Douluo: Conquering the Blue Silver Emperor at the beginning
Chapter 123 Torture with Ren Xue
Chapter 123 Torture with Qian Renxue
This Qian Renxue...why doesn't he play his cards according to the routine? !
Lin You didn't understand.
He didn't expect that Qian Renxue was really willing to show it to him.
But it's not a bad thing to be able to admire the beauty's stunning face.
"hiss……"
After seeing Qian Renxue's face, Lin You's eyes were as wide as eggs and he took a breath of air.
"So beautiful, just like... an angel!"
Qian Renxue looked a little unnatural when she heard the word "angel" from Lin You's mouth.
But it is always pleasant to be praised, and even she is not exempt from this.
Qian Renxue lurked into Tiandou City when she was nine years old. It has been 14 years now and she has almost no chance to show her true face to others.
No matter how bold she acts and how vicious her methods are when performing tasks, she is still a woman at heart.
A woman, especially a beautiful woman, has to spend every day in front of other people's faces, but cannot or dare not use her true face. This can be said to be a kind of misfortune.
When Qian Renxue took off her mask, an inexplicable sense of relief surged deep in her heart.
At this moment, she seemed to be relieved of the heavy responsibility that had tortured her for more than ten years and wasted her youth, which was like a punishment, and she could be herself.
Especially after seeing Lin You's reaction, she felt even more satisfied.
"Have you seen enough?"
Qian Renxue's voice was a bit cold, but her eyes were warm.
Lin You noticed the change in the other person's mood, and continued to flatter him boldly, "No, even if I look at His Highness's peerless beauty, I can't get enough of it in a lifetime!"
"Humph……"
The corners of Qian Renxue's lips curled up, and the proud smile disappeared fleetingly on her face.
No one can refuse sweet words, not to mention, Lin You is indeed telling the truth.
Because she has been wearing a mask, Qian Renxue's skin is particularly delicate, and at first glance it looks as pure and flawless as white jade. Her nose bridge is straight, her phoenix eyes are slender, and she is quite majestic if she is not smiling.
This kind of appearance coupled with her well-proportioned and proud figure and slender and plump legs makes her truly a top beauty.
As Qian Renxue grew up, no one had ever praised her so directly to her face, so Lin You's words were quite pleasant to her ears.
But that's all.
She has not forgotten the mission on her shoulders, and will not get carried away just because of Lin You's flattery. After a while, she put on the mask, disguised herself again, and became "Xue Qinghe" again.
"Hey!"
Seeing a beautiful woman turn into a "man" in front of him, Lin You sighed with regret.
"Lin You."
Xue Qinghe's voice returned to a male voice.
"You have seen my true face, so you have a secret about me that needs to be kept. You should know the consequences of spreading it, right?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will never spread the word!"
Lin You vowed.
But Xue Qinghe didn't believe it.
He smiled and said: "Words are unfounded and have no binding force, so now I am re-proposing my previous conditions... Be loyal to me, Lin You, not the Tiandou Empire, not the prince of the empire, but me personally."
Revisited.
A look of surprise appeared on Lin You's face, "No wonder His Highness said that before. It turned out to be foreshadowing."
"you know too much……"
Xue Qinghe replied in a half-joking tone.
After listening to Xue Qinghe's words, Lin You now understood why she wanted to show him her true face just now. It turned out that she was waiting here!
Anyway, Lin You's "brain" had already explained the reason for Xue Qinghe's disguise and automatically made up the reasons for her, so Xue Qinghe's worries were reduced a lot.
After seeing the real face, the entanglement between the two deepened, and the harder it became for Lin You to refuse Xue Qinghe's invitation.
This is a good hand!
Lin You called him professional.
In fact, Qian Renxue didn't just think about it this way. She also had a more superficial meaning when she showed Lin You her appearance.
That is - "I'm so good-looking, do you have the heart to reject me?"
Beauty is also a weapon. Qian Renxue knows how to use others, but also knows how to use her own advantages.
Just based on Lin You's "virtue", she didn't believe that he wouldn't take the bait!
[Qian Renxue threw the dog leash to you and wants you to be her dog, please choose! 】
【YES】/【NO】
The choice was placed in front of Lin You.
If this was him reading a novel, he might have become excited by now, "Choose YES, choose YES!"
