Chapter 171 Parallel World (5k)

The next morning, Shen Cheng suddenly felt something strange in his body.

He opened his eyes and saw a big bulge in the quilt in front of him, with someone obviously hiding inside.

Shen Cheng was extremely shocked and asked: "What are you doing?"

"Didn't you ask for it?" Ruan Qingsha said vaguely, "Good morning, Master."

Shen Cheng felt that if he was not crazy, then the world was crazy.

"Wake up."

Ruan Qingsha stood by the bed in a maid uniform and patted Shen Cheng's face gently with her hand.

However, Shen Cheng had no intention of getting up.

Ruan Qingsha was so upset that she directly lifted the quilt off Shen Cheng, then covered him with the quilt again with a blushing face.

Shen Cheng finally woke up. When he opened his eyes, he saw Ruan Qingsha standing beside the bed with her clothes intact. He finally remembered that Ruan Qingsha had officially moved into his house and would serve as his exclusive maid.

Shen Cheng couldn't help but sigh. It turned out that the world was not crazy, only his dream was crazy.

Ruan Qingsha urged, "Get up, you have to meet my teacher today, don't be late."

Shen Cheng was a little dissatisfied: "How can your tone sound like that of an exclusive maid? If you just want to eat and drink for free in my house under the excuse of being a maid, then please get out as soon as possible."

Veins popped out on Ruan Qingsha's forehead, but she still held it back and even showed a very decent smile on her face.

"Sir, it's already ten o'clock in the morning. Please get up quickly. You have an important schedule today."

"Shouldn't you call me Master?"

"Are you an old antique living in some feudal society?"

Ruan Qingsha finally couldn't help it and threw back the quilt: "Get up."

Shen Cheng carelessly opened his legs, wanting to give Ruan Qingsha a surprise, but he didn't expect her to turn a blind eye to it.

When he got up and washed, Shen Cheng found that the house was completely new. Even Xiao Qingque and Yan Qiuli had been tidied up and became clean and tidy.

It turned out that Ruan Qingsha got up early in the morning to clean the whole house inside and out, and even had time to make a hearty breakfast. She perfectly fulfilled the duties of a dedicated maid and won the admiring gazes of the two little girls.

Shen Cheng was also shocked. He thought that someone with Ruan Qingsha's personality would know nothing about housework.

Facing Shen Cheng's shocked eyes, Ruan Qingsha felt a little proud.

She just doesn't want to do it normally, but once she gets serious, she's enough to make all the real maids lose their jobs.

Soon, it was noon, the time agreed to meet Zhao Nanxing. Shen Cheng and Ruan Qingsha went out together and came to the agreed place.

The agreed meeting place was carefully chosen at a high-end restaurant, where Zhao Nanxing had already booked a private room with an elegant environment.

Looking at the people coming and going in the restaurant, the last trace of worry in Shen Cheng's heart disappeared.

Even if Zhao Nanxing really intended to smash the cup as a signal to have 300 demon hunters emerge from under the table to capture him, he would never choose a place where innocent people could be easily hurt.

When the two arrived at the door of the private room, Shen Cheng seemed calm and composed, but Ruan Qingsha's heartbeat quickened slightly.

For some reason, she felt a subtle feeling of bringing her boyfriend home to meet her elders.

This feeling is not entirely wrong. At least in the powerful circle of the entire state capital, Shen Cheng has become her true "boyfriend".

Seeing Ruan Qingsha standing at the door hesitating, Shen Cheng urged her, "Come on, why are you still standing there?"

Ruan Qingsha glanced at him and asked, "Aren't you nervous at all?"

Not to mention her peers, even high-ranking government officials were trembling with fear when they saw her teacher.

"Does your teacher eat people?"

"No, what do you take her for?"

Shen Cheng said lightly: "Then why should I be nervous?"

Ruan Qingsha admired his mentality, then reached out and pushed open the door of the box.

Shen Cheng saw Zhao Nanxing sitting in the box at a glance.

