Neither of them paid much attention to their surroundings. Even with love songs playing in the restaurant and robots occasionally adding to the atmosphere, neither diner was moved.
They chatted during the meal, but only about trivial things. To suit the occasion, they ate slowly, determined to make the most of it.
"When are you leaving?" Bai Kou asked.
"Once the first artifact is finished." Xu Huo took a sip of wine. "Do you have any leads on Dr. Wu?"
"Just outdated information, nothing very useful," Bai Kou said. "But Dr. Wu deliberately left information in some game Dungeons. Although the game has destroyed or taken over quite a few Dungeons, the game's nature is such that it can't be entirely controlled. The creation of a Dungeon, for example, isn't something people get to decide."
In that respect, it was similar to an ordinary game developed by humans. Developers could set the rules, but they were also bound by them. And in this game world, filled with Evolution and mutation, some changes might be beyond even the game's ability to predict.
"It's been proven that precognition-type artifacts really are useful. Dr. Wu might also possess a similar artifact, or know how the game operates. The Potions he placed in different Sub-districts ahead of time prove as much. Those locations weren't chosen at random. The specific pattern and reason are still unclear, but the Potions did make it into Players' hands."
This meant that Dr. Wu might be like He Pu, using some method to determine his plans and ensure he achieved his goals under the protection of the game's rules.
"If you live long enough, you'll run into him again sooner or later." Bai Kou looked at him. "Besides, you don't need any new Potions in the near future."
That