On the journey to the Sleeping Mountains, Lu Xin originally thought that he would drive there.
Or take a plane.
But I didn't expect that the Research Institute, which has the most advanced technology in the world, would be so simple in its choice of tools..
carriage!
The two carriages have spacious cabins, glossy black surfaces, and tall, narrow tires that are obviously made of extraordinary materials.
A candle-lit lantern and a butter-lit bell were hung in front of the car.
There are even reins and riding crop on the front.
It's just that the cart is not pulled by horses, donkeys, or mules, but by a slender reptile monster covered with fine scales.
If there is any difference between it and ordinary monsters, it is that there are two rows of eyes growing symmetrically on its back.
In addition, its four claws are divided into five toes. They are thick and powerful and have extremely strong grip. They look a bit like mutated human hands.
Infiltrator people gathered around the carriage and kept rubbing their soles on the ground.
Or he jumped on the monster's back, looking like a master of driving a cart.
"Let's go!"
Dr. An and Lu Xin sat in the carriage in front, and the other five people crowded in the carriage in the back.
She lazily picked up the intercom on her collar, issued an order, then straightened her long legs and put them on the seat of the chair.
Lu Xin had no choice but to work hard and move his body closer to the car, trying his best to maintain his demeanor.
He looked out the window and saw Infiltrator sitting on the monster's back after Dr. An gave the order. He snapped his fingers with a "pop" sound, and the two monsters with eyes on their backs immediately jumped forward.
Suddenly, a vague spiritual whirlpool appeared around the two carriages.
Then the car body drove forward with a rumble, and at the first moment of driving, it entered the dark red abyss.
Infiltrator all around started running wildly.
The two carriages, pulled by the two Mental Monster, quickly shuttled through the abyss.
All the surrounding scenery is blurred and changing.
The black carriage, with a strange sense of reality, moved forward from the illusion.
There is an indescribable strong contrast in this scene, but it is also unusually harmonious on another level.
"Our destination this time is to go directly through the abyss, beyond the forbidden lines analyzed previously, and then rely on our own two sexy, slender and powerful legs to trek through mountains and rivers, through the dark jungle, and reach the old site of Research Institute."
"Alas, cars can't be driven. After all, there aren't even decent roads there now. It's dry and arid."
"..."
Lu Xin nodded, thinking he understood, but suddenly he saw Dr. An looking at him and smiling evilly.
Suddenly I realized that I might not understand.
Seeing Lu Xin's embarrassed look, Dr. An couldn't help but smile a little proudly and said:
"But let's talk about the flirting later, let's get down to business first."
"This time I am going to investigate the Research Institute ruins. I have my own mission, and you must have your own goals too, but don't forget that you were hired as a consultant for our investigation team, so you will listen to our suggestions, right?"
"The flirting thing..."
Lu Xin moved slightly uncomfortably, but was squeezed hard by Dr. An's legs.
But when it came down to business, he nodded.
My professional ethics have always been good, otherwise, I wouldn't have tolerated her stealing my space here.
Even her legs can bear it, so what does it mean to listen to other suggestions?
"To put it simply, I want to make a three-part agreement with you."
Dr. An looked at Lu Xin, his face became a little more serious, and said, "The original Crimson Moon Research Institute, there are really too many secrets in it. No matter what level of power we have, it is difficult to be unaffected in such weird places. Sometimes, the powerful power we have is more likely to be used by some kind of weirdness there to cause greater harm."
"For example..."
She paused slightly and said, "You met a certain opponent and successfully solved it, but in the blink of an eye, you found out."
"The ones you got rid of were actually our companions."
"..."
Lu Xin thought about it seriously and felt a slight tremor in his heart. This seemed to be something that could really happen.
I have never been able to be completely immune to pollution.
At most, you can only wake up faster than others at certain times.
But if it comes to a critical moment, being affected or contaminated even for half a second is enough to make you make a big mistake.
Now my strength has indeed improved. In the past, it might take several seconds for me to destroy a spiritual body or person. Now, I do have the ability to kill all spiritual creatures within my field of vision in less than half a second.
Human beings are also included in this category of spiritual creatures.
Dr. An's reminder is very timely.
As abilities increase, it is inevitable that there will be an increase in confidence and a lack of attention to the things around you.
This is indeed a big problem.
"Let me tell you, it's really comfortable to work with someone with your personality."
Dr. An looked at the way Lu Xin was thinking seriously, and knew that he understood what he said and took it into his heart.
There was actually a bit of emotion on the usually not serious face, which was true appreciation.
