Is this world of yours a serious place?

Although Ji Zi is unwilling to become a "vampire", a non-human species, it does not prevent her from envying the "vampire"'s unique physique.

——She didn't know that the so-called "vampires" were actually "fusion warriors".

"Senior, I don't know how you got your power, but you should know about the 'Valkyrie Experiment', right?"

"Yeah, I know a thing or two."

Chen Xiuming's knowledge of the Valkyrie experiment is limited to the content mentioned in the game "Honkai Impact 3rd", and he does not know the details.

The stars were dim, reflecting Ji Zi's dim eyes.

"Senior, do you know what price the participants of the 'Valkyrie Experiment' will pay?"

“…I know a thing or two.”

Chen Xiuming had already guessed what Ji Zi was going to say, so he chose to play the role of a loyal listener, listening to Ji Zi's inner pain, loss and melancholy.

The past is fixed, but the future can be changed.

The defects of "artificial stigmata" are not unsolvable. Alaya-vijnana has the ability to innovate and create real "stigmata".

Although the "stigmata" is said to be mysterious and magical, it is essentially a database that records a large amount of genetic information.

At the end of the pre-civilization era of the [Eigenworld], human technology had developed to the point where knowledge could be transcribed into gene fragments and passed on using genetic material as a carrier.

The stigmata record a large amount of technology, knowledge and power that far exceeds modern science, and will be intuitively manifested in the host in the form of abilities that cannot be explained by modern science.

Each stigma has different characteristics and even different abilities.

But without exception, because the technology in the stigmata requires the use of Honkai energy, the holders of the stigmata are endowed with excellent resistance to Honkai energy.

However, as human lineage continued, genes continued to mutate and exchange, and the originally complete stigmata genome eventually became dispersed.

Only when the stigmata gene fragments reach a certain degree of completeness will a special mark, namely the [stigmata], be created on the human body surface.

Although the "artificial stigmata" studied by Tianming can simulate the operation of the stigmata to a certain extent, it is ultimately a fake.

The current technology of mankind is unable to analyze the internal structure of the stigmata, and can only make crude imitations by copying them. Ultimately, the characteristic of enhancing resistance to Honkai energy is retained, while other abilities are greatly weakened or even completely disappeared.

By surgically implanting artificial stigmata into the bodies of the Valkyries, their resistance to Honkai energy can be greatly improved, allowing them to master the power of Honkai energy, but it also requires them to bear a great physical burden.

This physical burden often manifests itself in a sharp reduction in lifespan, making it difficult for them to live past the age of thirty, but most Valkyries who have artificial stigmata implanted often do not have the opportunity to live to the age of thirty.

Because most of the Valkyries who have artificial stigmata implanted are B-level and C-level Valkyries, only a few are lucky enough to become A-level Valkyries.

Although B-rank Valkyries are the backbone of Destiny, in the war against Honkai, both B-rank and C-rank Valkyries are actually just a string of cold "death numbers".

——Important, but not important.

……

"Senior, I am not a genius who was born with the 'Stigmata'. I am a 'mediocre' who needs to undergo the Valkyrie experiment to gain power..."

Ji Zi's tone was low, she was no longer satisfied with simply holding hands, and instead held Chen Xiuming's arm.

The two of them walked aimlessly, and unknowingly walked from a sparsely populated street to a busier street.

Looking at the peaceful life around her, Ji Zi was a little dazed and subconsciously stopped where she was.

Chen Xiuming did not urge her, but stood there silently accompanying her.

After a moment, Ji Zi's thoughts returned to reality.

"Senior, I don't think I can live peacefully until I'm thirty, so..."

Ji Zi seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if she had not made up her mind to say the following words, but her cheeks strangely flushed slightly.

Chen Xiuming was thinking about saying that he had a way to solve the flaws of artificial stigmata, but he didn't hear Ji Zi's next words, so he subconsciously asked: "So?"

"Senior, you, you can..."

