My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

"Brother Jiuxiao, did you know that it's said that children of the curse usually don't live to adulthood? As we age, the rate of corruption within our bodies gradually increases, and when it reaches fifty percent of the critical point, we too will turn into those monsters." The atmosphere suddenly shifted, and Xia Shi abruptly steered the conversation to a somber tone.

Only then did Jiu Xiao realize that he hadn't told Xia Shi about this. Although he had taken her to the deserted island in the other world, Jiu Xiao had forgotten to explain the benefits to her. At this moment, a wave of guilt welled up in his heart. When people experience despair and then gain hope, they naturally become anxious and uncertain.

Seeing that Jiu Xiao remained silent, Xia Shi continued, "So, I want to have at least one passionate love affair in my lifetime, even if the final result is a tragedy, I don't want to leave any regrets in my life." As he said this, Xia Shi's eyes showed five parts seriousness, three parts expectation, and two parts fear.

Jiu Xiao gave her a light chop to the neck, and under Xia Shi's aggrieved gaze, he explained his reasons. At first, Xia Shi didn't believe him, thinking Jiu Xiao was just trying to comfort her. But Jiu Xiao patiently showed her the test data for Yan Zhu and some other cursed children, which dispelled Xia Shi's doubts. Looking at the data, Xia Shi's expression gradually changed from distrust to surprise, and finally to relief.

"So... I really can live like a normal person?" Xia Shi's voice trembled slightly, and tears seemed to glisten in her eyes. She had always been burdened by the fate of being a cursed child, never daring to hope that she could break free from this shackle. Now, suddenly learning that she might have a normal life, the emotional shock overwhelmed her.

Jiu Xiao gently patted Xia Shi's shoulder and said tenderly, "Yes, Xia Shi, you can live and pursue your dreams like anyone else. Don't let your identity bind your heart. You must believe that you have the ability to create your own future."

Xia Shi lowered her head, her cheeks flushed red, even her ears turned crimson. She covered her face with her hands, feeling ashamed and indignant.

"Brother Jiuxiao, please forget what I just said, I...I..." Xia Shi's voice came through his fingers, tinged with shyness and annoyance.

Jiu Xiao chuckled, his tone teasing: "Xia Shi, are you shy? You're usually so brave."

"No, stop talking. It's all Brother Jiuxiao's fault. If I hadn't seen you and Sister Sania in the corridor yesterday afternoon..." Xia Shi's words stopped abruptly, realizing he had let something slip.

She quickly covered her mouth, her eyes wide with panic and embarrassment.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's expression suddenly dawned on him; so he was lovesick. But then his face darkened. He hadn't expected Xia Shi, that thick-browed, big-eyed guy, to be secretly spying on him and Sania! Although it probably wasn't intentional.

But Jiu Xiao still tried to salvage the situation: "Um... I mean, we were playing a wrestling game, do you believe me?"

Xia Shi retorted expressionlessly, "Brother Jiuxiao, do you think I'm an idiot?"

Jiuxiao: ......

When the rescue failed, Jiu Xiao raised his hands and gave a standard French military salute.

"Please keep this a secret. If everyone finds out, Watashi..."

Xia Shi gave a wicked smile, switching from defense to offense, and uttered a declaration with a distinctly Japanese flair: "Brother Jiuxiao, you don't want everyone to know about your messy affair with Sister Sania in the corridor, do you?"

Hey, you Japanese friend, please stop being so cocky!

Jiu Xiao rolled his eyes helplessly, inwardly cursing this little girl for trying to trick him! For launching a sneak attack! He was only 16 years old! But on his face, he had to put on a conciliatory expression, coughed lightly, and said softly, "Please keep this a secret for me, Lord Xia Shi!"

After a long and drawn-out struggle, and with Jiu Xiao signing a series of unequal treaties, the turmoil surrounding the "corridor incident" was finally brought to a barely satisfactory conclusion. Xia Shi wore a sly smile, adopting the posture of a victor.

After disembarking from the ship, the two had lunch at a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon, Jiu Xiao planned to take Xia Shi to the arcade. Before that, Jiu Xiao received a very unexpected phone call from Tina.

"Mr. Jiuxiao, could you... show me around this city? I just arrived and everything feels unfamiliar." Tina's voice came through the phone, broken and sounding like she hadn't woken up yet.

