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

"Bye-Bye."

After Lidamia left the room, Bai Lin got off the bed and stretched. Then, in the gloomy atmosphere, he changed his clothes and left with the equally dressed poet.

When he crossed the blood pool again and returned to his original world, the sky was already dark. There were few stars in the night, only a thousand strands of twilight light swirling around the horizon, but even that couldn't illuminate the dim night sky.

Returning here again, Bai Lin felt a little melancholy. The mountain gate behind her gradually closed, and she and the poet gradually walked away in silence. Not long after, the poet took the lead in breaking the silence. She said,

"You must have some questions, Holy Son?"

"Yes, there are many, but there are also some that I think I already understand. Can you answer those questions for me?"

Bai Lin turned her head and replied. Her steps were not hurried, but smooth and steady, but her tone was quite low. The poet pondered for a moment, then replied in her usual tone,

Chapter 777 Snowy Mountains

"That depends on what you're asking. Some things require time for you to figure out on your own. Now isn't the right time."

Although it was also a riddle, the poet's riddle did not make Bai Lin angry at all. She kept her expression unchanged and went straight to the point, asking,

"Okay then. What was the Dusk God you mentioned when you were talking to Kiana? Why did she say she didn't like the name?"

"You've probably already made some assumptions about this. I can only say that the time is not yet right to analyze this term in detail. But I can say that the so-called Twilight God, like God, can refer to something very complex."

The poet replied to Bai Lin in a slightly reserved tone. Her lips moved slightly, her eyes and eyebrows were full of rationality and clarity, and her mouth slowly uttered organized words.

"For example, the gods you've met, or those who claim to be gods, all have different compositions and are not essentially the same. Do you understand that?"

"...It means it's just a simple name, but its specific meaning is actually quite vague?"

"Well, you could say that. Such a title naturally has its reason. The word 'dusk' is like the twilight that fills the sky, flowing from dusk into the night, a truly poignant beauty. And the word 'god' is a title born of awe and mystery. After all, a title of this magnitude must have its reason. Just like Kiana, who is known as the Spider God."

Bai Lin was lost in thought as she listened to the poet's explanation. She raised her head and glanced at the sky. Throughout the day, both her emotions and information had flooded into her mind. However, she could still distinguish her own emotions. After a moment's thought, she replied,

"I think I understand. Anything more is probably not something I should know right now. I also have my own guesses. Instead of thinking about these things, let's think about the practical aspects. What should we do now, Boss?"

"...I would naturally advise you to take a break. But it's obvious that you're not going to listen to such advice, right?"

"You've already seen all this, but don't worry, I'm not tired at all physically, and my heart isn't that fluctuating either. Let's just go straight away, there's no problem at all."

After saying that, the gloom on Bai Lin's face completely dissipated. She raised her head, smiled, and flipped her hand, and directly took out some small fruits. They were the local specialties she had bought when she passed by Xiaopiao Village. She threw them into the poet's hand and started to eat them while saying,

"Boss, I know you like sweets, and you should know this thing too, it's super sweet. As the saying goes, seeing cute things and eating sweets are the best ways to replenish productivity energy. Cute things are out of reach now, so just eat more to replace it. This is no worse than something made with cutting-edge craftsmanship."

One of the cutest creatures in the world was making a cute expression with his eyes as he spoke these words. The poet was a little speechless, but she had indeed replenished enough energy. She also nibbled the small fruit in her hand and replied,

"If you still feel motivated, that's good."

"How can that be? Where we go and what we do next all depends on your guidance, boss. You can't let your spirits drop."

"I won't lose my spirits, ever again."

The poet replied, then put his mask back on with a faint smile. Bai Lin didn't say much, looking forward, clenching his fists with full energy, and striding forward.

Dusk streaked down from the horizon, flowing through the mountains and forests, landing on the poet's shoulders and passing behind Bai Lin. Seeing Bai Lin's seemingly energetic figure, the poet immediately followed her pace. Side by side, the two walked deeper into the quiet night and into the distance.

