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Long LED strips embedded in the ceiling illuminate the room, while outside the window, the shadows of trees sway in the darkness.

Zhao Ziqi was the only one in the office.

Lü Mingming went to the medical room, and team leader Mu Xiaotian went to report on her work.

Zhao Ziqi sat at his desk, clicking the mouse to search for secret realms that might be related to the Ashlands.

Similar terrain, a secret realm associated with the Balrog, the Elf race, and the Mother Goddess, holds clues to any possibility.

The difficulty of S-rank secret realms is too high.

Beneath the surface of an extremely high mortality rate, S-level secret realms often conceal tremendous opportunities or secrets! Zhao Ziqi has reason to believe that the Ash Lands hold clues related to the Mother Goddess.

The frosted glass door was pushed open, and Mu Xiaotian strode out with her long legs, her little tuft of white hair bouncing with each step.

She pulled up a chair, sat down on it with her plump little bottom, and sat next to Zhao Ziqi. Her faint body fragrance lingered in one's nose.

"Captain." Zhao Ziqi put down the mouse in his hand. He must want to talk to me about something since he's sitting so close.

"I just went to see the Chief of Staff, she..." Mu Xiaotian paused, her slender fingers unconsciously clenching, her knuckles turning white, as she recalled the Chief of Staff's words.

The Ash Land, an S-rank secret realm, is even more dangerous than ordinary S-rank secret realms. There is absolutely no strategy guide available, and even she, a Saint Realm expert, is helpless against its unknown dangers.

Recalling Ye Huowu's expression and demeanor when she talked about the mortality rate exceeding 98%, Mu Xiaotian felt terrible.

She didn't want Zhao Ziqi to be affected.

With a forced smile, she said, "She said that although S-rank is very difficult, it's still... possible."

"That's good." Zhao Ziqi nodded, realizing at a glance that Mu Xiaotian was trying to comfort him. It seemed that the Chief Commander wasn't optimistic about his success in clearing the S-level secret realm.

Indeed, one shouldn't have extra expectations for certain things.

In a situation like this, the chief of staff can at most provide himself with humanitarian care.

"The Chief of Staff knows some clues about the Ashes."

Zhao Ziqi looked on with interest: "What clue?"

"She said she didn't know much, but she knew that the Ashlands seemed to be... related to the Flower Goddess!" When Mu Xiaotian mentioned the Flower Goddess, she thought of the 'Seven-Day Flower Festival' that her people held every year.

"The goddess of flowers?"

Zhang Ming had told him that the Mother Goddess, the Flower Goddess, and the Moon Goddess were actually one and the same! From this perspective, it was consistent with his own speculation; the Ash Land was indeed related to the Mother Goddess.

This is good news. The Secret Guard is equivalent to the Saint Seiya, and the Mother Goddess is equivalent to Athena. Being related to the Mother Goddess means there is a certain possibility! I need to pay extra attention.

"And another thing!" Mu Xiaotian's expression turned serious as she said, "The Commander mentioned that the Ash Lands are related to some ancient being! If that's true, you must be extra careful around this ancient being."

"An ancient being?" Zhao Ziqi frowned, and the black mole between his eyebrows rose. The Flame Demon was a monster that had only recently emerged, so it was definitely not an ancient being.

This S-class secret realm is indeed mysterious; besides the Flame Demon and the Mother Goddess, there is actually some ancient being.

"Does the Chief of Staff know what it is?"

Mu Xiaotian gently shook her head.

The scene from the training room not long ago flashed through my mind.

Ye Huowu: "The danger in the Ash Land is not just that ancient existence. I believe Zhao Qilin is a talented person with a very special profession."

However, I don't think he can come back alive from the Ashes.

Mu Xiaotian: "Sister Ye, please! You're beautiful and kind-hearted, both beautiful and kind-hearted! Please help me~! Please… (gazing intently with big eyes)"

Ye Huowu: "Hmm... let me think..."

The memory flashed through my mind.

Looking at Zhao Ziqi, who was deep in thought, Mu Xiaotian, for some reason, believed that he could emerge alive from the Ashes Land.

Perhaps it was intuition, or perhaps it stemmed from trust in him.

Besides, there's this too!

