"The seventh entrance on the left."
Just as Tan Xiu was about to choose a portal to enter, Star Devourer Insect's voice sounded in his mind. His expression shifted and he quickly asked, "What's inside the seventh entrance?"
"The main console."
Star Devourer Insect had been sealed for countless years, but it had a good understanding of the situation in the entire vestige. It figured out the purpose of these humans coming here through the communication between the experts of various countries. Furthermore, it had been following Tan Xiu for 2,000 years, so it naturally wanted to help Tan Xiu get the best things.
The main console was the central area of the entire vestige. Controlling the operating system of the main console would allow one to easily mobilize the perpetual power of the entire vestige, be it for defense or attack.
Tan Xiu had seen the interstellar battleships of advanced civilizations, so he naturally knew what the main console represented. Without any hesitation, he didn't immediately rush to the seventh portal on the left. Instead, he turned to look at Zhu Long and lightly said, "We should part ways since we're already here. This vestige is huge and there are too many areas to explore inside. You can choose any portal to enter, while I'll enter the other one. "
Having witnessed Tan Xiu's strength, Zhu Long knew that he would eventually leave the team, so he didn't urge him to stay. He nodded and said, "Be careful and retreat immediately if there's any danger. “
Tan Xiu nodded but didn't directly choose a portal. He watched Zhu Long's group of four choose a portal and then his eyes fell on the three Japanese people.
"Long time no see."
Tan Xiu calmly said.
Cheng Xuemei shuddered inwardly and quickly glanced at Kuwako and the other middle-aged man. Then, she squeezed out a smile and said, "It's indeed been a long time. You … you're much more powerful than when we first met. "
Tan Xiu let out a faint smile and looked at Kuwako, asking, "Who's this guy?"
Kuwako pondered for a moment. Suddenly, a sharp dagger appeared in her hand and stabbed the middle-aged man's heart without him noticing.
"Why?"
The middle-aged man's expression changed drastically. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he desperately clutched his chest and shouted.
Kuwako sneered and respectfully cupped her fists at Tan Xiu. "He's not one of my men, Boss. If it wasn't for the temporary team I formed, I would've had some enmity with the force he belongs to."
Tan Xiu nodded and said with a smile, "Since our paths are different, it's fine to kill them."
The middle-aged man looked incredulously at Kuwako and Tan Xiu and exclaimed, "You called him … Boss? You … "
Kuwako sneered and watched him crash to the ground. Then, she asked, "Is Junko also one of your men, Boss?"
At this moment …
Cheng Xuemei was stunned by the sudden change in front of her. Never once in her wildest dreams did she expect that Kuwako Yamamoto would suddenly attack a member of her team, let alone address Tan Xiu as Boss. In a flash, she took a few steps back, fearing that Kuwako would suddenly attack her.
Tan Xiu was silent for a moment before he suddenly asked, "Are you carrying out a secret mission, Cheng Xuemei?"
Cheng Xuemei hesitated for a moment before she nodded and said, "Yes."
"My relationship with Kuwako must never be known by outsiders," said Tan Xiu. "You have two choices now. First, kill yourself in front of me. I'll take your corpse out of the vestige and hand it over to your younger sister. Second, pledge allegiance to me. Even if you're facing the country, you can only choose my side in the end. You have two choices, choose yourself. "
"Don't tell me you're not one of the country's men?" asked Cheng Xuemei angrily.
"I'm naturally one of the country's men, but I also belong to myself," said Tan Xiu lightly. "If you want to be my man, then you must put my interests first, followed by the mission given by the country."
"What do you want me to do?" asked Cheng Xuemei.
"I don't need you to do anything. Just remember one thing," said Tan Xiu indifferently. "What you see and hear must rot in your belly and not be reported to your real superiors after you leave the vestige."
Cheng Xuemei was silent for half a minute before she slowly said, "I promise you."
"Then leave since you've promised me," said Tan Xiu. "I can guarantee that not only will Kuwako not harm you in the future, but she can also help you in secret if you need anything during your stay in Japan."
Cheng Xuemei didn't utter a word. The current Tan Xiu made her dread and even a bit fearful.
"Kuwako will be with me," said Tan Xiu indifferently. "Pick a portal and enter it yourself! Escape immediately if you encounter any danger and then come to the seventh portal on the left to find me. Remember, it's best to call your younger sister when it's convenient for you. "
Cheng Xuemei's expression slightly changed and she hurriedly asked, "Do you know my younger sister's current situation? She … how is she? "
"Without your protection, what do you think her situation will be like?" said Tan Xiu indifferently. "But don't worry! She's already separated from your family and will probably never go back again in this life. As for where she is now, I've already placed her in a safe place that she likes. You can look for me first when you return to the country after your mission is over. "
"Thank you!"
