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“Mr. Qin, I believe the situation in E Zone will definitely not last three months—no, it probably won't even last two months now.” As she observed the growing gloom on his face, her confidence deepened. “Since the new District Chief took office, the Military Department has been intensifying its control and infiltration of E Zone. Unsurprisingly, half of d Zone's forces have already been integrated into the Military Department. The future of E Zone will be just another example of what happened to d Zone. The major families in Area A cannot withstand such ruthless actions; if they could endure, they would have acted long ago. However, given the current situation, there has been no action at all, so—”
“Continue.”
A chill emanated from him, freezing the atmosphere around them.
“Thus, the business we need to discuss today is this: I will provide you with information that is worth its weight in gold—top-secret information that will allow you to secure your position in Merge Area and monopolize it. All I ask is that you slightly accommodate my needs and fulfill a Living Conditions request. How does that sound?”
“Ha—”
Qin Huai ’s devilish face wore a mocking smile as he replied in a low voice, “Why should I trust you?”
“Because I know that the Shadow Organization has already taken action, and your relationship with them is quite deep. Furthermore—”
She suddenly smiled, her laughter resolute yet fearless. “Moreover, the Military Department and the Shadow Organization have clashed more than once in secret. Throughout this process, I believe the new District Chief knows best and has the most authority to speak on it. Don’t you agree, Mr. Qin?”
“Ha—Girl, knowing too much often leads to a short life. You may not care about your own life, but what about your sister at S Institute in Area A? She is quite innocent—”
The man exuded an air of indifference, yet the coldness and murderous intent surrounding him nearly stole her breath away.
The girl straightened her back and met his piercing Peach Blossom Eyes without flinching. In a low voice, she said, “To show my sincerity, I can provide you with part of the information right now. I believe the omnipotent Mr. Qin can verify it one by one.”
“Your Living Conditions.”
“Ji Yang’s life.”
“Oh? The former District Chief from the Ji Family’s collateral line?”
"Yes."
His deep gaze continuously swept over the girl in front of him, who was a head shorter. Despite being a girl, how could she be so resolute? During her grooming, he had uncovered the fate of Yan Siming and his wife, including that lowly songbird currently in D District Liu Ying Street, a woman named Yan Qingyue, who had almost been sent to his bed. Her hand was involved in that affair.
He couldn't help but wonder if the boy in Ji Yang's hands was also the result of her covert actions.
Young, with a heart as cold as iron, her nature carried an unusual ruthlessness and cruelty.
Yet—
He found himself admiring her immensely.
Even he had never managed to plan so meticulously and act without leaving a trace.
"I can agree. However, I have a living condition that I need to discuss with you as part of our business."
"Okay."
"To collaborate on a mission at Zero Point."
"The Unique Inheritance Mission's subsequent task?"
"Tsk—looks like you know more than I imagined. What else do you know—"
He settled into a comfortable position, returning to his usual nonchalant demeanor. His Peach Blossom Eyes sparkled as they fixed on her.
At the same time, he thought to himself:
Finding her as a partner was indeed the right choice.
"My Blacksmith Inheritance follow-up task is to locate Crafting God Laika. As far as I know, his whereabouts should be in the Level 4 map, Goblin Ancient City. Your Scroll Mastery follow-up task Level should also be around the Level 4 map."
"No, you're mistaken this time," came a calm voice devoid of emotion. "It's in the Elven Pool Dungeon at Level 3."
"Impossible! Dungeons only drop items related to quests; there shouldn't be any quest NPCs inside. How do you know this so well?"
Her Peach Blossom Eyes narrowed, a wary and probing gaze locking onto hers.
There was no escaping it.
With a light mockery, she replied, "Maybe I'm clairvoyant."
The glint in Qin Huai's eyes made her words falter. He lowered his gaze and murmured, "Maybe I experienced it in my past life."
"Tsk—young lady, don’t take advantage of my age and assume I don’t understand your current trends like reincarnation and whatnot. If you’re going to lie, at least choose something more believable; you didn’t even bother to put in some effort into your facade."
He waved his hand dismissively and continued, "Alright, I won’t pry into the secrets you’re so eager to hide. As part of our deal, let’s fulfill each other’s Living Conditions. We won’t ask about anything else, how does that sound?"
"Good."
"The medicine kit is yours to use."
Caught off guard for a moment, she glanced at her exposed wounds and bit her lip before replying calmly, "Thank you."
She picked up the medicine kit and turned to head towards the bathroom.
"Wait a moment—"
She raised an eyebrow, her slightly turned face illuminated by the light, every fine hair clearly visible. Qin Huai cleared his throat and said, "I was a bit rough earlier, mainly because I didn't know it was you—"
What kind of strange logic is this?
Does knowing it's her mean he won't take action?
Perhaps with old grudges and new enmities, he should be more inclined to act.
He stopped mid-sentence, realizing the oddity in his words. A fleeting look of annoyance crossed his clear Peach Blossom Eyes. If it weren't for the girl's keen ability to read emotions, she might have missed that quick flash of feeling.
It would have been better to avoid this awkwardness altogether; without that sharp gaze and perceptive skill, she wouldn't have noticed the annoyance, nor would she now feel a sense of strangeness herself.
The air was thick with an indescribable awkwardness.
She turned and hurried toward the restroom, leaving the man behind, his expression one of silent frustration.
After finishing with the medicine, she emerged to find the room empty.
Furrowing her brows, she placed the medicine box on the table and prepared to leave.
Just as she opened the door, the person who had been absent stepped in. The two were suddenly mere inches apart. The man's warm breath brushed against her forehead, causing her pores to shiver as she quickly took a step back and said, "I'll be going now."
"It's still two hours until dawn. I suggest you wait a bit longer. Or can you not even wait for two hours—"
Fully aware that she intended to go to the Underground Research Facility, Qin Huai set aside his displeasure. He stood tall at the doorway, stepping aside to offer her a choice.
Leave.
Or stay.
Yan Yan tightened her grip on the doorknob, the warm temperature inside reminiscent of the warmth she once felt at S Zone's home, stirring a sense of nostalgia deep within her. Realizing this emotion, her heart trembled slightly as she calmly moved away from the door and said, "Goodbye."
With that, she stepped into the emergency passage without looking back.
The door closed.
Qin Huai walked towards the table with an expressionless face, placing the steaming food down and silently entering the room.
With the approval of the local power in E Zone, Yan Yan's passage through the bright Sentinel was remarkably smooth.
If one were to ignore the strange gazes along the way.
After a while, disregarding the displeased expression of Hidden Watch Area, she got out of the car after he drove her to her destination. She softly thanked him and stepped into the night, disappearing from his sight.
After walking for nearly half an hour, darkness still enveloped her surroundings, and the light from her System device only illuminated a ten-meter radius ahead.
In this area devoid of any signs of life within a hundred meters, it was absolutely safe—if one overlooked the acrid smell in the air and the stinging sensation on her exposed skin.
She donned her mask, tightened the collar and cuffs of her protective suit, and resolutely stepped into the Death Zone. (To be continued.)
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