It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Chapter 486 The Yellow Halo Fades Away

"Wow, wow, wow... If I could drive this thing, I'd be willing to die!"

The dark-skinned lizardman was crying like a snotty mess, looking like he was really crying, but naturally no one around was there to comfort him. After all, even if he really risked his life to open it, there was absolutely no way he could open it. This Vesta seemed to have been made just for this day, for Bai Lin's arrival.

Suddenly, Bai Lin swung her hand violently, throwing the dust on her sharp weapon-shaped arm to the ground, and letting the metal shell return to its most basic form. She shouted into the communicator,

"Um... brothers, if I run out of energy, should I just switch to the back energy source, or do you have some sort of transmission arrangement?"

She seemed not to be used to calling the lizardmen brothers, but at that moment, she suddenly couldn't think of a suitable name, so she just shouted it out while she was in high spirits.

Xiaoli did not take the communicator from the dark-skinned lizard man, but answered loudly,

"Well, just change it."

This time, Bai Lin skillfully pulled open a metal shell on the left side of his body, then put his hand on the giant handle that had been prepared inside, pulled out a high-temperature transparent container containing a "hot melt source" that was shining, then turned it over and stuffed it back.

Then, she took a long breath and continued to ask,

"Anything else to test?"

"Running and...flying?" Xiaoli answered tentatively.

Bai Lin seemed to have heard the answer he expected, and he said "hmm" indifferently, and then asked with a bit of restraint,

"Before the test flight, I'd like to take the wolf girl next to you for a ride on the Vesta. Is that okay?"

After Bai Lin said this, the group of men seemed to notice this little wolf girl who had been ignored by them for a long time. When she heard that her name was called, Miyu's already excited mood was even more shocked. She immediately flashed her eyes and looked at Xiaoli who was talking to Bai Lin with a longing look. Xiaoli also smiled knowingly and replied,

"It's okay. If you're just walking, the Vesta isn't bumpy. Just be careful."

Anyway, even if Mi Yu accidentally fell, Bai Lin would definitely be able to catch her easily. She is so familiar with it that it is almost as familiar as his own body.

Having received permission, Miyu ran towards Bai Lin on her short legs. Bai Lin, for once, didn't scold her. Instead, he picked up his giant mechanical hand and placed it steadily on the ground. For this frivolous little magician with long bright red hair and an absurdly small staff, he laid out a red carpet of mechanical fantasy, a princess's dream.

Miyu, who was sitting in the palm of her hand, was slowly lifted up. She looked at the figures and flowers below her feet that were getting smaller and smaller. Her excitement made her completely forget the slight fear of being in the sky. She immediately couldn't help but burst into praise.

“Wow, that’s amazing!”

Perhaps some modern people who don't understand romance will ask, what's the difference between this and sitting on a ladder used for aerial work? You don't understand. It's the same as being in space. How can it be the same feeling sitting in a spaceship or high-altitude aircraft that humans can build today?

Lying on the palm of your hand, listening to the humming sound produced by the subtle vibrations of the shell, feeling the subtle warmth from the hard metal, everything is enough to make you feel excited and wonderful. It is like holding hands for the first time between lovers. Even with such a simple action, you can feel that you have taken a step towards something, and you are filled with emotions that are no less than "love".

As a little girl, Miyu was also very happy. The world below was so novel, not to mention that she was sitting on this imaginary creation. I don't know if it was because of the previous conversation in the lounge, or perhaps it was because of Miyu's enthusiastic encouragement, Bai Lin also asked in a teasing tone.

"Don't forget who asked you to sit here."

"Got it, thank you, sister!"

Perhaps because of the benefits, Miyu was unusually quiet, and Bai Lin had successfully protected her right not to take risks under her real name. She calmed down, looking at the slightly slanting sunset in the sky with a hopeful gaze, and continued to move forward.

Bai Lin, in the cabin, was somewhat unmoved by the wind, but Miyue, outside, was much more prepared to adapt. Under the setting sun, her bright red hair seemed to be blown into the sunset glow on the horizon, and her gaze, looking ahead, reflected an infinitely beautiful scene.

If I have to describe it, it's quite like "one man and one dog at the beginning..." Of course, if anyone really dares to say that, Bai Lin will definitely let Vesta fire a cannon at them.

"The sunset is so beautiful...it's already dusk."

A brushstroke of wind, flowers, snow, and moon touched the already slanting, deeply colored setting sun, outlining a crimson and vibrant hue that stained the entire horizon. The sky seemed to make it seem darker, yet its spirits brightened. The sky seemed to draw us closer, yet its moods became more relaxed.

The girl sat on the castle built by her ideals. This dream constructed by metal and instruments rose up with the cool evening breeze, and the gentle gusts of wind drifted into the sunset and dissolved into the illusory dusk.

