Chen Miemie straightened his collar. “Allow me to introduce myself. I’m the leader of the organization that Pure Water belongs to. At Pure Water’s recommendation, I’ve come here specifically to assess the situation and see whether the two of you are suitable candidates for joining my organization.”
“You should both know that we’re now in the brand-new Evermoon Era. This is the Evermoon Agent.” Pure Water played the supporting role beside him, emphasizing Chen Miemie’s lofty status and hinting that they shouldn’t miss this opportunity.
“There’s still an assessment?” [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] only now realized that joining wasn’t as simple as asking for membership.
“What do we have to do to join?” [Weightless Bridge Shadow] asked the key question.
“Can you become smaller?” Chen Miemie countered.
“No.” That was [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge], the one with a physical body.
“Yes.” That was [Weightless Bridge Shadow], the one without a physical body.
“I see. We have a base in the sea of clouds. The main buildings are located among several enormous clouds and are connected by bridges. You might like it there.”
[Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] and [Weightless Bridge Shadow] said they needed to discuss it.
Chen Miemie and Pure Water moved a little farther away to give them time to consider.
The discussion between the bridge and its shadow made no sound. They seemed to be communicating through some more wondrous method.
The surface of the water was perfectly calm, yet the bridge’s reflection beneath it twisted constantly.
No one knew what the two of them discussed. After more than ten minutes, Chen Miemie returned and received their answer: they were willing to join.
Everyone was delighted.
What Chen Miemie and Pure Water hadn’t expected, however, was that [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] and [Weightless Bridge Shadow]—an inseparable pair who had been bound together since childhood—would actually break up.
[Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] wanted to go to [Moonlike Eternity]’s base and put down roots there, never moving again.
[Weightless Bridge Shadow], on the other hand, wanted to follow Chen Miemie around and see the world.
There was nothing wrong with each having their own ambitions.
The problem was that [Weightless Bridge Shadow] had no physical form. It could only possess the reflection beneath various bridges. It couldn’t be folded up like origami and placed on Chen Miemie’s body.
Chen Miemie thought for a moment. “How about this? For now, the two of you can stay here. Once I’ve finished my business at the Sealed Book Hall, I’ll take you back with me. If [Weightless Bridge Shadow] wants to look around, I’ll find a friend of mine. Her family specializes in building bridges. When the time comes, she can take you around to see the bridges in the city.”
It was already past 6:40 p.m. After completing the contract with the two anomalies, Chen Miemie was just about ready to return and open his shop.
Before leaving, he asked one final question. “[Soft-Hard Rain Bridge], why does your strength keep changing?”
“My strength? Oh, actually, [Weightless Bridge Shadow] and I have been together since birth. Our strength is shared, and we can transfer power between one another.”
Chen Miemie was fascinated. “How does that work?”
[Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] gave him an example.
“Our combined strength never changes. It amounts to a total of seven levels.
“If I’m at Level Seven, then [Weightless Bridge Shadow] is only at Level Three. If I’m at Level Six, then [Weightless Bridge Shadow] is at Level Four. If I’m at Level Five, then [Weightless Bridge Shadow] is also at Level Five. It works the same way in reverse.
“It isn’t a matter of simply adding numbers. It’s the sum of our overall levels of power.”
“How fascinating. Then why do you transfer power between each other so often?”
This time, [Weightless Bridge Shadow] answered.
“To maintain the balance of our passive abilities. The water level beneath a bridge varies depending on the location, season, and weather, as does the surrounding wind direction. We need to work together to produce a steady curtain of rain.”
Chen Miemie nodded and said nothing more.
This was not something glamorous. Rather, it was filled with helplessness.
The fine, even curtain of rain that people saw was actually the result of two anomalies painstakingly managing and carefully maintaining it.
The law of natural selection applied everywhere. Even anomalies living in the wilderness were constantly evolving abilities that allowed them to survive.
At exactly seven o’clock, Chen Miemie returned to the shop.
That night was Rainbow Moon. [Bridge Maiden] had originally been attending a society gathering at the [Molting Clinic], but she received a message from Chen Miemie.
Her heart leaped with joy. Chen Miemie really was dependable—whenever something happened, he truly took action. She had contacted him in the early hours of the morning, and now he was telling her that the matter had already been settled! It hadn’t even been a full day.
Her little act of slacking off was noticed by the vice president, Du Jun.
“[Bridge Maiden], what message are you looking at? Why are you grinning like an idiot?”
“Huh? No, nothing.”
