From the beginning to the rise

Next is the time for the two of us.

Huang Quan didn't remember what happened when they first met, but Luo Zhen still remembered it clearly.

Because of his overly simple and crude appearance, Huang Quan was very wary of Luo Zhen, and this vigilance has even continued to this day.

"I would also feel embarrassed if I were stared at like this."

Perhaps it was because Luo Zhen's gaze was too direct, as if he was sizing him up. Huang Quan's tone was still calm, but there was a sense of distance, a feeling that he was ready to withdraw at any time.

"Excuse me, my name is Luo Zhen, and I'm from the immortal ship Luofu. This is the second time we meet, Miss Huang Quan."

"Have we met before?"

"Yes, but... you probably don't remember me."

"...Feel sorry!"

Huang Quan really didn't remember, because because of "nothingness", she became very forgetful.

But that sense of familiarity couldn't be faked, coupled with the slightly lonely tone that Luo Zhen deliberately expressed.

No need to think about it, just apologize and it's done. Honest children are so easily fooled!

Although Huang Quan is indifferent, taciturn, has a poor sense of direction, and has a criminal record of murder and robbery, she is really a good girl!

This made Luo Zhen feel a little embarrassed.

"Well, no need to apologize. After all, we only met once. Maybe you didn't forget me, but you just didn't notice me."

"Kiana is my friend. I saw you hanging out with her and was quite interested, so I followed you."

This is not true, but it is also true.

It is true that we only met once, it is impossible that we didn't pay attention to each other. It is also true that we were quite interested in each other, but it is impossible that we paid attention to each other.

It’s just... Luo Zhen happened to consider Huang Quan’s purpose of coming to Pinoconi, and as a result he met Huang Quan, became interested, and made an appointment with him.

"By the way, Miss Huang Quan, how did you and Kiana know each other?"

At this moment, Luo Zhen looked like he was attending a parent-teacher meeting.

Kiana is one of the few girls that Luo Zhen has no idea about.

Of course, this is not because Kiana is not good, on the contrary, it is because Kiana is too good!

If Kiana was still a student, Luo Zhen would definitely approach her without hesitation. No matter if he succeeded or not, he would have to try to steal the housewife's corner.

The current Kiana is the Kiana who has overcome the Honkai Impact and is a mature warrior!

Although she is still silly on weekdays and often acts like a spoiled brat to Himeko on the train, in fact, Kiana has long been a reliable adult.

Luo Zhen will send her back and hopes that she can have fun here. This is not licking, but Kiana deserves to be treated gently.

What's more, the reason why Kiana came here was related to Luo Zhen.

However, here there is Ji Zi, Lao Yang, Huang Quan, and Su Shang.

The marshal of the Yunqi Army of Xianzhou is even named Hua, and there are even two styles of pressed duck, one large and one small.

The three great families are all here, the teacher and the monitor are all in place, I am having so much fun here that I don’t even think about playing Honkai Impact 3!

Before she could find a way to go back, given Kiana's personality, it was normal for her to get along well with the seemingly familiar people here.

Unfortunately, Kiana will leave eventually. She can handle her interpersonal relationships by herself, but can Huang Quan do that?

It’s not just Kiana who is attracted!

Huang Quan also saw the past and the shadows of old friends in Kiana.

"Forget it. It doesn't matter how you met Kiana. She probably took the initiative to get to know you after seeing you."

"I am more concerned about another question, Miss Huang Quan. Why did you come to Pinocchio? The watchmaker's legacy?"

Without beating around the bush, Luo Zhen chose to ask directly, and Huang Quan's expression froze for a moment.

"Yes, I visited Pinocchio for a long-standing 'last wish', for the 'watchmaker's legacy', that's all."

Huang Quan chose to tell the truth.

This was not the first time Huang Quan had heard this question.

Originally, Huang Quan had always adhered to the principle of not telling anything if not asked, and playing dumb if asked, and he did not mention the purpose of his coming here to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

But, since Luo Zhen mentioned Kiana, Huang Quan didn't mind being honest. The most important thing was that his intuition told him that it was best not to tell lies.

"Very good, Miss Huang Quan is very frank. Then, our goals do not conflict."

"I don't care about the watchmaker's legacy. What I want to see is the legacy reappearing. This is my personal wish. I also have a considerable amount of clues. If you don't mind, we can share information."

After getting the answer they wanted, the next step would be cooperation, but Huang Quan still seemed hesitant. She still had considerable doubts about Luo Zhen's identity.

I thought Luo Zhen was just an enthusiastic passerby.

As a result, he is both a member of Xianzhou and a friend of Kiana, which seems too coincidental. He can call out her name after only meeting her once, which also raises doubts.

"Cooperation? Before that, I want to ask, are you really from Xianzhou? During this period of time, will anyone from Xianzhou accept Pinoconi's invitation?"

"I am indeed from the Immortal Boat Luofu. Look, here is my ID. Compared to me, what about you? Are you really a sea patrol knight? A sea patrol knight who has traveled a long way on the path of nothingness?"

"I'm sorry, I misunderstood. Whether you believe my words or not, I am the Sea Ranger Huang Quan. This is who I am now."

Huang Quan was unable to answer Luo Zhen's question and could not provide any corresponding proof.

To explain, it’s not that we don’t want to, but that we can’t!

The explanation is too lengthy and cannot be made clear in a few words.

Moreover, for the sake of the watchmaker's legacy, Huang Quan arrived at Pinocchio earlier than the train set, the Fool, and the Rememberer.

During this time, I have been visiting various dream realms, conducting many investigations, and meeting many visitors.

