Chapter 431: The Path of Love
Chapter 431: The Path of Love
Hold on a second.
I've just arrived in the City of a Thousand Sails, and I haven't even slept a wink.
And now, I'm about to face off against a Seventh Stage Art Connoisseur?
Is this a bit too thrilling?
Wah Wah Wah's momentum is truly astonishing.
Lindsey was startled, but as the two of them reached the estate's entrance, he was about to speak up when—
Wah Wah Wah didn't do anything too outrageous.
"The blind brush looks back, the writing hand is a fantasy, and all that is written is meaningless!"
The girl recited a poem, and a paintbrush appeared in her hand.
Then, on the outer wall of the estate, Wah Wah Wah began to draw some strange and awkward shapes, completely different from the overall atmosphere of the Green Zone.
In just a few minutes, the estate became 'outstanding'.
Passersby glanced at it, even unconsciously quickening their steps, as if they had seen something filthy.
This... is malicious graffiti? Lindsey was dumbfounded. He never expected this form of retaliation:
"Wah Wah Wah, you..."
The girl stuck out her tongue and made a face:
"After all, they have a Seventh Stage Awakener in their family, so I had to do this."
Lindsey reminded her:
"You're painting here, and people can see you."
"As long as they investigate a little, they'll be able to track you down later."
Wah Wah Wah replied with confidence:
"Then I'll just say I'm creating art!"
"Even if you report this to the Art Association, the most they'll do is fine you."
The girl then thought about her and Lindsey's next move:
"Oh, right, weren't we going to the City of Law?"
"You really want to cause me trouble, huh? Well, then let's go to the City of Law and get fined."
"..."
Lindsey was speechless for a moment.
Soon after, Anthony emerged from the estate, looking dejected.
Seeing his disheartened expression, Wah Wah Wah instructed Lindsey to take Anthony with him, and she left ahead of them.
Anthony turned to Lindsey:
"Mr. Lindsey, did I really make a mistake?"
Lindsey scratched his head:
"I don't think you should think that way..."
Lindsey and Anthony continued on their way in the Green Zone.
Not far away, on another riverside street, they reunited with Wah Wah Wah.
In the City of a Thousand Sails, there was a joint trading house called Aurel, which operated a boat rental business within the city.
Wah Wah Wah took the lead, paying three silver coins to rent a small boat, allowing the three of them to navigate the intricate waterways of the city.
The river within the city was actually the exposed sea surface.
Wah Wah Wah sat at the front, navigating and explaining at the same time:
"Compared to walking..."
"...sailing on the water can calm one's mood."
As she spoke, Wah Wah Wah turned to Anthony:
"Anthony, I heard what you said to that old man Kuwait. What are you thinking now?"
Under the gaze of the beautiful girl, Anthony immediately thought of his lover.
He lowered his head, his tone becoming meek:
"I... I might not have thought things through before coming here."
"Nana is an Awakener, and I'm just an ordinary person. We're completely different..."
Slap! Wah Wah Wah clapped her hands loudly, interrupting Anthony.
Facing the young man in his state of dejection, the girl threw a statement at him:
"Don't let that old man fool you!"
"Every person, before becoming an Awakener or otherwise, is first and foremost human; and as humans, we all have emotions!"
Wah Wah Wah tossed aside the boat paddle, placing her right hand over her chest:
"The desire for emotions deep within our hearts, it exists in everyone."
"This doesn't change just because one becomes an Awakener or remains a regular person!"
Anthony remained caught in his previous melancholy:
"But..."
Wah Wah Wah interrupted him again:
"So, you're just going to accept this?"
"For the rest of your life, you won't see your lover again?"
"That so-called sincere love you spoke of on the ship, is it something that can be easily dismissed and scattered with a bit of ridicule?"
"..."
Anthony was rendered speechless by Wah Wah's words.
Kuwait's rejection could be seen as a blow to his confidence in reality, but Wah Wah's words stirred the emotions within him.
The clash between rationality and sensibility left him at a loss.
Wah Wah seized the moment:
"You'll just slink home like that."
"Don't you want to meet your lover and hear her thoughts in person?"
Wah Wah suddenly raised her voice, and a strong sense of oppression emanated from her tone:
"Anthony, answer me!"
"Do you want to date Nana, or date that old thing on the windowsill?"
"..."
Anthony could no longer suppress his emotions.
He abruptly stood up on the ship and shouted as loudly as Wah Wah:
"Of course, I want to see Nana!"
"I came here to see her, to hear her answer! But, but..."
Anthony's speech slowed.
He sat back down on the ship, covering his face as he began to sob quietly:
"But I don't even have the qualifications to see her for a moment."
"How can I possibly hear her true thoughts?"
Lindsey chimed in from the side:
"Didn't Kuwait say it himself? He sent his daughter to study under a teacher."
"In a sense, this is like a dragon willingly sending its treasure out of its lair and into the hands of another witch for safekeeping."
"Without it, things might even become easier?"
"..."
Lindsey and Wah Wah took turns persuading him.
Anthony gradually stopped, and his attitude returned to the determination he had when he first stepped onto the fish ship.
"I still don't want to give up like this!"
"No matter what, I want to see Nana, to hear her thoughts!"
Wah Wah and Lindsey spoke respectively:
"Isn't that just right?"
"Then I wish you good luck."
Several hours passed.
The two rowed the boat, delivering Anthony to the Purple Zone.
However, Wah Wah did not return the rented boat to the Chamber of Commerce.
Instead, she began sailing towards the east, with Lindsey by her side.
At this moment, Lindsey was checking the task list.
After Anthony decided to continue his pursuit of love, the task 【Journey of Bitter Love】 was indeed marked as completed.
【Consumable: One-Time Wind Bag】
【Summon a strong wind that lasts for 4 hours. Wind strength can be specified up to level 12.】
【A unique consumable with moderate value.】
【Curiosity: Secret Nautical Map】
【After use, a secret treasure location will be marked on the map.】
【Value unknown.】
Lindsey examined the latter.
The mark on the 【Secret Nautical Map】 was located within the city of Thousand Sails.
This city was painted into existence.
Therefore, the treasure spot should be beneath the city, in the vast sea.
With a bit of time, Lindsey, wearing the catfish headgear, could dive down and retrieve this treasure.
After confirming their bounty, Lindsey cleared the task list and felt refreshed.
His attention returned to reality as he rowed, and he asked the navigating girl in front:
"Wah Wah, where are we going now?"
"Are we heading to your studio?"
Wah Wah's face turned red.
However, she quickly controlled her emotions and rolled her eyes at Lindsey:
"What are you thinking? We're here to deal with your problem!"
Lindsey pointed at himself:
"My problem."
Wah Wah nodded in agreement:
"Aren't you consulting about the use of the Teleportation Array?"
"The office for that is in the Red Zone. Let's not delay and go ask about it now."
(End of Chapter)
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