But this is reality, and Lin You cannot just take sides casually.
He needs to think it over...
"Well... if I continue to refuse, my relationship with Xue Qinghe will probably break up in the future, and the delaying tactic will definitely not be used anymore. So... being a dog?"
Lin You held it in for a long time and said nothing.
Xue Qinghe waited and waited, but finally couldn't wait any longer.
"I've seen it all! He's still hesitating! Is my charm so bad?"
She was convinced that Lin You was "rhodium, cesium and beryllium" and felt that her face was exposed and Lin You should lick it quickly.
But...what is this guy hesitating about?
Noticing the increasingly terrifying look in Xue Qinghe's eyes, Lin You finally made a decision.
"Your Highness, actually... rather than the loyalty relationship between superiors and subordinates, I would rather become friends with you..."
This statement came out.
The air was suddenly quiet.
Lin You could feel Xue Qinghe's eyes wandering on him, but Lin You kept his eyes lowered and didn't look at him at all.
"It's bad, it's bad, are you going to have an attack?"
Lin You was still a little uneasy.
After a long time.
A low laugh sounded in Lin You's ears.
"Haha, hahaha..."
Lin You raised his head in surprise and saw Xue Qinghe shaking his head gently, smiling helplessly.
"Lin You, Lin You, you are beyond my expectation," Xue Qinghe seemed not angry, but rather happy, "Sure enough, I was not wrong about you, you are a man who is hard to conquer..."
"Uh?"
Lin You felt something was wrong when he heard her wording.
What's the meaning?Surrender...men?Is this some weird hobby?
Why is it that when he says he doesn't want to be loyal to her, she not only doesn't get angry, but also looks happy?
……abnormal?
Xue Qinghe's attitude made Lin You have the urge to curse.
Maybe it was the years of lurking missions that had suffocated her. Lin You didn't know what was going on in her mind.
And Xue Qinghe looked at Lin You, with a smile on his lips.
This is right!Conquering is only fun for rebellious men. Otherwise, what's the point of surrendering every minute?
"I really saw you right! Lin You!"
Xue Qinghe said with satisfaction.
Now, the fun she had finally found could continue again.
"Did you read me correctly? What do you mean..."
Lin You was confused.
But he also realized that here in Xue Qinghe, if he tried every means to reject her, he would be well received.
Well, there’s no need to say anything else…refuse to walk!Daredes!
……
The unexpected attack of the assassin caused a deep entanglement between Lin You and Qian Renxue, who should not have had any story.
Qian Renxue returned to the palace and continued to be her "His Royal Highness".
The unfortunate assassin died and his body was dragged away before Lin You had time to inspect his belongings.
But even without checking, Lin You could guess the other party's identity.
He dared to carry out an assassination mission in Tiandou City, chose such a time, and even stabbed the prince. Such a "brave" assassin must have been sent from the Star Luo Empire. He was so brave...
The assassin's martial spirit was quite peculiar. He could move instantly and use his arms as sharp blades. He seemed to be born specifically for killing people.
He pierced Lin You's "Iron Skin Technique" and gave Lin You a warning: "Iron Skin Technique" cannot be turned on at any time, let alone effectively resist attacks from masters.
Therefore, he needs a better armor.
No, the armor has been delivered, but I didn’t have time to try it because I encountered Xue Qinghe.
After Lin You returned to the New Force branch, he took his "express delivery" from the head of the branch.
Although the operations of the new power chamber of commerce in the Star Luo Empire have been affected, it does not prevent "Dongfeng Express" from continuing their business.
Before, Lin You once told Lou Gao that after he finished making it, he could just ask the "new forces" from Gengxin City to send it over.
The "couriers" lived up to their expectations and successfully delivered the "body armor" handmade by the master craftsman to Lin You.
Opening the box, Lin You took out the armor made of six soul bones.
Lou Gao must have recast and reprocessed the soul bones. The body armor changed from pitch black to silvery white like metal, but its surface was crystal clear and smooth, as if there was a layer of glass-like substance attached to it. above.
In the center of the body armor, on the chest, is an ice marrow that exudes white mist. It is wrapped in a strange transparent material that can insulate the temperature, so you can't feel the cold at all.
