492: Once doubt arises

“No way, she’s a GTI Administrator. Why would she need to monitor us to investigate? They’ve probably already finished their investigation.”

Faced with Xiao Yun’s skepticism, Zhang Yu was initially flustered, but quickly calmed down.

The task their superior gave them did indeed seem like an investigation into Xiao Yun, but this was merely the process; whether something was good or bad for him depended on the objective.

For example, what Zhang Yu and Song Qiuyun were doing now was aimed at investigating Xiao Yun’s special condition. Therefore, although the process seemed a bit odd, the objective was good, showing that the GTI was very concerned about Xiao Yun.

Moreover, in fact, Zhang Yu himself also felt that Xiao Yun had been a bit strange lately.

Looking at Xiao Yun, who was sitting opposite him, Zhang Yu frowned slightly, feeling very worried.

Regarding the special illness mentioned by the GTI, Zhang Yu had already witnessed its effects on Song Qiuyun. Simply put, this illness could transform someone into a master in the restricted area, but it would cause that person’s personality to change drastically within the restricted area, and this change was beyond their control.

And in Zhang Yu’s opinion, Xiao Yun’s situation might be even more serious than Song Qiuyun’s.

After all, Song Qiuyun could maintain normalcy in her daily life; it was only after entering the restricted area that her condition would flare up, making her seem like a completely different person.

However, as a childhood companion who had grown up with him, Xiao Yun’s transformation was not limited to inside or outside the restricted area.

Although Zhang Yu and Xiao Yun hadn’t seen each other for three years since high school, when they met again recently, Zhang Yu felt an indescribable strangeness about Xiao Yun.

He seemed to have become another person. Although his appearance hadn't changed much, and his personality hadn't changed significantly, he just felt a bit strange.

At the time, Zhang Yu thought that Xiao Yun’s change might be due to three years of high school life.

After all, as people grow up and experience things, it’s normal for their personalities to change, so Zhang Yu didn't think much of it then.

However.

Now, Zhang Yu had a different perspective.

That was the special illness Song Qiuyun had.

Xiao Yun’s strange, yet indescribable change, was very likely the same situation as Song Qiuyun!

He had also entered the restricted area with Xiao Yun before, and recently, he had been entering the restricted area with Song Qiuyun to encounter Xiao Yun.

However, after all this, Zhang Yu had never noticed any difference in Xiao Yun, whether inside or outside the restricted area.

All these circumstances combined led Zhang Yu to speculate about Xiao Yun’s situation. He estimated that Xiao Yun’s condition was very likely more severe than Song Qiuyun’s!

“Speaking of Xiao Yun…”

Zhang Yu looked at his childhood friend with complex eyes, observing his expression, then tentatively asked,

“I heard that she’s returning to the country soon. Your relationship with Liu Shihhan… are you planning to be direct with her then?”

“Her? Who?”

Xiao Yun looked puzzled, and seeing his expression, Zhang Yu immediately frowned, realizing that things were indeed as suspicious as he had thought.

“You forgot?”

“Who is it exactly? Can you stop being so cryptic?”

Being questioned by Zhang Yu like this, Xiao Yun suddenly felt unsure.

At this moment, Zhang Yu’s face showed a hint of shock. Observing the change in the other party’s expression, Xiao Yun’s heart immediately became alert.

Could it be… this was a very important person?

Perhaps due to his rebirth, Xiao Yun could only vaguely remember the general outline of his past memories in this world, let alone any details.

And there was another important characteristic: Xiao Yun had to see someone or something with his own eyes to recall the corresponding memory.

Like Zhang Yu’s appearance.

Before encountering Zhang Yu, the reborn Xiao Yun was completely unaware of his existence. Even if he tried to recall past memories, he couldn’t find any information related to him.

However, the moment he encountered Zhang Yu, past memories easily flooded his mind, making Xiao Yun remember everything about him.

Therefore.

The person Zhang Yu was talking about now, even if she was someone Xiao Yun was once very familiar with, if her name wasn’t mentioned, Xiao Yun wouldn’t be able to recall any information.

“Oh, it’s nothing, it’s nothing. After all, so much time has passed, almost five or six years, right? It’s normal that you forgot.”

Zhang Yu said, but he didn’t actually think so internally.

He never expected that Xiao Yun would even forget that person!

Looking at the familiar face in front of him, it was indeed his brother, but Zhang Yu always had a strange feeling, feeling that this seemed a bit different from the original Xiao Yun.

He silently noted this matter, while hesitating whether to report it to his superiors.

If this was due to Xiao Yun’s illness, then his superiors should understand.

But, if it was another situation… Zhang Yu shivered, not daring to think further.

Just then, Zhang Yu’s phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated. He opened it to see that the trading app had popped up a system message, telling him to go and collect supplies.

“Oh, the things you wanted have been counted. Two people should be able to carry it. By the way, did you drive here?”

“Where would I get a car? I haven’t even gotten my driver’s license. I’ll just call a ride-hailing car later.”

“I have a car. You can just ride with me.”

Just as the two were about to get up to move the goods, Song Qiuyun’s figure appeared beside them at some point.

“Zhang Yu, didn’t I tell you to call me when Xiao Yun arrived?”

“I saw you were in the middle of a transaction…”

Zhang Yu gave an awkward smile, explaining quite quickly.

“Xiao Yun, by the way, what do you need those high-grade coffee beans for? Logically, this item shouldn’t have much use. Could it be that you’ve discovered its special value?… Oh, can I ask?”

Song Qiuyun stared intently at Xiao Yun, her face full of curiosity.

And listening to her long string of questions, Zhang Yu on the side felt full of complaints.

This guy, she asks and asks, then throws in a seemingly polite question, even though she’s already finished asking all her questions!

“Well… sorry, I can’t tell you yet.”

Xiao Yun thought for a moment and decided not to tell Song Qiuyun this news for now.

Although after deeply considering the powerful capabilities of the Heirloom Special Service Department, Xiao Yun had long intended to inform Dragon Country GTI about his special ability, he still needed to think about the specific details of how to explain it.

Currently, he was considering only revealing to the officials that he could create six setss, while choosing to conceal the level seven and level eight sets.

After all, at this moment, Xiao Yun might be the only person on the entire Blue Star who knew that armor had levels higher than six.

Moreover, Xiao Yun still didn’t know how far the technology in the world on the other side of the restricted area had developed.

If he exposed his special abilities too early, it might attract targeting from the three major forces in the other world.

It would be ridiculous if he created level seven and level eight sets, only for Hafk and Asala to send even their lowest-ranking soldiers wearing armor above level ten to beat him up.

“Tomorrow, when we count the big red supplies tomorrow morning, I’ll tell you.”

After thinking, Xiao Yun quietly said.