jdhmnovel Chapter 269 Second Scan
Chapter 269 Second Scan
"The master is also the best master." The system's tone was cheerful, revealing intimacy and dependence, as if it were a partner who had a telepathic connection with the master, appreciating and supporting each other, and the friendship grew deeper in this back-and-forth conversation.
"System, now that you've upgraded, will it have a physical form in the future?" Su Siyi blinked, her eyes filled with curiosity and longing. Images of physical systems in novels emerged in her mind, some cute and playful, some calm and stern. She was looking forward to the day when her own system could become real and stay by her side.
"That's unknown." The system's answer was concise and clear, but it was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing some of Su Siyi's aspirations and making her feel a little disappointed. However, curiosity still drove her to continue asking.
"Unknown, do you not know, or have you never encountered it?" Su Siyi persevered, her tone revealing unwillingness and inquiry, as if she were a persistent hunter who would not give up until she found the truth, staring closely at the target and not letting go of any clues.
"I've never encountered it, so I don't know." The system responded quickly, with a hint of helplessness in its tone, as if a scholar facing a difficult problem but unable to solve it, telling the truth and looking forward to the master's understanding.
"Oh, then, in the future, if you need to upgrade, just tell me. I will upgrade you as long as I have enough points." Su Siyi said generously, with determination and responsibility in her eyes, like a generous knight who is willing to help her best friend. In her heart, the system has brought her many surprises and help along the way. Upgrading it is her responsibility and obligation.
"Thank you, master." The system's clear and pleasant voice was now full of joy, and there seemed to be jumping cheerful notes in the tone, adding a bit more joy and excitement than before, as if a child who received a beloved gift could not wait to express his full gratitude to the giver. Every word was full of deep joy, echoing in Su Siyi's mind.
Su Siyi listened to the system's cheerful response, and a gentle, gratified smile crept up her lips. Her eyes sparkled with a smile, like the ripples of a spring lake brushed by a gentle breeze. She thought to herself, this system, though mysterious and endowed with many magical abilities, could sometimes be as easy to coax as a child. A simple promise, a single token of approval, could make it so happy. A feeling of doting welled up in her heart, as if she were treating a close friend, her joy growing on her own.
"I have scanned it. It's almost time, let's go out first!" Su Siyi raised her hand and glanced at the exquisite smart watch on her wrist. She frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and the rules and warnings she heard when she entered this place before emerged in her mind. If she missed the set time limit and wanted to leave, she might have to use blood as a guide and open it with a drop of blood, just like in the ancient legend. Not only is the process cumbersome, but it also reveals some unknown dangers. She naturally did not want to let her family take this risk again. She just wanted to step out of the Su family's old house safely before the deadline.
"Well, get out! The jade slip is the biggest secret!" Su Sheng's expression was solemn, his eyes as deep as the abyss, revealing the wisdom and vigilance accumulated through the years. He knew that the information contained in the jade slip was like a treasure hidden in the clouds, precious and mysterious, and it was related to the future of his family and the fate of his country, and it could not be lost.
After saying that, he straightened his clothes, straightened his back, and strode with his head held high, like a veteran who had been on many battlefields, and took the lead in walking towards the exit. Each step he took was steady and powerful, with unquestionable courage and determination, as if he was paving a safe way home for his family.
Su Wenying hurried to follow his grandfather, his posture erect, his blue robe fluttering in the breeze. His demeanor was refined yet tinged with heroism. He glanced around vigilantly, his hands gathering strength, ready to respond to any unexpected situation. He looked like a cheetah poised for action, guarding his family elders and loved ones, never daring to slack off.
Su Siyi followed closely behind, her steps hurried, her eyes showing both anxiety about the unknown road ahead and hope for a safe return. She tightly grasped the corner of her clothes in her hands, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and her heartbeat unconsciously quickened as the deadline approached.
The family walked quickly up the winding passage. The light in the passage was dim, and a few faint phosphorescent lights flickered on the wall, swaying like ghost fires, adding a gloomy and weird atmosphere to the return journey.
Su Sheng had sharp eyes. Relying on his memory and experience from the trip, he accurately identified the direction and led his family around in circles.
Su Wenying would occasionally whisper to Su Siyi behind her to watch her step. Her voice was steady and reassuring, like a beacon in the darkness, dispelling her anxiety. Meanwhile, Su Siyi, while keeping an eye on the road, silently communicated with the system in her mind.
