Chapter 2192: The Operation Begins
When Xiao Zheng and the others arrived at the airport, Long Qie and the others were already waiting on the tarmac.
The reason for choosing to fly was because the environment on the plane was relatively comfortable.
Although the flight speed was faster, Xiao Zheng still asked Long Qie to prepare a private plane for Leng Ruobing’s consideration in the end.
After saying goodbye, the plane took off.
When the plane landed in Song City, the Blood Clan’s car was already waiting outside the airport.
"Xiao Zheng, are we going to meet Hades now?"
Sitting in the car, Chu Xiaoran couldn’t help but ask.
Xiao Zheng glanced at her with a smile, then asked, "Why, do you want to stay in Song City for a night?"
"No, I’m just a little scared..." Chu Xiaoran said nervously, "Will Hades be very fierce? What does she look like? Is she like the vampires in the movies? Will she suck my blood?"
After hearing her words, even Leng Ruobing couldn’t help but laugh.
After laughing, Xiao Zheng said, "Don’t think too much. Hades is actually quite easy to get along with, aside from being a bit quiet. Rest assured, you’ll be perfectly safe by her side."
"That’s good. Luckily, my cousin is staying here with me. If I were left here alone, I might just run away the next day..." Chu Xiaoran stuck out her tongue, looking somewhat charming and cute.
It’s not her fault, really.
As they say, a name is like a shadow.
Hades’ name is now well-known, and the world says she is domineering and tough. It’s normal for Chu Xiaoran to feel scared since she hasn’t interacted with her before.
The car slowly drove towards the Netherworld King Temple, and the journey was very smooth.
After more than an hour or so, the trio finally arrived at their destination.
When Chu Xiaoran and Leng Ruobing saw the temple built on the mountain peak, both of their faces showed a hint of awe. The temple before them truly looked like the dwelling of the gods from mythology, awe-inspiring and magnificent.
"Are we going to live in this place from now on?"
It wasn’t clear how long she took to return to her senses before Chu Xiaoran finally managed to ask.
Her face was full of disbelief.
Xiao Zheng nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, what’s wrong? Don’t you like this place? I think it’s pretty nice; the environment is serene, and the scenery is great. You can wake up every day to see snowy mountains, and most importantly, it doesn’t cost anything."
Upon hearing his words, Chu Xiaoran couldn’t help but laugh, then said, "Of course I like this place. The scenery feels almost unreal, like in a movie."
"Let’s head up; Hades is already waiting for us," Xiao Zheng said with a smile.
Though they were still at the foot of the mountain, he had already seen Hades standing in the square with his keen eyesight.
Not even ten minutes passed before they met.
"Hello."
Upon seeing Hades, Leng Ruobing took the initiative to greet her.
Hades was as indifferent as ever, merely nodding lightly at her. As for Chu Xiaoran’s greeting, she directly ignored it.
Xiao Zheng wanted to laugh at the sight but managed to restrain himself, saying, "Hades, I’ll be counting on you for the coming period. Please take good care of them for me."
Hades still didn’t speak, only nodding lightly.
Having already grown accustomed to this one-sided conversation style, Xiao Zheng then turned to Leng Ruobing and said, "You guys go with the Divine Servant here to your room to set down your luggage. I have some things to discuss with Hades."
Leng Ruobing knew he had serious matters to attend to and responded before leaving with Chu Xiaoran.
Only once their figures completely disappeared from sight did Xiao Zheng withdraw his gaze.
Hades was now also looking at him, asking, "Are you ready?"
Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "I’m ready. Just this morning, I successfully broke through and entered the Derivation Realm. With body and spirit as one, and the power to be reborn from a drop of blood, as long as I don’t encounter a being beyond the Derivation Realm, I will be perfectly safe."
"What time are you planning to depart?" Hades asked again.
"Tonight. I’m planning to leave once they are resting," Xiao Zheng paused, then couldn’t help but laugh, "I wonder what the Ancient World is like, whether it has moonrises and sunsets like we do here."
Hades evidently didn’t share his calm demeanor, his concern for the scenery in the Ancient World before departure.
Shaking her head, Hades said, "I’ll come to see you off tonight."
Xiao Zheng didn’t refuse her request: "Alright, but we must agree beforehand—when I open the barrier, you’re not allowed to sneak in. I’ve entrusted my family to your care; without you, there truly won’t be any master left here."
"I understand," Hades replied.
"As long as you understand. Other than that, I don’t have much more to say," Xiao Zheng said, patting her on the shoulder with a smile.
When his hand landed on Hades’ shoulder, a trace of surprise flashed in Hades’ eyes.
Obviously, she hadn’t expected Xiao Zheng to suddenly perform such an intimate gesture towards her.
Though it felt awkward, there was still a faint emotional stirring, slowly budding within Hades.
Time quickly fell into night.
After dinner, Xiao Zheng walked with Leng Ruobing and Chu Xiaoran around the Netherworld King Temple, delighting in the scenery. Probably due to the time difference, both women were drowsy before it was even ten o’clock.
Xiao Zheng didn’t continue to drag them around, taking them back to their rooms to rest instead.
Once he made sure both women were asleep, he headed to the Temple.
Hades sat high above the Divine Throne, maintaining her usual poise.
Upon seeing Xiao Zheng appear, she asked, "Are you ready to depart?"
"Yes, let’s go," Xiao Zheng said, "I dislike the feeling of parting, so leaving now seems like the right time."
Hades didn’t say anything, simply stood up and walked towards the outside.
Watching her silhouette, Xiao Zheng helplessly shrugged his shoulders, then quickly followed suit.
After leaving the temple, the pair instantly soared towards the sky.
After flying for more than ten minutes, they gradually left the land behind, with vast seas stretching beneath them. According to the map recorded in Satan’s diary, the island holding the third barrier wasn’t far now.
A huge island soon appeared in their view, not even ten minutes later!