During this process, she gradually realized that the secret of Pinocchio might be closely related to its past development.

Why does life sleep? Because only in dreams can we see the world that everyone expects.

The so-called watchmaker was most likely one of the unknown passengers on the Starry Sky Train, who chose to get off at Pinocchio.

If one really wants to find a partner, the Starry Sky Train is the best choice, not to mention that Kiana and Xing are just unknown guests on the train.

It’s not that I look down on Luo Zhen, but there are better options!

As for why he didn't leave after rejecting Luo Zhen's proposal and choosing to remain silent.

Because she cared very much about the clues about the watchmaker's legacy that Luo Zhen mentioned!

If I leave now, what if I forget later?

Huang Quan often forgets!

Except for some particularly important events that she thought must be remembered, other memories were forgotten randomly, and even important things only slowed down the speed of forgetting.

As soon as Luo Zhen mentioned it, she temporarily remembered that Luo Zhen had special information, but after all, there was no trace of him and she could not record it.

Huang Quan was afraid that she would forget about this matter as soon as she left. She might remember what she had talked about with Luo Zhen, but only forgot this point.

However, Huang Quan would feel embarrassed if he refused to cooperate and then asked again.

So, the scene became awkward. Huang Quan stood there in a daze. She was obviously a typical mature woman, but at this moment she looked silly and stupid.

"Don't you want to?"

"I..."

"What are you worried about? I understand. Perhaps a few words won't dispel your concerns about me. So, are you willing to listen to a few stories I share?"

"...sure."

"One is the story of a girl originally named K423. The other is the story of a warrior who carries the motto of salvation."

......

At the same time, on the other side, Xing, who was strolling on the street with Firefly, was spotted by a petty-minded person.

The task that Luo Zhen gave to Liuying was just to accompany Xing and protect her when necessary. This was not quite consistent with Liuying's original task, but there was a small degree of overlap.

Xing had no recollection of the past, but she was still the same person. In Liuying's opinion, they were very happy to get along with each other. Xing thought so too. She felt a sense of familiarity when she saw Liuying.

Even though she had seen with her own eyes that Liuying transformed into a huge silver mecha who looked extremely powerful, she still wanted to protect him.

It's very strange, Xing is actually self-aware and can feel that Liuying is stronger than him, but he still feels that Liuying needs his protection.

Maybe, this is called love at first sight?

"Well, without transforming, Liuying does look very weak!"

Xing looked at the firefly in front of him for a while, then kicked away the billboard that was approaching, thinking secretly in his heart.

The Star Core Hunters and the Star Train have now become a loving family on the surface, but there are still some grudges. For example, March 7 is very reluctant to accept it.

Therefore, in order to strengthen this relationship, she should make certain sacrifices. As long as she can win over Liuying, wouldn't it be a closer relationship?

Then she would persuade Liuying to join her and join Luo Zhen’s big family, making them even closer.

perfect!

Pure love is invincible!

Thinking in this way, Xing felt that it was very feasible. Thinking about a bright future, even his mood became much better.

"What, what's wrong? Are you looking at me like that?"

It was clearly a look of kindness, but it made Liuying feel uneasy.

This feeling of being on edge, as if being watched by a predator, could it be that...

"Wait, someone is coming, coming towards us!"

Before he had time to think about it, the sound of footsteps and a meaningful gaze behind him instantly attracted Liuying's attention.

Looking back, they saw a man about 1.80 meters tall, with a strong physique, smartly dressed, dark blue hair and green eyes, walking straight towards them.

Liuying subconsciously took a step forward and blocked Xing behind her, although she couldn't block him completely due to her height.

"Hey, isn't this my loyal customer - Sister Xing?"

"It's been a long time, dear!"

"Sambo?"

"It's me. I didn't expect to meet you here. Oh, I'm so lucky!"

"Wait, don't come over here, stand over there first!"

The newcomer made a strong impression, and Xing recognized who the other person was at a glance and called out his name.

Seeing this, Sambo happily approached, but Xing immediately stopped him.

Sambo is an old acquaintance. Although he is a swindler, a fraudulent businessman, always telling lies, and often causing trouble, and has been arrested by the Silver Mane Guards, he is still reliable when doing things.

This is the impression that Sambo left on Xing.

But the problem is that Xing had heard the name Sambo from the masked fool named Hanabi who was captured by Luo Zhen.

This doesn't mean that Sambo is also in Pinocchio, it only means that Sambo and Hanabi know each other. Just knowing each other is enough to show that Sambo is abnormal!

Who is the good guy dealing with the Masked Fool?

Even though he was a very weak Fool, the opponent had already voted before he even tried his best. Now that I think about it, it’s a bit of a pity.

In short, it is necessary to take some precautions against Sampo. Liuying took another step forward and stood completely in front of Xing, holding something faintly in her hand.

"What's wrong, sister? Are you surprised to see me? It's all thanks to you and Mr. Luo Zhen, Yalilo VI, the door is wide open now!"

Sambo's explanation sounded reasonable, and Xing let down her guard a little.

"By the way, sister, are you shopping and sightseeing with Miss March? I know a lot of fun places, do you want to come with me?"

"March?"

Xing looked at Liuying strangely and poked her on the back quietly. Liuying immediately understood what he meant.

There weren't many people around, and no one noticed them for the time being. Even if they did, since this was a dream, no one would care, so...

"Tell me your identity and purpose, otherwise, I will use violence to send you out of the dream!"

Besides Firefly, the unlucky Mr. Sambo also rose up along with the flames.

However, Liuying was getting dressed, while Sangbo was being lifted up by the neck.