Just a magical girl who picks up trash

The sudden noisy sound instantly resounded in all directions around. When everyone's eyes were caught, they immediately looked at Lu Ming, who seemed to be lying between a pair of dining tables with a confused look on his face. Then they looked to the other side following his dull gaze. The first thing they saw was the expressionless but pure and lovely girl and the person in front of her?

The reason why I put a question mark is because this person looks... really weird!

She looks just like a human... No, it should be said that she looks like a human female. Her slim figure and beautiful face, coupled with long black hair and a slightly tight work outfit, make her look like a professional secretary. However, that is only the normal part. The so-called abnormal part is that there are no organs called ears in the direction of the other party's temples. Instead, there is a pair of round metal headphones, and three wing-like antennas are installed at the back.

At this time, as the object continued to emit blue data light, obvious lines of light like electronic data flashed from time to time in the other party's originally dark eyes. A faint blue light flashed in the center of the palm, and a small hole that looked like a cannon hole could be vaguely seen slowly merging from the palm.

Robots... no, should I say artificial life forms?!

But... isn't it too human-like?!

The sudden appearance of the other party obviously caused an uproar at the scene. Of course, what was more important was that from beginning to end, even Luo Luo and Lu Bai, who were the closest to him, did not notice when the other party appeared here. It was as if he just appeared out of thin air, suddenly descended, and pushed Lu Ming away at the moment when he was about to touch Yu Yuan.

After reacting, Lu Bai's face immediately changed and he walked towards his son, obviously worried about whether the other party was okay. After all, this was his best son, and he couldn't let him get hurt!

On the other side, Luo Luo was looking at the artificial life form in front of Yu Yuan with an expression full of surprise.

After making the move, the opponent once again returned to standby mode. With his hands folded in front of him the next second, something strange happened: the originally slender figure nodded at Yu Yuan and then gradually became transparent, until it completely disappeared in front of everyone.

Optical camouflage?

This thought instantly flashed through everyone's mind, but at the same time, many people, including Luo Luo, immediately turned on their data terminals to scan the field. However, the result was... there was no result, as if the other party did not exist at all, if it were not for Lu Ming who was lying not far away and had just been helped up to prove it!

In an instant, countless astonished gazes shifted from the disappeared artificial life to the object protected by the other party: Yu Yuan. Perhaps because Yu Yuan was too silent before, many people did not notice her existence until now. Many young people's eyes suddenly flashed with astonishment, while the faces of older people at this moment were flashing with complex and incomprehensible expressions such as calculation and scrutiny, in addition to astonishment.

Such a powerful concealment system, coupled with the powerful strength that was displayed just for a moment, can such an artificial life form be mass-produced? If so, then what is the strength of Tianyu City, and... if I can get this related technology... and so on!

"You...what do you mean?!"

Just as the various forces present were having all kinds of secret thoughts because of the sudden appearance of Yu Yuan's "guards", Lu Bai looked at Lu Ming who was helped up and then lost consciousness due to broken ribs. He immediately turned around and angrily accused Yu Yuan.

In this kind of meeting which is at least in the form of a coalition on the surface, all parties are actually forcibly restraining themselves from conflicting with other forces that they normally dislike. This is like some kind of unspoken rule. After all, in such a joint meeting, whoever starts the fight first will inevitably be regarded by others as boycotting the alliance or deliberately destroying the alliance, etc.

Yu Yuan's sudden action at this time obviously broke this unspoken rule, so Lu Bai's questioning was full of justification. One could even see a flash of greed in his eyes. It was obvious that the real purpose of blaming Yu Yuan was not to bring him to justice, but for... the matter of the machine that just flashed by.

"..."

Yu Yuan didn't care about the other party's purpose... or rather, he didn't take it to heart at all. He turned around and prepared to leave without even intending to pay attention.

"You...you stop, you..."

Seeing the other party's lack of respect, even Lu Bai's anger would soar. Moreover, as the mayor of a city, he was extremely proud of his high position. At this moment, he was actually ignored so blatantly by a little girl. A wave of anger surged in his heart. Just when he was about to call Yu Yuan and even prepare to call the guards to take action, Luo Liao on the side suddenly spoke:

"Mayor Lu Bai, it seems like it's not your turn to raise an army and question someone!"

"Ugh?!"

The sudden words made Lu Bai, who had just been anxious and angry, stunned for a moment. He then looked in the direction of Luo Luo in disbelief. Not only was the other party's tone full of coldness, but even the way he addressed himself changed from Mayor Lu to Mayor Lu Bai. He called him by his full name, and the alienation in his tone was too obvious.