-

The sun shone brightly, but its radiant light carried no warmth at all. Instead, it was as cold and white as moonlight, as if the sky were covered in mist. Whether there were any clouds or fog was difficult to tell. After all, the north wind howled, snowflakes flew, and the harsh frost had already swirled the light of the sky, sweeping away even the warmth.

Even though Bai Lin was wearing a helmet and a cape, he could still feel the biting wind and frost whistling through his hair. This feeling was nostalgic, at least for Bai Lin, it wasn't cold, it was even a little refreshing, just a little nostalgic.

Of course, just because she is not cold doesn’t mean others are not cold. She is walking in front, so she naturally cares about the poet behind her.

"Boss, are you cold? I'll tell you a lot about how to warm yourself by the fire."

"Don't worry. My tolerance to temperature isn't as terrible as yours right now, but this level of tolerance won't bother me. Anyway, the blizzard can only block our vision to a limited extent, so the weather isn't too bad."

The poet's voice rang out slowly. Bai Lin, amidst the frost and wind, spread his hands and took two leisurely steps across the snowy plain, looking quite happy and smiling.

"Yes, from the current perspective, the sky is quite beautiful."

People are still the same people as before, but they are no longer the same people as before.

As the two of them had seen, this place was a snowy plain at a slightly higher latitude, but with a fairly flat terrain. The temperature here didn't seem to be as low as the tundra Bai Lin had seen when she first arrived in this world, and the overall feeling it gave her was also quite different.

Although this world has many wonders, and the distance between the tundra and the green mountains is not that far, Bai Lin intuitively felt that something was wrong with this snowy plain. First, judging from the map and description, its size was not very large. It was like a small white dot on the map, not a complete snowy plain.

Secondly, the wind and snow here seemed to be drifting a bit "evenly." That is, the data like "frequency" and "speed" seemed a bit unnatural. Although there were changes, it always gave Bai Lin a sense of... familiarity?

She couldn't quite put her finger on what it was that made her feel so familiar. Anyway, now she could clearly distinguish the parameters of each snowflake's drifting, and naturally could feel more details. However, none of this mattered, and it didn't affect her enjoyment of this natural scene at all.

Chapter 778 Snow Bear

However, this does not affect it, naturally there are still other things that will affect it. Bai Lin slowly turned around and put his hands back to his side, sighing as he did so.

"Alas, what a shame. I'm here to work today. Or rather, I'm destined to work every day. I don't deserve to treat this place as a tourist attraction. Even though things are different now, I still have to work hard."

As she spoke, behind the frost and wind, snow-white figures slowly emerged from this natural curtain, their fangs slowly baring. They were enormous wolves, each over seven meters tall. Wolves are known to live in packs, and as they emerged from the frost and wind, they stood like a mountain range, endless and towering.

It was clear from their eyes that they had come with ill intentions. Even from a thousand miles away, Bai Lin could clearly sense this. Otherwise, she wouldn't have sighed as she withdrew her hands. While she didn't know where the malice came from, it was probably not an invasion of territory... or perhaps they were hungry.

She took out her two-piece set of tools for pioneering the land, sighed and said,

"Hey, boss, didn't you say today that the work was easy and didn't require any heavy movements? Last time, I thought you thought too highly of me. After all, this is our first meeting, and today we have to work hard again. Don't keep saying that. You've tricked me into thinking it's really easy. If you want physical work, just say it directly. That way, I'll feel better."

Although these words sounded somewhat complaining, they actually indicated that Bai Lin was in a relatively good mood, as he was still able to interact with the poet in such a joking manner. The poet remained silent, without making a single movement, and didn't even draw his weapon.

Seeing that the other party ignored his humorous bacteria, Bai Lin was really a little discouraged. Looking at the wolves in the distance, scratching the ground with their claws, eager to fight, Bai Lin seemed to have already thought about how to rush and kill them cleanly. When it comes to work, it's better to finish it quickly.

