Shen Xi looked at Luo Sheng. Though his face was different again this time, the expression on it could not lie.
Luo Sheng seemed... very unhappy to see her again?
Shen Xi was not the only one who noticed. Ye Jiangfan and Ke Meng noticed it too.
Soon, Ye Jiangfan recalled something.
When his gaze met Luo Sheng's, he confirmed his suspicion, and the look he gave Shen Xi grew curious.
Luo Sheng sighed.
He held nothing back and explained what had happened during his fourth mission.
Only then did Shen Xi understand.
Far away in the real world, Chen Miao felt a stir of suspicion after hearing what Luo Sheng said.
Could the Blood Gate have sensed something? Is that why it keeps throwing Shen Xi into Blood Gate missions that don't match the number of missions she's completed?
I can't be sure yet. Twice could still be a coincidence, but if it happens three times, something is wrong.
Chen Miao turned his attention back to Shen Xi.
"Zhao Xi, was it? Luo Sheng already reported your situation after he returned to the institute last time."
At Ye Jiangfan's words, Luo Sheng's face soured. Did he really have to bring that up?
But Ye Jiangfan paid no attention to Luo Sheng's feelings.
"The institute thinks highly of your performance in the last Blood Gate mission, so we'd like to get in touch with you."
"To that end, the institute has prepared two plans for you."
"The first is to become an official Blood Gate Apostle. With the institute's help, you can improve your chances of surviving Blood Gate missions. We have extensive experience in that regard, and I believe it's your best choice."
"If you have reservations about the authorities and don't want to join the institute, Zhao Xi,