At that time, Lin Jianjia had calmed down.
Having thought about some details of the original experiences, she could almost conclude that Li Ping'an was not the partner of the people who attacked her. And he was a real virgin.
But he was a master of disguise. Presumably, he could really match those strongmen who were in the interim of the Awakening Stage.
In spite of the aversion to Li Ping'an, Lin Jianjia was over a barrel. She had to compromise.
She said immediately, "Li Daniu, don't be impetuous! We are not opponents! You will gain nothing if I am killed! I am sorry for my previous behavior, but I am after all a girl, and I must be careful in this kind of situation."
"Let me go, please. We can take our time over talking about everything. Have you noticed the unusual weather at present?"
"Unusual weather?"
Li Ping'an frowned immediately, and he released Lin Jianjia's slim neck in his hand a little.
He noticed that fact indeed after coming into the mountain. And the weather was unimaginably changing that it was hard to forecast.
But the group strode so fast that Li Ping'an had no time to ponder and consider. He had to go forward with others.
At that time, Lin Jianjia reminded him of the strange fact!
Lin Jianjia felt a little relaxed for Li Ping'an's release.
She wasn't wrong. Li Ping'an was not a bad guy! Otherwise, if Li Ping'an intended to do something bad for her, there was no room for her to resist. After all, he was stronger than her.
She hastened to add, "Did you notice the odd melon was immature? Besides, the silver giant salamander was seemingly evolving, but not well-developed."
"..."
Li Ping'an became more serious with narrowed eyes.
He understood what Lin Jianjia meant. That was likely to be a great secret!
But he tightened Lin Jianjia more.
Li Ping'an realized that he had looked down upon Lin Jianjia in his arms. She was more elusive and knowledgeable than he speculated.
Lin Jianjia didn't expect that Li Ping'an would be so sensitive. She was almost smothered to roll her eyes.
She said, "As you know, I can't defeat you, Li Daniu. Let me go, please. We can take our time talking. Otherwise, I will prefer to commit suicide rather than comply with you, and you won't gain anything important."
Li Ping'an is interested in women, especially those beautiful women. But he was unwilling to force women to do something against their thoughts, especially in this desolate landscape.
Despite Lin Jianjia's offensive behavior, he was willing to make friends with her.
After all, they were so similar to each other to a certain degree.
Li Ping'an could realize Lin Jianjia's hardship and difficulty all the way, as he was once confronted with similar situations.
"Captain Lin, it is not my original intention. You're beautiful and elegant, but I am so sorry. You are so cold that I am not interested in you. If you can pledge that you will not attack me unreasonably to threaten my life, we can have a good talk. Of course, I will divide 1/3 of the odd melon to you. You deserve that."
Li Ping'an deceived Lin Jianjia with no guilt.
In fact, the odd melon on his chest had already been absorbed by the mysterious stone. And it was left nothing.
But he didn't mind telling a lie to comfort Lin Jianjia and gain more useful information.
Lin Jianjia was a little relaxed to hear those words. She replied, "We were and are partners. And now we have clarified the most critical issue. We shouldn't be opponents."
"That's good."
"I will release you! But before letting you go, I will make a body search. I don't want to find you take that kind of laser guns again."
Li Ping'an said seriously.
"..."
Lin Jianjia felt so speechless and stressed.
Li Ping'an was not innocent, but astute!
Given that she couldn't defeat Li Ping'an, Lin Jianjia wanted to show that she was somewhat genuine. So she had no time to ponder but nodded heavily to agree.
Li Ping'an was a little relaxed, and he searched Lin Jianjia swiftly. He searched her combat bag, elbow pads, wrist guards, and other places that could hide arms.
Expectedly, Li Ping'an found three other small compact laser guns.
But he was quick and polite to frisk Lin Jianjia, and he didn't avail himself to be indecency with her, which relaxed her.
Having finished all the things, he released Lin Jianjia and gazed at her, "Captain Lin, we can be great friends. I hope that the former clash can be the beginning of making friends."
Lin Jianjia was a little unhappy to glance at Li Ping'an. But later, she nodded, "You are indeed rude, but not really impossible. By contrast of being opponents, it is more rational and effective to cooperate with each other."
Li Ping'an smiled and nodded, "The silver giant salamander is indeed hard to chase us up, but it is not suitable to have a talk here. After all, there is heavy rain in such a lowland. Let's go to find another safe place."
Lin Jianjia glanced at him amazedly, not expecting that he would be so careful. Then she agreed, "Ok."
This unhappy clash ended to be a satisfactory result, and they both gained something. Both Lin Jianjia and Li Ping'an were purposeful so that they were quick to leave the lowland for a little slope near there.
