Naming Technique of the Night
In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire.
152, The indulgence of grandparents spoils the children (Extra update for the Penguin Gold League)
The young man abruptly turned to look at the large willow tree before him, to see another branch pluck a milky-white fruit from somewhere within the canopy and extend it in front of him.
Qing Chen silently observed, somewhat astonished; the terrifying willow tree seemed to lift its leaves and twigs, pointing at his mouth as if a palm was motioning him to "please eat."
Truth be told, Qing Chen was truly puzzled. He instinctively felt that the tree wouldn't harm him upon approaching, but this gesture of offering food was indeed... surprising?
An entity that appeared extremely terrifying to others was inviting him to eat!
After pondering for a moment, Qing Chen chuckled, "If you really wanted to kill me, you wouldn't need to go through so much trouble, right?"
With that, he quickly devoured the fruit to the core.
The fruit didn't seem to differ much from an apple, but it tasted faintly of egg.