Are all the love-brained villains my apprentices?

Seeing that the news had been received, Lin Wenyu's acting enthusiasm was satisfied, and she finally let the two go. As compensation, she summoned Qinglan and sent the two to the school.

After coming down from Qinglan, seeing Sheng Shuzhou still looking thoughtful, Yayin asked.

"What are you thinking about, brother?"

Unexpectedly, Sheng Shuzhou asked seriously.

"Brother, do you think I should also go into seclusion for a while?"

Since seclusion can enhance one's strength, then can he do the same?

Crow Hidden: ...

Things like retreating need at least some basics...

But saying it directly would seem like too much of a blow to Sheng Shuzhou.

Yayin held his forehead with his hand, trying to organize his words so as not to attack Sheng Shuzhou: "No... Junior Brother, we should not go into seclusion for the time being."

"Eh?"

Seeing that Sheng Shuzhou still wanted to ask this question, Yayin changed the subject.

"Junior brother, have you memorized all the pill recipes? It seems there will be a test today."

"Ah..." Sheng Shuzhou's attention was successfully diverted, and he looked a little sad.

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After Lin Wenyu came back from Qinglan, she finally found the circle in the corridor where she was lazily basking in the sun.

Seeing Lin Wenyu coming, Quan'er stood up.

[Host, are you ready? ]

"Well, it's all done, let's go."

Quan'er nodded and followed Lin Wenyu back to the main hall. He watched Lin Wenyu draw several formations in the center of the main hall floor and then open the time and space tunnel.

Everyone stepped into the time tunnel.

Walking on the star-paved road in the time tunnel, Quan'er suddenly asked.

[Host, did you stay for a little longer just to give them a "surprise"? ]

"Hmm?" Lin Wenyu was confused by Quan'er's sudden question. "Not only that, didn't I say before that a master should treat everyone equally?"

[According to the system's prediction, even if the host does not do this, the mission target will not have negative emotions because of such a small matter]

A look of confusion appeared on Quan'er's face, as if he couldn't understand why Lin Wenyu would do such a thing.

Lin Wenyu crossed her hands behind her head and said, "Even if you can't do it, even if it's a small thing, it's not a reason not to do it. Some disappointing things are caused by the accumulation of small things."

[I know, I know! This is the straw that breaks the camel's back!]

Xiaoyi suddenly came out, and when he saw clearly where he was, gossip flashed in his eyes, and he flew around Lin Wenyu.

[Host, host, are we going to the headquarters now? ]

Gossip, gossip, here it comes!

I didn’t get enough of it last time! I’m definitely going to watch it to my heart’s content this time.

"Yeah." Lin Wenyu picked up the dazzling white ball and threw it onto her shoulder. "How long will it take to get there?"

【Soon】

Quan'er glanced at the stars below his feet, and then looked at Xiaoyi who was still excited beside him.

[0001 is at headquarters. It just sent me a message saying that it needs your cooperation in its research after you return.]

This sentence was like a bucket of cold water poured on the excited Xiaoyi.

「Ah, no way──」

Xiaoyi wailed and pulled at the hair that hung on Lin Wenyu's shoulders with her little hands.

[Wuwuwu, host, save me, I don’t want to see 0001]

The last time it crashed, it was 0001 who checked it! Test it!

God knows where 0001 got so many tests from!

Xiaoyi's aggrieved request made Lin Wenyu soften her heart for a moment.

Lin Wenyu asked Quan'er: "What kind of research? Does it require Xiaoyi?"

[Well...Regarding the research on the future development direction of the system, Xiaoyi is the only one who can provide sample references.

However, 0001 also promised corresponding rewards.]

[Wuwuwu...I won't go for any reward! 】

Xiaoyi shrank on Lin Wenyu's shoulder and refused sternly.

Quan'er was strangely silent for a moment, paused, and seemed to say something to Xiaoyi using the unique communication method between systems, which made Xiaoyi, who had been making a lot of noise on his shoulder, quiet down.

[Really? You didn't lie to me? ]

There was a hint of doubt in Xiaoyi's tone.

[No, you also know that the formulation of the headquarters' terms always requires a vote.

0001 has promised me that if you agree to cooperate with its research this time, it will also promote the generation of this entry in return】Quaner said.

Xiaoyi obviously hesitated and lay on Lin Wenyu's shoulder for a long time without saying anything.

Lin Wenyu watched the communication between the two systems and did not say much to disturb Xiaoyi's choice.

Until the circle stopped at a place and told Lin Wenyu that they would reach the headquarters in one more step, Xiaoyi spoke as if he had finally made up his mind.

If what you say is true, I agree.

Quan'er didn't seem surprised by Xiaoyi's decision. He nodded and took a step forward with Lin Wenyu.

After a flash of white light appeared before his eyes, the tunnel originally paved with the sea of ​​stars disappeared, and Lin Wenyu was already at the headquarters.

A few meters away from Lin Wenyu, stood a short-haired woman with a cold face and capable temperament.

【0001? 】

The moment Xiaoyi saw the woman clearly, he spoke uncertainly.

[Hmm] The cold-faced woman responded indifferently.

[You, you, you, you——how did you become a human? 】

Xiaoyi was so scared that he jumped up from Lin Wenyu's shoulder.