Wang Dawei's eyes were about to pop out: "You... I... you guys, is this—"

He suddenly spoke faster: "No, this is way too fast! And the hair color and species are not quite right either!"

"...Stop thinking about such nonsensical things."

Lin Guang sighed, not having the time to play around with this prankster, and turned his head to check on Lisa, confirming she wasn't frightened by Wang Dawei, before solemnly saying, "Don't talk about her matter to others for now."

"This isn't a small matter."

Seeing Lin Guang's serious tone, Wang Dawei seemed to understand something, and put away his somewhat exaggerated expression, nodding earnestly: "I understand."

"If there's anything you need, just let me know."

"Just say it, just say it!" The White Phoenix Parrot echoed.

Wang Dawei patted Lin Guang on the shoulder and left the elevator.

Lin Guang took them into the elevator and soon arrived at Dr. Kaiwen's room on the third floor, knocking on the door.

"Come in."

Lin Guang pushed the door open and only then focused his gaze on the laboratory, as Dr. Kaiwen happened to walk out of the inner room, casting a calm look at the three of them.

"!!!"

Just as Lin Guang was about to say something, he felt Lisa behind him trembling violently. He quickly turned back, only to see Lisa biting her lower lip, fear flashing in her golden-green eyes, her ten fingers tightly clenched.

What's going on?

Lin Guang immediately turned his head, surveying everything in front of him, laboratory, Spirit Beast specimens, Dr. Kaiwen in a white coat with a slightly furrowed brow...

With a soft sigh, Lin Guang squatted down, holding Lisa, gently speaking: "Lisa, take a deep breath, don't be afraid. Trust me, Teacher Kaiwen won't harm you."

"..."

Following Lin Guang's advice, Lisa took several deep breaths, her small chest rising and falling, gradually calming down, and timidly said: "Sorry…"

"This isn't your fault, don't apologize."

He breathed a sigh of relief, released Lisa, stood up while giving her a pat on the head for encouragement, then turned his gaze to Dr. Kaiwen.

At this moment, she was standing at the door of the inner room, hands in pockets, seemingly observing Lisa.

Based on Lin Guang's understanding of her, she was likely waiting for him to explain proactively.

"Here's the situation..."

Lin Guang recounted everything that had happened in recent days to Dr. Kaiwen without reservation.

When he casually mentioned almost losing his life in a sneak attack, Dr. Kaiwen's expression seemed to stiffen slightly, and upon hearing Lisa had been experimented on for over a year, her eyes became somewhat profound, leaving Lin Guang a bit puzzled.

In the end, Lin Guang didn't ask: "Is Lisa's ability to change forms at will normal?"

"..."

Dr. Kaiwen looked at him, seeming to want to say something, but first answered his question.

"Research on the life forms of Terra is virtually a blank slate; there are too few samples, plus the rules of the world transform each world's visitors in a myriad of ways, so I cannot draw conclusions rashly."

"But this indeed can happen, just like Vishdair becoming younger during the crossing."

"With too few samples, without examination, I also can't provide a definite conclusion."

"No definitive conclusion huh..."

Lin Guang frowned slightly, rubbing the Ring of Void, took out a black, radar-like machine: "Dr. Kaiwen, this was found in that person's Spatial Spiritual Artifact, can you check if it's a tracker and whether the other party can still track the human-form Lisa?"

Taking the device, Dr. Kaiwen lightly tapped various parts of the machine with her fingertips as if inspecting something, then responded: "This locates using pheromones and Ethereal Fluctuation; simply turning human can't change it."

"A high-grade 'Disguise' skill could cover it, but it needs to be at least Blue Grade and have at least hall "Entering the Hall" proficiency."

Lin Guang was startled, "Then..."

Dr. Kaiwen looked at Lisa, her gaze slightly softened: "I have relevant spiritual artifacts here, I can think of a way."

"That's great! Thank you, Teacher Kaiwen!"

Lin Guang let out a long sigh of relief, smiling as he casually said: "By the way, I also have to thank you for another matter. If not for the Red Lotus Gloves you gave me, I might not have made it back."

"..."

Dr. Kaiwen's eyes, which had just softened a bit, suddenly turned cold again.

In an instant, Lin Guang clearly felt a sense of oppression emanating from her.

She was silent for a moment, suddenly walking up to him.

Lin Guang slightly lowered his head, not knowing what to say, could only scratch his cheek with an awkward smile.

She suddenly raised her right hand and flicked Lin Guang's forehead with her fingers.

"Ow!"

Lin Guang clutched his forehead, sharply inhaling.

"Remember."

"Never, ever take matters of life and death lightly."

Dr. Kaiwen said to Lin Guang in a tone more serious than ever, expressionless:

"In fact, a person who's afraid of death has a much higher survival probability than one who disregards their life."

"I would rather you come to me for psychological counseling full of lingering fear, than bragging about such things to me."

"Play with life too much, and you might forget that playing with life can lead to death."

"..."

Lin Guang could only nod obediently.

Seemingly realizing her tone had been a bit harsh, she softened when looking at Lin Guang, with a hint of helplessness in her voice: "I've always known you're not a calm person, but this time you weren't actively endangering yourself; the responsibility indeed isn't on you."

"I just hope, next time before you put yourself at risk, you inform me, even if I can't stop you, at least I can give you some advice."

Lin Guang looked at her gaze, slightly dazed.

Not knowing when it started, Dr. Kaiwen in front of him no longer wore the cold mask she always had, instead showing genuine concern for him.

Even... slightly losing her composure in front of him.

Lin Guang suddenly felt warmth flow through his heart, slightly lowered his head, a smile appearing on his lips: "Alright."

He rubbed his forehead, then said: "Teacher Kaiwen, could you please help examine Lisa's body?"

"That's my duty."

Dr. Kaiwen lowered her gaze, staring into Lisa's eyes. That somewhat cold gaze seemed to evoke painful memories for her, her petite body trembling slightly. Yet, she seemed to muster her courage, clenching her small fists, straightening her chest, and looking back at Kaiwen.

The three moved to the medical room.

Since a physical examination inevitably involves removing clothing, Lin Guang was just about to leave the room when Lisa held onto the hem of his clothes. Though she said nothing, those blinking golden-green eyes fully exposed the girl's thoughts.

With no choice, Lin Guang could only find a chair, sitting with his back to them.

Very soon, the examination was over.

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