The detection system showed that the amount of toxic substances in the room had already reached a level that a normal person could breathe. Considering how intense the toxic gas was, Xia Fei cautiously put on a gas mask.
Opening the door, the high-intensity exhaust fan hummed, and a large amount of air was quickly released into space. At the same time, the air-generating unit replenished the air.
Xia Fei raised his arm and glanced at the value of the air detector before walking into the room.
The mahogany box was lying on the table, revealing a small gap. The toxic gas was leaking out from this gap.
At this time, the toxic gas inside the box had been completely released, and it was no longer a threat to the human body. Xia Fei used his hand, which was wearing a heavy protective glove, to straighten the box and let out a long sigh before opening the lid.
Inside the box was a metal can about the size of toothpaste. The intricate mechanical structure was connected to the password lock. If the password was entered to open the box, the toxic gas would not be released. On the other hand, if the password was entered incorrectly three times or the lock was violently broken like Xia Fei, it would cause a large amount of toxic gas to be released, causing severe damage to the surrounding environment.
Other than that, there was nothing else in the box.
Xia Fei thought for a moment before taking the box into the bathroom and rinsing it repeatedly with the disinfectant he had prepared beforehand. At the same time, he removed the toxic gas can. After rinsing it three times, the detector showed that the box was as clean as new, with no traces of toxic substances remaining. If he wanted to, he could even use it to drink eight-treasure porridge.
From this, it could be seen that while the toxic gas was intense, it was not impossible to remove. The designer's goal was to kill anyone who touched the box in a short period of time, not to turn the area where the box was located into a barren land.
Walking out of the room, the alloy door immediately closed. Xia Fei took off the gas mask and gloves, holding the box in his hand as he walked into the lounge.
"What's in the box?" Chen Dong had been observing Xia Fei's actions from the control center, so he asked curiously when he saw Xia Fei come out.
"Nothing." Xia Fei shrugged.
Chen Dong was slightly stunned. "There's nothing in there after releasing so much toxic gas? Could this be a prank? "
Xia Fei laughed. "I don't think so. If this is really a prank, there's no need to use such a lethal gas."
The mahogany box was intricately made. Although there were no eye-catching patterns on it, the details on the edges showed the painstaking care of the maker. Such a valuable box was used to store toxic gas? Xia Fei felt that something was amiss.
After examining the box for some time, Xia Fei finally discovered something fishy about it.
It turned out that the box had an interlayer. The maker cleverly made use of the error of human vision to set up a second layer at the bottom of the box. However, if one only looked at it with their eyes, they would not be able to see it.
The box seemed to be a single entity. There was no switch that could open the interlayer. The only way to open it was to destroy the box.
After some thought, Xia Fei took out a dagger from his spatial ring and prepared to pry open the box.
Chen Dong wanted to stop Xia Fei at first, but on second thought, he was rather curious if he did not open it to take a look. Thus, he walked to the door and turned on the ventilation system.
As for Xia Fei's safety, Chen Dong was not worried at all. Reality had already proven that if anything were to happen, given Xia Fei's extraordinary speed, he would definitely be able to outrun him.
Crack!
The dagger easily pried open the mahogany box, but this time, no poisonous gas was released. Instead, an egg was revealed.
This egg was a little strange. It was about the size of a cocoon, and its white outer shell was covered in brilliant golden patterns. It was like a golden landscape painting, with mountains, rivers, bridges, and people depicted subtly.
Xia Fei and Chen Dong curiously used the video system to magnify the patterns dozens of times and displayed them on the screen. After careful comparison, they realized that these patterns were not the so-called landscape painting. They were just some naturally formed patterns that were somewhat similar to a painting.
Do you recognize it? Xia Fei asked.
Chen Dong shook his head. Xia Fei went to ask Phantom, but he did not recognize it, either.
Xia Fei weighed the white golden egg in his hand. It was rather heavy. Its appearance was not even as big as a thumb, but it weighed at least three kilograms. What was even more interesting was that not only did the egg feel extremely warm in his hand, but it was also trembling slightly, like a baby's heartbeat, rapid and weak.
The microcomputer has an ion ray scanning function. Why don't we use a particle beam to see through it and see what's inside? Chen Dong suggested.
Xia Fei thought for a moment. No, this egg clearly has a heartbeat. If it's some rare exotic beast, it might be harmed by the ion ray. It's not worth it if it dies.
Chen Dong frowned. So what if it dies? It's fine if it's a gentle little animal, but if it's some ferocious exotic beast, it'll be a disaster.
No! Xia Fei hurriedly waved his hand. It might be worth a lot of money. It'll be a pity if it dies.
With that said, Xia Fei was about to put it into his spatial ring, but he suddenly remembered that there was no air in the spatial ring. It would be bad if the unborn creature suffocated to death. After thinking for a long time, he finally wrapped it in a piece of cotton and put it in his bosom.
Let's get someone to see what it is when we get back and decide, Xia Fei said.
…
Xia Fei's disappearance for a few days did not seem that important compared to the explosive news from Garden of Eden, which was exactly what Xia Fei wanted. He did not like living under the spotlight.
