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"You, are you okay?"

Liu Ying found a tissue and handed it to Qiong, indicating that he could pass the tissue to the members of the Hound family. Qiong waited for the guy to finish crying before handing over the tissue.

"Thank you. I've kept this to myself all this time. Now that I can finally cry my heart out, I feel much more relaxed. You can go to the construction site if you want, just don't mention that you've seen me."

The hound family member wiped away his tears and said that Qiong seemed to understand that the meaning of the clock trick was not just to play pranks, but to release the emotions in people's hearts. It does not generate emotions, but only guides the emotions hidden in the heart. How many adults are without tears in their hearts?

Without the Hound family members blocking their way, Qiong and Liuying successfully entered the construction area. Along the way, they saw the Dream Builders building bridges and roads, the magical owl that could piece together two pieces of ground, and the passage hidden in the puzzle pieces. These were all experiences that they could not get in the city, and all of them were brought to Qiong by Liuying.

"This is untouched land where tourists don't set foot, so it's not as bustling as the city center... but I really like this quiet atmosphere."

On the way, Liu Ying told Qiong why she liked this place. Qiong also felt that this place was more suitable for dating and heart-to-heart talks than the noisy city. After all, you always have to do something when you're with a girl. How could a girl be so shameless in public?

After following the fireflies for about half an hour, Qiong arrived at the highest point of this dream, the place closest to the sky. In front of her was a newly completed rooftop platform. Looking ahead, she could see buildings of varying heights all around her, but they were all within sight. Her view was unobstructed, and she could even see the golden sun in the distance.

"The background music has been changed."

After arriving at the secret base, Qiong spoke up. He could still sense that the music that had been playing in his ears had suddenly changed.

“Have you heard this song, ‘Save a Heart from Sorrow’?” Firefly said.

"I haven't heard of it, but Little March seems to like it."

Qiong shook his head. He wasn't interested in music. Just as he was about to say that, he heard a familiar song playing.

"That's the sound of a robin. She sings so beautifully."

As Qiong listened to the music, a happy expression appeared on his face. Even if the robin's song turned to ashes—no, that's a bit ominous—it made him unable to distinguish between dreams and reality, even though it was indeed a dream.

"With the Grand Ceremony of Harmony approaching, her music occasionally plays in my dreams."

"I guess this counts as official advertising, since she's a member of the family."

Qiong quickly switched from listening to music to complaining. These people in the family have impure motives. They play their own songs with the same family every day to brainwash people. Won't they eventually want to cooperate with the family? This is a kind of subtle change. Fortunately, Qiong's original heart is firm. She said that if she likes the Robin, she will definitely not be interested in the family.

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Chapter 53 Entropy Loss

"This is the closest place to the sky of my dreams, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, and free from the arguments of dream architects. I can be undisturbed by anyone, experiencing the present moment—the scenery, the people, and the dream itself..."

Liu Ying looked up at the distant sunlight and said that the scattered light made her look golden. The sunlight was warm but not dazzling, and it seemed that she could look at it forever.

Qiong didn't reply. He and Liuying looked at the spot together. It was indeed incredibly quiet, like a fairy tale world. The only third element was the song of the robin. She sang a gentle song in their ear, adding a unique charm to the scene. No wonder Liuying set up this place as a secret base. Such a place is hard to find in the entire universe.

"How beautiful...time stands still in this golden moment, a golden dream. The fool in the tavern and the reminiscencer in the Memory Court, the wandering knight and the company's envoy, the nameless passenger on the Star Train...and me."

Liu Ying gazed gently ahead. When she mentioned the nameless guest, she looked meaningfully at Qiong. As a master of romance, Qiong understood Liu Ying's thoughts perfectly well. Even if it was a misunderstanding, he still boldly reached out and took Liu Ying's left hand.

Liu Ying seemed a little flustered at this moment, but she only moved her palm slightly and did not intend to withdraw it, and was thus held in Qiong's hand.

"...I'm sorry, A-Qiong, I am indeed an illegal immigrant."

