Jiang Baimian received the ‘hint’ and identified the correct path. She then waved her hand and said, “Go.”
She turned around and walked to the right stairwell.
As she waited for the elevator, she ran through the layout of the 647th floor in her mind.
The bathroom closest to us doesn’t seem to be at that intersection… Jiang Baimian suddenly exclaimed.
At this moment, at Room 14’s door, Long Yuehong looked at Shang Jianyao—who had walked back—and asked in confusion, “Why are you going there?”
“I got lost.” Shang Jianyao smiled with a look that warranted a beating.
Long Yuehong could only say, “Fortunately, Team Leader isn’t around.”
…
On the 646th floor, in Xenny’s deputy minister’s office.
After knocking on the wrong door, Jiang Baimian finally found the right place.
Xenny—who had long chestnut hair and looked to be in her thirties—didn’t warmly invite Jiang Baimian to sit on the sofa. Instead, she pointed at the chair opposite her desk and said, “Have a seat.”
“Minister, what else would you like to ask? The report is very detailed.” Jiang Baimian took the initiative.
Xenny picked up the sky-blue porcelain teacup and took a sip. “I’m mainly concerned about your health. How many islands have you cleared in the Sea of Origins?”
“Three.” Jiang Baimian didn’t hide anything. “I’m in the midst of searching for the fourth one.”
Xenny revealed an approving expression. “Your mental fortitude has always been good. It’s reasonable for you to progress so quickly. Yes, there’s no rush. As the number of islands you clear increases, the negative price you pay will worsen. Take more time to get used to it. It will be more conducive for your daily life.”
“I understand.” Jiang Baimian the order of priority.
Xenny then asked, “What’s your next plan?”
Jiang Baimian said seriously, “The first is to find the last of the Five Great Holy Lands—Dajiang City’s Linhe Village. The second is to make a trip to Icefield and strive to lock onto the Eighth Research Institute’s exact location. On the way, we will also go to the city that Shang Jianyao’s father last appeared in to search for clues regarding the Heartless disease.”
Xenny fell silent for a few seconds before saying, “It’s not like you can find where the Eighth Research Institute is hiding after going to Icefield once or twice. The gathering and extraction of information and clues in advance is a relatively important segment. Also, Icefield isn’t suitable for human survival in this season. It’s best if you wait until spring before setting off.”
“We won’t go even if you want us to,” Jiang Baimian replied with a smile.
She had no objections to staying in the company for a few months. Ever since she revealed that she didn’t have to go out often after the next mission ended, her parents had been very happy. They had even skipped the usual blind dates they scheduled for her.
Xenny asked about the four Great Holy Lands again and focused on some details. For example, if there were any traces of humans entering and leaving the cryochamber at the Holm Fertility Center in the past few years.
At the end of the conversation, Jiang Baimian took the initiative to say, “Minister, our team’s Long Yuehong and Bai Chen are a couple. They are planning on registering their marriage soon. Can they be transferred elsewhere internally?”
Xenny smiled. “With your contributions, it definitely won’t be a problem. Besides, newlyweds aren’t suitable for fieldwork.”
“I’m relieved.” Jiang Baimian smiled.
This was the promise she wanted.
…
495th floor, Zone C, Room 11.
Long Yuehong chatted with his parents and sister as they ate dinner. He casually mentioned, “Mom, the Babymaker talisman you gave me doesn’t look old.”
“What do you mean old?” Gu Hong didn’t understand.
Long Yuehong simply explained, “I thought it was a Babymaker talisman used by Grandpa and Grandma, but I realized that it’s quite new.”
Gu Hong thought for a moment. “I didn’t notice. Ask your grandmother later.”
“Maybe she got someone to draw it again,” guessed Long Dayong.
“Who?” Long Yuehong tried his best to make it seem like he was casually chatting.
Long Dayong casually replied, “Some of our ancestors draw such things and have passed down their skills. Many people pray for auspiciousness during festive seasons.”
“Is that so…” Although Long Yuehong didn’t think there was anything wrong, he felt that the answer was too simple.
After dinner, he carried a bag of fruits he had exchanged using his contribution points and headed to the 417th floor where his grandparents lived.