Zhao Nanxing rarely appears in public and doesn't like to appear on TV, so most people don't know her true appearance. But Shen Cheng once met Zhao Nanxing under the guidance of Phalaenopsis.

She is an extremely beautiful woman, and her temperament is somewhat similar to Ruan Qingsha, but Ruan Qingsha is heroic, while Zhao Nanxing is full of majesty.

Those sharp eyes made people dare not look into her eyes.

Zhao Nanxing looked at Shen Cheng who was standing at the door with a scrutinizing gaze. Her gaze was full of pressure, like a steamroller rolling over him.

Shen Cheng looked at her calmly, but his body had begun to tense unconsciously.

Very strong!

His intuition told him that this woman was terrifyingly strong.

If she wanted to kill herself, she probably wouldn't be able to escape.

The two sides hadn't spoken yet, but the atmosphere became solemn.

Ruan Qingsha quickly winked at Zhao Nanxing and said, "Didn't you promise me that you wouldn't scare him?"
Zhao Nanxing retracted his scrutinizing gaze and said, "Come in, don't stand at the door."

As her voice fell, the originally heavy atmosphere relaxed.

Shen Cheng heaved a sigh of relief, but he did not lose the battle. He kept a faint smile on his face and followed Ruan Qingsha into the private room.

As soon as they sat down, Zhao Nanxing handed over the menu and said calmly, "I don't know what you like to eat, so I didn't order anything. It's my treat today, so you can order whatever you want."

Shen Cheng picked up the menu, took a look, and asked, "Do you have fresh blood?"

Ruan Qingsha and Zhao Nanxing focused their eyes on him at the same time, and the originally relaxed atmosphere suddenly became tense again.

Ruan Qingsha kicked Shen Cheng hard under the table and said, "Don't make trouble."

Shen Cheng grinned: "It's just a joke."

"You have great courage."

Zhao Nanxing's tone was so calm that no emotion could be heard: "No one has ever dared to joke around in front of me."

"That's good!"

Shen Cheng breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, I am not a human."

"..."

Ruan Qingsha and Zhao Nanxing didn't know what to say.

"Isn't it funny?"

Shen Cheng blinked his innocent eyes: "I just want to liven up the atmosphere."

This is not funny at all.

At least Ruan Qingsha couldn't laugh. She didn't expect Shen Cheng to be so bold that he dared to jump like that in front of his teacher.

But this is not surprising. In her impression, Shen Cheng has always been so fond of making trouble. The first time he met her, he dared to call Bai Qiu Ning an orphan and even used cold jokes to mock her for her empty promises.

"He likes to tell jokes, which I find quite funny."

Ruan Qingsha had to explain for Shen Cheng and forced a few awkward laughs.

Zhao Nanxing was not angry. She knew that most Star Sea Rangers had some quirks, and it was normal for them to like telling jokes.

"Do not be nervous."

Zhao Nanxing coughed lightly and brought the topic back on track: "There are indeed some personal conflicts between Xinghai Youxia and me, but I always blame the matter rather than the person. In this crisis, you have made the greatest contribution. You saved the entire state capital, so I specially invited you to dinner today to express my gratitude to you."

As she spoke, she picked up the teacup, and Ruan Qingsha tactfully poured her a cup of hot tea.

"I never drink alcohol, so I'll offer you a glass of tea instead of wine."

Zhao Nanxing drank the teacup in his hand.

If it were someone else, they would definitely be flattered. After all, this is an ace, the most powerful person in the entire state capital. In terms of importance, he is even more important than the governor.

Shen Cheng was not flattered, but just felt a little guilty.

Because everything he did was for himself, just to get the research manuscript on how to solve the blood curse from Black Agate. The truly selfless person was Wei Yiting.

So Shen Cheng said very modestly: "No need to thank me, any Star Ranger would do the same, I am just an insignificant member of them."

Seeing that Shen Cheng was so humble and not arrogant, not to mention Ruan Qingsha, even Zhao Nanxing, who had a grudge against Star Sea Ranger, had a very good impression of him at this moment.