The two figures who had been talking peacefully before suddenly showed such an attitude. Lu Bai turned his head to look at him, confused. However, the smile on Luo Liao's face had disappeared, replaced by a rare serious expression. He said:

"I should have told you that this is the wife of the Lord of Tianyu City, a married woman (yes!), but what was your son doing just now?"

What are you doing? Is there any need to tell me based on your reaction?

62. Tianyu City

(This volume is basically foreshadowing, with the story of Red Ponytail and Feather Edge unfolding in two lines. Hmm...it's quite important for the rest of the story!)

A beautiful girl with such clear and lovely appearance at the banquet is undoubtedly as dazzling as a beautiful gem. In this case, if any "young hero" approaches her, there is no doubt that his purpose is only one... This is something that all the young heroes around will undoubtedly not deny.

After all, a gentleman desires a beautiful lady, isn't that common sense?

However, if it was just a situation of this nature where Lu Ming went up to strike up a conversation and ended up getting beaten up, everyone might look at Yu Yuan with blaming eyes. After all, even if it was self-defense, it was excessive defense, not to mention that Lu Ming actually did not touch the other person, he just said hello and wanted to strike up a conversation.

However, the prerequisite is that the other party is an ordinary "girl"!

however……

"I should have told you that this is the wife of the Lord of Tianyu City, a married woman (yes!), but what was your son doing just now?"

Frankly speaking, the amount of information contained in Luo Luo's words was obviously a bit outrageous, especially when everyone heard that such a young girl was actually a married woman. In an instant, a word flashed in everyone's mind: lolita control, and then it was filled with strong envy, jealousy and hatred. At this moment, the whole banquet was even filled with the smell of something burning, and it became hot.

Of course, leaving aside envy, jealousy, and hatred, everyone immediately understood the identity of the unknown lolita wife from Luo Liao's tone. Luo Liao seemed to have introduced her to Lu Bai and Lu Ming from the beginning, but even so, the young man named Lu Ming still acted like a gentleman and approached her...

Although it is common sense that a gentleman seeks a beautiful lady, but when faced with a beauty who is already taken, you still try to flirt with her... This behavior is obviously despicable... You should at least be a little more discreet when trying to steal her away. Not only was it so blatant, but you ended up getting kicked out because of your incompetence. This is really... extremely embarrassing!

In an instant, everyone's stance shifted because of Luo Liao's words. Many people present knew Luo Liao, and it was obvious that the dignified Tower Master of Tianta City would not make such an unrealistic joke about such a matter. Therefore, in the face of this "truth", there was no doubt that countless people looked at Lu Ming with contempt at this moment. Even looking at Lu Bai, there was an inexplicable look of doubt in their eyes, "Like father, like son?"

"..."

His face instantly turned the color of liver. How could Lu Bai not understand what others could understand? In fact, he had given up on Yu Yuan the moment he knew she was married. He had never expected his son to be so eager to pursue other people's women... and he did it openly and without any concealment.

In fact, the roar just now was an instinctive reaction when he saw his son injured, and he regretted it right after he roared... No matter how you look at it, he was in the wrong, especially his son... This was simply like rubbing his face on the ground and then licking it to let others step on it.

After Luo Luo directly pointed out such behavior, Lu Bai couldn't utter a word of rebuttal even though his face was sour at that moment. Looking at the eyes around him that were watching the show or looking at him with contempt, he knew clearly at this moment that his reputation in this area was ruined. Not only that, because of his reputation, all future cooperation would probably be affected.

Of course, the most important thing is... looking at Luo Luo and Yu Yuan, these two people came together. Maybe before he would have thought it was just a chance encounter between storytellers, but now it seems that they are in the same group!

He offended Tianyu City and Tianta City at the same time, especially since one of them was the wife of the Tianyu City Lord who was trusted and appointed as the spokesperson for this alliance. This was undoubtedly a real disaster for him!

Finished!

This was the thought that flashed through his mind in an instant, but immediately after this thought came the deep resentment and hatred that undoubtedly belonged to a person with a dark heart... It was all her!

His eyes instantly looked at Yu Yuan, who was almost at the door not far away as if it had nothing to do with him. As if feeling the gaze behind him, Yu Yuan stopped again and turned his head with some confusion. Lu Bai had already lowered his head in an instant to hide the deep resentment and anger in his eyes... The resentment was directed at Yu Yuan and Luo Luo, and the anger was... directed at those people around who were taking advantage of the situation and looking at him with mocking eyes.

"You guys... just wait, just wait!"

Hatred and anger are the most easily nurtured emotions in everyone's heart, and when these two emotions are stimulated and strengthened, their degree is even enough to cover up rationality and make people give up thinking. Obviously at this moment, under the eyes of those around him that made him feel extremely pressured, Mayor Lu Bai suddenly had an idea in his mind that seemed to destroy the world.

