This was the first time Fulong had personally witnessed this so-called system.
Chu Qianli's bracelet held boundless possibilities.
With a flick of the chain, something would suddenly appear in her hand.
This included the cola they had drunk earlier, and also what she called a "mobile phone."
The mobile phone still retained some of the images they had seen at the bottom of the cliff.
Fulong began to doubt if he was hallucinating after his narrow escape from death.
However, Chu Qianli firmly tapped him on the head.
Finally, he believed.
"Put your things away, I need to calm down," Fulong said, rubbing his temples.
She claimed to be from a future a thousand years from now.
She said she wasn't Chu Qianli, but had merely borrowed her body.
She said her bracelet had a spatial storage function.
She said she could also buy many future tools, but first, she needed to earn money…
Fulong closed his eyes, massaging his forehead, feeling troubled.
After an unknown amount of time, he opened his eyes again and looked at her, still somewhat bewildered: "Why tell me?"
If she hadn't revealed these secrets, no one would ever know.
There was no evidence.
And it was so absurd, no one would have ever suspected.
"Because I need someone I can trust."
She couldn't continue like this, waiting for her fate in this era.
"Fulong, in my era, there is no distinction between high and low status. Everyone is equal. There are no emperors, no princes. No one needs to kneel!"
"Everyone is the protagonist of their own life, and everyone receives respect from others."
She looked at Fulong, her expression serious and earnest: "But here, there are heavens, earth, emperors, and masters. It's a world where the strong prey on the weak, and only the fittest survive. If you don't actively seize power, you will be the one exploited and manipulated."
"You want to rebel against the Emperor?" Fulong was startled.
"I don't want to rebel, but if the Emperor wants my life, I cannot just stand by and let him kill me."
No one wants to die. Even those experimental subjects, if they had a choice, would never want to be suicide soldiers.
"If a master cherishes your life, then they are worthy of your loyalty. But Fulong, when has the Emperor ever cherished your life?"
Fulong remained silent, his expression heavy and dejected.
"I'm not teaching you to betray the country. I just don't want us to continue being pawns in the future."
Chu Qianli finished putting her things away.
She looked out the window: "In my era, we practice monogamy. A man can only marry one woman."
"So, you can never be with Prince Xuan in this lifetime?" Fulong finally understood.
This was her conviction.
She absolutely refused to share a man with other women.
After a long while, Fulong finally processed everything before him.
And accepted it.
"I understand the significance of you sharing your secrets with me."
"So?" Chu Qianli looked at him, waiting.
She believed she hadn't misjudged him.
Fulong looked back at her, and after a moment, nodded solemnly: "After we return, I will know what to say. However, these experimental subjects at the bottom of the cliff must be dealt with."
He might not be loyal to the Emperor, but he had to be loyal to the people.
If these experimental subjects were released, the world would fall into chaos, and the innocent populace would suffer.
"Let me think," Chu Qianli lowered her gaze.
"No matter what you ultimately decide to do, for now, I still advise you to rely on Prince Xuan."
Fulong walked to the door and listened carefully.
Detecting no movement outside, he said, "A'Li, if you want to protect your loved ones, you must first become strong yourself."
"Until you have developed enough power to contend with certain forces, playing along might not be a bad strategy."
Chu Qianli moved her lips but remained silent.
Fulong continued, "You are an extremely intelligent girl, you just disdain using schemes and plots. But for now, the Duke is still in the palace. You need to think carefully!"
"You may not harm others, but others will certainly harm you, and they have been harming you all along!"
"Although you disdain using certain methods, others will!"
"A'Li, if you feel that heaven is unfair to you, then use your wisdom to fight against heaven."
From the moment they shared life and death in Black Wind Ridge, Fulong had decided that she would be the person he trusted most in his life.
She had used her own body to shield him from the attack of the experimental subjects.
From now on, her affairs would be Fulong's responsibility!
Some feelings needed no explanation. Their existence was enough.
"Duke, we will find a way to rescue him together! But rescuing him is not a long-term solution."
"If the Emperor can use you once, he will do so again!"
"A'Li, think carefully about what to do next. I will wait for you!"
…
Feng Yexuan returned at dawn.
Seeing his hurried demeanor, Chu Qianli knew he had thoughts about the experimental subjects of Black Wind Cliff.
This was not within his jurisdiction, and dealing with the experimental subjects was not his responsibility.
However, having witnessed the power of the experimental subjects firsthand, it was unlikely he would let this matter go easily.
But the terrain of Black Wind Cliff was treacherous, and the number of experimental subjects at the bottom of the cliff was immense.
Most importantly, they still didn't know who was behind it all.
It wouldn't be easy for Prince Xuan to uproot the experimental subjects' den.
Unless, the person behind it all was found first.
But these matters, Feng Yexuan likely had no intention of discussing with Chu Qianli.
Upon his return, he simply looked at her and said, "We are returning to the imperial city. Do you have anything to tell me?"
Chu Qianli looked at him, her lips parting slightly, as if about to speak but hesitating.
Feng Yexuan showed her ample patience today.
He waited.
He stood by the bedside for at least the time it took an incense stick to burn.
In the end, she still said nothing.
Feng Yexuan's expression grew increasingly displeased!
After experiencing so much, surviving near-death experiences, almost dying in Black Wind Ridge.
Was this stubborn woman still so obstinate?
"Since you have nothing to say, then come back to my manor with me!"
He was angry and turned to walk out the door.
But just as he opened the door, her faint voice came from behind him: "Your Highness…"
Feng Yexuan's footsteps halted, but he did not turn around.
He wanted to see how long this stubborn woman would remain so!
Was it so difficult for her to yield before him?
"Your Highness…" Chu Qianli clutched the bed curtain, looking at his cold, unyielding back.
After a moment of hesitation, she finally said in a low voice, "My foot hurts."
"What do you want?" Feng Yexuan turned to look at her.
Foot pain! Such a weak statement was not like her at all!
In his heart, there was a flicker of emotion, but his face remained expressionless.
Chu Qianli looked at him, bit her lip, and after mustering considerable courage, finally said, "My ankle is injured, and it hurts to walk. Can you… carry me?"