Chapter 604: Exchange of Needed Goods

Translator: CKtalon

He once explored a psychological trauma that included Iron Mountain Citys Second Food Company? Xu Datong gaped, but words failed him.

This was different from public information that didnt involve personal interests. It was the priceless experience of a Mind Corridor-level Awakened. Therefore, Xu Datong chose to remain silent and hear what October Xue would say next.

Jiang Baimian had a plan in mind and said unhurriedly, Theres something strange about Iron Mountain Citys Second Food Company. Even the corresponding psychological trauma remains affected decades later. The two of you should understand what I mean, right?

This matter involved many of the Old Task Forces secrets, such as the Six Senses Beads and the small jade Buddha. It wasnt right for Jiang Baimian to elaborate.

Xu Datong was experienced and quickly found the corresponding example. Are you trying to say that the owner of the psychological trauma was unknowingly affected after entering Iron Mountain Citys Second Food Company without noticing it? Even after decades, your companion still discovered abnormalities rooted in the psychological trauma from the exploration?

Yes. Jiang Baimian nodded and added, The room owner wasnt an Awakened back then.

The young Li Shouyi revealed a surprised expression, and Xu Datong unconsciously frowned.

The latter couldnt help but ask, You mean that not only did the room owner become an Awakened after being affected, but he also successfully crossed the Sea of Origins? The influence didnt disappear after he entered the Mind Corridor?

It shouldve disappeared by now, Shang Jianyao replied proudly.

Xu Datong thought for a moment and probed, Destiny Connection?

He made the connection regarding Destiny Connection from the fact that Iron Mountain Citys Second Food Company was one of the Buddhist Holy Lands.

As expected of a Mind Corridor-level Awakened from a large faction. He is very knowledgeable Jiang Baimian didnt hide anything and frankly replied, Thats our guess as well.

Xu Datong nodded slightly. To achieve such an effect, it has at least got to be Destiny Connection at the New World level.

This was his judgment.

As October Xue and Zhang Qubing were honest with him and provided him with such important information, Xu Datong wasnt stingy with his experience and knowledge.

Could it be that theres a mummy which isnt dead buried there? Shang Jianyao was shocked. He was imagining Yama Tigers situation.

Jiang Baimian didnt give him a chance to continue. She then talked about his experiences when exploring the psychological trauma. This included the professional womanLiu Luwho was in a different state every time she was encountered, the missing employee photo and the corresponding introduction, as well as how Shang Jianyao was sent back to the starting point several times.

Of course, Jiang Baimian didnt specify how Shang Jianyao cleared this psychological trauma in the end, nor did she mention the anomaly caused by Zen Master Redemptions recital of the medical record.

She knew very well what she could and couldnt say.

As expected of one of Buddhisms Holy Lands Xu Datong clearly connected Shang Jianyaos encounters with different Subhuti domain abilities and sighed with emotion. After that, he looked at October Xue and Zhang Qubing and deliberated before saying, Youve shown sufficient sincerity, so Ill definitely be honest. Let me first confirm something. What level has your investigation of the Heartless diseases source reached?

The New World, Jiang Baimian replied truthfully. This is only our guess for the time being.

Xu Datong instinctively looked around. I wonder what you know about the powerhouses of the New World that have fallen asleep? I mean the kind that cant return independently. For example, Yama Tiger on Lake of Wraths Lake Heart Island.

He had heard about the murloc Oracle and Yama Tiger from Redstone Collections Tan family.

Jiang Baimian explained the precautions provided by the company in a relatively vague manner. Staying in Yama Tigers vicinity past a certain critical period results in definite infection of the Heartless disease. The closer one is to Yama Tiger, the shorter the critical period.

Xu Datong smiled. It seems like you do know a lot. Therefore, you determined that the New World is the source of the Heartless disease. A powerhouse whose mind entered the New World and whose body is left in the Ashlands is equivalent to a node, causing the Heartless disease to spread?

Something like that. Shang Jianyao stroked his chin and acted very seriously.

Xu Datong slowly exhaled. This is also our Salvation Armys guess. Although the seniors who entered the New World didnt make it clear, they have given certain hints.

Shang Jianyao became worked up as he asked angrily, Why didnt they make it clear? Where did their for all of humanity spirit go?

