Mexico City, compared to other places in Mexico, is much more developed, barely resembling a capital city.
Though it cannot be compared to PLANT.
It's no wonder so many people wanted to squeeze their way into PLANT in the early days; even if it was a pigeon coop, it was a high-tech pigeon coop. In contrast, the Mexico City before them looked more like the memories He Kui had from his past life.
Moreover, the number of lit apartments between the floors was definitely not many.
Energy is a luxury now, and everywhere on the streets, there are families sitting around trying to cool off. Their eyes seem numb, only showing a glimmer of greed when they look at the well-dressed He Kui.
"This is a slum, filled with people who can't live well. Staying here too long will be troublesome."
Yulis tugged at He Kui's clothes, her grip tightening, looking fearful.
"Let's go to the mall."
"I know the way~!"
Yulis raised her hand and said.
"Okay."
Having a guide made things easier.
Without delay, He Kui quickly led Aegis out of the slums and arrived at the entrance of a large shopping mall located in the affluent area. The mall was filled with cool air from the large air conditioning, but no one from the street dared to enter.
If you ask why, it's obviously because of the two armed security guards at the entrance.
As He Kui approached the mall, one of the guards stepped forward to block their way.
"Excuse me, you two, but we cannot allow individuals in disheveled clothing to enter."
The guard's gaze was fixed on Yulis beside He Kui, and the meaning was quite clear.
"Sorry, my sister was playing outside and accidentally got dirty."
He Kui responded calmly, speaking appropriately while also pulling out a golden anonymous card.
Only then did the guard shift his gaze from the seemingly dirty Yulis to the young man, He Kui.
Dressed in extraordinary clothes, with a calm demeanor and a golden card in hand, there was no doubt he was a wealthy patron.
"Apologies."
"Please, come in."
The guard respectfully made a slight bow to the two.
"Mm."
He Kui nodded slightly, naturally taking Yulis's hand as they entered the mall.
"Brother, are you a rich person?"
Yulis looked greedily at the golden card in He Kui's hand.
"Do you want it?"
He Kui chuckled as he held the card out to Yulis.
"This is for my brother."
Thinking of the scene where He Kui decisively killed those who bullied her, Yulis lowered her gaze and said obediently.
"Mm."
He Kui nodded. If he really wanted to absorb Yulis, he had many assessments waiting for her, from character to talent.
They walked into a standard clothing store, and He Kui tossed Yulis inside.
"Change into a new outfit, take her to get cleaned up, and let her handle it herself."
He Kui said as he directly transferred money into the wristband of the female clerk in front of him.
Considering Yulis's bodily scars, He Kui did not let the clerk help Yulis change clothes directly.
"!?"
Seeing the full fifty thousand in her account, the clerk nodded rapidly without a second thought.
Heaven knows why this child looked so ragged, but as long as they could clean her up and get paid, that was all that mattered.
"Brother."
As if afraid he would leave, Yulis looked back reluctantly at He Kui before being taken away by the clerk. Her doe-like, watery gaze softened his heart a little.
"I won't leave."
He Kui said.
"Oh."
With a hint of anxiety, Yulis was taken away by the clerk.
After a while, when the girl returned, the clerk's gaze had turned extremely strange.
That look was as if she were staring at a pervert? He Kui quickly glanced behind the clerk, and Yulis had now transformed completely, her delicate features resembling a doll with sun-kissed skin, exuding a youthful charm.
The clerk probably thought of him as that kind of person.
But considering the current secrecy, He Kui did not explain.
No wonder Yulis had to cover her face with mud.
Otherwise, looking like this, she would likely be in danger at the border in less than half a day.
"Let's go."
He Kui stepped forward, taking the girl's hand, and walked out of the mall confidently under the clerk's strange gaze.
"Brother, where are we going?"
Yulis, unable to read the desires in the eyes of those people, sighed in relief, her tone becoming lively again.
Comfortable clothes and a refreshing body.
These were things she had never dared to dream of before.
"Taking a car; we'll just make it for the last ride."
"Ah?"
Upon hearing He Kui's words, Yulis's eyes widened again.
She still didn't know when He Kui had bought the tickets, thinking she could stay here a little longer.
"Of course, if Yulis wants to stay here, that's fine too."
"I want to go with you!"
The girl looked back at the resplendent mall, as if she had made a certain decision.
If she left now, she would gain nothing, and nothing would change.
Even knowing that He Kui's journey might be fraught with danger, Yulis still resolutely gritted her teeth and said.
"Okay."
If Yulis could help him, then taking her to the asteroid wouldn't be a problem.
The two quickly boarded the train, which was a direct line to the capital of Canada, with no stops along the way.
The bullet train was now steadily sitting on the tracks.
Shihe didn't spare any expense, booking a first-class cabin directly.
Of course, He Kui was used to it, and the privacy of first class was much better.
For He Kui, it was a matter of course, but for Yulis, seeing how others treated her with respect made her feel uncomfortable. She forced herself to appear calm and mature as she sat next to He Kui.
"If you need anything, call me. I'm going to sleep."
After everything was ready, and the little bird had secretly hung on the train, He Kui said this and prepared to log off.
"Ah?"
Hearing He Kui's words, Yulis nervously tugged at the hem of his clothes.
"Get used to it yourself."
"And this."
He Kui took Yulis's wristband and made some modifications for the girl.
"I've put a few questions in your wristband; finish them before I wake up."
"Don't play the pity card."
Although she didn't have skills, some simple tests were still doable.
"Be good."
Although she couldn't see He Kui's expression, Yulis could sense the tone in his voice that left no room for refusal, so she didn't act spoiled anymore.
And this was just her acting; having seen life and death, how could she panic just because she was sitting alone in first class?
It was only because He Kui seemed to show no affection or pity for her that Yulis slightly retracted her timid expression, pursing her lips and nodding at He Kui.
(End of Chapter)