But just then, a series of noises suddenly erupted from underground. Bai Lin's attention was immediately drawn. She clutched her weapon and looked down, only to discover a surge of magical energy rapidly approaching. What was this? What should she do? This didn't look like attacking magic. Should she fight back a bit?

Bai Lin had always had her own way of making decisions during combat. Normally, in a situation like this in the wild, she'd opt to just attack the ground and try first. But now, there was a better brain for making decisions. She glanced at the poet, who remained motionless, only giving Bai Lin that classic, calm look.

It seems that there is no need to move, but... of course it is impossible to completely relax and not be on guard.

Bai Lin, receiving the signal, stared intently at the dozen or so streams of magical energy. Soon, they revealed their true forms. The snowy ground, like a series of manhole covers, was completely and perfectly lifted up.

First, two incredibly swift figures leaped out from two of the small round holes. They were roughly humanoid, barely reaching the height of Bai Lin's waist. Each held a weapon that looked quite familiar to Bai Lin. One of them turned to gaze at the wolves on the other side, while the other held the weapon, watching the two men with a half-eye gaze.

She first looked at Bai Lin, paused for a moment, then looked at the poet on the other side. Then, she instantly lowered the instrument in her hand to her front and lightly carried it, shrugged her shoulders slightly, and spoke to someone unknown.

"This is Snow Bear. The situation is normal. The two boxes of cargo mentioned earlier are already here. The wolves are numerous, but at a very safe distance. I suggest that Fire Eagle and Redwood Deer come up directly and deploy."

The voice was calm and cool, but it was delivered with a sweet and somewhat childish voice. It sounded somewhat youthful, but without any childish innocence.

Just like the other person's appearance:

That face, at a glance, can directly define the other person's age. Probably... about the same age as Miyu, which is very consistent with the other person's height.

Her clear blue eyes shone like a torch, her gaze as cold as the wind and frost. Her brown hair, flowing from her helmet, also highlighted her bold demeanor. But even with such a temperament and features that could completely dispel the notion of a child, she still looked so childish. Rather than being handsome based on her temperament, she was more cute.

After taking a closer look, Bai Lin had this feeling.

Without a doubt, the person standing before him was a young girl who looked almost childish. She was wearing a tight, yet at first glance, thick garment. The collar and cuffs, the inserts on the belt, and the pockets on the lining—everything about it struck Bai Lin as incredibly familiar.

Isn't this... just one of those cooler military uniforms?

Though she wore no medals, the girl's clothing bore symbols of special significance. Chains and gold ornaments, illuminated by the sunlight, seemed to loudly praise her honor. Clearly, the little girl was wearing a fitted military uniform, yet the aura she exuded embodied the spirit of a frontier warrior.

At this point, the familiar weapon in the other person's hand was self-evident. It was a rifle equipped with a bayonet, a somewhat old-school design, but one Bai Lin wouldn't underestimate. The black muzzle pointed at her, and while she didn't feel threatened, it was the first time she'd ever been pointed at a gun, so it was natural to feel a little nervous.

Moreover, this is a gun from another world.

With this analysis, and considering the girls' conversation just now... it's probably clear that they were using their own communication method to communicate with their own people. The code names are quite modern and easy to understand.

Seeing the other party coming at him aggressively but seemingly without ill intention, Bai Lin naturally watched him, lost in thought, and didn't initiate a conversation. It was more like the little girl codenamed Snow Bear had just finished communicating with her teammates, and Bai Lin's thoughts were only a moment.

Chapter 779 I’m Really Not Tired This Time

"Well, you two should be in good condition now. If you have any hidden injuries and are unable to fight, the medical staff will be here soon. If there is no problem, we will deal with the problem at hand first."

The girl holding the gun raised her head and stared at Bai Lin for the first time. Bai Lin lowered his head, pointed at himself in confusion, and asked,

"Talk to me? Uh, I'm not injured. Nothing serious. I'm in good shape."

