Chapter 15: The Meeting

After taking Luo Xiaoyu away from the comprehensive school, Bai Mu seemed temporarily to have no intention of returning home.

The black-haired girl quietly watched the other party from the side.

She could see some anxiety in her older sister’s eyes.

This was natural.

Because when leaving the school the other party had sent Luo Xiaoyu away and alone run to the school security office to personally inquire about the situation.

In other words, Bai Mu already knew the current state of the convenience store boy.

Under this premise, generating concern for Luo Xiaoyu’s personal safety was also only to be expected.

She had been working at the convenience store for a long time.

Who knew whether she would be subtly influenced or something of the sort.

After all, the changes brought by mysterious things were usually subtle and gradual; only when the quantity accumulated to a certain degree would they manifest.

“About what happened just now, does Xiaoyu feel scared?

If you feel afraid there’s no need to worry. You can hide in Older Sister’s arms.”

Using a toothpick to skewer a steaming hot takoyaki from the plastic box, Bai Mu comforted her in a gentle voice while also observing the expression on the black-haired girl’s face.

Yet Luo Xiaoyu remained soft and glutinous as usual, her little face slightly red, without any particular movement.

Seeing this, Bai Mu handed the plastic box in her hand to her, then took out her phone from her pocket and dialed a number.

“Is this the manager? I’m Bai Mu. There’s something I’d like to verify with you. Could you come to the convenience store later… All right, then I’ll head over now.”

“I’ve called Manager Chen Ge over. If Xiaoyu wants to ask questions, you can just ask the manager directly later.”

Seeing Bai Mu express it this way, Luo Xiaoyu also did not refuse.

Quietly eating the delicious food she could not ordinarily eat, the black-haired girl was like a gentle little cat.

Conveniently she also wanted to meet that manager and see what the person related to the mysterious side whom she had never met looked like.

The two of them quickly returned to the store.

The moment they stepped inside, a lazy greeting came from the counter:

“Welcome… Ah, it’s Mu Mu and Xiaoyu.”

The girl whose hair appeared somewhat explosive, looking as though it had not been carefully maintained at all and had simply been combed once before being left to fall as chestnut-colored long hair, spoke softly.

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Such an image made Xiaoyu feel surprised.

At the very least every Transcendent she had previously encountered was very spirited, in various senses of the word.

If she had not overheard Bai Mu’s entire phone call and now also had the system prompt, upon first seeing this chestnut-haired girl who looked roughly the same age as Bai Mu, Luo Xiaoyu would only have regarded the other party as a newly recruited store clerk.

“So, what matter requires you to call me over in such a rush?”

Chen Ge unconcernedly yawned, as though she was completely indifferent to the identity of store manager and also unwilling to put on any airs.

Without waiting for Bai Mu to speak, she thought for a moment and then unhurriedly explained:

“If it’s about that kid in the store, then it doesn’t matter. If he’s dead then… In any case, the convenience store side will not be affected. I will still guarantee Xiaoyu’s safety.”

“If you’re still not at ease like this, then I’ll just make a vow.”

The other party slowly spoke a long string of words.

Luo Xiaoyu had originally thought Bai Mu would feel dissatisfied because of this lazy attitude, yet as a result she only seemed a little helpless.

“Manager, you need to pay attention to your own identity and the responsibilities on your shoulders.”

“That sort of thing is whatever… Last night the experiment I was halfway through consumed too much energy, so right now I plan to sleep—

If you two want to help watch the store then stay here. I can pay wages. Otherwise you can also close up and go home to rest.”

“The key is…”

Before the words finished, the manager seemed to realize something.

Her gaze fell upon the black-haired girl and carefully examined her for a while.

That calm look lingered for a moment, then once again expressed tired laziness.

“If that’s the case, perhaps I was indeed somewhat negligent before.

Mu Mu, your younger sister is really quite capable—not only is she cute-looking.”