Is this the honest one, the one with strong sympathy, or the one who values relationships? Jiang Baimian guessed. Frankly speaking, she was a little afraid that the two Salvation Army members opposite her would fly into a rage out of humiliation and fight Shang Jianyao on the spot.

The young Li Shouyi was clearly a little angry.

Xu Datongwho claimed to be in his fiftiesfell silent. After a few seconds, he laughed self-deprecatingly. Apart from some of the older generation, the one Ive seen most obsessed with the slogan for all of humanity is actually an outsider like you.

He quickly restrained the expression on his face and slowed down his speech. Maybe they have some difficulties that cant be expressed. Maybe they are still waiting for an opportunity. Maybe our guess is wrong to a certain extent. This mistake involves the reason why they dont tell us the origins of the Heartless disease directly.

Without giving Shang Jianyao a chance to respond, Xu Datong continued, Heh heh, I almost had my train of thought interrupted by you. What I want to say is that since New World powerhouses in a problematic state like Yama Tiger will spread the Heartless disease to the surroundings, a very obvious and relatively important clue, why does the Eighth Research Institutewhich is responsible for eliminating information regarding the cause of the Old Worlds destructionallow them to exist?

The Eighth Research Institute commissioners we captured included three Mind Corridor-level Awakened. They have never received a mission to kill New World powerhouses similar to Yama Tiger and erase the relevant traces. This isnt because they arent aware of such Sleepers. They at least know where some of them are, but the Eighth Research Institutes higher-ups instruct them to circle around those places and ignore them.

Captured three Mind Corridor-level commissioners? Jiang Baimian was momentarily at a loss for words. Should I sigh with emotion at the Salvation Armys strength and how carefree they are or envy the Eighth Research Institute for grasping the secrets of Awakening? There are so many Mind Corridor-level Awakened that it wouldnt hurt to lose a few in a row.

After Xu Datong said that, Shang Jianyaowho had switched to an unknown personalityreplied faintly, Perhaps its because they arent their match

The highest-ranking commissioners were Awakened who had explored the Mind Corridors depths. Sleepers like Yama Tiger had already entered the New World.

Xu Datong shook his head. If such Sleepers need to be eliminated, Little Li can do it without needing people like you and us. Be it short-range ballistic missiles or high-altitude bombardment, they can avoid the corresponding danger and directly destroy the Sleepers body. Even if they have Matter Interference, they wont be able to complete it from a distance because the corresponding kinetic blast is too massive. By the time they can barely exert an influence, the distance will be short enough for the explosion to cover them.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Shang Jianyao clapped. It was Zen Master Redemptionwho liked superior firepower.

Thats indeed a problem. Jiang Baimian deliberated for a moment and said, I dont have any specific ideas, but a big shot once said that people in the Eighth Research Institute had undergone a terrifying change and were reduced to traitors that hide in the darkness.

This came from First Citys former emperorFather of the Source Brain, Oray.

Xu Datong revealed a thoughtful expression. After almost a minute, he asked, Will you guys be going to Iron Mountain City Ruin soon?

We plan on gathering some more information. Jiang Baimian asked bluntly, Do you have any?

Xu Datong nodded slightly. Ill prepare a copy for you and pass it to you through Redstone Collections Captain Tan. However, lower your expectations. Our Salvation Army is separated from Iron Mountain City Ruin by First City, so we have never set foot in this area before. All the information we have now was slowly gathered after we decided to explore the Second Food Company. It might not be as complete as yours.

Its an exchange of needed goods. The smile in Jiang Baimians tone was obvious. She then casually said, Do you know about the Old Worlds genius scientist, Lin Sui? She might have a certain relationship with Iron Mountain City, the Eternal project, and the Monks Conclave.

Xu Datong recalled for a moment and said, Personally, Ive never heard of it. Ill send a telegram back and get someone to investigate. If theres anything, Ill inform you when the time comes.

Alright, Shang Jianyao replied happily.

The conversation between the two parties ended there. Xu Datong and Li Shouyi expressed their sincerity and turned around to leave the meeting spot.

After watching their backs disappear into the distance, Jiang Baimian sighed. Its said that the Salvation Army has degenerated. They dont seem to have degenerated much

With that said, she strode forward.

You want to follow them? Shang Jianyao had a curious expression under the mask.

Jiang Baimian silently changed her direction.

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