Lu Xin noticed this look and was slightly embarrassed, but also felt a real happiness.
Compared to her usual false look of leering at him, I prefer her heartfelt recognition and praise. Everyone who has professional ethics and works hard and responsibly should like this kind of recognition, right?
"What are the three chapters of the agreement you are talking about?"
He held back his happy emotions and asked Dr. An more seriously and responsibly.
"First."
Dr. An glanced at him with a smile and said, "Except as a last resort, you cannot use abilities casually."
"In a place full of weirdness and mystery, using abilities casually may bring unnecessary risks."
"The second is that it is tantamount to exposing our trump card and giving our opponents more opportunities to target us... Maybe you don't understand that there are indeed many abilities in this world that were originally designed to target some high-level ability users. They are very dangerous."
"As a madman said in pre-civilization times, give him a fulcrum and he can move the earth."
"In the Mental Mutation field, there are also many low-level abilities. Just one chance can make high-ability people make big mistakes."
"..."
Lu Xin nodded, and couldn't help but ask, "What should I do if I encounter danger?"
"Sisi is here."
Dr. An pursed his lips toward the back of the carriage and said, "She is our bodyguard, and she will handle all normal problems."
"That little girl..."
Lu Xin was slightly surprised, but it was still difficult to connect her figure with the word "bodyguard".
"Second."
Dr. An said, "Don't meddle in other people's business without my consent."
"Huh?"
Lu Xin was a little surprised.
It's not because this agreement is tricky, but why is such a thing listed as a clause?
"Because you have humanity."
Dr. An's slightly narrow eyes revealed a hint of light that could see through people's hearts, and he smiled softly:
"I don't know much about your situation, but I can make some guesses."
"You have the same humanity as a normal person, maintaining a strange balance."
"But please don't think of this as a good thing. In fact, human nature has always been the weakness of those with abilities..."
"There are too many abilities in this world that can wrap some dangerous things under the appearance of beauty."
"Your humanity prevents you from turning a blind eye to something like this."
"But the dangerous fishhook is waiting for you inside..."
"..."
At this point, she paused slightly and said, "So, I want to make this agreement with you."
"Maybe there are some things you can't just sit back and ignore, but you must remember one thing. You can make a decision only after communicating with me."
"..."
"..."
Lu Xin thought about it seriously and could only admit that what Dr. An said was the truth.
He couldn't refuse this item, so he nodded, and then looked at Dr. An again with a questioning look.
"Third."
Dr. An showed a satisfied smile and continued, "No matter what we encounter, we must focus on the investigation results."
"Yeah."
There was nothing special about this sentence, Lu Xin nodded casually.
Seeing that he seemed a little careless, Dr. An said, "If you violate the rules, you will be deducted money."
"Huh?"
Lu Xin couldn't help but look at her more seriously.
"When I say no matter what I encounter, I really mean no matter what I encounter..."
Dr. An smiled and said, "For example, if you encounter a difficult choice, one option is that you may obtain valuable information, and the other may be that someone in our investigation team, including me, is facing a life-or-death crisis. Then, at such a critical moment, I hope you can choose to obtain that valuable information and successfully bring it to Research Institute."
"This..."
Lu Xin feels that this condition is not consistent with his own principles of life.
There was a look of embarrassment on his face, but he still nodded and said, "I understand, I will try my best."
His answer was not an unconditional agreement, but Dr. An seemed a little relieved.
He nodded slightly and said, "With these three points, there is nothing else to say. For such a mysterious and unpredictable place, we cannot try to cover everything, we just want to use our best abilities..."
"The rest depends on the luck of us people..."
"..."
"Luck?"
Lu Xin Hearing this word from a researcher, it felt weird.
Researchers who believe most in data and maintain rational thinking at all times actually place their hopes on luck...
I want to say something to break this silent atmosphere, but I don't know what to say.
Lu Xin had no choice but to take a look at Dr. An's pair of slender legs that stretched all the way to his side. He was silent for a while and said:
"Tuck your legs in."
"..."
Dr. An glanced at him lightly and said lazily, "Don't you look good?"
"I don't know if I can come back alive from this mission. Why don't I take a look at the woman's legs while I'm still alive?"
"..."
"No..."
Listening to her words, Lu Xin couldn't help but explain in embarrassment, "You are squeezing me..."
"My human nature is actually not that stable now. If I can't help it..."
"..."
Dr. An's eyes suddenly lit up, and he seemed to be looking forward to it.
Then I heard Lu Xin say honestly, "If your legs are broken, it will be difficult to move..."
"..."
Dr. An looked at him deeply and silently retracted his legs.