My Identity Is Becoming More and More Astonishing

The ground was littered with wrenches, engine oil, jacks, spare tires, and other tools.

Clearly, while he was burying a body in the grove, the other person had been laboriously fixing his car for him.

"You know how to fix cars?" Chen Yu asked.

"Yes." The figure nodded, "But we're missing some parts, so I can only fix it to the point where it can barely run. If I manage to fix it, could you give us a lift?"

Clutching the shovel, Chen Yu looked around and finally got a good look at the two people in front of him.

One big, one small.

The larger one was the man he was talking to. He had a resolute face with a ponytail. His scruffy beard was covered in dust, making him look extremely haggard.

The smaller one was under one meter forty in height. Wrapped up in a coat, only a dirty little face was visible. She must be a little girl.

"Why are you out here in the middle of the night?"

"Passing by," the man answered. "We saw some activity over here and came to check it out. Then we found this car."

"Oh. Where are you headed?"

"If the car was abandoned, I planned to fix it and drive away," the bearded man said with a "rough" smile, touching the little girl next to him. "At the very least, with the cold weather, it would shield my sister from the snow. But if you're the owner, I hope you can take us into Qingcheng."

"That's not a problem," Chen Yu shrugged. "I'm passing through Qingcheng too. But what I find odd is... as a Transcendent, even carrying your sister, you could reach the city in an hour's time on foot, right? Why insist on taking a car? And have me drive?"

"I'm wanted," the bearded man said bluntly. "Entering the city requires logging entry and exit information. Since you're a Transcendent, if only your information is logged for city entry, we can sneak in with you."

"Wow," Chen Yu exclaimed. "Aren't you afraid I'll call the police?"

The man looked serious. "You're not as strong as me. If I notice you signaling the Alliance..."

"You'll kill me?"

"There's no need," the bearded man shook his head. "There's no enmity between us; we can simply run away."

"...Interesting," Chen Yu scrutinized the man. "But I'm even more curious. You're a Transcendent; can't you sneak in? A mere wall shouldn't stop you."

"No,"

the man shook his head. "That was possible half a month ago, I could sneak my sister into the city now and then for supplies. But since Hecheng was obliterated, the Supernatural Alliance has been on wartime alert, all cities are monitored around the clock with 'consciousness coverage,' and in shifts. With my abilities, sneaking in is not doable. And the risk is too high."

"Got it."

"So, can we hitch a ride with you?" the bearded man asked. "My sister hasn't had a proper meal in half a month."

"No problem." Experience new stories on empire

Chen Yu took a step back, gesturing with his hand, "Once it's fixed, I'll get you in."

"Thank you." The bearded man bowed deeply, then sat down on the ground, picking up a wrench and continuing to work on the vehicle.

With his back to Chen Yu, he was completely unguarded.

In his eyes, Chen Yu, a lower-tier supernatural being, posed no threat at all.

Conveniently, Chen Yu thought the same...

"Big brother," the little girl beside him timidly bowed to Chen Yu as well, bringing her hands together, "Thank you. You... You're different from the other Transcendents."

Chen Yu narrowed his eyes. "You're not the same either."

As the girl bowed, through her thick coat, he caught a glimpse of the dense fur under her collarbone...

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(PS: Today's update is late, so no need for monthly tickets.)