Chen Nian put down the stylus, and he quietly stared at the patterns on the canvas until the screen slowly turned off due to no response for a long time.

On the canvas of the virtual screen is drawn a general image of a certain creature. It has a huge silver-white body almost like a steel fortress. The translucent gray pupils grow on both sides near the front of the body. There are powerful jets all over the back and bottom of the fins. , the back protrudes a gunboat that is more terrifying than spikes, but the tail gradually becomes fragmented, and finally turns into countless silver fishes as thick as thumbs, like some kind of gorgeous tail.

Next to the huge creature, there is a portrait of a small silver fish.

It was the Neptune Gail that Chen Nian had met in the game the night before yesterday.

That night, no player broke through Neptune Gail's blockade and successfully reached the Carba Mountains. The battle lasted for several hours, and the sea was stained red with blood.

Neptune Gail, it is a terrifying creature made up of countless silverfish, each of which is its own body, and the tiny swimming fish are only as thick as a thumb. It is easy to kill one, and it may not be difficult to kill a hundred. Thousands, ten thousand, one hundred million?

They are scattered in sea water and are everywhere.

Chen Nian can't forget the gray pupils he saw in the sea that day, empty and inorganic, as if he could see his real body under the nerve adapter through the illusory electronic data.

Even though he has told himself countless times in his heart that this is just a game, Chen Nian still can't help wondering, is this really just a game?

So real, so real that it could easily arouse the fear deep in his heart.

Shaffley said that this was because he was on the front line of the most dangerous new version as soon as he came up, and it would be good to wait for two days to get used to it.

Maybe so, Chen Nian played the game again this morning. After two days of arduous fighting, some of Afanasi's guild members have reached the Carpathian Mountains across the ocean and established a temporary base.

When the teleportation station is established, there is no need to take risks every time and cross the ocean.

Chen Nian thought of Shafelai and told him that Chen Ci planned to go to Sanshui by boat.

At first he thought it was cool, but now after this experience, he couldn't help but worry.

The reason why Shaffley objected so strongly was that he knew how dangerous it was. Chen Nian felt terrified when he was attacked by primitive creatures in the game. What would he do if he encountered it in reality?

At that time, Chen Nian still had a translucent UI interface in front of him. He knew it was just a game. The countless tiny bloodstains on his body scratched by the whitebait were stinging in the sea water. In front of the huge primitive creature, he was as small as an ant. , can be easily crushed to death and devoured.

In reality, people are dead when they die, there will be no resurrection point, and there will be no pain that has been deliberately weakened.

Chen Nian sighed, maybe Shafele still had the idea of ​​asking him to persuade him to make a statement?

he does not know.

Chen Nian clicked on the virtual screen, and the screen lit up again. The draft on the canvas looked a little familiar. In Chen Wei's previous manuscripts, Chen Nian seemed to have seen a similar image.

Has father ever seen this Sea Emperor?What are the various creatures in Dental Kingdom based on for modeling?Will the Neptune Gale in the game be the same as the Neptune Gale in reality?

If... If it is really similar, is there really a chance for humans to win against it?You must know that even in the virtual game, it took a long time for people with various black technology weapons to break through the defense line.

Chen Nian couldn't figure it out. When he had time, he had to pay more attention to the publisher of Electric Fantasy Kingdom. Maybe he could get some clues from the news about that company.

The alarm bell rang at this moment.

Chen Nian came back to his senses, turned off the alarm, closed the canvas, stood up and took a deep breath to clear up his complicated mood.

Today is the day he sent Jiang Dai to treat his illness.

After several days of thinking, or under Chen Nian's persistent stalking, Jiang Dai finally agreed to go to the top floor for treatment.

Chen Nian didn't know how serious Jiang Dai's illness was, but if the black clinic's judgment was correct, it would take a long time for treatment. After all, it was an eye disease, and it would take a long time to restore vision.

