Chapter 638: Higher Level

Chapter 638: Higher Level

“Haha.” Gao Yang went for flattery. “You live up to your reputation as a genius. The Nine Scions cannot provide you with a lab and the ingredients and materials for medicines and equipment. You won’t be able to live up to your potential with us.”

“You want me to join the Qilin Guild?” Dr. Jia asked.

“Yeah, I’ve written a script for you. Wanna hear it?”

“Sure.”

Gao Yang spoke at a deliberate pace. “You were taken by the Nine Scions. They tried to coerce you into joining through persuasion and force, but you had such a backbone that you would rather die than become in cahoots with the traitors of humanity. The Nine Scions wanted to kill you, but considering how well respected you are, killing you will only anger the three major organizations and create more enemies. Thus, the Nine Scions could only let you go.”

“Now that your lab in Spice Nation was destroyed, and you were eager to continue your research to the benefit of humanity, you reluctantly accepted the help offered by the Qilin Guild after careful consideration. You rebuild your lab in Li City and accept their protection so that you can continue your work in peace, free from disturbance.” Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

“What do you think?”

“It’s perfect,” Dr. Jia praised. “It fits my character.”

“Then do you agree to help us?”

“No. I can very well follow your script, and there’s nothing you can do to me. It’s the truth that you dare not kill me since that’ll make enemies out of the three organizations. It’ll be your loss.”

“You...” Nine Frost almost gave in to his urge to kick Dr. Jia.

“It’s okay.”

Gao Yang had expected it. He waved a hand to stop Nine Frost, maintaining a smile. “You’re a genius, Dr. Jia. Talking to you about feelings, money, and factions doesn’t make sense. Let’s talk about something at a higher level.”

“What is it?” Dr. Jia narrowed his eyes with suspicion.

“The truth of the Mist World.”

Dr. Jia’s eyes lit up. “You found out already?”

“No,” Gao Yang said with confidence. “But I can help you find the truth.”

“What do you mean?”

Gao Yang played cryptic. “My second request is...”

“Tell me first!” Dr. Jia was anxious.

“I know you want the answer now, but be patient.” Gao Yang extended two fingers. “My second request is an encoding key that will allow me to send a message to all awakeners in the Mist World on my phone. It’s fine if it’s only single use. That’s enough for me.”

“That’s easy. I can do it with a few clicks.” Dr. Jia couldn’t wait. “Come on, tell me how you’re gonna help me.”

“Wow, amazing!” Dr. Jia marveled.

Gao Yang threw Dr. Jia a thick silver ring. “Put this on. Nainai will hide in the ring and follow you. The Qilin Guild will show you respect and offer you protection without treating you like an inmate. There should be no surveillance inside your lab.”

“Once you make what we ask for, Nainai will leave with the batch. Don’t worry about it.”

Nainai had recorded Gao Yang’s image and Talents with level 7 Shapeshifter. As long as she didn’t record anyone else, she could store the Talent for twenty days. After getting the batch, she would escape through the wall with Teleportation at 50% efficiency.

Gao Yang didn’t tell Dr. Jia the details.

“Alright.” Dr. Jia didn’t ask anything else. After making sure that Nainai had hidden in the ring, he put it on.

Gao Yang waved a hand, and Nine Frost handed him a 100-milliliter vial of blood and a Black Gold battery. It was Gao Yang’s blood and vital energy.

He put them in the briefcase and closed it, pushing it toward Dr. Jia.

“They won’t check your personal belongings, will they?”

“Don’t worry!” Dr. Jia pounded on his chest. “If they dare touch any of my stuff, I’ll flip out and never work with them again!”

“Good.” Gao Yang chuckled. “Remember, if you turn on us, you will forever lose the blood and energy of a Spectre and the secrets of life monsters and the Malediction.”

“Don’t worry! I’m a man of principle!” Dr. Jia said proudly. “I don’t make promises easily, but I always honor my promises.”

—Activate Lie Detection.

—The target didn’t lie, and he was neutral.

Gao Yang was satisfied. “You may go.”

“Huh?” Dr. Jia was surprised. “You aren’t gonna escort me?”

“It’s best to make the act more convincing. Find your way back on your own. It’ll be better if you get injured and look like a mess.”

“That’s true.” Dr. Jia took the briefcase and turned to leave.

“You better go back to Spice Nation first,” Qing Ling said, breaking her silence.

“Why?” Dr. Jia didn’t understand. “I should just head to Li City and find the Qilin Guild. Nothing is worth me going back to Spice Nation...”

“I saw your parrot flying out of your house that night. It’s still alive.”

Dr. Jia perked up after a surprised pause. “Green Snake, you and Gao Yang are my new...no, biological parents!”

Qing Ling tamped down the urge to throw darts at his face. She turned away and looked out of the window.