People (Chapter 116)
As soon as the name "Erensu" was mentioned, it instantly captured the attention of countless people.
The buzz surrounding her was almost on par with that of popular stars!
Ye Sheng was naturally one of those captivated by the name.
Ever since she arrived in this wasteland world, she had heard countless tales of Erensu's exploits... but all of it was secondhand information. She had never seen the legendary figure in person.
Of course, even if she wanted to, there was no way she could.
Not only had Erensu been missing for several months, but Ye Sheng herself wasn’t a particularly powerful individual.
Where would she even begin to look for the infamous "Queen of Slaughter," Erensu?
Oh, people!
A little self-awareness is necessary.
Still, that didn’t stop Ye Sheng from being curious about the legendary figure.
At this moment, her shining black eyes sparkled with anticipation as she waited to see what kind of weapon would be revealed.
Mo Lin, standing beside her, snorted. "My God, Erensu's sidearm? Has the black market gone completely mad? They dare to put this god-slaying relic up for auction? They must have a death wish!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the topic exploded. Others chimed in one after another.
"That's right. There’s definitely more to Erensu’s disappearance than meets the eye."
"Hmph, I don’t think it’s a big deal. No matter how powerful Erensu was, she’s dead now. What’s wrong with the black market auctioning off her relics? It’s not like Erensu’s going to crawl out of the ground to demand an explanation!"
"How do you know Erensu is dead? Use that sluggish brain of yours and think about it. Someone who could slaughter S-class polluted creatures like chickens wouldn’t die so easily... Maybe her disappearance has another purpose."
"Ahh..."
"Espers are all unruly, and Erensu was the most unruly of them all. Could it be that she disappeared to escape the control of the base officials...?"
Among the chatter, some statements came close to the truth.
Gu Luoyu listened quietly, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile. Her posture was relaxed, and her crimson eyes glimmered with amusement.
Her long, pink hair cascaded like honey down her back, giving her an almost too-sweet appearance.
It was a pity that all eyes in the auction hall were fixed on the stage, and no one paid attention to this unusually beautiful woman. No one realized that all beautiful things could be deadly.
Gu Luoyu glanced sideways at Ye Sheng, who was practically vibrating with excitement.
After a moment’s thought, she reached out and poked Ye Sheng’s soft cheek, prompting the latter to turn her head in confusion.
Gu Luoyu’s expression remained unchanged, but she asked, "Ye Sheng, didn’t you say you weren’t interested in Erensu? Why do you look so excited now?"
In their daily lives together, the name "Erensu" didn’t come up often.
The most memorable instance was when they used a temporary resident ID to enter the outer city for shopping and encountered the Gu family’s people searching the area.
They were trying to find clues with nothing but a photo of Erensu’s back.
Heh, what a pipe dream!
At the time, Ye Sheng happened to cross paths with the searchers.
Naturally, the Gu family’s people didn’t get any useful information from her.
Later, Ye Sheng even joked about the incident, saying she’d never seen anyone try to find someone using a photo of their back.
Since the person in the photo had long pink hair, Ye Sheng had seriously wondered if they were looking for Erensu.
However, after making this speculation, Ye Sheng quickly forgot about it. She wasn’t particularly interested in Erensu... Instead, she mentioned that she knew a mercenary who was a fan of Erensu.
"No, Erensu is a legendary figure to me. And now, I get to see the weapons used by the Queen Of Slaughter with my own eyes... Well, how do I put it? It’s definitely exciting to witness something like this firsthand! After all, I never expected to see Erensu or the items she used."
"......"
Gu Luoyu couldn’t help but fall silent for a moment at Ye Sheng’s earnest words.
Then, she suddenly chuckled, reaching out to ruffle Ye Sheng’s hair, messing up the little girl’s cute black locks. Her eyes sparkled with mischief.
After that, Gu Luoyu propped her chin on one hand and asked curiously, "If one day, you see Erensu with your own eyes, what would you want to say to her?"
Gu Luoyu, who was concealing her true identity, had a bit of a mischievous streak.
Now, as she teased Ye Sheng, she felt no guilt whatsoever.
Ye Sheng, thinking Gu Luoyu was genuinely curious, pondered the question seriously. A hint of hesitation flickered across her face before she replied tentatively, "If that day really comes, I’m afraid I won’t even be able to speak. I’d probably be killed on the spot."
"......"
"They all say Erensu kills without reason. Those strong mercenaries can be cut down with a single sword, so dealing with weaklings like me would be even easier... I think if I keep my mouth shut and slip away quickly, I might still have a chance to survive."
Gu Luoyu couldn’t help but laugh in exasperation at this answer.
She didn’t just kill people on sight before!
Those were just rumors.
She never expected that her attempt to flirt would backfire so hilariously.
Gu Luoyu wasn’t ready to give up just yet. "Maybe Erensu isn’t as cruel as the rumors say. Besides, I think you’re cute and lovely, Ye Sheng. Even Erensu wouldn’t be able to bring herself to harm you."
"Really?"
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Ye Sheng’s face flushed red.
Even though it was clearly just a playful comment, she took it to heart~
Erensu might be a legendary figure, but Gu Luoyu sitting beside her wasn’t~
Eh, hey~
Being complimented by her crush made her heart swell with sweetness.
She felt like running out, doing a hundred laps, and coming back, just to let out the joy that had nowhere to go.
Ye Sheng’s black eyes sparkled, and happiness seemed to radiate from her entire being.
She was like an excited, fluffy puppy, eager to run around in circles, brimming with joy.
After seeing Ye Sheng's reaction, Gu Luoyu couldn’t help but let out a soft sigh.
No matter how much frustration she felt, it melted away at the sight of Ye Sheng’s innocent excitement.
She reached out to pat Ye Sheng’s head again, her touch gentle, and added meaningfully, "Of course it’s true. Treasures like you will always be coveted. You must be careful in the future, don’t let yourself be deceived!"
"No, with you by my side, no one would dare to lie to me~"
Ye Sheng, this little fool, was the type who could be deceived by Gu Luoyu and still happily help count the money.
Fortunately, the auctioneer’s excited announcement soon distracted her attention.
However, the auctioneer seemed to be dragging things out, building suspense without revealing the item right away. This left Ye Sheng feeling a bit impatient.
Don’t fall for the bait!!
While waiting, Ye Sheng couldn’t help but chat with Gu Luoyu: "Gu Luoyu, what do you think Erensu’s weapon will be like? Do you think it’s some super cool, life-threatening weapon that can cut down countless people with a single swing?"
"......"
Gu Luoyu fell silent for a moment.
She felt the need to temper Ye Sheng’s expectations.
Better to set the record straight now than to let her be disappointed later.
"Is there a possibility that Erensu herself is powerful, not that her weapons are particularly extraordinary?"
As soon as Gu Luoyu’s words left her mouth, the auctioneer finally stopped his lengthy introduction.
With a dramatic flourish, he raised his hand and accepted a large black box from a black market guard. He placed it reverently on the stand and began to open it slowly.