Uncle Jiang had other injuries that he suffered all the year round, which happened to be healed as well.

Chen Nian got dressed and opened the bedroom door, just as Jiang Dai had packed up and came out of the room.

With the help of Shaffley, there is no need to bring luggage at all, and everything will be arranged properly by then.

Although a decision had been made, Jiang Dai was obviously not particularly active.

Chen Nian raised the corners of his mouth pretending to be relaxed, and made a natural smile. If life is a grand stage play, then he is the best actor on this stage.

"We'll be able to meet again in two days. I'll sneak to the hospital to see you when I get to the top floor."

Chen Nian smiled brightly, and even the people around him seemed to be infected by this warm smile, and their mood relaxed.

Jiang Dai hummed, and patted Chen Nian's hand: "Take care of yourself in the future."

"Sure, I'm not a kid anymore."

The two went out together, Chen Nian and Jiang Dai came near the central elevator, he walked into a remote tea room according to the address sent by Shaffley, opened the door of the box, and saw Alpha sitting on the sofa.

Chen Nian was taken aback, he quickly pushed Jiang Dai in, and closed the door of the tea room with his backhand.

"Didn't you say to send someone over? Why did you come in person?"

"The most assured thing is to do things by yourself." Shafele stood up, and he looked at Jiang Dai. Even though he had heard the details from Chen Nian, he still couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

He had met Jiang Dai when he was a child. At that time, the housekeeper was still surnamed Chen. Chen Dai always seemed to be kind. When the marshal was discussing affairs with the emperor, he took him to watch the two babies in their swaddling arms.

But now, this once handsome butler of the Chen family has dark red scars on most of his face, his eyes are cloudy like an old man's, and burn marks have spread from his neck to his neckline, and also appear on the back of his exposed hands .

He exchanged this pain for Chen Nian's life.

"Sir." Shaffley said respectfully.

Jiang Dai waved his hand, and his voice was hoarse due to the damaged vocal cords: "Your Highness, you don't need to call me Mr., and you don't need to mention the past, just call me Jiang Dai."

Shafele: "Chen Nian should have told you the specific situation in detail, and I will take you to the best hospital on the top floor for treatment. Of course, you don't have to worry about safety, except me, Chen Nian and Chen Nian Words, no one will know your true identity."

Jiang Dai nodded: "I trust Your Highness."

If everything that happened back then hadn't happened, Jiang Dai would still be the well-respected housekeeper of the Chen family, and Chen Nian would still be enjoying the most luxurious life on the top floor. How could he meet secretly in the tea room in the dungeon like now?

But in the same way, Chen Nian will also fall into a situation similar to Chen Ci. Perhaps under the influence of Chen Nian's personality, the two brothers will not fall into such a rigid situation, but it will definitely be difficult to gain more freedom.

From this point of view, maybe everything is the best arrangement.

Chen Nian was still comforting Jiang Dai, wanting him to go with peace of mind: "I'll switch with Chen Ci the day after tomorrow, and we'll see you in the hospital then."

Shafele echoed: "Yes, I will take Chen Nian to see you, and the statement is waiting up there now."

Even though we haven't seen each other for more than ten years, Jiang Dai still has clear memories of many things in those years. The former boy has grown so tall and strong that he has become the eldest prince who can be alone.

Back then, the two brothers who were just born were lying in the cradle, and Shaffery lay beside them watching. Now, as the years passed, the three were bound together again by miraculous fate.

After a few words with Shaffley, Jiang Dai's last doubts were also dispelled.

Since both Chen Nian and Chen Ci wanted him to be treated well, he had to go for the children's expectations.

Seeing that Jiang Dai's resistance had almost disappeared, Chen Nian and Shafferi exchanged a look, and they were relieved.

Chen Nian: "That's it, I can rest assured that Shaffley will take you up now."

Shaffley hummed, originally he didn't need to come here in person.