As we got closer to the exit, the light coming in became clearer and clearer, just like the light before dawn, foreshadowing that this tense exploration was about to come to a successful conclusion.
After finishing their work outside, the family returned to their rooms and went about their business. Su Siyi sat quietly in her room, her heart agitated like a ship about to set sail. She was eagerly hoping that Nangong Jingming would be ready soon so they could return to City A together.
As for Su Wenying and Su Wenxin, they met and after some discussion, decided that Su Wenxin would accompany Su Siyi so that they could take care of her.
"Ding, please check in at City B Airport." The sudden, crisp notification sounded, shattering the already somewhat dull silence within the car. They had already boarded the car, planning to head to Nangong Jingming's magnificent villa and then take a helicopter home, when they hadn't expected this check-in mission to arrive so unexpectedly.
"Brother Nangong, there is a sign-in task." Su Siyi reacted very quickly. She immediately turned her head and said crisply to Nangong Jingming beside her. There was a hint of surprise in her smart eyes, but more of it was the importance she attached to this new task.
"Where are you going?" Nangong Jingming raised his eyebrows slightly, his voice steady and calm, revealing a calmness that allowed him to remain calm in the face of any emergency.
"The airport." Su Siyi responded concisely and clearly.
"Airport?" Nangong Jingming frowned slightly and muttered to himself in confusion, "Isn't this the place I've already signed in? How can I sign in again?" In his past understanding, this sign-in task has always followed the rule of not repeating the location. This time it was indeed a bit abnormal.
"Well, I don't know either. Maybe it's a special function added after the system upgrade!" Su Siyi was also confused, but in her opinion, since the system has issued a sign-in task, just do it, and there is no need to worry too much about the reason.
"Well, Jingyi, change the route to the airport." Nangong Jingming decisively ordered Jingyi who was driving in the front seat. His tone left no room for questioning, showing his style of being the boss.
"Yes." Jing Yi answered crisply and his hands moved without any delay. With a turn of the steering wheel, the car steadily changed its direction and rushed towards the airport in City B at lightning speed.
Jing Yi's driving skills were renowned, like a martial arts master in the automotive world. On the highway, he steered with the unstoppable speed of a dragon. Along the way, the car sped past the scenery, the trees, mountains, and buildings blurring into streaks of light and shadow as if the rewind button had been pressed. In just thirty-five minutes, the imposing airport gates loomed before everyone.
Su Siyi lightly pushed open the car door and quickly walked to the airport entrance. She took a deep breath and silently said to the system in her heart: "System, sign in."
"Ding, sign-in successful, reward is a small starship and 100,000 points." The system's mechanical yet exciting reward announcement instantly rang in her mind, like a passionate triumphal movement.
"Starship!" Su Siyi couldn't help but exclaimed, her pretty face full of unconcealable surprise and joy. You know, this starship is not an ordinary object. It is a "big guy" that can roam across the stars. Such a generous reward is really beyond her imagination.
"Siyi, how are you? Can we leave now?" Nangong Jingming asked with a serious expression, his face filled with concern. He surveyed his surroundings with a vigilant gaze, not missing a single corner where danger might lurk. After all, they hadn't yet taken the initiative to cause trouble for the Liu family, but the Liu family was like a vicious wolf lurking in the shadows, poised to pounce and injure anyone at any moment. He had no choice but to be on guard.
"Let's go." Su Siyi quickly suppressed the surprise on her face, smiled, and responded to Nangong Jingming cheerfully. At this moment, she thought to herself, it's a good thing she decided to go back first. As for those enemies, let them run wild for a few more days. After all, sooner or later, they will have to settle the score.
Su Siyi swiftly got back into the car, which started again and quickly drove away from the airport.
Inside the airport, a group of black-clad men, previously lurking in obscurity, stood like ghosts in the night, eagerly awaiting their prey. They watched helplessly as Su Siyi and the others arrived at the airport gate, only to find they would only stop briefly before leaving in a hurry. They were stunned, each one standing there in bewilderment, looking at each other, their gazes filled with confusion.
"Miss, they did not enter the airport." One of the men in black hurriedly took out his cell phone and dialed Liu Yashan's number, his voice revealing a bit of anxiety and confusion.
"How come they didn't get in?" Liu Yashan's voice on the other end of the phone was obviously surprised. She was sure that Su Siyi and others would enter the airport this time and fall into the trap she had carefully set.
"They just appeared at the airport gate and left immediately. They didn't enter the airport!" The man in black reported the situation while scratching his head, wondering why the prey didn't take the bait.