The heavy footsteps resonating across the wilderness weren't dull at all, but rather rhythmically carried them further and further away. Finally, Bai Lin gently placed Miyu back on the ground, and judging by her expression, she seemed to be still a little unsatisfied. Her eyes flickered as she looked at Bai Lin, but she couldn't form any words.

How could Bai Lin not understand what this little girl was thinking? She sighed and said,

"I can't give you a ride anymore. After I try out the running and flying functions, if I have some free time, I'll take you for another tour."

Xiao Miyu's eyes suddenly brightened up, and she replied happily,

"Okay, then it's settled!"

She skipped and bounded back in the direction she had come from. The lizardmen had already activated some lighting tools, doing their best to prevent Vesta from being lost in the dim light. For a moment, more than a dozen pairs of eyes were focused on Bai Lin.

Chapter 487 Take Off

Vesta's huge hands were waving as if it was moving its body. At the same time, it was quickly retreating towards the lizard people, trying to get as close to them as possible.

Perhaps having sat in that position for too long in the cabin, Bai Lin subconsciously stretched his muscles. He loosened his stiff muscles, circulated his clogged blood, and the interlocking gears and mechanisms of Vesta's body slowly began to move. Heat from the heat source warmed up the various pipes, gradually delivering it to the core body.

And the most important core, the one that carried the energy, had already begun to work, probably along with Bai Lin's restless heart. It vibrated slowly and continuously, emitting a warm feeling, as if telling Bai Lin, "I am ready."

Bai Lin smiled knowingly, more excited than Vesta. While Bai Lin's special body allowed her to leap high, and she had leaped to catch a flying dragon, it was still jumping, not flying. Since ancient times, humans have had an inexplicable fascination with flight, from fireworks chairs that soared into the sky, ancient gliding wings, to modern flying machines. Thanks to technology, humanity has already entered space.

As a modern man, Bai Lin has "been to the sky" in the true sense, but how could he have the feeling of controlling his own body and soaring into the sky while sitting on a stable plane?

She felt the phantom warmth emanating from her heart, leaned forward again, and placed her hands on the ground. With her mechanical body, she adopted the standard human pre-running stance and crouched on the ground.

In this pose, the metal structure appears even more natural than when standing upright. The outer shell attached to the body gradually converges, further streamlining the entire machine.

And then, she will run like a beast, leaving her figure on the earth and leaping into the sky.

With a resounding crash of shattering rock, a large area of ​​ground behind Vesta was completely shattered, turning into a cloud of dust. The next moment, Bai Lin appeared hundreds of miles away. Her swift figure left a deep crater in her wake before leaping into the free evening breeze.

A layer of transparent film, made of an unknown substance, gradually formed above the circular cabin, seemingly serving as a windbreak. Meanwhile, Bai Lin completely surrendered control of his body to his own instincts.

Running on four legs was obviously not something humans were good at, but Vesta's overall structure clearly allowed it to reach its maximum speed only on four legs. So Bai Lin gradually adapted to this new body, increasing his speed bit by bit.

Just as she experienced the feedback from every muscle as she drew her spear or sword, she meticulously felt every change in the mechanical body. Her center of gravity adjusted to perfection, and her core power output gradually increased, perfecting her grip and making each step more agile.

Soon, the lightning-fast Vesta reached the critical point required for takeoff. The black shuttle-shaped machine behind it gushed out waves of heat, breathing in fresh air. Bai Lin took a deep breath, his eyes focused. As he continued to move forward and accelerate, he tensed his entire body, completely concentrating his strength for a moment.

In that instant, most of the vital machinery in operation ceased functioning, in direct compliance with Bai Lin's command. And in this moment of stagnation, all the machinery naturally vibrated tightly, driven by the inertia generated by the core's vibration. Each tightly coupled part transmitted a crisp, mechanical sound.

Rather than describing it as stagnation, it would be more appropriate to describe it as "suppression." In the blink of an eye, Vesta's body, suspended above the earth, leaped like a cannonball, controlled by Bai Lin, in a perfect curve, towards the distant horizon.

The air currents brought by the rise pressed down on the giant machine that longed for the sky. The gravity from the ground was like a devil's claw that wrapped around Vesta's hind legs. The power brought by this shocking jump was still constantly competing with it. The shuttle-shaped machine behind it was also spraying some heat to play an auxiliary role.

Although Bai Lin's strength was immense, it had its limits. Soon, the kinetic energy generated by the jump was expended in the struggle between the machine and the world. The pitiful jet mechanism alone was unable to support the weight of such a massive object. Was Vesta destined to fall?

The answer, clearly, was no. With the clinking of metal, like an anchor leaving port, the massive metal armor covering Vesta's body was gradually flung downward. Even the skeletons of its limbs peeled back, revealing a thin, almost transparent film from deeper within, stretching its form to its fullest in the sky.

