Under the complicated gazes of his aunt and teacher, Yin Xiu seemed lost in thought, "Perhaps... I still lack something that ordinary people have..."
"I don't know how to fully protect the people I want to protect, so I can only eliminate those who are against me. Killing them might be the easiest way for me. I haven't had much contact with people, and I don't know any more effective methods yet."
His childhood was filled with caution, and his past was as fragile as glass. From a very young age, when he was taking care of his younger sister, Yin Xiu learned the most extreme ways to protect himself and his sister.
Gentleness only makes them more vulnerable; they are too fragile, huddled together in the cold, seeing everyone who passes by as an enemy. So when any sign of danger appears, Yin Xiu will immediately nip it in the bud.
He's always done it this way, and he's never learned a better way.
Perhaps Ye Tianxuan had lived in the hospital ward for many years, met all kinds of people, and chatted with them. He had become indifferent to death in the gap between life and death, and learned perfect social skills in the most complicated place in society. But Yin Xiu was different.
A person's past has a great influence on their personality. Yin Xiu now wants to make up for that slight flaw in his personality, but it will take a long time to correct it.
Aunt smiled without saying a word. Teachers educate people, and she could see through Yin Xiu's problem. In the end, she still leaned over and patted Yin Xiu's head, saying, "You are different from before. You will gradually change."
"As a killing machine, you can protect yourself in every way, but you have never actually felt safe. People only become sharp in dangerous and helpless environments. If I'm not mistaken, you haven't had a good night's sleep many times when you're alone all these years, have you?"
It is people who lack a sense of security who are constantly in a state of extreme tension and sensitivity, becoming acutely aware of even the slightest danger around them.
This is a level that most players wouldn't reach in dungeons, but Yin Xiu is an exception.
Before entering the dungeon, those players were at least in a relatively safe environment. Only after entering the dungeon did they feel constantly on edge. Yin Xiu had been in this state for most of his life.
No one is born extreme, not even the God of Slaughter feared by countless monsters. They fear Yin Xiu, and players fear Yin Xiu. Everyone who avoids him never thinks about why he has become like this.
The hardships of his childhood, the unease of being homeless, and the devastating loss of his sister made him feel isolated and helpless in the world. He had no choice but to arm himself and protect himself.
Yin Xiu stared intently at the teacher. "Ye Tianxuan said the same thing to you. He said I don't feel safe and need to let down my guard and trust others."
When Ye Tianxuan first brought up this issue with a smile, he didn't take it seriously because his attitude was half-joking.
Looking back now, Ye Tianxuan was indeed insightful; it's just that Yin Xiu wouldn't listen to others back then, so he spoke more tactfully.
"But it's okay... I already have someone I can trust now." Yin Xiu said calmly, glancing to the side out of the corner of his eye.
Sure enough, when she turned her head, she met Li Mo's eyes.
Whenever he looked at this person, he would find that the person was watching him and never took their eyes off him.
That unwavering gaze, always keeping him in sight, is the sense of security he needs most.
Even though Yin Xiu once forgot his promise to Li Mo because of the dungeon, Li Mo never gave up on him. He kept all his words firmly in his heart, tried his best to break free from the darkness, and came to him.
Yin Xiu knew very well that he would never find someone as suitable for him again.
Li Mo is an indispensable piece of the puzzle in his life.
Seeing Yin Xiu looking at her, Li Mo narrowed her eyes with pleasure, saying nothing, but her happiness was evident on her face.
The teacher's gaze swept between the two of them, and she nodded silently. "It seems you've finally found the person who's best for you."
This could be considered the only lucky thing in Yin Xiu's unfortunate life.
Auntie was very satisfied with this. She had seen Yin Xiu six years ago and six years later, and had clearly observed the changes in his life. This was also very special to them.
After saying goodbye to his aunt's school, Yin Xiu felt that his mind was clearer.
He was just visiting his aunt, but after chatting with her, he had a clearer understanding of his future.
He must protect everything he has, including Li Mo, whom everyone thinks doesn't need his protection, and safeguard it all.
Turning his head, he saw Li Mo waving towards the staff dormitory. After noticing Yin Xiu looking at him, he immediately smiled and turned back, quickly catching Yin Xiu's gaze.
"My boyfriend seems to enjoy looking at me now too." Li Mo was very pleased; this was a good thing for him.
He liked looking at his boyfriend, and his boyfriend liked looking at him too. Their feelings for each other gradually became similar, and soon his boyfriend would like him as much as he liked his boyfriend.
"Where should I go now? It seems like I don't know any more monsters." Yin Xiu pondered with his head down. He not only had very few interpersonal relationships, but also very few relationships with monsters. There were very few monsters who could stand in front of him without running away.
"Let's go see the mayor of the first instance!" Li Mo grabbed Yin Xiu's hand. "Let's see if he's resurrected!"
Yin Xiu remained silent, but Li Mo's subtle thoughts were perfectly clear, even though he didn't say it explicitly.
Even after all this time, his hostility towards the mayor remains.
"Why are you going to see him? Do you want to chat with him?" Yin Xiu asked, following behind Li Mo with a puzzled look.
"No." Li Mo smiled and grinned, revealing his sinister teeth. "If he comes back to life, I will tear him to pieces again."
Yin Xiu was silent for a few seconds, then calmly said, "Whatever you say."
Those who are targeted by Li Mo's enemies are truly pitiful.
So what if the monster can revive? Li Mo will be lying in wait and will make sure he can't leave the Spring of Rebirth.
The mayor, who had just finished stitching up his body and left the Spring of Rebirth, touched the stitches and suddenly shuddered, feeling a chill run down his spine.
"Haven't revived in so long, are you still getting used to your body?" the mayor muttered to himself, shivering slightly. "Never mind, let's go back to town. I've been in a dead state the whole time, and the dungeon hasn't been opened in ages."
"I need to go back to town to tidy up and then start the newbie dungeon again."
He shrugged unhappily. The last time he went to watch Yin Xiu's antics, he ended up having his head bitten off and torn to pieces by that dark, unidentified man. It almost gave him a psychological trauma.
"It's best to avoid him in the future."