The conversation was brief and decisive. Bai Lin couldn't help but admire the demeanor emanating from Snow Bear in his heart. He instinctively didn't ask any more questions and just completed the necessary conversation. Snow Bear also nodded lightly and replied,

"Okay, well, nice to meet you. I'm a member of one of the Silver Dwarf action teams, codenamed Snow Bear. Our goal this time is to pick you up and quell this commotion. Since you're both unharmed, I'll be your supervisor, so please stay with me."

"When you're on the move, be sure to keep your ears open. When you need to communicate, speak as clearly as possible and identify yourself at the beginning of the conversation so others can locate you. Come, lower your head."

Snow Bear spoke and moved at a brisk pace, soon waving his hands downward, signaling Bai Lin to bend down, and Bai Lin naturally complied. He slapped the back of Bai Lin's neck through her clothes and armor, sending a jolt of electricity through her nerves.

"Well, that's good." said Snow Bear.

After that, Bai Lin suddenly found that Snow Bear's voice seemed to have become much clearer, as if it was speaking in her ear, but it did not affect her ability to listen to the outside world at all. It was a wonderful feeling. At this time, another voice sounded from her mind.

"This is Baige. I've detected that the Holy Son is connected to the communication channel. Are you experiencing any rejection or other discomfort?"

Although Bai Lin did not have a strong sense of identity with the Son of God, she still had a good idea of ​​who she was addressing when she heard those two words. It was obvious that this person was talking to her. Looking at the snow bear in front of her, who was slightly sideways, staring at her, and clearly indicating that she should answer in person, Bai Lin also replied,

"Uh... This is the Holy Son. There's nothing unusual here. He's adapting well."

"That's good. If you feel unwell, please report it immediately. Forcing yourself to do it will lead to endless troubles and violate team principles. End of call."

That voice, sweeter than the Snow Bear's, quickly cut off the brief exchange between the two. Although he didn't report his job title, it was probably related to medical staff. Bai Lin thought so. And at this moment, another voice came from his mind.

"This is Yumo. The wolves are starting to stir. Please complete the deployment as soon as possible."

"Fuck it, this is Akagi Lu, I'm already here, stop rushing me."

Almost at the moment Yu Mo finished speaking, a curse came from the communication channel. Someone threw two or three packages from a small round hole, and then jumped out from inside, holding a cigarette that looked quite modern in his mouth, cursing while he sorted and disassembled the packages in front of him.

"This is the communication channel. If you want to curse, you can go somewhere else."

At the same time, a voice that sounded serious, but a little lazy and not so serious, came out. Another girl also crawled out from the ground. She only had a package with her. She looked at Akagi Lu and started working with a sly smile.

"You bastard! You didn't even give me a code name. You don't know which communication channel is which."

"Yeah, I won't report it. I hope that when you questioned my lack of a code name, you really couldn't tell who I was. But considering we have guests, I'd better introduce myself. This is Fire Hawk."

"Ahem, this is the poet. You don't have to be so serious. I know you silver dwarves well enough to get work done even with idle chatter. Some of you even enjoy chatting on the communication channels. Because it doesn't affect work efficiency, we haven't even implemented the feature we said we would separate the channels. So, chat away without worry. The poet and the Holy Son won't be disturbed either."

A voice that was already very familiar to Bai Lin rang out. It sounded like a kind and considerate statement, and there was something special about it coming from a poet. It was just like when he'd said, "I know Bai Lin very well," when they'd first met, in a poetic style.

Apparently, the dwarves were not too shameless. Fire Eagle continued to reply,

"Understood, call ended."

Soon, after Firehawk finished packing his own parcels, a large amount of what looked like heavy firepower equipment, along with some reserve supplies and supply shields, was presented to Bai Lin. Their styles were so diverse that they spanned the entire 18th century, making the dwarves, whose statures were already so small even when holding a gun, seem even smaller.

Then, she dusted herself off, walked over to Akagi Deer, and held his hand. The wolves, thousands of miles away, finally started to stir. The sound of the rushing wolves instantly set off a rumble of thunder across the snowy plains. This made Bai Lin nervous again. Just as she was about to take action, the poet grabbed her arm.

