Deep brilliance beamed out of Yan Chifeng's eyes. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I don't like space residents, but I hate the people who killed my father and tried to sabotage the Burning Sun Tribe and Iron Plateau even more! What have you discovered exactly? Tell me! "
Li Yao retreated his saber and his gun, too, before he said, "It's windy here. If you really trust me, let's talk inside the cockpit."
Yan Chifeng replied without any hesitation, "Alright."
The two of them crawled into the cockpit. Li Yao calmed himself down and said, "The whole thing started with an organization named 'Temple of Immortals' and a bunch of guys who called themselves' Immortal Cultivators' …"
He used ten minutes to briefly explain the whole thing.
Yan Chifeng's eyebrows were furrowed. He listened attentively and concluded, "Therefore, the Temple of Immortals was trying to raise the fury of the Iron Plateau natives against the space residents with my father's death and Xiong Wuji's identity, making them think that the space residents were preparing to invade Iron Plateau.
"On the space residents' side, the Temple of Immortals captured twenty hostages, hoping to infuriate the space residents with their deaths and make them believe that Iron Plateau was a secret base of the Temple of Immortals.
"By instigating a war between the space residents and the Iron Plateau natives in such a way, the space residents would be dragged into the swamp of war. Even if the space residents withdrew in time, the Iron Plateau natives would still be the perfect cannon fodder with our own rations, right?"
Li Yao nodded. "That's about it. The twenty hostages are right behind us."
"But there's one thing that I don't understand."
Yan Chifeng pondered for a moment and said, "According to your theory, a lot of spies of the Temple of Immortals have probably infiltrated the Oasis Tribe. It is even possible that the Temple of Immortals has created a tribe. The twenty hostages have been locked in the temple of the Oasis Tribe.
"Then, why didn't they just kill the hostages in the Oasis Tribe? Why did they go south?"
Li Yao explained, "The key is time.
"In the Temple of Immortals' original plan, Chief Yan was killed, and Xiong Wuji's identity was exposed. The six tribes of Iron Plateau would definitely be infuriated.
"Then, the news that the Oasis Tribe was attacked by Cultivators from the space residents spread out. The six tribes of Iron Plateau would certainly summon their elites to reinforce the tribe. "
Yan Chifeng nodded. "That's exactly what we are doing."
"But you were two days late."
Li Yao said, "The Temple of Longevity didn't expect that Patriarch Xiong would flee. Nor did you expect that I would take all the most valuable trophies in the battle of the apocalypse. As a result, Furious Bears City was in chaos. You were ordered to set off immediately. I'm two days late. "
"If you hadn't arrived two days later, you would've arrived when the Great Horn Exo Society attacked the Oasis Tribe. Then, the two parties would've been engaged in a fierce battle. At that time, the Temple of Immortals would've killed twenty hostages. You would've been the perfect scapegoat. Everybody in the Great Horn Exo Society is the best witness.
Yan Chifeng asked, "What about now?"
Li Yao said, "Now, you're two days late. There are only a few Iron Plateau qi-trainers in the Oasis Tribe.
"It must be noted that the Cultivators of the space residents know a lot about Iron Plateau. If they know that a lot of qi-trainers live on Iron Plateau, chances are that they know about the existence of the Dark Continent, too, which is not controlled by the six tribes of Iron Plateau.
"Twenty hostages being killed in the Dark Continent might not necessarily be related to the six tribes of Iron Plateau.
"Besides, you were two days late. The people of the Oasis Tribe alone were not enough to stop the Great Horn Exo Society.
"Alright. If the hostages were not killed, the rescue operation of the Great Horn Exo Society would've probably succeeded. If the hostages were killed, the Great Horn Exo Society would've had no reason to continue the battle. Chances are that they would've been able to get away, too. If they returned to space, you wouldn't have been able to catch up with them.
"Since the conflict between the two parties did not break out immediately, both parties had a few days to think about it calmly. What if one of the parties calmed down and thought carefully and found a lot of suspicious points? Then, all our efforts would've been in vain!
"Therefore, the Temple of Immortals had to modify their plan. The conflict that was supposed to take place in the Oasis Tribe was changed to the south and happened on the way."
Yan Chifeng took a deep, deep breath. His body was trembling uncontrollably. "Dreadful. This is too dreadful. If the scheme comes true, Iron Plateau will be faced with a catastrophe! No. We have to stop it! What — what's your plan? "
Li Yao replied, "I was planning to take a detour and get rid of you before I went to the Great Horn Exo Society. I would explain everything to the Great Horn Exo Society first and then explain everything to you later. However …"
"It doesn't matter. I'll explain everything to the six tribes of Iron Plateau!"
Yan Chifeng smashed his fists and said without any hesitation, "We will act separately. You will explain everything to the space residents, and I will explain everything to the six tribes of Iron Plateau. We will not allow any conflict to break out.
"However, sigh. You took away so many trophies in Furious Bears City. That was too much. Also, you are a space resident. It will be hard for other people to believe you!"
