Chapter 4 (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

A small window on the steel door was pulled open, and a pair of ice-cold yet clear eyes looked out and looked Gao Xuan up and down.

The person on the other side was silent for a moment before they opened the steel door.

The heavy steel door let out a dry, screeching sound that echoed down the corridor.

“You look reluctant. What, you don’t want to receive a guest?” Gao Xuan arrogantly walked into the room. “Let me tell you. Even though you’re the best lady here, you’re not allowed to act like the boss.”

There was a shocked look in 33’s eyes. 088 was usually very talkative, but today he seemed stranger than normal.

First, he was wearing a pair of sunglasses, and his eyes were closed. Also, his eyebrows were arched arrogantly.

All of the students lived cautiously within the base, as all of the students who’d lived carefree had died.

More importantly, even the pair of sunglasses on his face couldn’t disguise the arrogant curve of his eyebrows. It was as if he felt like he were in control of everything.

He was like a servant who had suddenly become a master. He hadn’t changed, but his aura had.

088’s transformation caused 33 to feel a little uncomfortable.

In this competitive environment, many students were wary of each other and saw each other as enemies.

However, her relationship with 088 was different.

While they seemed to belittle each other and even view each other as enemies on the surface, they were actually partners and friends in battle. They were brothers who would die for each other.

“Look at how lost you look. Don’t be afraid. I haven’t gone insane,” Gao Xuan said with incredible arrogance. “Today, we’ll kill off everyone who’s ever humiliated us. We’ll seek a great justice for ourselves and get our freedom back!”

Gao Xuan took a deep breath, looking a little intoxicated. “Freedom tastes sweet indeed.”

33 fell silent for a moment before saying, “What’s your plan?”

“I like how you’re so calm and meticulous, scheming and submissive!” Gao Xuan was very happy. 33 didn’t ask him why he’d become insane like a fool, nor did she show any hesitation. Instead, she immediately asked him for his plan.

This decisiveness represented the confidence she had in him.

33’s brow furrowed slightly. “Don’t waste time.”

Students were forbidden to have any personal relations, even if they’d already passed Hell’s Training and were about to leave the base.

This rule was still in effect.

There were security cameras all around the corridor. Gao Xuan’s movements definitely would’ve alerted a few guards.

According to 33’s estimates, the guards would arrive within ten minutes. No matter what 088 wanted to do, they had to hurry.

33 was extremely beautiful, but she had a purple-red scar that ran diagonally across her entire face. Because the scar had shrunk, it made her whole face look a little ferocious.

Because of the scar, one of her eyebrows rested higher than the other when she furrowed her brows. Fortunately, her clear bright eyes saved her appearance. It made her look exceptionally soulful.

Gao Xuan knew that the scar was something 33 had done to herself. It was to prevent others from eyeing her beauty and to reduce any potential troubles.

It was much harder for female students to survive in this underground base than male students.

“Don’t be anxious. We have more than enough time.” Gao Xuan reached out his hand and leveled 33’s knitted brows. Her eyebrows were dark and slender and naturally curved. They were exceptionally beautiful.

33 wasn’t used to this kind of physical contact. She clenched her fist tightly. All of her muscles were tensed up and ready to go.

She was only acting this way because it was Gao Xuan. If it’d been anyone else, 33 would have punched their face a long time ago.

Gao Xuan could understand why 33 was nervous. He consoled her, “What are you nervous about? You’re not even as good looking as me. If I’m a 100 in looks, you’re only a 10.”

33 slowly relaxed. She thought about it seriously, then said, “A two.”

“Hahaha. You don’t have to be so humble.” Gao Xuan smiled and said, “Before we take action and revolt, there’s something important that we have to do first.”

33 didn’t speak. She simply looked at Gao Xuan and signaled for him to continue.

“We’re people, not machines. We have to have names, not a serial number to represent ourselves.” Gao Xuan told 33 seriously, “Remember, my name is Gao Xuan, not 088.”

33 seemed to barely understand him. She’d grown up at the base, and all she’d learned was fighting and killing. She had no concept of names.

Gao Xuan, 088. There wasn’t really a difference to her between the two.

Gao Xuan didn’t care if 33 understood or not. He forcefully grabbed 33’s shoulders and said, “I remember that your surname is Yun. From today on, your name will be Yun Qingshang. Yun, as in the ‘Yun’ in clouds, Qing, as in the ‘Qing’ in clear waters, and Shang, as in the ‘Shang’ from clothes. Do you remember?”

Yun Qingshang hesitated for a moment before nodding.

“What’s your name?” he asked.

“Yun, Qingshang!”

Gao Xuan nodded and smiled approvingly. “Good, Comrade Yun Qingshang. Let’s make it big!”

Yun Qingshang didn’t say anything, but he could see an intense inner battle in her bright, clear eyes.

The ritual-like name wasn’t important to her. What was important was being able to battle alongside Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan asked out of curiosity, “You’re not afraid?”

He wasn’t afraid, as he’d been reborn. He had ample confidence, as everything was under control.

However, Yun Qingshang didn’t know any of this, yet she was willing to revolt with him. In terms of their strength, their effort would be like throwing eggs against a rock.

Yun Qingshang said calmly, “It’s only death.”

Gao Xuan was a little touched. “A true man! Exceptional!”

Then, he consoled her, “Don’t worry, I’ll take you to the skies!”