"Holy Son, there's no need to be restless. Last time, I said there was no need to overexert ourselves because, within the mirror, our physical bodies remained unaffected by any pressure; only our spirits experienced some changes. Overall, it's like a nightmare; no matter how long the dream lasts, it's still just a dream."

"And this time, we do have reliable companions who can help us avoid being so exhausted. Just wait and see."

The poet's words were like a shot in the arm, calming Bai Lin down instantly. However, Bai Lin didn't really agree with the poet's statement. Damn, the scene in the mirror was so bloody and chaotic, could it be just a dream?

As the two chatted, Xue Xiong arrived at the disassembled supplies, pulled out a black-looking ammunition pack, and casually placed it on the makeshift trench nearby. Yu Mu, who was crouching with his sniper rifle, casually grabbed a handful and reached out to take a metal canister tossed from Xue Xiong.

Chapter 780 When have you ever saved the fucking money?

She tapped the gun, removed the magazine, and roughly inserted the black box she had just obtained into the gun. With the crisp sound of the bolt being pulled, and the clean, neat movements, Yu Mu completed these actions in a single breath. Then, she unhooked the ring of a canned object that looked like a grenade, straightened her body slightly, and threw it high into the air.

Then, she immediately leaned over, quickly adjusted her gun, and pulled the trigger. A strange scene instantly appeared before Bai Lin.

The thrown grenade instantly formed a wall of smoke. It obscured the sky and sun, and was incredibly effective, making it one of Bai Lin's favorite gadgets. However, this smoke bomb was clearly of higher quality than her own. Bai Lin could clearly sense that without divine power, ordinary magic detection would be unable to penetrate it.

Following closely behind, a flurry of bullets, as brilliant as lightning and threatening to tear the sky apart, were fired at high speed. They scattered and exploded, instantly engulfing the hillside in front of them in a sea of ​​fire.

Bai Lin stared at the scene in amazement. She had seen many grand scenes, so this one wasn't that big, but...

Can a bolt-action rifle fire continuously like this?

This was what shocked her. Even though she couldn't use her common sense to judge things in this alien world, she still instinctively thought so. However, the dwarves' actions didn't give Bai Lin any time to be stunned. She only heard Yu Mo report calmly,

"The battle line can delay time, estimated to be around seven seconds, hurry."

"Roger that, this is Qixia. We have also reached the ground. If the situation is right, we can directly engage in combat."

As the communication sounded, several more dwarves emerged from the round hole. Snow Bear looked at Bai Lin and the other two, and in his hand, he had already picked up a gun and two magazines, and stuffed them into Bai Lin's arms.

"Hold it. The gun will connect to your nervous system, allowing you to quickly adjust to the proper aiming method. But it doesn't matter. We don't need precision. Just shoot. With the suppressive fire from the splash bombs, we can achieve the desired effect."

In a somewhat messy situation, Bai Lin took the gun and bullets. But she immediately looked at the other party with a confused face and replied,

"But...how do I use a gun? I've never learned how to use it!?"

"Huh?! You're so old, and you can't even use a fucking gun. Seven-year-olds like us have already figured it out. Have you only grown taller than me, and not smarter?"

Akagi's voice was the first to ring, and before Bai Lin could reply, Snow Bear immediately replied sternly,

"Shut up! Don't think everyone is as full of gunpowder as you. It's okay if you can't. First, squat down, raise the gun horizontally, and put the butt of the gun against the seam between your shoulder and body. Get used to this position."

After quickly reprimanding Akagi Lu, Xue Xiong started to give Bai Lin some simple instructions. Akagi Lu didn't say anything more, and it was obvious that he felt that there was something wrong with what he said. To be honest, if you just learn how to shoot and change bullets, and don't need to learn other things, then the matter is not that complicated. Under Xue Xiong's concise guidance, Bai Lin suddenly understood in a few words. She said "Oh" and immediately nodded in response.

"I understand everything."