Vesta raised her arms horizontally, as if raising wings, but this wasn't enough. With a resounding roar, the shuttle-shaped machine behind her tilted upward 73 degrees and, like a bullet from a gun, burst forth, plummeting to the distant ground. From beneath, revealed a composite engine with a signature rusty copper color, connected like a honeycomb, spewing forth a vast mass of blazing flames.

The wind rustled over its limbs, as light as cicada wings, yet it carried the sound of subtle mechanical vibrations. The restless, throbbing power core continuously channeled its force to every part of the machine, creating an even louder sound.

Just like that, Bai Lin personally controlled this steel body, soaring through the sky with a heroic attitude, enjoying the ultimate freedom. Looking out through the cabin, letting his eyes cast higher, the sunset dyed with beautiful rays of light also pushed his body further towards the distant peak.

The mind is yearning, and the body is working hard to move towards the desired place, just like the lizard people who continue to sweat for today, just to see this scene, even if it is the opening and the ending.

Chapter 488 Beyond the Clouds

Bai Lin, stepping over the clouds, didn't breathe any air from the outside world, but she could smell a refreshing scent in her nose. Beneath her was a sea of ​​clouds that was already beginning to darken. Looking into the distance, she could only glimpse a brilliant yet lonely sunset.

"How about it, big sister, isn't it beautiful up there?"

Xiaoli's voice rang out, while Bai Lin stared at the setting sun in the distance, stunned for a few seconds, and then replied with a feeling of vicissitudes and dryness,

"It's so beautiful."

Dusk and sunset are certainly beautiful, but such beautiful moments often carry a more melancholic meaning. After all, they are short-lived, a prelude to the deep darkness of the night. But Bai Lin's eyes did not harbor any sadness. She was wrapped up in the dreams of others, but at this moment, her eyes were filled with clarity.

The sense of height, the moment of unbalance. Love waits for no one; if it's to be offered, it's a kiss. Beautiful scenery abounds; sunsets are commonplace. Yet, what we see every day is never the same.

It echoed in her ears, softly hummed in Bai Lin's mouth. Only by giving your all can you leave no regrets. Even the most unrealistic dreams are only possible through the gradual accumulation of tiny bits of mud and sand. Enjoy the beautiful scenery you glimpse after your hard work. Every little bit you see and hear is filled with the beauty you encounter on the road ahead.

She closed her eyes slightly, feeling every inch of her body vibrating. At the same time, she also pulled herself away from her thoughts, completely immersed in the beauty of this moment. But then, something unexpected happened.

It was like opening your eyes after a night's sleep and seeing a pile of fallen hair on your pillow. A palpable sense of decay and unease crept over Bai Lin's body. As an unknown component suddenly protruded from Vesta's body, bouncing and rubbing against the metal walls, the numerous mechanical organs began to become chaotic.

Probably because the movement of the machine became somewhat chaotic, the heat delivered by the power core gradually increased in temperature. The scorching sensation and the increasing mechanical noise made Bai Lin feel that something was wrong. She quickly shouted,

"Something's not right with me. The aircraft seems to be malfunctioning. Parts are falling off. We're going to land quickly."

"What???"

The person on the other end of the communicator quickly panicked, and the lizardmen immediately and chaotically discussed what emergency plan to use to ensure Bai Lin's safety. However, this Vesta was originally a prototype, with no other pre-testing, so how could there be any emergency plan?

Suddenly, another explosion erupted from Bai Lin's side. She felt every inch of her body begin to burn, just like the increasingly violent machine. A mechanical arm and the two engines behind it exploded, and thick black smoke immediately billowed up. Bai Lin was not only unable to maintain normal flight, but she couldn't even keep her balance in the air.

"The road below... is barely suitable for landing. I will try my best to avoid damage."

"Don't worry about the damage to your body, your life is the most important!"

Xiaoli immediately shouted urgently, and Ziqiang, who was most obsessed with this Vesta, also shouted loudly,

"Just break through the warehouse! If the aircraft crashes, it crashes. Don't worry about it!"

Indeed, everyone was quite surprised to hear this, even Bai Lin was dazed for a moment. But then, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Well, don't worry, I won't risk my life."

In truth, Bai Lin simply felt it was a shame to see something like Vesta blown to pieces, so he wanted to do everything he could to save it. After hearing the other party's shouts, Bai Lin took the matter more seriously. After all, this seemingly mechanically obsessed, impulsive lizardman was actually more concerned about his own life at this moment.

Then I will work harder.

The transparent barrier was completely shattered, and from it, the one chosen was naturally the Dragon Spear wrapped in purple flames. Bai Lin pulled one of his hands free and drove the weapon in his hand. Anyway, one of Vesta's arms was already down.