Jiu Xiao didn't agree immediately, but instead asked Xia Shi for his opinion: "Xia Shi, I have a friend who just arrived in this city and would like me to show her around. What do you think..."

Xia Shi pursed his lips, slightly displeased, and said, "Her? Brother Jiuxiao, you have so many 'friends,' but why are they all women?" Seeing Jiuxiao's pleading eyes, Xia Shi reluctantly agreed. After explaining the situation to Tina, Tina also said she didn't mind.

When Jiu Xiao and Xia Shi arrived at the agreed meeting place at the appointed time, Tina was already standing there unsteadily, which made Jiu Xiao's heart pound with fear, afraid that she would collapse at any moment.

"Tina, are you alright? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Jiu Xiao asked with concern, quickly stepping forward to steady the seemingly unsteady girl.

Tina forced a smile, a hint of apology in her eyes: "Um... I'm a little unaccustomed to the new environment, probably due to jet lag. But it's alright, Mr. Jiuxiao, let's go."

Xia Shi silently observed Tina from the side. She always felt that although Jiu Xiao's new friend looked gentle and weak, she had a dangerous feeling about him. However, since Jiu Xiao cared about her so much, he probably wasn't a bad person.

After introducing themselves, the three began their exploration of the city. Jiu Xiao and Xia Shi acted as tour guides, introducing the city's attractions while keeping a close eye on Tina, worried that she might be feeling unwell. Xia Shi stayed close to Jiu Xiao, occasionally interjecting to add details, while also observing Tina's reactions, trying to find common ground to talk to her about.

After consuming a large amount of caffeine, Tina felt much better, and some color returned to her face. She began to chat with Xia Shi, showing great interest. Seeing this, Jiu Xiao also shared his knowledge and feelings more enthusiastically, and the atmosphere among the three gradually became harmonious.

After showing Tina around the neighborhood, Jiu Xiao didn't forget his promise to take Xia Shi to the arcade, only now it was three people instead of two. It was clearly the first time Xia Shi and Tina had been to such a place, and they were both very curious about everything.

While playing a zombie-shooting game with them, Jiu Xiao discovered that both of the little ones were excellent marksmen. It was no wonder they were top assassins; Tina was truly a master in this area. Xia Shi, though slightly less skilled, was still a force to be reckoned with. Before long, a large crowd had gathered around them. However, none of the three liked the attention, and after a while, they switched to another game.

After playing around at the arcade, Jiu Xiao was completely exasperated. The reason was simple: Tina and Xia Shi's learning abilities and reaction speed were simply too outstanding. Whether it was racing games or fighting games like King of Fighters, after just a few rounds, Jiu Xiao, without using any physical enhancements or cheating, actually lost more than he won.

Finally, before leaving the arcade, Jiu Xiao grabbed a plush toy for each of them. Xia Shi got a small dolphin, and Tina got an owl plush toy. Thanks to frequently accompanying Xiao Yuan and the others on dates, Jiu Xiao's skills in this area are now maxed out.

As the sun set and the three finished their day's activities, they sat down to rest in a cozy café. Tina looked at Jiu Xiao and abruptly said, "I like Mr. Jiu Xiao."

Upon hearing this, Xia Shi immediately typed a bunch of question marks. Someone raided her house right in front of her. Did they really think she, Xia Shi, didn't exist?

For the first time, she had someone she liked, and someone she could be friends with for life. Two joyful things overlapped, and these two joys brought her even more happiness. What she had received should have been a dreamlike, blissful time… But why did it turn out like this…?

Jiu Xiao didn't think too much about it. He could sense that Tina's affection for him was like a younger sister's affection for her older brother. He scratched his head shyly, "I'm also very happy that Tina-chan likes me so much. Besides, you've brought us a lot of joy. By the way, Tina, if you need any help in this city in the future, just let us know."

Tina continued, "Thank you so much. This is the first time in my life that someone has been so kind to me. Ever since my parents passed away, I haven't been happy. My life... has been nothing but pain. So, thank you so much. It's so wonderful to have met you."

Xia Shi hadn't expected Tina's past to be so heavy. She gently took Tina's hand, her eyes filled with tenderness: "Yes, Tina, we're friends now, it's only right that we take care of each other..."