Besides, their previous cooperation had made them have a tacit understanding while doing something.
Lin Jianjia even didn't refuse Li Ping'an's reaching to help her in some steep places. And Li Ping'an could be admitted to touch her soft hands again.
More than ten minutes later, they arrived at one flat land at the top of the peak, avoiding the heavy rain beside a huge rock.
When Li Ping'an intended to get something to eat from his combat bag, he found it lost. It might be lost in the Scrape Swallow while fighting.
Lin Jianjia took one packet of energy chocolate and gave a half to Li Ping'an.
"Thank you."
At that time, Li Ping'an was seemingly still innocent. He smiled at Lin Jianjia sincerely and bashfully and then swallowed the chocolate.
The endless hardship and tire had exhausted him a little, even if he could gain energy from the mysterious pool water.
The innocent smile made Lin Jianjia a little distracted and unhappy. After all, she had been deceived by Li Ping'an's seemingly innocent appearance.
But soon, she adjusted herself and tasted her chocolate in elegance.
"Splatter!"
The rain had been heavier and heavier since morning. Now it would soon be dark, and the landscape was still so dim.
If so, they would still be dangerous even if they escaped from the silver giant salamander.
The ill weather in mountains and all kinds of sudden disasters were more threatening than the silver giant salamander.
After eating and drinking, Li Ping'an felt relaxed. And he regained the energy.
Li Ping'an smiled to Lin Jianjia, "On that condition, we have to be partners before going out of the mountains, Captain Lin."
Lin Jianjia took an angry glance at Li Ping'an, but then she smiled, "Li Daniu, we are partners all the time. After all, I have signed a contract with you. You are still a member of my team."
Lin Jianjia didn't realize that her smile charmed Li Ping'an, and he was a little obsessed.
Lin Jianjia's two delicate dimples showed unconsciously comforted Li Ping'an, just as the clear spring flowing in the mountains.
When Lin Jianjia realized his condition, she blushed and muttered angrily, "What are you looking at? Are you crazy?"
"Ah."
Li Ping'an came to himself, but he did not avoid her sight. And he smiled, "Captain Lin, you should often smile. It was more beautiful of you to do so. I apologize to you for my former words because I will be interested in you if you often smile. "
"..."
Lin Jianjia took an angry glance at Li Ping'an, "Daydream!"
She had no mind arguing with Li Ping'an. Lin Jianjia frowned to overlook the surroundings, muttering, "Unexpectedly, the land has changed so much. It is not suitable to stay in the mountain, and we must leave here as soon as possible. Otherwise, we may have to confront with something unknown."
Li Ping'an nodded, and he turned serious, "Captain Lin, what do you mean about the immature odd melon and the not well-developed silver giant salamander?"
Lin Jianjia watched him. She seemed to be sincere to find a real answer, "Li Daniu, you... Don't you really know?"
Li Ping'an denied speechlessly, "I am just a newcomer in Nanzhili City and soon joined you Black Hawk Martial Arts Club team, and I do learn little about the condition there."
Lin Jianjia saw him and mocked, "You learn little about the Taihang Mountain indeed. And you also learn little about the whole world. Right?"
"..."
Li Ping'an was speechless. Was she so candid to laugh at him?
"Oh, I am a gentleman who gives way to women. I admit that I learn little about those things. Please answer my questions, Captain Lin."
He looked at Lin Jianjia. It seemed that Li Ping'an was so sincere and candid.
Lin Jianjia seemed to be happier, and this cold girl even smiled a little.
"You are so strange, Li Daniu. But we are partners, and you indeed saved my life. I will tell you something I know."
Lin Jianjia looked into Li Ping'an's eyes and explained slowly, "Do you know, the term, the great variation?"
"The great variation?"
Li Ping'an felt stressed with narrowed eyes, and he seemingly understood something, asking instantly, "Do you mean, that, the world, is experiencing variations?"
Lin Jianjia didn't laugh at him again but admitted carefully and slowly, "Yeah, it is what you think."
"I..."
Li Ping'an's heart beat violently and quickly, as he felt so nervous. And he couldn't control his fear and astonishment.
What did she mean?
The great variation, a rare and terrible thing, was happening and he was experiencing the thing? But... it was so ridiculous!
This kind of terrible thing only happened in the chaotic period before the new era.
Lin Jianjia noticed his doubt for the sake of poor knowledge, and she explained to him slowly, "The great variation is seemingly a remote thing. But this kind of thing has happened several times since the new era. Sometimes it happens on a large scale, or on a small scale. People may notice something or not. And sometimes only some top groups can know and gain something from it."
Then she stared at Li Ping'an, "Do you know how the odd melon comes into being?"