Chapter 528 - 257: Successful Cooperation (Part 2)
"Master... Are you really planning to collaborate with them? Those two don’t seem very reliable." Changxi’s choice was rather cautious. Indeed, two strangers whom they had barely met suddenly proposing a cooperation and asking for big secrets seemed quite peculiar.
"I’m still considering... If this Qiu Yexuan has a clean background, I wouldn’t mind collaborating with her. After all, she’s a researcher. If she publishes relevant papers at the right time, it might draw attention from the higher-ups... I have a feeling that no matter how hard we try, an invasion by the Insect Race is inevitable, and the current strength of the Human Alliance..."
Su Jiameng didn’t continue, but both understood the meaning of the unfinished words.
"Simply put, this Qiu Yexuan’s status is much more influential than mine. Things that can’t be openly said could be voiced through her... And Changxi, wars with the Insect Race are always brutal. Even if I regain my Level Nine spiritual power, I can’t guarantee I won’t die. Spiritual power is indeed strong, but it doesn’t make one immortal... This Qiu Yexuan..."
Su Jiameng’s eyes dimmed as she said, "In a sense, she might be the one who preserves the final hope..."
"I don’t think an unknown stranger can bear such a heavy responsibility. The master might be disappointed." Changxi understood Su Jiameng’s reasoning behind maximizing the transaction’s benefits. "She’s not someone easily controlled..."
"Unknown background? That’s why a thorough investigation is necessary, and I leave this heavy task to you, Changxi. Make sure to complete the mission perfectly." Patting his shoulder, though the other was a robot, it felt very real, even sensing the flow of blood.
Zhu Mengtong sat on the sofa in boredom, saying, "You’re really messing around. If it’s not well handled, you might really get eliminated by her."
"Fortune comes with risk. Some things need to be gambled on to find a path. And in fact, I’ve gambled correctly... I really didn’t expect that this seemingly ordinary woman possessed such secrets... I’m very curious how she’s mastered this power. Did she, like me, encounter a mysterious mentor?"
Qiu Yexuan was very curious, provoking an eye-roll from Zhu Mengtong. Curiosity killed the cat, as the saying goes. Qiu Yexuan’s curiosity and persistence regarding telekinesis nearly got them killed. Continuing to push Su Jiameng’s limits could end poorly. Zhu Mengtong could swear she actually felt Su Jiameng’s killing intent earlier!
"You better calm down a bit; you only have one life, which can’t endure such play." Zhu Mengtong regretted boarding the pirate ship.
"Don’t worry, I’m always careful about my life. Before coming here, I analyzed all sorts of possibilities; the mortality rate is far lower than the survival rate." Qiu Yexuan smiled, revealing white teeth, "Once I met Su Jiameng, I knew I wouldn’t die."
Changxi was efficient. By early morning, Qiu Yexuan’s entire life history was laid out in Su Jiameng’s brain.
Carefully reviewing it while modifying her decisions and plans... Qiu Yexuan’s experiences were quite bizarre. But thinking of her "mysterious mentor," it seemed reasonable. She indeed had some skills.
What impressed Su Jiameng the most was Qiu Yexuan’s integrity and strong sense of duty as a researcher, doing nothing inappropriate. She was low-key, without odd hobbies or temper.
"The background is fairly clean, but... if that’s all it takes for me to disclose secrets, it’s too easy." Su Jiameng rubbed her temples, pondering as she searched for the contract scroll purchased years ago. Years earlier, when dealing with Gu Ningzhi, she bought two just in case; after using one, another remained, perfect for this situation... not wasting it.
After pondering over the contract contents for half a day, she felt she might go gray with worry. Qiu Yexuan was different from Gu Ningzhi. The latter was a wanderer, though meticulous, he couldn’t compare to Qiu Yexuan’s calculative planning.
If there were loopholes in the contract, she might end up being the one bound, which would be too much of a loss. Thus, she scrutinized it with utmost care until fully satisfied, then relaxed by massaging her nose bridge.
Her gaze fixed outside, seeing the sky turning light gray, soon a new day would dawn. She simply gave up on resting, getting up to wash and exercise. The habit of morning exercises maintained for years; if missed, the entire day felt uncomfortable.
The three of them gathered again in that room. Su Jiameng took out the prepared contract and immediately said, "Take a look. If there are no issues, we can happily start this transaction. If there are any questions, I can answer."
"What’s this?" Qiu Yexuan looked at the milky-white patterned scroll, about four or five centimeters in diameter, made of some special material she couldn’t identify.
"A mysterious contract. Agree to the contract terms, input your spiritual power into it, and the contract is formed, starting the cooperation." Su Jiameng didn’t beat around the bush; decisiveness was her style.
Zhu Mengtong hadn’t expected to be involved, looked at Qiu Yexuan, and saw that the other agreed... Indeed, they’d boarded the pirate ship.
Though she didn’t know the purpose of it, it sparked her curiosity, and as she input her spiritual power, she also asked Su Jiameng, "Do you have any spare contracts? I’d like to study one..."
Su Jiameng: "..." Indeed, for research fanatics, nothing’s more enticing than this? (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)