But just as he explained to Chen Nian, the fewer people who know about this matter, the better. Although Shaffley believes that his cronies can keep it strictly confidential, he can also show his sincerity to Jiang Dai by coming here.

There was another more important reason. Shafele couldn't resist the temptation to meet Chen Nian, so he put off the matter at hand without hesitation and came to the dungeon in person.

I haven't seen him for a few days, but the boy still looks familiar, his smile and frown are so agile, but I don't know if it's because he has been addicted to the game for a few days. Perceived fatigue.

Shafelai is busy with business during the day, and only has time to play games at night, but according to other people in the guild, Chen Nian spends a lot of time online during the day, often wandering around the newly established temporary stronghold in the Carpathian Mountains to help Clean up the nearby marine relics and deal with the small primitive creatures left behind, otherwise it won't be able to rise to more than 80 levels in just two days.

The fighting spirit was aroused by the fierce naval battle that day. In the game, the outrageous situation that attracts primitive creatures in the real world will not happen. The first time Chen Nian approached the front line, he encountered the Sea Emperor and died directly in its hands. I don't know whether to say Chen Nian is lucky or unlucky.

Fortunately, Chen Nian was not frightened by the scene.

In front of the elders, it was not easy for Shafelai to say anything to Chen Nian, but he was very satisfied just seeing the young man.

It was getting late, Chen Nian urged softly: "Let's go quickly, it will be bad if we are discovered."

Shaffley nodded, he walked to the door of the tea room, and whispered to Chen Nian: "Then we are leaving, you don't have to worry, leave everything to me."

"Yes." Chen Nian agreed, and stepped forward to give Jiang Dai a big hug, "We must treat the illness properly."

In Jiang Dai's reluctance to turn around, Shafflei took him away.

Chen Nian sat alone in the tea room for a while. Up to now, he has dealt with all the things at hand, but he didn't feel relaxed at all.

He didn't know what he was worrying about. Judging from the current situation, even if his and Chen Ci's identities were exposed one day, it would not have any substantial impact. At most, he would be another child of the Chen family. , continue to live on the top floor.

It's just that Chen Nian doesn't know if there are other shady scenes behind this. What happened to the fire in the Chen family back then?Why are I and Chen Ci inextricably linked with the original creature?Did Chen Wei leave the manuscript of Vault 41 in the Invalides because she expected to be in danger?

No one can tell.

Chen Nian sighed, his father sacrificed, perhaps only Uncle Jiang and the emperor himself were left who really knew the truth.

Chen Nian was sure that Uncle Jiang had absolutely no intention of harming himself and Chen Ci, so from this point of view, only the emperor was left.

But he was Shaffery's father, and he didn't want to speculate about Shaffery's relatives with the worst thoughts.

Chen Nian decided not to embarrass himself anymore. Anyway, he sat here thinking about it, and it was impossible to come to any result.

He put on his peaked cap and mask, left alone, and returned home.

He was the only one left at home. Jiang Dai seldom went out, and even worked in the study to do some translation. Most of the time, Jiang Dai was at home, waiting for Chen Nian to come back.

Chen Nian looked around at the quiet house for a week, and heaved a sigh of relief.

There is nothing to be sad about, anyway, he will see Uncle Jiang again soon.

Shafele took Jiang Dai directly to the nearest outer wall hanging, and drove his private aircraft back to the top floor. Although the central elevator has a private and dedicated passage, it also has a monitoring system. It is safer to take the air route.

The aircraft landed directly on the tarmac on the roof of the hospital. Jiang Dai staggered down while holding on to the railing. He raised his head. He hadn't set foot on the top floor for nearly 18 years. The bright sunlight made him squint his eyes subconsciously.

Jiang Dai looked at the unobstructed blue sky, everything looked the most expansive and free, with birds passing by above his head, and the breeze blowing the hem of his clothes, bringing the fragrance of plants. For the first half of his life, he has lived on the top floor.