Jiuxiao also patted Tina's head tenderly. There are too many tragedies in the Black Bullet World. Most of the cursed children have terrible pasts. This is one of the important reasons why Jiuxiao wants to do his part for them.

All good things must come to an end. As it was time to say goodbye, Tina said reluctantly, "Can I... ask you guys to come out and play again?"

The two nodded, and Tina's face lit up with a radiant smile, as if the spring sunshine had instantly illuminated the entire street. She clutched the owl plush toy tightly in her arms; it was the first time she had ever received a gift from someone.

Before parting, Jiu Xiao mysteriously said something seemingly out of the blue: "Tina, I hope that when we meet again, we can be friends. But no matter what happens, I will never hurt you, please remember that."

Upon hearing this, Tina's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, but even more so with trust in Jiuxiao. She nodded gently, though she didn't understand the meaning behind his words, she believed in Jiuxiao's promise.

In that instant, Xia Shi thought about many things. Combined with her inexplicable sense of danger towards Tina, Xia Shi felt that something else might happen between them.

Chapter 107 The Advantage Lies With Me!

On the way back, Xia Shi asked, "Brother Jiuxiao, is there something you're hiding from me?"

Jiu Xiao smiled without saying a word, her mysterious demeanor leaving Xia Shi helpless. No matter how smart she was, she would never have guessed that this little girl named Tina was the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on the Holy Emperor.

The next day was the day President Osaka was scheduled to visit Tokyo. To ensure the mission went smoothly, Jiu Xiao brought along his most capable fighters. That evening, on the day of the agreed meeting with President Qi Wu, Jiu Xiao's team was an all-star force, completely unafraid of a sneak attack.

They arrived at the meeting place without any problems. After having the others keep watch outside, Jiu Xiao accompanied the Holy Emperor into the meeting place.

Inside the meeting room, Jiu Xiao and the Holy Emperor stood side by side, facing President Osaka and his entourage, with whom they were about to begin their dialogue. Leading the group was an elderly man with white hair and beard, wearing a single-lensed spectacle.

"Hello, Your Highness. This gentleman beside you must be Yuan Jiuxiao, who has recently risen to fame in Tokyo, right? He looks like nothing more than a greenhorn." The old man's words were tinged with contempt, clearly showing that he didn't take Jiuxiao's youth seriously.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's forehead creased with a "#". Was this old man really that aggressive? Since the other party wasn't giving him any face, Jiu Xiao naturally wouldn't be polite to him either.

"That's what I'm about to say! You're so old, what are you doing wandering around like this? Qi Wu Xuanzong. The wind is strong in Tokyo at night, be careful not to blow your old bones away." Jiu Xiao retorted without any politeness, his tone carrying a hint of mockery and sarcasm, instantly freezing the atmosphere in the room.

The old man was extremely shrewd. He remained unfazed by Jiu Xiao's mockery and said, "Hmph, he's just a policeman. I advise you to watch your words!" Then he looked at the Holy Emperor and continued, "Your Highness, please have a seat."

The Holy Emperor sat down without saying a word, with Jiu Xiao standing behind him, acting as a competent bodyguard. Qi Wu Xuanzong immediately launched an attack on Jiu Xiao as soon as he sat down: "Yuan Jiu Xiao, I heard you destroyed the electromagnetic cannon components."

Jiu Xiao smiled slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. He slowly said, "President Qi Wu, you're quite well-informed. However, I didn't destroy the electromagnetic cannon components. They were just destroyed after firing one shot. The quality is really too poor. I even suspect that Japan's technological level has been used to make your monocle."

Emperor Wu Xuanzong of Qi crossed his arms and looked displeased, but he did not immediately lash out, clearly suppressing his anger.

"Yuan Jiuxiao, don't go too far!" One of the attendants beside Qi Wu Xuanzong finally couldn't hold back and stood up to scold him.

Jiu Xiao glanced at him, a cold smile playing on his lips, not bothering to waste a single word on such a lowly nobody. Seeing this, Qi Wu Xuanzong waved his hand lightly, signaling the attendant to leave, and then slowly spoke: "Yuan Jiu Xiao, do you know that this was originally intended to be moved to the surface of the moon one day to attack the Gastrea from there? And you, you destroyed it!"