Cheng Xuemei shot a grateful look at Tan Xiu before she turned around and chose a portal to enter.
Kuwako waited until Cheng Xuemei's back completely disappeared before she spoke in a low voice, "Boss, I think we should kill her directly. Else, it'll be a great threat to both you and me if she divulges our relationship. "
"I know a bit about her character." Tan Xiu shook his head. "Even if she can't be used by me, she won't break her promise. Besides, although she's very strong, the most important person in her heart has already become one of us. "
"Her younger sister?"
Asked Kuwako.
"That's right, her younger sister." Tan Xiu nodded. "Her younger sister's life is more important than her own, so you can rest assured. If she returns to Japan after leaving the vestige, help her as long as she doesn't pose too much of a threat to you, no matter what kind of mission she's carrying out. "
"Alright."
Kuwako readily agreed.
Tan Xiu didn't say anything else. Since he had chosen the Star Devourer Insect, he directly came to the seventh portal on the left and gently pressed the button on the door, causing it to open directly. As Tan Xiu and Kuwako entered, they passed through the blue corridor that was like a surging tide and arrived in front of a spacious hall.
Whoosh …
A hazy light shadow instantly whipped over. The speed of the light shadow was so fast that even Tan Xiu didn't have time to dodge it. He hastily sent Kuwako flying with a backhand palm, but the light shadow whipped his chest. A flame exploded on Tan Xiu's chest, sending him flying upside down while spraying blood.
"Boss …"
Kuwako's complexion changed. She only felt a bit of pain from being sent flying by Tan Xiu, but she didn't suffer any injury. The moment her feet landed on the ground, she found that Tan Xiu was flying toward her. Almost without hesitation, she reached out and hugged Tang Xiu in her arms. Her footsteps flickered as she quickly retreated more than ten meters away.
Cough, cough …
Tan Xiu coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood while being held in Kuwako's arms. It was just a single blow, but it had already caused his internal organs to feel like they were on fire. The burning sensation was mixed with intense pain. Had it not been for his strong physique, that blow would have likely split him into two halves.
Inside the hall, there was a lush green vine swaying its body with dozens of vines baring their fangs and brandishing their claws like the tentacles of an octopus. Its entire body was blooming with a faint blue radiance, making it look particularly beautiful.
It was one of those vines that attacked Tan Xiu just now.
"Be careful. That thing is very dangerous."
Tan Xiu raised his hand to wipe off the blood on the corner of his mouth and stuffed a Holy Healing pill into his mouth. He then quickly circulated the Heavenly Art of Cosmic Genesis and said.
Kuwako was somewhat touched. What Tan Xiu did just now was to save her, something that warmed her heart more than the medicinal pills Tan Xiu gave her. However, she also instantly judged that the seemingly beautiful vines were, in fact, full of danger. Otherwise, her Boss, Tang Xiu, would never have been unable to dodge and be directly injured.
However, what made her feel relieved was that the vine didn't attack again after that blow. Perhaps its branches weren't that long.
"What should we do, Boss?"
Asked Kuwako cautiously.
Tan Xiu took a deep breath and quickly communicated with Star Devourer Insect while recuperating his internal injuries. Through the insect's introduction, he finally figured out the situation of the vine. This vine was known as the Luminous Vine in high-leveled civilizations. It could grow as long as there was light. After years of accumulated growth, it could even develop spiritual wisdom and was known as an intelligent plant-type lifeform. This was exactly the same as the plants on Earth that cultivated into monsters.
However …
The Luminous Vine would become more powerful as time went by. Despite its exceptionally slow growth speed, it had reached a terrifying limit after growing for more than a million years. Even in the civilized world where it grew, there were only a few that were stronger than it.
"Don't tell me it has no lifespan limit?"
Tan Xiu frowned and communicated with Star Devourer Insect.
Star Devourer Insect replied, "The Luminous Vine has a lifespan limit and it's extremely harsh. According to your Earth's time, it will die if it doesn't get light energy in 45 days. Of course, the longer the lifespan of the Luminous Vine, the longer it will live. Given its lifespan, it can still live even if it doesn't get light energy for a few years. It's … too powerful. "
Tan Xiu asked, "You mean the reason why it can live until now is that the energy in this vestige has been producing light energy for it?"
"Yes!"
Star Devourer Insect replied.
Tan Xiu frowned and asked, "How can I subdue this Luminous Vine if I want to control the main console? Or you can kill it! "
"Intimidate!"
Star Devourer Insect's reply was very simple.
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