Light Fortress Chapter 1929 - 15: Chips (2)

"Alf—"

The face on the screen was tender and naïve, with a hint of harshness.

But it wasn’t Bai Xiu.

It was Gu Xiaoman.

"Xiaoman!"

Alf’s voice was filled with joy. Seeing this face, he knew Bai Xiu had successfully taken Gu Xiaoman out of Central Continent.

"Where’s Brother Gu Shen?"

Gu Xiaoman blinked, looking at the initial number on the screen. Master Bai Xiu told her that Gu Shen was now on the initial number. She eagerly dialed this link but did not see Gu Shen anywhere.

"Gu Shen..."

Alf’s expression was somewhat subtle.

He glanced at the Divine Infant.

Gu Shen’s face was complex. He sighed softly, waved his hand, and signaled Alf to turn the camera towards him. Sooner or later, Xiaoman would have to see him like this.

So the perspective slowly shifted.

"Gu Shen... brother?"

Gu Xiaoman looked expectantly across, seeing the child two sizes smaller than herself.

This wasn’t the "little guy" she lived with in the Sangzhou Cave, was it?

"It’s me."

Gu Shen said helplessly, "This matter is somewhat complicated to explain..."

...

...

A moment later, Gu Shen explained the Divine Infant matter and the events that occurred after the Dissolving Dream barrier was locked.

Gu Xiaoman rubbed her forehead.

These matters were indeed very complex...

She needed some time to accept them.

"Is Little Xiuzi okay now?"

Gu Shen asked with concern.

These things shouldn’t have been told to Xiaoman by him. Since Bai Xiu went to Central Continent to rescue someone, after successfully doing so, Bai Xiu should inform her of the events after Chanyi City.

Obviously.

This rescue mission did not go as smoothly.

"Master Bai Xiu... was injured and is recuperating."

Gu Xiaoman also shifted the perspective.

Bai Xiu was lying on the hospital bed, squeezing out a safe smile towards the spiritual link on Alf and Gu Shen’s side.

But this smile was indeed somewhat faint.

"Master Bai Xiu fought with Lie Renuo from Central Continent."

At this moment, a figure pushed open the ward door and entered.

Lu Nanzhi placed a lamp-sealing object on Bai Xiu’s bedside table, emitting a soft glow that felt like sweet rain, leading to spiritual relaxation.

She spoke softly, "According to the instructions of Lord Purple Rain, during this period, you need extensive ’meditation’ to recover from injuries... Rest well, we will handle matters outside."

"...Okay."

Little Xiuzi responded lightly, no longer forcing himself.

He closed his eyes, but the spiritual link was not broken.

"Don’t worry about the exposure of the ’initial number’ to outsiders; very few are aware of this."

Lu Nanzhi approached the camera, scrutinizing Alf, carefully examining this AI creation left by ancient civilization, and courteously said: "Little Xiuzi is severely injured. He is awake only for a few minutes each day... Because contacting you is very important, not long ago he transferred the ’link authority’. The Ancient Literature Society took some small measures to take over this authority."

"...It’s okay."

The initial number is already exposed.

Being known to humanity is just a matter of time.

Alf was aware of the Ancient Literature Society’s existence and trusted Bai Xiu’s character... most importantly, it also wanted to quickly establish contact with Xiaoman and ensure her safety, which was the top priority.

"Xiaoman has been relocated smoothly, and she is currently settled in Dadu District. She is very safe."

Lu Nanzhi said softly, "In the next few days, Bai Xiu needs to recuperate; when he regains some consciousness, I’ll arrange to send these two to the ’initial number’."

"No hurry for these few days."

Gu Shen asked with concern, "Earlier you mentioned, Bai Xiu fought with Lie Renuo, sustaining these injuries?"

Gu Shen certainly remembered the name Lie Renuo.

This was the dean of Holy Cross Academy and a veteran powerhouse from the same era as Gu Qilin, also regarded as an elder superpower of Central Continent.

However, being old does not mean being powerful.

Mr. Gu had already passed his prime; after the major event in the Mausoleum Divine War was concluded... Changye’s young titled individuals had surpassed him.

Lie Renuo might not even be as strong as Mr. Gu Qilin.

Nowadays, Bai Xiu was at his peak, among the most distinguished among the titled across the Five Continents.

How could this battle have been so fierce?

"Lie Renuo comprehended the origin."

Lu Nanzhi said solemnly, "That’s the intelligence Little Xiuzi sent back... in the inland sea area east of Rhein, he fiercely battled with Lie Renuo. Although he successfully rescued, he was severely injured."

"Origin? At Lie Renuo’s age, could he still comprehend the origin?!"

Gu Shen furrowed his brows.

He found it hard to believe.

Comprehending the origin is a rare chance for Transcendents.

In recent years, Lie Renuo had been on the decline, how could he suddenly comprehend the power of origin? Origin power isn’t commonplace.

Either from a gift from the Divine Throne.

Or, like the three generals, exceptionally skilled with an extraordinary amount of luck.

"It’s a gift from the Deep Sea."

Lu Nanzhi sighed, "Qinglong was engaged in a hard battle, unable to spare the energy, hence transferred the Authority Power from the Sky Divine Throne to the Deep Sea for handling. In preparation for the upcoming tri-continent alliance, the Deep Sea had started searching for envoy candidates within Central Continent and began distributing origin power."