pjbooks Chapter 22 What is a surprise?
Chapter 22 What is a surprise?
As Xu Yuan's fingertips brushed across the cool surface of the stainless steel box, an irrepressible smile crept onto his lips.
This transoceanic expedition was supposed to be just about reaping a bounty, but unexpectedly, it yielded such a surprising gain—the method of entering dreams!
He focused his mind and, following the guidance of the "Mental Manipulation Method" in his mind, for the first time actively guided his vast but loose mental power.
"Buzz—"
The spiritual energy that usually permeated like mist was now surging and compressing like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, and finally... condensed in his sea of consciousness into a spiritual body that was identical to his physical body and as solid as a substance!
With a slight thought, the spirit took a step forward and found itself in a boundless blank space.
It was empty and silent here, with only endless pure white.
Only in the very center of the spiritual space stands an empty void.
The entrance to the cave rotates continuously like a constellation, mysterious and unpredictable, with a strange attraction!
It makes you want to get involved.
But Xu Yuan felt a familiar presence at the entrance of this passage.
The familiar Four Gods...
Because in the past, in the dream space, there was a layer of black flame protection that enveloped the body, so I didn't feel anything.
But in the mental space, there was no protection from the black flames. He could clearly sense the passage and the overwhelming malice filling the space at its end...
It was like a festering sore that had been brewing for millennia, a cesspool filled with endless filth.
He could clearly sense that, if he wanted, he could cross this passage at any time, descend into that space again, and crush those four self-proclaimed gods to the ground.
But then he changed his mind and did not act immediately.
"No rush, we can talk about signing in later."
Right now, I have more important things to do.
With a thought, his spiritual body receded like the tide, and his consciousness returned to reality.
The azure waves continued to crash against the rocks, and the salty sea breeze caressed our faces.
This is still a beautiful country.
Counting the time, six hours have passed since I came out.
I'm afraid the two people at home are getting impatient.
"Let's go home!"
Xu Yuan patted the stainless steel box in his hand, casually tossed his suit jacket aside, and then plunged into the sea.
The item in the box was naturally Cheng Yong.
However, considering the portability of the banner Pacific, Xu Yuan only brought Cheng Yong's travel-sized version.
Once again, I'm preparing to cross the Pacific Ocean. Compared to last time, I'm undoubtedly much more skilled at making wishes.
Find the right direction.
set off!
Beneath the sea surface, a white supercavitation trajectory reappeared, tearing through the vast blue waves at a speed beyond human imagination, hurtling eastward.
Only a muffled, thunderous sound remained in the seawater.
"boom!"
……
10 PM.
Xingcheng Happiness Community, Xu Family Living Room.
Old Xu sat on the sofa, idly scrolling through his phone. The live stream wouldn't be unblocked until after midnight.
Xu Meng was also sitting on the sofa watching TV.
However, unlike Lao Xu's composure, Xu Meng seemed somewhat anxious.
She glanced at the clock on the wall every now and then.
"Um..." Beiwei tried to get up and say goodbye again. "Uncle Xu, it's getting late, maybe I should go back first."
Upon hearing this, Old Xu immediately jumped up from the sofa, a warm smile spreading across his face.
"No way! Look, it's the perfect time for a late-night snack. How about we have another one?"
Bevy: ...
Hearing Lao Xu's words, the corner of her mouth twitched.
She's already had three late-night snacks!
Xu Yuan hasn't returned yet.
Whenever she mentioned wanting to go home, Lao Xu would always insist that the three of them have a late-night snack.
After all, Old Xu is Xu Yuan's father, and she couldn't refuse his suggestion just because of Xu Yuan.
Old Xu's intention was obvious: to stall him!
Xu Yuan has been gone for so long.
Even if Bevy was a complete idiot, she sensed that something was wrong.
Making a wish definitely means doing something shameful or something you don't want others to know about!
However, the only thing that made Bevy feel a little relieved was that the percentage hanging in the sky did not continue to rise, but remained at 80%.
Xu Meng, who was sitting to the side, didn't have a very good expression either.
Three late-night snacks already!
Now she can't even eat her favorite cheese sticks anymore!
Seeing that Lao Xu was about to get up to make midnight snacks again, Xu Meng's face was full of despair.
Hey bro, when are you coming back?
I really can't eat anymore!
And at that very moment.
"Click..."
Suddenly, the sound of a key turning in the lock came from outside the security door.
This immediately brightened the eyes of all three people in the living room.
finally come back!
It was Xu Yuan who opened the door.
When Xu Yuan walked into the living room, he was taken aback to see that Bei Wei was still there.
He then handed over the stainless steel box with a smile.
"Bevy, since you're still here, here you go."
The stainless steel box is quite heavy!
"What is this?"
"I'll give you a surprise!" Xu Yuan said with a grin.
Bevy was stunned.
Looking down at the box in my hand, my heart began to race uncontrollably.
He... disappeared for so long, was he preparing a gift for me?
A surge of surprise, shyness, and an indescribable warmth welled up in my heart.
Given her family background, she had seen and received countless precious gifts, but this seemingly crude box in her hand became incredibly precious because of the thought that she "made it herself"!
This is a heartfelt gift that Xu Yuan prepared himself!
"Thank you..." Beiwei's voice was barely audible, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Seeing this, Old Xu gave Xu Meng a smug look.
Look! Your dad's experience in the underworld isn't just for show!
Although he hadn't expected Xu Yuan to be preparing a gift for Bei Wei, he had assumed Xu Yuan was going to do something illegal or disorderly...
But isn't it good that the result is correct?
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Xu Yuan's smile was practically overflowing. "Quickly open it and see the surprise I prepared for you!"
Beiwei looked up at Lao Xu and Xu Meng beside her.
"This isn't a good idea..."
"Oh, what's wrong with that? Our Xu family doesn't need to be so polite."
Old Xu, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer, so he simply reached out and opened the top of the stainless steel box for Bei Wei.
next second.
The air was deathly still, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.
The smile on Old Xu's face froze instantly, and then the color drained from his face at a visible speed, turning him deathly pale!
Bevy's pupils contracted sharply, and her hand holding the box trembled slightly!
Because it was placed inside a stainless steel box...
It was Cheng Yong's head!
The head, which had been soaked in seawater for hours and was now unnaturally swollen and pale, lay there quietly.
His facial features were contorted, his eyes wide open, as if he still harbored the terror and resentment of his dying moments...
Old Xu forced himself to remain calm and immediately turned to look at Xu Meng.
"Xiaomeng, go back to your room and sleep. It's not appropriate for you to be involved in adult matters."
"What? It's not like they're kissing, what's wrong with looking at it..."
Although Xu Meng muttered something under her breath, she still returned to her room under Old Xu's stern gaze.
As soon as Xu Meng closed her door, Old Xu rushed into the bathroom.
"Wow……"
A series of low roars, like the cry of a dragon, came from the bathroom.
Compared to Lao Xu's reaction.
Although Bevy's face was also deathly pale, she was, after all, someone who had experienced the apocalypse once.
They have a much stronger ability to learn than the average person.
Looking at the Cheng Yong travel suit in her hand, she had only one thought in her mind.
surprise?
What is a surprise?
What the hell do you mean by a fucking surprise?