"These are my thoughts on the Insect Disaster infestation."
In Magic City's tallest building, several national leaders are holding a targeted meeting to discuss the Insect Disaster.
Qian Heaven's voice was steady and powerful, slowly descending into the quiet space. He had just finished explaining his insights on the Insect Disaster plague. His speech lasted only a few minutes, but every word was precious, condensing his in-depth analysis and reflection on this disaster over the past few days.
Having said that, he raised his hand and picked up the exquisite teacup beside him, the Longjing tea inside emitting wisps of steam.
Everyone sat around the large round table, all eyes fixed on Azure Dragon, who was like the core of the meeting, controlling the direction of everything.
Qian Heaven, sitting to Azure Dragon's right, drank tea with his eyes lowered, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
Azure Dragon smiled kindly and asked, "Does anyone else have any further thoughts?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Black Tortoise was the first to move. He first nodded politely, and then slowly spoke his thoughts, "According to what Qian Heaven just said, it seems that we have overlooked a crucial matter."
The Four Fiends Cult used sacrifices to open a black hole, allowing the Insect Disaster to descend through it. But given the indiscriminate nature of this Insect Disaster, once it conquers the area, will any humans truly survive?
We've had dealings with the Four Fiends Cult before, and their actions haven't been so utterly depraved.
Furthermore, the Four Fiends Cult has always aimed to serve the Guixu. Yet, in this Insect Disaster, the Guixu's presence was barely noticeable.
Black Tortoise's analysis was incisive, so Chen Dragon casually raised his hand to interrupt him.
He leaned back lazily, his back resting comfortably against the soft chair back, his nonchalant demeanor completely out of place in the serious atmosphere of the meeting. "The Guixu appeared for a while, but at a certain moment, it disappeared."
Has anyone noticed that time point?
"We were at a stalemate, just before that 'hope' appeared." Mao Rabbit, being a prophet, was also present at this meeting.
"Dao... Yi?" White Tiger frowned slightly and murmured softly, the image of Fan Daoyi instantly appearing in his mind, his tone full of doubt.
What a coincidence!
Chen Dragon dragged out his words, his hands casually placed behind his head, his legs shaking restlessly, almost as if he wanted to put his feet directly on the conference table.
His nonchalant attitude made Kun Earth, who was standing to the side, frown.
Kun Earth sat beside Qian Heaven, somewhat dissatisfied with Chen Dragon's attitude. He slammed his pen on the table, looked up, and stared at him, speaking coldly, "Are you doubting us [Eight Trigrams] people?"
"No." Chen Dragon immediately denied it, but his nonchalant smile remained. "I don't doubt [the Eight Trigrams], it's just that his entry was too hasty."
He sat up with a push from his waist, his hands hanging limply at his sides, looking somewhat dejected, and stared blankly at Azure Dragon: "What do you think?"
Azure Dragon shook his head helplessly, but a smile remained on his face, a smile full of tolerance, "You, you're still immature, childish."
"Ah... it really feels so incongruous for someone who's over a hundred years old to be lecturing someone who looks like they're in their twenties or thirties..." Chen Dragon complained.
Hearing this, Azure Dragon also took a stand. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, his face serious. "It was indeed my idea to let Dao Yi join [Eight Trigrams], and I've given it the green light all the way."
Why didn't you even investigate the background of an organization like [Eight Trigrams]?
As far as I know, you first encountered him during the first part of the Guixu Incident —the beginner level where only one person survived.
"Chen Dragon." Qian Heaven put down his teacup, gently stopping their argument. His voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable authority. "We have no objection to this. Dao Yi's existence has helped us greatly."
"Ha... that's not what I meant." Chen Dragon rested his forehead on his elbow, looking somewhat tired. "I just thought that if you're going to join an official organization, you should at least do some background research."
I really don't want to go through that again...
His voice gradually lowered, and the last few words were almost squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with unspeakable pain.
Upon hearing this, Qian Heaven slightly bent his fingers and subconsciously picked up his teacup again to take a small sip, the action seemingly casual. Azure Dragon glanced at him without showing any emotion, then sighed and lowered his head.
"He won't," Mao Rabbit, who had been observing, interjected. "Dao Yi one who has saved the world three times: once during the college entrance examination, once Insect Disaster, and once more. Everything went so smoothly; I choose to believe."
"How could even you..." Chen Dragon looked at Mao Rabbit beside him in shock, speechless for a moment, "Never mind, I don't doubt your decisions, whatever."
After the meeting concluded, Chen Dragon, who was standing by the door, turned and disappeared.
Qian Heaven slowly put down his teacup, while Kun Earth methodically organized the materials. She capped her pen, bound the documents, and handed them to Azure Dragon.
"Thank you for your hard work. You make things so much easier for me." Azure Dragon offered a token compliment.
Kun Earth, "Then we'll be going now."
Azure Dragon waved his hand casually. "Let's go, let's go."
Qian Heaven stood up and casually stole the pen that Azure Dragon had placed on the table.
"Hey, put down the pen. You all just grabbed one without thinking. My whole box was gone in less than a week."
Azure Dragon looked somewhat anxious, yet his eyes and brows were smiling.
Qian Heaven put down his pen with a calm expression. Seeing this, Azure Dragon also composed himself and said nothing more.
Kun Earth looked up and saw this, and couldn't help but feel a little sad.
As soon as they stepped out the door, someone called out to them from behind.
"Qian Heaven."
Chen Dragon leaned against the wall, arms crossed over his chest.
Qian Heaven turned around and smiled kindly, "Is there something you need?"
"Can't I just call you if there's nothing wrong? Are we still friends?"
"What, coming over for a free meal?"
"That's not out of the question, how about we extend an invitation?"
"Okay, then we'll kick Xun Wind out and invite you in for a visit."
Hearing this, Chen Dragon laughed heartily, "Alright, I clearly chose you first, but that kid managed to slip through my fingers. That grudge is still there."
Seeing Chen Dragon laughing so happily, Qian Heaven's expression froze, his smile fading as he said earnestly, "I'm sorry."
"What's wrong with you?" Chen Dragon asked, puzzled by Qian Heaven's sudden change in expression. "Hey, you weren't really part of our [Twelve Hours] back then, it's normal that you were lured to [Eight Trigrams] instead, there's no need to apologize for it."
Qian Heaven shook his head and joked, "Chen Dragon, you should go see an eye doctor for a checkup sometime."
"What do you mean? My eyesight is 5.0, it's perfectly fine."
Qian Heaven gave a meaningful smile, "You have really bad taste."
"Hey, you little brat, are you insulting me indirectly?"
Upon hearing this, Kundi, Kun Earth nearby, inexplicably felt a pair of large hands tightly gripping his heart, and a sense of foreboding arose from within him.