AWB Chapter 239 The Awakening of the Super Guide (53)
Chapter 239 The Awakening of the Super Guide (53)
When the two separated from their intimate state, Yan Jiu was still sitting to the side, seemingly with a blank look in his eyes, but he was actually recording information on the terminal.
Seeing that the two of them had woken up with noticeable blushes on their faces, Yan Jiu clicked his tongue twice, put away the terminal screen that only he could see, and asked, "When do you two plan to bind your devices?"
The concept of "binding" was slightly unfamiliar to Jingli. He looked at Qi Jian and, seeing that the other was looking at him, tilted his head.
Yan Jiu glanced between the two of them, then looked away, urging them to get out of bed.
"If you want to bind us, let's go through the process as soon as possible. But let me make it clear beforehand that there will definitely be some guidance work on 001 later. As the captain of the Tiger Team, you still need to be aware of the overall situation."
Qi Jian responded softly, but it was unclear whether she was replying with "hmm" or "humph," her eyes still fixed on Jing Li.
Yan Jiu had already input the sorting instructions into the smart system in the room and walked out of the ward before the other two.
"007, I'll report your situation to the higher-ups today. As a typical case, we'll probably have to do a few more inspections on you. 001, go back and rest for a bit. The cleaning plan will start tomorrow, so you'll be busy."
Yan Jiu turned around and confirmed that the two slow-moving people had come out and locked the door.
He finally understood: it was Qi Jian, the old guy, who wanted to get close to Jing Li, the young kid, but the kid hadn't figured it out yet.
Yan Jiu coughed twice: "You should still be careful. Although the legal binding age for Sentinels and Guides in our country is sixteen, there is another strict requirement: that the awakened state be stable. Qi Jian, you probably don't meet the standard yet."
Qi Jian's cheek was pushed up by the tongue, creating a small bump.
Jingli, after considering the context, suddenly realized that the so-called "binding" was the same as marriage, only it was exclusive to the relationship between sentinels and guides.
Sentinels and guides are bound together for life, each the other's one and only.
Jingli's ears turned red again.
Although things are slowly improving in Blue Stone Kingdom, human resources are still scarce. Yan Jiu's statement shows that he is extremely biased.
He took a step forward, quietly tugged at Qi Jian's sleeve, and said to Yan Jiu, "Then let's not bind it for now."
Yan Jiu glanced at the humiliated Qi Jian with a smug look and laughed, "Alright, no rush."
Not content with that, he added, "Who knows, there might be even more powerful Sentinels in the future? 001 is still so young."
"Feast for a long time."
Qi Jian could no longer tolerate it; his eyes could practically kill.
Yan Jiu knew when to stop, turned around happily, and waved goodbye to the two of them.
Qi Jian lowered her eyelashes and didn't look at Jing Li again.
"Let's go, I'll take you back to campus."
The voice was soft and low, sounding rather aggrieved.
Jingli smiled.
Qi Jian was usually very restrained in front of him. But perhaps because he lacked experience, or perhaps because Jing Li understood his love for him too well, Jing Li could easily detect the difference between his every move and how he treated others.
Coupled with the intimate gestures that the spiritual entity couldn't hide, how could Jingli not know his thoughts?
At first, Qi Jian knew that he was about to die, and even refused to try to ask Jing Li to help him.
Later, the shallow drainage in the simulation system proved effective, giving him a glimmer of hope.
Everything then began to spiral out of control.
The close guidance made Qi Jian realize the different kind of bond between himself and Jing Li. It was too late to sever it, and he became sober and lost in it for the first time.
But fate seemed unwilling to separate them, and despite such a disastrous start, the two still found a glimmer of hope.
Qi Jian knew, of course, that he couldn't rush things.
He should prioritize the greater good and not keep Jingli by his side because of his own selfish desires.
But when Yan Jiu asked the question about "binding," he still couldn't help but look at Jing Li's reaction.
Ke Jingli said, "Let's not bind it yet."
Even though it was exactly what she expected, Qi Jian still felt somewhat disappointed.
A dry, warm hand slipped into his. Qi Jian felt as if he had been burned; he tried to grasp it, but then recoiled.
But this hand was not very obedient, and forcefully grabbed Qi Jian's wrist again.
The owner of the hand asked, "Does 'binding' mean marriage?"
The tone of the words was clearly not that of a question.
Qi Jian didn't dodge anymore and generously shook hands with that hand in return: "Yes, but not entirely."
While the bond between the Sentinels and the Guides may seem similar in form, the bond between them is different from the physical bond between ordinary people. The deeper this bond is, the stronger the connection becomes, making it almost impossible to break free.
Therefore, compared to "marriage," which is closely tied together by emotions and social responsibility, the bond is more primal, yet it carries a stronger sense of "destiny."
With the war still raging and the situation unclear, the number of "binding" slots is extremely limited, and they are basically only allocated to sentries and guides who have made outstanding contributions and are close to retirement, which makes "binding" even more precious.
These don't need Qi Jian's explanation; you can vaguely sense them in the scenery.
He squeezed Qi Jian's hand: "Have you thought about who you want to be paired with?"
Qi Jian bit the soft flesh in her mouth, feeling that Jing Li was asking a question she already knew the answer to, yet she wasn't entirely sure.
Upon closer reflection, it seems that they never directly expressed their feelings for each other.
Although there have been many instances of intimacy between the spiritual entities.
Logically, since the actions of the spiritual entity are consistent with the thoughts of its master, Qi Jian could therefore feel that he and Jing Li are attracted to each other. However, now that his mind has been completely opened, Qi Jian is not very confident.
Qi Jian began to feel that Jing Li's behavior was often too clueless.
Jingli's liking for him might just be admiration, not love.
Jingli shook Qi Jian's hand, seemingly full of curiosity: "Really?"
"Ah."
Qi Jian was defeated, her long eyelashes drooping slightly.
He was thinking about what Jingli would ask next, whether she would ask "Who is it?" and how he should answer. If he answered truthfully, would she shake his hand off?
Qi Jian couldn't help but tighten his grip on her other hand, trying to hold it firmly so that the other person wouldn't have a chance to pull away.
However, the pleasant sound that rang out was not the problem Qi Jian had envisioned.
He asked, "Is it me?"
Qi Jian stopped in his tracks, unsure of what to do.
He had never experienced anything like this before. He felt a warming sensation starting from his ears and moving down to his neck, which even made him sweat a little.
His palms were sweating, which was quite embarrassing, but Qi Jian didn't want to let go.
"Ah..." Jingli shook Qi Jian's hand again, feigning disappointment, "So it turns out I was just being presumptuous."
"Do not--"
Qi Jian took a big step forward, blocking Jing Li's path, and shook hands with him before he even thought of it.
The Tiger Team captain, who had remained unfazed even in the face of death, now had a pounding heart. His eyes were reddened by the small flame of his own excitement, revealing a caution and fear he had never shown before.
"It's you."
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