling on was very fast, especially on the soul-guided highway. Utilizing magnetic levitation and soul-guided technology, the soul-guided highway greatly increased the bus's speed, reaching up to half the speed of a soul-guided train. For shorter distances, it was even more convenient than a soul-guided train. However, the distance between Donghai City and Tianhai City wasn't actually short; it took them four hours to reach Tianhai City.

Tianhai City is the largest city on the coast of the East China Sea.

Like Donghai City, Tianhai City is adjacent to the sea, but in a better location, boasting the largest port and docks on the entire continent. The Federal Navy is stationed outside Tianhai City, and in the distance, one can vaguely see massive warships anchored in the sea.

The East China Sea Fleet is stationed here year-round, spending most of its time guarding the city unless on a mission. It is precisely because of this formidable military strength that Tianhai City has become the largest city on the east coast, holding a pivotal position on the mainland, comparable to some major inland cities.

Military service is not mandatory for Soul Masters. However, if Soul Masters in Tianhai City are interested, their first choice would be to join the Navy here.

Although joining the modern military does not necessarily require one to be a Soul Master, there is no doubt that Soul Masters have excellent career prospects within the military.

This was an officially organized competition, so there was no need for participants to book their own hotels. Tianhai City, being wealthy and powerful, provided all the participants with extremely luxurious accommodations.

The hotel is unique, with half of its building situated in the sea, and every room offering ocean views. It gives you the feeling of being able to embrace the ocean.

Two people share a room, with the two women being Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan. Lin Ci shares a room with Tang Wulin. As for Xie Xie, he was moved to share a room with Wu Changkong.

They arrived in Tianhai City a day early, so the official opening ceremony and draw ceremony would begin on the second day, followed by the competition.

They've had a long and tiring day, so they should take a short rest.

Tianhai City is near the sea, and it's especially beautiful at night. Moonlight shatters into silvery scales on the waves. Gu Yue stands before the French windows, the salty sea breeze brushing against her hair. The sound of running water comes from the bathroom; Xu Xiaoyan is humming a song as she showers. Gu Yue lightly taps the glass with her fingertips, and a barely perceptible silver ripple pierces the bulletproof glass, transforming into a stream of light that falls into the sea in the night.

She gazed at the warships on the distant shore, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.

It is precisely because of humanity's unique creative ability that they developed this soul-guided technology, which has led to the current state of soul beasts.

"Soul-guided projectile..."

Gu Yue pondered for a moment, then her thoughtful gaze suddenly changed. She stared blankly at a spot on the beach next to the hotel, where a familiar figure stood.

A short while later, when Xu Xiaoyan came out of the bathroom, she looked at the empty room with a big question mark on her small head.

"Where is Sister Guyue?"

Tang Wulin was called away because of forging matters, so Lin Ci went to the beach next to the hotel alone to enjoy the night sea breeze.

He wore a simple blue school uniform from Donghai Academy, the sea breeze blowing freely through his short hair. He stood with his hands in his pockets, gazing quietly at the shimmering sea. Moonlight shone down, casting a soft silver glow on him.

If we follow this timeline, he should be able to leave this place within twenty years at most.

Then you can go home.

Feeling the soul power flowing within my body, something that was impossible to experience in my original world.

Do you crave power?

He had, of course, thought about it too. During his first conquest, he too had imagined spending his life with the one he loved, possessing power and absolute authority that mortals lacked.

But he later realized that the person who truly loved him was still waiting in the same place. He should go back; the more missions he completed, the more weary his heart became, and the more he loathed this world filled with soul power.

He was like a sailboat on the vast ocean, struggling to stay afloat, yet someone anxiously waited on the shore, carrying a faint firefly's glow. The more difficult the situation, the more he struggled, determined to reach the shore eventually.

Like the vast and beautiful ocean, which is something to yearn for, but he is not a fish...

Just then, a soft footstep sound came from behind. Lin Ci subconsciously turned around and saw that Gu Yue had appeared behind him at some point.

The girl wasn't wearing a school uniform, just a plain white dress, probably what she wore to bed. Even so, with her long black hair slightly ruffled by the sea breeze, her face, though not conventionally beautiful, possessed an extraordinary beauty. She seemed to radiate a soft, luminous aura.

"Why are you here?" Lin Ci asked, somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected Gu Yue to be here.

Gu Yue didn't answer immediately. She quietly walked to Lin Ci's side and looked out to sea with him. After a long while, she whispered, "Let's go out for some fresh air."

At this moment, Gu Yue was surprisingly free of the coldness she had during the day; instead, she exuded a very warm and gentle aura.

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Despite having spent so much time with everyone in Class Zero, Gu Yue always maintained a subtle sense of distance from the others. This gentle feeling was something Lin Ci was experiencing for the first time, especially since it was a stark contrast to the coldness she exuded during the day.

This feeling made him feel much better.

Lin Ci nodded slightly, and the two fell into a brief silence. The sea breeze continued to blow between them, and the sound of the waves seemed to drown out all other noises.

"What are you thinking about?" Gu Yue broke the silence first, turning to look at Lin Ci with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. She should have known very well that she shouldn't have too much contact with Lin Ci at this stage. But sometimes she just couldn't help it, especially when no one else was around; she always had a bit of wishful thinking.

"I miss home." Lin Ci didn't make up a reason, after all, homesickness can never be replaced by excuses.

Everyone has a home, big or small, sometimes filled with arguments, sometimes with conflicts. But it's still your home.

"Home?"

Gu Yue, the incarnation of the Silver Dragon King, seemed to misunderstand this term. She was born as half of the Dragon God and had no concept of home.

If I had to pinpoint it, then it would only be the Star Dou Great Forest. But for her, that forest felt more like a place to carry out her mission than a truly warm home.

Lin Ci looked at the confusion in Gu Yue's eyes, paused for a moment, and then realized something.

The young man chuckled, waved his hand, and walked back.

"Gu Yue, actually, being with the people you love is what home is..."

The boy's voice wasn't very loud against the backdrop of the night waves. But Gu Yue heard it clearly, and she stared blankly as the boy walked away.

After a long while, the girl lowered her head and murmured, "Is a home also a home with the one you love?"

(End of this chapter)