Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Everyone realized that Ling Lan had only said that they didn't have any value in their existence. She didn't promise to let them go if they answered her question.
"Despicable, shameless, you'll die a horrible death." Knowing that he couldn't escape death, the middle-aged man began to collapse. His face twisted as he cursed Ling Lan.
Ling Lan looked at the people in front of her with regret. In fact, she didn't want to kill too many people, but they had seen her real face. If they wanted to investigate, they would definitely find out her real identity. The secret of Ling Lan's gender had already been protected by her father, Ling Xiao. If her father knew that she was hiding something else, he would probably be so worried that his hair would turn gray early …
Alright, in order to make her father's life more stable, she didn't want to create too much trouble for Ling Xiao. Ling Lan decided to get rid of these people to prevent future trouble.
Of course, Ling Lan was ruthless because these people were all members of the assassin organization. What wouldn't these assassin organizations do for money? Even newborn babies could be mercilessly killed. It could be said that their sins were grave. Ling Lan did not feel the slightest bit of guilt for killing them.
As a result, the room that was filled with angry curses suddenly quieted down. It wasn't that those people didn't want to curse, but that they couldn't because they had all turned into ice sculptures. Before they died, they all opened their mouths wide and cursed, looking very lifelike …
With a "pop" sound, the ice sculpture instantly turned into sparkling and translucent powder particles, disappearing into the air without leaving a trace. It was as if these people simply did not exist in the human world.
This scene caused the expression of the young man who was still conscious to change. Even though he was prepared to die, he was still terrified when he saw his comrade, who had just been discussing something with him, vanish after being dealt with by his opponent.
Ling Lan looked at the young man calmly, as if she was considering how to deal with this person.
Among all the people in the Soul Realm, Ling Lan had a good impression of this young man. At the very least, he wouldn't reveal some of the organization's secrets just to survive.
Perhaps these secrets weren't a big deal in these people's eyes. When they went back, they would only be punished and wouldn't have to pay with their lives. Comparing the two, in order to survive, it was undoubtedly worth it to reveal some information that wasn't life-threatening. However, in Ling Lan's eyes, betrayal was betrayal. She couldn't ignore it just because the information wasn't important.
That young man at least had a basic level of loyalty. that was why Ling Lan didn't hesitate to get rid of those middle-aged people but left the young's the only reason why... Ling Lan had a good impression of people's loyalty..
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Little Four thought about it seriously before replying, "It's not impossible. Boss, you can just let Li Shiyu do the research in the future." According to Li Shiyu's skills, it was still possible for him to create a poison that was difficult to cure. "However, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to find an antidote if we're the only ones with the antidote."
Technology was very advanced now. As long as there was a poison, once it was discovered, there would always be two or three antidotes developed. It was really difficult to monopolize it.
"Then there's no other way. We can only get rid of this young man." Ling Lan sighed. She suddenly realized that she was becoming more and more ruthless. Even when she was deciding someone's life, she was still very calm. The sickly her in her previous life was getting further and further away from her.
Little Four suddenly thought of something. His eyes turned, and then he asked, "Boss, you want to keep this person alive? You're just afraid that he'll betray you? "
"Yes, but we still don't have enough methods." Ling Lan couldn't guarantee that the other party wouldn't keep his promise.
"Actually … it's not impossible." Little Four's eyes lit up as he said this.
Hearing this, Ling Lan's eyes instantly narrowed. "Little Four, are you hiding something from me?"
Her calm tone obviously carried a trace of threat. Little Four's little body suddenly shrank back. He lowered his head and said timidly to his fingers, "It's, it's just that there's something …"
"What is it?" Ling Lan was a little curious. She knew that Little Four always did something behind her back. However, seeing that he didn't interfere with her work, Ling Lan half-closed her eyes and let Little Four do his own work.
Ling Lan knew that Little Four was very lonely. The ten instructors in the learning space couldn't talk to Little Four, and she couldn't accompany Little Four 24/7. She had her parents, her friends, and her own life. Therefore, Ling Lan also hoped that Little Four could do some of the things he liked when he wasn't with her. This was also the reason why Ling Lan let Little Four do whatever he wanted.