"Verbal thanks are not enough to express gratitude."

Zhao Nanxing's originally dignified face became much softer: "You can put forward any request or wish you have. As long as it is not illegal or criminal, I will try my best to satisfy you."

If it were a real Star Ranger, he would definitely refuse sternly and would not trade such a righteous act.
Shen Cheng was not such a person, so he thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know about Eternal Blood?"

Zhao Nanxing raised his eyebrows slightly.

She originally thought that Shen Cheng's request would be that she agree to his relationship with Ruan Qingsha.

I didn't expect you to ask such a secretive question.

Shen Cheng was also surprised to see Zhao Nanxing lost in thought.

He originally had the mentality of trying his best regardless of whether there was any result or not. Could it be that Zhao Nanxing really knew the information about the Eternal Blood?
After a brief silence, Zhao Nanxing said, "I do know about the Eternal Blood. Even now, the state capital has preserved a drop of the Eternal Blood."

Shen Cheng's heartbeat immediately quickened.

The state government actually has a drop of eternal blood in its hands?

His thoughts suddenly became clear and many ideas emerged in his mind.

Observing Shen Cheng's subtle expression, Zhao Nanxing knew what he was thinking, and broke his thoughts in advance: "It's impossible to give it to you, because I can't decide."

Before Shen Cheng could be disappointed, Zhao Nanxing changed the subject: "We have been researching this drop of eternal blood for quite a while. If you need it, I can give you the research results of the past few years."

"Thank you. I really need it."

Shen Cheng agreed without hesitation.

He still has two drops of Eternal Blood in his hand. The most important thing now is the research results, which can help Tianxuanxing speed up research progress.

As long as he could select the perfect drop from the two drops of eternal blood, Shen Cheng might be able to break through to the master level with the help of this drop of blood.

"There is no time to lose. After this meal, I will take you to retrieve the information. Besides..."

Zhao Nanxing looked at Shen Cheng and Ruan Qingsha. The two seemed to be a perfect match, at least that was what she thought at the moment.

"I won't interfere with your relationship."

Shen Cheng looked at Ruan Qingsha in surprise. He thought that Zhao Nanxing knew about Ruan Qingsha's relationship with him as her fake boyfriend.

With a snap, Ruan Qingsha gently kicked Shen Cheng's foot under the table to prevent him from revealing the truth.

"You are just my teacher, not my mother. Don't interfere too much."

Ruan Qingsha said something like a rebellious child, then picked up the menu and started ordering, forcibly changing the subject, and even ordered a duck blood soup for Shen Cheng.

The atmosphere of the meal was tense at the beginning, but became a joyful one later.

It was obvious that Zhao Nanxing was not a talkative person, but he was not a dull person either. Shen Cheng had dealt with all kinds of people, so the two of them got along quite easily and happily.

This made Ruan Qingsha feel relieved. She was afraid that the majestic teacher and Shen Cheng, who liked to make trouble, would start a quarrel or even fight. Then she would be caught in the middle and it would be difficult for her to survive.

After dinner, led by Zhao Nanxing, the three went to the only national laboratory in the state capital.

This laboratory is hidden in the mountains, filled with armed soldiers and people with special abilities. The defenses are much tighter than those of the military district and the government. There are no signs or information about this place even on the map.

The laboratory has very strict security measures, with an advanced identification system at the entrance, and only authorized personnel can enter.

Only someone of Zhao Nanxing's level could bring in strangers.

After passing through numerous access control gates, the three of them arrived inside the laboratory. Shen Cheng also listened to Ruan Qingsha's introduction and learned that the research topics of this laboratory covered multiple scientific fields, including biotechnology, energy materials, artificial intelligence, etc.

When walking past a floor-to-ceiling window, Shen Cheng suddenly saw several devices that looked very much like the legendary gaming cabins placed in a hall below.