Now, after 18 years of displacement, he is back in the sun once again.

Jiang Dai took a deep breath and said to Shaffley, "Let's go, Your Highness."

Jiang Dai wore a hat and a mask to cover his head and face, only his eyes were exposed, but the burn marks could still be seen. No one recognized that this old, sick, middle-aged man was actually the once handsome butler of the Chen family.

Shafflei led Jiang Dai to the special ward on the top floor of the hospital, he opened the door, Chen Ci was sitting on the escort chair and waiting.

Seeing the two people coming in, Chen Ci stood up, nodded to Jiang Dai who was behind Shaffley, and calmly called, "Uncle Jiang."

"Hey." At this moment, they no longer need to maintain that kind of tacit understanding, Jiang Dai's voice trembled, and said to Chen Ci: "Master."

This is the first time Chen Ci has been called so in memory.

Not the concubine, nor the so-called highness, nor the elector who is hardly remembered by many people.

He is the young master of the Chen family.

Statement: "During this time, treat your illness well, Shaffley will arrange everything, and Chen Nian will come over after a while. No matter what happens, one of our two brothers will always be on the top floor."

Jiang Dai: "OK."

Shaffley: "I've found an expert for you, let's go see it now."

Jiang Dai met with an ophthalmologist and explained his condition in detail and needed to go for an examination.

While waiting outside, Shaffley told the statement: "I have already applied and discussed with the White Tower and the base about the physical examination. The base agreed to postpone the physical examination. For the time being, you don’t need to continue to supply a considerable amount of potion reserves.”

Chen Ci was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect Shaffley to actually make it happen.

Ever since he was a child, he has had to undergo regular physical examinations every month, but he was pushed away like this, and the statement for a while had a strong sense of unreality.

After a few seconds, Chen Ci said slowly: "Thank you."

It doesn't seem to be particularly difficult. If... If he had proposed it earlier, would he have achieved good results?The silence he has always been accustomed to is actually the worst way to deal with it.

"But it doesn't mean that I will support you to go to Sanshui by boat." Shafele changed his voice and said again: "Although I know that my opinion is deaf to your ears, I still want to say it."

Statement: "I will go."

really.Shaffley sighed. He had been persuading him for several days, but it was of no use at all, so he had no choice but to give in: "If you really want to set off, you must ensure that you can send me the exact location at any time. If there is an accident, I will send help immediately.

"

This is not an unacceptable reason, he just needs some protection, the statement is that he wants to go to the moonlight no matter what, but it doesn't mean that he will die for it.

Chen Ci agreed: "Okay."

After Jiang Dai's examination was over, several experts conducted a joint consultation. The doctor in the black clinic said it was good. In this case, surgery is necessary. The latest technology can indeed stop Jiang Dai from continuing to go blind.

Jiang Dai stayed in the hospital, and it was not suitable for Shafelai and Chen Ci to stay here, so they went back to the palace.

Chen Ci went to do today's physical training. In addition to swimming in the artificial lake every night, he also added a rather rigorous indoor training to himself to improve his physical fitness.

Faced with this determined approach of going out, Shaffley couldn't say anything, so he could only let him go.

After finishing all the tasks at hand, and finally being able to rest for a while, Shafelai lay down on the bed and sent a message to Chen Nian: [I have taken Uncle Jiang to see the experts, and the experts will decide on the operation plan based on the results of the examination. Operate on him. 】

【That's great. 】Chen Nian quickly replied, 【Thank you very much. 】

[Just thank you verbally? 】

Shaffley hesitated, but still sent this sentence.

He is fighting fiercely in his mind every day, rationally telling him to keep the status quo, and absolutely not to go further beyond the thunder pool, but the growing strong feelings in his heart want him to get more.

Greed is the original sin of mankind.

Looking at the chat box where there were no new replies for a long time, Shaffley closed his eyes and squeezed the space between his brows.

