Let Me See Phantylia! / [Ether Editing: Help Me! Big Sis XX! v1.01]
Lin Shuang sat down opposite him and carefully examined the Chief of the Abundant Doses Teachings.
Her makeup, hairstyle, and even her overall demeanor have all changed.
Individually, it might not seem outrageous, but when put together, it's hard to associate it with that Chief Alchemist.
Moreover, upon closer inspection, the Chief of the Abundant Doses Teachings is indeed quite charming, much more so than the long robe worn by the Chief Alchemist.
"Miss Lin, regarding the events of the past few days, the Abundant Doses has no intention of being your enemy. The Foxfolk who helped us will also refrain from further targeting us. We hope you can believe in our sincerity."
From the outset, Danshu adopted a very humble attitude.
Both sides clearly had an Emanator backing them, but Lin Shuang's aura seemed to be a notch higher.
Lin Shuang didn't expose her identity, but instead waved her hand and said:
"The conflict between me and the Abundant Doses isn't that big of a deal, and I don't think you all have to fight me to the death, so there's no need for these words."
"Miss Lin has a very clear understanding."
Faced with Danshu's flattery, Lin Shuang picked up her cup, took a sip of her Medicinal Tea, and then suddenly changed the subject:
"But this matter involves a Lord Ravager. The Destruction Legion has no credibility, and you, Chief, do not believe in Destruction. Do you really have any say in front of him?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Danshu remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was far from at peace.
She really knew many secrets!
Volume 1: Chapter 108 Let Me See Phantylia!
Lin Shuang's words were very impolite.
But to be honest, the Abundant Doses are nothing in the eyes of the Lord Ravager, after all, the Destruction Army under the command of each Lord Ravager are no joke.
Danshu also knew that Lin Shuang wouldn't say such nonsense at this moment simply to provoke him.
However, Danshu wanted to contact Lin Shuang today precisely to ascertain Lin Shuang's attitude towards the Abundant Doses, so Danshu suppressed his emotions and asked:
"If Miss Lin has any thoughts, she might as well speak frankly; there's no need to beat around the bush."
Lin Shuang put down her cup and blinked.
"You should be familiar with the ways of the Lord Ravager Phantylia. If the Xianzhou truly perishes, you should be able to imagine the fate of the Abundant Doses."
"... Miss Lin's methods are truly unpredictable; I should be the only one who knows that person's identity."
Even among the most trusted confidants of the Abundant Doses, only a handful knew that the other party came from the Destruction Legion, and they knew nothing about her name except for her.
Therefore, there was absolutely no leak of information.
Lin Shuang must have obtained the information through other channels.
So... since she even knows the name Phantylia, then his identity must be impossible to hide from her either.
Danshu fell into deep thought.
Seeing that Danshu was intimidated, Lin Shuang smiled, placed one hand on the table, and lightly tapped her fingers on the surface as she continued:
"For a long time, I couldn't understand why you would choose to make a deal with a Lord Ravager. However, after meeting with you, Chief, I suddenly realized something—"
As she spoke, Lin Shuang picked up the Medicinal Tea and took another sip.
"Chief lord, you harbor hatred for the Hunt, but you also yearn for liberation. You knew all along that whether you succeeded or failed, you would die after it was all over."
Danshu is crazy, but not stupid.
Who are the Lord Ravager? How could Danshu not know?
A bunch of terrorists who only know Destruction the world, even if they really overturn the Xianzhou, the Abundant Doses wouldn't survive.
Ultimately, the Destruction army, along with the Xianzhou, will only be burned to ashes.
Lin Shuang had indeed had doubts before, but after several encounters, coupled with the background story Lin Shuang knew, things had changed.
She suddenly realized that Danshu might have died because he knew that no matter what the outcome, he would die.
That's why they would choose to cooperate with a Lord Ravager.
Moreover, if she chooses to cooperate with the Lord Ravager, her plan to overthrow the Xianzhou Luofu and exact revenge on the Hunt has an alarmingly high success rate.
For Danshu, what kept her alive and prevented her from falling directly into the Scythe of Annihilation was simply her intense hatred for the Hunt.
Apart from that there is nothing.
No one is born wanting to die, but some people live a life worse than death.
Lin Shuang was looking at Danshu at this moment.
I wonder if, in the long years that followed, she ever regretted not going to the front lines with her friends. If she had, at least she wouldn't have had to live such a painful life.
Danshu may have simply wanted revenge, and his own death at the end was merely icing on the cake.
The other disciples of the Abundant Doses were certainly unaware of the details, only assuming that the Chief had found a mysterious Emanator back him up.
If they knew that the Emanator was the Lord Ravager, they would probably disband the Abundant Doses on the spot that very day.
"..."
Danshu remained silent for a long while, then lowered his hands from the table, disappearing from Lin Shuang's sight.
"Miss Lin, you would probably be very popular if you went into storytelling."
"Then just take it as me making up a story."
Lin Shuang, unfazed by the denial, immediately retorted:
"The Chief should be aware of the recent turbulence on the Xianzhou caused by me."
"Of course I know that many of my brothers and sisters sacrificed themselves because of this."