However, being able to become the mayor, he obviously has the patience and so on. Therefore, knowing that the time is not right and his own strength is not enough, he obviously did not show the negative emotions in his heart. Instead, he lowered his head for a long time before raising his head and solemnly said to Luo Luo and Yu Yuan in the distance:

"I have offended you, and I deserve it. I apologize to both of you. I am extremely sorry!"

Having said this, Lu Bai, who obviously had no reason to stay any longer, immediately hurried towards another exit in the opposite direction, followed by Lu Ming, who had fainted and was carried by the guards.

The annoying person left, but Yu Yuan obviously had no reason to stay here, so he turned around and continued walking until he left the banquet hall. Seeing this, Luo Luo, who seemed to have no reason to stay, hurriedly followed him.

The banquet that had been silent for a while was held again with music. Mixed in the noisy voices were the sounds of people discussing and laughing. However, the topic had obviously deviated a little, from the initial chat to... the situation of the girl and the fleeting machine.

During the discussion, someone inadvertently answered and everyone realized that the machine was the specialty robot of Tianyu City, called "Xumajia".

Exclusive to Tianyu City!

63. I feel like I can’t get married

“Woooo ...

"Hey, I said..."

“Woooo ...

"Okay, I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have made such a joke. I apologize, okay?"

"Woooo ...

"Can you please stop crying? It's just that we were stripped naked and this and that. Anyway, we are all robots and women. What's the big deal~~"

"Woooo ...

“…She seemed to be crying even more sadly!”

Looking at the girl holding him tightly in his arms, burying her head in his arms and crying loudly, leaving only a pair of red ponytails swinging constantly, Liuli subconsciously stroked her head to comfort her, and said this to Qiqi who was in front of him with a helpless look on her face.

Ten minutes had passed since Qiqi put her into the self-inspection machine. After ten minutes of torture that could be described as hell on earth, she was finally let down. Although she felt extremely refreshed after all the parts of her body were refreshed, it was obvious that Red Ponytail's mood could not feel as relaxed as her body. Instead, she felt as if she had lost something very important.

If she were really human, she would probably cry and say a very classic sentence at this time: I can't get married!

Of course, strictly speaking, she couldn't get married because she was a machine, so there was no need for her to say this. However, as a new-age mechanical lifeform with a human 'heart', she undoubtedly felt humiliated from the previous comprehensive physical examination... Deep humiliation, not only from the body, the greatest humiliation actually came from her own heart!

She actually showed an expression of enjoyment for a moment, and because she couldn't resist, she thought, "Since she can't resist, she might as well just enjoy it." Then she relaxed. Although it was only a moment, Red Ponytail said... she despised herself for being like this!

Of course, in addition to despising herself, another more important situation is Qiqi who is beside her... No matter what the reason is for her to have such a big change, but based on her heartbeat just now, from today on, she will definitely, definitely, definitely be the person that Red Ponytail hates the most, no doubt about it!

Such a firm belief was instantly formed in her heart. Even in the face of the other party's apologetic voice, Red Ponytail remained unmoved... If apologies were effective, then what was the point of the Mechanical Lifeform Convention?!

The big red eyes that occasionally showed glared at the other person, and then silently buried themselves in Liuli's chest. You know what, although they were all mechanical life forms, Liuli's chest was soft and quite comfortable, unlike a certain big bad guy, who was almost the same size as a toddler like himself!

"...Although it was indeed my fault, and I'm sincerely apologizing and feeling guilty now, why did I feel so bad just then?"

Qiqi, who had originally been frowning and apologizing, suddenly covered her chest, which seemed slightly smaller than Liuli's, and muttered to herself in confusion. The red-haired girl in Liuli's arms shuddered instantly... Could this guy read minds?!

Of course she couldn't read Xiaobai's mind. In fact, Qiqi was confused for a while and then she looked at the girl with red ponytail with a headache again. To be honest, she did that to Xiaobai with some kind of mischievous mentality. After all, driven by the "feelings" she had gained from the other party with great difficulty, she didn't know why, after seeing Xiaobai again, she inexplicably had a feeling of wanting to bully the other party.

Of course, it’s not the kind of bullying that involves fighting, but another kind of bullying… well, it’s similar to playing, a kind of bullying that is difficult to fully describe in words… Yes, that’s the feeling!

It was precisely this emotion that suddenly emerged from her digitized heart that caused her to do that. In fact, after listening to Xiaobai's blushing screams, she was also quite surprised why she did that. Her first reaction was even to prepare to let the other party down.

However, for some reason, when he saw Xiaobai's naked body being grasped by countless mechanical arms, the palm that was originally stretched out turned into... an automatic camera system?

Wait, what are you doing?

Collection!

Oh, so it’s a collection... Why do you want to collect Xiaobai’s naked body?