Liu Ying was actually very afraid that Qiong would leave her after learning the truth. She apologized because she had lied to Qiong before, saying that she was a local. It was a crime that Qiong trusted her so much.

"No need to apologize. Everyone has their own thoughts. I didn't believe you when you said you were a local. How could a local be so beautiful?"

Qiong shook his head and said that Liu Ying didn't know how to respond for a moment, but after being praised for her beauty, she still showed a happy smile on her face.

"Hehe, you're so annoying. I'm being serious."

“My homeland was destroyed a long time ago, perhaps by the Legion, or perhaps by the Zerg... I am an interplanetary refugee, just like many natives of Pinocene.”

"【Tongxie】encompasses all people, including those wanderers who have come from afar. The family accepts them, but they... ultimately do not belong here."

"In this magnificent metropolis, some people dream of Pinocchio, while others dream... no different from reality, even though every ordinary person who comes here initially has the same purpose."

"Me too. In reality, I have desires I can't have, but they're so strong that I turn to dreams..."

Liu Ying used many words to describe her feelings at this moment. Qiong felt that she must have experienced too many things to have so many feelings. Others may come to the dream world just to enjoy the trip, but Liu Ying came to fulfill her wishes.

"What kind of wish is it?"

Qiong asked, since he was now a capable person and fulfilling some ordinary wishes was not a problem. He wondered if he could help Liuying at this time.

"Have you heard of entropy disorder?" Firefly asked.

Qiong shook his head, indicating that he had never heard of this strange disease before. However, he had never heard of most of the diseases, and he was not a doctor. The only disease he knew about was the Demonic Yin Body.

"It's a strange phenomenon that people suffering from this condition experience an irreversible, chronic disintegration of their physical structure. This means you are slowly disappearing, and this disappearance is so subtle that it's difficult for others to even notice."

Liu Ying spoke of her situation in a sorrowful tone. Qiong's eyes showed pity. He had never heard of this disease before, but judging from Liu Ying's appearance, he knew that she must be suffering terribly, just like many patients with terminal illnesses who are conscious but can only watch themselves die.

"You can still run, jump, and communicate with others. Everything seems normal, except you're always a little slower than others."

"Then it gets slower and slower, until the outlines of yourself and the whole world become blurred. You can't distinguish between reality and dreams because they both become equally fragmented."

"So, how can I refuse... Can you imagine? In this dream, I can actually... I don't have to stay in the cold medical pod."

"I can put the doctor's words out of my mind and use my own body to listen, see, touch, think, and understand as I please. Even though this world is not real, this feeling is incredibly precious... just like right now."

Liu Ying looked at Qiong with eyes full of emotion—yes, the color of emotion. How much she loved this dream! Here, she could be with Qiong, strolling through the streets, running, and even holding hands—things she never dared to dream of. Qiong, in turn, held her hand even tighter.

"Have you consulted anyone from the Genius Club?" Qiong asked.

"Are those doctors?"

Liu Ying shook her head, somewhat bewildered, and asked in return. She really didn't know much about the people in the Genius Club. She only knew that the silver-haired girl in the team was a troll on the internet every day, and would ask them if they were healthy at the drop of a hat.

"They are not doctors, but they are better than doctors; they can even change the structure of life."

Qiong thought for a moment and said, "With all the knowledge Black Tower possesses, do you think that rejuvenation is her limit?" No, it's not. She just wanted a young body because she was getting old and her energy couldn't keep up. That's why she developed the rejuvenation technology. You could say that it was just a bonus on her path to genius. The abilities of those geniuses are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

"How could an interstellar refugee like me possibly encounter those beings?"

Liu Ying shook her head again. Although the organization she belonged to was also very powerful, its reputation was not good. No geniuses were willing to help, and besides, they could not afford the compensation that geniuses needed.

"It's alright, Liuying. My grandma is the Black Tower of the Genius Club. I'll ask her for help. She knows a lot of other geniuses, and maybe one of them can heal you."

Qiong knew that Liuying was in trouble, but wasn't the reason he appeared here to find a way to help her? It didn't matter if he couldn't pay the price; his grandmother could pay for it. After all, he was her only grandson, and everything she left behind after she died would be his.

