Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 276 Next Step Plan

Upon noticing Lin Qiong's gaze, Tibo instantly understood.

She shook her head slightly, then let out a sigh full of helplessness:

"Xiao Bai...failed the trial."

Tibo's words were like a bucket of ice water, poured mercilessly over Bai'er's head.

Bai E's body jolted violently, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

Lin Qiong even sensed that Bai E was constantly emanating an emotion called "unwillingness".

"It failed?"

Lin Qiong repeated those three words slowly and hesitantly.

He certainly knew what Tibbo meant by "trial".

That was a challenge that had to be faced in order to obtain the power of the twelve Titans and transform into a demigod.

Whether it was Bai'er, Aglaia, or Xia Die, they had all discussed this in person more than once.

"Is the trial very difficult?" Lin Qiong asked curiously.

“No…it has nothing to do with the difficulty of the trial.” Bai E replied with a gloomy expression and a negative voice, “It’s just that I…have not been able to break free from the shadows of the past.”

When Bai E said this, Lin Qiong noticed that his right hand, which was already clenched into a fist, unconsciously tightened its grip even more.

Judging from his bulging veins on his arm, if he were to actually hold anything in his hand, even just a stone, it would probably be reduced to dust long ago.

Lin Qiong raised his hand and scratched his head, slowly shifting his gaze from Bai E's bulging veins on his arm, then looking around at the people around him as if seeking help.

To be honest, he wasn't good at comforting others, especially Bai E, whose emotions had already plummeted to rock bottom.

Therefore, he could only place his hopes on someone who knew Bai E better.

Noticing Lin Qiong's pleading gaze, Tibo slowly approached Bai E and called out with concern:

"noob......"

Instantly, the heavy atmosphere was broken by this call.

Bai Er slowly raised his head, looked at Tibo, and forced a stiff smile onto his face.

"I'm fine, Ms. Tibo."

As he spoke, Bai E let out a soft breath, then turned to face everyone and said again, "I'm sorry, I didn't adjust my state well and made you all worry."

His voice had returned to its normal strength, and the negativity in his tone was gradually fading, replaced by a sense of ease.

Even so, Lin Qiong could still detect a faint trace of fatigue on the other person's face.

He knew in his heart that this was just a disguise that Bai E was forcibly putting on so as not to worry everyone.

However, Lin Qiong did not expose him on the spot. Instead, he deliberately raised his voice and praised him with a smile:

"Not bad, you've recovered pretty quickly. This is the Bai E I know."

Even feigned ease is still ease.

At the very least, it can play a positive role and put everyone's mind at ease.

Bai E smiled slightly, nodded to Lin Qiong, and a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes:

"Let's not talk about that for now. You all had a hard time getting back from Shuting, and you've been here for so long because of me. You must be exhausted."

"Once we get into the city, I'll treat you all to a good meal as compensation for the rest time we've lost!"

"Oh?"

Lin Qiong's lips curled into a wicked smile, and he rubbed his hands together back and forth, looking just like a fly rubbing its front legs. "Then I won't be polite."

"Please...please have mercy on my wallet..." Bai E forced a helpless smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai E suddenly seemed to remember something important and abruptly raised his hand to slap his forehead.

"Oh no, I was so focused on what happened earlier that I almost forgot about our new friend in front of us."

Bai Er quickly turned around, apologetic smile on his face, and looked at Kevin, who had been silent from the beginning.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.” He raised his right hand and offered it to Kevin. “Nice to meet you. I am Bai E from the Eri Secret Pavilion.”

When faced with Bai Er's outstretched hand, Kevin did not immediately reach out in response, but merely glanced at the other party indifferently.

"Kevin Kaslana".

He nodded slightly, still with his arms crossed, and slowly spoke, his tone carrying a chill that seemed to freeze the air.

"There's no need for a handshake, lest your hands get frostbite."

So cold.

Kevin's cold attitude left Bai E, who had intended to befriend him, momentarily stunned.

His right hand, which had already been extended, hung awkwardly in mid-air, and he didn't know what to do for a moment.

Just then, a series of clear footsteps came from the passage on the other side of the city gate.

It was Xing, Xia Die, Na Ke Xia, and Tian and a few others.

Not long ago, these people, leading the Earth Beast and accompanied by the Holy City guards, went to the Earth Beast's dwelling, which was closest to the city gate.

At this moment, after settling the earth beasts, they turned back again.

When the four of them reached the vicinity of the city gate, Xing immediately spotted Bai Er and Kevin not far away.

Her eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly pulled out her camera from her pocket and walked over.

"Crack!"

A crisp click of a camera shutter drew everyone's attention.

Lin Qiong subconsciously turned his head and saw Xing holding a camera, his finger still on the shutter button, as if he might press it again at any moment.

As if she wasn't quite satisfied with the angle, Xing quickly went to Kevin and Bai Er's side and took a quick photo.

"Crack!"

Another soft click of the shutter.

Xing held the camera, examining the photos she had just taken, a satisfied smile playing on her lips.

"Hmph, this photo...March 7th will definitely be shocked when he sees it!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qiong immediately leaned over curiously and glanced at the photos on the camera.

Good guy!

It's the scene where Bai Er is about to shake hands with Kevin.

The two people in the photo are tall and stand facing each other, almost as if they were mirror images.

If you don't look closely, the only difference you can find is in their clothes.

Looking at this photo, Lin Qiong couldn't help but make a comment:

"Leaving aside whether March 7th will be jaw-dropping, I think Mr. Walter's jaw is probably going to be broken!"

He could even picture the other person's expression and reaction in his mind.

Honkai is still chasing me!

"Hmm? Why Mr. Walter?" Xing asked curiously.

Lin Qiong slowly raised his right hand, palm up, and presented it to Xing, saying:

"Give me the camera, and I'll tell you why."

As the memories extracted by Feather Dust returned, Lin Qiong suddenly recalled the scene of summoning Welt Yang.

He has to delete those photos from the camera!

Otherwise, he might face questioning from Walter Yang himself, as well as the Star of Eden radiating a crimson glow.

After all, he dug up someone else's fabricated dark history, a situation that no one can clearly explain away...

"camera?"

Xing tilted her head slightly, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes, then looked down at the camera in her hand.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she quickly stuffed the camera into her pocket and refused:

"No way! You want to delete my photos!"

"You have to give it to us whether you want to or not!"

Seeing that Xing had seen through his intentions, Lin Qiong reached out and grabbed the pocket where she had hidden the camera.

Xing reacted extremely quickly, nimbly dodging the grab with a very tight movement, and then circled around behind Lin Qiong.

Just as Lin Qiong was about to turn around and continue the pursuit, Xia Die's gentle voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the two who were chasing each other.

Xia Die's expression held a hint of solemnity:

"Your Excellencies, we have just received a message from Lady Aglaia."

"She hoped we could go to the Marble Palace as soon as possible, and she specifically instructed us... not to bring Lord Bai'e along."

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