Therefore, Ling Lan wasn't angry that Little Four was hiding something from her. However, in order to let Little Four know when to stop, Ling Lan still pretended to be angry on the surface. She constantly reminded Little Four not to play too wildly, so as to avoid making too much noise.
Little Four originally wanted to tell Ling Lan about Floret. Hearing Ling Lan's question, he told her everything in full detail.
Ling Lan's lips twitched when she heard Little Four's nickname. Floret? How did Little Four get such a tacky name? She pitied the Doomsday Flower that almost destroyed the Mandora star system. It was so pitiful that he had to bear such a sad name before he was even born.
"Now, Floret is about to wake up. Boss, come with me." Little Four excitedly pulled Ling Lan's hand. The next second, they arrived in a dark room.
Ling Lan saw a beautiful baby about two to three years old lying in the middle of the room. His entire body was connected to countless silver wires. Ling Lan could clearly feel that the silver wires were transferring energy into the baby's body.
As if sensing the presence of a living person, the sleeping baby's long and thick eyelashes began to tremble a few times. Then, he slowly opened his eyes …
Ling Lan was too focused on the baby and wasn't prepared for Little Four's mischief. She was suddenly pushed out by Little Four, who was behind her, and she almost bumped into the baby. However, Ling Lan was Ling Lan after all. She reacted quickly and controlled her body. However, her face was extremely close to the baby's little face.
Ling Lan saw a pair of watery eyes. They were clear and pure, without a trace of dust. These were eyes that only a newborn would have. They were innocent, pure, and clear.
At this moment, Ling Lan's cold and expressionless face was reflected in these clear eyes. He seemed to be recording something, and also seemed to be confirming something …
"Master!" The baby spoke. Ling Lan's eyebrows twitched when she heard this. She knew that it must be Little Four's doing. Thus, she shouted, "Little Four, get out here."
Little Four immediately walked out from the void. He grinned and said, "Boss, the first person that Floret sees when she opens her eyes will automatically recognize her as her master."
"Did you arrange this?" Ling Lan believed that Little Four must have done something.
Little Four's answer was out of Ling Lan's expectations. "No. Intelligent entities like us that can reproduce and have independent thoughts have a limit. That is, the moment we open our eyes and see something, we will use that thing as the basis for our evolution. When we see a person, we will recognize him as our master and evolve under his guidance. If we see an object, we will use that object as a reference for our evolution and evolve closer to that object."
Little Four's explanation wasn't very clear. This was because even Little Four couldn't explain it clearly. This was a limit that would appear when intelligent entities reproduce. It could be said that it was an instinct of intelligent entities. It could also be said that God made this limit to prevent intelligent entities from evolving too much.
Ling Lan was deep in thought. She glanced at Little Four. After a long while, she asked, "Did Little Four see me when he woke up?"
Little Four thought about it seriously. Then, he replied, "I think so. Anyway, I have recognized you as my master since I can remember."
While Ling Lan and Little Four were communicating, Floret stared blankly at Ling Lan. He seemed to be confused as to why Ling Lan wasn't talking to him.
"Master?" For some reason, Little Blossom hated Little Four for nagging at his master, so he couldn't help but interrupt.
Ling Lan heard a soft voice and her heart skipped a beat. She turned to look at the source of the voice.
Seeing that his master had finally focused her attention on him, Floret was very happy. He said respectfully, "Master, please give me a name!" Ever since he opened his eyes and saw Ling Lan, Floret couldn't help but feel attached to Ling Lan.
However, Floret still didn't know that his name had been named Floret by the heartless Little Four. At this moment, he was looking at Ling Lan expectantly.
Before Ling Lan could say anything, Little Four became anxious. He grabbed Ling Lan's hand and said seriously, "Boss, his name is Floret!" Although he had given Floret to Boss, he definitely wouldn't give up the naming rights. Little Four was determined to protect the only rights he had.