Chapter 54 Leave this life to me

"This...this isn't right, Qiong. If you ask those geniuses for help for the sake of an ordinary person like me, how many favors will you owe them? Someone like me..."

Liu Ying never actually thought she could get a cure from Qiong, but Qiong's words were indeed attractive. If entropy loss were included in the research scope of geniuses, they might produce results in a few days or months. The reason there is no cure now is simply because those geniuses are not interested in becoming doctors.

"Of course there's a price to pay. If you feel bad about it, then leave your life to me."

Qiong changed the way he held Liuying's hand to holding both of his hands tightly. He raised her hands and placed them in front of his chest, looking at her very seriously as he spoke.

"You, and I, are..."

Liu Ying's face immediately turned red. These words, which were no different from a confession, were too damaging to her. Moreover, this was not just dating, but a promise to take on a lifetime together, a commitment even more important than marriage.

"You may not know what kind of person I am. If a pretty girl needs me, I'm willing to save the world for her. I've done that before. You're so pretty and cute, you're exactly my type."

Qiong spoke his mind: Liuying's appearance was exactly the type that would catch his eye at first glance. Although he had previously been scheming to woo Robin—a case of distance making the heart grow fonder—it wasn't that Liuying wasn't beautiful. If she were Qiong's wife, he'd be laughing in his sleep. Although right now it was indeed a dream.

"I'm not mentally prepared for the cute thing yet."

Liu Ying blushed and shook her head, saying that although she had indeed been given some hints to come and get to know Qiong, she was too weak to accompany Qiong.

"It will be too late once you are mentally prepared. Of course, saving lives is the priority."

Qiong pressed on, and what she said made sense, because Liu Ying, who had entropy loss, might die at any time. Thinking about how it would be a great tragedy if someone suddenly disappeared.

"Don't give so much to a girl you just met. What if I'm just taking advantage of your sympathy? You know, anything can be fake in a dream world."

Liu Ying raised her free hand and tapped Qiong's shoulder, saying that she was a little angry because Qiong was too easily deceived. What if it wasn't her in front of him, but that fake Sangbo?

"I've been deceived by women before, but it's also possible that you're someone who truly needs help. There are so many bad people in the universe. If you become hesitant and timid because of doubt, how am I supposed to do anything in the future?"

Qiong revealed his thoughts: his pure heart was the key to winning over so many wives, and sincerity was his ultimate weapon. It was indeed easy for bad women to take advantage of him, but there were also gains. Qiong believed that there were more good women than bad women in the world, so he was willing to trust Liuying.

Qiong's actions were indeed foolish, like a rich man's silly son, but they deeply moved Liuying. She wasn't a bad person, and therefore felt that even though she had been hiding many things, Qiong was still so honest with her, revealing everything. What was there to criticize about such a person? Her heart suddenly raced, and Liuying knew that this was the feeling of being moved.

"I'm sorry, for some reasons, there are some things... I can't tell you everything right now."

Liu Ying raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eyes and said that she had really been moved to tears. When she thought about how kind Qiong was to everyone, yet there was still a bad woman who lied to her, she felt that Qiong was really pitiful.

“I’ve been hiding something from you, and I’m sorry for your genuine feelings for me. So please wait a little longer. I’ll give you an answer after the Pinocone matter is over.”

Liu Ying did not choose to run away. The reason was that her conditions were not equal to Qiong's. She knew everything about Qiong, but Qiong did not know her true situation. Therefore, she could only ask Qiong to wait.

"Okay, then it's settled."

Qiong extended her little finger to Liuying and said that Liuying was happy to accept such a childish promise. The two of them bent their little fingers together and gently shook them up and down, which brought back the original smile on Liuying's face. Even without the clock trick, it was clear that she was happy at this moment.

"The watchmaker's legacy is what I seek, but we don't necessarily have to part ways and become adversaries. I don't want that to happen."