Ji Zi suddenly became a little nervous, and her right index finger repeatedly curled up the hair by her ear nervously. Then she said the second half of the sentence in a mosquito-like voice, "Will you date me?"

Ji Zi's voice was very soft, but Chen Xiuming could still hear it very clearly.

"Wait—Himeko, are you serious?"

"Senior, have you never noticed that I have a strong liking for you?"

Ji Zi's tone was a little more resentful, but less nervous and uneasy. "My life span is only 30 years old. It's rare to meet such a good man as Senior - not only has a good personality, but he is also very handsome. I don't want to leave regrets in the future."

"Jizi, you don't know much about me yet..."

"Senior, isn't dating generally a process of getting to know each other?"

Ji Zi interrupted Chen Xiuming with a smile before he finished speaking.

Chen Xiuming was speechless for a moment, so he changed the subject: "Ji Zi, you are thinking this way because you won't live past 30, so...if I help you solve your physical problem, will you still have this thought?"

"Well……"

Ji Zi frowned slightly, seeming to be in a dilemma.

After a moment, she subconsciously glanced at Chen Xiuming and couldn't help but whispered: "I'll like him more that way."

"..."

Chen Xiuming was speechless, and then he continued helplessly, "Let's discuss this matter after I help you solve your physical problem."

"Eh——Senior, you were joking, weren't you?"

"of course not."

"If you can really solve my physical problem, I will definitely stay with you forever~"

Ji Zi's mood became very cheerful, not sure whether it was because she saw hope of recovery or because of Chen Xiuming's concern for her health.

Influenced by this, she couldn't help but hug Chen Xiuming's arms tightly, showing her pride among her peers to the fullest.

"Where to go next?"

"Senior, why don't we just go get a room?"

"… Let's be serious."

"I'm serious~ But since Senior doesn't want to do this right now, let's go to the sea."

"It's night time now."

"What's the problem? The seaside is more peaceful at night, perfect for the two of you to be alone."

"..."

Chen Xiuming was speechless for a moment, but did not refuse and was pulled away from the neighborhood by Ji Zi.

On the other side, Yuexia Chuyong and Kallen had been following behind, so they naturally heard what Chen Xiuming and Ji Zi were talking about.

Yuexia Chuyong's already blood-red eyes suddenly glowed with a dangerous gleam. He stared at Ji Zi's back with gritted teeth. His sharp canine teeth were faintly visible, making her look a bit like a cat with its fur standing on end.