"What utterly audacious talk! You call it the ultimate weapon for attacking Gastrea from the moon? I think it's just a tool your Qi Wu Xuanzong uses to realize your ambitions. Besides, with this quality, you think you can even get to the moon? It'll probably fall apart before you even get there." Jiu Xiao sneered, his tone full of sarcasm and disdain.

The Holy Emperor also realized what was happening and rebuked, "Are you planning to use force to threaten other countries?"

Qi Wu Xuanzong dismissed it, saying, "Your Highness, you lack foresight. We must even consider what will happen after we expel the Gastrea. This is a massive catastrophe that will change the world order, and only those nations that can quickly recover from it can become leaders of the new world. That is our goal. Anyone who dares to obstruct me will be wiped out!"

Upon hearing this, Jiuxiao's eyes grew even colder. He stepped forward, silencing the Holy Emperor who was about to say something, and mocked, "Qi Wu Xuanzong, you left-wing elements really haven't given up your evil intentions. Haven't you learned enough from the lessons of the last century? Now you're trying to create new turmoil to seek personal gain? Who gave you the courage? Do you think you can achieve your ambitions with such crude weapons and arrogant plans? A leopard can't change its spots!"

Qi Wu Xuanzong's expression finally changed. He narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Jiu Xiao from head to toe, as if trying to see right through him. "Yuan Jiu Xiao, you're nothing but a nobody. What gives you the right to spout such nonsense here? Do you think your few words can shake my resolve? How utterly laughable!"

Jiuxiao retorted sharply, showing no sign of backing down: "Yes, yes, I'm just a nobody. You're so high and mighty. Aren't you afraid that one day Gastrea will trample your Osaka? You can't even clear the snow in front of your own door, yet you dare to talk about dominating the world. You're all talk and no action. You're really ambitious but have a life as fragile as paper."

Qi Wu Xuanzong was so angry he laughed. He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and glared at Jiu Xiao: "Yuan Jiu Xiao, who do you think you are? You're just a bodyguard. Who gives you the right to speak here?"

Seeing Jiu Xiao being looked down upon, the Holy Emperor frowned. Although she usually disliked arguing with people, she couldn't help but stand up and defend Jiu Xiao, saying, "President Qi Wu, please watch your words. Mr. Yuan is a distinguished guest I invited, and he has the right to express his opinion here. Moreover, he is a police officer ranked 50th in the world by IP, and has been awarded the virtual rank of Major General. He is not just a bodyguard as you claim. His meaning is my meaning."

Emperor Xuanzong of Qi scoffed at this, saying that fictitious military ranks were nothing more than a gimmick to trick police officers into risking their lives! They had no real power whatsoever.

"Your Highness, you are far too naive. Do you think that a police officer ranked 50th by IP can change anything? In the end, this world is still ruled by strength." Qi Wu Xuanzong's tone was full of contempt, completely disregarding Jiu Xiao.

Jiuxiao clapped his hands and agreed, "Qi Wu Xuanzong, you're right. In this world, strength really does speak for itself. How about we make a bet? I know you also have an Initiator, right? Tina Sprantt, ranked 98th in IP, is a remote-specialized Initiator with the Owl Factor."

Emperor Qi Wuxuan's pupils dilated in shock. He hadn't expected Jiuxiao to know such confidential information, which made him look at Jiuxiao's intelligence capabilities with new respect. But it didn't matter if others knew about this; there was no law that prohibited the president of a country from having a founder.

"Hmph, since you know so much, you should understand even more that there is no good end to going against me." Qi Wu Xuanzong tried to remain calm and intimidate Jiuxiao with his words.

Jiuxiao shook his head and continued, "No, no, no, Qi Wu Xuanzong, I think you've misunderstood something. Since you believe in the principle of strength above all else, why don't we have a match? I suppose you didn't come to Tokyo to spout this nonsense, but to join forces with Tokyo to reclaim Japan, right?"

"So what?"

"Then let's settle this with strength. I'll fight your Initiator. If you win, Tokyo will fully cooperate with your plan. If I win, your Initiator will be mine. How about it, are you willing to bet?"

Qi Wu Xuanzong scoffed, "Hmph! Your police team is ranked 50th, while my starter team is ranked 98th. Do you think I'm stupid?"

