Xiao Nian's clever idea

The reason "Good Night" and "Xiao Nian" are here is, of course, because... they are continuing their investigation into the "legacy" left behind by the "Supreme Evolution" of that time.

This refers to the "Joint Experiment Laboratory," a top -Confidentiality Level facility they discovered during their previous investigation.

After Xiao Nian handed over these clues to Joe Solence, perhaps with Kim Solence's tacit approval, Solence Family, Nai'an, quickly relayed an important message.

The Highest Level confidential laboratory, personally built by a certain "Creator" in cooperation with the Divine Power Group, is located inside the current Divine Power Tower and exists as a "Entity Data Sample" in the Highest Level "Confidentiality Database".

This laboratory was not originally built at the Divine Power Group Headquarters, but rather in the Joint Park in the Outer City.

Only...

After "Supreme Evolution" went bankrupt and was liquidated, Divine Power Group used its debt relationship and equity stake to completely seal off the entire laboratory. They dismantled the entire laboratory, including the floor, walls, and ceiling, from the main building of the park. Then, they stuffed all the rooms of the laboratory into a giant Alchemical Materials box and used the track of a special transport Alchemical Equipment to transfer it directly to Confidentiality Database located in the basement of this building, where it was sealed away.

So, after hearing this news...

The people of "Order" naturally made their own judgment.

Investigating this Joint Experiment Laboratory by accessing the Divine Power Group's Confidentiality Database is naturally the "optimal solution" at present!

Due to the time constraints, after a brief discussion and the development of a rough plan, the group arrived at the Divine Power Group and began implementing the plan.

The Rooftop was now empty except for "Good Night" and "Xiao Nian".

Although Good Night wasn't directly involved in Xiao Nian's hacking of the Duct Alert Device, as someone who wasn't entirely ignorant about the City That Never Sleeps, Good Night knew very well...

This is not a safe solution.

Even... in some sense, they might not be very reliable.

After all, Xiao Nian herself just said that her idea of using Ventilation Duct to infiltrate was inspired by Nightless Sky Fire Apricot.

Prior to this, she had never tried this method to see if it was feasible for her.

This was even a rather "temporary" idea.

Within the Three Great Corporations' landmark buildings in the Inner City, Security Level is terrifyingly tight at every single one.

Even Ventilation Duct aren't so easy to break into.

Therefore, when "Good Night" heard that she had to go down to scout ahead, she naturally seemed very troubled.

"Xi Ba... do you really want me to get off?"

Xiao Nian nodded. "Yes, 'Loquat Candy' and 'Ren Gu' are providing technical support downstairs, monitoring the movements of Divine Power Group's security personnel; 'Paper Kite' will be responsible for creating an explosion to distract the Security Department when you succeed in your escape; and 'Dionysus' is guarding the passage to the Rooftop as our last line of defense..."

"Everyone has different tasks, so you're the only one left to go down this Ventilation Duct to the classified database."

Xiao Nian said matter-of-factly, "Otherwise, why would I bring you up to this Rooftop? I need to stay up there to inspect the alchemical device inside the pipes, so the only one who can go down is you—didn't I already tell you that on the way to the Divine Power Group?"

Good Night sighed again, "Xi Ba... On the way here, I heard you tell me that I was in charge of the final step, to obtain the 'data,' and I thought I was going to get it remotely... Little did I know, the 'data' you were talking about meant that Xi Ba had to go into that Joint Experiment Laboratory to get 'first-hand data'!"

Xiao Nian looked at Good Night, and after thinking for a moment, sincerely apologized. "I'm sorry, it seems I didn't explain things clearly on the way."

Faced with Xiao Nian's sincere Underground passage, Good Night found himself somewhat speechless.

After all, he knew...

This mission is not only dangerous for me; every comrade's mission carries a great deal of danger.

Even the two-man support team from South China might be detected by the counter-reconnaissance team while they are checking for external Reinforcements from the Divine Power Group, which could lead to a battle.

In fact, Good Night knew that he might not even be the most "dangerous" member of "Order" at present.

The "Paper Kite" that's there to attract attention and the "Xiao Nian" left on the Rooftop are probably the most dangerous!

Once his mission is completed or he is exposed prematurely, "Paper Kite" will need to create an explosion to attract attention and gain benefits—at that time, he will likely face pursuit from the entire Security Department of the entire Divine Power Tower.

In order for the subsequent retreat to proceed smoothly, "Xiao Nian" must also guard the Arena well—which means that she may be exposed to the Air-to-Ground Attack of the Divine Power Group at any time.

The Three Great Corporations have never lacked air superiority and means to strike ground units.

But even so...

Good Night still felt that although his mission might not be the most dangerous, it certainly brought the strongest sense of psychological pressure.

If Xiao Nian's judgment is correct, the Alarm Device and Security Measures in the pipeline have most likely been completely disabled by her and will not be activated under normal circumstances.