The entire armor is exquisitely designed, but no part is superfluous. More importantly, it is very thin and light, weighing only half a kilogram in the hand. Even a child can jump around in it.
Lin You tried it on and was immediately full of praise.
"Yes, it is indeed a product of the master craftsman Lou Gao, with such quality and design! Tsk tsk!"
This protective armor was named "Ice Dragon Bone Armor" by Lou Gao.
It is not only a piece of metal armor produced by the Blacksmiths Association, but also a soul tool produced by a divine craftsman.
If soul power is injected into it, the remaining soul power hidden in the six soul bones can be easily channeled, instantly increasing the user's power.
This effect may occur because the soul bones used by Tang Hao enhance his own strength!
Not only that, when soul power is injected into it, the ice marrow can also play a role, greatly improving the user's "ice attributes"!
Coincidentally, Lin You has now mastered the properties of "Ultimate Ice". Under the influence of ice marrow, the effect of his soul skills will definitely be further improved.
"Senior Lou Gao's skills are really good!"
Lin You put the body armor on himself, injected soul power into it, and tightened it until it fit perfectly.
Wear a jacket outside, it's light, comfortable and warm. The key is that others can't tell!
"Hey, with this baby, I won't be afraid of being stabbed in the back!"
Lin You patted his belly, quite satisfied.
……
The date agreed for the exchange competition between Lanba Academy and the Five Elements Academy arrived soon.
Originally, Lin You thought that all the colleges would come together and communicate together.
but it is not the truth.
The exchange competition is actually conducted by drawing lots.
For example, tomorrow, the Blazing Academy team will come to Lanba Academy to play the Lanba Academy's home game, and other colleges will also have their own exchange games.
A week later, the Lanba Academy team will go to Tianshui Academy for an away game.
After all, this kind of competition is held by the colleges themselves, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. There is no way for all colleges to take turns, so it can only be conducted by drawing lots.
……
In the college conference room.
Lin You is holding a meeting with his team members.
"What? I thought it was a large-scale competition. There were only two competitions in a long time..."
Ning Rongrong seemed to be looking forward to it, but looked dissatisfied.
"Two games are quite a lot. The two academies we selected are both very strong," Lin You said. "Don't forget, although I am on the field, I will not take action. If you are counting on me, then no!"
"You don't need to take action."
Zhu Zhuqing crossed his arms and was full of confidence, "We have undergone rigorous training and we will definitely not lose."
Lin You glanced at her face suspiciously.
Ever since she had a close encounter with Zhu Zhuqing that day, the little girl seemed to have opened up her heart. Not only had her personality changed a bit, but she also became more talkative.
"Why, you don't believe it?"
Zhu Zhuqing noticed that Lin You was looking at him and felt a little embarrassed, but bravely looked at him.
Lin You smiled and said: "You have indeed received training and worked hard, but how do you know that others are not training hard? Don't forget, there is a gap between you and them from the beginning, and you are even more lacking in actual combat... "
"In this exchange competition, we are not seeking to win, we just want to show you what a real competition is."
As soon as Lin You said these words, Zhu Zhuqing was unhappy.
"Who are you saying lacks practical experience?"
"Oh, no...you are the exception."
Lin You thought of Zhu Zhuqing's "sister rivalry" and quickly changed his mind.
This little kitten can be considered a person who has experienced life and death, but because she looks so much like a vase, Lin You almost underestimated her.
"Say..."
Tai Long, who was sitting in the corner, raised his hand weakly, "By the way, the people from Blazing Academy came today and arranged to live in the building next to us. Do we really not want to go and take a look?"
"What's there to see?" Bai Chenxiang interrupted, "They are also human beings, not just with three heads and six arms."
"That's right!" Ning Rongrong nodded, and then high-fived Bai Chenxiang to express their tacit understanding.
"I'm a little worried..." Meng Yiran said suddenly, "I haven't practiced using the Eight Spider Spears for almost a month. Does it really matter?"
In order to prevent losing control, Meng still followed Lin You's advice and temporarily stopped training with the Eight Spider Spears.
So she was very nervous and unsure.
Lin You smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I suggest you try not to use external soul bones in this competition. After all, our goal is the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition, not this small exchange competition! In addition, this kind of exchange competition There is also an element of checking each other out, so I think it is not a good thing to reveal too much strength in this kind of situation."
