Tomb Raiders: After the Nine Gates Ancestor, they let loose and did whatever they wanted!

Xiao Zhang Qiling sat quietly by the window, gazing blankly into the distance. He seemed lost in his own thoughts, oblivious to everything around him.

Outside the window, birds sang merrily, their chirping incessant, but it failed to attract his attention in the slightest.

Xiao Zhang Qiling's expression remained calm and still, like a bottomless lake without a ripple. His eyes were cold and profound, seemingly able to penetrate one's soul.

Those who know Zhang Qiling know this is an essential part of his daily routine. Don't disturb him, he's thinking.

spacing out…

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However, upon closer inspection, one can notice that the corners of his mouth are slightly downturned by 0.2 pixels.

A straight line appeared at the corner of his mouth, like a taut violin string. If this were under the super-strong "good boy" filter applied by Ji-yoon and Ji-sung...

He innocently licked his lips, feigning grievance, silently expressing his inner dissatisfaction and frustration. His brow furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of barely perceptible distress.

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Furthermore, her already fair and cool face appeared even paler now, as if shrouded in an invisible pressure.

Clearly, Zhang Qiling was deeply troubled by the fact that he was too weak to lift the knife.

Even if there were reasons for it, he still felt a vague and inexplicable sense of disparity regarding his current situation.

This sense of disparity stems from the complex and intricate personality of most of his Zhang family ancestors, a result of long-term exposure to a serious and oppressive competitive environment.

A personality that demands the highest standards of itself and values ​​responsibility as much as life itself!

This strong sense of responsibility and self-worth is like a towering mountain, giving Zhang Qiling the indomitable spirit and resilience that comes with it!

It's both an advantage and a disadvantage, good and bad. No one is perfect. As a result, Xiao Zhang Qiling becomes as fragile and sensitive as glass in some matters.

Or more accurately, he is perceptive, but few people tell him why.

If it's due to the old rules and regulations in the Zhang family's territory, and the circumstances don't allow it...

Normally, his emotional fluctuations are like undercurrents beneath a calm lake, deeply hidden and difficult to detect...

The Zhang family has their own unique way of communicating: they have mouths but don't speak, charging by the word unless absolutely necessary. Aside from the core points, everything else is guesswork! ↗

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All I can say is that he was unhappy. With a touch of his family's inherited mischievousness and quick-wittedness, the day he accepted the position of clan leader, the shattered Zhang family rejoiced. They were finally free.

Only Zhang Qiling, who willingly sacrificed himself, was prepared to be endowed with the divine gift of "one whale fall, all things live" and to have his memories fragmented continuously for a long time to come, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, brilliant yet enigmatic.

Like a lonely night watchman, he bears the thankless and hot potato responsibility of guarding that bronze door, whose contents no one knows.

Therefore, although Zhang Qiling, a young man of humble origins, was very young, it seemed as if he had undergone the baptism of a long period of time and was forced to attain enlightenment.

Unmoved by external gains or losses, feeling no need to be swayed, emotions remain like a calm lake, without any chance of outward expression or outburst.

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However, at this very moment, the young official's younger brother, who had always been carefully cared for and protected by everyone in Yin Fusheng, was becoming increasingly adept at revealing his emotions—a skill worthy of praise! ↗

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His inner world, however, was a tangled mess, with a mix of emotions surging in, leaving him feeling incredibly complicated and conflicted.

He felt a little down, as if shrouded in a faint sadness. He was feeling emo and a bit bored, and could only stare blankly.

Moreover, that indescribable feeling of irritation, like an annoying mosquito in summer, buzzed in his heart and wouldn't go away.

Although the clothes weren't the currently popular long gowns and mandarin jackets or suits, they were "Bei Ya Mini Version" hoodies that Ling Wu had randomly given out as a reward for checking in before.

Fleece-lined for warmth, casual and versatile, makes your face look smaller, top-notch quality!

Perhaps it was fate, but Zhang Qiling always seemed to fall in love with hoodies at different times, and so she ended up wearing one early, looking so fresh and youthful.

Once the hat was on, the person was instantly enveloped, as if isolated from the world.