Li Yao smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. I'm seventy percent confident that I will convince everyone that I am not a space resident!"
"What?"
Brilliance flashed in Yan Chifeng's eyes as he said solemnly, "Don't be careless. There are too many suspicious points about the whole thing. In order to ensure that the key persons tell the truth, the Feathered Snakes Tribe has even installed the 'Truth Cabinet' on a heavy tank and brought it here! Are you confident that you can pass the test of the Truth Cabinet? "
Li Yao hesitated for a moment and mumbled, "Alright. Who else can I trust if not you? I'll tell you the truth now!
"As I said just now, I am a very capable refiner.
"After I learned the existence of the Truth Cabinet, I searched for a lot of files and figured out the basic mechanism of the Truth Cabinet. It is an antique from thousands of years ago after all. It is not invulnerable. There are many ways to circumvent it."
Yan Chifeng's eyelids were twitching crazily. He said, "If the Truth Cabinet does ask you questions that are too complicated, you will be screwed if they ask you directly if you are a space resident!"
Li Yao smiled. He suddenly touched the back of his head and took out a black chip the size of a fingernail from his hair. It was neither gold nor wood. There was no telling what it was made of. Dense runes had been carved on it, forming a helical rune array. The carvings were so delicate that they were beyond the level of Iron Plateau.
Yan Chifeng's pupils constricted to the size of needle tips. He asked suspiciously, "What is this?"
Li Yao explained, "The most impressive feature of the Truth Cabinet is that it can monitor the waves of the soul other than the heartbeat, blood pressure, and pulse.
"For someone of my level, it is not difficult for me to control my heartbeat, blood pressure, and pulse for a short period of time. But there is nothing I can do when it comes to the waves of the soul!
"Therefore, I crafted this piece of magical equipment and stuck it to the back of my head. It can suppress the waves of the soul for a short period of time as if I were in a deep sleep. That way, there will be a chance for me to escape the detection of the Truth Cabinet!"
Yan Chifeng blinked his eyes. "Are you confident with such a piece of delicate magical equipment?"
He wanted to grab it, but Li Yao was quick enough to wipe the black chip to the back of his head and disappear into his messy hair.
Li Yao was like a gambler who had put all his eggs in one basket. His eyes red, he shouted, "This is the only way. Whether or not I am confident, I have to try it! If I can escape the detection of the Truth Cabinet with the interference chip, the scheme of the Temple of Immortals will be ruined! "
Yan Chifeng took a deep breath and said, "You are quite right. As long as we both explain to our own forces, and you can avoid the detection of the Truth Cabinet with the interference chip and prove that you are not a space resident, the truth will be revealed!"
Pondering for a moment, he took out a ragged map from his pocket and unfolded it. "It is not a good idea to drive forward like a headless fly.
"In order to carry out the Oasis Plan, many people of the Burning Sun Tribe have explored the Dark Continent over the past year. They are not unfamiliar with the terrain of this area.
"Two hundred and sixty kilometers to the west of here is a small valley. The mountain contains special magnets that can block the detection of many pieces of magical equipment. Also, the terrain is quite complicated. You might as well hide in the valley first.
"By my estimation, according to your current speed, the Great Horn Exo Society will catch up with you first. You can explain to them in the valley first.
"After I return to the team, I will try my best to explain to everybody, too. After everybody calms down, I will come to you with the team!
"By then, the misunderstanding will be resolved, and the hostages will be safe and sound. Naturally, we will be able to unite and fight against the supervillains of the Temple of Immortals!
"Let's not waste any time. Let's do it!"
Li Yao changed the direction and drove toward the unnamed valley.
Yan Chifeng was about to crawl out of the cockpit when he suddenly turned around and asked, "Sand Scorpion, you have said so much just now, including the big secret that you are a space resident. You don't mind telling me your real name, do you?"
"I will tell you after the battle. But for now, you can just call me Sand Scorpion." Li Yao smiled.
"Very well. Sand Scorpion, you must wait for me in the valley. Together, we will smash the scheme of the Temple of Immortals!" Yan Chifeng declared resolutely.
Li Yao stared at him and said solemnly, "Of course I will. I hope that you won't disappoint me. If the scheme of the Temple of Immortals can be stopped this time, Yan Chifeng, you will be the greatest contributor!"
Yan Chifeng laughed heartily. "I had a great time fighting in the temple of techniques the other day. I was wondering when such a hero like you had appeared on Iron Plateau. I didn't know that you were a space resident! It seems that you do have a point. Iron Plateau natives and space residents are both human beings. We should stick together! I look forward to fighting you again if there is a chance after the battle! "
Li Yao smiled. "Trust me. There will be a chance."
Yan Chifeng nodded. "Alright. Let's split up and fight the enemy together!"
He jumped down from the fiery war chariot and soon disappeared in the rolling sand.
Li Yao watched the sand that Yan Chifeng raised become smaller and smaller until it disappeared into the horizon coldly. Finally, he rushed toward the valley that Yan Chifeng had pointed out without looking back!
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