Superhumans of the Dome City-Chapter 1351 - 13: New Home, Old Stories (Part 2)

"Wow, that look! That aura!" Qiluo exclaimed, "Who would have thought Gongsun Ce was a boy with a lion hidden in his eyes back then!"

"What the hell, isn’t this from the time on the ship back then? How is there still a record from that period?!" Gongsun Ce glared.

Mo Yuankai looked at the photo and chuckled: "Isn’t it surprising? This is a screenshot I saved back then when I hacked the surveillance as your big brother."

"How nosy do you have to be to do something like this..."

Zhenfan continued to flip through, and there weren’t many childhood photos left of Gongsun Ce. The few remaining ones were blurred moments under the backdrop of war. In one photo after another, the boy flashed through ruined streets; his face matured, and his demeanor became increasingly indifferent, like illustrations in a novel about a young superpower user dominating the city.

Starting from the third page, the style of the photos suddenly changed. The background was replaced by clear skies, and the protagonist adopted a different look. At this time, Gongsun Ce wore a reluctant and awkward expression, dressed in the tacky dark blue school uniform of Cangdu High School, carrying a black backpack, and photographed at the school gate with Kardesia, who sported silly pigtails.

"You used to have pigtails..." Shiyu Lianyi was surprised.

"What’s wrong with pigtails? I was youthful and energetic and dared to try; is that not okay?" Kardesia grinned, "I remember this one was taken by my mom. At that time, Cangdu’s law and order improved a bit, and it was their first time visiting the city to see us. The two of us happened to transfer into middle school and were forced to take commemorative photos."

Shiyu Ling examined the photo for a moment and asserted: "Even at the age when it’s easiest for sparks to fly, you both still looked like the best of pals in photos. You two really have a remarkable rapport."

Gongsun Ce and Kardesia both nodded in agreement, looking proud. Zhenfan added helplessly: "Since I can remember, I’ve never heard any gossip about the two of them... probably because the gossip bloggers of the Mutual Assistance Association felt it was too unbelievable, so there was no need."

The next photo’s location was at a nighttime food stall, with Gongsun Ce and Mo Yuankai sitting at a wooden table dealing with a table full of barbecue. The long-haired, handsome Cangdu hero spoke animatedly, holding half a hot dog with no regard for image. Across the table, the black-haired young man was eating wontons in a well-behaved manner, appearing cautious and timid, forming a stark contrast with his partner.

"Wow wow wow, was Gongsun Ce this adorable and shy as a little fan?!" Qiluo had stars in her eyes.

Gongsun Ce darkened his face and gave his girl a finger-flick, while Zhenfan explained: "This was the day Gongsun Ce and Mo Yuankai performed their first heroic activities. They fought all day, taking down five superpower organizations. The two of them were seriously injured but went for a midnight snack after I treated them, like two complete idiots."

"Thanks for the info, but can I ask how this photo came about..." Gongsun Ce weakly asked.

"I was worried something might happen, so I secretly followed you and observed for a while. After confirming everything was fine, I took the photo," Zhenfan said, "At that time, you were still inexperienced, and you didn’t notice my plant disguise."

Imagining a grass with a camera hidden a few dozen meters away while he was having a midnight snack filled Gongsun Ce with a chill. Meanwhile, the others were not too concerned about the family head’s privacy rights now; they enthusiastically flipped to the next page: Gongsun Ce holding a flying knife and descending from the sky with Mo Yuankai, draped in a black cape with a red lining.

"At this time, Ce had already started building an image for himself, gradually overcoming the psychological shadows of long-term solitude, and his condition was improving..." Alandia commented.

"You don’t have to analyze when you’re looking at photos," Shiyu Ling side-eyed.

Most of the middle school photos were of Gongsun Ce’s heroic activities, occasionally interspersed with some listless ones at school. From the past profiles, it was evident that this guy didn’t put much effort into his studies during middle school, and it was thanks to his extraordinary intellect that he managed to graduate smoothly. As the pages turned, the introverted teenager gradually grew into a cunning and devious person, and then a dramatically different close-up popped out: it was a deep night after a downpour, a girl without expression and a one-armed boy supporting each other through the ruins. The photographer captured a perfect moment; the two, though heavily injured, exuded vigor, their exchanges of smiles reflecting the victorious demeanor.

"At that time, I had lost my arm, and who was the heartless person still thinking about taking a picture?!" Gongsun Ce was shocked.

"It wasn’t me; it was taken by the President, who planned to use it as a ’Demon Peaks Promotion Commemoration,’ but it was vehemently opposed by the subordinates," Kardesia said.

Subsequent photos deviated entirely to everyday life, with school uniforms and casual wear appearing significantly more often, mostly set in outdoor adventures. It was evident that the addition of a certain young lady had a profound impact on a certain superpower user’s life; the past six years of life photos combined didn’t add up to the amount in the past few months. Amidst the daily snapshots of eating, drinking, and having fun, a dramatic close-up suddenly emerged: in a dim, abandoned factory, Gongsun Ce faced off against a young man with a cold demeanor, his white poker card pressed against the young man’s throat, and the young man’s gun barrel aimed at Gongsun Ce’s forehead. The murderous intent in their eyes left no doubt that the next second they would either tear open the other’s throat or blow the enemy’s head apart.

"Oh oh, isn’t this when I first met Mr. Shiyu, such nostalgic times～"

"First meeting and already a misunderstanding..." Shiyu Lianyi chuckled wryly.

He explained to the curious crowd: "At the time, I had just arrived in Alandia, unfamiliar with the local situation. Several psychic superpower users teamed up and set a trap for Kardesia. I immediately sensed something was amiss and went out to save her..."