Of course, Xia Fei's disappearance was still very important to some people, like Avrils.
Chen Dong went to repair his spaceship. The two of them agreed to meet at the Golden Finger Cup the next morning. Out of courtesy, Xia Fei even gave Moon Song a call. After all, the three of them were the closest in the training camp.
Moon Song did not mind Chen Dong's visit. Instead, she asked Chen Dong about the progress of his work. Chen Dong had no choice but to vaguely cover it up, saying that he would set off after resting for a while and help Moon Song look for those strange things.
After doing all that, Xia Fei went to Sunset Villa alone. Pang Xing had specially sent a car to the airport to pick Xia Fei up, but there was no need for that. Xia Fei's speed was even slower than walking.
Promise me that you won't disappear again. The lady really can't leave you now.
Pang Xing's first words when they met made Xia Fei feel very wronged. This was not something he could decide. Trouble followed him everywhere, and this was probably his fate. At the very least, it seemed that Xia Fei was still very far from a stable life.
"I'll try my best." Xia Fei could not find the right words to explain himself even after thinking for a long time.
Pang Xing was a little disappointed. The word 'try' was not what he wanted to hear. Actually, he would rather Xia Fei not be running around like he was today. It would be best if he could become a real shut-in, spending all his time by Avrils side, taking care of her, and loving her.
Pang Xing had good intentions, but he did not think that if Xia Fei was really a shut-in, would Avrils still like him?
"The old master and the old patriarch will be here today. The lady knows that you don't get along with them, so she asked you to wait for her at the pavilion by Half Moon Lake. You'll also have dinner by the lake. Her etiquette class is about to end, so don't worry," Pang Xing said.
…
Avrils could no longer sit still after learning that Xia Fei had arrived. The etiquette teacher could tell what she was thinking, so the class ended early. Avrils jogged to the pavilion by the lake and did a very strange curtsy to Xia Fei.
"What kind of etiquette is that? It looks really strange, "Xia Fei asked.
Avrils smiled. "I just learned it today. It's a greeting from the Murphy Clan of the Blue Cobalt Star Region."
Xia Fei nodded and did not say a word.
As usual, no matter how worried Avrils was for Xia Fei, she would keep it to herself. Once they met, she would try her best to make herself look as happy as possible.
"How have you been these past few days?" Avrils could not help but ask.
Xia Fei smiled. "I'm fine. If I hadn't left so suddenly, I might not have had the chance to see Xiao Yu."
"Xiao Yu?" Avrils was surprised. She had heard about Xiao Yu from Xia Fei, and it was also a sore spot for Xia Fei. Avrils was a kind person, so she would not have wanted something like that to happen even if Xia Fei was not around.
"Did you really see Xiao Yu? Is she doing well? Did she come back with you? "
Xia Fei shook his head. "I saw her, but she was with someone else, so I didn't have the chance to talk to her. It looks like she's doing well. She's taller than before, too."
Xia Fei briefly told Avrils about his encounter with Xiao Yu. Of course, Xia Fei did not mention the Blood Matrix. He only said that he accidentally bumped into her and did not have the time to ask her about it.
Avrils pouted. "Xiao Yu is so pitiful. Xia Fei, you have to find a way to get her back."
Xia Fei was stunned. He nodded with a serious expression. "I will."
…
After leaving Sunset Villa, Xia Fei went to Thurams office. It was already late at night, and Thurams was still waiting for him there.
"Why are you looking for me so late at night? Youre a night owl, but an old man like me still needs rest. " Thurams was rather displeased. "Why did you go to see Avrils first if you have something important to do? Am I not important?"
Xia Fei lit a cigarette and did not say a word.
Thurams retracted his feet from the table and stood up. "Come with me. It's been a while since anyone has trained with me. Lets talk as we walk."
Thuram's blonde secretary immediately went to prepare the combat room. Since he was still in the office so late at night, it could be seen that being Thuram's secretary wasn't a very good job. At least, it couldn't be said to be leisurely.
"Youre doing well at Heaven Hook's base. I received news that the Alliance has already sent two fleets there to carry out the final cleanup. Youre considered a meritorious deed for the Alliance," Thurams said.
Xia Fei replied, "It was just a freak accident. Im fine as long as theres no more trouble in the future. I already have enough on my plate."
Thurams patted Xia Fei on the shoulder. "Dont worry. At most, the military will send someone to ask you about the situation. Do you think they dont know? Actually, many people saw your duel with Butcher. By the way, why are you looking for me?"
Xia Fei answered, "Back when I joined the Union, I took part in an assessment. A little girl went missing during that assessment. I saw her again at the Blood Matrix. She was with a group of women in black robes."
Thurams jaw dropped. "Why didnt you say so earlier? This is a very important matter! "
Xia Fei was confused. "Is it important? Back then, I went to the Union to ask for an explanation, but they sent me away. They didnt seem to care much about it. "
Thurams expression was solemn. "That was back then. You didnt have the right to know about the Union's confidential matters."
Xia Fei helplessly said, "Im just a small apprentice Adjudicator in the Union, a librarian."