Anyone who destroys the beauty of the world will die!

Huh? Is that so?

That's right, that's it!

After the above conversation in her mind, she decisively watched Xiaobai die without helping him, and even grabbed Liuli who was about to attack... She didn't know why, but she always felt that she had only been away for a few days, and the young man had found a new friend. She was very unhappy... Yes, very, very unhappy.

At that moment, Xiaobai suffered severe humiliation both physically and mentally because of his hesitation for a moment. Although he was secretly happy for his collections, he still looked guilty on the surface and silently apologized to Red Ponytail.

In this way, the three of them sat on the lounge chairs outside the inspection factory in a rather strange posture and were looked at several times by many passing mechanical life forms. Finally, after Qiqi's continuous apologies and Liuli, who seemed to be holding her, couldn't bear it anymore and comforted her a few words, Red Ponytail finally stopped crying, revealing a red face that was difficult to breathe because she was buried.

"..."

Because she had been crying for too long and was sobbing a little, her face looked a little pitiful and at the same time as cute as a red apple. Qiqi's eyes almost instantly emitted a laser-like light. Although Liuli, who was holding her, did not react at all, she could not help but tighten her arms at this moment.

"Are you serious?"

Red Ponytail suddenly asked Qiqi this question, and Qiqi nodded without even thinking. In order to prevent this little ancestor from getting angry with her, she immediately repeated her previous promise:

"I promise, to compensate the lovely Xiaobai sister, I will cover all your expenses for food, clothing, housing, and transportation during your rest period. Furthermore, I will absolutely accept any instructions from Xiaobai and will never refuse them!"

Don’t think that mechanical life forms don’t have to spend money on food, drink, entertainment, etc. on the mechanical planet. In fact, in order to prolong the life of the mechanical planet, the entire mechanical planet even has a currency system that is more complete than the human society in the past!

64. Reproduction of Emotions

After all, the Mechanical Planet was originally a tourist planet, and what are the characteristics of a tourist planet? Of course, it's a place with high fees and high consumption!

Therefore, although all mechanical life forms on the mechanical planet are now actually under the jurisdiction of the main brain and are basically an integrated existence, in order to commemorate humans or to keep certain human systems unchanged, the monetary system has been maintained.

Although this so-called currency is really just a number for mechanical life forms, even numbers can be used to pay wages and other things... although it is rarely used!

After all, on a mechanical planet, mechanical life forms can go to the hospital (to inspect parts) for free, replace organs (parts) for free, travel at their own expense (flight mode), and even go into space (to fight) for free. As a soldier, they will also receive a pension.

In contrast, although mechanical life forms were designed to imitate human functions such as eating and other senses when they were first manufactured, due to their emotional indifference, they rarely engage in activities other than their compulsory work. Most of them will stay at home to recharge and recuperate after work.

The 'salary' in your hands naturally becomes the only number left!

Even if there are one or two people who occasionally have a little bit of strong feelings, they basically just go out for a walk... just like the mechanical life forms that can be seen in front of you. As for buying some decorations on the street or going to a high-end restaurant to eat... well, just think about it!

In fact, according to Qiqi's revelation, the main brain once thought about demolishing all these entertainment, restaurants, and recreational facilities. After all, for the current mechanical planet that prioritizes efficiency, these are undoubtedly useless products. However, before this idea was implemented, the next two Red Ponytails were born.

"Because of your appearance, we decided to reshape the plan of human emotions, so these entertainment facilities have been preserved for you to express your emotions at any time..."

That's roughly what it means. Of course, in order to make the red horsetail more like humans, these facilities... are not free at all. In other words, if the red horsetail wants to eat or play there, or even visit somewhere, it will... require a ticket!

That's right, it all costs money, and it's only for Red Ponytail alone. As for the reason...

"If everything is given to you for free, then is there still the possibility of the various rich emotions that humans develop in their struggle to make a living?"

In one sentence, because what he said was so reasonable, it made the red-tailed girl, who had originally protested, speechless!

Well, by the way, all the expenses of Red Ponytail during her vacation were actually paid by Liuli, and Liuli didn’t care at all about it!

However, after Qiqi arrived, the responsibility of paying the bill was undoubtedly transferred to her as the "bad guy". Qiqi not only did not object to this, but looked... quite happy?

This is the first time I see someone so happy spending money... No, she is not a human, she is a mechanical life form!

With this kind of complaint in mind, Red Ponytail finally chose to temporarily forgive Qiqi. As for why it was temporarily... doesn't it depend on her performance?

What? You asked who said before that they would never, ever, ever forgive each other?

Well... let me ask you this: as a human being (a mechanical life form), with all the grudges and grievances... is it important to have money?

"So... where are we going next?"