714: Chapter 714: Fighting Fire with Fire 714: Chapter 714: Fighting Fire with Fire After walking for a while, everyone ca to a large door.
The woman in the red dress smiled and said, “Welco everyone to the laboratory where the Destiny Stone is studied.
Here, you can witness the crystallized wisdom of an ancient Super Civilization.”
“Alright, let’s go in.” Gu Fan took the lead directly without considering any potential traps inside.
After taking a deep breath, Lu Yi was about to be the first to follow him when Lin Xi and Su Hui almost simultaneously stepped forward and followed Gu Fan into the laboratory.
This caught Lin Xi’s attention.
Though she didn’t say anything and her expression remained calm, sothing nagged at her.
She was supposed to be Gu Fan’s girlfriend.
She should be the first one to stand up and support him.
For so reason, Lin Xi couldn’t help thinking irrationally.
She particularly rembered what Leng Le had said.
In her mind, the biggest threat was soone who had been living under the sa roof with Gu Fan.
This person’s relationship with Gu Fan had long surpassed friendship.
Lin Xi intentionally slowed her steps and observed Su Hui’s actions.
She saw Su Hui standing next to Gu Fan, acting very naturally.
Of course, Gu Fan and Su Hui didn’t notice Lin Xi’s strange behavior as they were busy looking around.
The lab was quite large and was filled with many control platforms and screens displaying incomprehensible content.
In particular, there was a large square platform in the middle with more buttons than one can count.
There was also a holographic projection of the Destiny Stone on it.
If one glanced over it quickly, they might mistake it as the real thing.
The lady in red began to introduce, “I’m sure you’re all curious about this Destiny Stone and why it was created.”
Everyone nodded in agreent, eager to know the answer.
The woman in red gave a generous smile, “Alright, in consideration of your curiosity, I’ll satisfy you.
Listen closely.”
Everyone imdiately focused and was careful not to miss a word.
The woman, seeing that she successfully captured everyone’s attention, continued, “The space-ti door, I’m sure you’re aware of what it is.
The Destiny Stone was actually created by the researchers here to achieve a specific goal—by changing a person’s destiny, it will lead them to experience certain events and ultimately fulfill the researchers’ objectives.
Do you understand now?”
The collective response was a shake of the head indicating their inability to comprehend.
The woman beca exasperated, “You all can’t even understand sothing so simple?
Are you trying to piss off?
Force my hand and activate kill mode?”
Lu Yi couldn’t help but comnt, “If you’re going to advance on us, then do so instead of making up la excuses.” He was instantly noticed and sternly warned by the woman in red, “Young man, I heard clearly what you said.
I’ll be keeping an eye on you.”
Lu Yi panicked, “Wait a minute, sister.
Can’t we just talk this out?
Can’t you see that we’re getting along?
We could totally be friends.”
Seeing the pathetic appearance of Lu Yi, Lin Xi deflected the topic, “Previously, when Qian Qing ca here and found and took the Destiny Stone, why didn’t she take the control thods?”
“It’s because they didn’t have enough ti.
Finding this place was already a tough task, with heavy casualties.
They could only quickly grab the Destiny Stone and leave without the control equipnt—they wouldn’t have been able to bring it along.” The woman finished, pointing to all the large and small devices in the room.
Without proper ti and strength, it would be impossible to move everything, just looking at it would cause despair.
Speaking further, the woman said, “The operation of the Destiny Stone is quite simple.
You input the destiny you want into these instrunts, and your destiny will change accordingly.
For instance, if you wish to et a wealthy person, the Destiny Stone will arrange for you to et specific people and experience specific events that will lead you to et the said wealthy person.
Simple as that.”
“So, Qian Qing and her people didn’t know that these instrunts and control thods were the key.
They just took the Destiny Stone.” Lin Xi touched the devices as she spoke.
“Had I known, I would have brought the Destiny Stone.” Gu Fan sighed regretfully, it was too late for regrets; it felt like a wasted trip.
At this ti, three scientists spoke up, “Is there any research data?
If so, we could help you create a control chanism identical to this one.”
Upon hearing this, everyone saw a glimr of hope and looked towards the woman in red, anticipating her response.
“Of course there is research data.
You don’t need to worry.
I’ll give you it now.” Having said that, the woman operated a device and ejected a chip.
Gu Fan held it in his hand, feeling a bit unreal—having obtained it so easily didn’t feel quite right.
He looked at the woman, questioning, “What’s the catch?
You can’t possibly let us get it so easily.”
“I must remind you of a few things.
First, there’s only one copy of this research data, so guard it well.
Second, after you leave, this secret base will change its location, and you’ll never be able to find it again.
Third, I had planned on letting you have it this easily.
Fourth, this doesn’t an I’ll let you leave without trouble.
Fifth, the real show is just starting.” As she finished, everyone cast disdainful looks at her.
Lu Yi comnted, “We knew you, an artificial intelligence, wouldn’t be so kind.
As expected, you didn’t disappoint us.
Tell us, what tricks do you want to play this ti?”
“Please don’t say that.
I’ve been doing my best to lower the difficulty.” She spoke, mimicking hardship, “I didn’t want things to end up like this.” But her pretentious deanor only intensified everyone’s disdain for her poor acting skills.
Just then, a series of footsteps sounded from outside, imdiately grabbing everyone’s attention.
They were all on high alert.
“Why are there so many footsteps and sounds of high heels?
Could it be…” Both Lin Xi and Gu Fan had the sa thoughts.
They looked at each other, sharing a bitter smile.
Sure enough, under the arrangent of the woman in red, Qian Feng, Qian Xue, and Ning Qi arrived, followed by more than twenty pirates whose wills were controlled by Qian Ying.
With such a threatening montum, it gave everyone a sense of impending conflict.
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