As for "Paper Kite," after completing the explosion, he was almost certain to be hunted down by the entire elite Security Department of the Divine Power Tower.

But...

While the worst outcome is "death," the manner in which death may occur is also important.

Compared to being beaten into a bloody mist by the "Sky King" from the Divine Power Group on the Rooftop, or being stabbed into a hedgehog by hundreds of security personnel with alchemical knives... Good Night still felt that being cut into mincemeat by a suddenly activated Alert Device in a narrow Ventilation Duct was the most terrifying thing.

Just like how the number of people who die from nut allergies worldwide each year far exceeds the number of people who die from snake bites, even by several times.

But... generally speaking, people are more afraid of venomous snakes than a jar of Peanut Butter or a bag of "Daily Nuts".

"Honestly, Xi Ba, I suddenly think we should reconsider," Good Night glanced at the dark cave entrance, his tone becoming even more serious, "Perhaps there are other options, Comrade Xiao Nian."

Xiao Nian looked at Good Night and shook his head. "This is already the best plan. Although the Ventilation Duct are also covered by Alarm Device, the only way to enter the Highest Level confidential database inside the Divine Power Group, besides the Ventilation Duct, is for us to start from the first floor and fight our way down to the underground."

As Xiao Nian spoke, Good Night remained silent for a moment before saying, "Xi Ba, to be honest, I'm more accepting of this proposal."

"Alright, Comrade Good Night, don't act like a child afraid of a shot," the Xiao Nian said in a low voice. "This mission is actually simpler and safer than many of the ones you've done before—just try to overcome your psychological fear."

Good Night was still hesitating when Xiao Nian thought for a moment and spoke up.

"Why don't you come over here... I'll give you a hug to encourage you?"

Xiao Nian opened his arms and spoke to Good Night.

Seeing Xiao Nian's actions, Good Night paused, then hesitated before asking, "Xi Ba, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

However, despite saying that, Good Night still headed towards Xiao Nian.

And just as the Good Night drew near to the eve of the Xiao Nian...

Xiao Nian's gaze suddenly sharpened. He took a step forward, hooked his leg around Good Night's calf, locked Good Night's forearm with both hands, and then twisted his hips to deliver a standard Shoulder Throw, precisely sending Good Night into the ventilation shaft.

Meanwhile, during the Shoulder Throw, Xiao Nian Bu Wang to cheer Good Night on.

"Go for it, Comrade Good Night! I believe you can do it!"

And in response to the Xiao Nian...

Good Night's scream echoed as she entered the Ventilation Duct.

"Shi--ba--ah--"

Good Night's screams gradually faded into the distance, and Xiao Nian clapped his hands and let out a sigh of relief.

"Phew... Done!"

"This can be considered as helping Comrade Good Night 'overcome himself,' which is truly a great achievement."

"Judging from the information, Comrade Good Night is actually quite formidable. Not only is he among the strongest in terms of ability, but he also has a very resilient personality."

"The people in the Central China Region have been too lenient with him in the past... Comrades like Good Night, if you push him a little more, he'll give you a surprisingly good answer."

Xiao Nian muttered to himself.

Then, she shifted her gaze from the cave entrance to the sky.

"Hmm... Alright, now I should get to my work."

"Comrade Good Night has overcome his inner fear for the sake of the mission... With such dedication and self-sacrifice, I cannot fall behind."

As he spoke, Xiao Nian took out Communication Device from his pocket and dialed Joe Solence's number.

A moment later...

Joe Solence's voice came through the receiver.

"Hello, Miss Huang, what's wrong?"

Xiao Nian said in a low voice, "Qiao, tell your Older Brother that I've agreed to his previous conditions—I can disguise our invasion as the work of the 'Remnants of the Supreme Evolution'."

"Make him keep his promise—send over all the information you have about the Remnants of 'Supreme Evolution,' especially their core Alchemy."

"I will choose a suitable Alchemy within the Inner City of the Divine Power Group and proactively demonstrate it to Divine Power Group!"

As Xiao Nian spoke, Qiao paused for a moment, then asked in return.

"Are you sure? If you do that, you'll encounter more than just the elite Security Department from the Divine Power Group over there!"

"The City That Never Sleeps Security Bureau, the Truth Company's Security Department... even the Family Elite Guards of the Autumn Family and Mercury Family families will have a reason to be mobilized."

"Your actions are already extremely risky; if you further masquerade as 'Supreme Evolution,' it will only worsen your situation."

Xiao Nian nodded. "It's alright. For us, returns and risks always go hand in hand."

"First of all, the fact that I can also obtain the technological legacy of 'Supreme Evolution' from your Older Brother is acceptable to me."

"Secondly... if we pretend to be Remnants 'Supreme Evolution,' the process will be a bit more complicated, but once we escape, the Divine Power Group will have a hard time bothering us again!"

"They will most likely incorporate us into the 'Remnants Supreme Evolution' and then target the entire group!"