"Looks like you do have some self-awareness. How about this, I won't use my Initiator. I'll fight your 98th ranked Initiator by myself. Is that alright? In that case, the outcome will be unpredictable." Jiu Xiao's lips curled into a confident smile, his eyes filled with a strong sense of provocation.

Qi Wu Xuanzong pondered to himself. Jiuxiao's previous ranking was 300th, but he rose to 50th because he cleverly eliminated Scorpio. He didn't believe that Jiuxiao could cause any trouble after leaving the Initiator. Moreover, losing would only mean losing a cursed child. 98 to 300, this advantage was in his hands! So, Qi Wu Xuanzong nodded and looked at the Holy Emperor.

"Your Highness, what do you think?"

The Holy Emperor frowned slightly. Her thoughts were the same as Qi Wu Xuanzong's; she believed that Jiu Xiao's combat power would decrease by more than half after leaving the Initiator. It wasn't surprising that they thought this way; in the eyes of the world, the high-level combat power of this world consisted of the Cursed Children, and the police could only play a supporting role. But looking into Jiu Xiao's firm and confident eyes, she decided to trust him.

"Since Mr. Yuan is so determined, I have no objection. However, the competition should be stopped short of death, and lives must not be lost." The Holy Emperor's words carried a hint of worry, but more so, they showed respect for Jiu Xiao's determination.

Qi Wu Xuanzong, however, did not think so. He turned to look at Jiu Xiao, a cold smile playing on his lips, believing this to be an excellent opportunity to eliminate Jiu Xiao.

"Your Highness, aren't you being far too naive? Swords have no eyes in a contest. If something goes wrong, don't blame me." Qi Wu Xuanzong's words were full of threat. He deliberately emphasized the word "accident" in an attempt to put pressure on Jiu Xiao.

But who is Jiuxiao? His courage is honed through countless battles; how could it be swayed by mere words? His expression remained unchanged, and his eyes blazed with even more intense fighting spirit, as if to tell Qi Wu Xuanzong that he would gladly accept any challenge.

"Qi Wu Xuanzong, you can rest assured. Since I made this suggestion, I am naturally prepared to make a sacrifice. As long as you have the ability, what does it matter if I lose my life?" Jiu Xiao spoke with righteous indignation, as if he had made a great sacrifice.

Upon hearing this, the Holy Emperor couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration for Jiu Xiao. She couldn't understand why Jiu Xiao was working so hard. She could sense that Jiu Xiao didn't feel much belonging to Tokyo. Could it be that Jiu Xiao had some feelings for her?

It's not surprising that the Holy Emperor would think this way, given that besides being the supreme ruler of Tokyo, she was also a woman of unparalleled beauty and extraordinary charisma. Her beauty and intelligence combined to give her immense prestige in Tokyo and throughout Japan. This is one of the three great illusions of life: "They like me." The Holy Emperor couldn't help but shake her head, secretly laughing at herself for having such an absurd thought. Although Jiu Xiao's gaze was resolute, it was more driven by a desire for victory than by romantic love.

This was how it should be, yet the Holy Emperor felt a pang of disappointment. She didn't even know what she was disappointed about; perhaps it was because Jiu Xiao had always treated her with official business, never showing much personal emotion. With a soft sigh, the Holy Emperor suppressed this subtle feeling deep within her heart.

Fortunately, Jiu Xiao was unaware of the Holy Emperor's thoughts. His actions had nothing to do with his desire for victory. His target from the beginning was Tina, and helping the Holy Emperor was merely a side effect.

Feeling confident that his cunning scheme had succeeded, Qi Wu Xuanzong, not wanting Jiu Xiao to renege on his promise, pressed his advantage, saying, "Since both sides have agreed, the competition will be held in three days, at..."

"No need. There's no time like the present. Your initiator, Qi Wu Xuanzong, must have already laid an ambush... cough cough, waiting nearby, right? In that case, let's do it now. Your Majesty, please evacuate the population within a 10-kilometer radius under the guise of an exercise to avoid harming innocent people. How about the losing side bears all responsibility for any damage to buildings during the battle?" Jiu Xiao interrupted Qi Wu Xuanzong, deliberately revealing his plans.

Qi Wu Xuanzong's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected Jiu Xiao to be so perceptive, seeing through his scheme so quickly. However, he quickly regained his composure, a cold smile creeping onto his lips once more, as if he had Jiu Xiao completely under his control.