(End of this chapter)
This Qian Renxue...why doesn't he play his cards according to the routine? !
Lin You didn't understand.
He didn't expect that Qian Renxue was really willing to show it to him.
But it's not a bad thing to be able to admire the beauty's stunning face.
"hiss……"
After seeing Qian Renxue's face, Lin You's eyes were as wide as eggs and he took a breath of air.
"So beautiful, just like... an angel!"
Qian Renxue looked a little unnatural when she heard the word "angel" from Lin You's mouth.
But it is always pleasant to be praised, and even she is not exempt from this.
Qian Renxue lurked into Tiandou City when she was nine years old. It has been 14 years now and she has almost no chance to show her true face to others.
No matter how bold she acts and how vicious her methods are when performing tasks, she is still a woman at heart.
A woman, especially a beautiful woman, has to spend every day in front of other people's faces, but cannot or dare not use her true face. This can be said to be a kind of misfortune.
When Qian Renxue took off her mask, an inexplicable sense of relief surged deep in her heart.
At this moment, she seemed to be relieved of the heavy responsibility that had tortured her for more than ten years and wasted her youth, which was like a punishment, and she could be herself.
Especially after seeing Lin You's reaction, she felt even more satisfied.
"Have you seen enough?"
Qian Renxue's voice was a bit cold, but her eyes were warm.
Lin You noticed the change in the other person's mood, and continued to flatter him boldly, "No, even if I look at His Highness's peerless beauty, I can't get enough of it in a lifetime!"
"Humph……"
The corners of Qian Renxue's lips curled up, and the proud smile disappeared fleetingly on her face.
No one can refuse sweet words, not to mention, Lin You is indeed telling the truth.
Because she has been wearing a mask, Qian Renxue's skin is particularly delicate, and at first glance it looks as pure and flawless as white jade. Her nose bridge is straight, her phoenix eyes are slender, and she is quite majestic if she is not smiling.
This kind of appearance coupled with her well-proportioned and proud figure and slender and plump legs makes her truly a top beauty.
As Qian Renxue grew up, no one had ever praised her so directly to her face, so Lin You's words were quite pleasant to her ears.
But that's all.
She has not forgotten the mission on her shoulders, and will not get carried away just because of Lin You's flattery. After a while, she put on the mask, disguised herself again, and became "Xue Qinghe" again.
"Hey!"
Seeing a beautiful woman turn into a "man" in front of him, Lin You sighed with regret.
"Lin You."
Xue Qinghe's voice returned to a male voice.
"You have seen my true face, so you have a secret about me that needs to be kept. You should know the consequences of spreading it, right?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will never spread the word!"
Lin You vowed.
But Xue Qinghe didn't believe it.
He smiled and said: "Words are unfounded and have no binding force, so now I am re-proposing my previous conditions... Be loyal to me, Lin You, not the Tiandou Empire, not the prince of the empire, but me personally."
Revisited.
A look of surprise appeared on Lin You's face, "No wonder His Highness said that before. It turned out to be foreshadowing."
"you know too much……"
Xue Qinghe replied in a half-joking tone.
After listening to Xue Qinghe's words, Lin You now understood why she wanted to show him her true face just now. It turned out that she was waiting here!
Anyway, Lin You's "brain" had already explained the reason for Xue Qinghe's disguise and automatically made up the reasons for her, so Xue Qinghe's worries were reduced a lot.
After seeing the real face, the entanglement between the two deepened, and the harder it became for Lin You to refuse Xue Qinghe's invitation.
This is a good hand!
Lin You called him professional.
In fact, Qian Renxue didn't just think about it this way. She also had a more superficial meaning when she showed Lin You her appearance.
That is - "I'm so good-looking, do you have the heart to reject me?"
Beauty is also a weapon. Qian Renxue knows how to use others, but also knows how to use her own advantages.
Just based on Lin You's "virtue", she didn't believe that he wouldn't take the bait!
[Qian Renxue threw the dog leash to you and wants you to be her dog, please choose! 】
【YES】/【NO】
The choice was placed in front of Lin You.
If this was him reading a novel, he might have become excited by now, "Choose YES, choose YES!"
But this is reality, and Lin You cannot just take sides casually.