It was very similar to the virtual space that Ruan Qingsha had taken her to experience at the Public Security Bureau last time, but these devices seemed more advanced.

“Are you also researching virtual space here?”

"No."

Ruan Qingsha also glanced down: "They are studying the parallel world."

Shen Cheng looked at Ruan Qingsha in surprise: "Parallel world? Does it really exist?"

Ruan Qingsha shrugged: "I don't know. The last time I tried it, I did enter a very wonderful world, but I was ejected very quickly."

Seeing Shen Cheng like a 200-pound curious baby, Ruan Qingsha knew what he was thinking: "If you are curious, you can try it later."

"I'm so sorry, it's settled then."

With the assistance of Zhao Nanxing, Shen Cheng quickly got a USB flash drive containing the research results on the Eternal Blood.

Shen Cheng also had to sign, take photos, and then explain the scope and purpose of use of this research result.

This is also a necessary procedure. Shen Cheng must obtain the information as a partner of the research institute. It is impossible for Zhao Nanxing to give it to him privately.

After getting the information, Zhao Nanxing, who was busy with many things, said goodbye to Shen Cheng and Ruan Qingsha.

Shen Cheng and Ruan Qingsha continued to stay in the laboratory, preparing to experience the shuttles that were said to be able to reach parallel worlds.

Many people have experienced this before, and the researchers are used to it.

Under the other party's arrangement, Shen Cheng changed his clothes and lay inside the shuttle. The researchers adjusted the machine while explaining some precautions to Shen Cheng.

After listening to this, Shen Cheng finally understood what this so-called parallel world was.

This parallel world was discovered accidentally during experiments in virtual space. Researchers found that by using a certain mental wavelength, under certain conditions, they could reach a world that is completely different from reality and seems to be real.

Moreover, the parallel world seen by each experimenter is different. Some people see the ancient times, some see the modern times, and some even go to another world.

The only similarity is that they can only watch this parallel world without interfering in it, and they can't stay there for long.

"Try to experience this wonderful journey, but you will definitely be disappointed."

When the researcher said this, he started the machine.

Shen Cheng closed his eyes, but soon he found that his body was getting lighter, as if he had gone from the ground into space where all gravity was lost.

He subconsciously opened his eyes and found that he was still inside the shuttle, but everything around him was disappearing quickly.

The people, machines, and research institutes visible in the field of vision gradually faded and finally disappeared into the darkness.

Shen Cheng's eyes were dark. He could see nothing and hear nothing, not even his own heartbeat.

Researchers had previously warned him that this situation would occur, so he waited patiently and was not in a hurry.

I don’t know how long it took, but a bright light appeared in my field of vision, and everything around me gradually became brighter, and many things emerged from the darkness.

In a blink of an eye, Shen Cheng found himself standing on a busy street, which looked like an ordinary commercial street.

The only difference is that everyone here is a monster, not even a human.

For a moment, Shen Cheng thought he had come to the kingdom of demons - Dragon Realm.

But even in the Dragon Realm, there are many humanoid and humanoid creatures, not all of them are monsters.

Shen Cheng stood there for a while and found that all the demons here ignored him. Some demons even walked towards him and passed directly through his body.

Just as the researcher just said, in this parallel world, he is just a simple observer and cannot interfere with anything here. The creatures here cannot see or touch him.

If it weren't for the other party's solemn assurance that this was indeed a parallel world, Shen Cheng would almost think that the other party had created a spiritual space to fool him.

Everyone who enters a parallel world stays there for a very short time, no more than one minute at most, and the next time they come in, they will enter a new world, so the exploration of parallel worlds is extremely difficult.

There was only less than a minute left, and he couldn't use his abilities. There was nothing to see on this busy street with people coming and going, no, monsters coming and going. No wonder the researcher said he was very disappointed.

Shen Cheng still maintained his sense of freshness and moved with the crowd, intending to stroll around for a minute and then leave.

However, as soon as he took a step, he noticed something strange.

A woman in black clothes was walking towards me.

(End of this chapter)