Mu Xiaotian quietly reached into her jeans pocket and pulled out a round, plump object.

"Ta-da! Look at this!" Her voice was sweet and melodious.

Zhao Ziqi looked at the object she was holding; it was the size of an infant's fist, a deep green color, with leaf-like patterns on its surface, and contained an extraordinary aura.

"What is this?"

"The Chief knows the secret realm you're going to enter is very difficult, and she resolutely decided to support your treasure! She also told you not to worry, saying that we are your strongest backing!" she said with a smile.

"The atmosphere was so touching, I almost cried."

Mu Xiaotian: "Then... come give me a hug."

"Get lost!" Mu Xiaotian slid her chair back to create distance between herself and Zhao Ziqi. Her heart was pounding. She glared at Zhao Ziqi, who was reaching out to hug her. He was definitely doing it on purpose.

I never realized Zhao Ziqi had such a mischievous side.

By the way, Lu Mingming is a scumbag. How could two people like that be honest and kind?

Zhao Ziqi picked up the bead given to him by the chief of staff.

The information appears before my eyes.

[Item: Mystic Pearl (Quality: Legendary) - Description: A Mystic Pearl crafted by an alchemist. It will automatically activate when the user faces a life-or-death crisis, filling an area with life, restoring flesh to bones, and reviving the dying! Note: This item is for single use only and will automatically break after use.]

After reading its information, Zhao Ziqi sighed, "It's too precious."

He couldn't believe the commander would give such a valuable item to a new team member he'd never seen before.

It was only out of respect for Mu Xiaotian that he gave her this legendary treasure, capable of saving a life.

"Don't look at me like that. This...this is from the Commander! Also, the Commander told me to tell you to keep an eye out for a wooden gourd after you enter the secret realm."

Hmm... It's a rare item carried by that extraordinary individual from the Black Mountain Gate. I'd guess its ability is to increase attributes. Getting it will definitely help you.

Of course, S-rank secret realms are complex, and the chances of finding one are extremely slim.

"Let me see, maybe I'll run into him."

After exchanging a few more words, the two...

Zhao Ziqi and Mu Xiaotian left the Yujing Department together.

Since Lü Mingming wasn't there and Zhao Ziqi didn't have a car, Mu Xiaotian drove Zhao Ziqi back to the Garden Community tonight.

"Alright, see you tomorrow, Captain."

Zhao Ziqi waved his hand and closed the car door.

Only after he entered the garden community and disappeared did Mu Xiaotian sigh and drive away.

Hopefully, Zhao Ziqi will be able to return alive from the Ashes in three days.

……

Zhao Ziqi arrived at Lü Mingming's doorstep.

For the past few months, before his adoptive father Lin Fa and sister Lin Huang returned, he dared not live alone at home.

Touch the smart lock with your finger to enter the password, and the door opens.

Push the door open and enter.

The room was brightly lit, which surprised Zhao Ziqi. It turned out that Lü Mingming had already returned home.

Looking up at the brightly lit living room, a young man with short, messy hair sat on the sofa. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his face was angular and handsome. He was watching TV with a lollipop in his mouth.

Hanging from his waist were four toy-like scrolls, one of which was slightly damaged.

Zhao Ziqi was surprised. How could it be him! Zhang Ming!

He had considered asking Zhang Ming before entering the Ashes if he could borrow the rare artifact, the Jack's Compass, which might prove useful.

But yeah.

Considering the extremely high mortality rate of S-rank secret realms, the fact that their relationship was not close and they had hardly had any contact, and the immense value of the rare artifacts—even saints and extraordinary beings highly valued them—they were tempted to pursue this matter further.

The last time he lent him the Jack Compass, he had already done more than enough. If he were to ask him for another Jack Compass, not to mention whether the other person would even be willing, Zhao Ziqi didn't know how he would repay the favor.

Therefore, Zhao Ziqi has been struggling with this issue recently and has not contacted Zhang Ming yet.

Unexpectedly, when I got home from get off work, I saw Zhang Ming as soon as I opened the door!

Zhang Ming met Zhao Ziqi.

He said, "Come, sit down."

"Huh, you've already broken through two levels in just over ten days. Not bad."

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