The helicopter carrying the two people Luffy.
On the way, One Leaf Green seemed resigned to her fate and behaved very quietly. Her imprisonment on Death Knell Island had made her used to the feeling of not being free. It was just one cage to another. At least with this man who called himself Black Phantom, her treatment should be much better than on Death Knell Island.
"Black Phantom, never heard of that person." One Leaf Green thought to herself. She had been imprisoned for several years and knew very little about the changes in the outside world. Holding her computer, she quickly browsed through the changes over the past few years and only then realized that the name Black Phantom had only emerged half a year ago.
Unbelievable.
In just six months, it rose to prominence like a comet, its strength even more terrifying than the most dangerous criminals on Death Knell Island, who were all notorious monsters.
One piece of intelligence in particular shocked One Leaf Green: the once-powerful Germinal Organization, which had been incredibly strong before her imprisonment, had been driven to the brink of collapse! And the culprit was actually an ordinary traitor!
Upon seeing this information, One Leaf Green could hardly believe her eyes and remained silent for a long time before she could process it.
My emotions were complex, and in the end, they turned into a sigh.
The world is changing rapidly; in just a few years of imprisonment, the outside world has transformed into a vast ocean and a land of Tu Shu.
Also, what exactly are these Inhuman " mentioned in the intelligence report?
The Third Sanctuary was in sight. One Leaf Green put down her computer, leaned out the window, and a look of surprise flashed across her face. "That construction site is where we're going, the Black Phantom's Third Sanctuary... What's Sanctuary?"
Han Xiao's lips curled into a smile. "You still have a lot to learn."
"I know." One Leaf Green nodded, brushed a stray strand of hair from her temple, and said softly, "Is it safe here?"
Han Xiao didn't answer, but pointed to his eye with his index finger, then pointed to the approaching Third Sanctuary, indicating that she should see for herself. One Leaf Green searched for information on the keyword "Sanctuary" on the computer, finally finding the answer after a long while, and slowly said, "So it's a plan by the Dark Net Organization. I didn't expect this behemoth hidden in the shadows to surface, and even receive funding from Six Nations. Hmm, their goal is quite pure. Indeed, there's no safer place than this."
From the air, the Gray Iron Ruins had been transformed. A renovated area had been carved out of the desolate wasteland, with players and construction teams moving about like ants. Various types of construction machinery rumbled as they worked. The abandoned high-rises, bridges, roads, and other structures in this new area were all leveled and new buildings were constructed, giving the area a completely new look. The towering concrete walls were halfway completed, and countless players were climbing up and down to work, creating a bustling and energetic atmosphere.
The helicopter landed on the helipad.
Having already been notified, Huang Yu came forward and rattled off a report on the events of the past few days since Han Xiao left. They were all trivial matters, but Huang Yu handled them all very well. He was indeed suited for the position of assistant; he was a secretary-type talent.
One Leaf Green looked around, her gaze finally settling on Han Xiao's face. She clicked her tongue in amazement, "I never expected you to be in charge of this Sanctuary. No wonder you need me."
Han Xiao remained noncommittal, offered Huang Yu a few words of encouragement, and then led One Leaf Green to the cold storage.
After reviewing a large amount of footage of Shadow Predator Viper, Han Xiao explained the work, then stared intently at One Leaf Green, awaiting her reply.
One Leaf Green pondered for two minutes, nodded, and began to speak eloquently:
"The brains, kidneys, gallbladders, mucus sacs, heart valves, and tailbone tips of the Shadow Predator Viper are all medicinal materials, suitable for manufacturing steroids and hormone drugs. Their eggs contain a component called 'Janeroxacin', which promotes bone growth and metabolism. Extracted from it, it can be used to manufacture highly effective healing agents. Since you have so many eggs, I can try to cultivate Shadow Predator Viper population. And you just mentioned that feeding them high-energy waste can produce radioactive crystals, which are a renewable resource..." When talking about her areas of expertise, One Leaf Green Qing immediately became very professional, and her words became more confident, with a kind of arrogant disdain stemming from her self-confidence.
"What kind of skin?" Han Xiao didn't hear clearly and was completely confused.
One Leaf Green rolled her eyes, her expression seemingly saying, "Leave the professional stuff to the professionals; you're an amateur, don't get involved."
Compared to her previous indifferent expression, One Leaf Green's face now showed more liveliness. It seemed that after realizing her situation was not so serious, she became more relaxed and shed some of her aloof facade.
"That armor-like thing sounds like a good thing, just keep that in mind." Han Xiao nodded with his hands behind his back, deliberately creating an air of "I know what you're talking about." One Leaf Green chuckled, then quickly stopped laughing.
"Huang Yu, come here!" Han Xiao called out, and Huang Yu, who had been waiting to the side, scurried over. Han Xiao pointed at One Leaf Green and said, "This is the pharmacist I hired. Arrange a room for her."
Huang Yu nodded and led One Leaf Green to the exquisite residence. Then, as Han Xiao had instructed, he gave her some information about the Sanctuary.
The room was brand new and quite large—much larger than the old prison cell.
One Leaf Green lay on the bed and let out a comfortable groan.
After sleeping on a hard iron bed frame for several years, finally touching a soft mattress again felt like sinking into cotton, as if my whole body was sinking down.