"I've always believed in eliminating problems completely, and in my view, the Lord Ravager and the Abundant Doses are not equivalent. Your promises are not enough to put my mind at ease."
Lin Shuang bluntly pointed out the weaknesses of the Abundant Doses.
In other words, they lack the strength. If they truly had the power, they would have risen up in rebellion long ago. The reason they've remained in hiding is because they enjoy it.
It's simply because they lack the ability.
"So, I need to go see Phantylia and tell her where she is."
"Impossible."
Compared to before, Danshu's refusal came out without hesitation now.
"Nothing is impossible. Not to mention that the Lord Ravager is not a suitable partner, I don't need you to betray her. I only want to make a deal with Phantylia and with you all."
Danshu wondered if Lin Shuang had gone mad.
Where did this person get the confidence to think she would tell Lin Shuang about her backer?
Let's assume that Xianzhou and Lin Shuang have reached some kind of agreement, or even started sharing intelligence.
The reason why the Xianzhou hasn't yet made a move against the Abundant Doses is probably not only because they can't find them, but also because they are wary of Phantylia.
As long as Phantylia remains hidden in the shadows, their plan can continue to advance for another day.
"What bargaining chips can Miss Lin offer in this transaction? And how can I trust you?"
"A Stellaron capable of reviving the Jianmu."
Lin Shuang's bargaining chip was naturally the Stellaron.
Since the arrival of Heliobus for energy, and with Phantylia serving as its backup battery in the future, the Stellaron it had previously acquired have become largely useless.
Not only is there nowhere to use it, but it also takes up one of my Storage Card.
It would be better to exchange it for information about Phantylia.
Even setting aside the question of whether Danshu has a chance to use the Stellaron to revive the Jianmu after giving it away.
When things are all over in the future, Lin Shuang can take it back.
After all, the Stellaron is a hot potato for others.
Who knows, the Xianzhou might even have to thank us.
The original storyline has always been unclear about the Stellaron and the inside story of its detonation.
Whether the Stellaron was brought in by Luocha is still uncertain. Even if he says it is, it may not be true. He might just be taking the blame.
Danshu frowned:
"Words are meaningless."
"Chief Excellency should know, my appearance is accompanied by the disappearance of a Stellaron. Where do you think this missing Stellaron is? I don't mind showing it, but if it attracts General Jing Yuan, Chief Excellency will bear the consequences."
"..."
Lin Shuang's explanation almost convinced Danshu. Lin Shuang's background was not hard to find. When the two arrived at the Port in their Spaceship, the flight path automatically recorded a Star Rail that had been blocked for many years.
Later, when someone went to investigate, they discovered that the Stellaron there had vanished.
Xianzhou knew this, and naturally, he could also find out about the Abundant Doses.
Only these two people probably know where the Stellaron is hidden.
Danshu assumed the Stellaron had been handed over to the right person, but it seemed the Stellaron was actually in Lin Shuang's own hands?
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After that, there's basically nothing left to continue the conversation.
Danshu figured out Lin Shuang's purpose.
She never expected Lin Shuang to be so audacious, even daring to approach Phantylia after having offended her.
Lin Shuang also knew that her request would not be met with Danshu's immediate approval.
The other party is the leader of a faction; it's impossible for him to relent and betray us based on just a few words.
However, Lin Shuang didn't actually intend for Danshu to betray her.
All the radical statements made earlier were simply a prelude to the real objective later.
To put it bluntly, Xianzhou native prefer compromises.
"How about this, Chief, you report my matter to Phantylia. As for whether or not you wish to meet him, let Phantylia decide for himself. As for the Stellaron, you can still give it to your Abundant Doses. As long as you have prepared Storage Container, you can come to me at any time."
"..."
Danshu focused primarily on the first half of the sentence and didn't really care much about the Stellaron that Lin Shuang had promised.
For the sake of his own plans, the Lord Ravager Phantylia, will definitely send one of the Stellaron into the Xianzhou.
Although we haven't obtained the Abundant Doses yet, the plan requires Stellaron. Unless Phantylia simply runs away and quits, the Stellaron will come sooner or later.
As for the Stellaron that Lin Shuang promised, just as she herself said, it's impossible for her to just take it out and acknowledge it now.
It's practically equivalent to a worthless check.
The only thing that can be confirmed is that Lin Shuang currently harbors no hostility towards the Abundant Doses.
Moreover, her goal is probably with Phantylia, and it may not be related to the conflict with the Xianzhou.
After watching Lin Shuang leave.
Danshu dismissed the others and returned to the house alone.
The previous plan to take action against Tingyun had fallen through, leaving no opportunity to strike, and then Lin Shuang and Acheron arrived.
The task of selecting a body for Phantylia that would facilitate both infiltration into the Xianzhou and movement was temporarily suspended.
If all you need is a body, then of course you can choose any one.
However, if Phantylia had no identity whatsoever, he wouldn't be able to move around easily even if he got in.
Although Phantylia was only saying that they should find more suitable bodies as soon as possible, Danshu could still sense her dissatisfaction.
But so what if he's dissatisfied? When has the Lord Ravager ever had a good temper?
Anyway, Danshu didn't care, since Phantylia also needed the Abundant Doses to operate within the Xianzhou.