novelraw Chapter 714 - 714 714 Fighting Fire with Fire
Chapter 714 - 714 714 Fighting Fire with Fire
714: Chapter 714: Fighting Fire with Fire 714: Chapter 714: Fighting Fire with Fire After walking for a while, everyone came to a large door.
The woman in the red dress smiled and said, “Welcome everyone to the laboratory where the Destiny Stone is studied.
Here, you can witness the crystallized wisdom of an ancient Super Civilization.”
“Alright, let’s go in.” Gu Fan took the lead directly without considering any potential traps inside.
After taking a deep breath, Lu Yi was about to be the first to follow him when Lin Xi and Su Hui almost simultaneously stepped forward and followed Gu Fan into the laboratory.
This caught Lin Xi’s attention.
Though she didn’t say anything and her expression remained calm, something nagged at her.
She was supposed to be Gu Fan’s girlfriend.
She should be the first one to stand up and support him.
For some reason, Lin Xi couldn’t help thinking irrationally.
She particularly remembered what Leng Le had said.
In her mind, the biggest threat was someone who had been living under the same roof with Gu Fan.
This person’s relationship with Gu Fan had long surpassed friendship.
Lin Xi intentionally slowed her steps and observed Su Hui’s actions.
She saw Su Hui standing next to Gu Fan, acting very naturally.
Of course, Gu Fan and Su Hui didn’t notice Lin Xi’s strange behavior as they were busy looking around.
The lab was quite large and was filled with many control platforms and screens displaying incomprehensible content.
In particular, there was a large square platform in the middle with more buttons than one can count.
There was also a holographic projection of the Destiny Stone on it.
If one glanced over it quickly, they might mistake it as the real thing.
The lady in red began to introduce, “I’m sure you’re all curious about this Destiny Stone and why it was created.”
Everyone nodded in agreement, eager to know the answer.
The woman in red gave a generous smile, “Alright, in consideration of your curiosity, I’ll satisfy you.
Listen closely.”
Everyone immediately focused and was careful not to miss a word.
The woman, seeing that she successfully captured everyone’s attention, continued, “The space-time door, I’m sure you’re aware of what it is.
The Destiny Stone was actually created by the researchers here to achieve a specific goal—by changing a person’s destiny, it will lead them to experience certain events and ultimately fulfill the researchers’ objectives.
Do you understand now?”
The collective response was a shake of the head indicating their inability to comprehend.
The woman became exasperated, “You all can’t even understand something so simple?
Are you trying to piss me off?
Force my hand and activate kill mode?”
Lu Yi couldn’t help but comment, “If you’re going to advance on us, then do so instead of making up lame excuses.” He was instantly noticed and sternly warned by the woman in red, “Young man, I heard clearly what you said.
I’ll be keeping an eye on you.”
Lu Yi panicked, “Wait a minute, sister.
Can’t we just talk this out?
Can’t you see that we’re getting along?
We could totally be friends.”
Seeing the pathetic appearance of Lu Yi, Lin Xi deflected the topic, “Previously, when Qian Qing came here and found and took the Destiny Stone, why didn’t she take the control methods?”
“It’s because they didn’t have enough time.
Finding this place was already a tough task, with heavy casualties.
They could only quickly grab the Destiny Stone and leave without the control equipment—they wouldn’t have been able to bring it along.” The woman finished, pointing to all the large and small devices in the room.
Without proper time and strength, it would be impossible to move everything, just looking at it would cause despair.
Speaking further, the woman said, “The operation of the Destiny Stone is quite simple.
You input the destiny you want into these instruments, and your destiny will change accordingly.
For instance, if you wish to meet a wealthy person, the Destiny Stone will arrange for you to meet specific people and experience specific events that will lead you to meet the said wealthy person.
Simple as that.”
“So, Qian Qing and her people didn’t know that these instruments and control methods were the key.
They just took the Destiny Stone.” Lin Xi touched the devices as she spoke.
“Had I known, I would have brought the Destiny Stone.” Gu Fan sighed regretfully, it was too late for regrets; it felt like a wasted trip.
At this time, three scientists spoke up, “Is there any research data?
If so, we could help you create a control mechanism identical to this one.”
Upon hearing this, everyone saw a glimmer of hope and looked towards the woman in red, anticipating her response.
“Of course there is research data.
You don’t need to worry.
I’ll give you it now.” Having said that, the woman operated a device and ejected a chip.
Gu Fan held it in his hand, feeling a bit unreal—having obtained it so easily didn’t feel quite right.
He looked at the woman, questioning, “What’s the catch?
You can’t possibly let us get it so easily.”
“I must remind you of a few things.
First, there’s only one copy of this research data, so guard it well.
Second, after you leave, this secret base will change its location, and you’ll never be able to find it again.
Third, I had planned on letting you have it this easily.
Fourth, this doesn’t mean I’ll let you leave without trouble.
Fifth, the real show is just starting.” As she finished, everyone cast disdainful looks at her.
Lu Yi commented, “We knew you, an artificial intelligence, wouldn’t be so kind.
As expected, you didn’t disappoint us.
Tell us, what tricks do you want to play this time?”
“Please don’t say that.
I’ve been doing my best to lower the difficulty.” She spoke, mimicking hardship, “I didn’t want things to end up like this.” But her pretentious demeanor only intensified everyone’s disdain for her poor acting skills.
Just then, a series of footsteps sounded from outside, immediately grabbing everyone’s attention.
They were all on high alert.
“Why are there so many footsteps and sounds of high heels?
Could it be…” Both Lin Xi and Gu Fan had the same thoughts.
They looked at each other, sharing a bitter smile.
Sure enough, under the arrangement of the woman in red, Qian Feng, Qian Xue, and Ning Qi arrived, followed by more than twenty pirates whose wills were controlled by Qian Ying.
With such a threatening momentum, it gave everyone a sense of impending conflict.