Thurams tone was mysterious. "Dont forget that you have another identity."
Xia Fei tilted his head and asked, "What identity?"
"Qin Mangs underling," Thurams solemnly said. Thuram said solemnly, Kid, you really don't know your place. Haven't you realized the weight of the name Qin Mangs even now?
Xia Fei was speechless. Of course, Xia Fei knew that Qin Mangs strength, but the concept was very vague. He had no idea just how powerful the old man was.
"Let's go. Follow me to see someone, "Thurams voice said.
…
The Secret Investigations Department, a few streets away from the weapons and equipment department.
It was late at night, and there were only a few lights in this black, six-story building, making it look very mysterious.
Thurams did not even look at the guards at the door and strode in. The detection system beeped, indicating that Thurams was armed, but no one dared to stop him.
The blonde secretary whispered to Xia Fei, "Minister Thurams style has always been like this. He has to carry a weapon even in the highest meeting of the Union. Not even our president dares to say anything. I heard that Sir Qin Mangs was even more powerful back then. He once kicked open the president's office door and scolded the president in front of hundreds of colleagues."
Xia Fei pursed his lips. Qin Mangs and Thurams were truly brothers; even their styles were the same. Old man Qin Mangs was no longer as hot-tempered as he was back then, while Thurams was still as imposing as ever.
On the sixth floor, Xia Fei saw a very skinny old man. This man had a tattoo of a thorn bird on his face. His skin color and eyes were very different from normal people, and his skinny fingers were like eagle claws, hard and sharp. He seemed to be a minority in the Alliance, or else a minister would not have such a tattoo. Moreover, it was on such an obvious face, so it must be a tradition of his race.
* Pa! *
The door closed. The tattooed old man rubbed his temples with both hands and said with a frown, "What's so important that you can't talk about it tomorrow? Why don't you look at the time? "
Thurams snorted coldly. "Raksha, it's a big deal. I'm here to give you some important information. "
After a brief introduction, Thuram said to Xia Fei, Tell him what you just said to me one more time.
Therefore, Xia Fei told Raksha about how Xiao Yu went missing back then and how he met her in the Blood Matrix. Raksha was even more shocked the more he heard, and his sleepiness was completely gone.
"How is it? Your secret investigations department hasn't found anything after so many years. If I were you, I would've killed myself a long time ago, "Thurams said bluntly after Xia Fei was done.
Raksha knew that Thurams temper was like that, so he did not argue with him. He asked Xia Fei, "Xia Fei, are you telling the truth?"
Xia Fei nodded. "Every word is true."
"Then, do you still remember what the women were wearing and what they were wearing?" Raksha asked.
Xia Fei was very confused. It had been more than two years since Xiao Yu's incident, and he had never heard of the Union paying any attention to it. It did not make sense for the head of the secret investigations department to be so concerned about it.
Thurams could tell what was on Xia Fei's mind, so he said, "Actually, this isn't the only case of candidates being abducted. It's happened quite often in the past few years. The candidates who are abducted are all girls below the age of sixteen and have high-level abilities. There have never been any exceptions.
"The Union has been investigating this matter for years, but they've never been able to find out who's behind this, so your information is very helpful to the Union."
Xia Fei was quite shocked. It turned out that Xiao Yu's disappearance was not just a single case. There were many other young girls who had been abducted during the assessment. Could these people be the black-robed women who were with Xiao Yu a few days ago?
Raksha looked at Thurams doubtfully, as if he felt that it was inappropriate for him to tell Xia Fei about the Union's secrets. Perhaps it was due to his professional sensitivity, but Raksha was very concerned about every word.
Thurams nodded at Raksha, indicating that Xia Fei was one of them and that he could speak freely.
Raksha said, "Xia Fei, this matter concerns the Union's secrets. I hope that you won't mention it again once you leave this building."
Xia Fei said, "I understand."
"Great. Tell me everything you know, and I'll get the best artist to draw their facial features. I'll then issue a wanted order from the Union to find their whereabouts," Raksha said.
…
Xia Fei did not dare to be sloppy when it came to finding Xiao Yu. He did his best to cooperate with the secret investigations department, telling them how the black-robed women looked like and what they were wearing.
By the time he left, the sky was already turning bright. Thurams patted Xia Fei on the shoulder and said, "Are you going back to participate in the Golden Finger Cup today?"
Xia Fei replied, "That's right. The company's products are all relying on the promotion of this event."
Thurams laughed. "The energy-shield booster is pretty good. Many people in charge of fleets are asking me for it. Unfortunately, your company's production capacity is too low, so it can't satisfy my needs right now. I think you should stop promoting it; I'll buy all of them for you."
Xia Fei smiled. "Uncle Thurams, the market is huge. I can't just keep gnawing on a single bone."
Thurams did not say anything. He knew that Quantum Holdings was trying its best to increase production, and the Adjudicator Union would not be able to handle it alone once all the factories were in operation.
"Let's go; I'll treat you to breakfast. The tofu pudding from Old Wang's house at the end of the street is pretty good," Thurams said.
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