Ling Lan's mouth twitched. She really didn't want to give him this name. She would feel sorry for Floret if this cute doll had such a terrible name … Uh, why did she call him Floret? It seemed that Little Four's brainwashing skills were very strong. He kept calling Floret Floret and it affected her.
"Floret!" Seeing that Ling Lan was hesitating, Little Four shouted again.
"Okay, I'll call you Floret." Ling Lan looked at Floret apologetically. Little Four was the most important family member in her heart. She didn't want to reject Little Four and make Little Four sad, so she could only let Floret call her by this name. However, Ling Lan felt guilty and decided to take good care of Floret in the future to make up for Floret's sacrifice this time.
"Floret, Floret, you'll be called Floret from now on." Little Four jumped in front of Floret excitedly.
"Floret, my name?" Floret looked at Ling Lan and waited for Ling Lan's confirmation.
"Yes, your name is Floret, and he's Little Four. You're brothers, so get along well in the future." Ling Lan pointed at Little Four and introduced him to Floret.
Floret didn't know how terrible this name was. A newborn thought entity receiving its own name meant that it was acknowledged, so Floret was very happy.
He suddenly cut off the countless silver wires on his body and came to Ling Lan's side. He replied seriously, "Floret is very happy. Floret understands. Floret will get along well with Little Four."
"Slap!" Little Four slapped Floret's head. Floret looked at Little Four in shock, not knowing why Little Four slapped her.
"Don't call me Little Four, call me Fourth Brother …" Little Four ordered arrogantly.
"Fourth Brother? Haha! "Ling Lan laughed coldly.
Little Four immediately deflated like a deflated balloon. His expression was dispirited as he corrected himself, "It's Little Four Brother."
Floret looked at Ling Lan, as if waiting for her master's orders. Ling Lan nodded and said, "He's older than you, so you should call him Little Four Brother."
Floret received Ling Lan's order and obediently shouted, "Little Four Brother!"
This shout made Little Four so happy that he did a backflip in the air. He finally had a little brother. This feeling was great!
Ling Lan looked at the excited Little Four and then at the confused Floret. She smiled in her heart. Perhaps, with Floret, Little Four wouldn't be so lonely anymore. Only an intelligent entity would know what an intelligent entity needed. Originally, she was speechless at being Floret's master for no reason, but now, she suddenly felt relieved.
However, Ling Lan wouldn't let Little Four continue to be so excited. In the next second, Ling Lan lifted Little Four in her hands and said coldly, "Now that you've seen Floret, you should explain why I have the ability to control people with Floret around. Don't tell me that Floret can become a poison? "
Little Four didn't mind being lifted by his Boss at all. He smiled and replied, "Boss is right. Floret does have the ability to become a poison. However, his poison won't harm a person's body, but their spiritual power."
Ling Lan's eyes flashed when she heard this. "Spiritual power? What do you mean? "
"Boss, you should know that the Doomsday Flower is a terrifying virus that can destroy the virtual world. The reason why all the artificial intelligences and humans in the Mandora star system are terrified when talking about it is because the Doomsday Flower doesn't consume virtual data, but human spiritual power or the thought bodies that artificial intelligences have bred." Little Four couldn't help but shudder when he said this.
Hearing this, Ling Lan looked at the confused Floret beside her in shock. She didn't know that Little Four was talking about her. She didn't expect this cute and confused doll to be so terrifying. She suddenly thought of something and her expression changed slightly. "Consume spiritual power? Will he devour my spiritual energy? " If that was the case, then she was raising a monster that could backfire at any time. Ling Lan's heart tightened.
"He won't!" Little Four rolled his eyes at his Boss. If Floret was such an uncontrollable variable, how could he let his Boss take such a risk? "Thought bodies have consciousness. If they don't recognize a master, they don't know what the consequences will be. However, once they recognize a master, the first restriction is that they can't harm the master. Therefore, Floret won't consume the master or anything closely related to the master … such as me, or any thought bodies that exist in this space. Because this space is connected to Boss's brain, they are one. "
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