He needs to think it over...
"Well... if I continue to refuse, my relationship with Xue Qinghe will probably break up in the future, and the delaying tactic will definitely not be used anymore. So... being a dog?"
Lin You held it in for a long time and said nothing.
Xue Qinghe waited and waited, but finally couldn't wait any longer.
"I've seen it all! He's still hesitating! Is my charm so bad?"
She was convinced that Lin You was "rhodium, cesium and beryllium" and felt that her face was exposed and Lin You should lick it quickly.
But...what is this guy hesitating about?
Noticing the increasingly terrifying look in Xue Qinghe's eyes, Lin You finally made a decision.
"Your Highness, actually... rather than the loyalty relationship between superiors and subordinates, I would rather become friends with you..."
This statement came out.
The air was suddenly quiet.
Lin You could feel Xue Qinghe's eyes wandering on him, but Lin You kept his eyes lowered and didn't look at him at all.
"It's bad, it's bad, are you going to have an attack?"
Lin You was still a little uneasy.
After a long time.
A low laugh sounded in Lin You's ears.
"Haha, hahaha..."
Lin You raised his head in surprise and saw Xue Qinghe shaking his head gently, smiling helplessly.
"Lin You, Lin You, you are beyond my expectation," Xue Qinghe seemed not angry, but rather happy, "Sure enough, I was not wrong about you, you are a man who is hard to conquer..."
"Uh?"
Lin You felt something was wrong when he heard her wording.
What's the meaning?Surrender...men?Is this some weird hobby?
Why is it that when he says he doesn't want to be loyal to her, she not only doesn't get angry, but also looks happy?
……abnormal?
Xue Qinghe's attitude made Lin You have the urge to curse.
Maybe it was the years of lurking missions that had suffocated her. Lin You didn't know what was going on in her mind.
And Xue Qinghe looked at Lin You, with a smile on his lips.
This is right!Conquering is only fun for rebellious men. Otherwise, what's the point of surrendering every minute?
"I really saw you right! Lin You!"
Xue Qinghe said with satisfaction.
Now, the fun she had finally found could continue again.
"Did you read me correctly? What do you mean..."
Lin You was confused.
But he also realized that here in Xue Qinghe, if he tried every means to reject her, he would be well received.
Well, there’s no need to say anything else…refuse to walk!Daredes!
……
The unexpected attack of the assassin caused a deep entanglement between Lin You and Qian Renxue, who should not have had any story.
Qian Renxue returned to the palace and continued to be her "His Royal Highness".
The unfortunate assassin died and his body was dragged away before Lin You had time to inspect his belongings.
But even without checking, Lin You could guess the other party's identity.
He dared to carry out an assassination mission in Tiandou City, chose such a time, and even stabbed the prince. Such a "brave" assassin must have been sent from the Star Luo Empire. He was so brave...
The assassin's martial spirit was quite peculiar. He could move instantly and use his arms as sharp blades. He seemed to be born specifically for killing people.
He pierced Lin You's "Iron Skin Technique" and gave Lin You a warning: "Iron Skin Technique" cannot be turned on at any time, let alone effectively resist attacks from masters.
Therefore, he needs a better armor.
No, the armor has been delivered, but I didn’t have time to try it because I encountered Xue Qinghe.
After Lin You returned to the New Force branch, he took his "express delivery" from the head of the branch.
Although the operations of the new power chamber of commerce in the Star Luo Empire have been affected, it does not prevent "Dongfeng Express" from continuing their business.
Before, Lin You once told Lou Gao that after he finished making it, he could just ask the "new forces" from Gengxin City to send it over.
The "couriers" lived up to their expectations and successfully delivered the "body armor" handmade by the master craftsman to Lin You.
Opening the box, Lin You took out the armor made of six soul bones.
Lou Gao must have recast and reprocessed the soul bones. The body armor changed from pitch black to silvery white like metal, but its surface was crystal clear and smooth, as if there was a layer of glass-like substance attached to it. above.
In the center of the body armor, on the chest, is an ice marrow that exudes white mist. It is wrapped in a strange transparent material that can insulate the temperature, so you can't feel the cold at all.
The entire armor is exquisitely designed, but no part is superfluous. More importantly, it is very thin and light, weighing only half a kilogram in the hand. Even a child can jump around in it.