The Holy Emperor's face paled. She hadn't expected Qi Wu Xuanzong to actually intend to attack her, especially since the opponent was a powerful figure ranked 98th in IP address. The Holy Emperor trembled all over, unsure of what was happening.

Was it fear, or anger? But she quickly composed herself, regaining her usual composure and authority. As the supreme ruler of Tokyo, she could not show the slightest weakness at this moment.

“Alright, do as you say. I will immediately order the evacuation of the crowd and the sealing off of this area.” The Holy Emperor’s voice was firm and powerful as she picked up the communicator and began to issue orders.

Jiuxiao looked at the Holy Emperor, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. Although he currently had no romantic feelings for the Holy Emperor, he had to admit that this female ruler did indeed possess extraordinary courage and decisiveness.

Qi Wu Xuanzong looked at the two, a cold smile still playing on his lips. He wasn't worried about Jiuxiao winning; after all, his Initiator had been carefully selected and trained, and its strength was far from ordinary. Moreover, it was nighttime, allowing Tina to unleash two hundred percent of her fighting power.

"Since you're so eager, let's do it tonight."

Jiu Xiao nodded, roughly sensing the magical energy remaining in Tina's body; the other party was about two thousand meters away.

“Okay, we can start once the crowd has dispersed. Your primary weapon is a sniper rifle, right? Don’t say I won unfairly. The moment I stepped out of this building, it was the signal for the competition to begin. She can attack as much as she wants while I’m close to her. If she hits me even once, I lose. Get the arrangements sorted out. I’ll go downstairs and wait. Call me when you’re ready.”

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Chapter 109 Yuan Jiuxiao, the Sister-Collecting Maniac

On the monitor, Jiu Xiao's figure disappeared from the surveillance range after jumping into the building. A moment later, two fireballs flew out from the middle building, destroying the machine guns that were pouring fire on the two adjacent buildings. Qi Wu Xuanzong's heart sank. He knew that these were remotely controlled machine gun modules set up by Tina. Qi Wu Xuanzong didn't know what methods Jiu Xiao had used to break through Tina's carefully laid network of fire and eliminate it so decisively. He remembered that Jiu Xiao was not carrying any heavy weapons, which made him even more wary of Jiu Xiao.

Inside the building, Jiu Xiao's fist was already raised high. After Tina finished speaking her final "last words," the fist, poised to strike, slammed down. With a deafening roar, the force of the punch, carrying the power of a tidal wave, didn't hit Tina as expected. Instead, it landed beside her head on the cracked floor. Tina's eyes widened, and she murmured in disbelief, "Why...why..."

Slowly withdrawing his fist, Jiuxiao said matter-of-factly, "Why are there so many questions? Didn't I say from the beginning that if you lose, you'll become my maid? Now it's time for you to fulfill your promise, so you can't die yet."

Tina smiled with relief. Who wouldn't want to live if they could?

"Mr. Jiuxiao is really willful, deciding my fate on his own. Employing child labor is illegal, Mr. Jiuxiao. Or would it be better if I called you Master?" Tina said half-jokingly. Although her voice was still trembling slightly, she had obviously recovered from her previous despair and was trying to accept her new identity.

Jiuxiao shrugged, a playful smile playing on his lips: "Well, don't worry, it only counts as employment if you get paid. I'm just planning to... cough cough, it doesn't count as employment if I don't get paid. Besides, do you think Japanese law can bind me?"

"Mr. Jiuxiao's personality is really awful; he actually wants me to work for free." Tina chuckled. Although she said this, there was no real resentment in her eyes; instead, there was a hint of anticipation. She seemed to be starting to think that this kind of lifestyle wasn't bad at all, at least much better than being an assassin.

But a hint of worry quickly surfaced in Tina's eyes. After hesitating for a moment, Tina said, "My organization will not let me go. They will not allow the technological crystals on my body to fall into the hands of others."

Jiuxiao remained completely unmoved; he would explain the bet with Qi Wuxuanzong to Tina.

"So, you're free. If the organization behind you continues to harass you, I don't mind crushing a few more ants."

Tina remained silent. She suddenly remembered what Jiu Xiao had said to her when they parted last time: "Tina, I hope that when we meet again, we can be friends. But no matter what happens, I will never hurt you. Please remember that."