The purple flame instantly enveloped the outer casing, slowing the machine's fall, but the impact was insufficient. After all, a machine like Vesta was quite heavy.

If speed isn't an option, then consider other approaches. Bai Lin concentrated his mind and body, pouring his entire being into the interior of the machine. If the thermal core could be stopped, the explosion after the machine crashed would be much smaller. Unfortunately, the chaotic thermal core now seemed to be out of control.

Is there really no way out?

Falling is a very fast thing, leaving Bai Lin with very little time. It wasn't long before Vesta's body plummeted from the clouds and leaped into everyone's sight, falling like a broken meteor. Everyone's heart was undoubtedly in their throat, but they all took action and ran in the direction of Vesta's fall. If Bai Lin was really in trouble, they would rescue him immediately.

But how could human legs possibly match Vesta's flying speed? They hadn't run far when a huge roar, accompanied by a wave of heat, swept in from the distance. When everyone finally ran to the distant plain in panic, all they saw was the charred remains of a burning wreck.

"How is it possible...Sister, sister!"

Everyone's face was very serious. Miyu was the first to panic and started running with her small steps. Xiaoli held her back and said,

"Calm down. If you get close at this time, there might be a second explosion. Follow our steps."

"You should calm down, but there's no need for any steps. I'm fine."

A familiar voice echoed in everyone's ears. Unbeknownst to them, Bai Lin had already slowly walked out from near the machine, then removed the hood of his newly donned cloak and entered the range of everyone's perception.

None of these people knew how to fight, and the sudden situation made them panic, so it was natural that they couldn't detect Bai Lin who had concealed his aura.

Before the crash, Bai Lin destroyed part of Vesta's internal structure, dipped her two knives in the little coolant, and inserted them into the heat source core before pulling out of the cabin. So although the explosion still occurred, the extent was much smaller, and she was completely fine.

Chapter 489: Have a few drinks

Bai Lin waved his hand and walked towards the crowd. Seeing Mi Yu rushing towards him, as if wanting to hug her, Bai Lin picked her up with his backhand and held her beside him, saying,

"I'm fine, no need to make such a fuss."

The flames behind him still burned fiercely. It was obvious that this mecha, the product of the lizardmen's life's work, was completely destroyed. Although Bai Lin had previously suggested equipping Vesta with a self-destruct device, she felt it was a pity to see it explode in this way. So, now Bai Lin could almost be said to have entered sage mode.

It was fun for a moment and then it's gone... It's a pity, but it also saves me from having to worry about it.

Seeing that Bai Lin was fine, the lizardmen also started the firefighting work in a hurry. After all, it didn't matter if Bai Lin was blown up, but for the lizardmen, they still had to salvage something. After all, they had spent their whole lives to forge this thing.

Walking in front of Xiaoli, Bai Lin stretched out a hand and spread it in front of her. Xiaoli understood and threw the purse that had been prepared long ago into her hand. Seeing Bai Lin's somewhat quiet and calm face, Xiaoli asked tentatively,

"Are you leaving?"

Bai Lin nodded gently and replied,

"My work is done. There's no need to stay here any longer."

When Bai Lin said these very indifferent words, there was an immediate objection from the Lizardmen. One of them shouted,

"Sister, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Today is our big day, so we should have a big dinner with some delicious food and wine. You are our benefactor, so you really should stay and let us treat you well. Besides, it's getting late, it's a bit too late for you to run around looking for a hotel, why don't you just stay here for the night!"

"This……"

Faced with the other party's warm invitation that sounded very reasonable and well-founded, Bai Lin couldn't think of how to refuse for a moment. After she hesitated for a moment, she finally said,

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate for me to come to your own dinner party—"

"What's inappropriate? Can we succeed without you?"

Another guy shouted the same thing, and after that, this group of passionate men began to clamor one after another, wanting Bai Lin to stay. Their excited expressions were as if Vesta hadn't exploded, and there was almost no unhappiness on their faces.

"Stay, stay, stay!"

Looking at these guys, Bai Lin was reminded of his close friends back then. Let the sadness of the previous second linger. When buddies get together, there's nothing they can't have fun with. Perhaps this feeling also infected Bai Lin.

It would not be appropriate for him to put on a bitter face alone, so Bai Lin smiled and replied,

"Okay, then I have to try it carefully. Do you Yaozhua people have any special delicacies?"

At this time, his answer shouldn't be so polite, after all, he was talking to his buddy. Bai Lin also truly immersed himself in this joyful atmosphere.

-

The next morning, Bai Lin woke up and opened her eyes to a sharp pain. Looking at the ceiling, her vision began to waver. This feeling felt familiar, as she often woke up like this in her empty home. But upon closer inspection, she realized the ceiling before her was a little unfamiliar.