Huang Yu stood awkwardly at the door. One Leaf Green's actions made no attempt to hide anything, treating him as if he didn't exist. He was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to leave or stay. He knocked on the door and coughed, saying, "Then you should rest well. I'll be going now."
After he left, One Leaf Green picked up the documents and browsed through them, her eyes gleaming.
"The Sanctuary houses tens of thousands of Inhuman, so I won't die. I don't have to worry about testing drugs, and there's no risk of infection. It's perfect! It won't cause a repeat of the plague. Plus, the Sanctuary is free and safe. Staying longer isn't a bad thing. I need time to process the changes in the outside world..."
In the office, Han Xiao leaned back in his recliner, staring intently at the tablet computer propped up on the table. The screen displayed a live feed of One Leaf Green's room.
One Leaf Green has a criminal record and cannot be trusted, so Han Xiao had a backup plan. He installed several hidden cameras in the room's walls to monitor One Leaf Green's every move, and One Leaf Green's behavior just now was also observed by him.
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes, pondering to himself, "Her behavior is drastically different. She was calm and indifferent when she first boarded the plane, but just now she's been intentionally or unintentionally showing a more feminine side. Perhaps she's pretending to lower her guard to disarm me; it's a disguise..."
It's no wonder he's suspicious. In his memory, One Leaf Green was a free spirit who wasn't controlled by any force, with a free-spirited, eccentric, and unpredictable personality. Because he valued One Leaf Green's abilities, Han Xiao very cautious, after all, she was an important figure in 2.0.
The addition of One Leaf Green also brings other benefits. Players can earn One Leaf Green guidance through work (quests) and change their profession to alchemist. With her addition, their "player main city" plan is further advanced.
To form a player's main city, NPCs with various functions are also essential.
"Your Excellency, I have already made arrangements for her..."
At this moment, Huang Yu came in to report the situation. He took a few steps forward and came to the side of the table. He glanced at the monitoring screen on the computer, and his words stopped abruptly. His eyes suddenly became very strange.
It seems we've discovered something incredible!
Is this... is this the legendary voyeur?
Could it be a secret hobby of the superior officer?
Will I be murdered to silence me?!
Huang Yu hurriedly took a step back, keeping his eyes down and pretending to be nonchalant, as if he hadn't seen anything.
Han Xiao could tell at a glance that Huang Yu had misunderstood, so he shook his head helplessly, too lazy to explain.
Let the misunderstanding continue; Master Han has never cared about what others think.
"Don't tell anyone," Han Xiao instructed.
Huang Yu assumed that Han Xiao didn't want others to know about his quirks, so he nodded hurriedly, almost swearing an oath.
One Leaf Green was very efficient and started working very quickly.
The player was unaware of the deal between Stardragon and him, and the information exchange between the player and the NPC was very inefficient. However, just to be on the safe side, Han Xiao asked One Leaf Green to wear a mask to temporarily conceal his identity. Now was not the best time to reveal his identity; they could play it safe for a while longer.
Due to information asymmetry, players are at a disadvantage in terms of intelligence sensitivity. Without quests or story introductions, they have no idea what intelligence each faction needs, nor do they know about the faction's covert operations. Most players are busy doing quests, making money, and farming equipment. Coupled with their player mentality, they don't engage in much casual conversation with NPCs, and the possibility of discussing other NPCs in casual conversation is even more extremely small.
Since it was for safety reasons, One Leaf Green naturally had no objections.
One Leaf Green produced various potions in high quantities, including healing agents and steroid hormones. Han Xiao obtained the highest quality potions, and still had many ordinary quality potions left. Han Xiao allowed One Leaf Green to sell them to the players, which was a good opportunity to demonstrate the Sanctuary's "multi-functionality" to them.
Potions have always been in high demand, similar to red and blue potions and enhancement potions. They are usually very expensive, which limits players from using large quantities of potions to overwhelm enemies.
Even so, along with Tu Shu and potions, they remain essential for players, and the appearance of One Leaf Green brought them great joy.
The news spread quickly, and all players knew that a new NPC selling potions had appeared in the Sanctuary. Players flocked to buy them, crowding the doorway, and the workshop of One Leaf Green was bustling with activity.
One Leaf Green was very curious about the Inhuman. She found that the players were the best test subjects, and they were very easy to talk to. They would basically help her as long as she asked (assigning test tasks), and she didn't have to worry about the consequences of failure. They were simply perfect test subjects. One Leaf Green Qing felt right at home and liked staying here even more.
The Third Sanctuary is a good place.
Han Xiao still had the potions he had stolen from the Louis Research Institute, but he didn't plan to sell them for the time being. They were all high-quality products that had been refined through countless trials, and their effects would become more significant as players leveled up, allowing him to sell them for a better price.
Speaking of the Louis Research Institute, Han Xiao thought of a small problem: the institute should know by now that the person who robbed them was Black Phantom, but it has been slow to take action.
"Looks like they're intimidated by my reputation and dare not retaliate, choosing instead to swallow their anger." Han Xiao chuckled inwardly.
Those who are pragmatic and aware of the times are the best; they avoid a lot of minor troubles and don't have to tear up this long-term meal ticket themselves.
Ah, this feels so good.