Liu Ying solemnly told Qiong her purpose. Qiong tried hard to recall, and it seemed that Ji Zi and Uncle Yang had mentioned this matter before, but what did it have to do with him? He had no interest in the treasure, so how could he possibly be at odds with Liu Ying because of this?

“I dreamt of a scorched earth, and a new bud breaking through the soil, blooming in the morning sun, whispering to me.”

Suddenly, Liu Ying began reciting poetic words. Qiong knew the answer to this question, and she was definitely saying that she was the Xinrui she had seen. There was no doubt about it.

"Do you remember the question on the invitation? Why does life fall asleep?"

As Liu Ying asked unconsciously, Qiong broke out in a cold sweat. What invitation? He didn't know anything about it. He had come here to travel the whole time, and he had never seen an invitation. That was an adult's business, what did it have to do with him, a child?

But seeing Liu Ying deep in thought, Qiong nodded knowingly, indicating that he already knew the answer. Sure enough, Liu Ying gave him a knowing smile again.

"Look, in this land of dreams, everything is allowed, everything is possible. The unbearable past dissipates like bubbles, and the tomorrow we don't want to face will never come."

"Because I'm afraid of waking up from this dream."

Liu Ying gave the answer to the question herself, and Qiong nodded again. After receiving his approval, Liu Ying felt much more at ease and took his hand.

"Excuse me, the atmosphere has suddenly become heavy. Is there anything we can do to lighten the mood?"

Liu Ying still felt that the atmosphere was better when she went shopping with Qiong. At this moment, she scratched her cheek shyly and changed the subject.

"Let's take a picture, how about a group photo? We've already filmed together before," Qiong said immediately.

"That's a strange way of putting it."

Liu Ying said with a hint of helplessness, "Qiong is a good person in every way, but sometimes he says things that leave people speechless. But it's normal for people to have flaws. If Qiong were perfect, I would really be scared."

So Qiong took out his phone, raised his arm to hold it high, and with his other hand, taking advantage of Liuying's inattention, he suddenly put his arm around her shoulder and held her tightly in his arms. Liuying pushed him away shyly, but she didn't have much strength.

"Look at the camera."

Qiong gave a hint, and Liuying immediately smiled at the camera, raised her hand and made a V-sign. Qiong also pressed the open button and took a picture of him and Liuying together. Combined with the golden sunlight background behind them, this scene was like a golden dream.

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Chapter 55 Rational Utilization of Resources

After taking the photos, Qiong opened MSI and then the Starry Sky Railway family group, sending the photos over.

Ice-cold beauty: Who is this?

Galaxy Handsome Boy: My new girlfriend, her name is Firefly.

Ice-cold beauty: How long has it been and another one has caused trouble? What a piece of trash! Everyone, come out and scold him.

Himeko: As expected of a young person, you're quite uninhibited even in your dreams. (laughs)

Yang: ... (with a wry smile)

Danheng: I'm used to it.

Pam: So, can we bring the specialties from our dreams out?

"Firefly, let's add each other as friends. That way we can keep in touch by phone after we go out."

Qiong waved her phone at Liuying beside her and said that she had no objection. She took out her own phone and added Qiong as a friend, so that they could stay in touch.

"Ah, I don't think I can just take up your time all the time. You must have things you want to do."

After putting away her phone, Liu Ying said to Qiong that she was already very happy that Qiong could come here with her. When she saw him take out his phone to communicate with his friends, she remembered that he also had other people to accompany him.

"Yes, what did you do after we separated?" Qiong asked.

"Of course I'm going to perform to earn money. I came here illegally, so I don't have any credits."

Liu Ying said with a smile that she didn't have anything to do at this time. She came to the dream world to wander around and have fun, so she naturally went wherever was lively.

"Hehe, then I'll definitely come to watch your performance."

"Forget it, I don't have the talent, I'm afraid of making a fool of myself."

Liu Ying politely declined Qiong's request, but he didn't mind. Instead, he held Liu Ying's hands in his own, lifted them up slightly, and kissed the back of her right hand.

Liu Ying blushed slightly, but considering it was just a kiss on the hand, she accepted it and looked at the man in front of her with tender eyes.

"You must live well."