Many questions flooded his mind, but he had no clue, like a headless fly bumping around.
Yu'er couldn't offer him a reasonable explanation either. All matters would only receive the best answers when his abilities reached their peak.
Were his abilities protecting him?
Guo Xuyang suddenly had this thought.
As his abilities upgraded and strengthened, the unlocked functions became increasingly powerful.
Had he accidentally discovered another version of himself? Did more versions of himself exist in the vast universe?
And now, he was very weak, lacking the ability to even protect himself. That was why Yu'er told him so little.
She kept evading the issue by saying she could only tell him once his abilities reached the highest level.
Were the other versions of himself also so powerful?
If they were truly that powerful, why was he so weak?
He thought and thought, finally falling into a deep sleep.
Yu'er knew every thought of Guo Xuyang.
Just as Guo Xuyang thought, she couldn't tell him now. She had to wait until he had enough ability to protect himself before she could tell him everything.
She looked forward to Guo Xuyang's growth, hoping he would quickly upgrade all his abilities to the highest level so he could protect himself.
Lu Liang sat at the entrance of the Cold Wind Cave. No matter how much he shouted, Guo Xuyang couldn't hear him.
He had personally seen wild boars and pheasants magically appear in Guo Xuyang's hand and be thrown into the cave, only to be instantly whisked away by some unknown force.
He could only watch helplessly as Guo Xuyang, outside the cave entrance, conjured countless versions of himself like a magician.
He seemed extremely angry, later sending six clones of Guo Xuyang into the cave.
However, these individuals, like the wild boars, were taken away by the mysterious force as soon as they entered the cave entrance.
As these six Guo Xuyang clones were taken away, Guo Xuyang was seen swaying precariously.
A snow-white giant eagle abruptly appeared beside Guo Xuyang, lifted him, and flew away with wings outstretched.
He watched everything that happened with wide eyes, unaware of how many more trump cards Guo Xuyang had yet to reveal.
He knew Guo Xuyang had abilities, but these abilities were too awesome.
They could transform into so many Guo Xuyang clones, densely packed, endlessly.
As Guo Xuyang fainted, all these clones vanished.
Yezi, standing beside him, smiled at Lu Liang and said, "I didn't expect Guo Xuyang to be so loyal to you. He didn't hesitate to deplete his own power to save you."
"What did you do to him?" Lu Liang asked.
"We did nothing, just let him come to save you yourself.
As you saw, his abilities are limited.
So, how about it? Will you serve my master?"
"I'm sorry. I still want to return to my world."
"I'm afraid I can't help you with that. Either serve my master, or you perish in this world."
"I will not serve anyone. Guo Xuyang is my friend, and I cannot betray him."
"Then, as you wish." Yezi said and disappeared into the void.
However, Lu Liang was still unable to leave the cave entrance. It was as if a membrane blocked it, firmly confining him to this place.
What he couldn't see was that countless people behind him were being transported back and forth by the formation, just like him.
Guo Xuyang did not eat dinner; he was truly exhausted.
The next morning, he bid farewell to Abule.
"Your Highness Abule, thank you for your generous hospitality.
Please continue to support Tianye in terms of crude oil supply.
I must rush back to the capital. If it's convenient for you, you are welcome to visit my country as a guest.
I will definitely take you to see my hometown then."
"Alright, I look forward to our next meeting.
I will arrange for that place to be sealed off.
Monitoring cameras have been installed. If anyone comes out, I will inform you immediately."
"Thank you, goodbye!" After bidding farewell to Abule, Guo Xuyang was sent to the airport.
He didn't know how to tell Jiang Qixin about these matters, nor how to face Lu Liang's family.
He had known Lu Liang for so long, yet he had never heard him mention his family.
Thinking back now, he felt like he had failed as a friend.
From first meeting Lu Liang in Shanghai, then traveling together to Africa, Brazil, and Beijing, Lu Liang had provided him with immense help and taken meticulous care of him.
Jiang Qixin had specifically instructed Lu Liang to take good care of him when heading to Alaba, but instead of himself being alright, he had lost Lu Liang.
This made him feel very uneasy.
Perhaps due to the severe shock he experienced, he drifted off to sleep without realizing it while thinking.
A woman quietly appeared beside him.
If he were awake, he would have recognized this woman as Yezi, the one who had spoken to him in the Nine Nether World.
A mermaid.
Yezi quietly approached Guo Xuyang. No one noticed how she got onto the plane; it was as if she had appeared out of thin air.
Guo Xuyang was truly too tired. It wasn't until they reached the capital that he woke up.
"You're awake? You slept the entire way," Yezi said.
Guo Xuyang's eyes widened; he was startled.
"You, how did you get here?"
"Why can't I get here?"
"No, you, how did you find me?"
"Is it difficult to find you? I've been following you all along."
Guo Xuyang's mind went blank.
He didn't know how to continue.
Following him all along?
He hadn't even noticed.
When had he become so weak?
If the subordinates of the other him were so powerful, wouldn't the other him be even more so?
"What are you thinking about? Let's go, everyone is almost leaving." m..oΓg
"Ah, let's go. No, I'm going, where are you going?"
"Of course, I'm following you. My master ordered me to stay close to you and ensure your safety at all times."
"I am not your master. Don't follow me. I don't need your protection either."
"It doesn't matter if you don't want my protection. I don't know anyone here, so staying with you for a few days won't bother you, right?"
"Of course, it will bother me. And I don't have a place to accommodate you."
"Why are you so resistant? If I hadn't obtained Lu Liang's memories, I would have strangled you to death right now. Scumbag."
"My brother wouldn't say that about me."
"Of course not. It's Xiao Yun who says that about you."
"What exactly are you?"
"You can consider me 'nothing.'
Right now, only you can see me; others cannot.
Why don't you look around?"
Guo Xuyang looked up and saw several flight attendants pointing and talking about him.
Yezi was right. He looked like a clown to everyone else, talking to himself.
"Do you believe me now?
I will stay close to you, never leaving your side, protecting you deeply.
I won't disturb your private life.
According to Lu Liang's memories, your private life is quite messy."
Guo Xuyang was completely defeated by this Yezi and had no choice but to carry his backpack off the plane.
Yezi's current state was that of a soul entity, much like the woman in the qipao who stayed with Li Mingze.
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