Du Jun had only been teasing her casually. He had no intention of prying into her private affairs, so he continued discussing the society’s business.
“You all heard the old lady’s plan just now. At tomorrow’s Outstanding Members Selection Meeting, no one is allowed to drop the ball.”
After the meeting ended, Gongshu Key rushed home.
“Dad, Chen Miemie says everything’s been taken care of. We can go straight there.”
Gongshu Feiliang was equally surprised by the speed. “Then shall we leave now?”
“Let’s go. Tonight, we’ll observe from a distance and simply confirm the situation. I have society business tomorrow, so we’ll go early and come back quickly.”
The father and daughter drove their little car toward the outskirts of the city.
At eleven that night, they found [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge].
Under the blood-red moonlight, the long bluestone bridge lay quietly across the river.
Gongshu Key was puzzled. “Wasn’t it supposed to be raining constantly on the bridge? Why isn’t it raining now? The bridge deck is completely dry.”
Gongshu Feiliang found it strange as well. Although he wanted to study bridges, he was even more cautious than Gongshu Key.
“Something has changed. Don’t go over there. If [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] suddenly attacks us, it’ll be difficult to escape unscathed.”
Gongshu Key nodded. “I’ll ask Chen Miemie.”
Before she could send a message, a clear, heroic voice came from the direction of the bridge.
“Who goes there? State the password.”
Gongshu Feiliang tensed and prepared for battle, scanning his surroundings. “What password?”
Gongshu Key seemed to recall something. “The secret meeting password? Gongshu Feiliang, Gongshu Key.”
The heroic voice replied, “The password is correct. You may come onto the bridge. I won’t attack you.”
“Y-you’re [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge]?”
“Of course. Is there a fourth person here?” [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge] thought Chen Miemie’s friends seemed a little slow.
The father and daughter cautiously stepped onto the bridge.
“Yes, there is. Aren’t I the fourth person?” a gentle, adorable voice said.
“Who!” Gongshu Feiliang cried out in alarm. This was clearly a different voice.
“Hello. I’m [Weightless Bridge Shadow].”
Gongshu Key’s heart began pounding twice as fast. So this wasn’t one anomaly, but two! They had made a serious miscalculation.
Neither side spoke again, and an awkward silence settled over the bridge.
After a long while, [Weightless Bridge Shadow] spoke once more in its soft, adorable voice. “Weren’t you here to study the bridge? Why have you stopped moving?”
After waiting for quite some time and finding that no attack came, Gongshu Key cautiously asked, “[Weightless Bridge Shadow], you won’t attack us either, right?”
“Of course not. Chen Miemie told me that you’re bridge experts. Once I enter the city, I’ll need you to be my guides and take me around to see the other bridges.”
Hearing the anomaly say Chen Miemie’s name, the father and daughter finally relaxed completely.
“May we ask—before, it was raining constantly here. Is it not raining anymore?”
“We temporarily stopped the rain. Otherwise, the two of you wouldn’t be able to withstand it. You’d die.”
Gongshu Feiliang was deeply troubled. If he hadn’t had Chen Miemie’s connections, sooner or later he would have found his own way to the bridge.
And if he had recklessly charged up there only to discover that there were two anomalies waiting for him, he would have had no chance of survival.
He would never naively assume that just because the two anomalies seemed amiable enough now, they were truly benevolent.
The main purpose of this trip had been to become familiar with one another, so the father and daughter soon headed back.
On the way, Gongshu Feiliang was driving.
“Key, you must get along well with Chen Miemie. No matter what happens, don’t offend him.”
Gongshu Key didn’t think much of it. She had already become friends with Chen Miemie, and given her personality, she wasn’t the type to harbor ulterior motives.
“I know. Chen Miemie’s a really nice person. He’s just a little unreliable sometimes. Yesterday, he even tricked me into eating some insanely spicy barbecue.”
Gongshu Feiliang slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to an abrupt stop.
“No, you don’t know. I only realized it myself just now.
“Key, once we get back, don’t mention that Chen Miemie helped us contact [Soft-Hard Rain Bridge]. And from now on, don’t tell anyone about the things he discusses with you in private—not even the people at the [Molting Clinic].”
“Huh? Why?”
Gongshu Feiliang took a deep breath.
“Chen Miemie’s true background has nothing to do with the [Silver Moon Court], and he isn’t a witch either.
“He comes from Six-Elephant City, the place where the new species first appeared in the New Era. On top of that, he can get in touch with all kinds of high-risk anomalies.
“Who do you think is backing him?”
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