And so, the little bottle chose to shut itself off, closing the cap and wanting some peace and quiet. "Isolated from the world," it leaned against the window, emanating an unusually somber aura, like a sky shrouded in dark clouds.

Even from a distance, one could sense a haunting, resentful aura surrounding him, like a ghost.

Others might find it strange that this child is so aloof.

But those who know Zhang Qiling will automatically see him as a well-behaved boy.

For example, the sisters Ji-yoon and Ji-sang would say that they noticed this was a unique expression of their younger brother, Xiao-guan, when he was feeling down, like a flower ravaged by a storm, looking utterly dejected.

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Envious Baby: I'm too busy taking care of my little brother, I just want to hug myself right now, sob~↘

The unusually long, slender fingers of a tomb raider tapped unconsciously on the window frame, without any discernible pattern.

The dull, muffled sound of the hand revealed the inner turmoil and distress of its owner, conveying a palpable sense of brokenness! ↗

She's such a pitiful little thing, needing care, guidance, and comfort.

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However, these are just temporary minor issues and will be resolved soon.

Because of his cheerful, sunny, and slightly annoying personality, Xiaxia seemed to have smelled something and made her way to her lodgings.

He wouldn't let any opportunity to harass Dumb Zhang slip by; Black Glasses had been looking forward to it for days.

Thinking it's about time, I'll go visit and check on "Crispy Mute Zhang." This is an opportunity I can't miss!

"Yo~ Sleeping Beauty's awake~ A day apart feels like three autumns! Without you, my little taciturn self, I really don't feel right~"

Black Glasses patted the Qilin statue at the entrance and skillfully slipped inside. Little Zhang Qiling, hearing the blind man's smug voice, immediately perked up, sighing inwardly.

Sigh~↘

Xiao Zhang, in his official response to Black Glasses's ramblings, managed to discern the underlying concern and seriousness, nodding in agreement.

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As they chatted, they drifted off the road, and Black Glasses noticed the drawstring on Xiao Zhang Qiling's hoodie.

Even through his sunglasses, Xiao Zhang Qiling could tell that Black Glasses was staring intently at his hat.

He had been on guard, his body instinctively retaliating, but due to insufficient strength and lack of skill, even Black Glasses hadn't expected to succeed.

Knowing that Zhang, who was mute, was no match for him, he seized the opportunity and yanked hard. His hand moved faster than his brain, and he thought, "Oh no!"

"It seems like things went too far."

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In the ensuing struggle, Xiao Zhang Qiling's vision went black, and he tried to dodge to the side. However, he used too much force and grabbed the hat tie, attempting a chokehold on the official... pulling him along as well, unable to escape.

"Holy crap! Dumb guy, don't try to scam me!" The sudden fright made Blind's voice tremble.

In an instant, he was caught in a dilemma: whether to dodge or not. If he dodged, he might fall and get seriously injured; right now, Dumb Zhang looked quite fragile.

If I don't dodge... the blind man really can't accept Zhang's "throwing himself into his arms," ​​especially if it leads to a first encounter like something out of an idol drama.

Huh~↘If others find out, they'll definitely punish him!

Even a mute like Zhang would kill him if he didn't care about his own life!

Black Glasses immediately figured out where to bury him!

In the end, Black Glasses chose brotherhood over his innocence and resolutely turned away, as if he had made some kind of decision!

The anticipated accident didn't happen; the blind man dodged in time, and the minor official managed to stay upright thanks to his core strength, avoiding hitting the ground.

"Boom!"

For the first time in my life, I slapped my face in frustration. If it weren't for the fleece lining of my hat absorbing the impact...

He might get disfigured, so Xiao Zhang Qiling used the table to increase the pressure, rubbing the black glasses against the ground.

"You damn blind bastard!" Zhang Qiling cursed, his tattoos showing.

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Knowing that Black Glasses wouldn't dare fight back, he punched him in the face with all his might, especially at his mouth! ↗

"Dumb Zhang... Ouch! ↗"

The blind man is wrong~↗Don't hit someone in the face~~~↘”