Is it too strange to say this after all, what would Chen Nian think?They should be close friends on the same front now. If it was a joke, the other party wouldn't be suspicious, right?

After waiting anxiously for a few minutes, Chen Nian finally replied: [How do you want me to thank you?Let me show you the picture I just drew today, okay? 】

Shaffley was shocked, and just as he was about to say "yes", the picture had already been sent.

Typing hands froze in the air.

In the first picture, the character is in a kneeling posture. The lines of the hips, legs and waist are plump and smooth, which is slightly exaggerated and very beautiful. However, he still turns his head, as if looking behind him.

In another picture, the figure is lying on his back, with one leg bent and the other on his knee. With just a few strokes, the lazy posture is vividly outlined.

The characters are just simple model outlines, without facial features and hair, but it reminds Shaffery of Chen Nian instantly.

On the first day we met, the boy was in the same kneeling position in the reception room, looking for the tableware that fell under the sofa, even the angles were so similar.

And when the two of them were doing mental training in private, Chen Nian always liked to hold his head with his hands in such a relaxed way, lift up one foot, and sway leisurely every time he lay on his bed.

What does Chen Nian send him these things now?

Shaffery's mind was in a mess. He stared at the two paintings and recalled more uncontrollably. The blank faces of the characters in the paintings gradually turned into Chen Nian's appearance, with soft black hair, sly amber pupils, and sly lips. With a vague smile on his side, the static movements are more vivid.

As if some kind of silent temptation.

The fragrance of sherry came out quietly again, and Shaffley's breathing was a little unsteady. Since it is a body exercise, of course he is naked. If... If Chen Nian also poses in the same pose, will it be more fragrant? screen?

Chen Nian: 【Recently I've been practicing the human body, I don't know how the painting is, it should be pretty good, right? 】

Chen Nian's news was like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the small flame that was intensifying in Shaffley's heart.

Sure enough, his thoughts were too dirty, Chen Nian just wanted to share with him the latest achievements in painting.Shaffley smiled self-deprecatingly, such a seductive gesture was probably just his wishful thinking.

Understanding art as eroticism, he is really hopeless.

Just can't control my fantasies at all.

Shafelai spat on himself in pain and entanglement, but he didn't know that in the NO.13 information processing area under a thousand meters, Chen Nian couldn't help gloating at his reply after a long time: "Great, the progress is so fast" laughed out loud.

Well... I don't know what kind of entanglement His Highness the First Prince has experienced, how did he feel when he saw those two paintings?

It must be very complicated, otherwise it would not have taken several minutes for Shaffley to send a message.

Chen Nian has really started to practice the human body recently. He has made rapid progress in painting, and he can always grasp the shape and structure immediately. He lacks the mannequins he needs, so he simply uses himself as a model, sets a selfie after posing, and then compares photo painting.

He posed a few movements that he thought were the most beautiful and smooth lines for practice, who would have thought that they would be used just right.

Bah, what just came in handy, he just shared his painting results with Shaffley normally, so he didn't intend to tease him.

As for the situation over there, it's none of my business.

Who told Shafele to move something he shouldn't have.

Chen Nian held back the faint guilt in his heart, maybe because he wasn't with Shaffley, his idea of ​​having fun was stronger, and he wondered if his mentality would change when he returned to the top floor and met Alpha again.

At the same time, in the information processing area No. 13, another person was staring at the photo in a daze.

Fu Tianhe sat in the dim tent, stroking the big clever who was lying on him, and the light of the virtual screen faintly illuminated Alpha's face.

In the photo, the moment when night falls is always frozen, the vast sky and the endless and far-reaching sea spread out, the sky gradually turns from pink and purple at the horizon to dark blue, a round of bright full moon hangs high in the sky, and the bright and clear light reflects the sea, glowing Sparkling.

The buildings that once belonged to human beings on the shoal turned into ruins. The boy sat on the low wall, with his back to the camera, and the blue off-road bag in his hand.

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