Kallen was sincerely thankful that Chen Xiuming did not directly agree to Ji Zi's request, otherwise Moonlight Embrace would not just be a "gritting of teeth" reaction, he might even kill Ji Zi directly.

~~~~~

145

Chapter 145: First Embrace Under the Moon: The Cat That Steals Fish!

Although Canghai City is located on the seaside, it is actually quite far away from the seaside. Even if you drive there, it takes half an hour.

Chen Xiuming originally thought that Ji Zi was going to take a taxi to the beach, but he never expected that Ji Zi actually chose to drive herself, and on a "science fiction" style motorcycle.

"This is……"

Chen Xiuming looked puzzled, this motorcycle didn't look like a vehicle that could be manufactured in Canghai City.

The style of Canghai City is no different from that of a normal modern city. Although there are "Valkyries", "Death Soldiers" and "Vampires" lurking around, there are generally no "science fiction" elements.

At this time, Ji Zi suddenly rode a "science fiction" style motorcycle, which created a sense of incompatibility.

"This is Lady Kallen's motorcycle. It is temporarily kept with me."

As Ji Zi spoke, she threw a helmet to Chen Xiuming, and then continued, "I'd like to borrow it for a while now. Lady Kallen, I don't think you would mind."

Chen Xiuming caught the helmet thrown by Ji Zi and then sat behind Ji Zi.

"Do you know the way to the beach?"

"Of course! Senior, as the 'vigilante' of Canghai City, it is a basic skill for you to know the routes of this city very well."

Ji Zi raised her chin slightly with pride, showing the vigor and liveliness of a 19-year-old girl.

Chen Xiuming stretched out his arms and hugged Ji Zi's slender waist, causing her body to subconsciously stiffen, but returned to normal after a moment.

The thin clothes could not block the warmth from Chen Xiuming's palm, so Ji Zi could clearly feel the warmth coming from her waist.

Although the temperature was not high, it made her feel as if she was in contact with a hot iron, and her body temperature rose slightly.

"senior……"

Ji Zi twisted her waist somewhat uncomfortably.

Although this motorcycle is limited to two people, it seems that men were not considered when it was designed. The riding area is small, so it would be a bit crowded for Chen Xiuming and Ji Zi to ride together.

The already intimate posture of the two became even closer because of Ji Zi's twisting of her waist.

However, to outsiders, it was clear that Ji Zi deliberately adjusted her position to make her posture with Chen Xiuming more intimate.

Yuexia Chuyong, who was hiding in the dark, saw this and immediately took out a dark red axe as tall as a person, muttering "a cat that steals fish" to himself.

If Kallen hadn't stopped her, she might have jumped on Himeko.

Kallen finally managed to calm down the agitated Yuexia Chuyong, and saw Ji Zi driving Chen Xiuming out of the city, so she pulled Yuexia Chuyong and followed closely behind.

The motorcycle was going very fast, but it was Ji Zi's first time riding a motorcycle, so she didn't dare to ride too fast, which allowed Yuexia Chuyong and Kallen to follow far behind.

The motorcycle let out a low roar, and the gentle night breeze whistled sharply.

The surrounding scenery quickly receded and finally shrank into a point behind me.

……

Half an hour later, the motorcycle gradually slowed down and finally stopped next to the beach road.

Jizi originally wanted to end the ride with a cool drift, but considering that the motorcycle belonged to Kallen and she didn't have the confidence to do a perfect drift, she gave up the idea.

"Senior, please remember to give me a five-star rating~"

Ji Zi gave a sly smile and hung the helmet on the rearview mirror.

Chen Xiuming laughed in silence, put his helmet on the seat, and then looked at the sea not far away.

The sea is very beautiful during the day, but the sea at night also has a different charm.

Although the stars in the night sky are dim, their shining glory seems to be reproduced in the reflection of the rising waves on the sea, which is gorgeous, beautiful and dreamy.

"Hey-"

Ji Zi took off her boots lightly, revealing her white jade feet, then stepped onto the beach with joy and ran straight towards the waves not far away.

“Senior, don’t just stand there—there are only two of us on the beach right now, so you can indulge yourself without worrying about being seen by others!”

Chen Xiuming sighed helplessly, then started to chase after Ji Zi, but he did not walk barefoot like Ji Zi.

Although Ji Zi was completely unaware of this, Chen Xiuming knew that Yue Xia Chu Yong and Kallen had never left from beginning to end, and had always followed the two of them.

Furthermore, the End Kiana and Janna have always been accompanying Chen Xiuming.

"Dear Xiuming, you can indeed consider indulging yourself for a while."

Janna's gentle voice echoed in my ears.

Chen Xiuming shook his head slightly and whispered, "That's not necessary, but you can consider bringing Maria and the others to the beach to play tomorrow."

Rather than indulging himself in a relaxing mood, he was looking forward to seeing Maria, Angelica and Delta in their swimsuits.

Kiana the End quietly gazed at the distant sea level, her dazzling golden eyes reflecting a completely different scenery.

The sea water is no longer azure blue, but instead is dyed with deep and beautiful colors like the starry sky.

This world bubble has been in extinction for a long time, and the "barrier" that isolates the quantum sea is riddled with holes. There is no chance of reincarnation, and it may not even be able to survive until the time when the world bubble is restarted.

This can be seen from the sea.

The quantum sea is infiltrating into this world bubble. It is estimated that many quantum shadows have already entered this world bubble and are hiding and cruising in the deep sea, waiting for the moment when this world bubble completely sinks into the quantum sea.

Janna stood beside Kiana the End, stretched lazily and let out a comfortable moan.