Lin You tried it on and was immediately full of praise.
"Yes, it is indeed a product of the master craftsman Lou Gao, with such quality and design! Tsk tsk!"
This protective armor was named "Ice Dragon Bone Armor" by Lou Gao.
It is not only a piece of metal armor produced by the Blacksmiths Association, but also a soul tool produced by a divine craftsman.
If soul power is injected into it, the remaining soul power hidden in the six soul bones can be easily channeled, instantly increasing the user's power.
This effect may occur because the soul bones used by Tang Hao enhance his own strength!
Not only that, when soul power is injected into it, the ice marrow can also play a role, greatly improving the user's "ice attributes"!
Coincidentally, Lin You has now mastered the properties of "Ultimate Ice". Under the influence of ice marrow, the effect of his soul skills will definitely be further improved.
"Senior Lou Gao's skills are really good!"
Lin You put the body armor on himself, injected soul power into it, and tightened it until it fit perfectly.
Wear a jacket outside, it's light, comfortable and warm. The key is that others can't tell!
"Hey, with this baby, I won't be afraid of being stabbed in the back!"
Lin You patted his belly, quite satisfied.
……
The date agreed for the exchange competition between Lanba Academy and the Five Elements Academy arrived soon.
Originally, Lin You thought that all the colleges would come together and communicate together.
but it is not the truth.
The exchange competition is actually conducted by drawing lots.
For example, tomorrow, the Blazing Academy team will come to Lanba Academy to play the Lanba Academy's home game, and other colleges will also have their own exchange games.
A week later, the Lanba Academy team will go to Tianshui Academy for an away game.
After all, this kind of competition is held by the colleges themselves, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. There is no way for all colleges to take turns, so it can only be conducted by drawing lots.
……
In the college conference room.
Lin You is holding a meeting with his team members.
"What? I thought it was a large-scale competition. There were only two competitions in a long time..."
Ning Rongrong seemed to be looking forward to it, but looked dissatisfied.
"Two games are quite a lot. The two academies we selected are both very strong," Lin You said. "Don't forget, although I am on the field, I will not take action. If you are counting on me, then no!"
"You don't need to take action."
Zhu Zhuqing crossed his arms and was full of confidence, "We have undergone rigorous training and we will definitely not lose."
Lin You glanced at her face suspiciously.
Ever since she had a close encounter with Zhu Zhuqing that day, the little girl seemed to have opened up her heart. Not only had her personality changed a bit, but she also became more talkative.
"Why, you don't believe it?"
Zhu Zhuqing noticed that Lin You was looking at him and felt a little embarrassed, but bravely looked at him.
Lin You smiled and said: "You have indeed received training and worked hard, but how do you know that others are not training hard? Don't forget, there is a gap between you and them from the beginning, and you are even more lacking in actual combat... "
"In this exchange competition, we are not seeking to win, we just want to show you what a real competition is."
As soon as Lin You said these words, Zhu Zhuqing was unhappy.
"Who are you saying lacks practical experience?"
"Oh, no...you are the exception."
Lin You thought of Zhu Zhuqing's "sister rivalry" and quickly changed his mind.
This little kitten can be considered a person who has experienced life and death, but because she looks so much like a vase, Lin You almost underestimated her.
"Say..."
Tai Long, who was sitting in the corner, raised his hand weakly, "By the way, the people from Blazing Academy came today and arranged to live in the building next to us. Do we really not want to go and take a look?"
"What's there to see?" Bai Chenxiang interrupted, "They are also human beings, not just with three heads and six arms."
"That's right!" Ning Rongrong nodded, and then high-fived Bai Chenxiang to express their tacit understanding.
"I'm a little worried..." Meng Yiran said suddenly, "I haven't practiced using the Eight Spider Spears for almost a month. Does it really matter?"
In order to prevent losing control, Meng still followed Lin You's advice and temporarily stopped training with the Eight Spider Spears.
So she was very nervous and unsure.
Lin You smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I suggest you try not to use external soul bones in this competition. After all, our goal is the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition, not this small exchange competition! In addition, this kind of exchange competition There is also an element of checking each other out, so I think it is not a good thing to reveal too much strength in this kind of situation."
(End of this chapter)
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