Bai Mu felt very puzzled by the manager’s words, yet thinking of the other party’s unfathomable temperament, she did not say much more.

In any case Chen Ge usually always wore an appearance of caring about nothing except burying her head in sleep and research.

“Xiaoyu, do you have anything you want to ask the manager? Don’t worry, you can ask freely.”

After giving the black-haired girl sufficient time to think and ultimately receiving a sincere refusal, Bai Mu no longer entangled herself with this matter.

Originally she had taken the bonus precisely to take Xiaoyu out to relax a little and eat some tasty things.

Since the matter was now resolved, there was also no need to think so much for the time being.

Focusing on the present was fine.

Yet just as Bai Mu wanted to pull Luo Xiaoyu away, a pink-haired figure appeared at the doorway.

“Xiaoyu, and this golden-haired girl… and then Chen Ge. May the light of the Lord shine upon you.”

Yuan Dong walked into the store.

She had come to the store to collect evidence and investigate.

From the prior inferences one could easily see that the Weirdness traces Yuan Dong had previously felt inside the convenience store were not an illusion, but were deeply connected to the Poison Snake side—more precisely, to certain members of Poison Snake.

She had also personally taken people over to investigate the situation in the outskirts, and as a result only discovered some spiritual materials and traces of fighting.

If nothing unexpected, it was again related to Poison Snake.

There were also some unclear traces of firearms at the scene.

Yuan Dong had originally even had the people of the Qiufeng City authorities step forward, yet they still could not trace the type of those firearms and find clues.

Thinking of this, she felt a bit of a headache.

The young nun had personally handled the recent events, yet her faith in the Lord could support her in completing all of this.

Speaking of the Lord, then she had to act in His place and spread His gospel, showing consideration for the confused people.

“How has Xiaoyu been recently?”

“Everything is… still quite good. Thank you for your concern.”

Regarding the events of that day, Yuan Dong felt apologetic.

If she had been able to detect the aura of Weirdness earlier that day and come to eradicate it, then it would not have left Luo Xiaoyu to fall alone into that kind of perilous situation.

She had later also given the black-haired girl a card that could detect the approach of Weirdness.

Although the other party might not know what this meant, and the closer one approached things of the mysterious side the more one would be influenced.

Yet subconsciously using the card to stay away from Weirdness was fine.

Looking at Xiaoyu’s complexion, it should no longer be a problem.

Even though saying this was a little cruel—after meeting a Fog Person she was still able to retreat completely unharmed and only left behind some unpleasant memories.

Looking at it this way, she seemed to have a bit of fate with the mysterious side.

If there was an opportunity later, she would still try giving a little guidance and see.

Bai Mu blocked Yuan Dong’s somewhat fervent gaze.

“Miss Nun, isn’t continuously staring at someone like this a little impolite? You’ll scare my younger sister.”

“I’m sorry. I was truly rude.”

Yuan Dong slightly reined in her emotions.

When apologizing she also restrained that brilliant smile, looking much more sincere, as though she were a child earnestly repenting.

Riding the momentum, the pink-haired little loli organized her wording a little, then continued in a slightly naive tone:

“I came here to say that the Moon Church is selecting people to spread the doctrine and teach how people ought to better continue living.

If you’re willing to go listen a little, you can also receive living supplies and the like.”

“Mm… Miss Nun, you should still have other matters for coming here, right?”

“If you want to know about the Weirdness incident that occurred in the store a few days ago, as well as the specific situation of that child of my store.”

Chen Ge mentioned it offhandedly, yet from her frequent glances at the clock it seemed the manager did not wish to be delayed for too much time.

Therefore she spoke so straightforwardly.

“Ai… overtime again.”

“Mu Mu and Xiaoyu, you two go back first. Today wasn’t originally a time for opening the store anyway. Rest well.”

Yet just as the two prepared to set out, Yuan Dong called out to the black-haired girl.

“Xiaoyu, do you have time later? After I finish handling the matters here I want to chat with you a little.”